The Stuck-In-Traffic Best Of ‘08 (So Far) MixBy
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chantix said:
Great choices. Huge fan of “Viva La Vida” and “Pork & Beans”! Adam said:
The only “best” list Randy Newman belongs on is “Best artists to push off a cliff and forget ever exsisted.” Jbev said:
Adam, don’t pull any punches, what do you really think about Randy Newman? Jbev said:
Adam, don’t pull any punches, what do you really think about Randy Newman? jamEs - modsuperstar.ca said:
Both the Weezer and Coldplay tracks you mentioned are already on the “hit scan immediately” list when they come on. Both are probably some of the weaker material both bands have come out with during their careers. Jamie said:
Oberst? Really? DUBNERO said:
“Time to pretend” would be the only song I’d agree with you on. went through all of them but nothing inspiring or original stood out. I’ll be damned if I disagree with your taste in music without putting my favourites down so here goes: 1. Furr - Blitzen Trapper (A great folk story wrapped in a melody of restraint) rosae said:
Dr. Dog is fantastic. |
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