Looking back....

I would've done My Top 25 played in 2005, but I cleared out my iTunes library and put into my external HD before I updated my iBook's OS to Tiger. I could take a guess, but I think I'll just put up the songs that summed up 2005.

Anyway, this playlist is very much not in order. Heck, nowadays I play everything on random. :)

o1. In the Sun - Joseph Arthur

I love love love this song.

o2. Love Will Come Through - Travis

Being an Oasis fan, I'm surprised I haven't gotten into Travis yet. I'm playing catch up.

o3. Do You Want To? - Franz Ferdinand

Yes.

o4. Best of You - Foo Fighters

Nice and angsty.

o5. Behold The Throne of God Above - BJU

I know this is a frequent appearance in the playlists I've posted here so far, but it's for a good reason.

o6. You're Beautiful - James Blunt

I've seen this on other people's playlists and I agree. It's a lovely song, even though it's about a love that can't happen. Hmm. I feel a story coming on....

o7. Popular - Nada Surf

This is just a 90s kick here. I forgot all about this song until this summer, and when I found it, there was much rejoicing.

o8. Banquet - Bloc Party

Haven't gotten into Bloc Party much, but this song is fantastic.

o9. Rebellion (Lies) - Arcade Fire

Same with Arcade Fire(and with a number of other bands on this list, actually). I aim to get their cd eventually. I'll just hint and maybe I'll get it for my birthday, har har.

1o. Forever Lost - The Magic Numbers

Just one of those bands I started listening to on a whim. They've got a very nice harmony going on. Makes me think of the Mamas and Papas, but I don't know why.

11. Nothing Lasts Forever - Echo and The Bunnymen

A few of the songs in this list deal with life changes (graduation, etc.). The first lines of this song go, "I want it now, I want it now, not the promises of what tomorrow brings..." It's a song about making the most of your time. It's not like a selfish bit.

12. Such Great Heights - Iron and Wine

I haven't seen Garden State, but I love this song and I love this version of it.

13. I Hope, I Think, I Know - Oasis

Oasis is my mainstay, and cannot can hardly do me wrong. This song is a uplifter, for sure. It's off a great album as well.

14. Exit Music (For A Film) - Radiohead

Whenever I was feeling particularly moody and/or serious (which happened quite a bit at the beginning of the year with it being my last semester and all), I'd get this song in...and I'd follow the above song with "No Surprises." I'm not a huge Radiohead buff, but OK Computer is definitely "up there" for me.

15. C'mere - Interpol

Had to put some Interpol on here. Easily my most played in 2005. That I am sure of.

16. Still In Love Song - The Stills

It has this lovely atmosphere to it, all love lorn and.....grey. I can do that bass bit at the chorus, and I'm pleased. Haha.

17. Never Say Goodbye - Hayley Westenra

I first heard this song at a funeral of a relative who died too young. My brother was entrusted with the task of putting a video together and he used this song. I wasn't close to the guy, but it's such a heartbreaking song in that regard. Her voice brings another dimension to the song as well.

18. 100 Years - Five for Fighting

Yeah, Five for Fighting. I have no problem saying that I like 100 Years, as opposed to that Superman song. (I like that one too, but it's hard to get a verbal confirmation of that)

19. Freakin' Out - Graham Coxon

I was doing my fair share of freaking out before graduation, for sure. Sorry for the pun.

20. I Shall Not Walk Alone - Blind Boys of Alabama

Started watching LOST. Heard this song. End of story.

21. Common People - Pulp

I could see myself jumping to this song if I was ever at a Pulp concert. But cows would jump over the moon before Pulp would ever play in Hawaii.

22. Sweet Troubled Soul - stellastarr*

Just a recent discovery. Good stuff though. Yet another album to get.

23. No Pun Intended - The Hives

I freakin' love The Hives. "I NEVER WANTED IT TO ENNNND!"

24. The Skies Above (Final Fantasy X) - The Black Mages

Yeah, I'm a FF geek. Anyway, I was going to put The Black Mages's version of Zeromus (the final battle in FFIV) on here, but this one makes me laugh so hard. It's not the accompaniment...it's the dude singing it. I don't know what he's saying! It's like this operatic tenor singing to this metal background.

25. Worlds Apart - Jars of Clay

One of the most spiritually convicting songs for me. Powerful message.