What I'm Listening To: A Fine Frenzy's Alison Sudol's playlist

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A Fine Frenzy is Alison Sudol, a piano songstress who writes haunting songs that pour from her hands and mouth with aching beauty. Since the release of her debut album last year, One Cell in the Sea (Virgin Records), she's been busy touring, making videos and you know -- becoming kind of famous -- but she took some time out of her day to tell us what she's been listening to. And, if I may add, all great songs and artists worth checking out.

Alison Sudol's Playlist:

"Nude" - Radiohead
Thom's voice combined with the production on this track makes something that sounds like it descended from the heavens.

"Expectations" - Belle and Sebastian
Ah, the theme song of teen angst. I wish I had been this rock and roll when I was in high school, but I can feel like I was when I listen to this song. The horns are such fun and it makes me do a little dance when I listen to it. Oh yes, yes I do.

"To Be Alone With You" - Sufjan Stevens
I'm addicted to coffee, cookies and this song. It's 2:48 of pure perfection, with lyrics that make you go, "huh? really? wow." Listen to it and you'll know what I mean.

"Lion's Mane" - Iron & Wine
This song reminds me of being a kid exploring my grandparents' ranch. Golden fields, rusted tractors left to lie, barns caving in on themselves and a sky so blue you can stare at it for hours and only notice time has passed when the sun has gone to bed behind the mountains.

"Road to Joy" - Bright Eyes
This song starts out very tight, very organized, with the guitar playing a riff based on Ode to Joy. As it progresses, it starts to unravel, and by the end it's just plain chaos. It's brilliant.

"Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)" - Peter Sarstedt
I heard this song in the Darjeeling Limited and fell immediately in love. It's so summery and fun, good for a sunny day's walk.

"Hold You in My Arms" - Ray Lamontagne
I adore Ray Lamontagne. In this particular song, his voice and lyrics are so tender you can curl up in them and fall asleep.

"Open Field" - Taken by Trees
I've been playing this song a lot lately, just came across it randomly on myspace. It sort of reminds me of a cross between the Babes in Toyland soundtrack and music one would hear at a Chinese restaurant. I love it!

"La Petite Fille de la Mer" - Vangelis
This piece is just purely spectacular. Somewhat Tim Burton-esque, delicate and perfect

"I Need all the Friends I Can Get" - Camera Obscura
Listening to this makes me happy. It's a little bit mean, but in the nicest way possible, and her voice is so sweet she could say anything and make you smile.

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Posted by Gia D Mon Apr 7, 2008 2:50pm PDT

Eisley-Telescope eyes. I think you'll like it.

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Posted by meredith_collins Mon Apr 7, 2008 3:09pm PDT

I loove a fine frenzy. they are really starting to take off. I have to admit I am kida sad b/c they were my secret band. I hope everyone appreciates her voice the way I do. She is very unique. I feel her passion in her music and that is hard to find.

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Posted by Angela T Mon Apr 7, 2008 5:14pm PDT

Interesting, I will have to check these out. I think you would like A Swell Season...they are also up and coming- had a big soundtrack deal- they are irish and very ethereal- dreamy all that stuff- puts you in a zone. - Listen to "Drown Out"- good music for song writing I think. I am very curious about these others, especially the last one- I have to see what that is about :)

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Posted by Scorpion Wed Apr 9, 2008 1:33am PDT

This is one female who knows how to sing with such passion

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Posted by jennifer Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:05pm PDT

oh my gosh. Hold You in My Arms" by Ray Lamontagne is the best. i also love alisons song goodby almost lover.
its so beautiful.
love it.
:)

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Posted by jennifer Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:05pm PDT

oh my gosh. Hold You in My Arms" by Ray Lamontagne is the best. i also love alisons song goodby almost lover.
its so beautiful.
love it.
:)

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Posted by keywriter11 Thu May 22, 2008 10:05pm PDT

these are some tight songs, and alli ROCKSS!

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Posted by wearethefuture010 Wed May 28, 2008 10:29am PDT

U should also try these songs: pizzara new york catcher by belle and sebastian and well respected man by the kinks

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Posted by krisskrossred Wed May 28, 2008 7:43pm PDT

Just prooves Alison isn't only talented, but she has phenomenal taste in music as well!
Alison signed an acoustic guitar to give away on the website i help with. I can't enter, but you guys can! www.newnoisemusic.com

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Posted by VietRebel Sun Jun 1, 2008 10:36am PDT

Ditto! (what Gia D said)
Listen to Eisley, they're my fav band.
Alison is amazing also. hahah

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