It’s Valentine’s Day this week, so what the hell—I suppose Stypod readers have earned a couple of love songs.
The Weakerthans - The Reasons
If you’re going to make a Valentine’s mix for someone, this song is almost compulsory. And I’m assuming that if you’re reading this, you know John K. Samson’s penchant for a great line—well, this one’s full of them.
Bloc Party - So Here We Are (Four Tet Remix)
The original song is a really powerful love song, but the Four Tet version is this mesmerizing, beautiful thing. “You’re the one I love” rises above lyric to become a declaration, a refrain of unmatched strength and intensity. OK, that makes it come across as creepy.
Metric - Calculation (Theme)
Let’s face it: Metric’s new album sucks. There’s nothing on it as listenable as the entirety of Old World Underground, Where Are You Now? And hey, guess what seals the deal: “Calculation (Theme),” one of the most sublime, beautiful love songs put to record in the last few years.
There you go, ladies and gents. Now make with the loving!
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By: John Cameron Published on: February 17, 2006 |