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Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 11:14 AM

68 SOMBies voted for a total of 1055 singles.

These are the top 100.


(Today we're doing #100-#71, tomorrow will be #70-#41, and then we'll finish on Friday with the top 40 and the SOMBie blurbs)




SPOILERS






















100 Lykke Li - Breaking It Up
99 Death Cab For Cutie - I Will Possess Your Heart
98 Mystery Jets - Young Love (feat. Laura Marling)
97 Kanye West - Good Morning
96 Lupe Fiasco - Superstar (feat. Matthew Santos) / Superstar (Remix feat. Young Jeezy and T.I.)
95 Late of the Pier - Heartbeat
94 Crystal Castles - Courtship Dating
93 My Morning Jacket - I'm Amazed
92 Adele - Chasing Pavements
91 Paramore - That's What You Get
90 Fennesz - Saffron Revolution
89 The Killers - Spaceman
88 Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Night / Day 'N' Night (Crookers Remix)
87 Elbow - Grounds For Divorce
86 TV on the Radio - Golden Age
85 Miley Cyrus - See You Again
84 Gang Gang Dance - House Jam
83 AC/DC - Rock 'n' Roll Train
82 The Last Shadow Puppets - Standing Next To Me / Sequels
81 Blitzen Trapper - Furr
80 Kylie Minogue - Wow / Wow (CSS Remix) / Wow (MSTRKRFT Remix)
79 Duffy - Mercy
78 Nas - Hero (feat. Keri Hilson)
77 Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You / Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover / I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You (Twelves Remix)
76 Sigur Rós - Gobbledigook
75 British Sea Power - No Lucifer (10" release)
74 Friendly Fires - Paris / Paris (feat. Au Revoir Simone) (Aeroplane Remix) / Paris (Justus Köhncke Remix)
73 Radiohead - House Of Cards
72 Chris Brown - Forever
71 T.I. - Swagga Like Us (feat. Kanye West, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne)
70 Weezer - Dreamin'
69 Okkervil River - Lost Coastlines
68 She & Him - Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?
67 The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name
66 Cut Copy - Hearts on Fire
65 T.I. - Whatever You Like
64 Panic At The Disco - Nine In The Afternoon
63 Aeroplane - Whispers (feat. Kathy Diamond) / Whispers (Hercules and Love Affair Remix)
62 British Sea Power - Waving Flags / Wandering Horn (Waving Flags Instrumental) / Everybody Must Be Saved / Elizabeth and Susan Meet The Pelican / Ooby Dooby Doo
61 Laura Marling - Ghosts / Ghosts (Instrumental) / The Man Sings About Romance
60 Feist - I Feel It All / I Feel It All (Diplo's Plastic Remix) / I Feel It All (Escort Remix) / I Feel It All (Britt Daniel Remix) / I Feel It All (Gonzales Remix)
59 Wiz Khalifa - Say Yeah
58 Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
57 The Kills - Last Day of Magic
56 Amadou and Mariam - Sabali
55 Air France - Collapsing At Your Doorstep
54 David Byrne and Brian Eno - Strange Overtones
53 Annie - I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me
52 Usher - Love In This Club (feat. Young Jeezy)
51 Beck - Gamma Ray / Jay Reatard - Gamma Ray
50 Wire - One of Us
49 Empire of the Sun - Walking On A Dream
48 Bon Iver - Skinny Love
47 Glasvegas - Geraldine / The Prettiest Thing on Saltcoats Beach / Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime
46 Young Jeezy - Put On (feat. Kanye West)
45 Kings of Leon - Sex On Fire
44 Hot Chip - One Pure Thought - EP
43 Hercules and Love Affair - You Belong
42 T.I. - Live Your Life (feat. Rihanna)
41 Goldfrapp - A&E / A&E (Maps Remix) / A&E (Gui Boratto Remix) / A&E (Hercules and Love Affair Remix)
40 Rihanna - Disturbia
39 Lykke Li - I'm Good, I'm Gone / I'm Good, I'm Gone (Metronomy Remix) / I'm Good, I'm Gone (Fred Falke Remix) / I'm Good, I'm Gone (CB Remix) / I'm Good, I'm Gone (Black Kids remix)
38 Kanye West - Heartless
37 Jenny Lewis - Acid Tongue
36 Santogold - Lights Out
35 Cut Copy - Lights & Music
34 TV on the Radio - Dancing Choose
33 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
32 Lil Wayne - A Milli
31 Jay Reatard - Always Wanting More / You Mean Nothing To Me
30 The National - Fake Empire
29 Lykke Li - Little Bit / Little Bit (Loving Hand Remix) / Little Bit (CSS Remix)
28 Deerhunter - Nothing Ever Happened
27 Radiohead - Reckoner
26 Neon Neon - I Told Her On Alderaan / I Told Her On Alderaan (Richard X Andress Mix)
25 The Killers - Human
24 The Hold Steady - Sequestered In Memphis
23 The Ting Tings - Shut Up And Let Me Go
22 Jay Reatard - See/Saw / Screaming Hand
21 Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes / Creator
20 Lil Wayne - Lollipop (feat. Static Major) / Lollipop (Remix feat. Kanye West)
19 The Mae Shi - Run To Your Grave
18 M83 - Graveyard Girl
17 The Juan Maclean - Happy House
16 Coldplay - Viva La Vida
15 Weezer - Troublemaker
14 MGMT - Electric Feel / Electric Feel (Justice Remix)
13 Portishead - Machine Gun
12 Fleet Foxes - White Winter Hymnal
11 MGMT - Kids / Kids (Soulwax Remix) / Kids (Pet Shop Boys Synthpop Mix)
10 M83 - Kim & Jessie
09 Weezer - Pork And Beans
08 Portishead - The Rip
07 MGMT - Time To Pretend
06 Trai'd - Gutta Bitch / Gutta Bitch (Remix feat. DJ Khaled, Trina, Bun B, Ace Hood, & Hurricane Chris)
05 Kanye West - Love Lockdown / Love Lockdown (Remix feat. R. Kelly) / Love Lockdown (Mysto & Pizzi House Remix)
04 Weezer - The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Hymn)
03 Hot Chip - Ready For The Floor / Shake A Fist (Diplo's Noise of Art Remix) / Bubbles They Bounce / Ready For The Floor (Smoothed Out On An R&B Tip Version) / Ready For The Floor (Soulwax Dub)
02 Estelle - American Boy (feat. Kanye West)
01 Hercules and Love Affair - Blind (feat. Antony Hegarty) / Blind (Frankie Knuckles Remix)

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 11:15 AM

First, is it too late to vote?

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 11:15 AM

First Second, is it too late too vote?

Posted by: Hero Dec 22 2008, 11:16 AM

first, is it too late to vote?
edit: third







hahaha, oh never gets old

only 68 people voted?

Posted by: MattDrufke Dec 22 2008, 11:22 AM

My thoughts exactly.

Weak showing, SOMB.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 11:24 AM

If You're Crossing The Street I Might Be There

#100.




Lykke Li - http://www.sendspace.com/file/0zjiw2
(1308 Points, 10 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

The Lipster: The 25 Word Review: Stop-starts employed to rousing effect while kiddie choir and cathedral keys have Lykke’s breathless back, in this defiant confection about ditching your beau.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: worrywort (#9)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Youth-Novels-Lykke-Li/dp/B001B92EBC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229962880&sr=8-1

It was only 70 last year, so I'm not too disappointed with the turnout.

Posted by: Hero Dec 22 2008, 11:24 AM

2007 singles - 70
2007 albums - 177

Hmmm, i realize the album turnout is higher, but i still figured we'd have a good 15-20% growth from the singles list since we have so many new boarders

Posted by: theremin Dec 22 2008, 11:25 AM

Let me be the first to say, should have been higher.

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 11:26 AM

Excellent start.

68 seems fine for singles poll, as long as a good number of them with large lists as well.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 11:30 AM

Always puzzled by the popularity of the album poll over the singles poll. Singles poll is so much more fun. But I guess that's the way it goes in the world of elite music.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 11:31 AM

There Are Days When Outside Your Window
I See My Reflection As I slowly Pass

#99.




Death Cab For Cutie - http://www.sendspace.com/file/fbxn7j
(1311 Points, 11 Votes)

US Chart Position: #70 (Hot 100), #6 (Modern Rock)

UK Chart Position: #85

Music Under Fire Review: First off, let me say that I was not expecting something 8:36 long and this is something most bands do not do since they want to get their point across for what the rest of the album sounds like. If I were to take anything from this song and make an album based on just this one song, I would stand by the fact that this album is not upbeat, nor is it going to be over the edge with poppiness or catchy hooks, like many bands do to throttle their stardom. Death Cab, having more than a following may just further showcase each instrument, which is something that has been overlooked on the course of their past two albums.

"I Will Possess Your Heart" would make me look so right if this were the case for Narrow Stairs. The song is really just your classic DCFC intrumental, like that in "Stability" from the Stability EP (which is their longest song - 12:22 to be exact). It only takes a mere four minutes and thirty-six seconds until we hear Gibbard chime in, yet the song still does not pick up.

I'll get straight to the point - you'll love this if you're a DCFC fan, but it is by no means better than FIVE of the songs on Plans. I'll even name them: "Soul Meets Body", "Your Heart Is An Empty Room", "Brothers On A Hotel Bed", "Summer Skin", and "I Will Follow You Into The Dark". For me, Death Cab's best songs have generally been around three and a half minutes.

I'm not quite sure the purpose of making this song their single, since it ranks up there with other songs I would put at the end of an album (this song falls second in their track listing), but I can appreciate the slowed down instrumentation they used, although it wouldn't surpass one of my favorites "Transatlanticism".

The song eventually picks up at 6:46, but alas, it is too long for me. Perhaps their plan is to throw everyone off with this song and leave the true gems on the album to be heard later, afterall, it IS the singles that are killing the artists, isn't it? Cough, Cough!

"I Will Possess Your Heart" may be the "Yellow" of Parachutes - 6.9 out of 10.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Soul Meets Body" (#55 in 2005)

Ranked Highest By: amotin (#9)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Narrow-Stairs-Death-Cab-Cutie/dp/B0017I1RH4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229963309&sr=8-1

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 11:32 AM

I had it the highest on my list but we could be seeing four of her singles on the list so best not complain I guess.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 11:33 AM

I forgot to mention in the first post that this is, in my opinion, probably the strongest and most consistent top 100 we've had. Not to get anyone's hopes up or anything.

Posted by: Alright Still Dec 22 2008, 11:34 AM

Thank god that Death Cab song isn't higher. I can't stand that shit at all.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 11:36 AM

Good call. I don't hate the song, it just really shouldn't be any higher.

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 11:40 AM

The benefit of the people posting singles lists having good taste.

Posted by: MattDrufke Dec 22 2008, 11:40 AM

I went from initally loathing it to kind of enjoying it, so when you even the two out, #99 seems about perfect.

If this is how the list starts, I think I'm going to like the results.

Posted by: Hero Dec 22 2008, 11:41 AM

"I Will Possess Your Heart" probably benefited from a good amount of mid level votes..... i had it on my list, but nowhere near the top ten

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 11:41 AM

You Don't Need Eyes To See
If Someones Got A Heart Of Glass

#98.




Mystery Jets - http://www.sendspace.com/file/qjfbka
(1316 Points, 8 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: #34

Digital Spy Review: Mystery Jets were a bit too odd to be taken seriously on their 2006 debut, Making Dens. With their unhealthy fascination with prog rock, and one of their dads on guitar duty, they had many indie fans rushing for cover behind their Razorlight safety blankets. However, with new single 'Young Love', the band have ditched the prog waffle, replaced the old fella with the rather fetching Laura Marling and crafted a bona fide smash.

Based around Marling and Blaine Harrison's wistful tales of a night-stand, it features a fabulous array of edgy, alluring lyrics. Despite Blaine's amusing recollection: "Is that you on the bus? Is that you on the train? You wrote your number on my hand. And it came off in the rain," Marling's seductive and sardonic responses win out, as she croons: "You don't need eyes to see if someone's got a heart of glass." Boasting sublime harmonies and the sort of bouncy bassline The Kooks would mug their own mums for, it should turn Mystery Jets from indie oddities into chart sensations.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Mitchell (#7)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Twenty-One-Mystery-Jets/dp/B0015BJV4Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229963881&sr=8-1

Posted by: Alright Still Dec 22 2008, 11:43 AM

Ahhh, lovely song that. Great pop album, as well.

Posted by: Twilight Dec 22 2008, 11:44 AM

Damn, I forgot to vote. I thought the deadline was the 22nd

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 11:44 AM

Posted by: Hero Dec 22 2008, 11:45 AM

ya know, when i saw "feat Laura Marling" i had a good guess who the top voter was

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 11:48 AM

Clearly I'll need to check out these Mystery Jets.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 11:50 AM

Look At The Valedictorian
Scared Of The Future While I Hop In The DeLorean

#97.




Kanye West - http://www.sendspace.com/file/vnrmtq
(1324 Points, 8 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

MiLLViLLUpInYoGriLL3 YouTube comment: now thats a gansta ass bear,,,, fuccin trippy video tho... watch it high and get tripped out... good song btw

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Jesus Walks" (#10 of 2004), "Heard 'Em Say / Touch The Sky" (#69 of 2005, "Gold Digger" (#7 of 2005), "Drive Slow" (#67 of 2006), "Can't Tell Me Nothing" (#37 of 2007), "Flashing Lights" (#28 of 2007), "Good Life" (#16 of 2007), "Stronger" (#8 of 2007)

Ranked Highest By: theremin(#3)

Also Ranked By: MattDrufke (#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Graduation-Kanye-West/dp/B000RG1FMO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229964445&sr=8-4

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 11:52 AM

It didn't take LM for me to know how good that second Mystery Jets album and it's singles are.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 11:53 AM

Kind of amazing Kanye's only had three top ten's on the SOMB list.

Didn't know this was eligible. Good song.

Posted by: MattDrufke Dec 22 2008, 11:53 AM

Love this song. Fantastic way to open an album.



Also, Paul, I like that you're putting where other singles placed on previous lists. Genius touch.

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 11:54 AM

I need to reply quicker if I want to have a conversation, I guess.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 11:57 AM

Heh, yeah.

Mystery Jets made on of your 101 songs, right? Can't remember just now how it went or what I thought.

Posted by: Hero Dec 22 2008, 11:57 AM

Posted by: theremin Dec 22 2008, 12:02 PM

I was trying to post that before any songs were posted, but paul was so quick. I would never ACTUALLY say should have been higher/lower and mean it. It was just a joke.


That said, I Will Possess Your Heart should have been lower.

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 12:03 PM

Two Doors Down, which is hopefully still to come!

