Dude, I am totally Sirius

My parents got Jake a Sirius radio for Christmas. Yes, the same Jake who hates technology with a passion, and would rather pluck his nose hairs out one by one than own a cell phone. He is making some slow changes (wanting to know “how that ipod works” because his 30 pound discman, accompanying 43 feet headphone cord, and giant earmuff headphones were becoming a little cumbersome on his runs at Cardinal Fitness).

One of the benefits of having a Sirius subscription is being able to listen to it online. So, everyday at work I have a ton of stations to choose from for music, comedy and Howard Stern.
I have found my favorite station ever in the history of the world (even better than the station that plays ELO and Steve Winwood multiple times during the day in the Indianapolis area). It is calledThe Pulse and it is “from pop to rock, this is the 90s and Now.” Fab-U-LOUS. I didn’t realize how much I love 90s music. Well, it’s not the kind of love that would drive me to attend a PM Dawn concert, or even own a CD for that matter, but there are tons of memories that come back when I hear these songs. (Which also explains why “Livin’ in the 90s” is such a kick ass, double disc set) So, in an effort to produce a babyless blog, I thought I would comment on some of the songs/artists I have heard today. What can I say – I am inspired to write.

To the Moon & Back
Savage Garden
Really, what is a savage garden? It sounds pretty angry to me. Or maybe it is a garden that has lots of weeds. Or, it is one that was not accepted by its father for being different. After listening to the song, I think this guy (or whatever the group is) has some major coming out of the closet issues.

What A Man
En Vogue featuring Salt-n-Pepa
My how Salt-n-Pepa have fallen. Now, Pepa is on the Surreal life with the likes of Ron Jeremy and a urinating Mini Me. And, does anyone think it is freakish that I know every single word to that song? I suppose as a little girl I dreamed of a man with “a body like Arnold with a Denzel face.” Looks like my dreams came true.

The Sign
Ace of Base
This song brings me back to going to Muscles in Motion at 6 a.m. in high school. I hated this song then. I still hate it, yet, I listen to it just for the feeling of nostalgia it brings me.

As I Lay Me Down
Sophie B. Hawkins
“It felt like springtime on this February morning … “
This song is da bomb diggity. It made me reflect on my own sleep deprivation, and how I fantasize about sleep. And, about the time I heard this song in college during morning practice, and Stephanie and I were the only people in the pool not hungover. It was a February morning that felt like springtime. Ahhh, memories.

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Wonderwall
Oasis
This song brings back memories of teen angst. I am not sure I had very much teen angst, but the melancholiness of the song makes me think of being, well, melancholy. I probably sat in my room and played this song over and over when my parents wouldn’t let me go to Brown County on Senior Ditch Day.

Always Be My Baby
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey was the best in the 90s. I rock it out to this song if I hear it in the car … along with “Dreamlover.” I have also been referencing Mariah Carey lately – actually just referencing her “Glitter Nervous Breakdown.” I think I am due for a Glitter Nervous Breakdown or GNB. That could be a whole other post.