Random Rules, anyone?

[Early Worm]

I'm new here and just wondering what music all the other Office fans listen to, so I'm stealing a gimmick from The Onion called "Random Rules" To play, get your iPod or MP3 player, hit "Shuffle Songs" and list & comment on the first 10 songs that come up. No skipping tracks that you're embarrassed by.

Here's mine:

1. "Good Day" by Luce
A terrific, feel-good, summery song. I like it's positive vibe. "it's a pretty good day - I'm looking forward to tomorrow" Coincidentally, this song was used in a furniture commercial that my best friend directed and my neices and nephew were in.

2. "If You Intend" by 10,000 Maniacs
I love Natalie Mercahnt's voice - especially on the ones where she really belts it out, like this one. I think her solo stuff has been too subdued.

3. "Mallo Cup" by The Lemonheads
An early tune from Evan Dando and company before he became an alt-rock darling. Raw androckin', if not as catchy as the stuff from their mid-90's heyday.

4. "Suzy Lee" by The White Stripes
This is from their first album that just blew me away when I first heard it. I didn't know if it was great, but at least it wasn't like anything else. This song is a bit plodding, however.

5. "Not Ready To Make Nice" by the Dixie Chicks
This is the version from last years Star Lounge Collection from an L.A. radio station and this is actually the first time I've listened to it. Hmmm...I'm no country fan, but this Ok and a pretty good response to what they've been through.

6. "(Like A) Zombie" by The Wallets
Please tell me someone else out there remembers this Minneapolis band from the 80's - at least their almost-hit "Totally Nude". This is a funky little number from their second and last album "Body Talk" I read that their lead singer now does the music for Target's TV commercials.

7. "Superdeformed" by Matthew Sweet
A great song that I think was an outtake from the "Altered Beast" album that ended up on the "No Alternative" compilation. I saw him perform this song live a few times and I have no idea why he didn't deem it worthy of inclusion on one of his albums.

8. "The Break" by Soul Asylum
From the "So I Married An Axe Murderer" Soundtrack. For a while, Dave Pirner was one of the best songwriters in Rock. This was at the tail end of that time. Great imagey and clever wordplay backed by a great hook. Their new album - "The Silver Lining" is pretty good, too.

9. "In My Command" by Crowded House
Live version from the "Farewell To The World" CD. I love all things by the Finn Brothers - Split Enz, Crowded House and their solo stuff. They prove pop music need not be idiotic. I'm looking forward to the upcoming Crowded House reunion tour almost as much as the Police tour. Almost.

10. "Sunglasses At Night" by Corey Hart
Proof that I didn't skip the embarrassing stuff. This, I guess, is the danger of being able to put your whole music collection in the palm of your hand. People always refer to him as a one-hit wonder, but it seems to me he had at least a couple other popular songs lkee "It Ain't Enough" and "Never Surrender". Listening to this - it's amazing what we once considered worthy of a purchase. Plus I got the album cover art up on my iPod and is it just me or does he look a lot like David Duchovney?

Well, that's it for me. I look forward to everyone's input - but then again, I'm kind of a music geek.

[nikki89]

1. T-Pau - Heart and Soul
Total 80s song, I love it.

2. Hot Hot Heat - Middle of Nowhere
I first heard this in a Office tribute vid on Youtube and had to download it right then. Just an awesome song.

3. Diamond Rio - Unbelievable
Very cute and catchy song by Diamond Rio, one of my favorite country groups.

4. Adam Sandler - Grow Old With You
The Wedding Singer is my favorite movie of all time. Adam Sandler is so adorable in it, especially when he's singing this song at the end.

5. Sugarcult - Bouncing of the Walls
Fun, catchy song.

6. Madonna - Santa Baby
One of my favorite Christmas songs. I prefer this version to the original.

7. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
Classic song, I don't know how you couldn't like it.

8. Deep Blue Something - Tonight
I first heard this song in BASEketball, loved it ever since.

9. Kyle(from South Park) - I A Jew On Christmas
Awww, I feel so sorry for Kyle in this song. I haven't watched South Park in a while, but I listen to this from time to time because it's so cute.

