Before: OOH! They sing that crazy spunky song about lady independence with some gnarly 80's beats! I think my mom was into them... and was Annie Lennox part of them? (Update: Yes, she was.) Annie is so cool. I think this album will be a spicy thunderstorm of voices and sounds. BRING IT.
After: Annie, you did not disappoint me for one moment. You expressed a plethora of moods and emotions, seeking the more rough ones than the smooth, refined feelings that so much music seems to focus on. You sang a song about LENTILS and RICE. You communicated that no, you didn't want anybody near you for that moment, and made it sound strong and impressive. Your words and emotions and sounds provided the perfect platform for a vibrant discussion about anything cool.
When I was feeling like I was veering from normality at times in my life, I'd try to redirect myself with phrases pasted on my walls like "When in doubt, _." The Eurythmics obviously deserve a spot on that list. (Sidenote: I suppose that if you have a suggestion for solving minor crises like those, you can comment and offer up your compass of choice.)
One of my favorite listening experiences thus far.
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