what song have you played most this year?

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Probably something from Amnesiac. Or, more likely, a pop track that's on heavy MTV and radio rotation. Chances are it's "Survivor" or Nelly Furtardo's unavoidable ornithological ditty. Those weren't by choice, however. *My* "Pyramid Song" experience: During a holiday, on the beach, at night, slightly intoxicated, with headphones on: magical. Almost.

Also: Sitting in my hotel room at night with Loveless, particularly "To Here Knows When", playing at very low levels. Outside, I could hear both the crashing ocean waves and disco club dance beats ( They had a small club inside the hotel ). Occasionally, the tones of Loveless would synchronize with the sounds emanating from outside my window and the perceived magnitude of the music would increase dramatically. Astounding.

― Mitch Lastnamewithheld, Thursday, 19 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

I forgot about Is That Your Bitch? That's the best song ever, besides the other songs that are better. I've been listening to Speedballin' a lot since I got the Tomb Raider CD, and on the Outkast tip I've probably heard Ms. Jackson about 8 trillion times this year.

― Ally, Thursday, 19 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Daft Punk's "Discovery" album has been on heavy rotation since I got it. Other tunes: "Peaches and cream"-112, "Raise it up"-Slum Village, "The Boston rag"-Steely Dan, "The jack"-AC/DC, "Cause cheap is how I feel"-Cowboy Junkies,"Cold as ice"-MOP, "Just step s'ways"- The Fall...loads more

― Michael Bourke, Thursday, 19 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Past, Present and Future by the Shangri-Las. I just listen to it over and over again, trying to find some imperfection. Next? Probably 'She's Got You' by Timi Yuro.

― Nick, Thursday, 19 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Oooh, talking of Timo Yuro, "It'll never be over for me" I've probably played most this year.

― michael jemmeson, Thursday, 19 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

ah...the verlaines 'over the moon'. only a month to go until his solo record, he's graeme downes, my hero.

― keith, Thursday, 19 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Been too damn long since Graeme released something. A long overdue return.

― Ned Raggett, Thursday, 19 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Ah, Keith, you speak the truth. _Hammers & Anvils_ coming sooooon... And the new Morning Jacket album (_At Dawn_) is quite excellent.

Most played this year, to date (song or CD):

Destiny's Child - "Bootylicious"
Pernice Brothers - "Our Time Has Passed"
Spoon - "Me and the Bean"
Franklin Bruno - "Just Because It's Dying"
Ida - _The Braille Night_
Burning Airlines - _Identikit_
The Fall - _Hex Enduction Hour_
Radiohead - "Pyramid Song"
Lightning Bolt - _Ride the Skies_

― David Raposa, Thursday, 19 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

'Ease Down the Road' - Bonnie 'Prince' Billy.

Catching up: 'Amnesiac'; 'Go Plastic'; '10,000Hz Legend'.

― D*A*V*I*D*M, Friday, 20 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

"Subterranean," In Flames "Behind Space," In Flames "Satellites and Astronauts," In Flames "Venus in Furs," Velvet Underground "I Heard Her Call My Name," Velvet Underground "Judy and the Dream of Horses," Belle and Sebastian "Gimme Danger," Iggy Pop "The Whole Shebang," Grant Lee Buffalo

Boy with the Arab Strap and Velvet Underground & Nico CDs, generally.

― Acia, Friday, 20 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Dave: Have you seen Lightning Bolt live? Oh my god!

― Kris, Friday, 20 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Emerson Quartet's recording of the Debussy string quartet.

― Mr. Mark Lerner, Friday, 20 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Kris: You bet your ass, "oh my god"! Saw them @ their hometurf, and got swallowed up by an honest-to-god MOSH PIT. People were flying all over the place, climbing up poles, going crazy. In CT, though, the fans were more reserved and respectful, which was a bit of a disappointment. But THEY (the Bolt) most certainly were NOT.

I've rolls of film with pictures from both shows I need to develop one of these days. Oh, yeah.

― David Raposa, Friday, 20 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

I saw them at some artspace in south Boston, and again at a friend's house in Davis, CA. EVERYONE was going crazy both places. They are really fucking loud.

