Even though summer is within our reach, school isn’t getting any easier. AP exams, finals, and weeks of homework hell makes this last month nearly unbearable. I think we should all step back and take a little time for ourselves. So, make some tea, get a bowl of your favorite comfort food, and listen to these artists.
Amos Lee
You may have heard of him from The Last Kiss soundtrack. Amos Lee’s striking falsetto and gentle piano playing offer the most relaxing combination. The upbeat “Keep It Lose, Keep It Tight” is the ultimate relax anthem. His hopeful outlook for the future is also a reminder to stay true to your self. “Colors,” on the other hand, is the singer’s lonesome expression of love for a girl who isn’t coming back. The cleverly used piano makes this song just a tad brighter and complements the lyrics well. Amos Lee can convey any mood in a tranquil manner, which makes him a truly talented artist.
Citizen Cope
AKA Clarence Greenwood, Citizen Cope blends R&B, pop, and blues into a soulful mix of pure originality. “Let the Drummer Kick” is essentially a list of nouns, yet Citizen Cope is able to get the listener lost in this song. I found myself in a trance-like state after listening to it on repeat only a few times. “Sideways” slows things down a bit, and has more of a jazzy feel. A universal love song, “Sideways” will make you sway in your seat. This singer oozes cool. He combines many different variations of music to create a modern, fresh sound that you can’t help but enjoy.
Damien Rice
His songs will make you want to bawl your eyes out or scream in anger. Empowering Irish vocalist Damien Rice has a simplistic style when it comes to his music. These generally aren’t the kind of songs that have 8 or 10 different instruments; he uses vocal accompaniments more often. “Cannonball,” the hit single from the album O, uses intricate lyrics to express lessons he has learned regarding love. This song takes you on a musical journey that you’ll never want to end. On the other end of the spectrum, “Rootless Tree” is an anger-ridden anthem about a relationship gone horribly wrong. The way he shouts “let me out” makes you feel like you are trapped in the relationship with him. Damien Rice combines incredibly complex lyrics with an interesting use of dynamics to create music that can stir up a variety of emotions.So, there you have it. Three artists that are sure to make you relax in the tensest of situations. Now drop those history notes and put on your headphones. These sounds will definitely soothe your soul.
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