It's That BritSh*t featuring The Streets (pt. 2)

100/100

Beautiful piece of music.

"I came to this world with nothing, and I leave with nothing but love....

everything else is just borrowed."

Wow...

Everything is Borrowed - The Streets

The next couple kind of make a story. But that's just a bonus.

99/100

This is one is about the beginning of a relationship. Captures that great feeling when you first meet someone. You know, that feeling you get when you're chatting away and playing that guessing game trying to see if the other is keen.

Could Well Be In - The Streets

98/100

This one is about the part in the relationship when you get so comfortable with someone that you'd rather be nowhere else.

Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way - The Streets

100/100

Every man's probably been in this situation at least once.

The Streets - All Goes Out The Window

100/100

"Dry your eyes mate
I know it's hard to take but her mind has been made up
There's plenty more fish in the sea
Dry your eyes mate
I know you want to make her see how much this pain hurts
But you've got to walk away now
It's over"

The Streets - Dry your eyes

It's That BritSh*t featuring The Streets (pt. 1)

Led by lead man Mike Skinner and supported by various instrumentalists/vocalists during lives, this unit/man is versatile and tackles a variety subject material using contrasting musical styles that somehow is still held true by Skinner's words. If hip hop died, then it came back in the form of the Streets. Honestly, he is one of my favorite artists ever. From his style, instrumentals, and words, its hard to compare others, and in fact, its useless to make comparisons. Mike Skinner is the Streets is Mike Skinner is.

100/100 - From "Original Pirate Material"

Jazz house trip hop. It's hard to categorize the Streets. But one thing that is certain is the mean piano loop, hypnotizing vocals, and Skinner's haunting, yet soothing lyrics.

"dizzy new heights, blinded by the lights, these people are for life...

they could settle wars with this

if only they will, imagine the worlds leaders on pills then imagine the moring after

wars causing disaster, don't talk to me I don't know ya

but this ain't tomorrow and for now I still love ya"

The Streets "Weak Become Heroes"

100/100 - "A Grand Don't Come For Free"

Light's are blinding my eyes...

The music video really makes the song incredible. Just, down right grimy. Watch with the volume turned up, you'll see.

The Streets - Blinded By The Lights

97/100

The art of story-telling rap has more or less vanished from mainstream rap, but Mike Skinner brings it back by playing two sides, and making an interesting point about alcohol versus marijuana. Food for thought.

The Streets - Irony of it All

100/100

"I reckon your about an 8 or a 9, maybe even 9 and a half in 4 beers time..."

Classic.

Fit But You Know It - The Streets

Brit "Indie" Rock Featuring: Songs That Fit Summer

Another swing at the same-ish genre, but since its summer, I'm going to provide some songs for you to play while cruising around with the top down. Again, nothing new but great songs none-the-less.

96/100

This one is a 2006 release from English bloke Jack Penate. This one is perfect to play as you walk out your door; it immediately makes you feel confident, happy, and upbeat.

Jack Penate - Got my favourite

Bonus: I first heard Jack Penate when I was out shopping somewhere in Tokyo and wrote down the lyrics a couple of summers ago. Torn on the Platform is an amazing song.

100/100

Jack Peñate - Torn On The Platform

100/100

Just in case you haven't chance upon this song by the Kooks, here it is. It still remains as the 2nd most played song in my iTunes library (202 plays and counting). It is infectious, addictive, and will most certainly get stuck in your head. The archetypal British indie rock sound.

The Kooks - Naive

97/100

"Got to go dance, cuz that's what my heart says" probably sums up this song best. Absolutely a summer jam released in 2009, Steve's single was a radio hit in Japan last summer. Cool huh? Don't worry about the video since its mediocre.

Steve Appleton - Dirty Funk

95/100

Probably made most known to people because of the movie "500 Days of Summer", the band had actually broken up before the movie had ever aired. Interesting, huh? A feel-good track that makes you long for a new love... or summer fling? That's up to you.

Mumm-ra - She's Got You High

Brit "Indie" Rock Featuring: Just Jack

Just Jack.

Great stuff, totally recommended.

He's got the Brit indie sound and has great videos and sincere lyrics.

100/100

His probably most well known single, released in 2007 is about the fall from grace that musicians face. An honest look at the reality of musician-celebrity-ism, complete with a feel good beat with a tinge of sadness. Now why'd you want to go put stars in their eyes?

Just Jack - Starz In Their Eyes

97/100

This is the perfect song for a lazy afternoon stroll through a park. Humorous video, great song. Great for one of those glory days.

Just Jack - Glory Days

98/100

An uplifting yet depressing song. Interesting, thought-provoking, and easy on the ears.

Just Jack - The Day I Died