10) Rachel's: 'Water from the Same Source'
I attended a Rachel's show and was absolutely blown away. It was breathtaking. The band performed this song flawlessly and I left the venue totally speechless. It was the best show I've ever seen. Hands down.
9) Sufjan Stevens: 'Chicago'
I vow to never tour the Midwest again without this song playing as the bus rolls into Chicago. So appropriate.
8) Stars of the Lid: 'Another Ballad for Heavy Lids'
Perfect for long, nighttime drives.
7) Thomas Newman: 'Field Trip'
Something about the way the chords work together and the melodies overlap gives this song such a majestic mood. It feels so innocent and pure and perfect. I'm crazy about it.
6) Dashboard Confessional: 'Saints and Sailors'
An old favorite that brings back an endless amount of happy memories. I can't listen to it without a smile on my face.
5) Telefon Tel Aviv: 'Fahrenheit Fair Enough'
This song makes me want to explore cities and stars and islands and oceans. It sparks my imagination and the wheels start turning.
4) Boards of Canada: 'Dayvan Cowboy'
I love how I can listen, close my eyes and be completely swept away into the most vivid, brilliant daydreams imaginable. I could put my feet up on the coffee table and listen to this song on repeat all day.
3) Helios: 'Halving the Compass'
A delicate piece of music drenched in molasses-sweet melody and soft shimmery atmosphere. Probably the most beautiful song I've ever laid ears on.
2) Angels & Airwaves: 'Call to Arms'
There's something so powerful and magical about Tom's voice. The chorus in this song almost brings tears to my eyes.
1) Unwed Sailor: 'Firecracker'
How in the world can someone define their favorite song? 'Firecracker' is probably the one song I've liked for the longest period of time. I remember hearing it for the first time 10 years ago and I still listen to it constantly. It's absolutely brilliant.
Listen to Top Pop Radio
1. Jesus, for someone who makes god awful music, you have good taste in music. So much ambient, drone, post-rock stuff. wtf? from this, i can't imagine you actually like the music you yourself make.
Posted at 3:57PM on Feb 4th 2010 by christian