Tag: Lana Del Rey

Progression

This entry charts the progression of what for all intents and purposes essentially was a relationship. It begins with the excitement of something new. The phone calls. The text messages. The concerts. The late summer nights. The jokes. The kisses snuck around corners. The photobooths.

Then it moves on to the confusion. The fights. The silence.

The denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression.

Then finally, acceptance of what for all intents and purposes essentially was the inevitable, eventual, drawn-out end.

I was in love.

These are my feelings. In order. From beginning to end. August 2010 to March 2011.

Progression:

Listen here: http://grooveshark.com/playlist/Progression/56621234

“Starstrukk” by 3Oh!3 (feat. Katy Perry)

“Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry

“Little Secrets” (Penguin Prison Remix/Cover) by Passion Pit

“Ride Frindship” by Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt

“Diet Mtn Dew” by Lana Del Rey

“Fake Empire” by The National

“USA Boys” by Health

“Cuddle Fuddle” by Passion Pit

“Your Visits Are Getting Shorter” by Bloc Party

“Soft Shock” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

“Just Didn’t Need to Know” by The Shivers

“Just a Friend” by Biz Markie, covered by Lissy Trullie

“Naive” by The Kooks, covered by Lily Allen

“Hope You’re Happy Now” by The Sounds

“For Reasons Unknown” by The Killers

“When I’m Small” by Phantogram

“You Know You’re Not Dead” by Broken Records

“Dry Your Eyes” by The Streets

“So This is Goodbye” by William Fitzsimmons (Pink Ganter remix)

“Starstrukk” by 3Oh!3, cover by Marina and the Diamonds

Lana Del Rey “Diet Mtn Dew”

There are many reasons I like “Diet Mtn Dew” by Lana Del Rey.  First of all, the sound is a mixture of Sneaker Pimps’s trip-hop style, Sia‘s fullness, and Mozella‘s soul.

Another reason I like this song is that it mentions NYC.  I mean, I kind of have a soft spot for New York.  However, that aspect of my listening habits is for another blog post.

Anyway, “Diet Mtn Dew” is one of those songs you can play during a lazy Sunday afternoon while lounging on your couch with the window open a few inches to let the white linen curtains softly flutter.  It’s relaxing.  Just keep your tea next to you on the coffee table.  Yes, that mod Ethan Allen coffee table.  You’re just sitting there in your Banana Republic blouse that’s a shade between soft yellow and barely green.  Lips parted slightly like you’re Scarlett Johansson.

That’s how you listen to this song.

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Here is a Youtube video for the song.  I’d rather link you guys directly to Lana Del Rey’s site for music.  However, I’m not sure if her Myspace page has “Diet Mtn Dew” because the music player is not showing up completely.