Friday Random Ten: Genius Edition

"Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?/Can I handle the seasons of my life?"

I've seen this done on a few other sites and liked the idea enough to post my own version.

The way my version will work is I'll build an iTunes Genius playlist based on the first song I find myself singing Friday mornings.

This week's list is built around 'Landslide' as recorded by the Smashing Pumpkins. It's originally a Fleetwood Mac song, and has been covered by the Dixie Chicks as well as others.

The song has been in my head since Tuesday night. Shouldn't be hard to guess why.

1. Landslide by Smashing Pumpkins
2. Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town by Pearl Jam
3. Rape Me by Nirvana
4. I Will Survive by Cake (another cover)
5. Last Nite by The Strokes
6. You Don't Know What Love Is (You Just Do As Your Told) by The White Stripes
7. Perfect by Smashing Pumpkins
8. Rebellion (Lies) by The Arcade Fire
9. Blister in the Sun by The Viloent Femmes
10. Phantom Limb by The Shins

I was surprised by how many of these songs matched up with my political mood, even though they were chosen randomly. 'Landslide' itself is not a political song, none on the list are, but the titles and lyrics kind of make political poetry. Once again Genius pulls through.

The most-played track on the list is 'You Don't Know What Love Is' from the Icky Thump album. My favorite track on the list is 'Rebellion (Lies)' from The Arcade Fire's brilliant Funeral.