The Library is a recurring feature at Sketchy Details where I suggest songs that should fit into anyone’s music collection. I went to a terrible horror convention two weeks ago looking for content. Instead, I came home covered in bruises…
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The Library: “When in Rome” by Nickel Creek
by Robert • 5 March 2012 • 0 Comments
The Library is a recurring feature here at Sketchy Details where I take an in-depth look at a song I think could fit in nicely with anyone’s music collection. Nickel Creek was an acoustic folk trio comprised of Chris Thile,…
The Library: “Rumour Has It/Someone Like You” from the Cast of Glee
by Robert • 30 November 2011 • 0 Comments
In The Library, I recommend songs that I think would be a great addition to anyone’s music collection. This time, we’re talking about one of the most skilled mash-ups I’ve ever heard. Glee gets a lot of flack for its…
The Library: “Pop Goes the World” by The Gossip
by Robert • 6 September 2011 • 0 Comments
Sometimes, you just need something good, fun, and poppy. Sometimes, you want something more than just a pop song. On this edition of The Library–the essential guide to songs that should be in your music library–we’ll look at a song…
The Library: “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word” by Elton John
by Robert • 30 August 2011 • 0 Comments
I’m not in a very good head-space right now. I just walked through my parent’s neighborhood. It’s depressing. The people I grew up in front of–friends, family, police officers, teachers–lost everything during the hurricane. If you don’t follow my Twitter…
The Library: “Little Sparrow” by Dolly Parton
by Robert • 22 August 2011 • 0 Comments
On this edition of The Library, we take a look at a modern Bluegrass song that doesn’t rely on the updated instrumentation of the Newgrass and fusion movements. I know that country, in particular Bluegrass, is not a genre for…
The Library: “Time Stood Still” by David Yazbek
by Robert • 10 August 2011 • 0 Comments
Deja vu: the feeling that you’ve done something before. How is it that, when this series of posts is only in its infancy, I can dare to suggest that you should absolutely have two songs from the recent flop musical…
The Library: Sun Ra and His Intergalaxtic Arkestra “Pink Elephants”
by Robert • 3 August 2011 • 0 Comments
Do you like jazz music? How about playful spins on well known pop-culture songs? What about artists who assume crazy public identities and refuse to break from character in public? No, I’m not talking about the early pre-major label deal…
The Library: Mahalia Jackson’s “Summertime and Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child”
by Robert • 27 July 2011 • 0 Comments
When I started doing The Library posts, I set out to suggest tracks that I thought would fit in any music fan’s library. Today’s selection is a little bit different. Mahalia Jackson is The Queen of Gospel. As far as…
The Library: “Bombs Over Baghdad” by Outkast
by Robert • 20 July 2011 • 0 Comments
I believe “Bombs Over Baghdad” is the best song Outkast ever recorded. It’s smart, it’s witty, and it’s an instant party starter. It is essential for any music fan’s library. Just look at some of these lyrics: Weather man tellin’…
The Library: Karen O & The Kids “All Is Love”
by Robert • 13 July 2011 • 0 Comments
Sometimes, you just need a song to cheer you up. I think there are only a few songs that can help you get into a better mood under most circumstances. Karen O & The Kids’ performance of the Karen O/Carter…
The Library: “Babooshka” by Kate Bush
by Robert • 29 June 2011 • 0 Comments
The Library is a recurring feature at Sketchy Details where I recommend a song that I think would be a good fit in anyone’s music library. This week, the recommendation is one of my favorite pop songs of all time.…
The Library: “My Crazy Heart (Original Show Opening)” by David Yazbek
by Robert • 15 June 2011 • 0 Comments
The Library is a new (hopefully) weekly feature for Sketchy Details. In it, I will write about a particular song that I believe should be in your music library. It could be old or new, musical theater or CHR, classical…