Like all people in their early 20's, I thought I was the coolest thing ever, that I knew everything, and that one day I would rule the world. There is no other logical explanation for this tape. I will continue to save it, keeping me humble and reminding me of my youthful folly.
Side A:
1. Too Shy - Kajagoogoo (There will never be hair like this again...we can hope. "Tongue tied, I'm short of breath, don't even try." The lyrics are simply ridiculous.)
2. Talk Talk - Talk Talk (Still a great song.)
3. Wherever I May Roam - Metallica (Guess I needed some street cred after the first two songs...I don't think it'll get me through the next song though. Their album with the San Francisco Symphony is genius. "Roamer. Wanderer. Nomad. Vagabond. Call me what you will.")
4. When I Fall In Love - Celine Dion & Clive Davis (Before she got all "I am the greatest" chest beating crazy. Beautiful song, beautiful sentiment. "When I give my heart, it will be completely.")
5. Kids in America - Kim Wilde ("Look boy don't check on your watch, not another glance. I'm not leaving now honey, not a chance." Redeemed myself a bit here...even if there is no such thing as "East California"...)
6. Flava - MMC (This. Is. Amazing. I wonder how embarrassed Keri Russell and JC Chasez are by this. Probably not as much as I am for having owned this cd...)
7. Linger - The Cranberries ("If you, if you could get by trying not to lie. Things wouldn't be so confused and I wouldn't feel so used.")
8. (She's) Sexy & 17 - Stray Cats (I've seen Brian Setzer Orchestra 3 or 4 times live, all at the Greek Theater. So. Good. I'm a sucker for a horn section. "They play rock & roll music like it hasn't been rocked in years.")
9. Shiny, Shiny - Haysi Fantayzee ("Good times come to me now." I could call Michelle, sing "shiny shiny" and she would reply "look at my shoes." This song is ridiculous '80s fun.)
10. Lay Your Hands On Me - Thompson Twins (I love the Thompson Twins, always have, always will. So many good memories tied to their songs. "I have chased so many dreams." Sitting under the stars, chatting with Olin about our private island that never came to be.)
11. Hanging on for Dear Life - MMC ("A video jam that's totally sweet" according to JC.)
Side B:
1. Just Got Lucky - JoBoxers ("Your technique it leaves me weak. My heart knows it's the beat I seek." Top 10 favorite one hit wonder. This song always makes me happy.)
2. Real Talk - MMC (A. Maze. Ing. The "slammin video jam" starts around 1:30. In my defense, I'm pretty sure between it being on sale and my cast member discount I probably paid under $2 for this music.)
3. Wanted - The Cranberries (Dolores O'Riordan's voice - pure, haunting, raw emotion. Natural follow up to MMC.)
4. Rest Assured - The Lemonheads (I adore Evan Dando. He's a hot mess, but so good to listen to. His voice is smooth and soft and welcoming. "It's not what you do to me, it's what you do without.")
5. 88 Lines About 44 Women - The Nails ("Pauline thought that love was simple: turn it on and turn it off.")
6. Step to the Rhythm - MMC (Try and find Ryan Gosling, I dare you.)
7. Higher Ground - UB40 ("The more I learn the less I know about before." Proof that stringing a bunch of philosophical sounding lines together does not make you deep.)
8. Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves (Cue dance montage!)
9. Church of the Poison Mind - Culture Club (Probably my favorite CC song.)
11. Enter Sandman - Metallica (So. Freaking. Good. "I tuck you in, warm within, keep you free from sin, til the Sandman he comes.")
12. Destination Unknown - Missing Persons ("I know I'll leave when it's my time to go. Til then I'll carry on with what I know." I saw them live with Flock of Seagulls sometime around 1996. They were entertaining, but not as entertaining as hearing FoS talk about their new album...)
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