― Kris, Friday, 20 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Fuck. I only saw the last three posts and thought Kris and Dave were talking about the Emerson playing Debussy. Would that ever fucking rock.

― Josh, Friday, 20 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

I've seen the Emerson Quartet, but it was Mozart and I must've been 10. The crowd was not going crazy, from what I recall.

― Kris, Friday, 20 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

Well, that was Mozart, not Debussy. Duh.

― Josh, Friday, 20 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

"Channel Heaven" and "Jonestown Mascara" by the Lollies. (I'm trying to learn the bassline to Channel Heaven. Jonestown Mascara, I have no excuse for. I just really, really like the spacy noise.)

― Catty, Monday, 23 July 2001 00:00 (twenty-two years ago) link

nine months pass...

"Starless" by KC, though not anymore cos my phonograph's packed up!! "Stay up Late" by Talking Heads and "The Spirit of Radio" by Rush. ALso "Rebel" by David Bowie although cos of my brothers not me.

― Anna Rose, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

I would guess "La Cura" by Frankie Ruiz. Great, danceable, hypnotic salsa.

― DeRayMi, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I wonder.

― Ronan, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

I've been playing the Doobie Brothers' "What a Fool Believes" an unhealthy amount this year. I've been playing Waltari's cover of "A Forest" a lot recently also, but I only got it a few weeks ago.

― Vinnie, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

Addicted to Bass by Puretone. So much that at one point didn't know WHY I liked it.

― nathalie, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

Deftones' "Back To School".

― Daver, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

Big Tymers - "Still Fly." Words cannot convey how much I like this song. I like it when I'm drunk, I like it when I'm sober. I like it in the car, I like it on the bus. I like it on MP3, I like it on CD. I even turn up the radio commercial for Hood Rich 'cause it has the beat playing in the background.

― adam, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

The "Agnus Dei" from Martin's Mass For Double Choir, surprisingly enough. Second place is the "Sanctus" from the same piece and third place is "Man Fading" by Kenna.

― Dan Perry, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

elbow - newborn

Clientele - we could walk together, (i want you) more than ever

BRMC - rifles

Kings of Convenience - Winning the Battle....

Avalanches - Etoh, Since I left you.

― Chris, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

I don't have a clue, but I'm gonna lie and say Toya's "No Matta What (Party All Night)" in the hope that someone'll agree, and I won't be alone in my NMW(PAL)-wuv. (Actually, I vaguely remember someone else liking this, too- was it you, Keiko?)(oh, and I think Tim F said it was alright.)(Improper use of parentheses ©Mike Daddino)

― Mitch Lastnamewithheld, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

"It's Time for the Perculator" by Cashmere

― Tracer Hand, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

Maybe I'm crazy, but lately I've been playing the crap out of "Better Things" by Fountains of Wayne.

― Sean Carruthers, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

I can't believe that it's already May! I really don't know what I've listened to most!

― jel --, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

*befuddled* No idea either. Hrm.

― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

I came late to Boards of Canada. Must have listened to "Everything You Do Is a Balloon" 20-30 times altogether on repeat in three sessions.

― alex in mainhattan, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

Reading through this I'm like "Wow, people are still listening to Daft Punk and Missy every day? Weird." Then I noticed the date...

Most played in 2002 is probably "So Now" by Herbert.

― Mark, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

"Stout-Hearted Men", by Shooby Taylor
"Rockin' and Rollin'", by W. L. Horning
Datacide, Flowerhead
"Aldrigpunkt", Polyester Orkester
― Phil, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

crap, hit submit too soon.

― Phil, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

Hey, I listened to Daft Punk today.

So far this year I've probably played Can's "I Want More" the most. Lord knows why. The re-recording of Japan's "Adolescent Sex" and the Avengers' "We Are The One" are pretty high up there, too.

