The Lucksmiths - To Absent Votes

 11/05/2008 08:30:26  ♥ written by vu ()

As the world is now quite aware, the longest race for Presidency came to its conclusion last night. I'm relieved now that it's over, and I hope Barack Obama will do something about the economy (it seems that the economy only really became a concern towards the end).

I was looking to reuse Drugstore's "El Presidente", but the subject matter of a President assassination didn't sit well with me, so instead I am offering one of my favorite song of all time: "To Absent Votes" by The Lucksmiths.

There is just something about this song that I absolutely love. It's the mellow melody, it's the way singer/drummer Tali White paints the picture of a town, post election day.

And you're not one for anecdotes
But remember our delight
As we drank to absent boats
It was just a perfect night
Then a solitary sail
The softness of the light
The moon a fingernail
The chance that you were right

Wow, right? Some of the best lyrics ever. This particular song was written by bassist Marty Donald, who's also cranked out some other hits for me: "A Hiccup In Your Happiness", "The Chapter In Your Life Entitled San Francisco", "Shine On Me", "Frisbee", and many more. You know, come to think of it, all Lucksmiths songs are hits for me. They are just too witty for their own good.

Anyroad, their brand new album, First Frost was just released by Lost and Lonesome in Australia, and as poor as I am, I don't think I can afford an import copy (please see comment below).

Still, they are one of my favorite band, be sure to read our previous articles on them. Here are some more songs by the Luckies:

The Lucksmiths - Frisbee

Young And Dumb 2 comments

The Art Of Cooking For Two

Under the Rotunda 1 comment

Cassingle Revival 2 comments

Links: thelucksmiths.com.au myspace.com/lucksmiths

M-----l replied to Lost And Lonesome’s comment: Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 10:10 PM

Thanks for the info. I checked out Matinee's website. They're offering First Frost for $10.