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Last night’s Gossip Girl was a bit sleepy. They played the same two songs quite a bit (one of them a nice Just Jack track that I wholly approve of, and another featuring Blair Waldorf herself). Despite showing some bias with Cobra Starship, Gossip Girl also paid tribute to one of the blogosphere’s favorite French rockers, Phoenix.
Other than that, the second episode was void of any other savvy music selections. A bit odd for Gossip Girl, but it’s been known to happen. Will the smooth, irresistible stylings of Phoenix be enough to call this episode a win?
Gossip Girl, Season 3, Episode 2: The Freshman
[download id="286"] My pick of the night.
Names In Vain – Problems With Authority Summons Thanks Keso!
[download id="287"] This song has been stuck in my head all summer long, I resent it now.
[download id="288"] Phoenix is everywhere now.
[download id="289"] This song probably fits the episode most. Plus it’s so catchy, it’s stupid.
I’ll go with no. I would have been a bit more impressed if Gossip Girl played Phoenix’s new single, “Fences,” and not the song everyone’s been creaming about for over half a year now (“1901″). Hell, I’d even settle for the superior “Lisztomania,” or the oft-criminally ignored “Big Sun.”
by on September 22, 2009 ‡ 7 reactions
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I feel you Luis, one of the worst music jobs on the show. I don't know what was Alex thinking but it sucked.
On Gossip Girl fan page on FB there was a status where you could ask her any question I just hope that we will hear answers to the most interesting ones. I asked her if she planned on comissioning (in lack of a better term) a band that would do a song just for GG.
Just because I think it would be punny, I'd like to see Gossip do a song for
Gossip Girl.
Well I think that we can bet that in some of the future episodes there will be a song from Gossip. My money is on the Dimestore Diamond, it has that GG sound to it (which is a stupid qualification but still).
Yeah, though I have the feeling Alex is all about the big crossover singles. So my guess is “Heavy Gross”
While I'm guessing songs that we might hear this season, let me throw in “Song For No One” by Miike Snow. “Eazy Speaks” by Apostle of Hustle. Passion Pit, maybe “Little Secrets” or “The Reeling.” Discovery “Orange Shirt”
Those are all very… Gossip Girl-y. lol
Phoenix saved this ep for me. Too much cobra starship love (which isn't really a bad thing, but just weird for GG). But at least the episode was interesting. Minus Nate Archibald. He's such a snoozefest and his new Whoville girlfriend is just as boring too.
Whenever I see his new GF I think of Reba, and that's a bad thing
what is the very last song that was played? (episode 2 season 3)
just jack – embers
Luis, the song by Names In Vain is called “Summons”, not “Problems With Authority”. Read this:
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=b…
Even if 1901 is adorned by everyone, you can't knock that song because there are so many great remixes of it out there that it never gets old, atleast not quite yet. Just Jack's Embers is one of his best songs, can you just start watching season 3? or will you be lost if you havent seen the previous two?
I love 1901, but I would like other great Phoenix tracks to see some exposure as well (hello, Lisztomania). Oh and I do not recommend just jumping in season 3… not because you'll be lost or something like that (though you probably will be), but you'll probably end up disliking it
I would like to hear Lasso it suits perfectly to the ambient
you'll be a little lost, and sort of bored. it has been relying heavily on
the characters' pasts so far.
PS: i love 1901, but I was just saying that there would are better, less
exposed choices.
I love 1901, but I would like other great Phoenix tracks to see some exposure as well (hello, Lisztomania). Oh and I do not recommend just jumping in season 3… not because you'll be lost or something like that (though you probably will be), but you'll probably end up disliking it
Whenever I see his new GF I think of Reba, and that's a bad thing
I would like to hear Lasso it suits perfectly to the ambient
Guys, please help.
I am dying for a song from episode 1 season 3 when Chuck is making out with the blonde in the beginning of the episode?
Ideas anyone?
the list of songs from episode 1 can be found here: http://prettymuchamazing.com/music/music-from-g…
Tell me if its on there.
It's there, he was thinking of the rapture song.
no sex for ben – the rapture
Hot Mess is one of the catchiest tracks I've heard in ages, the rest of the album is really fun top. Cobra Starship is great live too, I would definitely recommend you see them.
Leighton Meester (Blair Waldorf) sings the female vocals on Good Girls Go Bad
Leighton Meester (Blair Waldorf) sings the female vocals on Good Girls Go Bad
I LOVE U GUYS I JUST LOVE YOUR SHOW
I LOVE U GUYS I JUST LOVE YOUR SHOW
Wow talk about pretentious. You talk about the song 1901 as if it's overplayed? Hardly anyone even knows Phoenix so everyone creaming over it, is a bit ridiculous. You complain about their choice in Phoenix songs but not about the horribly lame and untalented, especially in lyrics, of Cobra Starship? I think you need to reassess your choice in music taste.
what was the name of the phoenix song?
thanks
1901
does anybody know the name of the guy and the song that was played at chucks party opening on the last episode? thanks.
Hi can anyone tell me what the name is that plays for the promo for season 3 on fox8 in Australia? if so plz messageon facebook.. lz and thx
which one is the song where Blair and Georgina are at the dorm and she wants to hang up that thing on the wall? I can’t understand any of the lyrics so its hard to google it
That sucks that phoenix was defiled by this horrible teeny bopper tv show nothing but posers were at the phoenix show in la who only came to hear songs that came out on the radio despite that they had 3 albums before that well now I know why there were so many douche bags at the show
Totz!
okk so i have been like dying to find the name of the very first song on gossip girl season 3 episode 2 where it sounds like a violin in playing I NEEEED TO KNOOOWW IITT! its driving me crazy! serioulsy.
The song is Embers by Just Jack.
Hi can anyone tell me the name of the song in episode 6 season 3 where Blair apologises to Chuck, like in the very last scene? Thanks
Can anyone tell me what the song is that’s playing in the cafe scene is season 3 ep 8????
http://www.gossipgirl.tv/gossip-girl-music.html
ALL THE SONGS, ALL THE SEASONS!
XO.
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