Recently I went on a buying spree of songs that I used to have on CD, but got rid of at some point or another (as usual, ruthlessly trimming the CD collection):
Blur, “Tender”
, “Coffee & TV”, “Music Is My Radar”
– The first two are my favorite tracks off 13, my least favorite Blur album. The last is the only song here I’ve never heard before, the (then) new track off their greatest hits collection.
New Order, “Regret” – One of New Order’s poppiest singles, but also a long-time favorite of mine. I always said they should have more guitar in their songs.
New Order, “Ceremony” – Actually I bought both recorded versions of “Ceremony”, because I bought the original version
(which had a more Joy Division-like sound) by mistake first, when it was the 12″ version
that I was looking for.
Kasabian, “L.S.F.”
, “Test Transmission” – My two favorite tracks off their debut album.
Underworld, “Born Slippy Nuxx”
– Terribly overplayed thanks to Trainspotting, but I still love this song. There’s a terribly melancholy, detached feel to it which contrasts brilliantly with the intensity of the driving beats.
Snow Patrol, “Run”
– Although Snow Patrol has always seemed like the type of band that I’d like, I’ve never gotten that into them — with the exception of this song.
My Bloody Valentine, Glider EP
– My original introduction to shoegaze, picked up used for 99¢ my freshman year in college. It wasn’t nearly as great as the follow-up Tremolo EP
(to say nothing of the peerless Loveless
), so I eventually sold this off, but it’ll be nice to have a digital copy around when I’m in the mood.
Swervedriver, “She Weaves A Tender Trap”
– Off Swervedriver’s fourth and final album, 99th Dream. Landing halfway between shoegaze and anthemic Britpop, the album was actually not nearly as good as it should have been. But this song is absolutely top notch.
13
The Best Of Blur
Singles
Substance
Kasabian
1992-2002
Final Straw
Glider
99th Dream
