A music meme
I was busy reading Kris's blog when I noticed that his most recent entry was a music quiz. You're supposed to name ten bands/artists you like, in no particular order, and then there are some questions that go with it. So before I finish reading his post, I am going to post my ten artists.

1. Belle and Sebastian
2. Super Furry Animals
3. Pulp
4. Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
5. The Decemberists
6. Sufjan Stevens
7. Morrissey
8. Sondre Lerche
9. U2
10. Radiohead

OK. Now on to the questions, after I finish reading Kris's post...


What was the first song you ever heard by 6?
Umm, it was probably the first song on Seven Swans, which is "All The Trees Of The Fields Will Clap Their Hands."

What is your favorite album of 8?
Two-Way Monologue

What is your favorite lyric of 5?
"Some had crumbled you straight to your knees
Did it cruel, did it tenderly
Some had crawled their way into your heart
To rend your ventricles apart"

How many times have you seen 4 live?
Twice. Once at the Carling Festival in Leeds (2000), and once at the Middle East in Boston (2003)

What is your favorite song by 7?
Oh Jesus, how can I choose?? Seriously, it's like Sophie's Choice. It's not a real answer, but I'm choosing "A Swallow on My Neck" because it makes me really happy when I listen to it.

Is there a song of 3 that makes you sad?
Yeah, "TV Movie" for sure.

What is your favorite lyric of 9?
Well, it certainly isn't anything off of their last two albums!!! /end rant. Hmm.. Bono used to be quite a good lyricist. I've always liked this:
"Took a drive in the dirty rain
To a place where the wind calls your name
Under the trees the river laughing at you and me
Hallelujah, heaven's white rose
The doors you open
I just can't close"

What is your favorite song by 1?
Seriously!!!!!! Well, I used to say it was "Put the Book Back on the Shelf." But they've had so many good songs lately! GAH! I'll just go with that one.

How did you get into 8?
I just kept hearing about him. Sadly, it was probably on Pitchfork.

What is your favorite song by 4?
Again, so difficult to choose. Maybe "Freckles." I sure do like that song.

How many times have you seen 1 live?
Three glorious times! 2002, 2004, 2006. I guess we're on a two-year schedule with them.

What is a good memory concerning 2?
Well, through a Belle and Sebastian charity auction, I won a loaf of bread baked by their singer, Gruff Rhys. However, due to US Customs, he wasn't able to mail it to me from Wales, so he sent me a huge packet of records, posters, buttons, and CDs, plus a nice note to go along with it. A year or so later, in 2002, I saw them in Dallas. I spotted Gruff watching while the opening band played, so I wrote him a note asking about the bread and gave it to him. He knew exactly who I was, gave me a big hug, and we talked for a bit. Then he left to go get ready for the show. About 20 minutes later, he brought me a loaf of bread from backstage. I kept it in my freezer until I moved out of my apartment. Oh, and the next night, I saw them again in Austin with Victor, and we had baked them some cookies. I found Gruff and gave them to him. I think I scared him... I wonder if there's a restraining order against me?

Is there a song by 2 that makes you sad?
Quite a big of their album Mwng makes me feel kind of lonely and sad.

What is your favorite song of 6?
Could be "Chicago."

How did you become a fan of 10?
Um, the same way everyone else did? MTV!