NPR Topics: Discover Songs http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1108&ft=1&f=1108 Song features from NPR Music including All Songs Considered, Song of the Day, Open Mic, Song on Deadline, Music Lists, and more. Listen online to find new music in rock, pop, folk, jazz, urban, blues, classical, and world music. Video sessions of new artists. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:35:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Discover Songs http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1108&ft=1&f=1108 yes The Decade In Music: Taylor Swift's 'Teardrops On My Guitar' (2008) In "Teardrops on My Guitar," Swift tells a common story. She likes this guy named Drew; he likes another girl; she fakes "a smile so he won't see" how much she hurts. Simple enough, but what differentiates Swift from other teen pop stars is that her songs impart viscerally what it feels like to be a teenager, when hyper-real emotions can still be conveyed with timidity. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:35:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120557728&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120557728&ft=1&f=1108 In "Teardrops on My Guitar," Swift tells a common story. She likes this guy named Drew; he likes another girl; she fakes "a smile so he won't see" how much she hurts. Simple enough, but what differentiates Swift from other teen pop stars is that her songs impart viscerally what it feels like to be a teenager, when hyper-real emotions can still be conveyed with timidity. no In "Teardrops on My Guitar," Swift tells a common story. She likes this guy named Drew; he likes another girl; she fakes "a smile so he won't see" how much she hurts. Simple enough, but what differentiates Swift from other teen pop stars is that her songs impart viscerally what it feels like to be a teenager, when hyper-real emotions can still be conveyed with timidity.

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]]> The Decade In Music: Rihanna's 'Umbrella' (2007) All alien-science synthesizers, crispy hi-hats and galvanizing delivery, "Umbrella" is what happens when an unclassifiable singer meets an ineffable song. It turned out to be the summer jam of 2007, echoing across the world to an indelible refrain: "ella, ella / ay, ay, ay." Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:32:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120530500&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120530500&ft=1&f=1108 All alien-science synthesizers, crispy hi-hats and galvanizing delivery, "Umbrella" is what happens when an unclassifiable singer meets an ineffable song. It turned out to be the summer jam of 2007, echoing across the world to an indelible refrain: "ella, ella / ay, ay, ay." no All alien-science synthesizers, crispy hi-hats and galvanizing delivery, "Umbrella" is what happens when an unclassifiable singer meets an ineffable song. It turned out to be the summer jam of 2007, echoing across the world to an indelible refrain: "ella, ella / ay, ay, ay."

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]]> Wagner's Overtures In Full-Spectrum Sound The German composer utilizes powerful orchestral sounds, as well as silence, to elicit a psychological and emotional response from the listener. Who better than conductor Daniel Barenboim, a veteran of the opera pit, to pull it all off? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120461856&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120461856&ft=1&f=1108 The German composer utilizes powerful orchestral sounds, as well as silence, to elicit a psychological and emotional response from the listener. Who better than conductor Daniel Barenboim, a veteran of the opera pit, to pull it all off? no The German composer utilizes powerful orchestral sounds, as well as silence, to elicit a psychological and emotional response from the listener. Who better than conductor Daniel Barenboim, a veteran of the opera pit, to pull it all off?

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]]> Exclusive First Listen: Fever Ray, 'Live At Lulea' Taking time out from the icy synth-pop duo The Knife to perform as Fever Ray, Karin Dreijer-Andersson makes electronic pop music imbued with haunted fragility. Hear a revealing example of Fever Ray's mysterious aesthetic, <em>Live at Lulea</em>, in its entirety until Nov. 24. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120453312&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120453312&ft=1&f=1108 Taking time out from the icy synth-pop duo The Knife to perform as Fever Ray, Karin Dreijer-Andersson makes electronic pop music imbued with haunted fragility. Hear a revealing example of Fever Ray's mysterious aesthetic, <em>Live at Lulea</em>, in its entirety until Nov. 24. 0 no Taking time out from the icy synth-pop duo The Knife to perform as Fever Ray, Karin Dreijer-Andersson makes electronic pop music imbued with haunted fragility. Hear a revealing example of Fever Ray's mysterious aesthetic, Live at Lulea, in its entirety until Nov. 24.

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]]> The Decade In Music: Gnarls Barkley's 'Crazy' (2006) When it was announced that Goodie Mob's Cee-Lo Green and producer Danger Mouse were going to collaborate as Gnarls Barkley, there was no predicting the massive success of "Crazy." It was a song <em>everyone</em> seemed to like, and it remains a left-field wonder of psychedelic soul. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:32:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120469364&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120469364&ft=1&f=1108 When it was announced that Goodie Mob's Cee-Lo Green and producer Danger Mouse were going to collaborate as Gnarls Barkley, there was no predicting the massive success of "Crazy." It was a song <em>everyone</em> seemed to like, and it remains a left-field wonder of psychedelic soul. no When it was announced that Goodie Mob's Cee-Lo Green and producer Danger Mouse were going to collaborate as Gnarls Barkley, there was no predicting the massive success of "Crazy." It was a song everyone seemed to like, and it remains a left-field wonder of psychedelic soul.

