Our Favorite Songs (271 – 280)
271. Expecting to Fly by Buffalo Springfield
Year Released: 1967
Released On: Buffalo Springfield Again
Nominated by DJ Cheshire Cat of Wonderland who says: Neil Young’s contribution to Buffalo Springfield’s sophomore album perfectly captures the weightless free-fall of loss. As Young’s thin voice shifts from the acknowledgment of a lover’s departure to the mournful hope that she knows he truly tried the instrumental arrangement floats on clouds that propel the song skyward. A beautiful moment, captured for us all to enjoy.
272. Boyfriend by Screaming Females
Year Released: 2007
Released On: What if Someone is Watching their TV?
Nominated by dj midiwife of t.s. elliott smith who says: shredz and skramz.
273. MALAMENTE by ROSALÍA
Year Released: 2018
Released On: El Mal Querer
Nominated by DJ Livor Mortis of Word on the Street who says: This song is effortlessly seductive.
274. Time To Dance by Panic! at the Disco
Year Released: 2005
Released On: A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out
Nominated by DJ Goldboy of The K-Pop Power Hour who says: A breakneck dance-punk song with verbose lyrics, this is the Panic! at the Disco people first fell in love with.
275. The Luckiest Guy on the Lower East Side by The Magnetic Fields
Year Released: 1999
Released On: 69 Love Songs
Nominated by DJ Corvus of One Song who says: Really catchy and fun song from an album full of great songs.
276. Outta My Head by M. Ward
Year Released: 2003
Released On: Transfiguration of Vincent
Nominated by Chris of Crispix & Everything Now who says: I love the guitars, mix, and imagery in the lyrics here but I cannot actually pick a favorite from this record, because the record itself should be listened to in full. Some of M. Ward’s most recognizable songs – and staples of his live performances – come from this album, including Sad, Sad Song and Duet for Guitars #3, and a stripped down interpretation of David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance””
277. Fine Line by Harry Styles
Year Released: 2019
Released On: Fine Line
Nominated by DJ Black Butterfly of Late Nite Emo who says: The tragic euphoria of “we’ll be alright” with the horns is absolutely unmatched. A beautiful song by a beautiful man to close out a beautiful album.
278. November by Tyler, The Creator
Year Released: 2017
Released On: Flower Boy
Nominated by DJ Way of Wes Dissect who says: This song highlights Tyler’s skills as a lyricist and producer, rich in both meaning and sound. He depicts his insecurities and fears in all aspects of his life, and thinks back to “November,” a time when he was truly happy. What’s your November?
279. Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap
Year Released: 2005
Released On: Speak for Yourself
Nominated by DJ AmorOso of WTF: What the Funk, Storytime who says: Imogen Heap is a wizard of electronic music technology and this song is a prime example of that. I could listen to it forever.
280. Go Gina by SZA
Year Released: 2016
Released On: CTRL
Nominated by DJ Lukey G of The Guest List.
