Autumn Mixtape

Whenever the air gets a little crisper and the leaves begin their change, I always find myself in the mood for music that is introspective and beautiful, sometimes folk in nature, but always atmospheric. Here is a mix that I made for my good friend Devin a few weeks ago that I have been listening to myself ever since. Do enjoy this, it is perfect for driving or sitting alone or whatever situation you may find yourself in.

Tracklisting:
1. Roscoe (Acoustic) - Midlake [from the album "Oak & Julian"]
2. Carry Me Ohio - Sun Kil Moon [from the album "Ghosts Of The Great Highway"]
3. Size Too Small - Sufjan Stevens [from the album "Seven Swans"]
4. Landslide - Fleetwood Mac [from the album "Fleetwood Mac"]
5. Jezebel - Iron & Wine [from the album "Woman King"]
6. I Was Young When I Left Home - Antony Hagerty & Bryce Dessener [from the album "Dark Was The Night Compilation", originally by Bob Dylan]
7. Ohio - Damien Jurado [from the album "Rehearsals For Departure"]
8. Left & Leaving - The Weakerthans [from the album "Left & Leaving"]
9. Majesty Snowbird - Sufjan Stevens [unreleased live track]
10. Tripped - Neva Dinova/Bright Eyes [from the album "One Jug Of Wine, Two Vessels"]
11. Steel On Steel - J. Tillman [from the album "Vacilando Territory Blues"]
12. Don't Be Shy - Cat Stevens [from the album "Harold and Maude OST"]
13. To Be Alone WIth You - Sufjan Stevens [from the album "Seven Swans"]
14. The Great Invitation - The Apprentice [from the album "An American Portrait"]

Sun Kil Moon - Ghosts Of The Great Highway

A few years ago, I was meandering around the Ashland Mall, perusing the shelves of cds when I happened upon Ghosts Of The Great Highway by Sun Kil Moon, a band that I had never heard of. After a quick trip to the listening station and a subsequent trip to the register, I headed to my car with my new found treasure. Since that day, Ghosts has been my default autumn album and continues to make its way back into my rotation, usually after I forget about it for a few months and then have the pleasure of rediscovering it. That's not to say, however, that it is in any way forgettable.

Sun Kil Moon is the brainchild of Mark Kozelek [former Red House Painter] and has the timeless quality of Paul Simon and John Lennon [though nowhere near the same amount of acclaim].

It is November and the leaves are changing; your breath is a cloud in the air. If you're looking for the perfect soundtrack for this time of year, look no further. It is a beautiful and incredible album.

Tracklisting:
1. Glenn Tipton
2. Carry Me Ohio
3. Salvador Sanchez
4. Last Tide
5. Floating
6. Gentle Moon
7. Lily and Parrots
8. Duk Koo Kim
9. Si, Paloma
10. Pancho Villa

Highlight Tracks: "Carry Me Ohio" [one of my all-time favorite songs]