1.Jejune Stars – Bright Eyes – I guess you'd have to be naive to tackle the fresh and earnestness of universal life and romance from the other side of 30. It finds Conor, getting deeper into his inner tick tock and sharing his otherness. Or maybe it's about the naming of pomegranates – Grade: A-
2. Settle Down – No Doubt – If they've got three more as good as this on the newbie, it will be at the very least an artistic success – Grade: A-
3. I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) – Cat Power – The lack of power is replaced by a deep sullenness – Grade" B+
4. April Come She Will – Simon And Garfunkel – A delicate song of awakening and Garfunkel's voice is spectacular – Grade: A+
5. Like A Virgin – Madonna – This didn't introduce Madonna, it introduced MADONNA!!! – Grade: A
6. Summertime Clothe's – Animal Collective – Nearly four years ago, you know, back when you didn't have to beg for a melody you can remember – Grade: A-
7. That's How Love Is – Jackson 5 – Just thrilling, handclaps, beat snaps, and a sax lick – Grade: A
8. Runs In The Family – Amanda Palmer – Oooooh, now I get it. I don't like her voice – Grade: C-
9. Her Fantasy – Matthew Dear – If you must get your electronic indie on, here is where to do it – Grade: B+
10. Breakup Songs – Deerhoof – Is it shoegaze if it doesn't gaze at its shoes – Grade: B