Some music leaves an indelible mark: a permanent fixture between synapses that locks the nerve endings together. You will never forget the words, the progression of beats, the melody. It epitomizes an infinity of happiness, regardless of the subject matter.
Stars is that for me. Invincibility coats my throat and my vocal cords burst out the words I've known for almost a decade, and somehow their session with Daytrotter has amplified that feeling in a tranquil swell that fills my being and makes it even easier to sing at the top of my lungs. Replacing the strings with a harmonica and singing seemingly far away, "Your Ex-Lover is Dead" gets a make-over that exaggerates the ache of loss, remorse, spite and forgiveness. Hear the session version above and snag for keeps below, and go to Daytrotter to stream the rest of the tracks and download the whole session for free.