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1. Marissa Nadler, “Cortez the Killer.”

2. The Postmarks, “Weather the Weather.”

3. The Radio Dept., “The Worst Taste in Music.” A tasteful Scandinavian throwback to dreamy, mid-period New Order circa “Low-Life.” Fans of Stars should download “Pet Grief” immediately or yesterday.

4. Grizzly Bear, “Owner of a Lonely Heart.”

5. Paul Weller, “Wildwood.”

 

6. A3, “Woke Up This Morning.” I’m one of the few people domestically who actually owns A3′s “Exile on Coldharbour Lane,” and believe it or not, the theme to “The Sopranos” is not a complete lock on being the best song from this band. “Ain’t Goin’ to Goa” (links to someone’s vacation pictures with A3 accompaniment) was a great song about avoiding the neo-hippie tourist destination in India, and was played a lot in the days of the original Spy.

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