The Top Five Songs To Listen To When You’re Not Feeling All That Well
5. Stereolab – Jenny Ondioline
The “ooohs” on the chorus are very soothing to any waves of nausea that might rise up.
4. Alan Parsons Project – Don’t Answer Me
I was sick a lot when I was younger, and hearing this song brings me back to those days when my mom would fold out the couch in the living room and let me watch MTV. I’m kind of surprised that comic-book nerds haven’t embraced this clip in a retro way yet, but I’m sure someone out there will school me as to why whatever artist drew these images is not worthy of a career reappraisal.
On a similar note, doesn’t this sound like the theme song to a midday rerun in some alternate universe?
My defenses are so worn down that I’m ready to admit it: I love this song. That bridge! That anthemic chorus! Daniel’s hat is still terrible, though.
1. Mudhoney – Touch Me I’m Sick
I never really need an excuse to listen to Mudhoney, but hey. (Although “Here Comes Sickness” is also appropriate.)
And finally, an honorable mention, if only because its video’s intro is further putting me off trying to keep any food down: