Soundtrack to 2008

This is something that I do every year on myspace - the previous blogs mentioned can be found on my myspace blog http://blogs.myspace.com/devi_roze



So, here it is, that time again. This is my fourth annual year sharing my soundtrack. If you'd like to look at previous years they are blogged here:

Soundtrack to 2007 - blogged on Jan 9, 2008
Soundtrack to 2006 - blogged on Jan 21 2007
Soundtrack to 2005 - blogged on Feb 21, 2006 (also happens to be my very first blog ever - this current blog also happens to be my 400th blog post)

1. This Could Be Love - Alkaline Trio - I've got a book of matches, I've got a can of kerosene, I've got some bad ideas involving you and me I don't know why, but I feel like this song is a more intense version of Brian and I's relationship.

2. Re-Education (Through Labor) - Rise Against - I won't crawl on my knees for you, I won't believe the lies that hide the truth, I won't sweat one more drop for you, 'Cause we are the rust upon your gears, We are the insect in your ears Every time I hear this song I remember how the pit exploded when the chorus hit. It was one of my favorite shows. Some feelings you can't explain, you just cherish

3. The Western Wall - Pennywise - A great song about modern society. I just love it

4. Johnny and June - Heidi Newfield - A great ode to one of the greatest love stories of modern time. I kinda wanted it to be our first dance song. Kinda. Not enough to beat out the next song...

5. Mondo Bongo - Joe Strummer - Our first song we every danced to as husband and wife. Sniff. Just kidding, but an incredible song, nonetheless. It makes you thing of sulty nights, stars on a beach, quiet whispers, twirling dresses, lush backgrounds. Hey, if it worked for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Mr and Mrs Smith, who are we to argue?

6. Not Enough - Black President - A band who chose thier name long before Obama started thinking about presidency and not fully supportive of Obama, but you'd have to talk to them about that. If they can't own you they'll just have to throw you away...Hey, hey, give it away, they'll tax you soul but I won't pay

7. Silver and Gold - Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros - I'm gonna go out dancing every night, I'm gonna see all the city lights, I'll do everything, silver and gold, I've got to hurry up before I grow too old Please play this song at my funeral

8. Stop! - Against Me - I freaking love this band. They have this punk/eighties anthem-rock thing going for them and it just makes me smile. They don't sound like anyone else out there

9. Swing Life Away - Rise Against - This song has made my list every year but the first one. This song is my ultimate love song. We played it during our wedding, when we lit the unity candles. It is one of my top songs of all time. We live on front porches and swing life away, We get by just fine here on minimum wage If love is a labor I'll slave till the end, I won't cross these streets until you hold my hand

10. The 59 Sound - The Gaslight Anthem - one of my favorite new bands this year. Check them out, they're gonna be big.

11. You're Gonna Go Far Kid - The Offspring - one the most under-rated punk bands of the last 15 years (see thier self-titled 1989 album for one of the greatest punk albums ever) hits again with an great catchy new tune

12. Lets Have A Patry - Wanda Jackson - Some people like to rock, some people like to roll, but movin' and a groovin' is gonna satisfy my soul When Wanda first recorded this song in 1958 she had no idea that 51 years later she would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (this April 4th). The original Queen of Rock and Roll probably had no idea that she would end up on my list list either.

13. When The Angels Sing - Social Distortion - I've been rediscovering the first Social D song I ever fell in love with, and still my very favorite

14. That's Not My Name - The Ting Tings - pure fun, brit pop rock. Ashley loves this song, too. Turn it up loud and dance.

15. The New Dark Ages - Bad Religion - A pall on truth and reason,
It feels like hunting season So avoid those lines of sight and we'll set this right Another great take on observation on modern society

16. Troublemaker - Weezer - The ONLY song from Weezer that I've felt was worth the time of day off thier last two album. And it really makes no sense, but I like it anyway.

Does this list get longer every year?

Music has been, continues to, and always will be such a huge part of my life. Music touches me in a way that very few things can. Brian and I share the same thought on music and it has been such a huge part of our relationship from the beginning. He gets it. I think some of you get it too. I can look back on the lowest time in my life and that was a time when music wasn't a focal point. I mean, there were other things missing too, but that was huge. When I rediscovered music, I rediscovered who I was. That may sound ridiculous to you, but I have few passions, but my passions are strong. God, my family, my friends and music.

My dog is so bored right now, he is driving me nuts.