After my tape deck crapped out in 1997, I was stuck listening to either the radio or full albums in whatever order the artist intended. That all changed in 2001, when the new-fangled MP3 technology got combined with my new CD burner.
I’m guessing this disc dates to late 2003 and includes some of the new songs from the previous disc along with anything else that came out throughout the year that I may have somewhat enjoyed.
Evanescence – Bring Me To Life
The first single that broke for Evanescence is the only song of theirs I’ve ever heard of.
iTunes stats: 6 plays, most recently on 9/7/2011
The Donnas – Take It Off
A big hit from their major label debut.
iTunes stats: 13 plays, most recently on 5/30/2012
Tatu – All The Things You Said
I have not listened to this in the 2 weeks since it last appeared on one of these discs.
iTunes stats: 6 plays, most recently on 8/10/2011
The Ataris – Boys Of Summer
The Don Henley cover is likely the only song of theirs anyone knows, much to their chagrin.
iTunes stats: 7 plays, most recently on 7/25/2012
50 Cent – In Da Club
This song has not held up at all.
iTunes stats: Never played
Foo Fighters – Times Like These (Acoustic)
The acoustic version of the Foo Fighters hit.
iTunes stats: 5 plays, most recently on 11/27/2010
Liz Phair – Why Can’t I
The first single from Liz Phair’s deliberate attempt to become more pop-oriented.
iTunes stats: 2 plays, most recently on 8/30/2011
Kelly Osbourne – Shut Up
Kelly’s attempt to turn the success of The Osbournes into a recording career kind of sputtered after this.
iTunes stats: 5 plays, most recently on 5/8/2012
Tegan And Sara – I Hear Noises
My introduction to the band that would become one of my favorites.
iTunes stats: 20 plays, most recently on 9/21/2011