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 12:04 PM

I did know that but chose to add a sound opinion of my mine as the opportunity presented itself.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 12:07 PM

The Audience Ain't Fazed
And They Ain't Gone Clap And They Ain't Gonna Praise

#96.




Lupe Fiasco - http://www.sendspace.com/file/0djrmg / http://www.sendspace.com/file/jglkts
(1370 Points, 11 Votes)

US Chart Position: #10

UK Chart Position: #4

B&S Online Review: As the Chicago-born visionary is showing with each new tune, the conscious hip hop crowd have a new hero.

Lupe joins the likes of Common and Talib Kweli in the eternal battle against mainstream hip hop’s material obsessions and imaginative subject matter vacuum.

The previous taster single from the upcoming ‘Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool’ album, ‘Dumb It Down’, was just a little too left-field and out there for many tastes, but ‘Superstar’ stands as a much more sensible choice of flagship single, blending Lupe’s characteristic easy vocal flow with a pleasantly lumbering piano-led beat, a soulful hook, and the odd sample and sound effect. Even Judge Jules played it on Pete Tong’s Radio One show recently!

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Kick, Push" (#16 of 2006)

Ranked Highest By: Asher Ford(#4)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Cool-Lupe-Fiasco/dp/B000WPNL8Q/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229965514&sr=8-1

Posted by: Hero Dec 22 2008, 12:08 PM

my pimping for Lupe Fiasco has paid off..... let's see how "Hip Hip Saved My Life" will fare later

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 12:12 PM

Pineapple Pieces In Brine, Fucking Around With Your Mind

#95.




Late of the Pier - http://www.sendspace.com/file/rxtvc1
(1370 Points, 5 Votes, One #1 Vote)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: #98

Clash Music Review: The Castle Donington group have lit up a pale, wane emotionally bereft British indie scene with a series of superb singles and a debut album that is by turns insane and utterly brilliant.

While their scenester clothes and oh-so-quirky dance moves may irk the indie purists, there is no denying that Late of The Pier have the tunes. “Heartbeat” opens like a lost relic from the 80s, all power dressing and Michael J Fox movies before taking a turn for the demented. With a sense of the operatic surely inherited from Freddie Mercury’s mic stand, “Heartbeat” explodes into a shrieking, writhing chant as catchy as it is confusing. A brilliant primer for one of the year’s best debut albums so far.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Mitchell (#1)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-Black-Channel-Late-Pier/dp/B001AI93YA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229965813&sr=8-1

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 12:13 PM

I like Lupe, but I could never get into this song.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 12:18 PM

Stove Burns On My Hands
Show Them To My Friends
Make You Participate

#94.




Crystal Castles - http://www.sendspace.com/file/2gydsd
(1392 Points, 9 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

GrandmasterBennyBen rateyourmusic.com Review: Relatively boring and somewhat inoffensive technoelectrowhatever.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: undo (#2)

Also Ranked By: Culle (#4)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Castles/dp/B0013KCCKC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229965971&sr=8-1

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 12:22 PM

"Relatively boring and somewhat inoffensive technoelectrowhatever"

Disagree with inoffensive there tbh.

Good to see I didn't do an Epic Fail and not have my #1 on the chart.

Posted by: Heretix Dec 22 2008, 12:22 PM

Loving the formatting, Paul. You're amazing.

Though seeing these songs so far made me realize I should have made my own singles list waaaay longer. Oh well...

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 12:23 PM

GrandmasterBennyBen seems totally too cool for school.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 12:25 PM

I’m Amazed At All That Has Been
I’m Amazed At All That Will Be

#93.




My Morning Jacket - http://www.sendspace.com/file/a2kw4p
(1394 Points, 7 Votes)

US Chart Position: #6 (Billboard Triple A)

UK Chart Position: n/a

Rolling Stone Review: The mammoth Southern-rock anthem on Evil Urges where MMJ let it all hang out: Check the guitar solo that shoots out to the cheap seats and beyond.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Off the Record" (#25 of 2005)

Ranked Highest By: Tracy Jacks (#6)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Evil-Urges-My-Morning-Jacket/dp/B0017PB5TW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229966247&sr=8-1

Posted by: stphone Dec 22 2008, 12:25 PM

i avoided that crystal castles lp for a long time, but if i am liking the singles would i like the rest?

Posted by: Slackmo Dec 22 2008, 12:28 PM

I resemble that remark.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 12:30 PM

Posted by: worrywort Dec 22 2008, 12:32 PM

Somebody Still Loves You Pants McJickson

Posted by: Bruegel Dec 22 2008, 12:34 PM

Very respectable pace being set here. It might be the mulled wine but Im struggling to keep up.

High points so far:
Jeezy
Lykke Li (She sounds arousingly small)

Low point:
Death Cab – just about managed to keep it on until he started singing….then I felt like id been frotted by the postal service.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 12:41 PM

Even If I Knew My Place, Should I Leave It There?

#92.




Adele - http://www.sendspace.com/file/659ol6
(1395 Points, 7 Votes)

US Chart Position: #82

UK Chart Position: #2

Digital Spy Review: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins must be feeling the pressure right now. Though her career to date comprises just one 7"-only single, she's received almost as much press coverage as that other mouthy Londoner with a big, soulful voice and oodles of attitude. To put the hype into context, it took poor Amy a couple of years to nab a Brit Award; Adele's managed it in a couple of months.

'Chasing Pavements', her first proper single, is a mellow, sensuous slice of old-school soul. Its teenager-in-love lyrics are fairly unremarkable, but Adele's voice is a revelation, steering the big, brassy chorus through its melodic twists and turns with consummate ease. In fact, as you realise the precise nature of that haunting emotion in her voice – bruised defiance, we'd call it - everything falls into place. Now that's what all the fuss is about.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Andyroo (#7)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/19-Adele/dp/B0018QOIXU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229966873&sr=8-1

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 12:47 PM

This almost makes up for "Misery Business" not making the top 100 last year. Almost.


This Heart Will Start A Riot In Me

#91.




Paramore - http://www.sendspace.com/file/bve7x0
(1398 Points, 8 Votes)

US Chart Position: #66 (Hot 100), #36 (Modern Rock)

UK Chart Position: #55

allgigs.co.uk Review: It's been such an incredible year or so for Paramore. With the band members being of ages 17-23, it seems impossible that they could become Grammy-nominated. Lead singer 'Hayley Williams' was voted by Rock Sound magazines readers as most influential female, and even the band's guitarist 'Josh Farro' recently got in a confrontation with Hilary Clinton during her election campaign.

The single 'That's What You Get' is the fourth release from their second studio album 'Riot!' The song itself is typically Paramore. It features the usual pop-punk based guitar and drums, with the addition of some heavier riffs and beats compared to previous efforts on 'Misery Business' and 'Hallelujah'. Hayley Williams's vocals work well with the song, the inclusion of a catchy chorus makes it easy listen too. This has always been Paramore's biggest appeal and their fan base has soared because of their bouncy and catchy songs. 'That's What You Get' will never achieve the success that 'Misery Business' has had, but it's a likeable number and anybody interested in pop, punk or emo based music should have a listen.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Saskadelphia (#7)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Riot-Paramore/dp/B000PTYPAC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229967842&sr=8-1

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 12:49 PM

Epic Fail for me, I've never had it happen before and was worried this is the year. You guys do your own thang.





(Sorry Robkoz)


This is about bum sex I heard once.

Posted by: RoBKoZ Dec 22 2008, 12:52 PM

lol...no prob...I'm 5' 9" to put things into scale

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 12:52 PM

This will not be the first time my #1 misses the top 100, no.

How have I gone this long without hearing Paramore?

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 12:52 PM

#90.




Fennesz - http://www.sendspace.com/file/64newl
(1400 Points, 5 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

77ships rateyourmusic.com Review: What can I say, the blistering warmth of this one has set my hopes sky-high for his upcoming album. I am even starting to doubt that any record will be capable of satisfying the hopes that I hold for Black Sea. Given with the astonishing amount of great music out there. I rarely know what is going on in the current music scene. Let stand alone that I anxiously await a new album. This time around I will gladly make an exception to this nonexistent habit of mine. The rating? 5 stars if he will be capable of maintaining this kind of level over the whole record. We will wait and see won we? I even adore the cover of this one.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Caley (#2)

Also Ranked By: vurt (#4)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Sea-Fennesz/dp/B001J66T90/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229968018&sr=8-1

Posted by: Hewletts Daughter Dec 22 2008, 12:56 PM

i should really like that Panamore song, but I just don't. I don't know what's wrong with me.


Good list so far. Really anticipating picking up these new songs later and giving 'em a few listens.

Posted by: Slackmo Dec 22 2008, 01:05 PM

HOLY HELL.

You got every bit of that one. Well played, sir. If I had a personal archives thread that would be the title.

Posted by: James D Dec 22 2008, 01:07 PM

That Fennesz song was a single? Nice.

That and the Late of the Pier song are the only ones I've actually heard so far.

Posted by: MattDrufke Dec 22 2008, 01:08 PM

Huzzah for Paramore and Lupe making the grade.


I love that second verse in the Lupe song where he just lets the vowels hang through the beat and then punctuates it off with the hard consonant. I know that makes the song required listening, but it's worth it.

Posted by: Sam Dec 22 2008, 01:10 PM

Great thread.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 01:13 PM

A little disappointed that this made it in 2008. Not because I don't love it, but mainly because it's getting Mr Brightsided. Don't vote for this in 2009.


Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh

#89.




The Killers - http://www.sendspace.com/file/biyd51
(1410 Points, 9 Votes)

US Chart Position: #67 (Hot 100), #40 (Modern Rock)

UK Chart Position: n/a

thebeatreview.blogspot.com Review: Okay, single #1 "Human" from the album Day & Age is fulfilling but then another song from their album leaked and it is the second single in the US titled "Spaceman". I'm actually getting to realise how good this band is. I'm not a huge fan but I'm starting to become. It's too early to say that the album is going to be one of the best rock albums of the year but I'm pretty much getting the clues slowly.

"Spaceman" is quite different from Human as this one has more heavy guitars and has a more rock-ish sound. It started with a group type chant "oooohhh..." which is like a group of football fans watching a match. It's actually complementing and a great way to start a song. The beat is infectious and addictive and much more to say they've quite stepped up their level. I'm not going to excoriate this because I know, there's not much negativeness going on. "Spaceman" is quite a cliff hanger for us because we are eager to hear their new album which is going to be big. Not that the two songs are the only commendable in the album, but based on early reviews it's really exciting to hear what's up with these guys.

Other notes: It's too early for them to release a new single while Human is just charting across the globe. Anyways, maybe because of "Human" merely flopping in across the states as R&B / Hip-Hop is dominating the US charts recently.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Mr. Brightside" (#40 in 2004), "Somebody Told Me" (#32 in 2004), "All These Things That I've Done" (#71 in 2005), "When You Were Young" (#4 in 2006), "Read My Mind" (#23 in 2007)

Ranked Highest By: thresholdofrevelation (#8)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Day-Age-Killers/dp/B001FWRZ46/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229968939&sr=8-1

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 01:20 PM

A Silent Sleeper You Won't Hear A Peep, Peep

#88.




Kid Cudi - http://www.sendspace.com/file/gwtn94 / http://www.sendspace.com/file/sja7dg
(1410 Points, 6 Votes)

US Chart Position: #84

UK Chart Position: n/a

urbanreview.co. uk Review: GOD DAMN! I Have Been Away For A Long Time.. But Now It's Time To Get You Guys Back Up To Speed On What We Have Missed. Here Is A Massive Tune That I Couldn't Leave Without Recognition.

Kid Cudi is one of a few new artists to come to Kanye West's G.O.O.D Music record label. If you haven't heard Day N Night yet, firstly where you been? Secondly, you are in for a big surprise. This track has a UK theme through & through.

The massive Crookers Remix has put new life into an already top tune, the UK Garage style beats are really what is going on in the UK Urban Scene at the moment, so catch the vibe! Let's hope this is the sort of music Kid Cudi will continue to put out in his career. Probably my favourite song of the moment...

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: RoBKoZ (#3)

Also Ranked By: The Good Dr Bill (#4)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Day-n-Nite-Main/dp/B0015RD4SC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1229969926&sr=8-1 / http://www.amazon.com/Day-N-Nite-Crookers-Remix/dp/B001D60G0O/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1229969926&sr=8-2

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 01:22 PM

Good song, :wat: review.

Posted by: vurt Dec 22 2008, 01:24 PM

New high point: Fennesz making it on with five votes.

Posted by: Hewletts Daughter Dec 22 2008, 01:27 PM

tragically low for 'Spaceman.'


that alone makes me wish i voted........

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 01:28 PM

Mondays Is For Drinking To The Seldom Seen Kid

#87.




Elbow - http://www.sendspace.com/file/d85uhs
(1415 Points, 9 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: #19

MusicOMH.com Review: The last time we met Elbow, lead singer Guy Garvey was nursing a broken heart, and the result was their finest album yet in Leaders Of The Free World. A downbeat masterpiece, it enhanced Garvey's reputation as one of the finest lyricists of his generation.

For Grounds For Divorce, they've not exactly lightened up, but they have become extremely loud. "I've been working on a cocktail called grounds for divorce" bellows Garvey before a huge, clanking, almost industrial soundscape crashes in. "They rock" may not be a term you associate with Elbow, but in this instance it's very appropriate.

And as ever with Elbow, the lyrics deserve a review of their own - a beautifully descriptive account of an alcoholic father, drinking to his "seldom seen kid" and taking in the various unsightly attractions of his local pub: the "whispering of jokers", "little town whores" and "twisted karaoke" and so on.

There's also a nice twist at the end where it's revealed that the 'seldom seem kid' is doomed to follow in his father's footsteps in the line "someday we'll be drinking with the seldom seen kid". A typical slice of Elbow magic.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Forget Myself" (#68 in 2005)

Ranked Highest By: Man Is Matter (#10)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Seldom-Seen-Kid-Elbow/dp/B0015I2P0Y/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229970160&sr=8-1

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 01:31 PM

I'm going to break out the 'should be higher imo' for that. Monster of a song.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 01:34 PM

And Oh It's Gonna Drop Gonna Fill Your Cup

#86.




TV on the Radio - http://www.sendspace.com/file/48s15i
(1449 Points, 15 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

liyonking rateyourmusic.com Review: Is George Michael the new frontman from Tv on the Radio? Did Prince help to write and produce this song?
Anyways, is fucking awesome!!

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Wolf Like Me" (#8 in 2006)

Ranked Highest By: SmashNapCrash(#4)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Dear-Science-TV-Radio/dp/B001EOQTSI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229970550&sr=8-1

Posted by: vurt Dec 22 2008, 01:35 PM

I find the , in Dear Science, irrationally annoying.

