It’s been a couple of weeks since our last Monday Mixtape. I’ve titled this week’s mix “Sweet Letdowns” to sum up a list of songs that are beautifully morose. The first song on the list, 9 Crimes by Damien Rice is always my go-to sad song. Mid-way through the list is a painfully sad song by William Fitzsimmons called I Don’t Feel It Anymore (also known as The Sparrow And The Crow). We had a chance to see Fitzsimmons perform this song live when I saw him in concert last year and it was just as emotionally charged live as it is on the album.

So if you need a song to match your dark and cloudy mood this list will be perfect for you. If you’re not feeling down check ‘em out anyway. It’s always nice to have songs like this saved away for a rainy day.

9 Crimes

Album: 9
Artist: Damien Rice

All The Way Down

Album: Once (Movie Soundtrack)
Artist: Glen Hansard

Bitter Song

Album: Bitter Song
Artist: Butterfly Boucher

I Don’t Feel It Any More

Album: The Sparrow And The Crow
Artist: William Fitzsimmons

I Hurt Too

Album: Apple Tree
Artist: Katie Herzig

Everybody Hurts

Album: In Time – The Best of R.E.M.
Artist: R.E.M.

Sunday Best

Album: All the Stars and Boulevards
Artist: Augustana

Samson

Album: Begin To Hope
Artist: Regina Spector

Learning How To Die

Album: Winter (EP)
Artist: Jon Foreman

Lonely

Album: Yael Naim
Artist: Yael Naim

Keep Breathing

Album: Be OK
Artist: Ingrid Michaelson

I Will Follow You Into The Dark

Album: Plans
Artist: Death Cab for Cutie

I always try to pick my favorite song from the list. I won’t go with the obvious this time around since I’ve already raved enough about 9 Crimes. I think I’ll pick I Will Follow You Into The Dark by Death Cab for Cutie. It’s a great sad song about a person who promises his love and devotion to his lover, even past the grave. Not the best song to listen to over a candle-light dinner with your special someone but it’s a nice sentiment nonetheless.

What is your favorite “sad song” for when you’re feeling blue?