Hi, I'm Jack, and I'm not a fan of most music from my generation. I can listen to rap, hip hop, pop, or whatever is on the radio, but it's not what I'm going to want to show my kids when I get older. I'm like those old people that will say, "That's not real music, THIS is real music!" and then force my kids to listen to all of Young the Giant's albums.
So, here's future 40+ year old Jack's playlist for his kids to listen to, to represent fifteen of the best (in my opinion) songs from my generation, that may not've been the most popular on the radio.
I'll try to not make them all Young the Giant songs!
1. "Ride"- Twenty One Pilots
There are so many Twenty One Pilots songs to choose from, so I chose the one I like to hear on the radio the most. As a parent, I wouldn't have issue showing all of Twenty One Pilots' songs to my kids.
2. "When You Were Young"- The Killers
Oh, guitar hero. Thanks for showing me great songs.
FYI the song starts at about 1:25 in the music video.
3. "Mind Over Matter"-Young the Giant
I couldn't help myself. That's one Young the Giant song.
Also check out their "In The Open" version, which I think is slightly better.
4. "We Are Young"- Fun.
This song won "song of the year" at the 2013 GRAMMY's. So it's probably okay.
5. "Jackie and Wilson"- Hozier
"We can name our children Jack(ie) and Wilson, raise 'em on rhythm and blues"
6. "Stolen Dance"- Milky Chance
The names rhyme^
7. "Sea of Love"- The National
Fun fact, the National's music can be heard in Game of Thrones. Look it up! Beware of spoilers, however.
8. "Not Your Fault"- Awolnation
Who says you can't make a good music video out of claymation?
9. "Mess is Mine"- Vance Joy
Another case of "any (enter artist's name) song will do."
10. "Little Black Submarines"- The Black Keys
The song starts off slowly, but I promise you, it kicks up in the most epic way.
Also, take notice that this is the shorter version.
11. "Helena Beat"- Foster the People
Also one of my favorite music videos...
12. "Electric Feel"- MGMT
Oh man, I can't wait until the day I look at my son and say, "Today, we are listening to MGMT" and watch him fathom this band.
Side note/fun fact: This song makes for a great alarm/I use this song for my morning alarm.
13. "Dead Sea"- The Lumineers
I couldn't find a music video, so use your imagination.
14. "Colours"- Grouplove
The song starts around the 53 second mark, but take notice of Grouplove's artistic...perspective.
Also, I wouldn't suggest this music video for children.
15. "Typhoon"- Young the Giant
Ha! You thought I had given up my bias! Also, my neighbor really likes this song too.
There isn't a regular music video, so I present you with the "In The Open" version, which is much more similar to the original than "Mind Over Matter." I still suggest you listen to all of Young the Giant's albums music.
Did I miss any great alternative songs?
Do you hate alternative songs?
Cool, let me know in the comments!
But only if you listen to all of these songs first.
