Veiled Optimism

Coming off the heels of a pretty sucessful weekend, I feel a renewed (cautiously) optimistic view about existence (sometimes i'm slightly prone to exaggeration). In light of this refreshed view, I've decided to provide some links to stuff that picks me up.... Previously called, "Things That Black People Sleep On," this iteration will have an upbeat* feel to it...

• Six Feet Under - seasons 1-3, after that it becomes especially weird
• Joanna Newsome - definitely an acquired taste. her voice oscillates between an 8 year old girl, and an 80 year woman. Not for the faint of heart.
• Interpol - Especially Evil, C'mere, & Slow Hands. "Can't you see what you've done to my heart and soul, it's like a wasteland nowwwwww"
• Solaris Sdtk. - The steel drums provide a good ambient sound, if you're looking to fly to outerspace or do LSD. Don't Blow It
• Navan or Meukow Vanilla - Nice sippin' to fight off the blues (albeit artifically)

*this post was slightly tongue-in-cheek...