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Derrick's Ultimate Valentine's Day Playlist

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Valentine's Day Playlist   Listen to my entire playlist in it's full and glorius form vis-a-vis my spotify Valentine's Day Playlist  and subcribe to me for future Vundablog playlists Derrick Mustelier aka bioponic . Current Lover (joyful): - Across the Universe Soundtrack - All My Loving The intro of this song in the movie is a ridiculously adorable scene--I love the way the girl says “Pull the other one” when Jude sings “and remember I’ll always be true.”  His Limey accent really shines through in this song too, I love it. - The Beach Boys - God Only Knows This might just be the ultimate song for a significant other.  There is no better musical description of that all-consuming storybook love that every girl (and many guys, even if they don’t want to admit it) dreams about. - Bright Eyes - First Day of My Life This might just be the cutest song ever written.  We’ve all met someone who makes us feel brand new.  This song articulates that feeling per

Derrick's Top 11 Albums of 2011

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I hadn't really planned on doing one of these but when Danielle did hers, I felt challenged.  My reputation as the World Heavyweight Champion of lists was on the line.  How could I back down?  I also felt like there needed to be a little balance between the representation of the mainstream and the underground.  I used to make one of these lists every year  but after that one I got a little bit lazy.  But thanks to Vundablog I'm back on track this year!  Let's get right to it, shall we? 11. Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 It's been a while but these guys still got it.  Some of the best beats they've ever produced and I love the way their voices and lyrics have evolved.   10. Adele - 21 Unlike Danielle, I think this album is phenomenal front to back.  The first five tracks are especially unstoppable as well as a sweet cover of The Cure's "Lovesong" and the beautiful single "Someone Like You."  This woman's voice gives m