From the Salmon

I don’t understand the Grammys.

I mean, I really enjoyed U2’s How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb and The Arcade Fire’s Funeral. They were among my favorite albums.

Of 2004.

Seriously, can anyone explain to me why these albums are even eligible for Grammys in 2006? Hell, when Funeral was released, Bush and Kerry hadn’t even had their first debate yet.

This is only one of the many, many reasons I just can’t bring myself to care about the Grammys.

But in their honor, I give you a random selection of some of my favorite tracks of 2006. And by 2006, I of course mean 2004.

1. 29 Cent Head - Peter Mulvey
2. Let Down - Pedro the Lion
3. Miracle Drug - U2
4. Love Is No Big Truth - Kings of Convenience
5. The Last Fare of the Day - Richard Shindell
6. Pacific Street - Hem
7. Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometimes - Beck
8. On Ice - Chris Thile
9. The View - Modest Mouse
10. Blaue Fäden - März