{"id":677,"date":"2008-12-30T17:09:45","date_gmt":"2008-12-30T16:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/multifaceted-abnormal.net\/blog\/?p=677"},"modified":"2008-12-30T18:10:24","modified_gmt":"2008-12-30T17:10:24","slug":"songs-of-2008","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/multifaceted-abnormal.net\/blog\/archives\/2008\/12\/30\/songs-of-2008\/","title":{"rendered":"Songs of 2008"},"content":{"rendered":"

With all the traveling I’ve been doing there are more songs that I remember listening to again and again than normal, even considering that I already made a mix for my time in New Zealand<\/a>. <\/p>\n

As always all picks are songs I’ve added to my library this year, so no long-time favorites or re-discoveries. Also, please note how I restrained myself when it came to bandom bands, most particularly Fall Out Boy… *g*<\/p>\n

Alphabetically sorted because I cannot possibly rank them.<\/p>\n

The Academy Is… – About a Girl<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/flqcwy
\nAlbum leaked just before I saw them live in Perth. Instant singalong.<\/p>\n

Amanda Palmer – Oasis<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/2ktc3e
\nDresden Dolls singer, offers free downloads of her album on her website.<\/p>\n

Anika Moa – Dreams in My Head<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/xcia6n
\nKiwi singer. Prettypretty singer-songwritery music.<\/p>\n

Au Revoir Simone – Sad Song (Pacific Remix)<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/6vpk7s
\nLove the clappy bits. Not sad at all despite the title.<\/p>\n

Ben Folds & Regina Spektor – You Don’t Know Me<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/cy3jyi
\nAwesome duet, I love this to pieces.<\/p>\n

Boy Eats Drum Machine – Planets + Stars<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/2pdkey
\nInteresting mix of hip hop rhythms and electronica.<\/p>\n

The Boy Least Likely To – I Box Up All the Butterflies<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/s5pln7
\nHappy twee with rather creepy lyrics, reminds me of the 60s for some reason.<\/p>\n

The Cardigans – For the Boys<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/gplzf3
\nTotally irresistible – thanks for hooking me on it, M\u00c3\u00a4rrie!<\/p>\n

The Cat Empire – Hello (Edit)<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/vahiy1
\nFun Aussie band mixing a variety of styles. You’ll love them if you like Gogol Bordello.<\/p>\n

Charlotte Sometimes – Waves and the Both of Us<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/yieomt
\nSo, Pete Wentz recced her, but don’t let that stop you – it’s a lovely soft song.<\/p>\n

Cobra Starship – I Kissed a Boy<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/66ehvw
\nI’ve listened to this approximately a million times and linked it a couple of times here, too. Catchy like the original with none of the tacky questionable lyrics.<\/p>\n

eMDee – Gheeta<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/divd3q
\nDidge n’Drum. Heard them at the Sunset Market in Darwin, had to have the CD.<\/p>\n

Empires – Valmont<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/0fvr4i
\nBoys in bands, the best way possible.<\/p>\n

Fall Out Boy – 27<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/nl7dl6
\nThis is totally my song for this year – after all, I’m still 27 for another 6 days…<\/p>\n

Glen Hansard & Marketa Igl\u00c3\u00b3va – Falling Slowly<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/tkdx2e
\nI fell in love with the movie, and the song totally deserved the Oscar it got. One of the prettiest love songs ever.<\/p>\n

Hellogoodbye – If You Wanna… I Might<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/vly7fw
\nHeadbopping all the way. Such a cute song!<\/p>\n

The Hush Sound – Love You Much Better<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/ihfodr
\nLove the Hushies and this is one of my favorites from the latest CD.<\/p>\n

Ingrid Michaelson – The Way I Am<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/jspy9g
\nDiscovered her when she opened for Jason (see below *g*). Singer-songwriter, rather cute.<\/p>\n

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours (Live at Montalvo Winery, Saratoga California 2006)<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/4wejfq
\nOne of my all-time favorite songs EVER, no doubt about it.<\/p>\n

The Killers – Joy Ride<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/f09xr9
\nFrom their new album, I really like this one. Perfect driving song, I’d say if I drove. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Kimya Dawson – Loose Lips<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/vnroah
\nI had to pick a song from ‘Juno’ – that whole soundtrack was the soundtrack for my life for a couple of months… This song feels like a lovesong for bloggers.<\/p>\n

