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Friday Playlist: Gray Winter Days
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Hello, you. June’s theme will be LONGING. Unlike more-acute forms of desire like desperation or need, longing is a sweet ache—more pining for something than dying for it. It’s nostalgia, homesickness, boredom, a persistent feeling of lack, dreaming of escape/the future. It’s summer: summer homes & cottages, stuffy summer bedrooms, sun-bleached memories of summers past. The shadow of September that hangs over June. It’s secret hangouts, crushes, unrequited love. Send what you’ve got here, and thanks. ♥
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OMG TOTALLY FITTING THE ~VIBES~ I’M FEELING
plus that picture and collage are like, gorgggg
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Log in to replyYES YES YES YES YES!
THANK you.
Log in to replyI LOVE YOU FOREVER FOR PUTTING IT’S ONLY LOVE ON HERE. It’s my weirdest Beatles jam, I’d have to say. (Although what’s really weird about it is John said at one point that it was the worst song he ever wrote…um, what? Has he ever listened to “Run for Your Life”…)
Log in to replyHa! I always skip that one, it’s one of maybe 3 Beatles songs that do nothing for me.
Log in to replyAhhh, a perfect playlist for those perfect days~ I think Bon Iver would also be a lovely addition to this!
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Log in to replyThis is so perfect for life right now!! Also, All Things Must Pass is like the greatest song ever and Georgie Harrison is my homeboy so yeah. Rookie rools, especially this month. wtf why did I just say “rools” and not “rules”? I need sleep. K bye
Log in to replyGreat mix. I love listening to this kind of music during this time of year.
A suggestion: Jack Ladder & the Dreamlanders “Cold Feet”
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Log in to replyLOVING this playlist! Thanks Rookie! :)
Log in to replyLoooove it (:
Log in to replyperfect for this Seattle girl.
Log in to replyAhh this is gorgeous! It matches my feelings perfectly!
I’m gonna use this playlist when I’m trudging through the snow to get to school in the mornings (Yes, I still have college, /sob).
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Log in to replyI love this playlist something ridiculous! It’s Only Love is such an underrated song.
Log in to replyIt’s summer here, but this playlist is still JAMMIN
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Log in to replyWah so brilliant!
Log in to replyanimal collective/arcade fire/dum dum girls, edward scissorhands/george harrison/mazzy star/sigur rós/the beatles/the monkees/the white stripes = POIFECT
Log in to replyso perfect. even though I don’t have snow yet.
but i do feel “i am a rock” (simon and garfunkel) is a worthy addition.
Log in to replyEdward Scissorhands theme I’m screaming rookie you make me so happy.
Log in to replyYay Sigur Rós! Their new album Valtari is the greatest thing for winter/introspective days. So good!
Log in to replyThe Dum Dum Girls and Arcade Fire!!! eee! I love Arcade Fire’s album Funeral, I actually think it’s really beautiful and has lots of meaning behind it. Just listen to the whole thing in order. I just find it really amazing.
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The Left Banke is my winter band. They make precious music, for sipping cocoa conservatively and ice skating by yourself.
Log in to replyFantastic songs…
Log in to replyRookie first showed me Olivia Drusin, definitely listen to her for more dreamy wintery things!
Thanks so much for these Rookie! I look forward that much more to Friday every week because of these playlists…
Animal collective is the greatest band ever and winters love is one of my fav songs.
This playlist is lovely
Log in to replyI love this playlist! I´m a huge white stripes fan, and an even bigger Sigur Ros fAN ^^ I would also recommend Boy Lilikoi by Jonsi (vocal in Sigur Ros)! It is absolutely fantastic! :)
Log in to replySvef-n- englar is my all time favorit winter song! gives my chills every time…
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Log in to replyThanks Rookie for such amazing playlists.
It helps me while learning my exams!
Log in to replyMeg and Jack Forever <3
Log in to replyHey! Lovely list! But, why you from rookie don’t pay attention to these beautiful girls? You never mention them, you always mention the same artists – First aid kit, Dum dum girls, She and him… – it’s time to innovate! Please, listen to them, you’ll love them, they’re amazing women and they have beautiful quiet songs for cold days too, here are some examples:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfcMWOdtJx4
Log in to replyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2bMghgesr4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sVDOdayOsc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asd51QaPUrs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy6Olv3J4rI
There should be a Friday Playlist: Hanging out with the Doctor
Log in to replyI’ve never understood people who actually were able to choose one favourite song, I mean, come on, it’s impossible, isn’t it? But since I heard Neighbourhood #1, I seriously can’t think of a more beautiful song.
Log in to replyrecently remembered bush-the sound of winter and lights-ice for this playlist too.
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