Ethan's Playlist 8/28/12 [Alternative]

So I have been flipping through genres, and today, I chose Alternative. This genre is definitely one of my favorites. I don't exactly remember when I started liking it, but I just know I love it now! Lots of variations of the genre include: indie, folk, alt-rock and more! And yes, the youtube links are back and the album covers are still here!

[Ho Hey] - The Lumineers

So, How did I hear about The Lumineers, to be honest I don't really remember... I think I saw it on iTunes, and I decided since it sound folk-y, I would try it, and I loved it so much! Ho Hey is the best from the album in my opinion! The world will be hearing so much more from The Lumineers in the coming years. 

[I Will Wait] - Mumford & Sons

Wow, with one album Mumford & Sons have captured my attention and made me appreciate folk music so much more from the clean version of Little Lion Man and The Cave. I hope this song is a reflection of their new album, Babel, I really love the upbeat parts rather than the slow. 

[Not Your Fault] - AWOLNATION

So, I have actually no idea where I heard of AWOLNATION, wait scratch that, I do remember. I remember first hearing Sail from Tap Tap Revenge... yeah, but Sail was like on of my favorites and another great one from the album is Not Your Fault. It is so awesome and am glad that the BMW commercial featuring their song, Sail, is giving AWOLNATION the attention it deserves. 

[Just a Game] - Birdy

Listening to Skinny Love, originally by Bon Iver, was amazing, her vocals are just stunning, and her power from a thirteen year old is truly just shocking. This song was featured in The Hunger Games Soundtrack, The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 and Beyond. Love the title of the song and how it fits the hunger games, Just a Game.

[Gold On the Ceiling] - The Black Keys

So, this is really iffy on the alternative side, on iTunes it is considered alternative, but it really is jazz. These guys make the biggest noise from just 2 people! This song is one of the best from their latest album, El Camino which is Spanish for the way, along with Dead and Gone. 

[Birds of Prey] - Christina Aguilera

I am usually not really a big fan of Christina Aguilera, her songs are sometimes not good, and by not good I mean not good morally. This song is such a stand-out. Her album, Bionic, was mostly electronic, but this was a bit on more of the alternative side. I heard of this song when Lindsey Pavao said she wanted to cover the song and I was like, ok I'll give this song a whirl, if Lindsey wants to cover it, it has to be decent. I was wrong, it wasn't decent. It was great! 

[Some Nights] - fun.

[Eyes Wide Open] - Gotye

I remember downloading the whole debut album, Making Mirrors, the first day of its release, and listening to Somebody That I Used to Know that first time! It was shocking and to hear that become summer's number 1 hit was unreal. Yeah, I knew that song before anyone else. This song is not as good, but it was still really great.

[Some Nights] - fun.

When everyone was raving about We Are Young,  I was into Some Nights. I got the album the day it got out, not when the single was released, but the whole album and the stand out was Some Nights, not We Are Young.

[It's Time] - Imagine Dragons

UPDATE: I cannot believe I forgot this sogn! Ok, I have to admit I did not find this song on my own... yeah... but the entire EP from Imagine Dragons is just amazing! It is one of the reasons I love this genre so much. This song is such a testament to its genre! I love it SOO MUCH!

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1. [Back Home] - Tyler Ward & Alex G
YAYA! CLEAN VERSION OF THE SONG! TYLER WARD IS SO AWESOME! I really like Alex G's vocals and I hope you like them too! P.S First song I actually bought. :)

2. [Apologize] - Charlotte Sometimes
I think she had the most unique voice this season. I think that Blake has the gift of nurturing uniqueness, so I am glad she picked him. ALL 4! This is the best rendition of OneRepublic's song I've ever heard!

3. [Rumour Has It] - Mathai
I spelled Rumour instead of Rumor, cause that's how ADELE spells it. She was the best of the night! I'm glad she picked Adam! I think Adam would be able to nurture her the best. She was so good and I hope her voice gets even better than it already is!

4. [Butt Back Home] - Gym Class Heroes
Well I can say the rap is kinda bad... it's not that great. All I love is the catchy chorus... Not all that great of a reason to like this song... That's all I have to say is that, and oh btw... I listen to the clean version :) and now Tyler Ward's version

5. [Country Girl (Shake It For Me)] - Luke Bryan
Wow, long song name... Oh well, It makes up for it in the song :) It's a pretty great song. Great country, makes me happy, all I care about :P Luke Bryan has to be one of my favorite country artists! Him and Blake Shelton are my favorite!

6. [Somebody That I Used To Know] - Gotye
Totally lost faith in this song! I was so wrong! I still love it and it's great! Still love it for the same reasons... This is now such a nice song with great meanings!

7.  [Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)] - Kelly Clarkson
This is an amazing song! I love the lyrics, and even though it's by Kelly from IDOL, I still like it :) "Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone!"

8. [We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monae)] - Fun.
I love this song! It's so catchy and it so awesome! I really love Fun.! Just recently heard it and I need to listen to it more!

9. [Find Your Love] - James Massone
He was really good! I love this Drake rendition! He was really good! He is really strong and Cee Lo will do well with him. I think he did it better than Drake :)

3. [The Lazy Song] - Naia Kete
She was really good! She reminded me of Dia, so that's why I am so glad that she picked Blake! Her voice is really really really like Dia's! I hope she does well!








I think that I cheated a bit by copying and pasting, but I did edit some ;)

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