What's on my iPod

Recently, we gave away iPods on the air. My boss asked if we would fill up the iPods with some of our favorite songs. I took my task very seriously and put 101 of my favorite songs on 10 iPods. If you won one, congrats. If you didn't, click here for the list of songs. Mind you, these aren't my top 101 songs. Just a sampling of what kind of songs get me going.

Below you'll find some songs that I'd recommend downloading at some point.

 

1/27/06

Army of Me, "Come Down To DC"

This is a band from DC that I REALLY hope breaks national this year. When I bonded with this song, it made me realize how much I've connected with my adopted hometown. As a special treat for coming to this page, here is an (almost) exclusive acoustic version of the song...and keep an ear out for this band.

Familiar 48, "The Question"

This song was a minor (very minor) hit about 4 years ago. It's typical rock music but I used to see this band all the time in Philly so I've got a special connection to the song.

 

4/7/05

Juliana Hatfield, "Forever"

The CD is called In Exile Deo and it's awesome. This is the best song on it. It's about an unnamed addiction so it works for everyone...cuz we're all addicted to something.

PJ Harvey, "You Said Something"

Obviously you know the name. But are you a fan? I'm not, but I dig this song. It feels like summer. Not the fun party-type summer. But the heat, the sweat, the humidity. It's that hot day where all you can do is sit on the couch with your shirt off thinking cool thoughts. The GOOD part of summer.

Robbie Williams, "Lazy Days"

Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, is cooler than Robbie Williams. This is the ultimate feel good song. It's impossible to be down when listening to this song. Go ahead and try.

The Streets, "Fit But You Know It"

"Don't touch me, don't touch me!" If you've hung aournd me the last few months you've heard this phrase a few thousand times. Cuz as you know, I'm wannabe Euro-trash baby!!

Some Girls, "Necissito"

More Juliana. Can you tell I"m on a Juliana Hatfield kick?

Custom, "Beat Me"

You may remember him from the song "Hey Mister" but this is a little different. Good mellow vibe with a catchy hook. It's a staple on mixed tapes that I make for friends.

Radiohead, "Everything In It's Right Place"

Speaking of mixed tapes. If you are going mellow, ALWAYS start off with this song. Not my favorite Radiohead song (Morning Bell or Pyramid Song would have to be my top two) but definitely a song to let the listener know we are going hardcore on this tape (and when I say tape I of course mean CD).

Automatic Black, "N.T.I.L."

This is why the music industry sucks. This band makes an absolutely incredible album. Their label sits on their CD for a year and half waiting for the perfect time to release it. And just before that time comes, consolidation happens and the new label drops the band before the album is released. Great song...good luck finding it.

Coldplay, "Warning Sign"

I mentioned this song on my greatest album page. One of the best songs ever?? It's a strong statement but that's how much I love this song. Can't beat a break up song with a happy ending. It gives knuckleheads everywhere a reason for optimism.

Stroke 9, "Letters"

I always sing this in a "yeah I played you" sort of way but really, I'm thinking how much I've fucked up in the past...and how much it sucks.