Rach in real life

Today, I listened to Bedtime Tunes for the first time in a little while. While enjoying the soothing tunes, I was surprised to hear a cover of Superstar performed by Sonic Youth… a song I’ve only ever heard by The Carpenters (although I have read that many others have their own special version of it). I watched Juno a few days before, and the song had its few seconds in the film. I remember being just as surprised to hear it then. Now, I’m not much into Sonic Youth, and the most I ever get of the Carpenters is when I’m in the electronics lab at school… but I must say that this teamwork puts a whole new feeling into the words of the song. It’s an entirely new perspective. Karen Carpenter sings almost sappily about lonliness. When Sonic Youth performs it, everything about it suggests an undying and painful longing. In my opinion, the voice and sounds fit the lyrics in a much better way… and for some reason, it stuck me straight in the heart. Go here to listen to em both!

[RACHEL]