My Top 100 Songs of the 2000s [dun.] [Archive] - ThisisBigBrother.com

Shaun

01-11-2009, 04:04 AM

I'm working on a list of my favourite 100 songs from the decade, since it's now drawing to a close and the likelihood of a new release toppling any of these being slim. I'll post them 10 at a time as I feel like it, and invite you to give your thoughts on gems I've missed, any you feel I'm praising too generously or just to throw abuse at me.

Let's begin with the bottom 10.

100. The Prodigy - Spitfire
Taken off their 2004 album "Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned", an album that failed to impress critics particularly in comparison to their 2008/9 return to form with "Invaders Must Die", The Prodigy's second single from the album offers manic and angry vocals with a heavy rock backing.

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99. The All-American Rejects - Dirty Little Secret
Pretty popular in the 2005 era of MySpace, emo and charity wristbands, "Dirty Little Secret" was the fitting accompaniment to youth's embrace of rock(ier) musical leanings and to great success. With a video capitalising on the popular internet-meme of "postsecret" (a website where people send in anonymous postcards with their secrets written on), it was a difficulty to find teen-films without it in their soundtracks.

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98. The Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm
The 2000s in British music were dominated by the Monkeys, their albums were the fastest-selling of all time and the awards came flowing in. Their song "I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor" was inescapable, but for me their best was the first single off the follow-up (Favourite Worst Nightmare) to their debut (Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not) - Brianstorm. A savage guitar track accompanied by the ever-present and popular mockney lyrics from Alex Turner.

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97. Norah Jones - Turn Me On
On the alternate end of the spectrum to the Arctic Monkeys, female vocalists with a penchant for blues enjoyed similar levels of success this decade, with Katie Melua, Dido and Corinne Bailey Rae experiencing considerable success. Jones, however, has sold a staggering 36 millions worldwide and is the effervescent choice for romantic(-comedy) movie soundtracks. "Turn Me On" being one of her most successful songs, featured on 'Love Actually', is a capable and beautiful cover of the Nina Simone classic.

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96. Oasis - The Importance of Being Idle
After a phenomenal decade in the 90s, Oasis entered the new Millenium with a confident swagger. 4 albums have been produced in this decade, though none as well-received as stalwarts (What's The Story) Morning Glory or Definitely Maybe. But gems still poured from their pockets, the first from my list being this single (from Don't Believe The Truth). With a peculiar video featuring Rhys Ifans as an undertaker, The Importance of Being Idle is a sing-along favourite and a laidback (excuse the pun) tune.

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95. Foo Fighters - All My Life
I'll start off this description with a bit of controversy; I prefer FF to Nirvana (if you're confused about the relevance of this; lead singer/guitarist/drummer/legend Dave Grohl was Nirvana's drummer). What they lack in grungey emotion they more than make up for in energetic and mind-blowing music; "All My Life" being one of their best offerings. I was torn between this and "The Pretender", but I feel this 'builds' into something more special.

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94. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
This song was omnipresent in 2008. It also spawned a sub-culture of girls with ambiguous sexualities (something criticised by some and drawing absolutely no complaints from others - myself being the latter ;)). Topping charts in over 30 countries, Katy Perry's debut single was a smash hit and the controversy rolled in.

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93. Fall Out Boy - Dance, Dance
Teenagers of the 2000s around the world will be able to sum up the decade in a number of words - "social networking", "reality TV", "terrorism" and "emo". Fall Out Boy have benefitted from the latter [though arguably the former also] - teen girls and Pete Wentz-fanciers united and they were thrust into fame. Though being around for a while longer than you'd think, they really made a name for themselves with "From Under the Cork Tree" in 2005-6. 'Dance, Dance' was their second single (after equally successful 'Sugar, We're Goin' Down') and dominated iPods around the world, with stomping drums and typically indecipherable vocals.

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92. Family Force 5 - Love Addict
Haven't heard of it? Thought not. Perhaps one of my most eccentric musical discoveries, Family Force 5 are described as a "Christian rock" band by some, "crunk" by others and "OMFG AWESOME" by few. Whilst their fame across the Atlantic has been modest, across the sea they're virtually unheard of. Their new material is, I'm afraid, a lot worse, so I don't expect or want them to capitalise on that (:p) - however this single from 'Business Up Front, Party In The Back' has one of the loudest, "crunkiest" sounds I've heard. Turn up and enjoy.

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91. Thirteen Senses - Into The Fire
Ending in true Big Brother style (appropriate for this forum, no?), the song from the CBB4 "best bits" only peaked at #35 in the UK back in 2004. It enjoyed airplay on shows such as Grey's Anatomy and Waterloo Road, and its soft-rock is universally-pleasing. Put to shots of Pete Burns and George Galloway in lycra suits, perhaps not quite so aesthetically-pleasing.

