Albums that have influenced me and have a place on my playlist:
Grinspoon - Thrills, Kills + Sunday Pills
Grinspoon was the first gig I ever went to back when I was a baby teenager and our parents dropped us off and picked us up.
AQUA - Aquarium
The first album I ever bought. Classic 90s pop!
Good luck trying to get 'Barbie Girl' out of your head now...
Kisschasy - United Paper People
'Black Dress' is my favourite song off the album and possibly my favourite song ever. ❤
I met Kisschasy at an after party of a gig they were support act for (I was more excited to see them). I was way starstruck and not sure that actual words came out of my mouth. I also lost a shoe that night. Good times.
PNAU - self titled
At their peak PNAU ran a competition to win the chance to be a wild dancing strawberry on stage at one of their shows. My deepest regret in life is not entering said competition.
Shania Twain - Come On Over
No shame... I've always been a Shania fan. When I eventually get the balls to sing a karaoke solo 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' will be my song of choice. 🎤
Pink - M!ssundaztood
I think of Pink's music as pop with a purpose. She has things to say and I like to listen. Her lyrics are honest and raw, showing true vulnerability. When I listen to her songs I feel like I'm listening to her personal diary. In particular 'Family Portrait' really tears at the heartstrings.
'Black Dress' is my favourite song off the album and possibly my favourite song ever. ❤
I met Kisschasy at an after party of a gig they were support act for (I was more excited to see them). I was way starstruck and not sure that actual words came out of my mouth. I also lost a shoe that night. Good times.
PNAU - self titled
At their peak PNAU ran a competition to win the chance to be a wild dancing strawberry on stage at one of their shows. My deepest regret in life is not entering said competition.
No shame... I've always been a Shania fan. When I eventually get the balls to sing a karaoke solo 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' will be my song of choice. 🎤
Pink - M!ssundaztood
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - By The Way
'The Zephyr Song' soothes me. 'Can't Stop' excites me.
I'm currently reading Anthony Kiedis' eye-opening autobiography 'Scar Tissue' and crossing my fingers I can get tickets to the bands first Australian tour in over 12 years. Wish me luck!
Michael Jackson - Thiller
The King of Pop! How selfish of him to die before I could see him perform live. I mean really.
I guess the old videos will have to do - my favourite moment of which being when Michael (and by Michael I mean his stunt double) flies off stage in a jetpack! Mind blown.
Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
There's nothing like a Bruno Mars song to lift my spirits!
I know 'Uptown Funk' isn't included on this album, but it should be so I'm going to talk about it anyway. In my old Zumba class this song became our favourite track to dance to and was regularly requested.
Bruno Mars' commanding showmanship, charisma and style make him a likely candidate for the current King of Pop!
Avril Lavigne - Let Go
Every angsty teenager needs an angsty soundtrack. This was mine.
For a friend's dress up party I dressed as a skater girl and brought my brother's skateboard with me to complete the look, which was no doubt Avril Lavigne inspired. I couldn't skateboard to save my life, but whatever.
Triple J Hottest 100 Volume 6 - 1998
What a year! I was and still am obsessed with these songs:
Addicted to Bass - Josh Abrahams and Amiel Daemion
I Don't Like It - Pauline Pantsdown
Intergalactic - Beastie Boys
One Week - Barenaked Ladies
The Rockafeller Skank - Fatboy Slim
I've never voted in the Hottest 100 and to be honest probably never will, but I still love listening to the countdown each year on Australia Day.
