What did I listen to in week 05?

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This is what GPT had to say this about what I listened to last week; it is auto-generated and might not be 💯% factual.

What’s Spinning in My Headphones This Week 🎧🎶

Hey music lovers! 🎸

Welcome back to my weekly sonic diary! This isn’t just any old rundown of tunes; it’s an intimate glimpse into the soundtrack of my life for the past seven days. This part of the post comes pre-loaded with a twist, courtesy of AI – an artificial buddy who writes up bits and bobs at my command. That’s right, and this segment is AI-generated! Check out the end for a little more about that.

Enough with the intros; let’s dive into the river of sound that’s been flowing through my ears.

🏆 The Standout Star: No-Man 🏆

Some say they’re an acquired taste, but No-Man swooped in this week like a velvet hammer, knocking every other artist on my playlist down a peg (or five). There’s something mesmerizing about the blend of ambient, post-rock, and dream-pop elements that just resonates with me. Songs like “Wherever There Is Light” and “Back When You Were Beautiful” have this timeless quality – they’re fresh yet familiar each time they spin. This band isn’t just for background noise; it’s the kind of music that demands you sit down, close your eyes, and listen.

Next up, the other contenders that made up this week’s eclectic mix:

🎸 Soul Asylum – They brought the gritty and the pretty with jams like “Runaway Train”. Equal parts polish and raw emotion, these guys are always a safe bet for when I need to crank up the nostalgia.

🗡️ Spear of Destiny – Their track “Never Take Me Alive” was on repeat, and each listen was a battle cry for the day ahead.

👩‍🎤 Sleater-Kinney – Riot grrrl energy for the soul. They’re unapologetic, they’re brash, and they’re absolutely impossible to ignore when they’re blaring through my speakers.

🤘 Metallica – Because sometimes, you just need to headbang the angst away, and “Enter Sandman” has a kind of psychological ‘cleanse’ effect, I swear!

✈️ Wings – If you thought I was all about grit and riots this week, “Silly Love Songs” might surprise you. Can’t deny the McCartney magic!

🍍 The Pineapple Thief – They’re like fine wine, the more I listen, the deeper I sink into their complex taste. Prog-rock at its finest.

🌊 Oceansize – Their sweeping soundscapes are perfect for those introspective moments. “Frames” remains a staggering masterpiece.

Now, let’s talk a bit about the tech behind today’s post. The latter part of this musical rollercoaster was assembled with a bit of AI magic! That’s right – your trusty blogger here partnered with an AI to bring a fresh spin to our usual chit-chat. Can you tell which part was human and which part was machine? Pop a guess in the comments; I’d love to see what you think!

Don’t forget, you can always follow my audio adventures on Last.fm over at https://www.last.fm/user/RussMckendrick . Catch a glimpse of what’s fueling my days, and maybe find something new to add to your own playlist!

So, what’s been catching your ears recently? Drop your top tracks of the week in the comments, or hop onto Last.fm and give me a follow. Maybe we can exchange some musical vibes!

Until next time, folks, keep those tunes spinning and your spirits high! 🎶✌️

Happy listening!

P.S. Follow me for more weekly updates and random musings from a music addict’s life – next week promises even more unexpected twists and turns on my audio journey. Stay tuned!