King Creosote - Not One Bit Ashamed

I gave up half my heart and you gave a half-hearted shrug is such a perfect line it sends shivers down your spine, as King Creosote regretfully berates a former lover (and himself for putting up with their whims) with a mournful "it's not good enough." With the help of some understated horns from backing band The Earlies, the track builds up to a joyous 'Dry The Rain' style crescendo, although the radio edit doesn't do this justice by cutting it short. Like Do You Realize by the Flaming Lips, in a just universe this would be number one for weeks. [Milo McLaughlin]