Tin Pan Caravan: Anais Mitchell- 1984

My old roommate and I used to be obsessed with her. We'd go to all of her shows in NH. I think she's amazing. Amazing.

mmmmmmmmmm.

Anais Mitchell is one of the most striking and intelligent artists I've ever heard.

(1st Half)

down at headquarters, theres a big database
with black and white photos of the side of your beautiful face
and your library record, and all your test scores
and an invitation to party like its 1984

baby, dont look so nervous, they just want the facts
and its all written out in the usa patriot act
cause we dont take no chances in a nation at war
so tonight were gonna party like its 1984

(2nd Half)

oh, honey, what did i tell you about the house being bugged?
they can hear us making breakfast, they can hear us making love
but excuse me a minute- big brothers at the door
and hes ready to party like its 1984

you know youre my one and only; you always have been
sure is gonna be lonely after i turn you in
so ill wait till tomorrow to file my report
and tonight we can party like its 1984

its like a hippie drum cirlce... minus the drums and plus the guitars

I've been obsessed with this song since I heard it on the Katherine Albrecht show.

anais mitchell is crazy talented! i saw her perform at the kerrville folk fest and was blown away; seeing her live is such a treat!

Wow

Wow. Very Joanna Newsom, minus the harp. Great stuff.