I recently joined the Chuck bandwagon, I know it is about 3 years late... But hey, I finally got there. One of the things I love about the show, aside from how perfectly adorkable Chuck is, is the music!!
Down River: The Temper Trap: When I found out this song was by The Temper Trap I was excited because I LOVED their song Sweet Disposition. Down River is just about as intoxicating to me, especially in the scene of Chuck it is in, the whole Go, Don't Stop lyric is perfect. 4 Stars.
Boy & Bear: Southern Sun: The first part of the song doesn't really make you think this song is going to hit you in any way... but there is something about the music and the chorus that I just get. I get a nostalgic vibe from this song, it's been a good song for me to do some spring cleaning to, but it also makes me think of driving in the country side, windows down, arms out, hair blowing in your face. There's something so simple about it yet it hits me deep. They also sound a little like the Shins, who I don't normally love... but man... 4 Stars
Take It Or Leave It: Cage The Elephant: This song reminds me of the Beatles a little, in the chorus. I guess I am in a slightly retro mood, where I want a new song to have the retro feel to it. I love the line "I move to the right and you move to the left" makes me think of the dating scene, when you don't know what someone wants and you make a move and they don't like it, especially with the whole Take it or Leave it... 3 Stars
Little Games: The Colorist: Just a good song, I don't really have any analysis beyond that, I heard it on the radio and wanted it! 3 Stars.
I Choose You: Sara Bareilles: While the name of the song makes me think of Pokemon, the lyrics are so sweet. I absolutely adore the whole, "Lifetime Love Letter" alliteration and notion. Every so often Harrison and I leave each other little love letters, and I never want to throw them away because wouldn't it be so cute to have a book of all those notes one day? (#thenotebook {also, one of my fears is losing my mind through Alzheimers...}) 3 Stars (I think I might get tired of it soon, but it is a good song.)
Holding On For Life: Broken Bells: Don't let the very start scare you off, it sounds alien, but then when they start they sound like a band I know (Death Cab for Cutie?).. and then the chorus makes me think of the BeeGees, (again, sticking with my new/retro sound...) and there is something about it that I just love. Even though yesterday when I was singing it in the car to Harrison I made the chorus sound super weird... haha 3 Stars
There Is No Mathematics to Love and Loss: Anberlin: just like a classic Anberlin song, I love how they layer lyrics over each other. 3 Stars
Flaws: Bastille: Quickly becoming a new favorite band, I love how this song builds in this kind of techno electric sort of way going into the chorus. 3 Stars.
8 Songs Reviewed.
