OCD

Ahhh, the playoffs. As I sit here I am watching the Cardinals/Eagles game for the NFC title. I'm rooting for the Cardinals. I actually don't have too much of a preference for either of the teams but Kurt Warner is HOT. So, the Cardinals it is. I'm rooting for the Steelers for the AFC title this afternoon... but that's because I actually like them. I'd easily put them in my top 10 teams in the NFL.

Anyhow, I need to make a playlist. I've been having some difficulty thinking about a good topic. So, I decided to cheat - a little. This next playlist is less of an editorial statement than it is just a list of some of the songs that have inspired the most obsessive listening. I know it is HIGHLY unlike me to obsess over something. I am usually so even keeled and moderate. I don't obsess, over analyze, over think, or anxiously reflect on anything, ever. Ah, sarcasm is one of my favorite forms of humor.

I'll call it the OCD Playlist. It's full of songs that I will listen to, and then somehow find myself repeatedly hitting the "back" button on my iPod untl I've listened to the song at least 4-5 times and in some extreme cases, 10+ times. A lot of these are more from several years ago. That's because I've done a lot better job as of late in diversifying the music I listen to.

OCD
Out of My League - Stephen Speaks
Calling You - Blue October
So Close - Jon McLaughlin
What Sara Said - Death Cab for Cutie
Jesus - Brand New
Dustland Fairytale - The Killers (This is a fairly recent obsession, but it was severe and therefore qualifies)
Hanging By a Moment - Lifehouse
Hurricane - Something Corporate
Some Will Seek Forgiveness, Others Escape - Underoath
Giving it Away - Mae
You Have My Attention - Copeland
Oh My God - Jars of Clay
Paperthin Hymn - Anberlin
Endlessly - Muse
Fidelity - Regina Spektor

Something about Christmastime

So, it's more like playlist of the whenever I feel like it. I apologize. I'll try to keep up better, I promise.

Since, 'tis the the season and all, this week's playlist will be comprised of some excellent Christmas music. Think of it as a way to enjoy Christmas music without losing your music street cred.

Here it is! Kudos to www.indierockcafe.com for pointing out some of these classics.

Carol of the Bells - Mae
In Like a Lion - Relient K
O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Sufjan Stevens
O Little Town of Bethlehem - Bright Eyes
Bethlehem Town - Jars of Clay
O Holy Night - Brand New
Do You Hear What I Hear? - Copeland
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Death Cab for Cutie
The First Noel - My American Heart
So This is Christmas - Acceptance
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Sixpence None The Richer
Last Christmas - Jimmy Eat World
Happy XMas (War is Over) - The Polyphonic Spree (The Fray has a good version of this too)

Merry Christmas all!!!

Thanksgiving Mix

This one is mostly hymns... but they are done in a new way. These songs remind me a lot of the meaning of this time of year. There are a couple non-hymn songs on here... but they are still about being thankful for all the blessings that we have!

1. Gratitude - Nichole Nordeman
2. How Great Thou Art - Carrie Underwood (this one is BEAUTIFUL)
3. It Is Well With My Soul - Jars of Clay
4. Come Thou Fount - Quality Vinyl (My buddy's band in HS)
5. Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee - Passion
6. Be Thou My Vision - Jars of Clay
7. Amazing Grace - Chris Tomlin
8. Abide With Me - Pattie Page
9. The Wonderful Cross - Matt Redman & Chris Tomlin
10. My Song is Love Unknown - Matthew Smith
11. In Christ Alone - Matt Papa
12. How Deep The Father's Love For Us - Park Slope Church
13. Holy, Holy, Holy - Sufjan Stevens
14. Take My Life - Passion
15. Thankful - Josh Groban (In all fairness, he could sing the ingredients to a candy bar and I would be nearly moved to tears)