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New Year’s Eve 2008 Playlist

Kiss the old year goodbye with ten songs that made 2008.

“In Ear Park,” Department of Eagles
(The most heartbreakingly gorgeous song of the year.)

“The Youth,” MGMT
(The soundtrack to the dawn of a new era, whatever that may be.)

“L.E.S. Artistes,” Santogold
(Chug Red Bulls, hit the dance floor, and get sweaty in your new holiday threads.)

“I’m Good, I’m Gone,” by Lykke Li
(Swedish pop never sounded so familiar. Or so catchy.)

“In the New Year,” by The Walkmen
(When your resolutions are still shiny and new.)

“Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa,” by Vampire Weekend
(This list wouldn’t exist without these preppy Ivy Leaguers.)

“Gila,” by Beach House
(Get out that book you’ve been meaning to finish. You’ll be a while.)

“Family Tree,” by TV on the Radio
(The world may end in 2012. Play it now.)

“The Rip,” by Portishead
(A band takes more than a decade off and comes back with this? “Pleased” doesn’t begin to describe how you felt.)

“The Snow Leopard,” by Shearwater
(If you need a reason to love this song, you should’ve asked Santa for a new heart — that’s not made of ice.)

For more music to ring in 2009, check out today’s San Francisco edition.

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