It’s hard to believe I haven’t written anything since SXSW 2007, otherwise known as the 2007 Bad Hair Convention. It’s been the perfect storm for me – four out of town trips, long hours at the office, and a recent move, all punctuated by some sort of severe case of malaria/scurvy that I’m just getting over. I’m back and ready to rock, though.

I’ve been listening to some good happy music lately, primarily uncovered by Oz and Woody and written about on HearYa over the past few months. I pulled from this music the other night and randomly made a mix CD for a couple friends before heading over for dinner. As I hurried out the door, I pulled out the Sharpie and scribbled “Feel as Good as a Boner” on the face of the disc. I saved the playlist in iTunes and have been listening to it nonstop ever since.

There are two things I like about boners: 1) They are free, and 2) They make you feel pretty good. That’s what the mix I made the other night accomplishes. All the songs are downloadable for free on HearYa, and they’re generally happy songs that are perfect for the nice weather that’s been sweeping through the Midwest.

Without further ado, the “Feel as Good as a Boner” mix for your downloading pleasure.

Lovers Who Uncover – The Little Ones
Forever – The Parson Redheads
This Other City – The Record Low
Mardy Bum – Arctic Monkeys
Sky Blue Sky – Wilco
Crazy for Leaving – Catfish Haven
Energy - The Apples in Stereo
Another Sunny Day – Belle and Sebastian
While You Were Sleeping – Elvis Perkins (my new favorite song)
With the Lord – The Morning Pages
Everytime I Make a Girl Cry I’ve Done My Job – Band Marino
Technology – The Whigs