Taking a cue from Maura once again, I’ve decided to make this week’s mix an entirely autobiographical one. There are a few self-imposed rules, just to keep things fresh and interesting. Basically, I’ve chosen one song from each year I’ve been alive; however, the songs in this mix are not allowed to have appeared on any of the albums from the previously published Countdown: My Favorite Albums From Each Year I’ve Been Alive. Also, only one song per artist here. Other than that, it’s a wide open mix that features some of my favorite songs ever… some that were favorites during the specified year… and some that hold significance for personal reasons. I’m well aware of the fact that I missed a TON of great songs, but once I found a song that was a favorite for any given year I went on to the next. If I were to actually attempt to pick a “most favorite” song for every year I’ve been alive it would take months. Years even.
Anyway: mix time. Enjoy the audio tour of the past thirty-three years…
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EAR FARM’s Mixtape #24: Autobiographical Matt Mix
1. John Denver, “Thank God I’m A Country Boy” (1975)
2. Aerosmith, “Last Child” (1976)
3. Rush, “Farewell to Kings” (1977)
4. Rolling Stones, “Miss You” (1978)
5. The Cash, “Guns of Brixton” (1979)
6. Pretenders, “Brass in Pocket” (1980)
7. Christopher Cross, “Arthur’s Theme” (1981)
8. John Mellencamp, “Jack & Diane” (1982)
9. New Order, “Age of Consent” (1983)
10. Cyndi Lauper, “She Bop” (1984)
11. Wham!, “Careless Whisper” (1985)
12. Madonna, “Open Your Heart” (1986)
13. The Smiths, “Death Of A Disco Dancer” (1987)
14. Sonic Youth, “Teen Age Riot” (1988)
15. The Stone Roses, “I Wanna Be Adored” (1989)
16. Depeche Mode, “Policy of Truth” (1990)
17. Morrissey, “Mute Witness” (1991)
18. Carter USM, “The Only Living Boy In New Cross” (1992)
19. PJ Harvey, “50ft Queenie” (1993)
20. Suede, “Killing Of A Flash Boy” (1994)
21. Pulp, “I Spy” (1995)
22. Placebo, “Come Home” (1996)
23. Portishead, “Humming” (1997)
24. Belle & Sebastian, “Sleep The Clock Around” (1998)
25. Trans Am, “Futureworld” (1999)
26. Yo La Tengo, “Cherry Chapstick” (2000)
27. The Faint, “Agenda Suicide” (2001)
28. Wilco, “I Am Trying To Break Your Heart” (2002)
29. Yeah Yeah Yeahs, “Y Control” (2003)
30. Jay-Z & Danger Mouse, “99 Problems” (2004)
31. Brakes, “Heard About Your Band” (2005)
32. Jarvis Cocker, “Black Magic” (2006)
33. Grizzly Bear, “He Hit Me” (2007)
34. The Dodos, “Joe’s Waltz” (2008)
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8tracks is a simple way to create and share mixtapes that we’re now using in lieu of Muxtape, we may even like it more. Check back, as we post a brand new mix each week on Friday morning. You can see all of the EAR FARM Weekly Mixes HERE.