Little Wonders

Song: Little Wonders
Album: Meet the Robinsons (OST)
Artist: Rob Thomas

Amazing how music and a little time can change how we perceive ourselves and things that have affected our lives. If we let it, sorrow can be swept away with the right kind of music. Most might be familiar with the voice of Rob Thomas, (if you've heard a few of the Matchbox 20 hits, you have). It's refreshing to hear a voice that often sang songs of depression and sadness, singing something about the magic of wonderment. The synthesizer, drums, guitar and bass nudge the listener into the new perspective - giving a surge of merriment that sweeps away any despondency, like when entering Disneyland.

From Where You Are

Song: From Where You Are
Album: Smoke & Mirrors
Artist: Lifehouse

A song of loss, and reminiscence, From Where You Are has a nostalgic melody that weeps. The synthesizer echoes of a memory past. No drums, the strums and pluck of the guitars are the sole source of rhythm in this song. The song was written by Jason Wade in dedication to his childhood friend who died in a car accident.

This song is most well known because it was featured in the auto insurance company, Allstate, commercial as a means to discourage teens from driving under the influence of alcohol. Honestly, the depressive nature of the song might lead some to seek solace in the bottle, but hopefully they will recollect the reason for this song and not drive while drunk.

The Silence

Song: The Silence
Album: Anywhere But Here
Artist: Mayday Parade

Hear the angst in the vocals, the awesome drive of the bass and the hook you just want to sing when feeling down simply because you've watched someone else breakdown.

Kryptonite

Song: Kryptonite
Album: The Better Life
Artist: 3 Doors Down

Ever wanted to do the right thing regardless of your head telling you to just leave it all alone? The notes of Kryptonite don't go that high, the chorus drives you, the drums move your feet forward, the strums of the electric guitar fills you with a desire to make things all right again. The bass simply gives a purpose to everything again.

Clocks

Song: Clocks
Album: Rush of Blood to the Head
Artist: Coldplay

Clocks, probably one of Coldplay's most famous songs, and the one that drew me into their fanbase, was written after the band had set their list of tracks for their 2nd album - Rush of Blood to the Head. Inspired by Muse, Clocks features a repetitive melody on the piano with minimal soundscape on the drums, guitar, bass, strings and synthetic sounds. The release of the album was delayed two months untill Coldplay was satisfied with the track list. I think I speak for all Coldplay fans when I say it's a damn good thing they didn't withhold the song from us.

Attention

Song: Attention
Album: Consolers of The Lonely
Artist: The Raconteurs

This attention grabbing song makes you wanna to throw off all concerns and just jump and dance and headbang (even if your hair isn't long enough). Every note of the guitar grabs your attention... in fact when listening in stereo, the guitars are panned hard, each side vies for your attention.