“Double Negativity-ing” by Armalite
This song drills itself pleasurably into my head.
“Bummer Time” by Be Your Own Pet – If this song does not make you want to sing along and jump around, then we cannot be friends.
“Tell Me Keep Me” by Field Music – I think the word “delicate” is apt here. Catchy and melancholy in an odd time signature. Love it.
“Riverside” by Seal of Quality – I don’t know why this wasn’t on the Fate Patterns album proper. It immediately made me want to do a cover of it using real instruments.
“As Is” by Van Halen – I’ve been on a crazy Van Halen (not Van Hagar) kick lately. The first verse lyrics are cringe-inducing and the mix is a little muddy, but I’ve been playing this song on repeat.
This Year by The Mountain Goats - The chorus of this song was my lone New Year’s Resolution. Let’s hope I can keep it.
“Feast of Lights” by Ja Ikimashou (TMBG cover) - One of my favorite songs I’ve ever played on and the only Chanukah song I’ve recorded (so far).
There’s something special going on when Mac sings “Don’t touch me, I’ve got crossed wires.” There’s a whole lot going on there, and I like it.
The Commander Thinks Aloud by The Long Winters – Haunting, melancholy, cacophonous. Good stuff.
Great song or greatest song?
