A while back, Lauren, one of the esteemed Panic Manual writers, compared Django Django to cilantro, opening my eyes to the rich comparisons that can be made between two of my favorite things: food and music.
So, because imitation is the best form of flattery, I’ll now copy Lauren and compare one of my new top songs, “On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons, to Chex Mix. The tune’s got a bit of everything good: whistling, clapping, upbeat vocals, and a great chorus. I’m honestly not sure if, at the end of the day, it’s a sad song or not (there’s definitely mention of lost love and falling low… but the last line is simply: Get up now, get up now, get up now). Overall, though, I can say for sure it’s a unique blend of hipster and Caribbean, reminding me of everyone’s favorite sweet and salty snack mix. I’m still debating whether hipsters are the sweet or salty component. Important things to ponder while I listen to the song on repeat.