2005 was the first year I created a “best of” CD. I hadn’t yet thought of the idea of writing liner notes. I also buy much more music now than I did back then- you’ll notice a lot of songs by one artist, something that I no longer do nearly as often. Still, it’s a fun collection, and I hope you enjoy it.

1. Extraordinary Machine
Fiona Apple, Extraordinary Machine
2. Fast As You Can
Fiona Apple, When the Pawn…
3. O’ Sailor
Fiona Apple, Extraordinary Machine
4. Walter Reed
Michael Penn, Mr. Holywood Jr. 1947
5. Everybody Got Their Something
Nikka Costa, Everybody Got Their Something
6. Banjo Boy
Ryan Shupe & The Rubber Band, Dream Big
7. Four Kicks
Kings of Leon, Aha Shake Heartbreak
8. The Swish
The Hold Steady, Almost Killed Me
9. Illegal I Song
Velvet Revolver, Contraband
10. Deiche
Kettcar, Von Spatzen und Tauben, Dächern und Händen
11. Keep Happy
Papa Mali, Thunder Chicken
12. Joyful Noise
Derek Trucks Band, Live at Georgia Theater
13. Road to Joy
Bright Eyes, I’m Wide Awake It’s Morning
14. 5 Years
Björk, Homogenic