"In a manner of speaking" Tuxedomon

I wasn't going to post this song today, but as I was searching for a mood, Nouvelle Vague popped up in my feed and it brought me back to 2004. They covered THIS song by post punk band, Tuxedomon. The French collective (NV) album was a favorite of mine, covering songs in a bosa nova-lounge style. They covered lots of my favorite bands from the day-- The Cure, XTC, Joy Division, Depeche Mode and more. Some of the songs included-- "I'll Melt with You" "Love Will Tear Us Apart" "Making Plans for Nigel" "I Just Can't Get Enough""A Forest" "This is Not a Love Song"

In 2004, I just started volunteering at WFHB, and I consumed copious amounts of music at the time. My afternoon mix required me to play several new releases per hour. While processing my newly acquired Legally Separated status, music was a welcomed distraction. But songs like this one bring it all back to the surface--so raw and full of truth--and pain. That was a painful time, for sure.

I have the day off today, and I am enjoying the solitude. Time goes by at a slower and more reflective pace. All the while, the world is running around thinking that the work they do is so necessary and important. I used to be such a productive little robot too. People live their lives in a constant state of distraction. On days like this, I'm so glad I got off that fucking hampster wheel.

Take a listen to these--side by side. What do you think?