Now I’m Confused
Lost Souls in Endless Time - Dragonforce: A lone hooded figure stands before the royally decorated dais. Guards in gleaming bronze chest plates over riveted mail stand alert, hands resting on sword hilts. The figure bows low, his ice white beard touching the fine marble floor. “Rise, friend. Rise and embrace your patron,” bellows the seated man, gluttonously fat and overly powdered to hide the sores and boils speckling his face and throat. The figure bends at the waist and locks eyes with the glutton. A smile trickles over his face, stained teeth peeking out through dry-cracked lips. He slowly and gingerly pads up the marble stairs, and after offering another small bow at the foot of the glutton, embraces him with a familiarity that surprises some of the newer guards. Hands return to sides, shoulders lose tension, the embrace lasts for a few moments before laughter erupts from both men.
“I have finally done it, my lord,” whispers the hooded figure, rustling through a leather sachet tied to the cord belt around his waist. “Oh?” the glutton responds inquisitively. “Finally,” he adds, leaning back noisily on his throne. The figure produces a vial, inky black with a ripple of iridescence, like oil on fresh water. “I have located the Well of Lost Souls, and I have traveled through Endless Time to find it. I have seen the rise and fall of nations, of species, of the Earth itself. In my hand, lord, I hold the secret to this travel. Shall I show you, my lord? Shall we travel together as Lost Souls in Endless Time?”
“Yes, absolutely.” responds the glutton. “I have been waiting a lifetime for this moment. I have spent more money than you could ever conceive in this quest, and I had faith in you, my loyal servant and true friend, that you would eventually crack the code,” he says proudly. “But, what is another 30 minutes? Guards! Bring my esteemed guest and I some lunch. A double portion for me!”
Wait So Long - Trampled By Turtles: This is the type of song that would come from an AJJ x Top 20 Radio Hits songwriter collab. It’s emotional and raw with an accessibility and rounded edges that make it easier to stomach than some of the grittier folk punk out there. Considering themselves as “progressive bluegrass,” Trampled By Turtles bridges the gap between classic bluegrass themes and musicianship and modern rock sensibilities. God knows I’m a slut for anything with a banjo so you already know how I feel about this one
If I Could Only Fly - Merle Haggard: What is there left to say about Ole Okie? One of the most important country musicians of all time, relevant for more than 50 years, the Gold Standard for longevity in a genre that’s changed a whole shitton since its inception, Merle is a certified Music GOAT. This track is downcast, forlorn, longing, but it does what all great country music does; it provides a hopefulness that if we could only eke out of our current dismal life, then we might as well make it after all. If we could only fly
Soy Como Quiero Ser - Troya El Poder de Tierra Caliente: I think there’s a direct correlation between amount of dudes in a band and quality of said band. It operates on a bell curve, though; 1-4 great, 5-7 questionable, 8 and above is great too. Thankfully, Troya El Poder de Tierra Caliente sits pretty with 9 dudes. This song is sweet and it’s because of all the hardworking gents that made it happen
Love Won’t Let Me Wait - Major Harris: You know the old saying; shit or get off the pot. Major Harris lives and loves with this adage close to the heart. If you ain’t hurrying up to live then you’re hurrying up to die. But that doesn’t mean live in a hurry, on the contrary. Take a second to stand barefoot in the grass, feel the sun on bare shoulders, love deeply and without fear, don’t wait
夜に駆ける - YOASOBI: I need to point out the bass on this song before we get into the goofs, just so nobody misses it. It’s the type of strong backbone that a song like this needs, it guides you gently through the bubblegum highs and provides something to sink your teeth into. If I was getting ready to put together a montage of my favorite Rocket League highlights from the last year of Tent Boys Rocket Leage LLC. gameplay, this cut would be the soundtrack. So many peaks and valleys, and god damn that beat dropout to the up-keyed chorus at the 3:10 mark is perfect for a fire cross court dribbling sequence ending with a dunk. Hold on, let me get my editor on the phone really quick…
…And To Those I Love, Thanks For Sticking Around - $UICIDEBOY$: Thanks for sticking around for yet another playlist that features a Dragonforce song. Love you, mean it
Sleepybear
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