Many of my friends are musicians, artists and/or actors. And as much as I love them as people, I do not always love their art. So over the years I have developed an incredible strategy that allows me to tell some sort of the truth without pissing anybody off.

For example, a friend’s band has just finished playing:

What I think: “I can’t believe Sony would sign such a bunch of talentless jackasses.”
What I say: “Wow, the mix was incredible and I have never seen such masterful lighting.”

So with that being said, in addition to the masterful lighting, the music selection from the Sopranos’ series finale was absolutely phenomenal. Stereogum.com has compiled a track list from the Sopranos’ severely frustrating final installment. Here is the list with links so you can add them to your collection:

Vanilla Fudge - “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”
Tony wakes up; Dante drives Tony to his family; Phil fills up.

Randy & The Rainbows - “Denise”
Tony and Paulie wait for Agent Harris at the airport.

Antonio Vivaldi - “Four Seasons”
Bobby’s wake at Vesuvio’s.

Bob Dylan - “It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)”
AJ & Rhiannon listen to the song in the car

Sonic Youth - “I Dreamed, I Dream”
Tony and Uncle Pat talk in backroom of The Bing.

Curtis Lee - “Pretty Little Angel Eyes”
Paulie is spooked by a cat at Satriale’s.

Credence Clearwater Revival - “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”
Tony offers Paulie a promotion.

Larry Graham - “The Jam”
Neil bears bad news in The Bing backroom.

The Noisettes - “Scratch Your Name”
AJ leaves work and picks up Rhiannon from school.

Kid Creole & The Coconuts - “The Lifeboat Party”
AJ and Rhiannon watch TV.

Little Feat - “All That You Dream”
Tony arrives at a diner and waits for his family.

Journey - “Don’t Stop Believin’”
Tony plays Journey on a jukebox.