Decent album, although there are a bunch of songs of prefer to "Golden Age". Their attempts at funk often seem a bit clumsy.

Posted by: Rob Gordon Dec 22 2008, 01:35 PM

Yeah, fist one of mine to make it. Somewhere in the top 15 I think.

Posted by: Hero Dec 22 2008, 01:38 PM

HANG YR HEAD IN SHAME HD!!!!

Posted by: killerparties Dec 22 2008, 01:43 PM

Yeah, though people seem loathe to admit it, that's a pretty good album.

Posted by: killerparties Dec 22 2008, 01:45 PM

They're actually kinda fun, aren't they?

Great list so far!

Posted by: arkin Dec 22 2008, 01:47 PM

yeah, good list so far, definitely. I've got a few things to check out now...

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 01:49 PM

My Best Friend Lesley Said
"Oh, She's Just Being Miley"

#85.




Miley Cyrus - http://www.sendspace.com/file/9m0ylf
(1461 Points, 9 Votes)

US Chart Position: #10

UK Chart Position: #11

top40.about.com Review:

The Bottom Line

It might sound like a pepped up version of Corey Hart's chestnut "Sunglasses At Night" to some, but that rocking singalong chorus completes the sale here. Finally, it seems that US pop radio is starting to give in to the peppy, polished Disney pop selling droves of albums in a down music market, and this song is leading the way. Miley Cyrus personalizes the lyrics and delivers vocals like a pro. This song deserves to land in the top 10.

Pros

* Upbeat pounding dance-pop beat
* Miley's polished vocals
* Rock edge on the chorus
* Personalizing of the lyrics

Cons

* Little to complain about here

Description

* Throbbing dance-friendly bass line
* Enticing, dramatic vocals
* Light rock guitars announce the chorus

Guide Review - Miley Cyrus - See You Again

15-year-old Miley Cyrus has amassed a long string of single appearances on the US pop charts both as herself and as her TV alter-ego Hannah Montana. There have been 18 at last count, but none have made it into the top 20 until now. At last Miley Cyrus is experiencing pop radio support and her single is exploding into a major hit. Many would say it's about time for an artist who has back to back 3 million selling albums to her credit. However, US pop radio has been slow to embrace the Disney pop style which borrows heavily from classic bubblegum.

Fortunately, "See You Again" brings back a core genre from US pop music history and makes us all feel the propulsive joy of a killer bassline and singalong chorus. Many adult listeners point out the similarity of the song's structure to that of Corey Hart's 80's classic "Sunglasses At Night." Similarities are evident, but where "Sunglasses" feels claustrophobic, Miley makes her sound positively celebratory.

Miley Cyrus carries off the vocal performance here with all of the professional panache of established divas like Kylie Minogue or her own fellow Disney star Hilary Duff. Cyrus receives co-songwriting credits here under her birth name Destiny Hope Cyrus. Refreshingly, the lyrics are all teen romance drama. If, indeed, "she's just being Miley," we want much much more.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: thresholeofrevelation (#7)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Hannah-Montana-Meet-Miley-Cyrus/dp/B000OYC3L6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229971292&sr=8-3

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 01:49 PM

Oh, I won't.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 01:51 PM

Very glad to have Miley out the way.

Posted by: caley Dec 22 2008, 01:51 PM

The highest of my votes to place, so far. I was this close to making it my #1 because, listening to it was among the most transcendant moments I had all year. I finally decided it wasn't really 'single-y' enough to be #1, so I bumped it down a slot. I've listened to it straight through 21 times since the end of October, which is a pretty staggering amoutn for myself. Pitchfork had a great write-up on the single.






Yup. I didn't vote for it because it was such a late single that it didn't feel right putting it on my list this year, and was hoping to vote next year. Bah!

Great job, thus far, Paul. Above and beyond the call of duty.

Posted by: caley Dec 22 2008, 01:52 PM

I hope not. I haven't seen '7 Things' yet.

Also this song is greaT.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 01:52 PM

^meh.

Anyway, about met my snark quota right there.

Posted by: killerparties Dec 22 2008, 01:53 PM

"7 Things" deserves top 50. Let's hope it gets there.

Posted by: vurt Dec 22 2008, 01:55 PM

Yeah, for some reason I thought "See You Again" was last year.

Kickass song.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 01:55 PM

#84.




Gang Gang Dance - http://www.sendspace.com/file/i31f30
(1470 Points, 6 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

fluxblog Review: It’s probably a good idea for the Gang Gang Dance to tighten up. Their previous records have had interesting moments, but generally suffered from sounding a bit too much like a drunk Siouxsie Sioux fucking around with an even more inebriated Banshees at soundcheck. The voice and the aesthetic was there, but the discipline was not. “House Jam,” despite its annoyingly generic title, finds the group embracing hooks and stronger grooves, but not at the expense of their loose, quasi-mystical vibe. It’s almost as if they remembered that the word “dance” was in the name of their band and decided to make good on that promise.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Saskadelphia (#3)

Also Ranked By: ____________________________ (#4)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dymphna-Gang-Dance/dp/B001EN4620/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229972049&sr=8-1

Posted by: killerparties Dec 22 2008, 01:57 PM

Thank god sask pointed out that was a single.

(should be higher)

Posted by: arkin Dec 22 2008, 02:02 PM

it was? Shit.
I even searched discogs and youtube and whatnot for some kind of verification and found none.

Shame too, I would have voted for it.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 02:02 PM

A School Boy Spelling Bee
A School Girl With A Fantasy

#83.




AC/DC - http://www.sendspace.com/file/60qa1d
(1476 Points, 9 Votes)

US Chart Position: #1 (Mainstream Rock) / #25 (Modern Rock) / #42 (Hot Dance Club Play)

UK Chart Position: n/a

cokemachineglow Review: Let me get this out of the way: this is the best AC/DC track since “Thunderstruck” and I am fucking psyched. I don’t know how it happened, because this is a serious retread, even by AC/DC standards. It opens like “Highway to Hell,” but without the rhythmic interest: Angus alone, riff out, and with a snare hit on four the drums enter. The chorus is paint-by-numbers, with Brian Johnson adding some embellishment around a big group vocal. It’s called “Rock ‘n Roll Train” and the refrain runs “you know she’s just like a runaway train (runnin’ right off the tracks).” Sounds like shit, right? Head on over to acdc.com and prepare to be amazed.

Another apparent liability is the presence of producer Brendan O’Brien, who with great pomp and no circumstance has razed several of Springsteen’s best attempts (and one of Neil Young’s, via Pearl Jam) at latter-day triumphs. And though O’Brien has made three Incubus albums I would kiss him on the mouth for making AC/DC bad-ass again. For the first time in decades, the Young brothers have a guitar sound that stands alongside, not cops to, their previous work. The drums are full and sharp, front and center in the mix where they need to be. Malcom is in the right channel, Angus is in the left, and Brian Johnson has lost an octave and a half without missing a step.

Of course, if you’re not already on board after thirty years, this won’t convert you. It’s still gleefully campy idiot-rock with nonsensical lyrics vaguely detailing a misogynist stereotype, some kind of angel/devil southern belle who’s hot to trot. I have no account for their politics, and for those of you who need more intellectualism than the band who made “Big Balls” typically provides, I’ll call you when they make Kid A. But those aboard know AC/DC’s brand of bad rock is inimitable, and the brothers still tread (shred?) where Jet and Airbourne can’t.

The elder-statesman-of-rock victory lap, replete with classic rock chartings and return-to-form pronouncements, is an industry constant, and though it’s true that this is one such return I venture that the hype has truth at the heart: this is an AC/DC more vigorous and present in the world than any of its contemporaries. Whether it’s O’Brien’s nostalgia or Angus Young’s self-overcoming will that did it, I am thankful as fuck that something split time in two, grabbed the skull-faced giant named “World-Conquering Ambition” and yolked it to a band who have little to gain and nothing to prove.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Pavement Ist Rad (#8)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.walmart.com

Posted by: Saskadelphia Dec 22 2008, 02:02 PM

Yay, House Jam. Nice to see. Paramore, too.

Yeah, I don't understand this. That's what the pinned singles thread is for...at the very least it's not that hard to scan the big list and pick out 50 songs that grabbed you this year.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 02:07 PM

As Desire Passes Through, Then You're Open To The Truth

#82.




The Last Shadow Puppets - http://www.sendspace.com/file/vvca23 / http://www.sendspace.com/file/omegd9
(1478 Points, 11 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: #30

Neu! Magazine Review: Whilst ‘The Age Of The Understatement’ was more akin to The Rascals, this latest offering from Alex Turner and Miles Kane’s side project, is not at all like either The Arctic Monkeys or The Rascals. Strumming acoustic guitars with orchestral arrangements is definitely not a normal combination. However, strangely, it works. ‘Standing Next To Me’ is by no means a classic, but the name Alex Turner will always give it a good reputation.

The nature of The Last Shadow Puppets will always mean that the choruses are catchy and easy to sing along to. However, compared to previous single ‘The Age Of The Understatement’, this new release is only moderately exciting. This does not have the same feeling of mystery that ‘The Age Of The Understatement’ had. ‘Standing Next To Me’ is a much more normal song and the lyrics are easier to relate to. However, it lacks a drive in a certain direction. These two young men have too many ideas for this song. They are just having some fun though. It is epic, tight and memorable. The Last Shadow Puppets are an interesting project.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Culle (#2)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Age-Understatement-Last-Shadow-Puppets/dp/B0015UKX7Y/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229972559&sr=8-1

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 02:08 PM

There will be no excuses next year for not voting, I have something planned.

Posted by: simakos Dec 22 2008, 02:08 PM

Sendspace is crawling so slowly right now...

hey Paul, if you use Mediafire, there is no wait time for multiple downloads. i may be wrong.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 02:10 PM

I am frightened.

Posted by: simakos Dec 22 2008, 02:13 PM

also want to say that Paul is a man among men for doing all of this year end stuff. cheers, Paul!

i'm ashamed i didn't vote for singles. sorry, world.

Posted by: RoBKoZ Dec 22 2008, 02:14 PM

same here...and it would've been pretty high on my list, as well.

Posted by: thresholdofrevelation Dec 22 2008, 02:20 PM

Sendspace was taking like, 2 minutes per song for me just a little while ago and now it's taking 5 seconds. Hope it lasts.

Also this Mystery Jets song blows until Laura shows up.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 02:32 PM

My upload speed has been crazy fast, so who knows. The next 5 mp3s are sendspace, but the rest for today are mediafire. We'll see if there is any difference.

Posted by: Soundscape Dec 22 2008, 02:33 PM

what I don't get is why there aren't more EP's in people's votes. I can claim to have heard 30 or more EPs this year, and in most cases EP > Single.

With the way things are,..a lot of new bands release digital EPs..it's a good way to get their music out there, and not just 1 or 2 songs.

Posted by: Slackmo Dec 22 2008, 02:35 PM

Easily the best opening line of the year, too.

Posted by: cerebralcaustic Dec 22 2008, 02:35 PM

So.....is someone compiling all these singles into easy-to-download zip files like in years past? Sendspace keeps crashing my browser

Nice work, Paul. Your professionalism and attention to detail throughout this process is much appreciated.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 02:37 PM

I think most people just think in terms of songs.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 02:41 PM

On The Day That I Turned 23
I Was Curled Up Underneath A Dogwood Tree

#81.




Blitzen Trapper - http://www.sendspace.com/file/9yvxwh
(1480 Points, 6 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

GrantMorey YouTube comment: Bob Dylan wannabe hardcore. Successful at it though.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Rob Gordon (#4)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Furr-Blitzen-Trapper/dp/B001CVCBBW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229974328&sr=8-1

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 02:44 PM

I couldn't tell you the difference between these guys, Fleet Foxes, and Frightened Rabbit. I'm not sure if that's because of real similarities or because of the amount of whiskey I've had this past year.

Posted by: caley Dec 22 2008, 02:46 PM

I couldn't help you because I didn't listen to one of them out of spite.

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 02:46 PM

Most of the artists likely to do well on this chart (or better than the album chart at least) don't really put out EP's. A lot of them will just split two or three (maybe four) songs across two versions of the single. Essentially most of these releases have another three songs on them so they could be de facto EP's.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 02:46 PM

Just Love The Way That You Move

#80.




Kylie Minogue - http://www.sendspace.com/file/qawodw / http://www.sendspace.com/file/kom3cw / http://www.sendspace.com/file/ca1m6m
(1484 Points, 10 Votes)

US Chart Position: #19 (Dance Radio Airplay)

UK Chart Position: #5

shunters22 reviewcentre.com Review: Good Points: - It's a catchy pop tune with Kylie effortlessly proving she is still the reigning Queen of Pop. - It's a dancefloor filler.

Bad Points: - People may be reminded of the 'Fever' album although Wow sounds more updated!

General comments: As the 2nd single of the 'X' album, Kylie brings us Wow. And Wow indeed! This little slice of pop perfection is just as tasty as 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head'. The song was written by Cathy Dennis who also wrote Can't Get You Out Of My Head so Wow was always going to be great. Many critics have slammed Kylie for ripping of Madonna's holiday. It's probably just me but I don't think Holiday and Wow sound anything like each other. Wow is so much more up to date and modern and allows Kylie's voice to remain cute and slinky. The song is full of nice piano rolls and pumping beats that it is just whats missing from the charts at the moment. Fun! Kylie has never proclaimed to be something she's not. She remains modest. I think that critics were anticipating her return just so they could make a name for themselves by being deliberately harsh and unjust. Alot of people say that '2 Hearts' was a flop. She scored a Number 4 in the UK and a Number 1 in her own country. Personally I think that Wow should be a sure fire Number 1. It's pop heaven with a little coat of sweetness. The critics are totally missing the point about Kylie's 'X' album and the singles being taken to promote them. Kylie is all about the fun! So get that Wow track spinning and get your groove on because Miss Minogue is here to stay.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "I Believe In You / BPM" (#70 in 2005), "2 Hearts" (#90 in 2007)

Ranked Highest By: Caley (#4)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/X-Kylie-Minogue/dp/B0015I0HMC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229974856&sr=8-2

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 02:49 PM

Yeah, something about the names of these bands just make my eyes glaze over.

Think this is the third year in a row Kylie's placed without me knowing she had a single.

Posted by: simakos Dec 22 2008, 02:49 PM

you see, people. this man is a prince.


definitely the whiskey...

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 02:50 PM

My Moral’s Got Me On My Knees

#79.




