Sunday, February 14, 2010

Playlist: Best Breakup Songs Ever?

OK, I'm not trying to one-up my sister or anything, but she has compiled this great list of breakup songs (Here for the Facebook-inclined). Today being Valentine's day, I thought it appropriate to make one of my own. Sorry, I know this might seem sadistic, but seriously, if you're feeling lovelorn today, I think these songs will make you feel better. Some of her choices would make my list, but in addition, I recommend:

"Headless Horseman" by The Microphones:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUquw-7tRfE

"The Face of the Earth" by Dismemberment Plan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olx95np3GTA

"Let It Die" by Feist:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob1CdTLDj10

"Love Burns" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGXsmj2YRew

"The Big U" by The Blow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0hOnOFFPNQ

"Campus" by Vampire Weekend:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H47KFAaw1dU

And Last But Not Least:
"Valentine" by Old 97's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw7ZTs_fm-g

Enjoy! This hasn't been a fun holiday for me since puberty, and if you're the same way, hope this does something for you.

4 comments:

  1. Oh, that's good. "Let It Die" almost made my list (it is on my ipod "breakup mix" playlist); that song is haunting. And I think Old 97s are at their best when they are singing borderline-self-pitying-but-with-a-humorous-edge breakup tunes. I haven't heard your number one and I'm very excited to check it out. Thanks for making this list and making me feel like such a thing is interesting to more than just me. I plugged this blog because you really are one of my most favorite writers in general, and music writers in particular. Word.

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  2. What about Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"? It's a little dated, but it gets the point across.

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  3. Thanks y'all. Obviously the list is not exhaustive, I definitely encourage more contributions. Paul Simon is a welcome addition, much more appropriate for this list than the much more lightheardted "50 Ways to Love Your Lever..." :)

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  4. OK, I admit it, I stole that one from The Muppets.

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