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Month: December 2005
Rhapsody 2005
Now that the Rhapsody editors’ [best of list](http://plasticboy.com/archives/2005/12/29/best-music-of-2005/) is out I guess I’d better post [mine](http://rhaplinks.real.com/rhaplink?type=playlist&title=Rhapsody+2005&ref=blog&rhapid=719347&from=listen). I’ve limited my self to 25 tracks so that you can listen with your [free 25 tracks](http://www.realnetworks.com/company/press/releases/2005/musicrevolution_conference.html) even if you don’t have a Rhapsody subscription.
Best Music of 2005
Best Music of 2005:
Excerpts from Rhapsody editors’ favorite releases from the last year.
1. Pull Up The People – M.I.A.
2. Dare (Soulwax Remix) – Gorillaz
3. Gideon – My Morning Jacket
4. Forever Lost – The Magic Numbers
5. Heard ‘Em Say (Album Version (Explicit)) – Kanye West
6. Hung Up – Madonna
7. Skin Of My Yellow Country Teeth – Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
8. Que’ Onda Guero – Beck
9. Drop The Pressure – Mylo
10. M’bifé – Amadou & Mariam
11. Feels Just Like It Should – Jamiroquai
12. Winter in the Hamptons – Josh Rouse
13. Strange & Beautiful (I’ll Put A Spell On You) – Aqualung
14. Ch Ching (Cheque 1-2 Remix) – Lady Sovereign
15. The Corner (Album Version (Explicit)) – Common
16. I Will Follow You Into The Dark – Death Cab For Cutie
17. Banquet – Bloc Party
18. Panda – Dungen
19. Tap Water – Dengue Fever
20. Bad Man (Featuring Vybez Cartel & M.I.A.) – Missy Elliott
21. I Turn My Camera On – Spoon
22. Just Let Go (Thin White Duke Remix Radio Edit) – Fischerspooner
23. Disco Infiltrator – LCD Soundsystem
24. The Weight – The Band
25. Modern Music – Black Mountain
26. Dutchman Falls – Dr. Dog
27. Little Ghost – The White Stripes
28. General Principles (Album Version (Explicit)) – DJ Muggs Vs. GZA
29. Pi – Kate Bush
30. 49 Percent – Royksopp
Kottke’s Best Links 2005
Kottke’s list of the best links of 2005 is lengthy and excellent.
The future of HTML
Ed Dumbill has an interesting article on developments in the HTML standards.
Holiday Favorites
Holiday Favorites:
Christmas? Hanukkah? Kwanzaa? Here are some seasonal tunes to keep you warm and cozy regardless of what you celebrate.
1. Do They Know It’s Christmas? – Band Aid
2. Father Christmas – The Kinks
3. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – U2
4. The Chanukah Song – Adam Sandler
5. Up On The House Top – The Jackson 5
6. Step Into Christmas – Elton John
7. 2000 Miles – The Pretenders
8. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Pointer Sisters
9. The Man With All The Toys – The Beach Boys
10. I Have A Little Dreidel – Barenaked Ladies
11. Winter Wonderland – Macy Gray
12. Fairytale of New York – Pilate
13. Christmas All Over Again – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
14. Christmas Wrapping – The Waitresses
15. Peace On Earth / The Little Drummer Boy – (with David Bowie) – Bing Crosby
16. Frosty The Snowman – Ronettes
17. Do You Hear What I Hear? – Whitney Houston
18. Spread A Little Love On Christmas Day – Destiny’s Child
19. Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah – Barenaked Ladies
Ken Tucker’s 2005 Top 10
Ken Tucker of Fresh Air puts out another of my favorite year-end top ten lists. This one includes albums, songs, a book, and a DVD.
Cool Yule
Cool Yule:
Classic Christmas tunes from some of the most beloved names in rock and soul.
1. Jingle Bells – Wilson Pickett
2. Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Dean Martin
3. Noel – Martha and the Vandellas
4. Merry Christmas Baby – Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
5. Christmas Must Be Tonight – The Band
6. Soulful Christmas – James Brown
7. You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Dr.Seuss
8. Back Door Santa – The Holmes Brothers
9. Blue Christmas – Johnny Cash
10. Goin’ Home For Christmas – Merle Haggard
11. Silent Night – Al Green
12. Drummer Boy – Ben E. King
13. Amazing Grace – Jeff Beck
14. Winter Wonderland – Louis Armstrong & Friends
15. Jingle Bells – Earl Scruggs
Modern Rock Christmas
Modern Rock Christmas:
Check out future holiday classics from Beck, Death Cab for Cutie and other alt rockers.
1. The Christmas Song – The Raveonettes
2. The Little Drum Machine Boy – Beck
3. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Death Cab For Cutie
4. Back Door Santa (Non Album Version) – Jet
5. Christmas Time Is Here – Ivy
6. 2000 Miles – The Pretenders
7. Winter Wonderland – Brian Setzer Orchestra
8. Christmas On TV – Chris Isaak
9. Snow Day – Bleu
10. Good King Wenceslas – Crash Test Dummies
11. Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want To Fight Tonight) – Joey Ramone
12. Is Zat You, Santa Claus – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
13. Blue Christmas – The Perishers
14. Christmas At The Zoo – The Flaming Lips
15. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (Single Version) – Street Drum Corps
16. Chirstmas Is Going To The Dogs – Eels
17. Santa Doesn’t Cop Out On Dope – Sonic Youth
18. Last Christmas – Jimmy Eat World
19. Maybe This Christmas – Ron Sexsmith
20. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Hem
Other Other Music
I didn’t get many hits in Rhapsody on any of the other genre lists from [Other Music](http://www.othermusic.com/2005december13update.html) so I just combined it all into one big playlist.