Duffy - http://www.sendspace.com/file/lhc8up
(1493 Points, 9 Votes, One #1 Vote)

US Chart Position: #27

UK Chart Position: #1

monkeyboxingempire.blogspot.com Review: Less a nod to, than an athletic and sustained piece of how’s-your-father with, sixties soul, the hype surrounding this would be disappearing up it’s own arse by now were it not for the fact that this is a bomb track pure and simple. Comparisons with Amy Wino have been flying around for quite some time as have those with sixties icon (post-Memphis) Dusty Springfield, partly because Duffy has an amazing soul voice - although having platinum blonde hair kind of helps too. However, whereas, recently, people like Winehouse, Ronson and Gnarls Barkley have been pussy-footing around with retro stylings, this takes the full authentic route. It opens with some “Yeah, yeah, yeahs” from Duffy, chucks in a vintage organ sound, a nice shimmying beat, adds some strings, and then our heroine steams in with a tale about being seduced by someone while seeing someone else before finally blowing up into a soaring chorus that’ll have everyone dancing like a northern soul boy. I dunno what the album will turn out like but this is fucking giant! And she’s quite fit.

5/5

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Agrimorfee (#1)

Also Ranked By: MattDrufke (#2)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Rockferry-Duffy/dp/B0014I4KIK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229975201&sr=8-1

Posted by: Rob Gordon Dec 22 2008, 02:51 PM

Wait...i thought the snarky comments were over.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 02:52 PM

That's going to be it for right now as I have to go to work. We'll finish up through #71 later tonight when I get home.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 02:52 PM

Yeah, who was I kidding?

Posted by: Rob Gordon Dec 22 2008, 02:57 PM

I predict another Duffy sighting.

Posted by: thresholdofrevelation Dec 22 2008, 02:59 PM

You guys. This Elbow song. Goddamn.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 22 2008, 03:02 PM

^ I know, right?

*fulfills prophecy*

Actually, yeah, that's far from my favorite single of hers. Here's hoping.

Posted by: Rob Gordon Dec 22 2008, 03:02 PM

Yep. Made my single disc end of year collection I give out to friends as well.

Posted by: SonicAlligator Dec 22 2008, 03:19 PM

Wish I would have realized that "Good Morning" was a single this year. Idiot. I listened to that more than the majority of the songs on my list. Good list so far, though. I still need to check out a lot of these.

Posted by: Bhickman Dec 22 2008, 03:21 PM

I wish I could have gotten my list together in time. I loved a lot of singles this year ... so far almost none of the ones mentioned, however.

Posted by: Rajexico Dec 22 2008, 03:29 PM

Yeah I also investigated Gang Gang Dance and found no evidence of a single. Oh well.


Due to board rules a number of EPs count as albums.

Posted by: Northern Voice Dec 22 2008, 03:54 PM

Good start here, no songs I can really complain about. I would have liked to see "Grounds for Divorce" finish higher... I was surprised no one else really voted for "One Day Like This" for Elbow, too syrupy/cheesy? (Holy cow, I Love Your Eyes).

Posted by: st. park Dec 22 2008, 03:57 PM

didn't even know that kylie came out with new material this year. good song, nice surprise seeing her on the list.

Posted by: Hero Dec 22 2008, 04:00 PM

i don't vote for kylie.... i enjoy her, just typically forget to vote for her

she just seems like a lock to place every year, and i'm fine w/ that

Posted by: Northern Voice Dec 22 2008, 04:01 PM

Maybe in 2009 a third poll for EP's?

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 04:07 PM

I dunno, a good four track EP fits well in the singles chart, and a good mini-album fits well in LP poll, although I agree they can get marginalised.

Posted by: MattDrufke Dec 22 2008, 04:12 PM

I know this is late coming, but this is absolutely true. "7 Things" > "See You Again". Just don't like the "See You Again" chorus. The line about, "She's just being Miley" makes me cringe.

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 22 2008, 04:20 PM

Good to see Paramore and Kid Cudi. Latter should be much higher but I didn't even hear it until RoBKoZ put it on his list so whatever, pretty good for a Cleveland rapper without an LP.

Super-LOL at those shitty AC/DC and Killers songs making it. Can't wait to see how high "Human' places.

Posted by: Pavement Ist Rad Dec 22 2008, 04:23 PM

"Rock 'n Roll Train" is fantastic and should be a good 50 spots higher.

Get fucked, The Good Dr. Bill.

Posted by: MattDrufke Dec 22 2008, 04:27 PM

My one turn to say should be higher IMO. However, I now love Aggie just a little more.

EDIT: Also, 2 of my top 10 have placed already. I am in love with this list.

Posted by: Very Metal Dec 22 2008, 04:28 PM

These are both fantastic singles. Whatevs.

Posted by: killerparties Dec 22 2008, 04:31 PM

I was so happy to see Paramore show up. I am highly offended, however, tht Paul did not list me as an "also placed", considering my vocal love for the song.

That's right Paul. You're a total jerk.


(I'm just kidding, awesome job, dude. Truly awesome. )


(also, this list is just plain good so far. I don't even mind "I'm amazed" showing up.)

Posted by: vurt Dec 22 2008, 04:36 PM

I really need to finally pick up that Paramore album.

Posted by: killerparties Dec 22 2008, 04:38 PM

Really fun pop rock/"punk", with an actually talented vocalist.

Though my gf does point out that her voice is gonna change eventually, and then where are they?

Posted by: concertgoer Dec 22 2008, 05:36 PM

I cant belive people voted for miley cyrus whats next are the jonas brothers going to be on the countdown?

Posted by: Chronodiggity Dec 22 2008, 05:47 PM

seriously. this countdown should have an 'elite music' filter

Posted by: Johnny's Shack Dec 22 2008, 05:54 PM

Spaceman's ranking reflects very negatively on the board's taste in singles, and music in general. I think everyone should take a 24 hour timeout from boarding to reflect.

Posted by: Asher Ford Dec 22 2008, 06:06 PM

Don't think I've ever heard Spaceman before, I kind of like it, they've really changed their sound a lot.

Posted by: Midnite_Vulture Dec 22 2008, 06:14 PM

Still holding out hope that Solange's "I Decided" and Little Boots will place. It's the only thing I'm rooting for this year. Ooh, it would also be nice if "Fascination" placed even though I forgot to vote for it. Can't wait to listen to some of these tunes. Something tells me I'm gonna really enjoy that Paramore song.

Posted by: brobee Dec 22 2008, 06:40 PM

two thoughts:

the reason i (and i assume many other boarders) didn't do the singles list is because of convoluted eligibility reasons. i started a list and then soon grew confused about which songs were singles and which were just songs that i really really loved from this year. if mitchell's big plan involves some sorta singles master list, i will definitely be voting next year.

second thought is where the hell is the mae shi cover of see you again? i was shocked not to see that paired with the post. anyone who doesn't like the original version should give the cover a shot.

Posted by: mike2511 Dec 22 2008, 06:59 PM

Duffy beating Miley makes me sad. Mercy fucking sucks.

Posted by: Slackmo Dec 22 2008, 07:04 PM

The cover's so good it made the original unlistenable for me.

Posted by: thresholdofrevelation Dec 22 2008, 07:07 PM

I listened to that Duffy song and I had one of those "Oh yeah, I know this song" moments. Is it on a commercial or something?

Also, Blitzen Trapper. This is like right up my alley. I think I got the name mixed up with another band I didn't like from 2007 so I never bothered to give this one a download. Shit, I need to get on this.

Posted by: Heretix Dec 22 2008, 07:18 PM

Maybe you just didn't like their 2007 album, which to these ears was much weirder (and much better) than the safer 2008 Dylan & The Band pastiche.

Posted by: thresholdofrevelation Dec 22 2008, 07:24 PM

Nope, the only song I have is the one I just dl'ed. I don't know how I did it, I just know I had somehow convinced myself I didn't like 'em, but that's ok, I guess I can tolerate listening to at least *one* album I can't rank this time of year 2009.

End of decade list maybe.

Posted by: caley Dec 22 2008, 07:27 PM

I hope so, I had them in my Top 15.

Posted by: ____________________________ Dec 22 2008, 07:34 PM

if i were fucking the singer of paramore i would definitely not tell her how bad her music is

Posted by: UselessRocker Dec 22 2008, 07:37 PM

Posted by: ____________________________ Dec 22 2008, 07:46 PM

i was wary of posting that but apparently shes only a few months younger than me

Posted by: killerparties Dec 22 2008, 07:53 PM

Yeah. She's mad cute in a "your ass is going to jail for putting it her butt" kinda way.

Posted by: UselessRocker Dec 22 2008, 08:01 PM

I looked it up; she's 19. She looks really young, though. Also, I recently saw her without make-up on some commercial thing for Guitar Hero - not good.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 08:05 PM

If Nas Can't Say It, Think About These Talented Kids
With New Ideas Being Told What They Can And Can't Spit

#78.




Nas - http://www.mediafire.com/?ue2igbnegb9
(1497 Points, 8 Votes)

US Chart Position: #97 (Hot 100), #82 (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)

UK Chart Position: #70

rap.about.com Review:
The Bottom Line

By all musical standards, the hard-brawling, hard-hitting MC we've come to know as Nas should've expired years ago. Nonetheless, he's still churning records at a decent rate, causing purists to cheer and critics to take a second look. No matter what side of the fence you fall on, "Hero" gives us all a reason to care again.
Pros

* Breathless flow, complex rhyme schemes
* Nas is still in top form after 16 years

Cons

* Nas sounds muted while tackling a bold topic

Description

* "Hero" is the lead cut from Nas' untitled album
* The song was produced by Polow Da Don
* It touches on the controversy surrounding his previous album title

Guide Review - Nas - "Hero" (Feat. Keri Hilson) (The Jones Experience/Def Jam)

"Hero," which features Keri Hilson, is the lead single from Nas' untitled 9th album, and it pretty much sums up not just the story behind the album's title controversy, but Nas' current status in hip-hop. It's the perfect soundtrack to the movie SuperNas, in which lead character Nasir Jones takes extreme measures in a bid to reinject some bite into hip-hop.

For all his brave posturing, though, Nas sounds rather muted on "Hero." His explanation borders on apologetic: "Still in musical prison, in jail for the flow," he rhymes, after insisting that the title change had nothing to do with pressure from his label bosses ("For the record, L.A. [Reid] and Doug Morris is riding with it"). Ironically, Doug Morris' name was actually censored on the album version of "Hero." Go figure.

"Hero" is not Nas' best single ever. Truthfully, he's capable of so much more. But, give Esco credit for rocking his Sunday best flow over Polow Da Don's catchy beat. How can you not cheer for hip-hop's favorite "Hero"?

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: James Iha, Alright Still(#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Nas/dp/B001A5074S/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229993850&sr=8-1

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 08:15 PM

One! Two! Three! Four!

#77.




Black Kids - http://www.mediafire.com/?9wjjudwym2c / http://www.mediafire.com/?92sxbitsydm / http://www.mediafire.com/?fk9ggzttejg
(1499 Points, 7 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: #11

contactmusic.com Review: Hype is ripe in the music industry. Bands come, they're hyped, they have their brief moment in the spotlight and then they phase out again. However bands like Black Kids, don't follow that trend. With Black Kids you can tell that they've come far as a band. Their musical journey has been long together, they've come through some challenging patches, but essentially they've made it through. They have so much potential.it simply emits from their music with a neon splendour.

With the music revolution that is underway, one can only but assume that Black Kids, like many others, will take their pose, where they rightfully deserve as a new and exciting band for the future. 'I'm Not Gonna Teach your Girlfriend How To Dance With You' only shows us a brief glimpse of what they are capable of.and do you know what? I think I like what I see (or rather hear.) This is one band-wagon worth leaping on.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Wizard of Ahhs - EP" (#56 of 2007)

Ranked Highest By: MattDrufke (#3)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Partie-Traumatic-Black-Kids/dp/B001AZI1XC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229994405&sr=8-1

Posted by: Chronodiggity Dec 22 2008, 08:18 PM

Partie Traumatic is the most annoying record name to me in recent memory.

Posted by: arkin Dec 22 2008, 08:20 PM

yeah, it's kind of annoying. But still not as bad as a Panic! At the Disco song title.

Posted by: Pavement Ist Rad Dec 22 2008, 08:21 PM

So there are people for whom Black Kids aren't just the butt of a really bad joke.

Interesting.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 08:22 PM

Vindur ם hבrinu - תת

#76.




Sigur Rós - http://www.mediafire.com/?wwxmrmlwswh
(1520 Points, 10 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

culturedeluxe Review: As is the fashion these days (thanks Radiohead), 'Gobbledigook' is available for free from the band's website (although you do need to hand over your e-mail address for mailing list purposes) and, if this is intended to give an overall representation of the new album, fans of 'Planet Earth' are in for a shock.

'Gobbledigook' is a full-on mind-fuck of layered vocals, clattering drums, flamenco handclaps and, seemingly, unintelligible vocals - but, really, who out there speaks Icelandic? It's a massive departure from the soft, sensual sounds of 'Takk' and it has us licking our lips in anticipation of the new album.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Glosoli" (#66 in 2005), "Hippopola" (#80 in 2006)

Ranked Highest By: Culle (#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Med-Sud-Eyrum-Spilum-Endalaust/dp/B001ACY8D2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229994948&sr=8-1

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 08:23 PM

I hate you Butler!

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 22 2008, 08:23 PM

Both of those songs (#78/77) I find to be weirdly underrated. "Hero" is the comeback single Nas has been promising since 2003 and "I'm Not Gonna..." is maybe the corny indie fuxx single of the year. Must be the name.

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 22 2008, 08:24 PM

oh, and that Sophie B. Hawkins cover is abysmal. Embarrassing shit considering what a classic the original is.

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 22 2008, 08:27 PM

Damn, I wish you hadn't covered.

Posted by: MattDrufke Dec 22 2008, 08:28 PM

Paul, when you get a chance; the link for #76 is not there.



If this is a joke, I don't get it.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 08:30 PM

Is That What The Future Holds?

#75.




British Sea Power - http://www.mediafire.com/?gyy3vyg2s1d
(1520 Points, 7 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

Neu! Magazine Review: Football chants from British Sea Power? Apparently so.

"Eas-eh! Eas-eh! Eas-eh" the tribal backing vocals shout. After a thankfully brief guitar-picking intro, in it comes. It's nice to see a bit more confrontation in the ocean of beige that is 'alternative'. The amount of times we've typed that word is untrue.

As it advances, it's not quite as apocalyptic as the title and chanting suggests. Too thoughtful and pondering for that. Example; "is that what the future holds?". For a bit more drive, some crusade-inspiring horns and stringed instruments help conjure up a feeling of going to war. On what? The devil, by the sounds of things. As good a reason as any, we suppose.

Not a bad track at all. The only thing it lacks is a bit more punch. It turns into a bit of an anti-climax after the excitement of the chanting dies down, only to be revived with less joy. It seems like they're holding back an urge to go crazy.

Maybe they should be going to war on self restraint instead?

