SONG OF THE DAY

“Girl With One Eye” by Florence + The Machine (Lungs, Island Records, 2009). Written by Matt Alchin, David Ashby, & James McCool.

WHY TODAY

Basically, because I’m really bad. My dad bought this for me for my birthday, but it came today and I got excited and opened the present and immediately began listening. I hate when I ruin things, but this was almost worth it. I was mostly disappointed in  myself that I couldn’t even hold off two days (I mean, it’s not like I didn’t know what was in the package, since he asked me if I wanted it weeks ago), but there was such a heart connection to the brilliance of this album that I [thankfully] got quickly swept up in happier emotions as soon as I popped the CD in. Sorry, Pops.

Also, for the siblings—these lyrics are for you. Listen.

INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia)

For the full scoop on Florence + The Machine, see my blog entry this month re: “Dog Days Are Over”.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

And a great live acoustic version!: