The Useless Critic 2.0

I included some Christmas music as well as secular music. That M.I.A/Weeknd song? Wow. She really can't sing but there is something entirely intoxicating about it. I'm not sure what to make of the new stuff by the Sounds; "Sweet Tooth" by Blue Hawaii is something you MUST hear, as is Arcade Fire's "Joan of Arc." "Let Me Back In" and "Memoir" are more somber than the rest of the tracks. However, the holidays are proving to be a bit hard for me this year. I really don't think the Flaming Lips' version of "Just Like Starting Over" compares to John Lennon, but Spotify sucks about anything Beatles-related. It will do, pig, it will do.

Song of the Day Gorgeous. If you like Grimes and whatnot, you should adore Blue Hawaii. I've been kind of depressed all weekend and this song is resonating with me so much right now. I'm glad to see 2013's new music has been awesome.  p.s. I love the album cover. I'm a sucker for ones like those (i.e. Washed Out's "Within and Without").