Day 4-6 (of 30) Ipod Listening Challenge

Sooo yah, you are probably wondering why my days are strung together here AND why I haven't posted in the last 2 days... full disclosure, I didn't listen to my ipod on Tuesday (Day 4) or Wednesday (Day 5) so I didn't have anything to say.... but I did listen today! Thing is, when I did turn my ipod on, I was already cued up to Adele so I figured I would listen to her and write about the songs I got to hear (cheating? maybe... enjoyable? YES)

Day 4 - didn't listen as I was chatting with a friend (hi Tim!) almost the whole way to my office.

Day 5 - didn't listen because I was on the phone while walking - can't jam out AND talk, at least not well!

Day 6 (today!)

"I'll Be Waiting" by Adele

I can't say enough good things about this album, 21, as every single song on it is excellent. This particular song has a 70s vibe to me- kinda Chicago-meets-girl groups of the 60s. Great instument highlights- the horns in the beginning set the song up nicely. It is a little bit "I am woman, hear me roar" with a romantic "but I still love and miss you, so i'm waiting for you to come back". Listen to the lyrics because if you just half-listen, you are missing out!

"One and Only" by Adele

This song was one of the standouts for me when I first listened to the album. It is achingly sweet, almost desperate (without sounding pathetic) and the break in the middle is so powerful! I won't ruin it for you, just do yourself the favor and listen to it! It is def a song you sing at the top of your lungs while in the shower when no one is home....

"Lovesong" by Adele

This is a cover of The Cure's "Lovesong". It has been slowed down, a bit dark and again, a crazy good song. This album is clearly a reflection on heartache and Adele sings it beautifully and relatable. Sometimes you just wanna be sad.

"Someone Like You" by Adele

oooh what to say about this song. So you know when you had your first real love? and then you broke up, moved on, yada yada. Years later, you are sooo over him, probably dated some new people, been around the block a few times.. and then you hear he got married (or is getting married).... and you don't know why, but it makes you sad... well this song is the definition of that! Altho, Adele takes it a step further and basically says "I heard you moved on, good for you, I'm gonna find someone too, but someone like you". Some may say" ooh, creepy!" but I say "sing it girl!" because you cannot tell me we've all had that thought at one time?! Hopefully most of us realized we'll find someone else that is a better fit and that everything happens for a reason, but this song will allow you to have that moment. Get a healthy glass of red, ladies, and let yourself wander down memory lane :)

That's it for now... tomorrow back to "shuffle"!