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]]> Exclusive First Listen: Norah Jones Jones' new album, <em>The Fall</em>, maintains her jazzy, sultry sound while pushing into more contemporary pop territory. It's a different direction for the singer, but suitable for old fans and newcomers alike. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:44:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120013389&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120013389&ft=1&f=1108 Jones' new album, <em>The Fall</em>, maintains her jazzy, sultry sound while pushing into more contemporary pop territory. It's a different direction for the singer, but suitable for old fans and newcomers alike. 439 no Jones' new album, The Fall, maintains her jazzy, sultry sound while pushing into more contemporary pop territory. It's a different direction for the singer, but suitable for old fans and newcomers alike.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: A-C <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade begins with composer John Adams and runs through Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:47:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120410038&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120410038&ft=1&f=1108 <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade begins with composer John Adams and runs through Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. no All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade begins with composer John Adams and runs through Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: C-J <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues with Kelly Clarkson to Jay-Z. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120409621&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120409621&ft=1&f=1108 <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues with Kelly Clarkson to Jay-Z. no All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues with Kelly Clarkson to Jay-Z.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: O-S <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from OutKast to Sigur Ros. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:11:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120408547&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120408547&ft=1&f=1108 <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from OutKast to Sigur Ros. no All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from OutKast to Sigur Ros.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: S-Z <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Britney Spears to Amy Winehouse. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120400577&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120400577&ft=1&f=1108 <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Britney Spears to Amy Winehouse. no All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Britney Spears to Amy Winehouse.

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]]> The Decade's 50 Most Important Recordings It seemed like an impossible task, but that didn't stop us from trying. With the first decade of the new millennium coming to a close, we decided to compile a list of the 50 most important recordings of the past 10 years &mdash; a list that covers a wide range of styles and genres, with indelible songs and albums that challenge, inspire and captivate. These are the game-changers: records that signaled some sort of shift in the way music is made or sounds, or ones that were especially influential or historically significant. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:34:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120326033&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120326033&ft=1&f=1108 It seemed like an impossible task, but that didn't stop us from trying. With the first decade of the new millennium coming to a close, we decided to compile a list of the 50 most important recordings of the past 10 years &mdash; a list that covers a wide range of styles and genres, with indelible songs and albums that challenge, inspire and captivate. These are the game-changers: records that signaled some sort of shift in the way music is made or sounds, or ones that were especially influential or historically significant. 4784 no It seemed like an impossible task, but that didn't stop us from trying. With the first decade of the new millennium coming to a close, we decided to compile a list of the 50 most important recordings of the past 10 years — a list that covers a wide range of styles and genres, with indelible songs and albums that challenge, inspire and captivate. These are the game-changers: records that signaled some sort of shift in the way music is made or sounds, or ones that were especially influential or historically significant.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: J-M <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Norah Jones to Jason Moran. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:52:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120409149&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120409149&ft=1&f=1108 <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Norah Jones to Jason Moran. no All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Norah Jones to Jason Moran.

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]]> The Decade In Music: Britney Spears' 'Toxic' (2004) A product of the post-teen-pop, pre-Kevin Federline Britney Spears of early 2004, "Toxic" was the second single from Spears' fourth studio album, <em>In the Zone</em>. No longer apologetic or defensive for breaking away from her '90s virginal teeny-bopper image and sound, the Spears in "Toxic" is out to have a good time on her own terms. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:41:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120385043&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120385043&ft=1&f=1108 A product of the post-teen-pop, pre-Kevin Federline Britney Spears of early 2004, "Toxic" was the second single from Spears' fourth studio album, <em>In the Zone</em>. No longer apologetic or defensive for breaking away from her '90s virginal teeny-bopper image and sound, the Spears in "Toxic" is out to have a good time on her own terms. no A product of the post-teen-pop, pre-Kevin Federline Britney Spears of early 2004, "Toxic" was the second single from Spears' fourth studio album, In the Zone. No longer apologetic or defensive for breaking away from her '90s virginal teeny-bopper image and sound, the Spears in "Toxic" is out to have a good time on her own terms.

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]]> The Decade In Music: 50 Cent's 'In Da Club' (2003) "In Da Club" was a ubiquitous presence on seemingly every commercial radio station, at every hour of the day. The song made 50 Cent out to be a loveable, huggable roughneck the likes of which the ladies hadn't seen since Method Man. "I'm into having sex, I ain't into making love," he drawls, adding, "So come give me a hug." Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:54:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120354750&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120354750&ft=1&f=1108 "In Da Club" was a ubiquitous presence on seemingly every commercial radio station, at every hour of the day. The song made 50 Cent out to be a loveable, huggable roughneck the likes of which the ladies hadn't seen since Method Man. "I'm into having sex, I ain't into making love," he drawls, adding, "So come give me a hug." no "In Da Club" was a ubiquitous presence on seemingly every commercial radio station, at every hour of the day. The song made 50 Cent out to be a loveable, huggable roughneck the likes of which the ladies hadn't seen since Method Man. "I'm into having sex, I ain't into making love," he drawls, adding, "So come give me a hug."

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]]> The Decade In Music: Jimmy Eat World's 'The Middle' (2002) Mainstream rock was in dire straits in the early 2000s, but out of a world of jaw-wired-shut self-plagiarizers and rap-rockers came arguably the power-pop anthem of the decade. Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle" is a hopeful, energetically poppy punk song about being yourself. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120291047&ft=1&f=1108 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120291047&ft=1&f=1108 Mainstream rock was in dire straits in the early 2000s, but out of a world of jaw-wired-shut self-plagiarizers and rap-rockers came arguably the power-pop anthem of the decade. Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle" is a hopeful, energetically poppy punk song about being yourself. no Mainstream rock was in dire straits in the early 2000s, but out of a world of jaw-wired-shut self-plagiarizers and rap-rockers came arguably the power-pop anthem of the decade. Jimmy Eat World's "The Middle" is a hopeful, energetically poppy punk song about being yourself.

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