Haha. Thanks. I feel great that you actually liked it. The reason you didn't hear many females vocals is because I pretty much don't like them at all. So yeah. :P
What I tried to do with this mix was have it be real upbeat... but then I kind of lost that as it kind of slowed down near the end. But basically, I just picked some of my favorite songs. I'm happy you liked it. :D
Here's the tracklist...
1. The Killers - Dustland Fairtytale
You recognized this song, so you obviously know how great it is. Upon first listen to Day and Age, this was aboslutely my favorite and still is. I love how it builds up.
2. Franz Ferdinand - Turn It On
Great funky sort of sexy song. One of my favorites on Franz Ferdinand's new album "Tonight." The rest of the album has a similar vibe. So if you love this song, you will definately love the rest of the album. You should check it out.
3. Razorlight - Hostage Of Love
Being from Canada, I never really knew the flack these guys got over in Europe or whatever. I kind of do now, but some of their songs are just awesome. Just like you, I love how it erupts at the end. It's great. Another song you might wanna check out from the same CD is "60 Thompson," which is more mellow but nice and acoustic yet.
4. Gaslight Anthem - The '59 Sound
It's funny how you kept talking about a gas pedal and the band is Gaslight Anthem. :P Yeah maybe not? But it's a good upbeat tune. If you wanna listen to the acoustic version... it's good too... really nice and emotional.
5. Jet - Move On
I loove this song. A bit country, but it doesn't matter. It's nice and soothing. Love the part about three minutes in when he sings with that passion. I only have one of their CD's which is "Get Born." But from there you might like "Look What You've Done" and "Come Around Again."
6. Cold War Kids - Hospital Beds
Just got into this band recently. Totally love them. Love this guy's voice and love how they incorporate the piano into the harder vibe. I chose this song because I love the beginning and the lyrics. I'd also recommend "We Used To Vacation" which is probably my favorite song of their's.
7. Howie Day - Sorry So Sorry
I agree with the raspy voice. I love it. Most of his songs are pretty similar... but that doesn't mean they're bad. "Ghost", "Collide", "Numbness For Sound", and "Secret" are some other good tunes by him.
8. Editors - Escape The Nest
I'd probably agree with you on this one about the instruments. The guitar is probably my favorite part of the song. I don't actually mind his voice... I don't usually listen to such deep vocals... but I dunno... It's really grown on me. I laughed though when you said it had the same vibe as Franz Ferdinand... but I dunno maybe I'm just not seeing it. :P
9. Franz Ferdinand - Words So Leisured
Another Franz song. I like it, kind of witty and laid back. This is a B-side of theirs that is kind of a slowed version of(same melody) and has some of the same lyrics as another one of their songs, "Dart of Pleasure". So I dunno, I bet it would be interesting for you to listen to that?
10. Thom Yorke - Black Swan
Probably reminds you of Radiohead because it's Thom. :P I love this song, really mellow. It's just fantastic. Although it took me about a month of listening to realize that chorus said "fucked up." I'm slow. :p
11. Last Shadow Puppets - My Mistakes Were Made For You
One of my friends told me he got a really Indian vibe from this song. Now that he mentioned it I can kind of hear it. Really sort of a sensual song. It's good. :)
12. Jack Johnson - F-Stop Blues
I love love love Jack Johnson. Everyone says his songs all sound the same or whatever. But I just find him so peaceful and calming. If you love this song, you'd love the album this is off "Brushfire Fairytales". Really mellow and more of the same. This is probably my favorite off it.
13. Arctic Monkeys - 505
Same singer as track 11. I love this song... as you said the beginning it beautifully haunting. And then when it erupts when he goes "I crumble completely when you cry" it's just perfect. Beautiful.
14. Snow Patrol - Set The Fire To The Third Bar
Probably my favorite Snow Patrol song. It has the same haunting feel to it. One of the few instances where I love female vocals. It's really nice. Another song with great female+male vocals is "9 Crimes" by Damien Rice. I was gonna put that in, but I felt it was almost too mellow for the tap. Just a recommendation. :)
15. Keane - Hamburg Song
I'd have to agree with you on this one for sure. For me, it's totally the best off that album. No competition. wanted to end with something kind of calm and soothing. So I put this. I think this song is absolutely beautiful.
Here's the link btw. If anyone else wants it? http://www.sendspace.com/file/dogky3