Shelley Short - "The Sunny Side"
Yes, this song is sung by Shelley Short, but to be more accurate, it's sung by Shelley Short's smile. She's a bird flying pressed up against the ceiling, a child in a swimsuit humming to themselves. This should totally be a national anthem of somewhere. A stadium full of people singing this would be great. [Buy]
Bound Stems - "Risking Life and Limb for the Coupon"
I'm reminded of the review I would have given "Razorblade" by the Strokes if it hadn't been done by such a famous band (dangerous!). And that was to communicate the idea that my enjoyment of the song increases like a steady climbing hiker as the song rolls out like a carpet in front of me. I start in the standard brush and nice, worn path, soon reaching the steeper parts, drum bursts like rocks falling away under my feet. Eventually I crest the peak and I can shout that Isaac-Brock-ish yell part, so that it'll come back to me. And then a quick climb down (oh, an elevator!). [Buy]