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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! This week’s topic is Audio Freebie so I’m taking a break from books to discuss music! Whether I’m cleaning, cooking, driving, or going for a run, I love listening music. Like a really great book, music can be a mood booster, calming, or energizing. I debated on how to approach this topic. Should I list my ten favorite bands, albums, songs? Then I had an unusual experience, and I knew I had to share it. So today before I get to my list, I’m going to talk about an amazing band called The Maine.
A couple years ago I was at a concert, and The Maine were the opening act. They put on such a great show. I was immediately hooked. Their newest album is being released on Friday, March 29th. I pre-ordered it last month, which speaks to how much I love this band. I’m very particular about my music, and I never pre-order anything. However, I have a lot of faith in this band.
A couple weeks ago shortly after putting my kids to bed, my phone rang. It was a restricted number, and I don’t normally answer my phone if I don’t know the number. However, I picked it up without thinking. It was Garrett Nickelsen, the bass player for The Maine….. He was calling to thank me for pre-ordering their album! I know The Maine does things like this. I’ve seen videos on you tube of them calling fans, but never expected to be lucky enough to get a call. The conversation went something like this.
Garrett: Is this (my real name, but I’m not sharing that here 🙂 )?
Me: Yes
Garrett: This is Garrett from The Maine, and you pre-ordered our album.
Me: (freaking out inside but staying calm outwardly) Yes I did.
Garrett: I just wanted to call and say thanks. We really appreciate it.
Me: Yeah, I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve enjoyed the songs you’ve released so far. (I’m so not cool)
Garrett: So how has your day been?
Me: It’s been pretty good. Both my kids have colds so I’ve been dealing with that. (Seriously?! Thanks the best thing I can think to say when talking to a member of such an awesome band?!)
Garrett: Oh yeah, cold and flu season is terrible. Hope they feel better soon.
Me: Thanks. (still kicking myself for not thinking of something better to say but also thinking how nice Garrett is being)
Garrett: Well, thanks again for your support, and I hope to see you out on tour this year.
Me: I already have tickets to one of the shows! (Finally I have something cool to say!)
Garrett: Awesome! Thanks! See you out on tour then. Have a good night!
Me: You too, and thanks for calling!
I disconnected the call and promptly freaked out. (and thought of so many better things I could have said)
So today in honor of The Maine being such an amazing band and so great to their fans, I’m going to list some of my favorite songs by The Maine. The titles are linked to you tube. I recommend using earbuds if you’re at work as some of the lyrical content might not be appropriate for that setting.
From their sixth album Lovely Little Lonely
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From their fifth album American Candy
- Miles Away
- English Girls
- Diet Soda Society
- Am I Pretty-This one has a short segment before getting to the song. You can fast forward, but I think it is worth watching the whole video.
- (Un)Lost
From their fourth album Forever Halloween
From their third album Pioneer
I’ve clearly exceeded ten songs, but I just couldn’t help myself. I hope you get a chance to listen to some of the songs, and I hope you like them!
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