What I'm Listening To This Week (16/10/17)
To find me wandering through life without my headphones buried deep in my ears is a rare occurrence, where I go music usually follows. Here’s some of the highlights of my week in music.
For when I want to relax:
She - Ben Abraham
In 2016 Australian indie-folk artist Ben Abraham released his debut album Sirens. Sirens, while enjoyable isn’t particularly a stand out album to me, hence why only one song is being added to this list. Buried 4 tracks into Sirens is hidden gem She. Ben Abraham has a calming and clement voice which soothes and comforts and the blissful and twinkling melody of She make this song exquisite. The icing on the cake to make She the perfect love song to wind down to is the lyrics, Ben Abraham cleverly uses anaphora, starting each line of the song with the words “She is” making She a stand out song from Sirens.
For when I want something upbeat:
Zak Abel - Only When We’re Naked
The 6th October saw Zak Abel release his magnificent debut album Only When We’re Naked. Only When We’re Naked is start to finish, 34 minutes of upbeat party anthems. There isn’t one song out of the 10 artfully crafted pop beats that doesn’t make for a great listen. My personal favourites from Only When We’re Naked are The River, Broken and Unstable. Zak Abel is severely underrated for his level of talent and obvious passion for music, and I picture him increasing in popularity and success after what is an incredibly strong first album.
For when I want something with a bit of edge:
The Clash - Rock The Casbah
Punk Rock legends The Clash are always a go to listen on my playlist, but this week their 1982 song Rock The Casbah is one that I’ve been particularly drawn to. Rock The Casbah just seems to radiate energy like it’s a nuclear bomb blowing up with musical note shrapnel flying around the atmosphere in perfect chaotic harmony.
