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8.14.2011

lollapalooza playlist


my parents send me clippings from the newspaper if they think it'll strike my fancy (or if they think it's something i should know). recently the new york times did an article on beirut and zach condon, asking him about his influences and what inspires him. he spoke about attempting to find a clarity of vision--of how when something means more it's a bit more terrifying to put out there--to really reveal yourself. 

but what really got me, what really made me laugh out loud on the subway was when the interviewer asked: is your band dressing better? (zach had just referenced chico buarque and how he used to dress up impeccably each evening and how he himself was trying to adopt some of that attitude)

zach responded: i'm trying to force them all to wear suit jackets. i'm sick of seeing 30-year-old men in new york look like toddlers, wearing sweatpants and flip-flops. 


me too, zach, me too. there is nothing quite like a man who can wear a suit really well. 


now a full week after my lollapalooza adventure, i offer you just a small smattering of some of my favorite songs of the festival...




17 comments:

Jenni Austria Germany said...

awww postcards from italy will always be special to me. i listen to it in italy!

Jayda said...

Postcards from Italy is the perfect song to play when you're feeling nostalgic.

haley said...

every single one of these songs is amazing. i am so jealous that you went to lolla! but glad you had a blast :)

Clarice said...

I feel so great when I read your blog. Specially now when I just read "Chico Buarque" in your post. So, for you to understand my happiness: I'm Brazilian and I'm truly in love with your blog.

Kate said...

I agree, I find men who can wear suits well very sexy.

Katie said...

Nothing beats a man in a good looking suit! xo

unconstrainedYOU said...

Your blog is awesome and inspiring :)

Keiko said...

again- i cannot stop listening.

ALFIE said...

oh the sight of a well-suited man just makes everything all right in this world for a moment, doesn't it?


ps:: responded to you on my post-- but thought i'd reiterate here---- yes!yes!yes! please share those brilliant, spot-on, and oh-so-simple words!!!

Kayleigh said...

such a great mix!

Taylor said...

Yes, guys in nice tailored suits or just well-dressed in general catch my attention. Much like guys who read. Yes, please! http://fancifulwanderings.blogspot.com/2011/08/old-books-make-me-swoon.html

Also, I'm at work right now but going to check out this music mix soon... You have good taste.

Belinda said...

another excellent music mix to help me start my day!

...i think i'm going to have to make one of these little grooveshark mixes myself...

love bel. x

stephanie said...

You're lovely.

jackie said...

this is what i missed?! and also, if you wanna see a man absolutely rocking a suit, go see crazy, stupid, love. ryan gosling is a god.

RetreatingAndAdvancing said...

Thanks for sharing, all of these songs are great and exactly to my taste!
I love love love "Postcards from Italy" but I didn't know the Mountain Goats before reading your last postings. I will work on that!

rebecca said...

nice lil mix!

the soft soled said...

love the play mix! and amen about men looking like toddlers. Here in Seattle I sometimes just want to shake men in bars when I look around and it's all northfaces and chaco sandals. blerg