So every December, for the last couple years anyway, I’ve been compiling a list of my favorite songs from the previous 12 months: My year-end mixtape, so to say.
Now before we go forward, my list is a little different. And the ground rules are pretty simple. The list is not limited to songs from 2013 (or whatever year it happens to be). They can come from any year … with the following caveat: This list is songs I listened to A LOT in the past year. Some were old, most were new, but all meant something to me. And when I hear these songs in the future, I’ll probably think about 2013.
I’ve been passing out the mixtape for the last couple years, and this time, I’m sharing the track listing here. So enjoy.
1. “Providence” — Fourth of July
Year it was released: 2010
2. “Running If You Call My Name” — Haim
Year: 2013
2. “Afterlife”— Arcade Fire
Year: 2013
4. “Shadow People” — Dr. Dog
Year: 2010
5. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” — Drake
Year: 2013
6. “Letter From An Occupant” — New Pornographers
Year: 2000
7. “Cannons” — Youth Lagoon
Year: 2011
8. “Further On Up The Road” — Bruce Springsteen
Year: 2002
9. “French Navy” — Camera Obscura
Year: 2009
10. “Byegone” — Volcano Choir
Year: 2013
11. “Sunday” — Earl Sweatshirt, Ft. Frank Ocean
Year: 2013
12. “Then He Kissed Me” — The Crystals
Year: 2013
13. “Friend of a Friend — Fourth of July
Year: 2010
14. “Another Is Waiting” — Avett Brothers
Year: 2013
15. “Man” — Neko Case
Year: 2013
16. “Everlasting Arms” — Vampire Weekend
Year: 2013
17. “Elephant King” — Yellow Ostrich
Year: 2012
18. “My Face” — ACBs
Year: 2011
19. “Love” — Dr. Dog
Year: 2013
20. “Young Fathers” Typhoon
Year: 2013