― Nate Patrin, Wednesday, 8 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

MRI - Deep Down South
Motorbass - Ezio (Herbert Remix)
Latrelle - Dirty Girl (Remix) Tweet - Oops (Oh My)
Kylie Minogue - Love At First Sight
Mystikal - Bouncin' Back
London Dodgers - Down Down Bizznizz
TJ Cases - One By One
Sticky - Dollar Sign

― Tim, Thursday, 9 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-one years ago) link

thirteen years pass...

Four Tet - Morning Side
Grimes - REALiTi
Jamie xx feat. Romy - Loud Places
Lower Dens - To Die in LA

― niels, Wednesday, 29 July 2015 17:42 (eight years ago) link

R Stevie Moore - Sort of Way
Kendrick Lamar - King Kunta
Boz Scaggs - Lido Shuffle
Phil Collins - Sussudio
Chiskop - Klaimar
Righeira - Vamos A La Playa

― tayto fan (Michael B), Wednesday, 29 July 2015 18:04 (eight years ago) link

Kendrick Lamar - King Kunta
Anderson Paak - Miss Right
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Multi-Love
Songhoy Blues - Soubour
Ezra Furman - Restless Year

― mike t-diva, Wednesday, 29 July 2015 19:27 (eight years ago) link

Susanne sundfor - fade away. Easily and both physically and p much constantly on a loop in my brain the whole year.

― ewar woowar (or something), Wednesday, 29 July 2015 19:30 (eight years ago) link

My top 5 according to Last.fm:

HI DERE – Came Back Haunted
Marriages – Skin
HI DERE – Going Places
HI DERE – Dragon
HI DERE – Love Is Lost

apparently I love myself

― I Am Curious (Dolezal) (DJP), Wednesday, 29 July 2015 19:31 (eight years ago) link

My most played song this year is every song off Envy's new album

― moans and feedback (Dinsdale), Wednesday, 29 July 2015 19:39 (eight years ago) link

Yes -- Starship Trooper
King Crimson -- Starless

― Iago Galdston, Wednesday, 29 July 2015 20:21 (eight years ago) link

My Last.Fm last 6 months is made up solely of Miami Horror and Vashti Bunyan songs, which leads me to believe I must have fallen asleep or left the house with these two albums playing.

Top song of the last year is Joni Mitchell's 'People's Parties', which is great and I love. Overall is 'Bats In The Attic' by King Creosote & Jon Hopkins, but I think that comes from a 2011 error when Last.Fm was scrobbling songs multiple times over.

Conclusion - Last.FM is pretty useless.

― (no offence to people) (dog latin), Thursday, 30 July 2015 11:19 (eight years ago) link

Last.FM chart reflects my perfectly well-adjusted personality with a tie between:

Dinah Washington – September In The Rain
The Fall – New Face In Hell

In actuality though the top songs would be the soundtrack to whatever I'm editing. My poor neighbours.

― Adam J Duncan, Friday, 31 July 2015 06:15 (eight years ago) link

Four Tet - Morning Side (and Evening Side)
Polar Bear - We Feel The Echoes
Kamasi Washington - Re Run Home
Shamir - On The Regular
Sweater Kinney - A New Wave
Young Fathers - Nest

― Hey Bob (Scik Mouthy), Friday, 31 July 2015 06:55 (eight years ago) link

Sweater Kinney. Fucking iPad.

― Hey Bob (Scik Mouthy), Friday, 31 July 2015 06:55 (eight years ago) link

Yeah I have to keep vetting my Last.FM because it has an app that automatically posts my top songs of the week, and it's always something like 'Disco Zhivago - AOB v1.1 310715'

― (no offence to people) (dog latin), Friday, 31 July 2015 08:45 (eight years ago) link

I killed off my last.fm account months ago, so I have no real means of tracking things anymore. However, I'd be surprised if my most-listened-to song so far this year isn't "Delirious" by Susanne Sundfør.

― Johnny Fever, Friday, 31 July 2015 08:50 (eight years ago) link

She's good that Susanne Sundfør. I was listening to her yesterday.

― (no offence to people) (dog latin), Friday, 31 July 2015 08:51 (eight years ago) link

(tie)
Wand - reaper invert
Kool & The Gang - summer madness

― meisenfek, Saturday, 1 August 2015 07:59 (eight years ago) link

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