Winter Honorable Mentions

I know what you're thinking: "But Zach! December and January were SUCH GOOD MIXES! How can you have any amazing songs left t share?!?! Well, for one: February was also stuffed with dozens of good songs that I just couldn't fit on the mix. Second: this is what I do.

The mixes are separated into two categories. "Bundled Up" is slower, more mellow songs for when you are bundled up on those cold, winter nights. "Cabin Fever" is for when you've been stuck inside so long the only thing that can cure your cabin fever is more cowbell. Well, Dr. Z has put together some uptempo, toe-tappingly good songs for just the occasion.

The playlists are below. Let me know if you think any of these tracks should have made the real list. Also, if you didn't receive one of these but want one, just let me know. Or call. Or write. Or send me a CD!

BUNDLED UP
1. Angus & Julia Stone - And the Boys
2. Shelby Sifers - Are You Devo (The Spirituals remix)
3. IMMOOR - Young Intentions (Ft. Goddamn Electric Bill)
4. Camera Obscura - The Blizzard
5. Mumford & Sons - White Blank Page
6. Ah Holly Fam'ly - Loneliest City
7. Bicycle Voice - Ellis the Trellis
8. Slow Club - Because We're Dead
9. Rye 'n Clover - Black Hoody Dreams
10. Low - Dinosaur Act
11. Clare and the Reasons - Murder, They Want Murder
12. El Perro Del Mar - Change of Heart
13. MGMT - Weekend Wars
14. My Robot Friend - By Your Side (Ft. Dean Wareham)
15. Jupiter One - Flaming Arrow
16. Lisa Mitchell - Clean White Love
17. Frank Smith - Throwin' Rocks
18. Stevans - Monday's Weddin
19. Owen - No More No Where
20. Sufjan Stevens - Amazing Grace
21. Priscilla Ahn - Leave the Light On

Zach's Notes
2. I LOVE the overall sound of this song. It is so cool.
6. Intricate harmonies, melodic clarinets, and a great song.
11. Another song high on the overall sound feature.
12. Great bass line and you have to love the echoing.
15. I'm pretty sure this band played at NMU a few years ago. Proving that with some hard work and a good song, even YOU can make this playlist.
19. Oh, Owen...
20. Yes, it is the spiritual. Yes, it is cool. I mean, it uses a banjo for crying out loud!


CABIN FEVER
1. Los Campesinos! - We've Got Your Back
2. Frightened Rabbit - Nothing Like You
3. The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - Young Adult Friction
4. Throw Television - F is for Freakout
5. Dan Mangen - Road Regrets
6. Whitley - Poison in out Pocket
7. Hungry Kids of Hungary - Let You Down
8. Blue October - Jump Rope
9. Yeasayer - I Remember
10. Men - Big Fucker
11. Eels - Gone Man
12. Andrew P - I've Been Waiting for U
13. Fyfe Dangerfield - When You Walk Into the Room
14. Erin McKeown - Santa Cruz
15. First Rate People - Girl's Night
16. U.S. Royalty - Every Summer
17. Tegan & Sara - On Directing
18. Polarsets - Just Don't Open Your Eyes Yet
19. Wiretree - Back in Town
20. Ball Park Music - Sea Strangers (I Don't Really Know You)
21. Gold Motel - Perfect in my Mind
22. Muse - Resistance

Zach's Notes:
1. I would literally dropkick a ninja to see these guys live.
2. These guys won me over with their November hit, but this is pretty good too.
3. Yes, fRiction...not fiction
7. Great tune!
8. After "Lips of an Angel," I NEVER EVER thought I'd listen to Blue October again. However, this song is a little funny and a little ironic and a little catchy. Also, who can say no to a children's choir? Not this guy apparently.
9. This band is getting a lot of play with "Ambling Alp," but I prefer this one.
10. Not as hardcore of a song as the name implies.
12. Hip-Hop!
13. Such a cool song!
15. I love the sound of her voice.
17. I've heard a lot of Tegan & Sara songs lately, and this is the best one to come my way. They've been so close to making previous playlists, so let's welcome them.
22. MUSE!!!