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I heard a lot of love songs yesterday, or some mixes at least interpreting love and Valentine’s Day and the like. This came on in the car and brought tears to my eyes. Love can be thick and sweeping, and surviving so much. Sometimes it’s like you’re alone in it all unless you remember to look at each other and live out the end of this world together.
I attached a yt video because the comments always get me. Double recommend reading through them while listening.
Feb 15, 2025
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Ok maybe don’t over-do it today, throw it on shuffle (dare I say it) until you read a better rec. and do something else with your Valentine’s Day. But at some point, this album is a monster worth spending time with. When you’re in its sprawl, its laser focus doesn’t seem so singular at all. Stephin Merritt keeps finding new variations on his theme, and new sounds to express it with (lo-fi indie rock, chamber pop, folk, country, new wave, synth reggae). Most songs are simple, and sweet, and not that deep, but to call some of it filler would be like calling uneventful mornings with someone you love dispensable. The format isn’t a gimmick, it’s the whole beautiful point. 69 Love Songs is almost impossible to digest in one go— like standing at the foot of a mountain, unable to see the whole thing at once. Its scope lies outside our vision.
“The book of love is long and boring… I love it when you read to me”
Feb 14, 2024
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staring into your eyes
tryna see what’s inside
you’d rather be high
than tryna fix your mind
watching you from afar
has never been so hard
can i play a part
in the healing of your heart
your world is tumbling
my heart is crumbling
watching you die inside
i hope what you decide to do is right
Feb 21, 2024
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Older + Walk Me Home — Searows
We’re In Love — boygenius
The Night We Met — Lord Huron & Phoebe Bridgers
State Lines — Novo Amor
Jacob and the Stone — Emile Mosseri
I think I tear up whenever music has a connection to heartbreak or loss or resentment. It’s weird (and beautiful) to know we get to partake in someone’s process of healing through a song they shared. It’s a brief moment of connection across the universe.
Jun 21, 2024
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Let others have their joy!
I myself have been feeling really melancholy today, even while not being single and having plans later. But why would I ever be a buzzkill to others? It’s nice to ask what other people are up to and what they care about. Soak in the love folks…
Feb 14, 2025
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It’s nothing elaborate. Honestly could be as simple as wake up exactly the same way everyday and make coffee (me) but it does just feel good to have a little window of time in your day where there is some semblance of order in this crazy ass world
Feb 15, 2025
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