Mind Soup

Since the 00's decade is almost over, I thought it would be a great idea to list my top 50 songs of this decade.. So here goes: 1- Boston - Augustana (2005) 2- My Immortal - Evanescence (2004) 3- Because of You - Kelly Clarkson (2004) 4- Flowers for a Ghost - Thriving Ivory (2009) 5- Shape of My Heart - Back Street Boys (2000) 6- Beautiful - Christina Aguilera (2002) 7- Fix You - Coldplay (2005) 8- Save the Last Dance for Me *Re-release* - Michael Buble (2005) 9- Goodbye My Lover - James Blunt (2004) 10- My Love - Westlife (2000) 11- Unfaithful - Rihanna (2006) 12- The Scientist - Coldplay (2002) 13- No Promises *Re-release* - Shayne Ward (2006) 14- Kryptonite - Three Doors Down (2000) 15- Bye Bye Bye - NSYNC (2000) 16- Like We Never Loved At All - Faith Hill and Tim McGraw (2005) 17- Over My Head (Cable Car) - The Fray (2005) 18- Secret Life - Thriving Ivory (2008) 19- Every Other Weekend - Reba McEntire and Kenny Chesney (2007) 20- Where is the Love? - Blac...

So I have been obsessing over this band lately. THRIVING IVORY. I even wrote about it in the AUB student newspaper (Outlook) a couple of weeks before. You can download their debut self-titled album here . The album is mainly Piano Rock and Alternative. Below is the article I wrote. One of the newer bands on the music scene is Thriving Ivory. This American alternative/piano-rock band originates from Santa Barbara, California and relocated to San Francisco. Thriving Ivory reached instant fame with their first self-titled album, which was re-released on June 24, 2008. This album was originally released in 2003, but was not well publicized. The sound of the second release was inspired by bands such as U2 and Coldplay. The debut album hit #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart on the strength of the charting single "Angels on the Moon." After half a year, Angels on the Moon appeared on the US Pop 100 Chart, reaching at number 28. This five-piece band challenges one of the 10 ...

Lyrics is below. Secret Life Hangs up her coat like always Wouldn't have it any other way The TV glows in her apartment Much better than most company Is something on your mind? Hands are cold as ice You dance like a queen In spite of all the things you never wanted When you're left out in the cold You dance like a queen Your silhouette is still my reflection You speak to me in riddles, you speak to me in riddles Puts on her face like breathing Another day in black and red Coat is old, car seats freezing And a radio that just won't play You dance like a queen In spite of all the things you never wanted When you're left out in the cold You dance like a queen Your silhouette is still my reflection You speak to me in riddles, you speak to me in riddles Is something on your mind? Hands are cold as ice she says Tell me about your secret life And all the things you've seen Tell me what you think of me You dance like a queen In spite o...