music monday: the airborne toxic event

airborne toxic event

  The new album by The Airborne Toxic Event came out last week and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed. I have a handful of songs from their previous albums, but this is their first album that I have enjoyed from start to finish. It feels so honest  and every track is worth it. I would … [Read more...]

music monday: the odd life of timothy green

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

  I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend! And to you Whovians, I hope you enjoyed the new Doctor Who episode. Curt & I loved it! Also, happy April 1st! A few weeks ago, Alison and I watched The Odd Life of Timothy Green. What a great movie, we both really enjoyed it. Put it … [Read more...]

music monday: doctor who

Doctor Who Soundtrack

  I will be letting my geek flag fly this week as I'm doing Who Week here at Happy Looks Good On You. Curtis and I are huge fans of Doctor Who. Huge! It's our favorite tv show of all time. Yes, you read that correctly; of all time. Series 7 will be resuming this saturday and it will also … [Read more...]

music monday: cover up

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      I love a good cover song. I enjoy hearing another musician's take on a song that I'm already familiar with. I imagine it would take guts to cover an already famous song. I've compiled a playlist with 45 of my favorite covers. Enjoy! Cover Up 1. Love Is Blindness - … [Read more...]

music monday: edith piaf

the very best of edith piaf

  Edith Piaf was a French singer who became widely regarded as France's national popular singer. She sang and dazzled crowds in Europe, the United States and South America for almost thirty years. Listening to her music transfers you to another time and place. I would love to get an LP of … [Read more...]

music monday: of monsters and men

of monsters and men

  I've had this album by Of Monsters And Men for months and have dabbled in it here and there, but in the past two weeks I feel like I've really discovered it. It's quite rare anymore to have an album that can be listened from start to finish and every track enjoyed. This album is so solid … [Read more...]

music monday: latest song obsession

marc scibilia

  So, sometimes when I discover a new song that I love I can listen to it over and over again. Well I have just such a song for you today. Curtis and I were watching some Bones this past weekend and this song was in an episode. A quick Shazam later and I have my latest favorite song. It's … [Read more...]

music monday: jack penate

Jack Penate

  Hello, hello! I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday! I pinched a nerve in my back yesterday so my holiday is pretty lame-o. I've never had anything like this happen before and let me tell ya, I'm a big 'ol wuss cakes! But enough about that. Any of you in need of some fantastic … [Read more...]

music monday: new year, new music

the likes of us

  How about some new music for the New Year? This is what I've been listening to since the Christmas music has been tucked away til next season. I discovered these artists on NoiseTrade and you can download their albums for free. Happy listening! Until next time.... … [Read more...]

music monday: have yourself an indie little christmas

paste holiday sampler

  On Saturday I told you about NoiseTrade; a website where you can legally download music for free. They have thousands of albums including some pretty wonderful Christmas stuff. I love all Christmas music, except A Twisted Christmas by Twisted Sister, that stuff ain't right. I love the … [Read more...]