January 24, 2007

Pity Party

Worst Day of the Year Playlist

You’re still reeling from the Most Depressing Day of the Year (Jan 22). You’ve ditched your resolutions, gained weight, got dumped, and seen the pink slip. It’s Murphy’s Law of Calendar days. All you need now is a moody soundtrack.

“I Don’t Want to Get Over You,” by The Magnetic Fields (Wallow in self-pity.)

“Promising Light,” by Iron and Wine (You did the dumping? Oops, bad call.)

“The Funeral,” by Band of Horses (You’re just that damn depressed.)

“Get Me,” by Dinosaur Jr. (You’re not above being spiteful and pessimistic.)

“Cold Blooded Old Times,” by Smog (The ex has a new S.O. and you see them everywhere.)

“Henry Lee,” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds (And now you wanna throw someone down a well.)

“Never as Tired as When I’m Waking Up,” by LCD Soundsystem (Apathy strikes.)

“Eau D’Bedroom Dancing,” by Le Tigre (Don’t leave your room.)

“9 to 5,” by Dolly Parton (So you got fired. Grab a piece of cheesecake and dance around in your nightie. All those other jerks are working right now.)