Playlist - October 2007

First of all, apologies for spacing out and forgetting the September playlist (as if you cared or noticed). I've also been asked a few times why there's so little Arabic in my playlists, and the main answer is the output is minor compared to the offerings from the US and UK. If you check the new releases every week you can spot the difference. There's simply not enough to grab my attention, but if you have any tips please let me know.

For this month, a return to form from a rock legend and a double whammy from an exciting new(ish) band among other treats that also include a hilarious hip-hop ode to a certain lunatic president.

1. Bruce Springsteen - A Long Walk Home: The Boss is back with what critics are calling his best album since "The River", and this track is proof.
2. Editors - An End Has A Start: I remember when U2 were the default band for passionate rock on an epic scale. These guys fit the bill for now.
3. Editors - Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors: See above.
4. The Shins - Australia: Insanely catchy power pop.
5. Rihanna - Rehab: The girl is on a roll! And no it's not a cover of Amy Winehouse's hit about where she needs to be right now.
   
6. Timbaland feat. One Republic - Apologize: A lovely R&B ballad that was apparently released way before Timbaland's album.
7. Axwell - I Found You: I meant to post this song ages ago. Better late than never.
   
8. Sugababes - About You Now: Followers of the playlist already know I have a soft spot for the Sugababes, but even I didn't recognize them when I heard this track.
9. Turin Brakes - Stalker: A beautiful song with an unsettling video.
10. Talib Kweli feat. Norah Jones - Soon The New Day: A laid back hip-hop track given extra coolness by Norah Jones's sweet voice.
11. Calvin Harris - Merrymaking At My Place: More silliness from Mr. Harris. He's having a party at his house and we're all invited!
12. Chris Lake feat. Emma Hewitt: Carry Me Away: A cool breezy dance track.
13. Sia - Breathe Me: Having been recently blown away by the final episode of Six Feet Under, this song continues to haunt me.
14. Samberg & Levine - I Ran So Far: A lovesong for Mahmoud Ahmedinejad.