Mixtape - Best of 2007

After much deliberation and some considerable fine tuning, I am pleased to announce that my best of 2007 mix is finished. There may very well be an honorable mention mix to follow as there were 40+ songs I was considering... and I am especially disappointed I couldn't fit more. 2007 was a great year for new music and I hope everyone can find a song or two they hadn't heard previously to enjoy. Happy holidays and happy listening.

Mixtape: Jam For The Ladies

Concerning music one thing that has remained constant over the years is that even though my taste changes, my appreciation for female singers hasn't. Yes, I have a special spot in my heart for the ladies. This mix is a selection featuring some of my favorites, not all by any stretch, but a solid showing. The quote from Office Space, "I don't know if it get's any better when he (Michael Bolton) sings When A Man Loves A Woman." I disagree with. However, replace Michael Bolton with Hope Sandoval, Neko Case or Gillian Welch and then you've got something.

Mixtape: Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Just in time for Thanksgiving a mix based on the 1987 John Hughes classic, "Planes, Trains & Automobiles." I couldn't find a good polka song that fit the theme but I think this is still a nice collection.

Mixtape: Left of the Dial

Big ups to Ryan Wilson (goodarts.net) for sending me this super snazzy flash player. It's a nice upgrade from how I was listing the tracks before. Say true.

This week's theme was inspired by a comment of Leanne's. Although these songs aren't hidden gems necessarily, they are all songs from the 80's that were more underground and "alternative" to what was commercially being played on the radio at the time. Because I was still a wee lil' whippersnapper throughout the 80's I wasn't aware of most of these songs until recently. All of the tracks I've selected for this week are from an excellent 4 disc compilation called Left of the Dial. Enjoy!

Mixtape: Rainy Day Music

For those of us who live in and around the Queen City you know how dreadful the weather was this week. Accompanying dropping temperatures were days on end of storms and rain. Hence this week's theme, Rainy Day Music (borrowed from the name of a Jayhawks album). I can happily report that today however the weather looks wonderful. As always, enjoy.

01. Mistaken For Strangers - The National
02. Black Mirror - Arcade Fire
03. I Wanna Be Adored - The Stone Roses
04. Come On - Lucinda Williams
05. Empty - Ray LaMontagne
06. Intuition - Feist
07. Dancing with the Women at the Bar - Whiskeytown
08. The Way You Look Tonight - Billie Holiday
09. The Legionnaire's Lament - The Decemberists
10. The Eyes of SarahJane - The Jayhawks
11. Rain - Charlie Feathers
12. Drink To Me, Babe, Then - A.C. Newman
13. Tiny Cities Made of Ashes - Sun Kil Moon

Mixtape: Austin City Limits

After seeing Explosions in the Sky last weekend on Austin City Limits I was inspired to make that my theme this week. Through the magic of the internet I collected an excellent assortment of musicians from Austin City Limits performances and festivals. Hopefully there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

If anyone has an idea for a theme let me know via the comments section, or just say a little something if you feel so inclined. Have a good weekend!

01. Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble
02. Set You Free - Black Keys
03. Molly's Chambers - Kings of Leon
04. Outfit - Drive-By-Truckers
05. Guitars Cadillacs - Dwight Yoakam
06. Miles and Miles of Texas - Asleep at the Wheel
07. Hard Way To Fall - Ryan Adams
08. Helpless - Neil Young and the International Harvesters
09. Baby Now That I've Found You - Alison Kraus and Union Station
10. Favorite - Neko Case
11. One Big Holiday - My Morning Jacket
12. July, July! - The Decemberists
13. Madeline and Nine - Mike Doughty

Mixtape: Sofia Coppola Theme

I started toying around with the concept of posting Friday mixtapes periodically. This is my first attempt... after watching Marie Antionette I felt inspired to include some of my favorite songs from the soundtrack and a few from Sofia Coppola's other movies. Enjoy.

Marie Antoinette:
01. Ceremony - New Order
02. Natural's Not In It - Gang of Four
03. Pulling Our Weight - Radio Dept The Radio Dept.
04. Plainsong - The Cure
05. Avril 14th - Aphex Twin

Lost In Translation:
06. Girls - Death In Vegas
07. Sometimes - My Bloody Valentine
08. Just Like Honey - The Jesus & Mary Chain
09. City Girl - Kevin Shields

Virgin Suicides:
10. Playground Love - Air
11. Highschool Lover - Air
12. Empty House - Air