2005: A Pretty Good Year

Although it was a dreadful year in terms of political and natural disasters, on the personal and music fronts it wasn't bad. I ditched my crappy old job and car, and got a swell new job and a Mini. I saw Richard Thompson, Mark Knopfler and John Hiatt play live in my town. And lots of good records came out. I haven't yet decided which is my favorite of the year, but Winterpills is a heavy contender. Here's a playlist of a few highlights (some repeats from previous playlist):

• "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson
• "The Hardest Part" by Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
• "One I Love" by David Gray
• "Tired of Being Sorry" by Ringside
• "Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight" by Amos Lee
• "Radio Campaign" by M. Ward
• "Off the Record" by My Morning Jacket
• "Looking at the World from the Bottom of a Well" by Mike Doughty
• "I Burn Today" by Frank Black
• "Burning in the Sun" by Blue Merle
• "It's the Nighttime" by Josh Rouse
• "Caterpillar Girl" by Lou Barlow
• "The Boys of Mutton Street" by Richard Thompson
• "Threshing Machine" by Winterpills
• "Must Be the Whiskey" by Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez
• "When My Love Crosses Over" by John Hiatt
• "Shelter from the Storm" by Rodney Crowell
• "Devils + Dust" by Bruce Springsteen
• "Hendersonville" by Last Train Home
• "Whatever It Is" by Ben Lee

It clocks in at a little over 78 minutes. Let me know if you want me to burn this to a CD for you. Enjoy.