The one thousand and second song: Feels Like We Can Only Go Backwards – Tame Impala
As a deliberate throwback to an earlier psychedelic rock era, this hits a gentle note that just feels like a breezy run through. It's not inconsequential, but there's less going on that makes it feel sweeter and simpler, a nice drift through things.
The one thousand and third song: Angels – The xx
Even for an indie rock band, this is such a sparse ballad - not much pushing it forward, more drifting again as a sweet and simple love song that celebrates its simplicity.
The one thousand and fourth song: Doom and Gloom – The Rolling Stones
This is a classic Stones song that could have fit in the seventies as much as it does here. It's a straight forward rock song, sound effects and all, showing how they can still bring that sound.
The one thousand and fifth song: Where Are We Now? – David Bowie
I don't know whether to read too much into this, but Where Are We Now sounds incredibly frail - from Bowie's nearly broken vocals to the memories of a past visit, it's a track that feels like a final hit, a good bye to a better time that, considering it was one of the last tracks released before his death, fits that pattern.
The one thousand and sixth song: Drunk In Love – Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z
As a power couple collaboration, this feels like it should be reaching certain heights, but this might be the first track where I feel I might say I'm too old for it - the tapping beat doesn't work for me and the sound is just as often too off putting, the house beat not meshing with Beyonce's vocals or anything else.
The one thousand and seventh song: My Silver Lining – First Aid Kit
This folk rock track suits me a lot better, although that might be from familiarity as well. It's memorable, got a good tune, takes in some embellishments but not too many, and musically it's got the right, straight forward build.