7/10

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Please Stand Up" (#74 in 2005)

Ranked Highest By: arkin (#2)

Also Ranked By: amotin (#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Do-You-Like-Rock-Music/dp/B00111COHO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229995396&sr=8-1

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 08:32 PM

Nope, just plain forgot to put the name of the song and the link. Should be fixed now.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 08:33 PM

Four more left to go tonight. They'll be up in a little bit as I have to go eat some dinner now.

Posted by: vurt Dec 22 2008, 08:40 PM

"No Lucifer" always makes me want to change my mind about how the BSP album is a 7.0.

And wtf @ Sigur Ros calling a song "Gobbledigook". I thought that was people just not bothering to spell out their actual song titles with all the funny characters etc

Posted by: arkin Dec 22 2008, 08:42 PM

that's sorta what I figured when Paul posted "Sigur Ros - Song"

like, 'oh shit, dude just gave up'

Posted by: thresholdofrevelation Dec 22 2008, 08:43 PM

I am not at all familiar with Black Kids but they should consider sounding less like themselves and more like this Twelves Remix.

Posted by: SonicAlligator Dec 22 2008, 08:49 PM

Ironically enough, this is one of the few songs by them that I can actually spell.

Posted by: concertgoer Dec 22 2008, 08:52 PM

I am suprised this song was not in the top 50

Posted by: vurt Dec 22 2008, 08:53 PM

Miley Cyrus > Black Kids

Posted by: caley Dec 22 2008, 08:54 PM

After hearing this for the first time, I was pretty sure it was my #1 single of the year. It ended up at #14 as other stuff came out, but was as good of a hip hop single I heard all year, save for 'Love Lockdown', not that I, you know, heard much hip hop this year.


Even a high recommendation from my brother couldn't bring me to listen to this album, which reminds me too much of that 'Ping Pong' band.


Man, if the whole album had been as fabulous as this single, I would have looooooooved it. In actuality, though, it was this song, another song that didn't really sound like Sigur Ros, and then a whole album of competent, albeit, rather by-the-numbers Sigur Ros.

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 09:08 PM

I'll Find You That French Boy
You'll Find Me That French Girl
I Promise

#74.




Friendly Fires - http://www.mediafire.com/?dkxv2kmylbd / http://www.mediafire.com/?dmxvgy12d50 / http://www.mediafire.com/?d3z39x2hg9x
(1524 Points, 9 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: #13 (Indie Chart)

BlackPlastic.co.uk Review: Let's keep this brief as we have all but bestowed single of the year status on this track already anyway but it is worth noting the re-release, which comes packed in with a couples of remixes.

The Aeroplane Remix lifts the foot of the gas slightly to create a more electronic but slower paced track. Befittingly it sounds French (Aeroplane are actually from the home of Soulwax and the Glimmers, Ghent in Belgium) but importantly it gives those lovely Au Revoir Simone vocals a bit more space. The result is a bit melancholic and beautiful, a soundtrack for the journey home from Paris rather than the trip out.

The Justus Köhncke Remix is similar in many ways but twists things in a slightly different direction. It still feels retrospective but has a touch more positivity. It lacks those Au Revoir vox though but what it does have my friends, is space. Bags of it. Over it's ten minutes it is one of those pieces of music that is more about the parts that aren't played than those that aren't. The drum kick is nice and fresh and it combines well with some warm melodic instrumentation to make a sophisticated big room sound that is much more understated than you would expect from a remix of a track as exciting as Paris.

Both are awesome and compliment each other well. Grab on iTunes, eMusic, Boomkat or in Woolworths (joke, they've probably closed down since I wrote this).

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: RoBKoZ, The Good Dr Bill (#7)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Friendly-Fires/dp/B001CVCBBC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229997059&sr=8-1

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 22 2008, 09:11 PM

Justus Kohncke remix? Holy shit, can't wait to hear that.

What a song.

Posted by: RoBKoZ Dec 22 2008, 09:16 PM

agreed...heard the aeroplane mix, but not the other one

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 09:19 PM

I Don’t Want To Be Your Friend
I Just Want To Be Your Lover

#73.




Radiohead - http://www.mediafire.com/?d91bbeucrbw
(1554 Points, 7 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

whateverhte YouTube Comment: I'm not saying the subject of Lil Wayne's songs is great, but if you ever listened to say Amnesiac (or 15 step) and you know anything about Radiohead's music taste I'm sure they would kill to have come up with the BEAT of A milli (which was the producer Bangladesh, anyway). There are some great points to Lil Wayne's music, even if you think he's a joke. Don't be an idiot like the Gallagher Bros. please and dismiss stuff from other music styles, RH fans are not like that.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Midnite_Vulture (#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Rainbows-Radiohead/dp/B000YXMMAE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229998100&sr=8-1

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 09:29 PM

It's Gonna Be Me, You, And The Dance Floor

#72.




Chris Brown - http://www.mediafire.com/?lmd2lsymdck
(1605 Points, 12 Votes)

US Chart Position: #2

UK Chart Position: #4

Kaleb Nation Official Site (kalebnation.com) Review: I don’t enjoy Chris Brown much. Say Goodbye was only slightly listenable. I didn’t particularly enjoy No Air either (especially after hearing it 1,923,496 times on the radio). His music usually reeks of mediocre, so you can imagine my surprise when he puts out a song I can listen to (With You) and THEN a song I actually like.

With the song Forever, Chris Brown has graduated from meaningless, hit-of-the-minute tracks and has put out a song that is reminiscent of a Nelly electronic dance remix. I like this one especially because it reminds me of something you’d hear at the water park- just that soft beat that keeps on.

Go on and Puzzle my Puzzler Sore. Chris Brown with a listenable song- who woulda guessed? Maybe there’s still hope for that talented voice. The album comes out June 3, 2008.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: James Iha (#7)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Exclusive-Forever-Chris-Brown/dp/B0017V7GJY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229998785&sr=8-2

Posted by: Chronodiggity Dec 22 2008, 09:30 PM

Posted by: vurt Dec 22 2008, 09:31 PM

Be the grizzly!

Posted by: 77 or 88 Dec 22 2008, 09:31 PM

yes

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 09:38 PM

Every Time I Breathe On The Track, I Asthma Attack It

#71.




T.I. - http://www.mediafire.com/?x9mbd9zbbbm
(1633 Points, 9 Votes)

US Chart Position: #5

UK Chart Position: #33

Common Sense Media Review:
Parents Need To Know
Parents need to know that this single by four of rap's hottest -- and sometimes most explicit -- performers celebrates the thrill of being rich, stylish, and a great rapper, but contains only a few expletives, violent images, and misogynistic references.

Families can talk about why bragging is such a part of hip hop and rap culture. Research the origins of the genre and learn about rap battles and improv rapping to find out about the competitive nature of this musical form. Why do you think it's important in hip hop and rap culture to be the best? Does it have anything to do with the backgrounds and upbringing of these artists? How do these rappers define success?

Message
Social Behavior:

Humility might be a virtue, but you won't find it on this single. The song revolves around each of the four rappers explaining why "no one on the corner has swagger like us."

Consumerism:

It's all about jewels, clothes, cars, and lots of money.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Violence

Lil Wayne raps "...Write your name on the bullet make you feel special."

Sex

Very few references to sex on this single. Lil Wayne does rap "Mami scream 'Papi no mas,' run up in your sh-t, just me no moss."

Language

Sh-t is said five times and f-ck and the N-word once each.


Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Rubberband Man" (#32 of 2004), "What You Know" (#7 of 2006)

Ranked Highest By: The Gooch (#2)

Also Ranked By: UselessRocker(#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://link

Posted by: Paul Dec 22 2008, 09:40 PM

That's it for tonight. #70-41 tomorrow starting around 1pm.

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 22 2008, 09:41 PM

pretty great run right there

Posted by: Rajexico Dec 22 2008, 10:00 PM

It's kind of a shitty song though, isn't it? The beat doesn't complement his style at all, and he doesn't really drop any memorable lines. Hm, maybe I need to give it another chance.


I really liked most of this song and I could forgive the majority of the bad lyrics, but I'm pretty sure the gum ad in the middle kept it out of contention for my list.

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 22 2008, 10:15 PM

I dunno, I kind of got used to Nas not dropping any particularly memorable lines in his song. I just liked that the song sounded kind of urgent, which is far more than can be said for the likes of "Thief's Theme," "Bridging the Gap," "Hip-Hop is Dead," or the rest of his horrifically regressive singles output since "Made U Look".

And what are the terrible lyrics in "Forever," minus the lame but relatively innocuous Doublemint shit? The line Paul quoted is one of my favorite chorus hooks of the year.

Posted by: Asher Ford Dec 22 2008, 10:16 PM

If possible - "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" may be more painful than "I'm Not Going to Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You". I didn't think it could be accomplished, yet here I sit with my ears bleeding from an even more terrible song by The Black Kids.

Posted by: undo Dec 22 2008, 10:17 PM

Fennesz actually put out a "real," physical single this year, but I don't think almost anyone on the board noticed, even after Black Sea was announced and released.



http://www.discogs.com/release/1108155

Posted by: undo Dec 22 2008, 10:22 PM

Good for them. Still, no music video for this, no chart position, no listing as a physical or digital single on discogs.com. I know Pitchfork put it on their year-end list but that's no longer for singles, it's for "best tracks" now. Good song, anyway.

Posted by: velocity Dec 22 2008, 10:33 PM

I like your use of the sendspace player, Paul. Allows for a couple of seconds of listening vs download & forget/toss.

Posted by: Chronodiggity Dec 22 2008, 10:34 PM

that's where the confusion came from, i think

i'm pretty sure it's not a single, but people saw it on the P4K "best songs" list and made the jump

Posted by: Rajexico Dec 22 2008, 10:45 PM

Well yeah relative to those it's pretty good, I guess I'm just not willing to give him a lot of "you're a bit less bad now" points. Although actually I remember Thief's Theme maybe being OK. Haven't listened to it in four years I'm sure.


The chorus hook is good, as is rhyming "lady" with "'maybe's." As for the rest...
"At the speed of light into eternity" - the only way I would not laugh at these lyrics is if they were sung by PM Dawn, in which case they would work
"the melody in the rhythm of the music" - I'll stand corrected by someone more compositionally wise than I but can the melody ever be "in" the rhythm?
"We can be two rebels breaking the rules" - what rules? the rules of accepted space travel via your speed-of-light dancefloor journey?
"I'm driving you can take the front seat/Just need you to trust me" - uh, the passenger seat? but why would she need to trust you? or do you mean she's riding on your bike handlebars? in which case her apparent reluctance would make sense
"Sending for an angel to bring me your heart" - lolololo

and what is he suggesting she "double," anyway? it's like he couldn't think of a line to fill that spot and just ad-libbed a jingle. v. confusing

Posted by: Chronodiggity Dec 22 2008, 10:46 PM

remember how great Swagga Like Us is?

Posted by: killerparties Dec 22 2008, 10:50 PM

I'm with Bill here. This is not a particularly offensively written song, and the music is really fantastic for radio pop.

In fact, dare I say it: Shoulda been higher.




I dunno, that beat/sample gets really, really old. I like some of the verses, but the production is shit. I would call it a low point on Paper Trail.

Posted by: killerparties Dec 22 2008, 10:53 PM

You 'bout to go working out?

Cuz all that is one helluva stretch.

Posted by: Saskadelphia Dec 22 2008, 10:55 PM

This was the confirmation I scrounged up last week...

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/download/142084-premiere-gang-gang-dance-house-jam-xxxchange-remix-mp3-stream
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/node/142083

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 22 2008, 11:00 PM

Well none of these are particularly great certainly, but none of them I find to be particularly bad either (and your grievance about the front seat / passenger seat thing is ridiculous, I used to call it the "front seat" all the time, and it's obviously the passenger seat you're talking about when he's already specified himself as the driver). They're innocuous at worse. Compare 'em to something like Katy Perry's "Hot n Cold" or Saving Abel's "Addicted."

The double one's bad though, yeah.

Posted by: Rajexico Dec 22 2008, 11:01 PM

then you'll have no problem answering my various questions, I suppose

just admit it's more thoughtless blinders-on indie love for ex-Wilco member Chris Brown

Posted by: MattDrufke Dec 22 2008, 11:01 PM

Really disagree with that. (Obviously, as it was in my top 30) I think it's one of the high points, particularly in terms of lyrical content. And I like the sample, as well.

Posted by: Rajexico Dec 22 2008, 11:04 PM

OK, but what does it mean? Is he driving drunk? Is that why she needs to trust him and why they're rebels?

No way I'm listening to these. I'll definitely allow that there are worse lyrics out there and that you of all people are most likely to have heard them.

I actually think this is a pretty decent song - it's somewhere in my 100-150 - I just don't like the lyrics.

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 22 2008, 11:09 PM

the sample is really the only important thing about SLU. If the lyrics were better, that probably would've been nice, but who cares really.

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 22 2008, 11:16 PM

You're probably not much of a "Born to Run" fan either, huh.

Semantics, but I think it's much better than "pretty decent," I'd say it's career-next-level good. Of course I doubt you or most people are particularly concerned with what level Chris Brown's career is at, but y'know.

Posted by: Rajexico Dec 22 2008, 11:21 PM

I think the Boss managed to stick to one theme and did not travel at the speed of light or send angels on coronary errands.


so you prefer this girl music to "Run It," huh
huh

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 22 2008, 11:24 PM

"Run It!" and "Kiss Kiss" were both fantastic but relied heavily on their guests for swagger/emotional support. "Forever" is all CB. Not to mention that pretty much all the big R&B hits that followed this year kind of sounded like it.

Posted by: Rajexico Dec 22 2008, 11:38 PM

I prefer his sharper hard-consonant-emphasis style as opposed to the balladry. When he drops onto "Get Like Me" with that sinuous "the name you know of/A little bit of change, now your boy done blown up" and his voice just pops on the track, that's the kind of thing I can get behind.

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 22 2008, 11:40 PM

well if we go around comparing things to "Get Like Me"

Posted by: Rajexico Dec 22 2008, 11:43 PM

just listened to that again and now I know I'm going to end up saying "this rap money's OK" like five or six times at work tomorrow

Posted by: Chronodiggity Dec 22 2008, 11:44 PM

i've heard Forever so many times i can sort of accept it at this point, but i still hate Chris Brown and pretty much every song he's ever done. i give him amazing props for writing Disturbia and having the sense to give it to Rihanna and not ruin it himself, and i love Get Like Me and his verse on there for all the reasons Raj said. he just pops in, delivers some goofy shit and pops out.

Posted by: Chronodiggity Dec 22 2008, 11:46 PM

Get Like Me isn't going to place, is it?

