Winter Playlist

Somehow its winter again. To cope with my innate San Diegan dislike of coldness I have turned to this cozy compilation of tunes which, to me, are reminders of the warmest parts of this season. So here it is, my Surviving Winter Play-list ready to warm the cockles of your heart. And there is nothing like warm cockles.

Quequ'un M'a Dit by Carla Bruni- With softly strummed guitar and Bruni's sultry whispered vocals this song is for days meant to be spent inside doing absolutely nothing.

Winter Winds by Mumford & Sons- Your first thought might be that this song only made the list because it has the word winter in the title, and ok you would be a little bit right but title aside Mumford & Sons, though fantastic anytime of year, are particularly worth listening to on cold December days. The chorus of 'Winter Winds' is reminiscent of a friends singing and swaying along to favorite pub songs- a jolly scene that anyone would want to be a part of.

All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem- The driving, electronic, and extremely danceable beat of this song deserves a solid spot on any holiday party play list- not to mention its potential for general rocking out.

Winter '05 by Ra Ra Riot- I don't know how much this song sounds like 2005, but Ra Ra Riot got the winter part spot on. A soft tribal drumming and haunting melody in the strings- close your eyes and you can almost see snow covered scenery passing by through the frosted windows of a train. On your way home this holiday, listen to this song and think of the lovely people in your life.

One Night One Kiss by The Russian Futurists- This song begins with a piano groove that seems like the intro to a jazzy take on a traditional Christmas song, but then the lead vocal duet drops and, as it falls into a poppy chorus, it becomes clear this song is as fresh as it is adorable. Totally heart warming, you can't help but feel happy listening to this catchy boy-meets-girl duet.

One Love by Bob Marley- When you are totally over winter, but still stuck in the middle of it I recommend a healthy dose of reggae. Jam out to Bob and think of the warmer times that are not so far way, really.