What's On My IPod II: The Return

11.The Watchmen - All Uncovered: This was a minor hit in Canada many moons ago. I never liked a single other song by them but this is such a beautiful song. Gorgeous even though I have no idea what it's about:

"Lying in bedrooms is easy It's not like it's five years ago Lately you're over
my body 'Cause that's just the place that I want you to be Look at the pictures
you've gotten They're like signals from oncoming cars We're covered and caked
from the last time I know it sounds weird, we collect it in jars "

12. Love - Alone Again Or: I'm trying to figure out where I heard this. I was sure it was in some Wes Anderson film, but now I don't think so. Love is a funny band in that they're completely overhyped and underhyped. Music geeks talk them up too much, well the general public is reasonably apathetic toward them.

13. Air - Alone in Kyoto: One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. After seeing Lost in Translation, I bought the soundtrack one morning before school, put it on my stereo and when this song hit I was just in awe over how painstakingly gorgeous it is. Still moving every time I hear it.

14. The Album Leaf - Always For You: I don't think I've ever listened to this all the way through since putting it on my Nano, but I always listen to a few seconds. Has a really persitent beat and the vocals are surprisingly hypnotic.

15. Brian Eno - Always Returning: Sadly, I was introduced to this song by a Playstation 3 commercial. I had no idea who it was, but really loved the song. Hearing it in a theater once before seeing "Apocalyptico" was quite an experience. This is off "Apollo" which is Brian Eno's soundtrack to a space mission. I can imagine this playing in some smart sci-fi movie as the hero is floating in space.