"stuntin' is a habit, just gotta have it" is the best part of Get Like Me

Posted by: undo Dec 22 2008, 11:46 PM

We voted for this stupid Black Kids song last year.

Then again, I think I was one of the voters for that EP so...

Posted by: Pavement Ist Rad Dec 22 2008, 11:47 PM

Regrets, Cool Blue And Lil' Oaty has a few.

Posted by: Chronodiggity Dec 22 2008, 11:51 PM

i feel like i might have voted for the EP too. one of their songs sounds exactly like a song my friend's band did except The Black Kids are worse.

Posted by: Slackmo Dec 22 2008, 11:53 PM

Can't believe I forgot "Get Like Me."

Posted by: MattDrufke Dec 23 2008, 12:10 AM

I asked Paul about this. I guess we voted for the EP last year. Ironically, I didn't vote for the EP last year, but had "I'm Not Gonna Teach..." in my top ten. Catchy song, and I prefer the LP version to the EP version.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 23 2008, 12:20 AM

Would've voted Forever higher if not for the reasons Raj lists.

There's a high bar.

Not Gonna Teach You is about all I can get into by Black Kids, and yeah, what the fuck, it placed last year.

Posted by: Midnite_Vulture Dec 23 2008, 12:42 AM

Of course I'm happy to see this. Main reason I listen to In Rainbows




So true. What a really wasted opportunity. Should have been one of the all time greatest collabs considering the talent on board. LL Cool J's "1, 2, 3, 4" kills this. Even the version with Master P.

I'm very thrilled with "Forever" showing up as well.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 12:53 AM

New recording this year and the EP last year wasn't the "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend... - EP."

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 23 2008, 01:23 AM

Shitty re-recordings this year of everything on that EP. Stellastarr* stuff today, loving the list thus.

Posted by: Mike Schank Dec 23 2008, 01:27 AM

Thanks Paul, surprised the list is posted so soon, great job. Not surprised the list has sucked so far. And will continue to.

Posted by: Soundscape Dec 23 2008, 01:43 AM

not surprising, but it's kind of funny that the "Mercy" I voted for, is not the one on these lists.

I would go for this. It's not that simple to weigh a single really good song, vs an EP that has 1 or 2 good songs, and some filler.

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 23 2008, 01:46 AM

Really good song probably has b-sides anyway.

Look at the stupid way Rough Trade released "No Lucifer" as an EP. Could have been my #1 if they'd not been so daft.

Posted by: Northern Voice Dec 23 2008, 01:52 AM

I'm dreading about 4 more Radiohead singles and just as many Weezer singles.

Posted by: UselessRocker Dec 23 2008, 02:08 AM

P4K loved that EP too, despite their later negative review of the full-length. In defense of the people who voted for that Black Kids EP last year (and I was one of them), the EP just felt like 15 minutes of charming, innocuous pop singles. Had it come out earlier in the year, I'm sure it would have worn off its charm by the time we got the EOY lists but it came out around September/October or so. Dealing with this band over the course of an entire 40-minute album - that was a different story, even though the album is nowhere near as bad as people made it out to be. They're just an easy target and a band that's not very good that got a bucket full of hype way too early.

Posted by: killerparties Dec 23 2008, 02:26 AM

You are awesome, in that you are always wrong.

Posted by: SonicAlligator Dec 23 2008, 03:18 AM

I liked Jay-Z's verse on S.L.U. but that was about it. Lil' Wayne and Kanye using the vocoder have never appealed to me and T.I.'s verse is super weak. Sick beat though.




I hope Reckoner places really high. Then what else? Nude, most likely and Weird Fishes?

And yes, I think Weezer will be on here many times.

Posted by: killerparties Dec 23 2008, 04:29 AM

I predict 2 weezer singles in the top ten, at least.

Posted by: dicorice Dec 23 2008, 04:30 AM

Undo as CBaL'O was the first boarder to do me a solid (lolz) when I first got here. Sent me a link to the Tim Hecker 06 album via PM. Treated me like a person rather than a newb. Herculean.

Posted by: killerparties Dec 23 2008, 04:34 AM

undo is a good dude. the fact that he sent you that album makes me love him even more. JESUS that is an amazing album.

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 23 2008, 04:40 AM

Are we human? or are we n00bs?

Posted by: killerparties Dec 23 2008, 04:46 AM

I am not a noob, I am a constructive contributer!!!!

Posted by: Bruegel Dec 23 2008, 05:06 AM

Im sure the other Touch 7s will litter the upper reaches of the countdown. Despite Water Supply must be a lock for the top ten. Likewise Fennesz's Ah-ha cover from the Recovery 7s box.

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 23 2008, 05:28 AM

And every night we'll watch the stars /
They'll be out for us

Euphoric.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 23 2008, 07:27 AM

Guns N Roses and Tecmo Bowl, man.

Posted by: Wolfgang Dec 23 2008, 08:42 AM

if i remembered this song in my haste to post a top 15 the aeroplane mix woulda' cracked my top ten.

Posted by: Asher Ford Dec 23 2008, 08:49 AM

Still a big fan of Superstar, although now I think I should've had Hip-Hop Saved My Life higher. Paris, Tokyo wasn't a single right?

Anyway, not a huge fan of the remix.

Also I'm in love with this Mystery Jets song, never heard them or Laura Marling, what else should I check out?

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 23 2008, 08:58 AM

Mystery Jets: You should probably head to their YouTube channel and listen to "Flakes", "Two Doors Down" (probably still to come) and "Half In Love With Elizabeth" from the 2nd album as well as "The Boy Who Ran Away" and "You Can't Fool Me Dennis" from the first.

Laura Marling: "Ghosts", "Cross Your Fingers" and "New Romantic" song-wise, for a better representation of the album "The Captain and The Hourglass" and "Shine". Also try "5 Years Time" by Noah and The Whale, she used to be a full time member.

Posted by: Asher Ford Dec 23 2008, 10:20 AM

Interesting. Just listened to all that. Only other Mystery Jets song I even mildly enjoyed was "Two Doors Down". I did like every one of those Laura Marling songs though, I'll have to pick up one of her albums. Also I didn't realize it, but I've heard that Noah and the Whale song before and really enjoyed it. Thanks for the recs.

Posted by: RadioHitchcock Dec 23 2008, 11:13 AM

Epic fail on my part for not hearing this until today.
I have a feeling I'll be saying this quite a bit throughout the day.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 23 2008, 11:19 AM

These kinds of discoveries are what make the singles list so great.

Posted by: Hero Dec 23 2008, 11:24 AM

Duff OTM

i find myself somewhat disappointed that i'm just finding out about a single now and didnt get to vote for it.
(for me, it was Trains to Brazil)

but the Good outweighs the Bad. These lists truly help us discover songs that are potentially new to most of us.
A few of my fav songs are discovered thru the yr end lists.

As always, (i know i'll say this again later)

Big ups & kudos to GDB & Paul (Mitchell's 2008 thread as well)

Posted by: SonicAlligator Dec 23 2008, 02:11 PM

Paris, Toyko was, in fact, a single this year. I don't think Hip-Hop Save My Life was though.

Posted by: Asher Ford Dec 23 2008, 02:16 PM

Bah, should've done my research. Paris would've been #4 on my list probably.

EDIT: Anyone else sittin' here refreshing the page, eagerly waiting on Paul to restart? No? Alright then.

Posted by: arkin Dec 23 2008, 02:21 PM

It was, had a video and everything.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 02:35 PM

Hey this will pick back up in about half an hour. I had to work all morning and now I need to eat before I can kick out the jams.

Posted by: Bhickman Dec 23 2008, 02:40 PM

Chris Brown is just fucking terrible shit.

Posted by: Duff. Dec 23 2008, 02:47 PM

Was he responsible for that abysmal alternate Umbrella shit Be My Cinderella -ella -ella eh or whatever the fuck?

Posted by: Hero Dec 23 2008, 03:20 PM

The Cool produced three singles eligible for voting
Hip Hop Saved My Life
Superstar
Paris, Tokyo

i wish were singles
Streets on Fire
Gold Watch
Intruder Alert


i voted the album 3rd on my list

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 03:29 PM

These Are Days That Will Define My Life
I Shouldn't Waste Them On These Friends Of Mine


#70.




Weezer - http://www.mediafire.com/?dcy9krkys5r
(1659 Points, 7 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

What Is The Shit? Review: Poppity hoppity zippty zow! I like this one - it's a fun uppity number that kinda reminds me of "Holiday" off Blue Album, although a bit more generic. "I'm dreamin' in the morning / I'm dreamin' all through the night / and when I'm dreamin' I know that it's alright." Something about this line just stands out as remarkably lazy, I don't know why. It's like the most obvious rhyme in pop music history.

But there's a really cool bouncy bridge here, and I really like the weird 80's-synth opening that makes no sense. Good stuff! (Except for maybe that "I don't wanna get witcha program" part at the end that makes even less sense.)

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Perfect Situation" (#77 of 2005)

Ranked Highest By: Pavement Ist Rad, The Good Dr Bill (#6)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Weezer-Red-Album-Deluxe/dp/B00188HR3G/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230063659&sr=8-1

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 03:35 PM

Every Night Finds Us Rocking And Rolling On Waves Wild And Wide

#69.




Okkervil River - http://www.mediafire.com/?wdtdmvgj5ys
(1683 Points, 9 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

The Skinny Review: On this first single from The Stand Ins, companion piece to 2007's critically acclaimed The Stage Names, Okkervil River's Will Sheff takes the role of beleaguered captain, pointing out the similarities between life on the road and life at sea. With the propulsive beat and wandering bassline that channels Lust for Life, the song perfectly evokes the giddiness and aimlessness of travel. Meanwhile, Sheff’s desperate yelp is a counterpoint to Jonathan Meiburg's resigned baritone. Meiburg recently left the band to concentrate on his pet project, Shearwater; this story of a man overboard renders Lost Coastlines' balanced tale of touring particularly poignant.

4/5

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: SmashNapCrash (#2)

Also Ranked By: Elemeno P.T. (#4)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Stand-Ins-Okkervil-River/dp/B001CTUHZQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230064135&sr=8-1

Posted by: Duff. Dec 23 2008, 03:37 PM

Not feeling this section of the list thus far.

Posted by: Pavement Ist Rad Dec 23 2008, 03:39 PM

This section of the list starting at number 69, right.

Posted by: Sam Dec 23 2008, 03:39 PM

Glad to see Weezer's first appearance. Even happier this thread is up and running again. Getting through work will be bearable this afternoon.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 03:41 PM

I'm Just Sitting On The Shelf

#68.




She & Him - http://www.mediafire.com/?jcgk1hfkdg2
(1689 Points, 12 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

Buzzin Pop Music Review: When She & Him first appeared onto the musical radar back in July, they seemed a bit like every publicist’s dream. The boy girl duo consists of actress Zooey Deschanel (She), who appeared in every music fan’s favourite film ‘Almost Famous’ and M. Ward (& Him), every music critic’s favourite all-rounder.

M. Ward’s blend of country tinged soft indie mixed with Deschanel’s sweet, creamy American drawl is a throwback to an imagined era where lovers sang to each other openly about their love in simple pop songs. Current single ‘Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?’ now also recalls the sweet harmonies of 60s girl-group pop.

‘Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?’, is She & Him’s second single from their first album Volume One (does this mean they are obliged to bring out a Volume Two?) and it is exactly this type of pop/country record. Simplistic, outmoded lyrics such as “Why don’t you sit right down and stay awhile?”, backed by shifting piano and faint acoustic guitar describe the sense of longing and self-doubt that permeates the whole song.

Creating these little gems is She & Him’s speciality, and they do it again here on the new single. However, largely due to my bias towards the Him half of She & Him, I do find the single rather She heavy.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Asher Ford (#9)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/One-She-Him/dp/B0012IWHQO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230064516&sr=8-1

Posted by: Duff. Dec 23 2008, 03:44 PM

Uh, right....

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 03:45 PM

They Call Me Quiet Girl
But I’m A Riot

#67.




The Ting Tings - http://www.mediafire.com/?5wgycddd2hf
(1705 Points, 10 Votes)

US Chart Position: #88

UK Chart Position: #1

Digital Spy Review: The Tings Tings' success has come a little too easily for some critics. Singer Katie's pop past in girl group Total Knock Out (they supported Atomic Kitten and Steps, don't you know) provoked suspicion, while eyebrows were raised further when she admitted she didn't really know how to play the guitar. These cred-denting setbacks would halt the progress of less determined acts, but fortunately The Tings Tings have a trick up their sleeves - an ace new single.

The re-released 'That's Not My Name', the song that brought the band to our attention in 2007, is built around a hypnotic drum beat, plenty of hand-claps and a chanted chorus not a million miles away from 'Hey Mickey'. It's glorious fun and sure to go down a storm in sweaty indie discos. Like a well-shaken can of cola, this track's brimming with sticky, yummy, fizzy goodness - enough to silence the naysayers for now.

4/5

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: theremin (#7)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/We-Started-Nothing-Ting-Tings/dp/B0018OAPI4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230064876&sr=8-1

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 03:51 PM

Your Hand Is Out And Brushes Mine
A Moment That Is Frozen As We Hang In Time

#66.




Cut Copy - http://www.mediafire.com/?ecgjh1dmwfm
(1716 Points, 11 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

exclaim.ca Review: There's a reason why we put Cut Copy on the cover of our December/January issue: In Ghost Colours was an exceptional album that gave the long-running trio overdue recognition and oft-stagnant indie kids not only some new heroes to worship but also a reason to shake off the shyness and just let loose.

In defying any sort of genre pigeonholes with a sound that took inspiration from shoegaze, new wave, house, electro and Krautrock, they delivered hook-laden pop music that reigned supreme. As a result, 11 out of the album's 15 songs could have been singles (we'll disregard the four interludes).

Knowing that, this spot really could have gone to any one of those songs — they're all worthy contenders. However, there's just so much to "Hearts On Fire" that made it the album's centerpiece, both literally and because of its standout features. Dan Whitford's big lyrical heart ("Your hand is out and brushes mine/A moment that is frozen as we hang in time") throws it back to the retro romanticism of any one of the New Romantics or new wave powerhouses. Meanwhile, the sound bubbling up from under him recalled New Order's Technique, thanks to the song's overwhelming taste for Ibiza-leaning acid house and that unmistakable Peter Hooky bass line. Throw in some manipulated Italo House diva screams and it was ecstasy without the dehydration and aching jaw.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: amotin (#3)

Also Ranked By: The Luscious Phil (#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Colours-Cut-Copy/dp/B0014FCRWE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230065177&sr=8-1

Posted by: worrywort Dec 23 2008, 03:51 PM

re. #67
is that the first to have last year's votes included?

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 03:58 PM

Brain So Good Swore You Went To College

#65.