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MrGaryy

01-11-2009, 04:48 AM

omg this idea is fierce.

thoughts:
1) The Pretender >
2) Omg yes Dirty Little Secret is sucha classic Noughties song
3) I'm the former - i'm sick of those sexually ambiguous dykes.

twilight twitty for #1 plz.

CaraRawr

01-11-2009, 06:05 AM

IA about 99, 94 and 93.

Twilight

01-11-2009, 06:12 AM

I love 99, 96, 94 and 93<333

Damaris

01-11-2009, 01:55 PM

Awesome idea.

There better be a few Patrick Wolf songs in their LOL.

Umm hope to see alot of Placebo and The Strokes

MrGaryy

01-11-2009, 02:36 PM

Awesome idea.

There better be a few Patrick Wolf songs in their LOL.

keep dreamin' honey. ha2

Firewire

01-11-2009, 02:48 PM

I like 96 & 94 out of them!

Keep them coming Shaun!

Braden

01-11-2009, 03:08 PM

97. <3

30stone

01-11-2009, 03:20 PM

93 94 95 96 99 100

Are all.. okay.

Shaun

01-11-2009, 04:51 PM

90. James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover
Apparently this is the most-used song at funerals nowadays, and given its glorious misery it's not hard to see why. Described by some as the most irritating man since Timmy Mallett, James Blunt's debut album acheived instant fame, and this single was the most depressing offering of the lot.

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89. David Gray - Babylon
In what I'd describe as my low-key and slightly downcast segment of the chart, David Gray received modest appreciation back at the very start of the decade, proving a more popular album-seller than single. But this one shone through in 2000, peaking at #5. Combining acoustic guitar and an electronic background, Babylon is pure easy-listening.

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88. Nelly Furtado - Try
Her debut single "Turn Off The Lights" was potentially one of the most unavoidable irritants of the decade, but thankfully eventually subsided and let better tracks take course. One of them was 'Try'. Although she's now more well-known for shaking her hips and being sodomised by Timbaland, Nelly's heartfelt and soulful original album provided beautiful ballads such as this one.

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87. Robbie Williams - Eternity
"She's The One" narrowly misses out on this chart because of its 98/99 release, which is a shame given its amazingness. However, a new...Millenium :p...dawned and with it came further success for the former Take That man - one of his lesser-known but more sincere and simply-emotional singles being 'Eternity'.

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86. Basement Jaxx - Plug It In
Their singles compilation was one of the first albums I bothered to spend my own pocket money on - the UK dance outfit have had a string of catchy and energetic hits, and whilst this might not be quite as well-known as others like "Romeo" or "Red Alert", its raw energy and guest vocals from JC Chasez make it, in my opinion, their best.

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85. Christina Aguilera - Dirrty
If the above was the first album I bought, this might have been the first single [though I fear Hear'Say's "Pure and Simple" is truer]. Taken from her, some would say, skank era, though the one I reckon to be her best; the Stripped album, 'Dirrty' was one of the decade's most memorable and iconic singles. It had the controversial and eye-catching video, the sex appeal, the catchiness and Redman guesting - a perfect pop record.

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84. The Prodigy - Warrior's Dance
I described earlier how their 2004 album bombed in comparison to 2008's "Invaders Must Die", and tracks like this prove why. Regaining the sheer anarchic and animal energy they were notorious for in the early 90s, The Prodigy have enjoyed a glorious return to form and are continually hailed as the best live experience you can get. Just...take some paracetamol.

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83. Kylie Minogue - Love At First Sight
In her only appearance on this chart, Kylie's remoulding into a hotpants-wearing, smouldering pop princess this decade was succinct. Although other songs such as 'Spinning Around' or 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' may spring to mind faster than this, Love At First Sight is arguably her best record. It combines dance, pop, electronica and a brilliant video - cementing the Aussie Neighbours girl in UK pop prominence.

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82. Muse - Uprising
Recently given the coveted title of "Best Act In The World Today" by Q, Muse's universal appeal continued to blossom this decade, and their 2009 album proved to be the most experimental and eccentric yet. With synths and riffs that slowly but surely build into chant-along choruses, Uprising is defiant, energetic, eerie and full of the conspiracy Mr. Bellamy seems to revel in nowadays.

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81. Feeder - Buck Rogers
Described by many as the ultimate driving song. With one of rock's most catchy hooks and a universally-pleasing chorus, this loosely serves as a representation of failing relationships - and with mentions of Devon and cider it's most pleasing to us countryside folk. Makes me want to learn to drive.

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Firewire

01-11-2009, 04:56 PM

I like 90, 89, 88, 87, 85 & 83!

MrGaryy

01-11-2009, 04:57 PM

omg Dirrty, Plug It In and LAFS <33 classics. brings me back *sob*
also love Uprising

Novo

01-11-2009, 05:05 PM

83

had that in my top 100

CaraRawr

01-11-2009, 05:10 PM

omg 92. YES

01-11-2009, 05:24 PM

This thread is so full of win.

