14. Bad reuptation – Joan Jett – Sexual offense as self liberation. But not said that way.
15. The Open Road – John Hiatt – You know that bloke Ryan Bingham who won the Oscars? He dreams about being John Hiatt.
16. Can’t Help But Wonder Where I’m Going – Johnny Cash – Though recorded around the same time, the difference between V and VI is V is in physical pain and VI is in spiritual ecstacy.
17. Seashell Tales – Bright Eyes – A heart like a seashell to your ear claims Marie Lynn
18. Hard Hat And A Hammer – Alan Jackson – One thing doesn’t change, he who works with his hands gets fucked by those who work with their pen.
19. Dark Eyes – Dirty Projectors – A highlight for all concerned.
20. You Only Live Once – The Strokes- “Some people seem so very nice, inside they might be sad and low…” Let’s hope this is the blueprint for the album they are currently recording.
21. Centrifugal Motion – Harper Blynn – The 53rd way to leave your lover
22. Right round – Flo Rida – That’s Ke$ha singing back up.
23. Starstruck – Lady Gaga – That’s Flo Rida singing back up.
24. California Song – Brooke White – One of the true great singers to come out of American Idol. Try her.
25. Headaches – For Science – The first one to get me. “Sometimes I wonder if the sun is outside, sometimes I wonder if I’m even alive”. I can’t imagine a teenage in the world who wouldn’t love it if they heard it.