This week I was going to review the new Taylor Swift album, The Life of a Showgirl, which was just released on an autumnal October 3. As I am a Swiftie deep down, I need to do my due diligence and review this album once I’ve truly had time with it. Expect my take in about a week or two. For this week’s article, I’m just sharing three good songs I’ve been listening to recently. Some songs are “just cause” and others are Abby favorites.
The first song is called “Good Game” by Clover County. I wish I could be mysterious and cool and say that I heard this song at some lesser-known bar in Williamsburg and have an entire elevated backstory, but truly, it came across my TikTok For You Page. Either way, I’m just glad I discovered it. Clover County is one of those artists who seem so cool, bringing good style, vibes, and music. I want to be her friend so bad. This song is about County’s ex-boyfriend, who broke up with her to “work on himself.” She explained in an interview that her past lover went on to become a Little League coach in his hometown. As she gains popularity and continues to release rhymey, catchy tunes, opening up for popular artists and headlining folk festivals, he remains the same exact person who is just short of reaching his dreams. I love this song as it acts as a reminder that everything happens for a reason. I also just love it because it is funny, lighthearted, and outrageously infectious.
The next song is kind of fantastical and vintage. “Top of the World” by Carpenters has finally made the list. This song has soundtracked many summer days during my childhood. I can just smell the fresh cut grass and taste the fresh lemonade of late July whenever I hear this song. As the weather shifts and fall welcomes itself inside, I like to keep bits of summer with me, so I’ve been playing this song a lot. It is so gentle and kind. This song feels like stepping into the hot sun after an A/C-blasting long car ride. I love the summer and the heat. I do not do well in cold weather, so this song keeps me warm during these changing months.
The final song is called “Part of the Band” by The 1975. I just love these guys. Every season is 75 season in my playlists. I have to say, this song will forever remind me of October 2022 (when it was released). I saw this four-man band live multiple times during that season of life; it was great! I know I explained that I love the summer, but I do really love the fall too. Something about this time of year feels painfully nostalgic. This song has everything. It is a storytelling tune with comedy, irony, and modern-day slang. If you passively listen, you’ll be nodding your head and swaying to the strings and raw guitar. If you are listening closely, like I do, you’ll go through a rollercoaster of emotions hearing this song play out fully. Either way you listen, by the time you get to the final chorus, you’ll be sure to be on your feet dancing around your room. I couldn’t recommend this song enough!
