Top 25 Songs For November

As predicted, I’m in the midst of the most hellish period of my life and lack the time to write comments for the Top 25 for a second consecutive month. Hopefully, I will have time during winter break to revisit the list and add comments in addition to a full fledged Top 25 for December and an entry discussing The OC’s shocking return to greatness.

I do have two quick notes about the list. First, all five lengthy tracks from Joanna Newsome’s breathtaking Ys made the list, pushing the length over two hours. Second, any surprising inclusions on the list from this point forward are likely the result of the “CD of the Month” club my family has started. Each month everyone chooses a CD from their collection that they think the person they are paired with will enjoy. So far it’s been a blast.

As always, if you would like a copy of the songs, hit me up on AIM. Laura has first dibs this month.

25. Destroyer – 3000 Flowers

24. Lily Allen – Everything’s Just Wonderful

23. Angels & Airwaves – Do It For Me Now

22. Destroyer – European Oils

21. Kevin Devine – Brooklyn Boy

20. Straylight Run – Tool Sheds And Hot Tubs

19. Blackpool Lights – Blue Skies

18. Blackpool Lights – Empty Tank

17. Angels & Airwaves – It Hurts

16. Grizzly Bear – Colorado

15. Joanna Newsom – Monkey & Bear

14. Blackpool Lights – It’s Never About What It’s About

13. Grizzly Bear – On A Neck, On A Split

12. Joanna Newsom – Emily

11. Matt Pond PA – Halloween

10. Kevin Devine – Me & My Friends

9. Blackpool Lights – This Town’s Disaster

8. Joanna Newsom – Sawdust & Diamonds

7. Sparta – Erase It Again

6. Kevin Devine – Just Stay

5. Matt Pond PA – City Song

4. Blackpool Lights – Unlucky

3. Blackpool Lights – Crash Sounds

2. Joanna Newsom – Only Skin

1. Joanna Newsom – Cosmia