As I've mentioned before, I recently purchased an iPod Nano. I had deliberated about buying one for 2 months or so, and despite the fact that I'm unemployed and won't start my semi-shitty temp job for another week, I decided to just go for it and get one. I work out 4 or 5 times a week so when I work out I usually strap this CD player to me, which is awkward and looks totally retarded, plus I have to keep messing with it (restarting it, turning the volume up/down, etc.) and well, it was just a huge hassle. That, and I talked to JP about his iPod and he convinced me it was a good idea.
Anyway, so up until yesterday I'd only downloaded 3 songs: Crazy for You by Madonna (a song that I can't help but sing along to at the top of my lungs regardless of how much I slaughter it), I Can't Make You Love Me and Something to Talk About by Bonnie Raitt. I wanted to only download the songs that I really wanted and never get to hear, seeing as how I don't have a lot of money to spend on music (the iPod itself was $340 with insurance at Best Buy). And, well, looking through the iTunes music store is really overwhelming and intimidating. I mean, I've missed out on so much music over the last 2+ years, I don't even know where/how to start in catching up. How would I? I wasn't here, so I don't what's been released. But I digress.
So, after much agonizing over whether or not I should purchase the Garden State soundtrack (did I mention I had no money?), I bit the bullet and downloaded it. I saw Garden State while I was in Ukraine and loved both the film (Natalie Portman is so cute in that movie it almost makes me hate her), and the music.
Wow, what a great album! I think my favorite song is Blue Eyes by the Cary Brothers, although I really like both the Cold Play and Theivery Corporation songs....and then there's that last track by Bonnie Sommerville. They're all fantastic. The only problem is now I feel like I should go and download albums by all the artists and I simply can't do that. It's too much. Too too much. Stupid iTunes.
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It's CRAZY-tempting, I know. Not only does iTunes pretty much have every song you'd ever want, ever, it doesn't really feel like you're spending money when you're throwing down 99 cents at a time.
You should open a trial account with eMusic and get the 50 free downloads (then cancel your account before they start charging - mwah hah hah!). Their selection is not as great at iTunes, and they only carry indie records, but it'd be good for exploring. www.emusic.com
I should make you a mix CD! I could put together a nice selection of stuff you've missed in the past 2 years... lemme see what I got.
Wow, I just clicked the emusic link, and now they only give you 25 free downloads! Better act fast before they whittle it down to 3!
Ellen, if you make me a mix CD you will be my favorite person ever. I swear. You're already my favorite person for posting comments. Really. I swear.
Jamie Cullum - Twentysomething
The Flaming Lips - Fight Test
Sigur Ros - Hoppipolla
These are good. A mix cd from a friend is definitely a good way to go. That's what I'm doing. ;-)
Did you try checking your local public library to get CDs?
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