10. Buckcherry - Crazy B**ch
Kind of a dirty song, but the beat is so cool I had to download it.

[lemandy]

i just have to say.. interesting music tastes! i was driving home from some activities today and "never surrender" by corey hart came on the radio and i flipped because i LOVE corey hart lol.

[penguin]

Fun idea! I don't have the ipod, but I'll use my little mp3 player.

1. Jason Mraz "Rainbow Connection"
I heard his version long before Andy Bernard's or anyone else's and it gave me chills. He is hands down one of the best artists I've heard revamp old songs. Love him.

2. Joshua Radin "paperweight"
nice little duet. I downloaded a bunch of his songs after hearing his song "cry" when I was learning choreography for a dance piece.

3. The LOST Podcast with Jay & Jack - yeah, I'm that big of a nerd. But they're a really fun and well balanced podcast.

4. Josh Radin "The One"
One of the batch of his songs I downloaded. Very mellow listening, but I like his voice.

5. Hal Ketchum "Smalltown Saturday night"
And cue the embarrassing song...My college roomates listened to country ALL THE TIME and this one got stuck in my head. Now that I don't have them in my life, I get a craving for some country every now and then.

6. Death Cab for Cutie "Transatlanticism"
One of my favorite Death Cab songs. Their music is awesome--I feel like it's an epic score to a movie.

7. The Police "Magic"
No joke. It's been stuck in my head since Phyllis's wedding.

8. Avril Lavigne "How does it feel"
I liked this song the first couple of times I heard it, so I downloaded it. I'm kind of tired of it now though.

9. Jason Mraz & Tristan Prettyman "All I want for Christmas is Us"
A really really pretty duet they performed live, but never made it to the recording studio as far as I know. I get really tired of normal christmas songs so I love it when something is novel and not too cheesy. It's not Christmas time, but I love it anyways.

10. Jack Johnson "Better Together" (live aol sessions version)
I love his music. Before the tragic death of my ipod I had all of his albums. It's such the perfect balance of peaceful and happy.
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[agentscarn]

1. Rise Against - Swing Life Away
Very carefree song about just that, swinging life away. A nice acoustic vibe with great background vocals. "we live on front porches and swing life away, we get by just fine here on minimum wage."

2. Sherwood - Something Worth Knowing
First off, Sherwood is an amazing unknown band. They have a very bright feel to them and are very skilled in lyrics writing. Look them up, you will be thankful. This song by them reminds me of my good friends. "we both pursue something worth knowing, but i may not end with the same thing as you."

3. Jekyll And Hyde musical - Letting Go
I'll admit, I'm a sucker for musicals. I play the trumpet and have played in my high school's pit band for them and I loved it. Jekyll and Hyde is one of my favorites, this song is a very beautiful duet from it. "letting go, when the time comes i know i shall return someday, but til then this is when i have to find my way."

4. Explosions In The Sky - Goodbye
Oh man how I love this band. They are all instrumental and create amazingly moving songs with wonderful guitar lines and drums. They did the soundtrack for the movie Friday Night Lights and this song is from it. These guys bring tears to my eyes, not afraid to admit it.

5. Kansas - Carry On My Wayward Son
Ah yes, a classic song. Awesome guitar and vocals. Just a great rock song.

6. Rogue Wave - Temporary
This is a great indie band, this the closing song from their second album. A great acoustic with strings that add great atmosphere. Look this band up as well.

7. John Mellencamp - R.O.C.K. In The USA
I go to Indiana University in Bloomington where Mellencamp grew up. This song rocks and what makes it even cooler is it is a tune we play in the stands for marching band and basketball band.

8. The Get Up Kids - Close To Home
This is one of my favorite bands ever. They changed my life. I grew up listening to these guys and I could always relate to their songs and they give an amazing concert. I was lucky to go see them on their farewell tour in 2005. This song is from their second album Something To Write Home About, one of the best selling albums in their genre. It is very hard to classify these guys, they are rock but emotional but not 'emo' but indie as well. Whatever they are, they are outstanding and speak to me like no other band can.

9. Paul Simon - Mother And Child Reunion
A great singer/songwriter. Got introduced to him in my history of rock and roll class. This song has a sweet island feel. From one Paul to another Paul, I love your music.

