Random 10 for Aug. 29, 2008

1. Green Day, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”

2. William Shatner, “Real”

3. Queen, “You’re My Best Friend”

Not bombastic enough to be typical Queen, the group’s “You’re My Best Friend” is such a perfectly pitched ode to true love — and in the most non-mushy way possible.

4. Aimee Mann, “Momentum”

5. The Clash, “The Right Profile”

6. Belle & Sebastian, “La Pastie de la Bourgeoisie”
Another pop confection from these amazing Scots, replete with references to Judy Blume, Jack Kerouac and J.D. Salinger. Who do these guys think they are — Morrissey?

7. Iggy Pop, “The Passenger”

8. The Bangles, “Bitchin’ Summer”

9. Wilco, “Casino Queen”
A pre-artsy Wilco, back when Jeff Tweedy’s sensibilities weren’t so pretty.

10. Jigsaw, “Sky High”

– Chase