Pandora

No, not that Pandora, I already reviewed that one. By the way - did anyone see the "Avatar" re-release? All I ever really heard about it was that they extended the "sex" scene. Meh.

Anyways - I was listening to Pandora (internet radio station you build) at my little desk yesterday. The radio station selected was my Rilo Kiley one with Ben Folds thrown in. So...I'm scanning along in my little hole and "Question" by the Old 97's comes on. I immediately switch back to my browser window so I can click on "Like" as fast as possible - and it's already been selected. Good ear, Pandora.

The thing about this song is - it just makes me feel right. And like everything in the world is right for 2 minutes. As soon as the opening riff started I gasped out loud and just drifted away for a moment to the scene where I imagine this song taking place. It's simple, just guitar and vocals, verse-chorus-verse-chorus, but it packs an emotional, sentimental punch. This song is just perfection.

Here's the chorus (I'll sing it to you any time you like):
Someday somebody's gonna ask you
A question that you should say 'yes' to
Once in your life
Maybe tonight
I've got a question for you

Pair this with the tall drink of water that is Rhett Miller and the way he sways his hips when he plays guitar and I am done.

Other Old 97's faves:
* "Rollerskate Skinny" (my fave)
* "Great Barrier Reef" (my husband's fave)
* "Nineteen"
* "Firefly" (inspiration for my myspace and absolutepunk names - haha! so punk, right?!)

UPDATE - I wandered over to their website after I initially posted this entry and discovered they have a new album coming out on October 12th. Can't wait! Mr. Ken Bethea does a great, quick breakdown on all of the songs on their homepage (and Rhett Miller has a videoblog from the offices of Dunder-Mifflin! That's right, MB, I said it.).