FAVORITE SONG #5

#5 'subtle changes,' sambassadeur [mp3]

if ever the 'indie' powers-that-be decide to invade another country [or music genre], i imagine 'subtle changes' will be song spurring the infantry onto victory! for reals. i dunno about you, but that violin intro gets me all sorts of pumped. it also makes me think about molly ringwald and james spader. hmmm....

despite its title, 'subtle changes' is anything but. it's an explosion of energy from another of sweden's conquering heroes and the lead single from sambassadeur's superb sophomore record, 'migration.' 'subtle changes' showed a marked progression for in the band's songwriting skills. it's a beautifully constructed song. it's also got my favorite lyric of the year: following stars will come back in fashion again.... amazing stuff, that.