I almost didn’t post this one, because a part of me feels that anyone who reads this list properly can almost read the whole story of my life – and of my heart and of my mind – this year. But then I convinced myself that I was probably just being paranoid, and even if I wasn’t, well hell — there’s something to be said for frankness. Plus, some of the songs have personal meaning because of the lyrics, and some I just really dig. Anyhow, interpret as you will; here it is, my year.
1 – Thao – “Beat (Health, Life, and Fire)”
2 – The National – “Racing Like A Pro”
3 – Murder City Devils – “Rum To Whiskey”
4 – Constantines – “Shower Of Stones”
5 – Grand Archives – “Torn Blue Foam Couch”
6 – Phantom Planet – “Do The Panic”
7 – The Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Poor Song”
8 – Vampire Weekend – “Oxford Comma”
9 – Throw Me The Statue – “About To Walk”
10 – The Damage Done – “Teen Bop Hit Factory”