T.I. - http://www.mediafire.com/?1gznggjiln2
(1731 Points, 14 Votes)

US Chart Position: #1

UK Chart Position: #47

QuantumCritics.com Review: T.I. drops a song where he sings more than he raps, but it is still straight coming from the King of the South!

T.I. has made better songs, but this one is something different showing his versatility. I can't wait for T.I. to get out of jail and hit us with the rhymes he is going to have. He has nothing but time on his hands now so his rhymes should be fiercer than ever when he returns.

T.I. receives 3 out of 5 CDs for "Whatever You Like."

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Rubberband Man" (#32 of 2004), "What You Know" (#7 of 2006)

Ranked Highest By: Hero (#3)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Trail-T-I/dp/B001B56KVG/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230065451&sr=8-1

Posted by: James Iha Dec 23 2008, 04:00 PM

wageman was big fan of these guys iirc.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 04:00 PM

"House of Cards" and "Superstar" both carried over some points as well. I haven't taken a close look at comparing the sets of results, but I am almost 100% sure that carrying over the percentage of points from last year didn't change what made the top 100, just a couple instances of what place things finished at. After all the polls are completed, I'll investigate this more.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 04:10 PM

Losing The Feeling Of Feeling Unique
Do You Know What I Mean?

#64.




Panic At The Disco - http://www.mediafire.com/?gsxltl1mdbb
(1751 Points, 13 Votes)

US Chart Position: #51 (Hot 100), #8 (Modern Rock)

UK Chart Position: #13

Blender Review: The band formerly known as Panic! at the Disco are now exclamation point-less. But don't expect these breathless, cabaret-loving emo dramatics to get all mopey and non-spastic on new album Pretty. Odd. (get it?! sigh). They might've ditched the excessive punctuation but it seems like someone in the Panic camp picked up a copy of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band during the recording of the new record — the pouncing-rabbit piano line, heralding horns and overzealous strings are straight outta McCartney-land. It's peppy; Ben Folds wishes he wrote this song. Lead singer Brendon Urie reins in his run-on style, going for a more traditional approach — good news for anyone over the age of 15. The song is about being discombobulated by the touring lifestyle, not knowing where or when you're waking up; they're "feelin' so good" even though they're "losin' the feeling of feeling unique." So while the band might not be as singular here, that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: w. josh (#9)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Odd-Panic-at-Disco/dp/B00132D808/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230066305&sr=8-1

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 23 2008, 04:14 PM

I voted for TNMN last year fwiw as did at least scarymuppet.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 04:21 PM

I'm Feeling So Breathless
I Need To Lay Down

#63.




Aeroplane - http://www.mediafire.com/?wyygtctbllb / http://www.mediafire.com/?hxxb229jh9l
(1771 Points, 10 Votes, One #1 Vote)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

residentadvisor.net Review: Two of nü-disco's heavy hitters together on one track with a B-side by DFA's newest hit act. It all sounds a bit like PR, I know, but Aeroplane collaborating with Kathy Diamond is indeed a wet dream for many and the two don't disappoint on their debut single. It helps that neither really need to radically alter their style. Aeroplane produce what has now become their signature style: a thick, live bass underpins a wordless chorus and complementary synth lines that get epic just as often as they mark time. Chic guitars just happen to drop by during the chorus.

But if Aeroplane's backing would sound perfectly serviceable as an instrumental, Diamond takes it to another, er, plane entirely. Words rarely matter in disco and that's the case here as well—longing, regret and dancing are all covered in equal measure. But if the lyrics don't do much more than signify, Diamond's voice is a rarity these days—a gentle diva, capable of hitting any note you'd care to have her hit, without needing to embellish with the dreaded melisma.

Hercules & Love Affair, who have been remixing quite a bit lately, turn up on the flip for a restrained rework of the original. Unlike their trope-heavy Chaz Jankel remix, however, the H&LA approach works wonders when taken in concert with Aeroplane's over-the-top disco-isms. Hearing Diamond sing over the minimal backing reminds of an early '90s dub, a beautiful ghost in the pop machine. Excellent work all around.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: James Iha (#1)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Aeroplane/dp/B0019RVGQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230067100&sr=1-1

Posted by: amotin Dec 23 2008, 04:23 PM

People really think there were 65 better songs than this in 2008? Ok

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 04:30 PM

It Just Tastes Good
Especially Tonight

#62.




British Sea Power - http://www.mediafire.com/?gefb2fxtzx5 / http://www.mediafire.com/?gxxdgbekxkw / http://www.mediafire.com/?slsxxhtjm3l / http://www.mediafire.com/?fc3xtykgwte / http://www.mediafire.com/?2f2ycdxcxxm
(1842 Points, 9 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: #31

Clash Music Review: Looks like British Sea Power already have their summer plans in place.

From the sound of the first single to be released from their forthcoming third album, the Brighton-based band will be touring the festivals of Europe. They will do so with a stirring festival anthem in place as Waving Flags celebrates European youth’s annual disregard for normal life in favour of epic escapist weekends of drink, drugs and music. With soaring guitars and uplifting harmonies, Waving Flags is a notch up the populist scale for the band but as anthems go, this is worth standing to attention.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Please Stand Up" (#74 of 2005)

Ranked Highest By: Mitchell, Rob Gordon(#2)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Do-You-Like-Rock-Music/dp/B00111COHO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230067463&sr=8-1

Posted by: Heretix Dec 23 2008, 04:32 PM

I thought this was 2007 otherwise it would have made my list..

Posted by: arkin Dec 23 2008, 04:34 PM

What's with "Waving Flags" being higher up than "No Lucifer"? Love both, but ehhh, Lucifer's just that much better.

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 23 2008, 04:38 PM

Ooby dooby do. Yeah, "Wandering Horn" and "Everybody Must Be Saved" (which surely was meant as a closer to DYLRMY?) Are well worth a download.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 04:39 PM

It’s Not Like I Believe In Everlasting Love

#61.




Laura Marling - http://www.mediafire.com/?3fsgbxfkstj / http://www.mediafire.com/?ujen2myxxny / http://www.mediafire.com/?dbdbg9knyge
(1843 Points, 14 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

musicOMH.com Review: Now would be just the time to launch a study into the effects on sixth-form classes of removing young women from the system. It is hard to believe that among the current glut of Kates, Adeles, and Lilys that there's a single girl taking A'level French in the southeast of the UK. Laura Marling's new single, Ghosts, puts her firmly at the top of the class of 2008.

The song is a simple tale of a young couple and the baggage of past relationships: "the ghosts that broke my heart before I met you". Marling deftly captures the mixed feelings of trepidation and hope that infuse nascent relationships without ever slipping into the trap of sixth-form poetry. And the weirdly reassuring refrain of "it's not like I believe in ever lasting love" suggests a world-weariness that far exceeds what you might expect from a 17 year old.

The deceptively simple lyrics and complex emotions are delivered with a hypnotic guitar line and understated vocal that swells to a heart busting orchestral and choral climax. Ghosts is a remarkably affecting song in every respect and a very early contender for single of the year.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: worrywort (#7)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Alas-Cannot-Swim-Laura-Marling/dp/B001BGTWNI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230067856&sr=8-1

Posted by: Hero Dec 23 2008, 04:39 PM

Wiki lists it as 2007 single, w/ a rerelease (rerecording?) in 2008

i was unsure as well

Posted by: amotin Dec 23 2008, 04:42 PM

This is why I spend lots of time on an albums list and almost no time on singles. Way too hard to keep track of shit.

That said, I love this thread. Thank you Paul.

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 23 2008, 04:46 PM

It is, but the single release was ridiculous. 10" release without the actual track on it. Daft choice on what was their most commercial track eva. So it dropped about 40 places on my list.

As luck may have it I'm awaiting a Czech beer being brought to me.

Voted for "Hearts on Fire" last year else it would have been on my list.

Posted by: arkin Dec 23 2008, 04:48 PM

hmmm...well, I primarily voted for the song (didn't even realize the whole 10" situation), with the kickass video with devil puppets and whatnot.

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 23 2008, 04:49 PM

Also

Posted by: Saskadelphia Dec 23 2008, 04:51 PM

That Aeroplane song sounds like a lesser version of "Groovejet". Not too shabby.

And that Ting Tings song is goofy. In a fun way.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 04:57 PM

Ooh I'll Be The One Who'll Break My Heart

#60.




Feist - http://www.mediafire.com/?yggwmwdddux / http://www.mediafire.com/?kmd9wuxhhtr / http://www.mediafire.com/?dukwlbtgmw9 / http://www.mediafire.com/?2cgwe5ymvhi / http://www.mediafire.com/?ecsb2rhu5sg
(1896 Points, 10 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

musicOMH.com Review: After the widely popular success of her previous single 1234 (you don't hit it much bigger than an Apple advert nowadays, do you?), indie soulstress Feist returns with another offering from her 2007 album The Reminder.

The jaunty I Feel It All presents Feist with her usual cool composure. As the track bounces along with a tambourine, bells, and a light drum shuffle, she offers poetic imagery intermingled with typical pop lyrics -- "Stranded in a fog of words, loved him like a winter bird" stands right alongside lines like "I love you more, I don't know what I knew before".

While her playful vocal delivery suggests an upbeat version of Cat Power, Feist's musical backing is decisively more current in its indie-pop flair (as opposed to Chan Marshall's retro feel). There's nothing new here, but Feist has found her niche in indie pop and continues to express herself almost effortlessly through this pleasant, straightforward single.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Inside and Out" (#38 of 2005), "My Moon My Man" (#40 of 2007), "1 2 3 4" (#10 of 2007)

Ranked Highest By: Paul (#7)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Reminder-Feist/dp/B000NPE7YC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230068888&sr=8-1

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 05:08 PM

Cause The Flow Retarded
Sorta Like That Rain Man (Hey)

#59.




Wiz Khalifa - http://www.mediafire.com/?dmswteet31t
(1945 Points, 7 Votes, Two #1 Votes)

US Chart Position: #20 (Hot Rap Tracks)

UK Chart Position: n/a

brookylnvegan comments:
wow. i almost downloaded that before listening to it. - Anonymous

this is the whole Alice Deejay's song with rapping over it. didn't people think it was a cheesy song 8 years ago. what a rip-off. - n

ok all u bitch ass haters can suck it wiz is hard his lines are straight fire and hes doin somethin different everyone raps about sellin crack and gang bangin shits played out hes the fuckin man reppin pittsburgh and u just made listen to his mixtapes faggets


"you should see the goonz i be wit
easy mac niggas yea i want my cheese quick"
---Wiz Khalifa - Mr.41umm2

That's the key in this biz: come out with a banger to get folks to like you; then when you get enough fans, then you can branch out with your own content. I heard a few of this youngin's free styles and he definitely has talent. Watch him in couple years... - FlyMama

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: boobs, stphone (#1)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Say-Yeah-Album-Version-Explicit/dp/B0012DD1I2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1230069553&sr=8-1

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 05:17 PM

Actin' Up, Drank In My Cup
I Can Care Less What You Think

#58.




Beyoncé - http://www.mediafire.com/?nrrw9fmb12g
(1964 Points, 13 Votes)

US Chart Position: #1

UK Chart Position: #20

Rolling Stone Review: Love has always been a high-stakes business transaction for Beyoncé, ever since that lousy boyfriend maxed out her credit card in "Bills, Bills, Bills." "Single Ladies" is her definitive statement on that subject. The beat, courtesy of The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, is irresistible and exuberant, the vocal hook is stormy and virtuosic, and her lesson is blunt: Seal the deal. With a shiny ring. Or else.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Check On It" (#86 of 2006), "Irreplaceable" (#63 of 2006)

Ranked Highest By: Rob Gordon (#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Sasha-Fierce-Deluxe-Beyonc%C3%A9/dp/B001GQACGO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230070093&sr=8-1

Posted by: Rajexico Dec 23 2008, 05:17 PM

Always some comments like this every year, but it took me less than 30 seconds to verify this (on www.discogs.com in this case).

Anyway it's fair for 2008 on SOMB, but yeah, I also didn't vote for it because I consider it a 2007 song.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 05:23 PM

I'll Be The Man With The Broom
If You'll Be The Guts Of The Room

#57.




The Kills - http://www.mediafire.com/?gxdmy9k0xg9
(2045 Points, 7 Votes, Two #1 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

cokemachineglow Review: Truth be told, until recently I had assumed the Kills were one of the ultra-hip, slavishly dressed The ____s bands that managed to “save” rock and roll for our future children and house pets, like, seven years ago, and I had dutifully written them off as such. After a bit of research I confirmed that, yes, they seem totally Kool and the Gang (and they know it), and, eh, the Ramones wannabe jacket has got to go. Oh, and another thing: why did I write them off? It’s true that their debut Keep On Your Mean Side (2003) was pretty formulaic in its balls-out blues punk swagger, but follow-up No Wow (2005), as Peter already noted, was a genuinely licentious romp through the windblown ashes of Dry (1992) and Rid of Me (1993) that had at least some of us gripping our crotches with one hand and significant others with the remaining.

So it’s not surprising that soon-to-be-released Midnight Boom has tussled my hair enough times to coax more than a few BEST ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR SO FARs out of me, and “Last Day Of Magic” has a lot to do with that. If there’s any evolution from past efforts here, it’s in the sheer economy of it all: guitarist Hotel keeps his fits—all metallic sheen and moaning atrophy—to a disciplined minimum, letting VV steer the ship with her characteristically immediate vocal hooks and to-be-reckoned-with forebodings (“There’s only so much you can hide / Before I corner you”). While “Last Day Of Magic” is a far cry from the “eye of the storm” placidity VV chants about here, it also never achieves the eruption it seems to be hurtling towards, which is just as well; the Kills have built a respectable career on “little tornadoes” such as this, and “Last Day Of Magic” is as immediate and downright fun as this type of storm gets.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Sickpup, The Luscious Phil (#1)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Boom-Kills/dp/B0012IWHKU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230070790&sr=8-1

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 05:32 PM

#56.




Amadou and Mariam - http://www.mediafire.com/?xdh0drwwjyk
(2064 Points, 9 Votes, One #1 Vote)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

Pitchfork Media Review: At once futuristic and crushingly nostalgic, this blind couple from Mali's first collaboration with Blur's Damon Albarn is a haunting electro-pop experiment that drips with soul. It begins with Mariam Doumbia in a conversation with gentle violins that sound beamed down from the International Space Station, the gives itself over to a synthetic rhythm and an arpeggiating keyboard. It has a lonely tinge that equally evokes Alan Shepard all alone on a suborbital flight and a lone traveler crossing the desert on a cold, starry night. It's honestly hard to pin down a song that has as many emotional currents running through it as this one, but it's truly a song for any state of mind, no matter where you are.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: vurt (#1)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Mali-Amadou-Mariam/dp/B001GRTPYI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230071013&sr=8-1

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 23 2008, 05:46 PM

Maybe it's because I didn't pay enough attention to the consensus this year, but I can't believe some of the songs that are making this list. "Whispers," "Say Yeah," "Nine in the Afternoon"--feel like these wouldn't have had a chance in years past.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 05:48 PM

No...Better

#55.




