Me and the Mixtape: June 2006 Edition
1. The Boy Least Likely To - “Faith (George Michael Cover)” [Unreleased]
Gentle twee popstars prepare the former Wham!mer’s libidinous classic for the campfire.
2. Hot Chip - “And I Was A Boy From School” [The Warning]
Reminiscing about school romances is gloomy; whirling disco beat keeps you dancing.
3. Nelly Furtado - “Promiscuous” [Loose]
Portuguese-Canadian strips the singer-songwriter label for a more loose-fitting ass-shake.
4. Regina Spektor - “Samson” [Begin To Hope]
Anti-folkie explains Delilah’s side of the Biblical tale over a hushed piano ballad.
5. Camera Obscura - “Country Mile” [Let’s Get Out Of This Country]
Slow and divine lamentation for everything these Scots left behind.
6. Guster - “Ruby Falls” [Ganging Up On The Sun]
Underground Boston trio extends their underground pop efforts to epic lengths.
7. The Futureheads - “Fallout” [News And Tributes]
Post-punk rockers infectiously handclaps about the radioactive residue of a volatile relationship.
8. Be Your Own Pet - “Ouch” [Be Your Own Pet]
Teenage Brits display their scary potential with a loud explosion about zombies.
9. Busta Rhymes - “Touch It” [The Big Bang]
His animated arm gestures are replaced with subtle air pounds in this minimalist club hit.
10. DJ Drama & Lil’ Wayne - “Spitter” [Dedication 2]
Proof that New Orleans mixtape hustle is alive and kicking loud.
11. Sonic Youth - “Incinerate” [Rather Ripped]
Noise rock veterans still blaze intensely two decades and 21 albums later.
12. Dashboard Confessional - “Dusk And Summer” [Dusk And Summer]
Emo heartthrob ditches the excess instrumentation for a taste of a familiar acoustic intimacy.
13. Final Fantasy - “This Lamb Sells Condos” [He Poos Clouds]
Wanna get back at a ravenous real estate mogul? Sing about his impotence and marital problems.
14. Sunset Rubdown - “Winged/Wicked Things” [The Daytrotter Sessions]
Frog-eyed Spencer Krug’s vocals cracked and went off-key due to overwhelming emotion.
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