Bon Appetit November Thanksgiving Issue Spotify Playlist

From the Plastic Ono Band to Beck, a Spotify playlist to get you through Thanksgiving

October 29, 2012

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We went through our November issue and cooked up the perfect soundtrack. Why? Because sometimes you need help getting through all that holiday meal prep work--and because much of Thanksgiving is in the presentation, so you'll want to get that musical mood right. Got Spotify? Fire it up and click here.

What Do You With Your Holiday Leftovers? (p. 10)
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band: "Cold Turkey"
There's only one way this all ends.
Choose Your Weapon (p. 21)
CSS: "Knife"
Carving is personal. But don't follow the advice of Grizzly Bear, covered here by São Paulo's CSS. Do not look your turkey in the eye.
Man Eater (p. 24)
John Coltrane Quartet: "A Love Supreme Part 1: Acknowledgement"
You can't always tell the difference between Nick Offerman and his freedom-loving Parks and Recreation character, Ron Swanson. By night, they're both mature jazz saxophonist Duke Silver, whose influences--no, seriously--include Stan Getz, Foreigner, and John Coltrane.
The Foodist (p. 32)
Adam & The Ants: "Ants Invasion"
Ants! They're the next big thing. The ones Andrew Knowlton tasted in Copenhagen had a lemongrass flavor. Adam's Ants? Not so much.
Travelers' Insurance (p. 58)
Oddisee: "Miami"
When it comes to airport snacking, cook intelligently and pack carefully. And listen sharply: For the discerning jet-setter, hip-hop producer Oddisee's Traveling Man mixtape is a solid bet.
The Comforts of Not-Home (p. 70)
Donald Byrd: "The Dude"
Ten years ago, Michael Chabon's family spent Thanksgiving at Manka's Inverness Lodge, an enchanted "Marin County Rivendell; a retreat out of legend." Chabon's latest novel, Telegraph Avenue, is powered by a different kind of hybrid magic: soul-jazz.
The Turkey (p. 74)
Electric Six: "Talking Turkey"
Your bird "should arrive on the table as a magnificent, golden triumph," writes Sam Sifton. Choose your turkey wisely, then, and make sure it's not still making noises.
The Turkey: What Do I Do With All the Leftovers? (p. 80)
Mike Miko: "Turkey Sandwich"
Obviously.
The Gravy (p. 82)
Beck: "Nicotine & Gravy"
What? Getting the right gravy consistency is stressful.
The Dressing (p. 84)
Bread: "Any Way You Want Me"
Unpack that casserole dish and dress, do not stuff. Start by using yesterday's bread.
The Sides (p. 88)
F--ked Up: "Year of the Pig" (U.S. edit)
Be brave this Thanksgiving: Put some smoky bacon and crunchy mustard seeds in that root vegetable mash.

Taylor Swift: "State of Grace"
What's in pop star
Taylor Swift's fridge? Lots of breakfast items, "binge food" like cookie dough, and Diet Coke "4 ever."

--Jonathan L. Fischer