10. John Powell: The Bourne Supremacy soundtrack - To The Roof
I love soundtracks as well and love both Bourne soundtracks. This is actually my favorite one from Supremacy, very suspenseful and spy like. Has a wonderful strings with a melody making you feel like you are being chased.
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[c.taylor]

Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue-Toby Keith
I'm a country girl at heart. I went through a period of all country music. Not one of my favorites...but it was on the cd

ok this isn't working out very well for me

I'm Gonna Getcha Good-Shania Twain
ok seriously guys i REALLY don't listen to this much country music. Once again. I liked one of the songs, bought the entire cd, which is now on my ipod..which is named Mozart. He little and blue and I love him.

FINALLY!!!!

My Savior, My God-Aaron Shust
Beautiful song. I love his voice and the words are just so up lifting and wow. Great muscian

dang it!

No One Needs to Know Right Now- Shania Twain
this is just not working out well for me...i guess it's proof that i'm not skipping

Love Heals- The Rent Soundtrack
I actually don't know this song. I've never seen the movie but my friend said that the soundtrack was good so I got it. I'm a sucker for soundtracks.

Family- Dreamgirls soundtrack
One of the best movies I've seen in a while. I LOVE the music. And the movie was so great. Loved Jenniger Hudson and Beyonce. I read somewhere that Diana Ross said that the story is closer to the truth than anyone will ever know.

Chevette- Audio Adrenaline
OLD SONG. It was on my Wow 1999 cd. I was in junior high. good song though

Your Song- Ewan MacGregor Moulin Rouge Soundtrack
my heart melts everytime this song is sung. My boyfriend sings it to me all the time. I guess it's kind of Our Song. And Ewan Macgregor...WOW I'm in a puddle everytime he belts out a note

Your MY Better Half-Keith Urban
Now he is one of the country singers that I actually like. He may make some wierd choices but he has a great voice.

How to Save a Life- The Fray
great Cd great song. A little overdone, but that's not they're fault.



ok...i'm gonna have to play this game later. I have all sorts of wierd songs on my computer that show my REAL personality. But none of them just happened to come up this time
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[pretzel_daydream_believer]

1. It Aint Me, Babe ~ Walk The Line Soundtrack
I LOVE this movie. I'm not typically a big country fan, but after seeing the movie, I downloaded the entire soundtrack and am now in love with it as well.

2. Unfold ~ Jason Mraz
Not one of my favorite songs of his, but Jason Mraz is one of very favorite artists.

3. Road Outside Columbus Ohio ~ OAR
I've been an OAR fan for many years, and am sooo excited that they're becomming more and more now. Their comination of sounds and lyrics make them true artists. And this song in particular is my favorite in this album.

4. Cecila ~ Simon and Garfunkel
I can't help but get this song stuck in my head.

5. Harder to Breathe ~ Maroon 5
I always feel like I'm at the gym when I listen to this song, since they play it in there constantly. I'm not a huuge fan of Maroon 5, but I do really like some songs. And Rashida Jones song backup for them!

6. City of Angels ~ Goo Goo Dolls
Beautiful song, beauitful lyrics. One of the few songs in existence that can make me cry.

7. The Lion Sleeps Tonight ~ Three Dog Night
Hehe. I always think of the Lion King when I hear this....as well as my great uncle, who was the band's manager for a bit.

8. Chandler Gay ~ Phoebe Buffay
I have every song of Miss Buffay's on my iPod!

9. No Good Deed ~ Wicked
I'm a HUGE Broadway musical fan...and Wicked is one of my top 3 favorites. This song is incredibly powerful and seriously sends shivers up my spine.

10. All Been Said ~ Matt Nathanson
An amazingly talented artist than unfortunatly not too many people even know of.
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Yeppers.

Phyllis: My boyfriend Bob Vance, from Vance Refrigeration, gave me a Vance Refrigeration credit card. Only for emergencies...
Kevin: An emergency like... you have an ice cream cake, and you're on the sun, and it's melting...
Angela: You don't use it to buy refrigerators, Kevin.

Voldemort! Voldemort! Voldemort!

