Review

I suck at coming up with novel ideas for year-end review (nor do I catalog/recollect events that well).  So, I am (again) stealing Yan Chee's idea, which was stolen off Tumblr.  Yep.

It's a song-list of sorts, and I'll try to include new songs from this year and how I stumbled upon them, because life's odd discoveries are charming.

1:A song you like with a color in the title
Red & White & Blue & Gold - Aoife O'Donovan 
Taken off one of Obama's Spotify playlists (they're as classy as the man is)

2:A song you like with a number in the title
One Last Time - Ariana Grande
One of the her songs which I actually really like, plus it took a whole new meaning after the Manchester bombing, days before her concert

3:A song that reminds you of summertime
Yo Voy Ganao - Systema Solar
FIFA 18's story mode opens with you,the main character playing a 3-on-3 futsal match, in the middle of a Brazilian favela.  The best thing from an otherwise unchanged (and thus uninspiring) video game franchise.

4:A song that reminds you of someone you would rather forget about
Supercut - Lorde
Holding onto the best of memories, as my willing haunt (...too real?)

5:A song that needs to be played LOUD:
The Less I Know The Better - Tame Impala
Funky bass licks, some electronica and a head-bopping goodness.

6:A song that makes you want to dance (disclaimer, I've SO many songs for this spot):
Dessert - Dawin
Spotify listed this as my most played song.  Gotta hold my hand up.

7:A song to drive to:
Slide - Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean, Migos
Arguably the summer tune to play when travelling anywhere 

8:A song about drugs or alcohol
Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
Well, it's about a girl, who pours whisky down, end of.  Also, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 opener.

9:A song that makes you happy
Birds and the Bees - Dwilly feat. Kyle Thornton
Upbeat Jazz tune recommended by BFM's Take Five music segment.

10:A song that makes you sad
Un anno d'amore (C'est irreparable) - Mina
Of torn dualities, and Master of None Season 2 making me feel too much, for a comedy show.

11:A song that you never get tired of
Good Girls - LANY
A bit of 80s good dance influence, with a catchy tune.

12:A song from your preteen years
I'm Not Okay (I Promise) - My Chemical Romance
Self-explanatory.

13:One of your favorite 80’s songs (had to cheat for this one)
Under Pressure - Queen & David Bowie
Always played after a long day at work.  I blame it on Scrubs.

14:A song that you would love played at your wedding
I Found My Everything - Mary J. Blige
I blame the lovely Obamas.  Another one from their playlist.

15:A song that is a cover by another artist
Never Gonna Give You Up - Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
YOU JUST GOT RICK-ROLLED!  Side note, Postmodern Jukebox is awesome.

16:One of your favorite classical songs:
Variations On Canon - Kyle Landry
Something more current, and self-explanatory.

17:A song that you would sing a duet with on karaoke:
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Seriously, who doesn't love perpetually-drunk Rupert Grint?  Jokes.  You're great, Ed.

18:A song from the year that you were born (had to cheat for this one, too)
I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meatloaf
Too real.

19:A song that makes you think about life
Sign of the Times - Harry Styles
One of my surprise albums of the year (because it's gooooood).

20:A song that has many meanings to you
China (The Industrial Era) - Geoff Knorr
To the most complete video game/boardgame mix, Sid Meier's Civilization VI.

21:A favorite song with a person’s name in the title
Kanye (Louis The Child Remix) - The Chainsmokers, sirenXX
Yep.  None of that ramble-laden songs with words that conveniently rhyme with one another (I'm looking at you, Closer feat. Halsey).

22:A song that moves you forward
Places to Go - Yuna
Place to see, people to meet, stories to remember.

23:A song that you think everybody should listen to
Something About Us - Balance & The Travelling Sounds
Yeah.  Daft Punk actually had meaningful lyrics in their incredible Discovery album.

24:A song by a band you wish were still together
If I Didn't Know Better (Live at Eddie's Attic) - The Civil Wars
A raw, and powerful performance from the duet.

25:A song by an artist no longer living
Mr. Magic (Through The Smoke) - Amy Winehouse
Misunderstood and under-appreciated for her time.  Such a loss.

26:A song that makes you want to fall in love
Dying to Start Again - Lovelife
... Yep.

27:A song that breaks your heart
How Do You Mend a Broken Heart - Al Green 
Thanks, Obama.

28:A song by an artist with a voice that you love
New York City - Lenny Kravitz
He's just oozing with cool.

29:A song that you like from a TV show
Main Theme - Mr. Robot 
*cue Techno thriller music*.

30:A song that reminds you of yourself
Crave You - Giselle, Flight Facilities
Daniella Andrade does a good cover, too.

So many songs, not enough questions.