Nada SurfEric Smith is a writer, photographer, teacher and co-founder of Geekadelphia. He’s also the author of The Geeks Guide To Dating. We asked Eric to send us five songs to include in WXPN’s countdown of the 885 Greatest Songs of the New Millennium, and he picked some excllent songs from various bands including The Gaslight Anthem, Jimmy Eat World, and possibly the best song ever written by Nada Surf, “Always Love.” Check out his list below.

“Always Love” by Nada Surf

“The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows” by Brand New

“American Slang” by The Gaslight Anthem

“Different” by Acceptance

“Futures” by Jimmy Eat World