The Coulda-Shoulda-Woulda Files: Stars Find Love In An “Elevator”
Time for another installment of the Coulda-Shoulda-Woulda Files, where we raid our archives in search of a lost gem.
Artist: Stars Song: “Elevator Love Letter,” 2002 What happened: Before finding indie-rock infamy with 2004’s Set Yourself On Fire, Canada’s Stars released the sparkling Heart. And while “Elevator Love Letter” was a mid-sized hit in the band’s homeland, the group’s stateside breakthrough was still a few years away. Why it should have been a hit: From the ringing opening chords to the pleading finale, “Elevator” is a near-perfect look at love from a distance. Somebody clearly had their heart broken while recording this tune, and we’re all better off because of it:
Stars – Elevator Love Letter [MP3, link expired]
