01. How did you get into #31?

(Thursday) Man, I am not sure I even remember. Actually, wait, I do. This kid Zach - HotWaterMuzach - from the X-Board told me I need to listen to "Cross Out The Eyes" in I think it was 2001. Heard it and loved them, oh my goodness Full Collapse is such a quality record.

02. What was the first song you ever heard by #22?

(Asobi Seksu) The first song I heard by them is "Everything Is On," the intro to their album Citrus. Never heard them before I got the album.

03. What's your favorite lyric by #41?

(Small Brown Bike) "Driving through your childhood and all the stories that you've told me since we first met, I get the feeling that you're forgetting to tell me what you're trying to forget. As we walk across the park on the iced-over grass, you start to talk about all the times when, and all the nights when, and the underneath us breaks like glass." I hope this counts, this was from the split collaboration between Small Brown Bike and The Casket Lottery. Technically Nathan Ellis from TCL is singing - the song features Nathan on vocals but Small Brown Bike on instruments. Yeah, I think that counts.

04. What is your favorite album by #49 ?

(The Decemberists) Hmmm... you know, the Decemberists wear quickly on me. I like certain songs by them a great deal, but i can't listen to any of their records all the way through. If I had to choose one... I'd say Her Majesty.

05. How many albums by #13 do you own?

(The Velvet Teen) Regrettably I physically own none since all of my albums were stolen from my car in the early 00's. On the iPod I have four full albums: Plus, Minus, Equals, Out Of The Fierce Parade, Elysium, and Cum Laude!

06. What is your favorite song by #50 ?

(Elvis Costello & The Attractions) Jeez, this one is tough. I guess my gut feeling is either "Alison" or "Watching The Detectives." Probably "Alison." It's just so lovely and sweet sounding with such bitter, cynical lyrics. A real classic.

07. Is there a song by #4 that makes you sad?

(The Lawrence Arms) Another tough one. Almost any of them, especially some of the early ones, make me sad in the nostalgic sense. The Arms are one of my all-time favorite bands ever, and they will forever remind me of my youth, miserable Chicago winters, and good times spent with close friends. If I had to choose one in particular it would be "Eighteen Inches."

08. What is your least favorite song by #15?

(The Smiths) They don't have many that I do not like, but "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others" is pretty annoying.

09. What is your favorite song by #5?

(The Jim Yoshii Pile-Up) It was "Seattle" for a long, long time - one of the most heartwrenching songs ever. But I think "Silver Sparkler" has overtaken it in recent years. Jamie from Xiu Xiu's guest vocals are so haunting on it.

10. Is there a song by #6 that makes you happy?

(The Advantage) Haha, they cover NES songs. All of them make me happy.

11. What is your favorite album by #40?

(+/-) You Are Here is easily their best album. Solid all the way through.

12. What is your favorite song by #10?

(Alkaline Trio) Oh God, seriously? Shit, I dunno. It's old, whichever one it is. Probably "I Lied My Face Off." Yeah.

13. What is a good memory you have involving #32?

(Saves the Day) Haha! Oh my, so many. Road trips with friends singing all the words to Through Being Cool. Seeing them live about 9 or 10 times. Converting a hardcore Christian to their gory lyrics. Covering their songs in Two Months Bender.

14. What is your favorite song by #37?

(Mason Jennings) "Butterfly." Some others come close, but "Butterfly" is still the best.

15. Is there a song by #19 that makes you happy?

(The Dismemberment Plan) Awwww, again, so many. God damn it, I miss them. Probably "Bra" makes me laugh the hardest. So quirky. But "The City" is one of my favorite songs ever. One of those two.

16. How many times have you seen #24 live?

(The Casket Lottery) Twice - once when they opened up for Small brown Bike's final show (@ The Fireside), and once for their own final show (@ Schuba's).

17. What is the first song you heard by #23?

(Death Cab for Cutie) This is another question that goes back almost a decade. I would have to guess that the first song I ever heard by Death Cab was probably "President of What?" I know it's one of them, for some reason that particular one stands out in my memory.

18. What is your favorite album by #11?

(Songs: Ohia) Unquestionably The Lioness. One of a handful of my "perfect albums."

19. Who is your favorite member of #1?

(The Good Life) Tim Kasher, obviously. He has inspired me more than anyone on this entire list. He is a true genius, someone I admire and look up to, and an incredibly nice and humble person.

20. How many times have you seen #14 live?

(Blockhead) Only once, when he was DJ'ing for Aesop Rock.

21. What is a good memory you have involving #45?

(Billy Joel) The best memories I have involving Billy Joel are either dancing with my little brother (Michael - Matthew wasn't even born yet)to The Bridge while my parents cleaned the house. Either that or bringing a cassette of "We Didn't Start The Fire" in to class in 5th grade and singing all the words and feeling like I was cool. I wasn't.

22. What is your favorite song by #16?

(Sigur Rós) Well, I can't say I can pick one out. You don't really listen to individual Sigur Rós songs. The entire albums are an experience.

23. What is the first song you heard by #47?

(Bats And Mice) Hmmmm... "Worst Comes To Worst?" Maybe? Don't really know.

24. What is your favorite album by #3?

(Elliott Smith) Ayyyyeeeee!!! Stop it. These are too difficult. Elliott was a genius and all of his albums were wonderful, all of them brought something different to the table, all of them had themes and moods and feelings attached to them. If I had to choose at gunpoint... Either/Or.

25. What is your favourite song by #18?

(Engine Down) Probably something off Demure<