The Strokes

Because it still goes down as one of my favourite debut albums ever...

Roisin Murphy

Because you can be 'sartorially unique' AND have good music too...

Regina Spektor

Because she's on my laminated list...

Daft Punk

Because it still gives me the same shiver down my spine as it did when I first heard it over 15 years ago...

The Housemartins

Because, although I loath Christmas songs, this still hits home...

The Pharcyde

Because this never ceases to draw a tear of nostalgia from me...

Kings of Leon

Because, before they went all MOR, the produced some fantastic songs...

Lambchop

Because if peoples voices were sedatives, well i'll let this tune speak the rest...

David Holmes Presents The Free Association

Because this is from one of my 'hidden gem' albums...

David Bowie

Because take a look at the wrong man, beating up the wrong guy...

Dj Ronaldo

Because there was a time when you couldn't hear a techno set without this tune...

Moby

Because to paraphrase a comment on this video, for 7'22" the world is at peace...

Wu-Tang Clan

Because I couldn't do hip-hop Saturdays without these guys...

Loudon Wainwright **extra special post**

Because as from today, I now have two of them and I couldn't be richer...

Jimi Hendrix

Because Virtuoso is defined as "a person who excels in musical technique or execution", I like to just play this video...

or

Because he's playing it with his teeth, His Teeth!!!!

Dolly Parton

Because there are acoustic guitar riffs and then there are Acoustic Guitar Riffs...

Tom Vek

Because this is proof that a rhythmical instrument can provide the hook...

Tom Tom Club

Because it's proof that Talking Heads weren't just David Byrne's band...

Pete Heller

Because I listen to this and suddenly I'm transported to a beach rave in north Dublin with the sand sifting through my dancing/shuffling feet...

Yoro Kery Goro

Because it's Sunday in other parts of the world too...

Blackalicious

Because if there's one line to take from this tune it's 'if you're blessed with the talent, utilise it to the fullest, Be true to yourself and stay humble'...

Soulwax

Because this is what happened before the mash-ups took hold...

Johnny Cash

Because is this album series a fitting epitath or not, what do you think?

Jamie Lidell

Because some tunes may cause involuntary dancing...

The Stone Roses

Because I don't know if this reformation will be a good thing...

The La's

Because if there ever was an award for 'One Album Wonders', first prize would be to these guys...

Sabres of Paradise

Because if relaxation had a soundtrack...

Dead Prez

Because before Dubstep was a glint in Drum'n'Bass' eye, there was this...

Black Box Revelation

Because what is in the Belgian water that produces Soulwax, dEus, Aeroplane, and now these guys...

Metronomy

Because these kids have it, I dunno what it is but they have it....

Kid Loco

Because...well just because...

Blur

because it's one of their most underrated tunes...

Alex Gopher

Because this is going to be me in a matter of days, or weeks...

Esbjorn Svensson Trio

Because jazz faces come a close second to guitar faces....

Skee Lo

Because it never ceases to put a smile on my face...

Queens of the Stone Age

Because the real test of a musician is that their live performance is better than the origional recorded song...

Marvin Gaye/Mad Professor

Because this is how you do a live remix kids...

Phoenix

Because this tune holds such mnemonic weight for me...

Len

Because everyone has a guilty pleasure, this is one of mine...

Discodine

Because this is one of my favourite songs of the last 5 years...

Bill Withers

Because how do you turn a duck into a soul singer? Put it into a microwave until it's Bill Withers...

Jurassic 5

Because remember when hip hop was not about guns, bitches, and bling...

Death in Vegas

Because "Dirge" is such an apt title for this song...

Yacht

Because it reminds me of something, but I can't put my finger on it...

The Chemical Brothers

Because you don't need to be able to play instruments to be funky...

The Breeders

Because sometimes solo projects are a good thing #2...

Joy Division

Because I love the reverb-less drums and the bass guitar playing the melody...

George Gershwin

Because some music is best played with a live orchestra...

Dr. Octagon

Because this was a staple in the trip hop years...

Smashing Pumpkins

Because synths and drum machines can live in a rock world, Happy Binary day...

Elliot Smith

Because if you listen carefully the vocal hook melody is in the guitar part...

Camille

Because she could be singing about the ingredients of a packet of cherrios and it would still sound hot...

Bizarre Inc

Because this was one of the first tunes to get me into dance music and I still play it out sometimes...

Lana Del Rey

Because you should listen to this before everyone else has...

The Ink Spots

Because it's Sunday, coffee on, croissants on, play this...

Ultramagnetic MCs

Because...well just because...

Pixies

Because "I was talking to peachy peach about kissy kiss"...

Al Greene

Because it's hard to find anything smoother...

Bjork

Because this is eighteen years old, yes eighteen...

Maximum Balloon

Because sometimes solo projects are a good thing...

Michael Jackson/OOFT

Because the day that's in it, one of the best MJ edits around...

The Bad Plus\Radiohead

Because your Sunday Jazz needs some extra noodles...

Lecs Luther

Because he's irish, i repeat IRISH...

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Because this rocks so much it hurts...

Flaming Lips

Because I still haven't seen them live, and I know when I do I will be so much richer for it...

Battles

Because who needs lyrics that make any sense when it sounds this good...

Sufjan Stevens

Because it's one of the creepiest lyrics but most beautiful pieces of music ever...

Mercury Rev

Because sometimes music is a vehicle...

Sigur Rós

Because it's an instant goosebumpiler (yes it's a word)...

The Detroit Spinners/Motown day 7

Because it's the last day of our week at the greatest hit machine, so we've to go out on a classic...

