real times + shweet times = my world: An Annual Event -

I'm referring to the posting of my TOP 22 of 2009! The yearly featured top tunes of the year chosen by yours truly, of course done "a la Drea", naturally. This year I'm trying something new, and more universal - posting the mp3s on this very blog for easy access. MORE SHARING! What a lovely holiday gift, no?

I'm not going to lie. This compilation of songs did take more of a lengthy time than I anticipated, however, it definitely was worth all the while. I'll be posting up my "rough draft(s)", if you will, tomorrow. For now, here's a GO! My TOP 22 of 2009 - in honor of a look back into my 21st year and a glance into a new year of living. LA HEIM! ENJOY.

Notes: 1) Thank you to all who have exposed me to this year's amazing selection in music - my beloved venues in Northampton and Los Angeles, the lovely Stereogum, KEXP radio, WOZQ radio, KCRW, FILTER, Amoeba Records, and the rest of you all out in the interwebz.
2) To take a listen to the playlist (of sorts), just press play on the flash player. You can also download the tracks by right-clicking and "Sav[ing] link as..".

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

TOP 22 of 2009 a la Drea

Snowden - Black Eyes (Le Castle Vania Remix)

Julian Casablancas - 11th Dimension

Empire of the Sun - Walking on a Dream

Kid Cudi (ft. Kanye West and Common )

The Tasteful Nudes - The Jig is Up

Kleerup - Until We Bleed (ft. Lykke Li)

Bon Iver - Blood Bank

Metric - Gimme Sympathy

The Lonely Island - I'm on a Boat (ft. T-Pain)

Florence + The Machine - Dogs Days are Over

Ra Ra Riot - Ghost Under Rocks (Passion Pit Remix)

Passion Pit - To Kingdom Come