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Tom Zé -- 98% (Even his failures are thrilling.) The Kinks -- 75% (Some of their late-period stuff was a bit lacking, but Ray Davies is still pound-for-pound the best songwriter alive, and Dave is underrated in that category.) Nick Lowe/Brinsley Schwarz/Rockpile -- 75% (Another brilliant songwriter with a great sense of humor. Such a vast catalog that the percentage is bigger than it seems.) Harry Nilsson -- 85% (He can sing just about anything and make it sound like magic. And then, there's his sense of humor. Love.) Brian Eno -- 60% (Maybe seems like it doesn't fit with that percentage, but

Actually thinking about it, pretty much every line in that song. A couple other faves from that one: "You wish upon a star, that turns into a plane" "If you were a pill, I'd take a handfull at my will And I'd knock you back with something sweet and strong"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_4EAajePTo

My parents are taking my oldest here today. I've never been. So, so jealous. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7lqKALvZfo Apparently, you NEED to have the toast.

Have you checked out that Daniel Romano record? I think that one may be up your alley.

All-purpose gluten-free flour mix to make the rue (mostly rice flour and potato starch). Other than that, it's all the same.

"Sometimes lonely hearts, they just get lonelier" Rilo Kiley - "Wires and Waves"

I made biscuits and gravy last week. (Gluten- and egg-free for my allergic son.) The biscuits were not so great, but the gravy made up for it. What the hell else can I put sausage gravy on?!?!

"Kiss me like you lost me and you found me." -Material Issue - "Don't You Think I Know"

My brisket -- Jewish-style, not BBQ -- the the best that there is. Tell yer Bubbie.

Somebody please put this band out of my misery.

Ooh, I forgot about this one: Never heard the whole thing, but the few things that I have heard are pretty great. Love the Britney Spears cover, in particular.

Some of us ARE these people: The 20 Unhappiest People You Meet In the Comments Sections Of Year-End Lists

I saw her in the same format. It was a lot of fun, but I wish that she had played more music.

That's a helluva tracklist. Love the variety of artists on there.