Track 6: Dying of the Pines

Dying of the Pines by the Gourds.

Mayur: Strong echoes of the Band. Released in 2005, but I only got it this year, and it's my favorite folk song of 2006 (this despite some of the excellent alt-folk released this year).

Besides, we figured that a song featuring angry people on airplanes would strike a chord with those of you who have to fly back during holiday prime time.

Photo of pine farm in Fryeburg, Maine.