Air France - http://www.mediafire.com/?1z9bkkyntsd
(2083 Points, 9 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

Pitchfork Media Review: Sweden's latitude would suggest it doesn't have the sunniest of climes, but what do facts matter? Air France epitomized the tropical beats and sunny, sometimes-borrowed melodies of neighboring acts from Jens Lekman and the Tough Alliance to Studio on last year's On Trade Winds EP, which included the standout "Beach Party". With no advance hype, the Gothenburg, Sweden-based duo recently released the nearly 23-minute No Way Down via the Sincerely Yours website. "Collapsing at Your Doorstep" is just one of the highlights, imagining a warm, beautiful world where Saint Etienne and the Avalanches might buy a summer home together. As vinyl crackles, all manner of soaring strings, bird noises, Caribbean percussion, flitting woodwinds, tightly woven guitars, booming horns, and ecstatic vocals create a childlike symphony to glee as if it's as easy as spreading out a blanket on the beach.

Like labelmates the Honeydrips' "Fall From a Height", "Collapsing at Your Doorstep" centers on samples of what sound like children's voices. "Sort of like a dream, isn't it?" a girlish voice asks; "No," a boyish one shoots back, pausing just long enough before adding, "...better." It makes the track more weird and wonderful that the only occurrence of that dialogue I can find on Google came from late-1980s TV fantasy-romance "Beauty and the Beast". One of the sampled voices asks us to keep the idyllic place Air France discover in this track a secret (oops, sorry). Either way, no beasts allowed.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Rajexico (#3)

Also Ranked By: petey (#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/No-Way-Down-Air-France/dp/B001AI6ZMS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230072166&sr=8-1

Posted by: Bruegel Dec 23 2008, 05:48 PM

When an unfuckable tune like that comes along invariably Vurt is the highest voter.

Posted by: Bruegel Dec 23 2008, 05:50 PM

or raj

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 23 2008, 05:51 PM

I'm kind of shocked that at this point we haven't had any Jay Reatard singles. 3, 4 in the top 50?

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 05:55 PM

I See The Music In Your Face
That Your Words Cannot Explain

#54.




David Byrne and Brian Eno - http://www.mediafire.com/?y2drgxmi5fc
(2095 Points, 10 Votes, One #1 Vote)

US Chart Position: #14 (Triple A)

UK Chart Position: n/a

Prefix Mag Review: It's been nearly over 30 years since we last heard from David Byrne and Brian Eno together -- but now they are back in full force with their upcoming record Everything That Will Happen Will Happen Today. The first single, "Strange Overtones," is classic meets current -- the filtered synthesizers are in place, the funky layered beats are thumping, and the guitars are screaming.

Over the course of 30 years, Eno's main duty has been manning the production position, and the evidence is clear on this recording -- the mix on this track is absolutely stellar and highlights one of the best Byrne vocal performances in years. When these guys get together it's the culmination of two of the world's most consistent and important innovators - "Strange Overtones" is hopefully only the beginning. They'll ask for your e-mail and zip code, but don't fret - it's worth it.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Asher Ford (#1)

Also Ranked By: Agrimofee (#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Everything-That-Happens-Happen-Today/dp/B001FWRZ1O/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230072508&sr=8-1

Posted by: James D Dec 23 2008, 05:58 PM

Hmm, the last 3-4 singles are interesting to me and i'm downloading them now.

What's this Eno thing like?

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 06:01 PM

Oh Poor You
With All Your Lockets That Have Broken In Two

#53.




Annie - http://www.mediafire.com/?yfs9ked9tds
(2125 Points, 19 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: #54

Digital Spy Review: 'I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me' - now there's a title to get the cogs whirring. Why does she hate you? What on earth did you do to her? Who's more at fault here? Well, it all started when this blonde, pretty pop singer called Annie started spending a bit too much time with the jealous lass's boyfriend...

The lyrics may have a bitter edge - "Girl you think you're something but have I got news for you", Annie scoffs at one point - but musically this is sweet, scrumptious electropop that's nearly as moreish as 'Chewing Gum', Annie's nearly-hit from a few years back. To be perfectly honest, if Annie does everything in life with this much panache, you can't blame the poor girlfriend for getting a bit paranoid.

4/5

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Chewing Gum" (#26 of 2004), "Heartbeat" (#11 of 2004)

Ranked Highest By: yancy (#12)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Know-Ur-Girlfriend-Hates-Me/dp/B001BDZH8U/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230072960&sr=1-6

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 23 2008, 06:03 PM

holy shit what a run

Posted by: James D Dec 23 2008, 06:04 PM

^ Brilliant song.

So unashamedly hook-ridden that it is practically impossible to not sing along to.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 06:07 PM

It’s Going Down On Aisle 3
I’ll Bag You Like Some Groceries

#52.




Usher - http://www.mediafire.com/?2f231wegx2u
(2135 Points, 11 Votes)

US Chart Position: #1

UK Chart Position: #3

randb.about.com Review: Usher is back, folks. That's right, Usher Raymond IV is getting ready to drop a new album later in 2008 and here's the first single, "Love In This Club," featuring the rapper Young Jeezy. I don't know about you, but I haven't completely warmed up to this song yet. It's an okay song, but singing about making love in a nightclub sounds more like an R. Kelly move than an Usher one. Also, the production, which is by Polow Da Don, sounds too much like a cheap knockoff of Timbaland's style. I dunno, maybe the song grows on you after awhile.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Yeah!" (#3 of 2004)

Ranked Highest By: scarymuppet(#3)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Here-I-Stand-Usher/dp/B0015519VS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230073252&sr=8-1

Posted by: The Good Dr Bill Dec 23 2008, 06:08 PM

ick

nice while it lasted

Posted by: stphone Dec 23 2008, 06:11 PM

good song for in the car, but not as good on headphones

Posted by: Mitchell Dec 23 2008, 06:11 PM

Epic shit. Love the fact that I, amonst others had to give a nod to Annie somewhere on their list. Nearly at 51 now and I have to say we don't even have five singles I'd post blank refuse to listen to more then once.

Posted by: Madrox Dec 23 2008, 06:19 PM

voted this #1 in 07 cos i'm hip.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 06:25 PM

The Heat Wave's Calling Your Name

#51.




Beck - http://www.mediafire.com/?ctyf01c2wbf / Jay Reatard - http://www.mediafire.com/?xfmvhcgduhg
(2146 Points, 12 Votes)

US Chart Position: #19 (Modern Rock)

UK Chart Position: n/a

rateyourmusic.com Reviews:
Finally this motherfucker came out as a single Ive been looking two months for it. This is a good one with dope production chops and crisp singing. - ChrisPC

Both versions are great. Jay Reatard pumps alot of adrenaline into it. - BradStengel

Note to self:
I own this on vinyl and on mp3. - Needlenose

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "E-Pro" (#51 of 2005), "Girl" (#44 of 2005)

Ranked Highest By: Very Metal (#4)

Also Ranked By: worrywort (#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Guilt-Beck/dp/B0019GAOI2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230073676&sr=8-1

Posted by: Kicker Of Elves Dec 23 2008, 06:30 PM

That Amadou & Mariam song is killer. Just downloaded the whole album. Thanks Paul. (and whoever voted for it) Also, I didn't realize that Annie song was out. Awesome shit.

Posted by: Rob Gordon Dec 23 2008, 06:33 PM

You're welcome

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 06:35 PM

One Of Us Will Live To Rue The Day We Met Each Other

#50.




Wire - http://www.mediafire.com/?klx1vxefewx
(2200 Points, 8 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

Pitchfork Media Review: As superficially thrilling as the Read & Burn era was, it was hard to shake the feeling that Colin Newman was making a very conscious attempt to create music that belied his age-- not so much rebutting those who would dare question his band's relevance as drowning them out. Strange then to hear him address the subject so directly on this early track from Object 47. "Are you an also-ran, finished and inconsequential?" he asks over a sleek, Hook-ish bass line. The words suggest resignation, but everything else indicates that the question is purely rhetorical: Wire is in knowing command here. The guitar volleys may not swarm and sting, but they no longer need to, as all members pitch in to do their part. There's no denying that "One of Us" lacks the visceral punch of 00s Wire, but its impression lingers long after-- proof that relevance isn't always measured in direct proportion to volume.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Sickpup, petey (#2)

Also Ranked By: ____________________________ (#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Object-47-Wire/dp/B001B1QTW0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230074847&sr=8-4

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 06:44 PM

We Are Always Running For The Thrill Of It Thrill Of It

#49.




Empire of the Sun - http://www.mediafire.com/?dxhrmngb0hm
(2204 Points, 12 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

thedwarf.com.au Review: Empire of the Sun, Pnau’s Nick Littlemore and Luke Steele from The Sleepy Jackson’s side project is a pleasant surprise. All those sci-fi posters around town got me wondering, who the hell are these guys? Hey isn’t that Luke Steele?

It’s a collaboration that has been a long time coming. The boys seamlessly combine Steele’s unique vocals and Sleepy Jackson’s sense of groove with PNAU’s ever danceable beats. Walking on a Dream was an incredible choice for first single, as it fills the room with psychedelia I feel the urge to find a field and dance around, arms flailing in the air . It’s easily a danceable track but also has a refreshing lazy Sunday feel about it which I assume will ensure it gets excessive airplay during the summer (hopefully not an overload because there is nothing worse than getting sick of a genuinely good song).

The obvious comparison is MGMT; both channel a psychedelic sound and image (most prominently through their music videos) and create incredibly infectious electronic tracks. While MGMT is filled with a little more excitement and complexity, Empire of the Sun is a little more laid back in their approach. Strong bass but lazy vocals keep it a step back from your typical dance tunes.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: MuteSuperstar(#3)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Walking-Dream-Empire-Sun/dp/B001GXPHX0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230075301&sr=8-2

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 06:53 PM

Did you know this guy lived in a cabin in the woods in Wisconsin?


Cut Out All The Ropes And Let Me Fall

#48.




Bon Iver - http://www.mediafire.com/?db2cx1e12tm
(2270 Points, 11 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: n/a

sageturk mog.com Review: Maybe it's the air, the weather, the cold... maybe it's something internal, some deep broken piece that never quite healed right... regardless, the newest album from Bon Iver hits like a quiet, gentle punch to the heart.

Honestly, without reservation, as far as acoustic, high-pitched, threadbare folk goes - this is the best new song i've heard all year.

I don't want to say any more. get on some headphones and listen to this track already. If it doesn't bring out the beardy, weepy folkster inside of you, i don't know what will.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Man Is Matter (#3)

Also Ranked By: thresholdofrevelation (#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Emma-Forever-Ago-Bon-Iver/dp/B0011HF6GE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230075872&sr=8-1

Posted by: Duff. Dec 23 2008, 06:56 PM

From what I remember he kind of sounds like it.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 07:00 PM

When You Say That I'm No Good And You Feel Like Walking
I Need To Make Sure You Know That's Just The Prescription Talking

#47.




Glasvegas - http://www.mediafire.com/?twlgx9f5t1x / http://www.mediafire.com/?cfdbycfgxms /http://www.mediafire.com/?wt3bbfnxct3
(2278 Points, 12 Votes)

US Chart Position: n/a

UK Chart Position: #16

cokemachineglow Review: Glasvegas was handpicked to open Echo & the Bunnymen’s recent New York City performance of Ocean Rain (1984). Presumably this was because the frontmen of both bands fashion themselves as cooler-than-thou motherfuckers with a predilection towards wearing sunglasses indoors, but also because Glasvegas are NME’s new IT Band, riding a furious wave of British hype unseen since, uh, Arctic Monkeys? Kasabian? Starsailor? Take your pick.

Most often described as “fuzz-pop” and sporting a moniker suggesting equal amounts nu-metal and electroclash, yours truly showed up early for the Bunnymen gig in hopes that Glasvegas would supply some dirty, Jesus & Mary Chain-style hedonism. Instead, Echo fans got a quartet of particularly yelpy pups armed with the singular idea of re-casting Doves’ “The Cedar Room” in as many keys as possible.

And that describes “Geraldine” in a nutshell, a teary-eyed knock-off from a band that desperately wants to be thought of as “important.” Loud and strident while utterly devoid of substance, “Geraldine” is exactly the type of Brit-pop smash that, like Starsailor’s “Good Souls” or JJ72’s “Oxygen,” sends the music tabloids into a tizzy lasting just long enough for the ill-fated sophomore record to slip in and drop. Everything is in its proper place: the guitarist plays two swelling chords over a rudimentary march while lead vocalist James Allan alternately coos and spits out hiccupy (and likely auto-tuned) verses like, “I will be that angel on your shoulder / My name is Geraldine / I’m your social worker!” (she’s got an MSW?). “Geraldine” is hardly subtle, sounds like a dozen better bands, and is extremely British; I’d probably have loved it eight years ago, but now I just don’t give a shit.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: n/a

Ranked Highest By: Saskadelphia (#2)

Also Ranked By: Sickpup (#5)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Glasvegas/dp/B00198HE4C/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230076386&sr=8-1

Posted by: thresholdofrevelation Dec 23 2008, 07:16 PM

That Annie is great for singing along in the car and getting, uh....sassy. I start singing with my hands in the gayest of ways.

Posted by: Paul Dec 23 2008, 07:23 PM

Me I'm In My Spaceship
That's Right I Work For NASA

#46.




Young Jeezy - http://www.mediafire.com/?wfcj2wgytlw
(2295 Points, 12 Votes)

US Chart Position: #12 (Hot 100), #1 (Hot Rap Tracks)

UK Chart Position: n/a

rap.about.com Review: Though I've listened to "Put On" a million times, I still occasionally have to remind myself that it's Jeezy featuring Yeezy, not the other way around. Kanye outshines his host, thanks, in part to *surprise* Auto-Tune.

Jeezy kicks off the song with ho-hum boasts about being his city's rap ambassador. When a break beat finally sets up Kanye's robo-voice entrance, you're almost thankful to get a break from Jeezy's monotonous chops. Ye's verse packs just enough wit to keep you hooked, but doesn't venture any further.

Artist's Previous Rankings on Our Singles Lists: "Go Getta" (#89 of 2007)

Ranked Highest By: Paul (#3)

Can Be Most Easily Found On: http://www.amazon.com/Recession-Young-Jeezy/dp/B001AGNRYY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1230077672&sr=8-1