[jossifer]

1. Garbage - "Deadwood"
A b-side (or g-side, even), my favorite non-album track. The band didn't like the finished song, but there's something familiar about this song that I just can't place. I love it. The guitars layered over Shirley's vocals are amazing.

2. Nuclear Rabbit - "Smearing Wet Concrete"
The album this is on is more heavy, hardcore-sounding than what Nuke used to play. Their prior albums are more eccentric, weird, and fun. These guys put on a fantastic show. So much energy!

3. Inkubus Sukkubus - "Fire of Love"
Oh, my gothic club dancing industrial phase. The vocalist has a very haunting voice. This is another one of those fast-paced goth songs.

4. AFI - "The Mother in Me"
Oh, AFI, how good you used to be. Fast, loud, roaring guitars. I miss these guys. This album, "Answer That and Stay Fashionable" - so freaking good.

5. Scarling. - "Manorexic"
You might remember Jessicka from her previous band, Jack Off Jill. Well, she's still got it - their site has a pretty good description:

[nikki89]

Playing again because.... I feel like it? And I'm bored . So here we go:

1. Savage Garden - I Want You
Really fun, upbeat song.

2. OMC - How Bizarre
This one takes me back to when I was a kid. And it's impossible to get out of your head.

3. Michael Buble - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
I LOVE Michael Buble. I have 5 different versions of this song on my computer and this is my favorite.

4. U2 - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
2nd coolest song ever, in my opinion(Elevation by U2 is the 1st). I just love it.

5. South Park/Team America - Montage
I love this song, because it's so true.

6. Nickelback - Far Away
Great song, but I'm kind of sick of it now.

7. Green Day - When I Come Around
One of my favorite Green Day songs, I have to listen every time it's on the radio.

8. Lenny Kravitz - American Woman
3rd coolest song ever. I could listen to the intro a million times. Way better than the original in my opinion.

9. Adam Sandler - Lunch Lady Land
Classic, absolutely hilarious SNL sketch.

10. Soho - Whisper to a Scream(Birds Fly)
From the Scream soundtrack. I have 3 versions of this song on my computer and this is my favorite.

[Monerz]

Holiday – Weezer
Love Weezer. Especially their old stuff. This song is a classic "Weezer" song.

Consequence – The Notwist
This is some UK band. Very melodic! Almost Death Cab for Cutie-ish.

Feeling All Right – Lauryn Hill & The Gorillaz
Love Lauryn Hill. Love the Gorillaz even more, a nice cruise song.

Street Fighter 2 Vega’s Ballad – McVaffe
I am obsessed with video game music. And McVaffe is a genius at remixes.

Nachna Soniye – Kam Bhamra
This is a remixed bhangra song. Bhangra = a type of East Indian dance.

I can’t – Radiohead
Radiohead is a bad after my heart.

Fade Together – Franz Ferdinand
A slower, yet still has that indie vibe, song from one of my favourite bands.

Sick Cycle Carousel – Lifehouse
This song reminds me of high school. Very deep, and I was so into this band in high school.

I Got Rhythm – Lena Horne feat. Q-Tip
This is from Take the Lead soundtrack, mix of Jazz and Rap. Very catchy!

You Talk Way Too Much – The Strokes
I :heart: dance rock.

[Quessadilla]

All You Need is Love - The Beatles
Need I really comment? This song is awesome and really good if you like to sing along with what you listen to (And who doesn't?!). As is the new LOVE album!!

Hammer to Fall - Queen
Not my favourite Queen song but a good one none the less.

I Will be Here - Raze
Random on Christian hit wonder. This is probably the cheesiest song ever. So wonderfully 90s.

Crazy Frog Sounds-Crazy Frog
I really gotta stop letting my little brother use my computer!

Heard Em Say - Kanye West and Adam Levine
The collaboration of two really good artists. Though I haven't heard much from either of them in a while. The video for this song reminds me of Sesame Street. All in all, really easy listening.

As Told by Ginger Theme - I think Macy Gray
Yes... I love my cartoon tv show theme songs. I think this one's the best. Its short and to the point with it's awesome message and the show is sooooo cute!

Gettin' Ready Rag - From the Musical of the same name
Best musical I've never seen! I love every single song on the soundtrack.

The End - The Beatles
Abbey Road altogether was an awesome album. The End=musical masterpiece.

