2006 : 06 "It Wasn't Me" by Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins

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It's amazing how confident and sultry Jenny Lewis can sound, even when a given track is intended to sound lonely and depressing. Her voice barely rises above a forced whisper, and it creates a moody, echoing atmosphere, a sort of modern spin on the torch songs of the classic female vocalists of the early to mid 20th century. As depressed as she sounds, there's a hint of defiance in the lyrics, which are open to varying interpretations. It wasn't me, I wasn't there I was stone drunk, it isn't clear And it doesn't count because I don't care. The point of view can be interpreted as an intentional distance from any negative situation. Insert the situation of your choosing, and the song will more than likely fit perfectly. —Jamie Yates Listen: Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins >> "It Wasn't Me"