Spinner created an intriguing top 25 list of songs--a list titled "The 25 Most Exquisite Sad Songs in the Whole World."
Any list that ranks works of art are obviously completely subjective and ultimately infinitely debatable. Yet, they are always compelling. Maybe it's that very subjective quality which explains the appeal because it permits the reader to be an active participant. "Actually number 5 should be number 3 and number 1...well, whoever picked that is a fucking idiot. "