Fly High, Duluth! Mix Tape 2011.8 :: NOBODY EVER DROWNED IN SWAY

Submitted for the approval of the Mix Tape Appreciation Society, here lies ... "Nobody Ever Drowned in Sway." Enjoy at maximum volume.

1. Sparklehorse - "Happy Place"

For fans of the word "plaintive."

2. We Are Scientists - "Ghouls"

For fans of songs Cars & Trucks (or at least frontman Anthony "Tony" Bennett) should cover.

3. The Flaming Lips - "Ice Drummer"

For fans of obscure lo-fi gems from bands that continually redefine "hi-fi."

4. Atmosphere - "Smart Went Crazy" (Current vers.)

For fans of hip-hop from "The Mini Apple," harmonica breakdowns.

5. The Secret Handshake - "Summer of '98"

For fans of Hot Topic kids who have been remixed by Doomtree's P.O.S.

6. The Black Crowes - "A Conspiracy"

For fans of classic rock 'n' roll that finds its groove and sticks with it.

7. The Clash - "Police and Thieves"

For fans of classic punk rock that *ahem* finds its groove and sticks with it.

8. Sloan - "Follow the Leader"

For fans of Canada ... yo!

9. Dax Pierson - "Mad Man is Passing"

For fans of slightly hypnotic indie rock.

10. Miss Kittin - "Meet Sue Be She"

For fans of cars. And girls. And girls in cars.

11. The Zutons - "Secrets"

For fans of majestic throwback rock.

12. Sean Na Na - "Washington"

For fans of musty, dour Sonic Youth "basement noodlings."

13. All Smiles - "Diana's Throne"

For fans of the iced-over sides of Grandaddy and Modest Mouse.

14. Smith Westerns - "End of the Night"

For fans of 10cc, The Current (the radio station).

15. Cibo Matto - "About a Girl" (Nirvana cover)

For fans of the Cardigans' lounge-y cover of Black Sabbath's "Iron Man."

16. Thee Druggles - "Forkhead"

For fans of obscure bands (influenced by "underground streams and tributaries," no less) that your collection shouldn't be without.

17. David Byrne - "Gypsy Woman" (Live in Italy)

For fans of Talking Heads, Minneapolis' Best Friends Forever.

18. The Cubby Creatures - "Last Chance"

For fans of free music that doesn't suck (!).

19. Soundgarden - "Let Me Drown" (Live in Del Mar)

For fans of rock music.

20. Caesars - "We Got to Leave"

For fans of gloriously infectious music that's just golden.

21. Z - "Lucky Jones"

For fans of Alice in Chains (but only vaguely), Zappa spawn.

22. Ben Lee - "Float On" (Modest Mouse cover)

For fans of the Bens, covers that don't try to hard (but end up sounding perfect anyway).

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