Weekly Playlist: Mellow Tunes I

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Written by Alexander Most

There are times in our lives when the man gets on your back. You know, the man. That fat cat in corporate conglomeration of trusts that makes us yearn for a comforting optimism and slow sorrowful tunes to relate to. And no, I’m not talking about the latest Jay-Z tune, I’m talking about that acoustic shizz – about the pianos and mournful voices preaching their troubles, with that small hint of sunshine to come. You need something that takes all those tightened muscles and teaches them to just chill. You need to be touched in what is the core of every person. I’m talking about the basis of all expression, about emotion.
The following playlist tries to give you a taste of the highly cheesy theme mentioned above. Though you may not go into soulful ecstasy, you most likely will enjoy yourself. So listen to the mellow songs, relax, and let the music take you away.

Measuring Cups (Andrew Byrd): Starting us off with soft bums, Byrd sets the mood by playing his characteristic tune and raising you to the first level of relaxation.

(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay (Otis Redding): The ultimate song of freedom, Otis Redding sings about the dream of every teenager, the chance to be free from parents and school.

New Slang (The Shins): Though you may not have seen Garden State, you most likely know this song as that tune you heard once in passing. Enjoy this déjà vu inducing song.

Sex and Candy (Marcys Playground): Often mistaken for Nirvana, the song talks about the two greatest things ever: disco and lemonade.

Swing Life Away (Rise Against): Again, along the same vein of relaxation with a hint of freedom, this simple song breaks from the punk rock style of Rise Against.

Just Breathe (Pearl Jam): I’ll be honest, this song made the cut simply because it is one of my favorite songs ever, and though not the most vocally superb, it is touching nonetheless.

Marigold (Dave Grohl): The original recording of a song that is on Nirvana’s sacred song list, a simple unaltered tune capturing the essence of lonely strength.

Everlong (Foo Fighters): The acoustic version of a hard rock classic, Everlong is arguably the greatest Foo Fighters song ever written.

Ungodly Hour (The Fray): If you have the chance, listen to this song around midnight, and watch the words begin to match how you feel (or do you change to match the words? Mystery and music, this playlist has it all!).

Misguided Ghosts (Paramore): Its not talking about Casper, but Paramore delivers another angst filled classic to ease the minds of worried listeners.

Home (Foo Fighters): I know, it’s a Dave Grohl heavy playlist, but this often overlooked song captures the importance of that place we struggle to escape, home.

End of the Movie (Cake): If you lasted this far on the playlist, then I hope these lyrics will ring true for you capturing that simple satisfaction of the end.