At the corner bar in my mind, this is what was playing on
the jukebox this year:
1.
Fuck You, Cee-lo – A gleefully profane, irresistible sing-a-long. And you thought “Crazy” was fun.
2.
Modern Man, Arcade Fire – “Maybe when you’re older you will understand.”
Not me.
3.
Radio Daze, The Roots – Prince, Gil Scott-Heron and War all rolled
into one. Groove of the year from the best band around.
4.
The Mystery Zone, Spoon – I hear the long echo of the Beatles and
the Kinks in this oblique little gem.
5.
The High Road, Broken Bells – A dreamy classic from the mashed-up
marriage of the Shins and Danger Mouse.
6.
Bring Me Home, Sade – Pain and sadness never sounded so sweet.
7.
I Need a Dollar, Aloe Blacc – Top-notch neo-soul, complete with
falsetto and horns.
8.
Your’re Not Alone, Mavis Staples – Sounds like a two hundred year
old spiritual in Mavis’ hands. Beauty.
9.
Coffee Spoon, Cold War Kids – Is this a love song? Is a good thing
to be a coffee spoon?
10.
Teenage Lighting and Lonely Highways, Dean & Brita – Dean
Wareham channeling the Velvet Underground. A dark one for last call.
Seasonal Bonus:
11. Getting Ready for
Christmas Day, Paul Simon – Paul sings a 2010 Christmas song with a
Mississippi Hill Country feel.
Timeless.
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