Pale and Precious
by The Dukes of Stratosphear

I'm on a major XTC gluttony jag at the moment, and this Beach Boys parody manages to be both sharp and sweet.

Spin That Girl Around
by Euros Childs

Why is this man not part of a nationally-funded songwriter laureate scheme? Or more popular? You're all daft.

When It Rains
by The Folk

It's all about that chorus. And a well-placed tambourine.

Why Do You Do This To Yourself?
by Evan Dando

Another weightless gem, quite sad, with a hammer dulcimer.

A Good Feeling About Today
by Euros Childs

A big smileyface emoticon that can't be eradicated by snark.

You're Crazy For Taking The Bus
by Jonathan Richman

"the welfare gal and her drunken swain, folks they don't let on the plane"