Mixtape #1

Hey, kids, I’m in a weird mood today. I’m kinda thinking since I just wrote a blog stating my hatred displeasure for Jason Mraz that I should put a few acoustic songs that are actually acceptable and good. Songs that show both musicianship, but lack consistent douchebaggery. So here are my top ten acoustic songs that may or may not have started out acoustic but are amazing in this their acoustic incarnation.

#10 – The Gaslight Anthem - ‘59 Sound

#9 – Jackson Browne – Somebody’s Baby

#8 – The Beach Boys – I Should’ve Known Better/Tell Me Why (Beatles Covers)

#7 – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll (Bob Dylan Cover)

#6 – Bob Dylan – Visions of Johanna

#5 - Pete Yorn – Dancing in the Dark (Bruce Springsteen Cover)

#4 – Stone Temple Pilots – Plush

#3 – John Lennon – Imagine

#2 – Jeff Tweedy – Sunken Treasure

#1 – Ryan Adams – Firecracker

Now, you may be wondering the rationale for some of my choices. It’s simple…these are songs that strike a chord with me in the forms presented. For instance, I am not a huge fan of Imagine in it’s well known form, but acoustic with John Lennon in front of a crowd is unreal to me. So there it is, I think it’s a good mix, but I’d love to read some of your comments on the subject.