Letting The Cables Sleep (The N.O.W. Remix)/Bush

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-t1a_pzVKQ

I'm not a big fan of all the various cafe albums out there. That being said, this particular remix really hits home. 

Pumped Up Kicks/Foster The People

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iehTEuaa62E

One of the grooviest grooves of the year, coupled with an insanely catchy chorus.

Great Albums (Ricochet/Tangerine Dream)

Year : 1975

Krautrock at its finest. This German electronica outfit was notorious for its live shows, which were excessively loud and sometimes performed in complete darkness. "Ricochet" is the first of their many live recordings. Interestingly, most of their live music was never released as studio material. The album consists of two compositions, "Ricochet Part 1" and "Ricochet Part 2", each over 15 minutes long. The substantial use of synthesisers, electric guitars and percussion marked a significant shift in the band's sound, from psychedelia to electronic rock, paving the way for modern trance music.

Personal Picks : I'm slightly partial towards Part 2. Do what I do and play the album when you're going to sleep. You'll really listen to it then.

Nightswimming/REM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahJ6Kh8klM4&ob=av2n

So REM finally call it a day. This song is from their eighth album, the seminal "Automatic For The People". The strings are arranged by John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) and the beautiful oboe part in the outro is played by Deborah Workman.

Long As I Can See The Light/CCR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1809vqz3zA

This song should come with a beer and a deck chair.

Little Wing/Stevie Ray Vaughan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGho1QZO4Us

He brings this really heavy, industrial vibe to the song.

The Book Of Love/Peter Gabriel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nZGv8VTBVE

Originally written by Stephin Merritt as part of his "69 Love Songs" concept album, before Gabriel made it his own, with only strings playing in the background. It plays in the Scrubs finale, in case you're wondering.