Volunteers - Jefferson Plane
One of the reasons the Forrest Gump soundtrack is the best movie Soundtrack EVER!

Because - The Beatles
Yes folks... in case you haven't noticed, I love my Beatles!!
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[Da Belle of Da Ball]

Ohh, this is a cool thread. Ok, here goes:

1) Love of my Life-Brian Mc Knight

2) Crush-Dave Matthews Band

3) Rebecca Lynn-Brian White

4) I don't Trust Myself-John Mayer

5) Shameless-Garth Brooks

6) I'm Still in Love with You- Al Green

7) Lost Without You-Robin Thicke (Ohh...so very HOT!)

8 One on One-Hall and Oates

9) Just to See you Smile-Tim McGraw

10) John Legend- Save Room
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[Adam]

[Lan Jevinson]

Well I obviously don't feel like getting any work done right now!

1. Foolish Love- Rufus Wainwright
Oh, I love me some Rufus. Definitely reminds me of my sophomore year of college when I randomly bought a CD of his.

2. Get Him Back- Fiona Apple
Fiona's great for when you're feeling moody

3. Wonderful- Wicked Soundtrack
I haven't actually seen this show yet but I'm obsessed by the soundtrack

4. New Deep- John Mayer
Off of Mayer's second album, which I didn't like as much as the first. I haven't heard this song in forever

5. Catalyst- Anna Nalick
Anna also sings "Breathe" which you hear in every other episode of Grey's Anatomy haha. But I saw her in concert in DC and she was awesome even though she had laryngitis (sp?) at the time

6. Quiet- Rachel Yamagata
I downloaded this because of How I Met Your Mother- hardly any of the songs that they feature on the show are on the DVD. Is that a pathetic reason for liking a song? Wait, better not answer that...

7. Song For A Friend- Jason Mraz
um, I have no idea. I don't think I've ever heard this song before!

8. Within You Without You- The Beatles
ooh, trippy Beatles are the best kind of Beatles

9. To Your Love- Fiona Apple
more Fiona! I must be feeling angsty today

10. I Want You To Want Me- Cheap Trick
yessss. Great kareoke song!

okay, yay, not embarrassed by any of those songs!
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[Da Belle of Da Ball]

[Adam]

[DundieJ]

Oooh, fun:

1. Cell Block Tango- Chicago Movie Soundtrack
What a fun song. From a fun movie. I haven't listened to this soundtrack in forever, but its nice to be reminded of its total coolness.

2. Give it Away- Red Hot Chili Peppers
Not one of my favorite RHCP songs. But I love RHCP. So, I'll give them permission to write a bad song or two.

3. One Less Bell to Answer- Fifth Dimension
I like this song. However, I only listen to it in the context of the Running With Scissors Soundtrack.

4. Kitty- Presidents of the United States of America
What a fun band. What a wierd song. I really am in love with the album this is off of. (its self titled)

5. As Lovers Go- Dashboard Confessional
Song of the Summer, 2005. I just really was obsessed with this song that summer. I made a few other people from the camp I go to love it also.

6. I Should Tell You- Rent Soundtrack (the Broadway one, not the movie one)
OMG!! OMG!! SO EXCITED!! SEEING RENT FOR THE THIRD TIME ONE WEEK FROM FRIDAY!! OMG!!

7. Pride (In the Name of Love)- U2
One of the best songs by one of the best bands of all time. What more is there to say. Well, lets ask Michael Scott:

[Adam]

Well, I had to do this sooner or later. Here's some random ones from my iPod. Remember, these are random from hundreds of songs, so no laughing!

Clint Black - A Bad Goodbye
I really like Clint Black's voice. He's one of my favorite country singers, and this is a nice, powerful duet. My fiance and I's song is "When I Said I Do" by Clint Black, which happens to be a great wedding song, so that will be our first song to dance to. On a side note, we sang "When I Said I Do" in a talent-show-esque thingy in high school.

Mark Schultz - Time of My Life
Mark Schultz is a Christian singer with an amazing voice. The last verse of this song is a tear jerker. He seems to be great at those.

[c.taylor]

am i allowed to go twice?
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[pretzel_daydream_believer]