this was only a top 40 hit in canada & europe/australia i guess but it had 12yo me tearing up for reasons i didn’t understand on the bus to school when it played on the radio (shoutout vibe 98.5fm) . obviously this album had a ton of huge hits but this is the only one that left a deep enough impression on me as a rock loving pre teen to buy the single on itunes for $1.29
runner up is hot by avril lavigne (which was also only a top 40 hit in canada/some parts of europe/australia) . it had me so emotional it really hit something in my core & it still makes me teary eyed today , there’s something in the chorus … *insert the ‘actually top 40 hits were best when i was a teen & they stopped making good music whenever i stopped being that age’ sentiment*
Sep 5, 2024
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in 8th grade my friend megan and i would walk around in the suburbs for miles to each others houses and parks and 7/11 and we’d play these songs at full volume on our iphones. we couldn’t drive but we could pick flowers from peoples gardens and go to the park at night…we stayed within our little neighborhood in our small town but felt so free
today i listened to northern downpour by panic at the disco for the first time in years and i started crying at school! i never thought it would be like this again…that beautiful ass song brings me right back to who i am at my core. nostalgia usually gives me the ick but rn it’s sweet to hold on to. like my whole life is changing so fast but some things will always feel the same
Feb 19, 2025
an absolutely cultural reset for me, cried upon first listen. the vulnerability and rawness of the lyrics along side how the album was made are completely overlooked by the artists place within pop culture. 2012 version is the only way, 2016 is half baked.
Apr 23, 2024
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Another user on here recommended a song by Amateur Hour so I decided to check them out. The song of theirs that really resonated with me was “…But If Teenage Is Forever You Will Look For Someone Better.” Something about this song brought me back to my 15 year old self, and all the beauty, confusion, and anguish that comes from being a teenager. It’s like listening to a memory. I’ve been listening to it on repeat a lot, and remembering what is was to be her.
I have the song linked above, and I hope it brings you back to that time as well.
Feb 4, 2024
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there’s that little jolt of joy when you discover that you’re having the same experience as another person
Mar 8, 2025
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it’s the perfect length for me to watch after work , i can start a movie at 11 or even 12 & get to bed at the (mostly) reasonable hour of 1:30 at the latest . sometimes i will extend this to 100 or 110 min if i‘m feeling indulgent or ambitious .
i could watch an hour of tv but this gives me a whole story in only a little bit more time .
Sep 11, 2024
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morning
go to george st diner for breakfast if you’re in the east end , the people are the best there & i’ve never had a bad meal , they also turn tables at a truly impressive rate while never making you feel rushed .. real professionals at work 🫡 [irish breakfast is fantastic in all 3 sizes it’s offered in] -> {afterwards go across the street to window shop at haven if you’re into beautiful but expensive clothing}
in the west end go to the federal it’s quick & reliable & cute , small menu but nothings bad [cubano & eggs federal are standouts for me]
if you want a coffee i think hamers is the best in the city , they really care about what they’re doing & the prices are surprisingly reasonable in a world where a coffee can easily scrape $10 if you’re not careful ... rooms coffee also has a couple locations across the city & the spaces are thoughtful & beautiful & filled w/ the city's creative directoriest types
afternoon
ossington is a ridiculous street but there’s a couple great stores there if you like shopping , lost & found is great for high end basics & i miss you is one of the best designer consignment stores in the city . sonic boom probably has the biggest vinyl selection in the city but it’s also home to toronto‘a only genuine film photobooth , it’s so cute & fun to squeeze into the booth & get a little strip of photos to take home
while around there you can walk around bellwoods & watch the dogs or get some great fruit & oysters from the farmers market if you’re there on a tuesday & head down the street to get a glass of wine at grape witches gorgeous back patio [they’re open from noon]
you could also head west to high park which is huge & a great place for a picnic or a stroll
museum wise the textile museum is small but always has something that takes my breath away , truly special exhibitions if you’re into textile arts
for a snack stop by le’s sandwich [cash only] for a stunningly cheap & surprisingly good banh mi from the owner’s living room or make the trip up to st clair to go to futura granita + gelato exceptional vibrant flavours & unmatched textures .. best in the city & so worth the trek
evening
if you’re west you can go roncesvalles & catch a movie at the revue [the citys best theatre] , just go see whatever is playing the editorial team there is fantastic & the crowd is always fun ! pre movie you can browse vinegar syndrome if you’re into under seen/under distributed movies of all varieties , lots of beautiful re editions here by the house label as well as others
for a nice dinner go to stop or mhel my two favourite restaurants in the city , seasonal & chef driven , both have small but passionate & kind teams who really care about the food & experience , definitely worth the admittedly high price to portion ratio , beautifully considered dishes & drinks but no fussy pretension behind them .
more mid priced options are le swan or bar vendetta [both from jen agg the city’s most publicly opinionated restauranteur who is also one of the best] , dotty’s or cafeteria [one of the new dinner/dance club hybrid spots that are mysteriously becoming a thing here now] cafeteria in particular is headed by eric mcdonald who has been my favourite chef since she blew my mind with what she was doing at sakai bar a few years ago
for drinks go to archive or little jerry for beautiful & interesting wine [little jerry in particular has fantastic warm sound & atmosphere & great vinyl dj’s setting the tone] or black dice for a fun japanese rockabilly cash bar
this is so long sorry … but i love my city & i especially love the food & drink scene/community here i think it’s really something special 🥲
Sep 17, 2024