Julian Casablancas – Left & Right In The Dark
I feel as if anything I say will endanger my friendship with Daniel.
(I have neither the superlatives nor the ability to play down just how keen I am to amble along to this gig merrily drunk with the evening in hand.)
But I will briefly chat about the song. It has a clever trick up its sleeve: the 4:59 length prickles with a chipper electric sound smothered by a throaty vocal that tempts you into joining the choral hook – something Julian has ever had a knack for (see: entire discography)
WAKE UP!
WAKE UP!
WAKE UP!
WAKE UP!
[If you must know, iTunes are offering Phrazes For The Young at a charitable $4.99. You’d be downright insane to not take advantage of that.]
Left & Right In The Dark is my favourite Julian song, and has been for quite some time. It’s ridiculously catchy, with some nice lines and, as mentioned, a hook better than Mike Tyson. It’s one of the few songs I’ve ever felt inclined to sing along with EVERY single time I hear it. “WAKE UP! WAKE UP! WAKE UP!”. Who would’ve thought that something so simple could have such a strong meaning. Immense song.
If he sings “I’ll Try Anything Once” I’ll throw my panties on the stage.
So glad you chose this song over others like 11th Dimension. I don’t exactly love the album, but this song is my favourite by far. Have fun, Muj.
Charity? More like liquidation.
I’ll just say I have a new-found appreciation for River Of Brakelights.
@snobgorilla: The album’s not that bad.
River… is my personal favourite from the record. Tremendous edge and bizarre keyboard solo.
I’m still exploring this album but I am liking what I hear so far.