I am currently reading Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult. This is the second book by Picoult that I am reading and I gotta say that I love her style and she is a wonderful story teller. Have you ever, when reading, paused and wondered how the author came to know you so well because the characters are so authentic? Jodi Picoult makes me stop to really appreciate her, so you bet all her books are on my to-be-read list. Plus I voted for her book in the Goodreads awards, even though I haven't read the book yet, but I am sure it won't disappoint me once I read it. I know I say this about all the books that I read, but Jodi Picoult makes me stay up all night because I find it hard to put her books down.
So in Sing You Home, Zoe, who is a music therapist says that you get to know someone on the basis of what songs they put in their mixed tape to describe their lives. Her ex husband Max used to like country music and his favourites were mainly about lost love or the woman leaving the man and such like stuff. In the end, Max files for divorce. I am not trying to be superstitious or anything, but I think that Zoe should have seen this coming, that was one clear red flag.
I have done a little Psychology in school and I believe this to be true, the little things we do are a manifestation of our unconscious and subconscious trying to appear on the surface. A friend of mine told me the other day that his favourite song at this time is Whiskey Lullaby and after reading Sing You Home, I am wondering, should I have reason to worry about him.
Anyway, sometimes I do something and someone will say something like they didn't think I am one to do things 'like that'. I have come up with a list of artists who would feature in my mix tape, so that those who don't know me, may see beyond the gray. Just like Vannessa, I couldn't choose any particular songs, but you will get an idea of who I really am.
Lady Gaga- This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. I can't help but love all Gaga's songs; from Judas to Bloody Mary, from Bad Romance to Stuck on Fucking You and from Born This Way to Applause.
Dido- I was still in high school when I first heard White Flag. I looked for her whole album and I couldn't convince any of my friends to listen to her, they said her songs are slow and melancholy. But I don't care, I love Dido.
Breaking Benjamin- There is something about this guys that is out of this world. They sing with so much emotion. Give Me a Sign in particular saw me through a very difficult period in my life.
Florence and the Machine- I love Florence Welch. Whatever she sings is bound to be a favourite of mine. Shake it Out, Never Let Me Go, Cosmic Love, Dog Days are Over you name them.
Snow Patrol- There is something about this band that is extra ordinary. Plus I think Chasing Cars is the best love song ever written.
Mettalica- Mettalica will always be a favourite of mine. Their collaboration with Lou Reed made me love them even more.
Anna Nalick- There is a line in 2 am that says 'These words are my diary screaming out loud and I know that you'll use them however you want to'.
If I continue to describe each artist I will never finish. So here are more of those who will not miss in that mix tape; Lana Del Rey, Tracy Chapman, Within Temptation, Indigo Girls,Pink, The Script, Bon Jovi, The Beatles, The Cranberries, Counting Crows, Lacuna Coil, Demi Lovato, Mylie Cyrus, Nina Sky, Chevelle, Hunter Hayes, Linking Park, Radiohead, HIM, The National and Joan Jett.
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