Song(s) of the week

I decided to try something different with this week’s song of the week. I’m going all the way back to the early 2000s. Oh what a magical time it was...

This week’s pick:

“Move On” by Jet

Where I found Jet: Dumb question. Better question – where did you find “Move On” and why is it worthy of a song of the week 8 years after its release? The answer: blatant nostalgia and the prime time teen soap behemoth that was The OC.

Now let me explain – I was an OC fanatic in high school. This isn’t something I’m ashamed of... actually I kind of embrace it. Those were just the times... in my high school the show was pretty much required viewing, and every Thursday after the episodes aired we’d gather round the cafeteria and discuss what happened the night before, lamenting about how we just couldn’t believe this show wasn’t winning Emmy’s.

It was around this time, in the height of my OC obsession, that I went out and bought the soundtrack to the show’s first season.  It was an impulse purchase at best and I’d be lying if I said I fell in love with it right away, but I kept it around and listened to it enough that eventually it started to grow on me.

It’s literally impossible for me to think back on those days now without associating those songs. I can still remember driving around in my parents van listening to the soundtrack over and over again, dreaming about moving to California one day... yeah, I really misinterpreted the main message of that show.

But I always find myself coming back to “Move On.” It may not be the most joyful song in the world, but I’ve always found some comfort in it whenever I’ve had to turn a corner. One thing’s for sure – whenever it comes up on my iPod it’s always a welcome listen.

What I like: It’s a well-sung, well-written song.

Move On - Jet