Andrew W.K. - My Destiny

Described as "the song which earned me a juvenile restraining order", Andrew W.K. plumbs the depths of teenage affection and obsession through sinister vocals and haunting organ.  Apparently released to the object of his affection by an unsympathetic (i.e. dick) school administrator, the somewhat rightly frightened girl went to the police, resulting in the aforementioned restraining order.  In a way, Andrew W.K. is just expressing what most teenagers have felt at one point or another, with the hyperbole that only a 17 year old can wield.  Enjoy this sorta creepy sorta touching ode to unrequited love, and be super glad that you're not in high school any more.  (Dear current high school readers, we're sorry, but it gets better).

Andrew W.K. - 55 Cadillac

Say what you will about Andrew W.K., but if you've only heard his 2001 debut I Get Wet, you're doing yourself a great disservice.  Whether you love or hate his mindless rock hits "Party Hard" and "I Love NYC" (we LOVE them), there's something for everyone in his other musical output.  Take, for example, my recent discovery of 55 Cadillac, an instrumental album featuring grandiose compositions and soundscapes largely performed on solo piano, with a few surprises.  Give a listen to "Cadillac", the album's closing track, embedded below.  And always remember, to quote the man himself, "The only real failure in life is not following your heart. That and not partying."