Stevie Wonder/Motown week Day 6

Because Prince wasn't the first musician to play all the instruments on his songs...

The Temptations/Motown week day 5

Because it's one of the most recognisable guitar riffs ever...

Marvin Gaye/Motown week day 4

Because  this contains arguably the most important lyric in music "War is not the answer, for only love can conquer hate."...

The Four Tops/Motown week day 3

Because this is one of the funkiest basslines you'll ever hear, by one of the best bass players in the world, James Jamerson...

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas/Motown week day 2

Because this is a beaut...

Smokey Robinson/Motown week day 1

Because this is one of the best...

Gary Byrd/Stevie Wonder

Because...well just because...

Black Sabbath

Because when he eventually does croak, will Ozzy be remembered for this kind of stuff, or as a reality tv star?

Peter Gabriel

Because where would feel good film trailers be without this song...

Jimi Hendrix

Because virtuoso is an overused term, in this case, it is not....

Lisa Hannigan

Because some videos seem like they'd be a laugh to make...

XTC

Because that's a creepy video for a great pop song...

Radiohead/Dave Brubeck

Because the time signature is everything...

A Tribe Called Quest

Because ROG couldn't today...

AC\DC

Because for those about to rock...

Amon Tobin

Because before the tron reboot, there was this...

Nick Cave

Because...well just because...

Tv on the Radio

Because every songs needs a doo-wop acappella cover...

Foster The People

Because hopefully your monday will go with a Pop...

Brad Mehldau/Radiohead

Because Sundays were made for jazz, nice...

De La Soul

Because I've oodles and oodles of 'oh' you know...

Led Zepplin

Because it's friday bitches, let's rock...

MC Solaar

Because nothing beats the french flow...

Sly and the Family Stone

Because after reading this article, this man needs to be played more than ever...

The The

Because Matt Johnson is one of the greatest undervalued songwriters of the last 30 years...

Dan Le Sac VS Scroobius Pip

Because 'thou shall think for yourselves'...

The Commodores

Because I hope your Sunday is like this...

Nirvana

Because 20 years seems like yesterday...

10cc

Because we all need a bit of cheese on a friday...

One Self

Because I supported them a few years back and they're really sound...

Joubert Singers

Because some music is meant to be cooked to...

Lamb

Because I dare you not to get goosebumps when the drums kick in...

Fleetwood Mac

Because (to quote one of the comments on youtube) you look up "classic" in the dictionary and this shows up...

The Roots

Because music genres should never be racially segregated...

Sister Sledge / Dimitri From Paris

Because without love, there's no reason to live...

Badly Drawn Boy

Because being a good studio musician is very different to being a live musician...

The Avalanches

Because I really hope their second album is worth the wait...

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros/Jorge & Alexa Narvaez

Because if you are a father to a little girl then you'll appreciate this cover of the original...

Massive Attack

because it's over 13 years old and still sounds as fresh as ever...

Stetsasonic

Because where would sampling be today without this tune...

Skalpel

Because who knew Polish jazz could be so cool...

The Undertones

Because some songs can't be listened to just once...

Prefab Sprout

Because this contains the DNA of tomorrow's tune...

Nuyorcian Soul / Jocelyn Brown

Because it's impossible to listen to this song, close your eyes, and not imagine the warm of the sun on your face...

Paul Simon

Because how does he play guitar, sing, and coax an amazonian caterpillar to cling to his upper lip, all at the same time....

Hot 8 Brass Band/Marvin Gaye

Because when we need a bit of sexual healing, you gotta have horns....

Jape

Because....well just because....

Cinematic Orchestra

Because if something has the power to stop you dead in your track and make you pay attention, then this is the tune to do it...

Orbital

Because classics are just classic...

Arcade Fire

Because rarely does a video eclipse the song but this is nearly the exception, nearly...

The Doors

Because sometimes piano solos don't have to be complicated...

Kormac

Because he's a really sound guy and a great musician...

Super Furry Animals

Because who says modern bands can't write love songs...

Eric B. & Rakim

Because you'd be hard pressed to find a better flow than Rakim....

Penguin Cafe Orchestra

Because your Sunday morning coffee and dissection of the papers needs a soundtrack...

LCD Soundsystem/Muppets

Because things are improved by 100% with the addition of muppets...

Michael Jackson

Because everything sounds better with a 303...

Beastie Boys

Because using the moves that MCA uses at 1'23" never wins an argument...

Brian Eno

Because U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Roxy Music, David Bowie have all one thing in common...

The Emotions

Because we all need a bit of disco to liven up a Tuesday morning...

Portishead

Because sometimes the video is almost as good as the song...

Fleetwood Mac/Lyndsey Buckingham

Because we are all mortal but some of us are less mortal than others...

Talking Heads

Because bowties can sometimes be cool...

Sugarhill Gang

Because it's the segue between disco and hip hop and this video will show you why...

Lauryn Hill

Because we've all been there at some stage...

Rolling Stones/Soulwax

Because sometimes "untouchable" is just a phrase...

Depeche Mode

Because sometimes the originals are the best...

Stevie Wonder

Because of the swing in the hi-hats...

The Brothers Johnson

Because of the guitar solo...

Stateless

Because the lady loves it...

Lee 'Scratch' Perry

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Because he's a legend...

Ray Charles

Because it's like a beautiful antique Jaguar car...

Uusi Fantasia

Because it's so Scandinavian...

Polyphonic Spree

Because of the wide-eyed euphoria (ish)

The Juan MacClean

Because of the old-school pianos...

Ryan Adams

Because the Oasis version is to sing along to, and this is to sit and let wash over you...