As you know, Idle Time’s 10 year anniversary is upon us and we have something huge planned to celebrate, so stay tuned to this website for announcements. In preparation I’ve been dusting off the old CD’s, picking my favorite songs from the last 10 years. Here are my picks for the best 10 songs from 2003. Enjoy.

10. The Postal Service, “Such Great Heights”

February 2003 / From the album Give Up

9. Ted Leo & Pharmacists, “Hearts of Oak”

February 2003 / From the album Hearts of Oak

8. M. Ward, “Vincent O’Brien”

March 2003 / From the album The Transfiguration of Vincent

7. The White Stripes, “Seven Nation Army”

April 2003 / From the album Elephant

6. The Thrills, “Don’t Steal Our Sun”

June 2003 / From the album So Much For the City

5. The Clientele, “The House Always Wins”

July 2003 / From the album The Violet Hour

4. Centro-Matic, “Flashes and Cables”

September 2003 / From the album Love You Just The Same

3. My Morning Jacket, “I Will Sing You Songs”

September 2003 / From the album It Still Moves

2. Clay Aiken, “Measure of a Man”

October 2003 / From the album Measure of a Man

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2. The Shins, “Gone For Good”

October 2003 / From the album Chutes Too Narrow

1. Belle and Sebastian, “If She Wants Me”

October 2003 / From the album Dear Catastrophe Waitress