Snow Day Playlist

As I looked out my window this morning, I was greeted by a rather beautiful sight. The street was covered in a blanket of unspoiled, pure whiteness, a true winter wonderland. For those of you who have taken a snow day, wrapped up in a duvet with a hot water bottle, I have compiled the perfect winter playlist.

1) Carl Barat 'The Fall'

 This tale of passion and woe between two lovers is the perfect sexy soundtrack for a duvet day with your partner. The piano line takes the listener into the throes of winter with its light jingle and if you're not feeling too sluggish, then warm your cockles by doing the Tango to this tale of debauchery.

2) Fleet Foxes 'White Winter Hymnal'

The vocals within this song will make you drift of into a glorious dream as the Fleet Foxes chant 'I was following the, I was following the pack, All swallowed in their coats,With scarves of red tied around their throats,To keep their little heads from falling in the snow, And I turned round and there you go.
And, Michael, you would fall, And turn the white snow Red as strawberries in the summertime'. Ok, so the lyrics may seem a little bleak but the vocals along with the tambourine and guitar line makes this song the perfect accompaniment to mulled wine by the fire place.

3) Manic Street Preachers 'Small Black Flowers that Grow In The Sky'

Just like most of the lyrics that Richey wrote, this song has very solemn tone to it. However the addition of harps to the track deems it sadly beautiful and James Dean Bradfield's husky vocals will relax every sinew in your body.

4) Suede 'The Asphalt World'

I may be biased as I am a huge fan of Suede but Asphalt World is arguably one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard and is perfect for a cold winter's night. The slow beat and the daring imagery within the verses takes your mind to a different world as Brett takes a full lunged approach to 'With ice in her blood, and a dove in her head, how does she feel when she's in your bed?' as he tells the tale of the love triangle.

Carl Barat