Ben Gibbard is slowly breaking my heart into tiny little pieces.

Buzzing - The Postal Service

The Postal Service is the brainchild of Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and Jimmy Tamborello of Dntel. The collaboration is so unique because Jimmy would create the instrumentals and then send the rough copies to Ben so he could record vocals and finalize the instrumentals. The guys used the United States Postal Service to send the work back and forth so evetually they convinced the USPS to allow them to use the name. Like I have posted before, I am a huge Death Cab for Cutie fan so I think it is just natural that I also fell in love with The Postal Service. This band is just a little bit more electronic and abstract but that is what is so appealing about them. I recommend this record on Vinyl because it comes with an extra record with some fun covers.

One of my favortie lyrics of all time comes off of this album. The track is Clark Gable and the line goes: " I kissed you in a style Clark Gable would have admired, I thought it classic"

Key Tracks: Clark Gable, Sleeping In, Such Great Heights

You can do better than than me, but I can't do better than you.

Buzzing - Death Cab For Cutie EP

I have loved Death Cab For Cutie for a while now and their new EP is a fresh new addition to my library. The reason that this EP hit me so hard was because of track number two, A Diamond and a Tether. This is one of the most heart breaking songs that I have ever come across. DCFC has a way of weaving words to make them hit you straight in the heart. As a music lover I really value lyrics and this short little collection of songs is no different than what I have come to expect from the guys.

A Diamond and a Tether

Pity, take pity on me
Because I’m not have the man that I should be
Always turning to run
From the people I should not be afraid of
And darling, you should know
That I have fantasies about being alone
It’s like love is a lesson
That I can’t learn
So I make the same mistakes at each familiar turn

Chorus
I know you can’t hold out forever
Waiting on a diamond and a tether
From a boy who won’t swim
Who won’t dip his toe in
Just to keep you here with him

I’ve got this habit I abhor
When we go out, I’m always watching the door
As if there’s someone I’m going to see
Who could out do the things that you do to me

Chorus
I know you can’t hold out forever
Waiting on a diamond and a tether
From a boy who won’t fly
Who won’t take to the skies
If he thinks you’re about to say goodbye

Pity, take pity on me
Because I’m not half the man that I should be
And I don’t blame you, you’ve had enough
With all these empty promises and countless bluffs

Chorus
I know you can’t hold out forever
Waiting on a diamond and a tether
From a boy who won’t jump
When he’s falls in love
He just stands with his toes on the edge
And he waits for it to disappear again

Sidecars are for bitches.

I have to profess my love for two of the best movie soundtracks I have ever heard. Not surprisingly they are both soundtracks for movies involving Zach Braff, not only is he a great actor, writer and producer but Mr. Braff has excellent taste in tunes. First is Garden State which is a great movie with a huge following, totally quirky. The second is The Last Kiss which is one of my favorite movies of all time, it is sweet and heart breaking at the same time.

Buzzing - Garden State Soundtrack

1. Don't Panic - Coldplay
2. Caring is Creepy - The Shins
3. In the Waiting Line - Zero 7
4. New Slang - The Shins
5. I Just Don't Think I'll Get Over You - Colin Hay
6. Blue Eyes - Cary Brothers
7. Fair - Remy Zero
8. One of These Things First - Nick Drake
9. Lebanese Blonde - Thievery Corporation
10. The Only Living Boy In New York - Simon & Garfunkel
11. Such Great Heights - Iron and Wine
12. Let Go - Frou Frou
13. Winding Road - Bonnie Somerville

Buzzing - The Last Kiss Soundtrack

1. Chocolate - Snow Patrol
2. Star Mile - Joshua Radin
3. Pain Killer - Turin Brakes
4. Warning Sign - Coldplay
5. Ride - Cary Brothers
6. El Salvador - Athlete
7. Hide And Seek - Imogen Heap
8. Reason Why - Rachel Yamagata
9. Hold You In My Arms - Ray LaMontagne
10. Prophecy - Remy Zero
11. Paper Bag - Fiona Apple
12. Today's The Day - Aimee Mann
13. Arms Of A Woman - Amos Lee
14. Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk (Reprise) - Rufus Wainwright
15. Paperweight - Schuyler Fisk and Joshua Radin