Just finished the final three lists. First up was 212. I felt that the list was a fun-loving tour of different genres and eras. I personally found the Motown/Soul portion to be the most enjoyable, but several other songs from artists that I like were scattered throughout as well. The Bruce-Bon Iver finale was an interesting (i.e., unexpected) combination, but I think that it worked within the framework of a list that thrived on diversity.
Next was IWB. This list contained some stellar tracks: Bruce, Zeppelin, The National, Otis Redding, and The Clash - why was I not more aware of Rudie Can't Fail before this list? - I was glad to hear all of them. Even though I claim not to be a fan of Rush, I found myself smiling when The Spirit of Radio started. I suppose this is as good a place as any to confess that I am not a fan of the 90s indie scene, so the Dismemberment Plan-Pavement combination lost me a bit (by the way, why the hell does Malkmus keep laughing on Slanted & Enchanted?), but overall I had a grand old time listening to a list that kept the changes of direction coming.
The third belonged to OneBlood. I appreciated that this list made good on your promise that Hip-Hop does not always deal with the stereotypical themes of money, violence, and priapism. The flow and beats on these tracks were often excellent, but I think that my favorite track was the final one. The guy's awkward, almost self-conscious delivery made for an intriguing contrast with the bravado of the rest of the list and the genre as a whole.