Hello, my pretties..

Okay, on the Skins site on E4, the actors have compiled playlists of songs that make them feel like their character. Their absolute favourite songs- the songs that are special to them, and why. Basically, their 'eclectic' playlists. And I totally wanted to jump on the bandwagon- I mean, my musical tastes are nothing if not eclectic. (Oh, and I'll make a post later about my opinions on the new Skins. It has to be said.)
So here we go:

1. Annie Lennox- No More 'I Love You's'
This is an absolutely amazing song from the queen of soul. Possibly my favourite ever track from the better half of the Eurythmics. Even better than the Dracula one.

2. Archie Bronson Outfit- Dart For My Sweetheart
Okay, yeah, I head this on Skins series 1. And yes, every time I hear it, I see Skins. But that is not a bad thing. And the guys screamy-angst vocals? Unbelievably catchy.

3. The Smiths- Bigmouth Strikes Again
I love The Smiths. Love them. But this song's brutal lyrics and amazing riff captured me beyond anything else. Morrissey is truly a god- who else could write the haunting line "Sweetness, I was only joking when I said/ by rights you should be bludgeoned in your bed?"

4. Kim Carnes- Bette Davis Eyes
Okay. I admit it. I heard it on a hair dye advert. But I'm totally hooked to Kim's husky voice and this song about a chic and beautiful girl using her looks to get what she wants. Amazing.

5. The Long Blondes- Once and Never Again
I actually love Kate Jackson. This is undoubtedly my favourite obscure indie band of late, particularly this song, talking about a 19 year old girl who feels like her wankerboyfriend is everything to her- and her Mum is begging her to ease up a bit. Genius.

6. Jeffree Star- So Fierce
I've mentioned this song before, but I have an enduring love affair going on with it. It always makes me want to party, and it's so imploring and careless and effortless and desperate all at once. Hello, oxymoron- JStar is the master of mystery. And never efore has a song made me want to strip so much.

7. The Subways- Alright
This little-known treasure of a band are actually one of the best bands I've ever seen live. The frontman and the chick totally knew how to comandeer a crowd. And the emotion in this song amazes me.

8. Royksopp- Remind Me
This band did a backing song to a T-Mobile advert once- but they're so much more than that. This song proves it- they're the cutest quirky electro/indie outfit I ever did see!

9. Robyn- Handle Me
I know she's gone a bit mainstream now, but to me, this pint-sized Swedish atom bomb is the perfect pop star- she's not a sellout, she's quirky and she makes irritatingly catchy beats like this one.

10. Weezer- Beverly Hills
This is on the 90210 trailer. Don't let that fool you- it is a good song. So much fun, I love Weezer for their irony!

There you go, drool over my individuality or something. Skins post coming soon!