As is becoming routine, I apologize for the extensive delay. I think after this post I’m going back to the usual blog format. I do have a few other lists I’ve organized, but given the fact that it’s already February, I think I’m just gonna move on. 2007 has started out very strong, so I have lots of work to do (in addition to the whole grad school thing).
Anyways, I remember this being a lot easier last year. This year I could probably generate two equally-strong lists, but for the sake of brevity I’ve kept it to just one. Without further ado, I present the Top 10 Songs of 2006. Enjoy!
- 1. Rocky Votolato – White Daisy Passing
- 2. Beirut – Postcards From Italy
- 3. M. Ward – Poison Cup
4. Silversun Pickups – Lazy Eye5. TV On the Radio – Wolf Like Me- 6. Junior Boys – In the Morning
- 7. Bishop Allen – Flight 180
- 8. Band of Horses – I Go to the Barn Because I Like the Monsters
9. Calexico – All Systems Red- 10. Voxtrot – Sway
- Download entire mix
Most of the tracks above have previously appeared on my blog in one form or another, so I feel like there’s nothing too spectacular about this mix. I think it flows pretty well, though I’m starting to doubt whether I will ever eclipse the pinnacle that is my Top 10 Songs of 2005.
And just in case you’d forgotten, my absolute favorite song of 2006 did not make the list above due to time constraints. I cannot recommend it any more strongly, so give it a listen!
Brian wrote:February 8, 2007
I really liked this one. Great flow. Maybe I’m in the minority, but I think this is my favorite one. I also really like #3 – but partially because my headphones were accidentally unplugged so I ended up blasting it on a plane flight for like 15 minutes, pissing off about 5 rows of people and at least one flight attendant.
alex wrote:June 3, 2007
this post is probably long overdue. i just wanted to say a great big thank you for putting together all these great collections of music! ive become completely obsessed with your “best of” and “driving” podcasts and listen to them constantly when i run along the boardwalk. i know it sounds cheesy, but it really feels like im listening to a soundtrack of life.. i get lost in the lyrics and forget im even running. anyways, i just wanted to say thank you and keep em coming! my new idea for you is to create a list for the “best really long songs” – i find those are the best ones to run to..
take care!