The Raveonettes - Last Dance

"Last Dance" starts with the sound of twinkling chimes.  A lonely synth bleep is added.  Then, the chorus blasts in with, "If this is the last dance - Then save it for me baby".  This chorus will be implanted into your brain for the rest of the day.  Once you hear it, the melody refuses to leave.  The Raveonettes are a Danish alternative rock band.  This single is on their latest record, In And Out Of Control.  The album was released last fall.  The duo, consisting of Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo, have created a great pop song.  The verses are quiet and the hook is loud, really loud.  The synth solo after the bridge only makes it better.  I would check out "Last Dance", or the entire album, if you like alternative and pop music such as The Big Pink, The Duke Spirit, and maybe even Yeah Yeah Yeahs circa It's Blitz!.  You'll remember this song for its jingle-like melody and catchy chorus.

Playlist - 30 Seconds To Mars, Madina Lake & more

30 Seconds To Mars - 30 Seconds To Mars

This is the band's debut album, which is extremely different from their other albums.  I already knew a lot of their songs from the "A Beautiful Lie" album, but had never heard any of the songs from their debut.  I guess it's less, mainstream?  There's less screaming from, singer, Jared Leto.  Overall, it can get kind of repetitive, but it's still pretty good.

Madina Lake - Welcome to Oblivion

This is the only song I've heard from them, so comment if you know some other good tracks from them.  I really like this one.  The chorus is great.

Lady GaGa - Speechless

Amazing song.  It's tremendously different from her usual pop songs.  A full review of her newest album is here.  Speechless shows off her songwriting abilities and vocal talent.  It's also my current favorite song to play on the piano, really good melody.

Vampire Weekend - Contra

The entire album is amazing.  Check out my full review here.  I have a feeling I'll be listening to this album for a long time.

Here's a couple more songs that you should listen to...

The Raveonettes - Last Dance
Bat For Lashes - Seal Jubilee
Chiodos - Two Birds Stoned At Once
Billy Boy On Poison - On My Way
AFI - Medicate

As always, comments are more than welcome.  Tell me what you've been listening to...