Kristeenyoung (feat. Patrick Stump) – That’s What It Takes, Dear:<\/i> www.sendspace.com\/file\/kmk4fn
\nDownloaded because of Patrick, obviously, but it sounds like a cross between Kate Bush and Tori Amos, duetting with Peter Gabriel, so I actually really really love it. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Kristin Andreassen – Crayola Doesn’t Make A Color For Your Eyes<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/dgwzf5
\nAbsolutely adorable, can’t help but sing along. Again with the clapping.<\/p>\n

Lily Allen – Everyone’s At It:<\/i> www.sendspace.com\/file\/ine6fq
\nRhythm that has me swaying.<\/p>\n

Lykke Li – Little Bit<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/xvwvsj
\nTwee’s never been so twee. <\/p>\n

The Matches – Papercut Skin<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/ua9ihq
\nAnother discovery through bandom.<\/p>\n

MC Lars – iGeneration<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/iwe7a1
\nMeta song about the internet generation. Electronic hip hop.<\/p>\n

Metro Station – Wish We Were Older<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/9jry9z
\nLala dance pop of the very enjoyable kind.<\/p>\n

Mindless Self Indulgence – Revenge<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/igigu3
\nMuch to my surprise ‘If’ was one of the albums I listened to the most this year, as it’s somewhat screamier than my usual fare. Makes me want to jump and dance.<\/p>\n

Mint Royale – Singin’ in the Rain (FuzzyGroove Mix)<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/7oahld
\nCourtesy of SYTYCD Australia. <\/p>\n

Mirah – The Garden<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/nlvyb0
\nVery sexy with the thumping beat.<\/p>\n

Missy Higgins – Peachy: www.sendspace.com\/file\/82gvrg
\nLovely pop song, very catchy hook.<\/p>\n

Motion City Soundtrack – Lgfuad<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/rcem93
\nMore boys in bands, teenage angst galore.<\/p>\n

My Chemical Romance – You Know What They Do to Guys Like Us in Prison<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/tw4b6y
\nI listened to ‘The Black Parade’ a lot this year, but I’d already had it. It never fails to surprise me that this is the kind of music I like now. *g*<\/p>\n

Of Montreal – When A Man Is In Love With A Man<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/ka677r
\nOh, come on, a song with that title? Every slash girl’s theme song!<\/p>\n

Opshop – Maybe<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/166tim
\nMy favorite kiwi band. This is a lovely soft song that takes off with a great hook, like most their stuff.<\/p>\n

Paolo Nutini – These Streets<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/cn2em0
\nSomewhat ironically (because it’s a song about missing familiar things) I listened to this quite a bit while traveling around New Zealand.<\/p>\n

Patrick Wolf – Peter Pan<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/mpscff
\nRe-discovered Patrick Wolf this year, bought this from the title alone. Simple tune.<\/p>\n

Pelle Carlberg – I Love You, Imbecile<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/mkhjtz
\nA rather adorable love song. Also one of my PxP theme songs. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Poets of the Fall – Save Me<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/zmge6x
\nOne of those driving angst bombs. Perfect for songvids, imo. <\/p>\n

Sara Bareilles – Love Song<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/ac524a
\nCatchy girl pop.<\/p>\n

Scouting for Girls – She’s So Lovely<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/b6989u
\nHeard this in Australia, had to have it. Fun pop.<\/p>\n

The Shell – Journeys of a Thousand Miles<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/8vgrue
\nSwiss band that opened for The Bosshoss the other week. NOT country-rock, a bit harder.<\/p>\n

Sigur Ros – Gobbledigook<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/rwhi1u
\nUnusually upbeat for this band, I like it a lot.
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\nSnow Patrol – The Golden Floor<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/fhospn
\nNew CD from one of my favorite bands. Good fare, as always.<\/p>\n

The Sounds – Hope You’re Happy Now<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/nlz3e3
\nAnother song that has me bopping my head and singing along. Very catchy chorus.<\/p>\n

Stars – My Favourite Book<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/o8jp55
\nOne of my favorite love songs ever.<\/p>\n

Tullycraft – Twee<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/2birhm
\nA twee song about twee!<\/p>\n

Vampire Weekend – A-Punk:<\/i> www.sendspace.com\/file\/78goyo
\nI dare you not to bop along to this.<\/p>\n

Yael Na\u00c3\u00afm – New Soul<\/i>: www.sendspace.com\/file\/ewni73
\nThat song from the iPod commercial.<\/p>\n

All songs:<\/b> multifaceted-abnormal.net\/2008.zip (226mb, 50 mp3 + m4a)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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