I have discovered a plethora of fantastic songs over the last few days, thanks to a combination of Scrubs, recommendations from friends, and surfing the Internet.

First off is Old 97's - Question. This has got to be the sweetest, most sincere proposal song. Ever. The lyrics are incredibly simple, as is the tune, and yet, it's so beautiful. When I heard this song on Scrubs (2.15 His Story), I teared up and rewound my video tape four times just to listen to the song.

Next off is Rhett Miller - Come Around. This is another simple and emotional song from Rhett Miller (the frontman of Old 97's). "I'm dressed all in blue / And I'm remembering you / And the dress you wore / When you broke my heart ." This is quite possibly the most lovesick song you'll ever hear.

From a friend comes The Postal Service - Such Great Heights (available as a download from the band's site), one of the happiest songs I've heard to date. Ben Gibbard's earnest vocals and the infectious synths make this one of the catchiest melodies ever. The lyrics are cutely quirky: "I am thinking it's a sign that the freckles / In our eyes are mirror images and when / We kiss they're perfectly aligned." Iron and Wine's acoustic cover of the song is as far from original as it can be. Sam Bean's whispered vocals make it beautifully wistful and fragile. Both versions are well worth the listen.

Another song from The Postal Service is The District Sleeps Alone Tonight (available from Sub Pop's site) which is an incredibly mournful tune. Gibbard's plaintive vocals over the melancholy tune accompanied by staccato drum beats are very affecting; when he sings "You seem so out of context in this gaudy apartment complex / A stranger with your door key explaining that I am just visiting" before exclaiming "And I am finally seeing why I was the one worth leaving," it just tears at your heart in spite of the frenetic electronic beats in the background.

Other bands I've discovered include songs from Snow Patrol, Frou Frou and Royksopp, but I've discovered in the process of writing this entry that my music reviewing skills suck, so I'll stop here. Perhaps another time.