Caro's Favorite Songs: Part 2

Some things you need to know before reading this list.
1. No artists will be repeated.
2. Only newer artists (90s and newer) are listed.
3. The songs are not ranked or listed in any particular order. I literally put my iTunes on shuffle within my list and wrote about whatever played next.
4. These are not the "best" songs by any criteria. It's just what I like.
I'll probably be doing separate lists for classic songs and anything that I missed for the sake of variety in the list.

Bibio - Ambivalence Avenue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgGsnYpT3zg
I'm so hopelessly in love with the intrumentation of this song. Wondeful clunky percussion and nice use of the flute.
"I had this beautiful day-dreaming moment, the sun was shining strangely amber."
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Lily Allen - LDN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB67guV1dGg
Bouncy and hilarious.
"Then I see it's a pimp and his crack whore."
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Blitzen Trapper - Furr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqtlcHiSHTE
The story of a boy turning from man to wolf, from wolf to young man. A traditional folk song made unique by it's brilliantly simple melody and unique subject matter.
"And I lost the taste for judging right from wrong, for my flesh had turned to fur."
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Mum - We Have a Map of the Piano
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDb8hduT584
I once heard someone say that this song is what ragdolls would sound like if they came to life and started singing.
"I'll bottle piano sounds for you."
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My Bloody Valentine - Loomer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztnutktJP7M
Shoegaze music, to me, is all about floating away in a sea of guitar and feedback, and you don't get much more floaty than this.
"Tiptoe down to the lonely places."
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Jonsi - Go do
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYb2Q3DvLNE
Jonsi is the lead singer of the Icelandic band Sigur Ros, who are notorious for writing stunningly beautiful music, but I would not call them cheerful by any stretch. This makes this little burst of joy all the more surprising and satisfying.
"We should always know that we can do anything."
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A Perfect Circle - The Outsider
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzyNWyZhUS0
Maynard James Keenan has a knack for writing songs that strike a nerve when I'm an especially pissed off mood. Listen, you'll see what I mean.
"What'll it take to get through to you, precious."
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Air - La Femme d'Argent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4U19zwFENs
Modern French music is kind a catastrophe as a rule with the exception of a few bands, and Air is one of them. The first song off their first album captures that slinky, sexy, lounge-y feeling that feels distinctly French, but palatable to everyone.
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Apparat - Hailin' From the Edge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sath-bcz9u0
Enjoy listening to the bassline from hell.
"Won't you come with me. Can't close the door."
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Audioslave - Shadow on the Sun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfF4t9-wpCM
Audioslave peaked early as "superbands" often do. Their first album is still their best, and this is the centerpiece. Dark and brooding, but surprisingly powerful, this is Audioslave's best song and one of Chris Cornell's best vocal performances.
"And I can tell you why people go insane. I can show you how you could do the same."