A Taste:

U2, Cat Stevens, Janis Ian

Rachael Yamagata can croon about lost love with the best of ‘em. Her dark and painful folk songs come to vibrant life over the course of Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart. It’s slow, somber and sultry—just how you’d expect a sonic sliver of heartbreak to be.

Nevertheless, Rachael’s musical taste is quite eclectic. She opened up her iTunes and gave us an exclusive look inside.

Check out what Rachael’s spinning below, catch her on tour when she comes to your town this spring and don’t forget to listen to Elephants.

Rachael Yamagata’s Playlist:

1. Jenny Lewis — Acid Tongue

“I’m all over the place. The most recent record that I got was Jenny Lewis’ Acid Tongue. I absolutely love that record.”

2. My Morning Jacket — Evil Urges

3. Janis Ian

“She’s from the ’70s. She did the first performance as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live. I saw this special on her. Her song “At Seventeen” just blows me away.”

4. U2

5. Cat Stevens

6. Elton John

7. Rocky — Soundtrack

“I listen to the Rocky Soundtrack when I go to the gym. It’s very inspiring. I would note that as a good one when you’re working out [Laughs].”

8. MGMT

9. Calexico

—Rick Florino
03.10.09