After waking up and spending most of the morning in an unexplicably foul mood, I returned to my apartment after classes seeking a mood boost. After a quick lunch and some amusing TV (which is tough to come by these days), I found myself in search of a musical fix. I have quite a few "feel-good" albums in my CD arsenal, and today Flin Flon's "Boo-Boo" was my weapon of choice. I can't recall how exactly I first heard of Flin Flon (most likely through Last.fm), but I was pleasantly surprised to come across this album, a "used" copy (listened to not more than once, if at all, by its previous owner), for $7 at FYE this summer. I was struck by its "playful" demeanor and nonsensical lyrics right off the bat, and given the season, it was a perfect fit. Every time I give it a spin, it brings back those colorful moods that the summertime stirs up. Laughter may be the best medicine, but music is certainly nipping on its heels.
To learn more about Flin Flon:
http://www.teenbeat.net/artists/flinflon.htmFYE has had a few surprises in store, especially for being generally overpriced and having a hit-or-miss selection...the Flin Flon CD was probably my favorite find, but the best deal I got, hands down, was The Up On In's "Steps For The Light" album. It was a "used" copy for $2.99...but the best part was opening it up to find that it was still sealed. Brand spanking new. The luck of the draw indeed...
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