Our Favorite Songs (221 – 230)
221. Evil by Interpol
Year Released: 2004
Released On: Antics
Nominated by DJ Way of Wes Dissect who says: The bass in this song is perfection. This song is from the perspective of British serial killers Rosemary and Fred West, making it a dark but captivating listen.
222. Natural Mystic by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Year Released: 1977
Released On: Exodus
Nominated by Fluccs Capacitor of Time Moves Slow who says: When I hear this song, I say I love this song! Every time. There is never a time where I hear this and I’m like, enough already.
223. If You Could Read my Mind by Gordon Lightfoot
Year Released: 1969
Released On: If You Could Read my Mind
Nominated by Host Steve of Wes Sports & Beyond… who says: Very orchestral, but chilling, hair raising.
224. Desperados Under The Eaves by Warren Zevon
Year Released: 1976
Released On: Warren Zevon
Nominated by DJ Cheshire Cat of Wonderland who says: Described by Zevon as one of his most personal songs, “Desperados Under the Eaves” relates his exile from his home to a hotel room, where his addictions and withdrawals tore his soul apart. There is no resolution to the song; instead, Zevon is backed by strings and the harmonies of Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys as he just sings wistfully about looking down Gower Avenue until the song and his thoughts fade into silence.
225. Hacker by Death Grips
Year Released: 2012
Released On: The Money Store
Nominated by Asher from Middletown who says: This song is absolute insanity. While Death Grips has absolutely gone more experimental in other work, this song strikes the perfect balance between accessible and esoteric. The distorted bass and marching band drums make this almost a dance song, but with a deep seated paranoia, almost outright mania pervading the song, and its nearly un-interpretable lyrics. Panicked euphoria.
226. The Mission (Gabriel’s Oboe) by Ennio Morricone
Year Released: 1986
Released On: The Mission (soundtrack)
Nominated by Big Bent of Dub Revolution who says: It doesn’t take much for this one to get stuck in your head. Ethereal, inspiring, and enduring!
227. Til I Die by The Beach Boys
Year Released: 1971
Released On: Surf’s Up
Nominated by Felix from Sollentuna (Sweden) who says: A true fan-favourite song. I’ve listened to this song over 1500 times, and I still find new details in the second part of this song. Brian Wilson’s introduction to the second part (“uuuntil I dieeeeee”) really goes straight in your heart.
228. Love To See You Fly by Blake Street Gut Band
Year Released: 1969
Released On: Kaleidoscope Sessions
Nominated by Bobo who says: This song exemplifies the mood of local Connecticut music scene in 1969.
229. Speaking Terms by Snail Mail
Year Released: 2018
Released On: Lush
Nominated by Gem from Cambridge who says: Got me through a bad break up!
230. Oblivion by Grimes
Year Released:
Released On: Visions
Nominated by Sophie from Texas who says: It’s grimes.
