If I were to make you a tape right now...

If I were to make you a tape right now...

... it would probably have these songs.

Modest Mouse Float On
I picked up this song after opening a lucky bottle of Pepsi yesterday and I have listened to it about 15 times since then. The Mousers continue to emulate the sound of the Talking Heads and now are picking up a little of their sunny disposition as well. Also, new drummer Benjamin Weikel looks funny when he plays.

David Byrne You and Eye
Speaking of the Talking Heads, I revisited this used bin pick up earlier this week and found out it wasn't as bad as I remembered. Sure, it can't touch 90% of Talking Heads songs, Byrne's warm burbling guitars and conspicuous rhythm section work together to make a pretty charming song.

Funky Four plus 1 That's the Joint
Best known for being sampled by the Beastie Boys, this nearly eight minute jam shows just how amazing hip hop was before Yo! MTV Raps made it commercially viable. Featuring four funky DJs plus female DJ, this track has everything you could possibly want.

OutKast Happy Valentines Day
This song came into the playlist last Saturday and refused to leave. Hey, when arrows do not penetrate, Cupid reaches gets his pistol.