Random 10 for September 22, 2008

1. Loney, Dear, “I Am John.” While the first two minutes might make you think you’re listening to a lost B&S track, this Swedish single toughens up considerably at the midpoint crescendo. Much more in a chamber-pop vein with subtle Motown references.

2. The Dirtbombs, “Chains of Love.”

3. Feist feat. Chromeo, “Sealion.”

4. Pink Floyd, “Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts 1-7).”

5. Girl Talk, “Summer Smoke.” I have to hand it to the independent video artisan who tracked down the appropriate clips for this. And as an added bonus, it’s all synched.

6. Portishead, “Hunter.”

7. The Roots, “Here I Come.”

8. Ice-T, “I’m Your Pusher.”

9. Hot Chip, “Don’t Dance.”

10. Roxy Music, “Angel Eyes.” This was the discofied single version from Manifesto that presaged the New Romantic movement and basically provided the template for Duran Duran, not the far superior, more rock-oriented original, which ranks with some of the band’s best work. Where’s this new album we hear tale of?