I can't wait to see the full list; I like a lot of the songs you posted so far!

MeMyselfAndI

01-11-2009, 05:59 PM

i like alot of your songs

KKBL

01-11-2009, 09:25 PM

Absolutely love "Goodbye My Lover" and "Try",but I think "Say It Right","All Good Things.." and even "I'm Like A Bird" are better Nelly songs.
Muse's "Uprisisng" is amazing too.I'd agree that they're new album is experimental and eccentric,but that doesn't make it good.For me there's not one single stand-out track other than "Uprisisng" on it.
Oh and looking at 100-90:I love that CBB4 song,I remember having it stuck in my head for months after it was shown.I dont know how Katy Perry's mediocre "I Kissed A Girl" made your list though?"Thinking Of You" is 10000000x better imo.

MiuMiu

01-11-2009, 09:34 PM

Can Beyonce be number 1 please?
:D

MrGaryy

01-11-2009, 09:36 PM

Can Beyonce be number 1 please?
:D

can you just go home plz?

Mrluvaluva

01-11-2009, 09:49 PM

Spitfire and plug it in are my favourites so far.

MiuMiu

01-11-2009, 09:50 PM

can you just go home plz?

What the **** is wrong with you?
Did sum1 **** in your cheerios or something?
:xyxwave:

MrGaryy

01-11-2009, 09:54 PM

What the **** is wrong with you?
Did sum1 **** in your cheerios or something?
:xyxwave:

pmsl, CAN WE GET SOME RELEVANCY TO AISLE 5 PLZ. STAT.

Shaun

01-11-2009, 10:12 PM

80. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
One of the signature anthems to the summer of 2006, SexyBack was a smash hit all around the world for the former N*SYNC frontman. Starting what was soon to become a quite frankly incessant and boring Timbaland domination, SexyBack is an electronic/R&B dream song, remixed to oblivion by many a DJ.

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79. Will Young - All Time Love
Although nowhere near as much of a hit for the Pop Idol star as his winning song, Evergreen, was, All Time Love is arguably his most heartfelt and beautiful song. Low-key and sombre, this perfect love song peaked at #3 back in early 2006 and was shortlisted for the Best Single of the Year at the BRIT Awards, eventually losing to Take That's comeback "Patience".

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78. Radiohead - Pyramid Song
In a turbulent decade for the indie rock gods, Radiohead have experimented with free downloads, side projects and solo careers, but have also had the time to make some great songs; the best this decade being, in my humble opinion, Pyramid Song. A psychedelic and lingering ballad, it peaked at #5 in 2001 from their album 'Amnesiac'.

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77. P!nk - Don't Let Me Get Me
The anarchic pop singer of the decade, P!nk's string of hits notoriously never managed to break No#1 in the UK until her 2008 offering (and arguably her worst) So What? Perhaps a travesty given the likes of what did hit the top of the charts in the noughties (Sandi Thom, anyone? Bob the Builder? Eamon and Frankee?) - Don't Let Me Get Me, the best of hers, was a self-hating attack on the image-obsessed industry she's in.

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76. Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River
Often cited to be a break-up song about his famous split from Britney Spears, 'Cry Me A River' was 2002's pop masterpiece. A brilliant video, catchy tune, emotional and genuine lyrics - it enjoyed considerable chart success around the world (though unfortunately didn't reach the top spot anywhere) and won him a Grammy for Best Male Vocal Performance in 2004. Just...don't show it to a Britney fan.

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75. The Feeling - Rose
Their breakthrough in 2006 made them quickly one of pop's irritants, and unfairly so in my opinion. Whilst 'Sewn' and 'Fill My Little World' were released first off the No#1 album "Twelve Stops and Home", their 4th single was a much more depressing and beautiful affair. Listening to it it's hard to believe it's purely about rose wine, and perhaps is deserving of a more emotional and soulful reason.

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74. Coldplay - Trouble
One of the few bands from this decade that I'd go to say are "excellent", the others being The Killers, Scissor Sisters and Snow Patrol (I dare you to name another), Coldplay's success has been phenomenal; they've been cited as the biggest act in the world, and their commercial prowess in insurmountable. Combining their signature sound of melodic pianos and heartbreaking vocals, 'Trouble' is one of their highlights.

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73. Muse - Starlight
The second single from their 'Black Holes and Revelations' album, Starlight was a bright and feel-good anthem in 2006. Little fun fact, this isn't the only Starlight that'll feature on this chart ;) It tragically only peaked at #13 here in the UK, but cemented their appeal to a wider audience - to fans who'd perhaps have rejected their previous, more bizarre, material.

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72. Bryn Christopher - The Quest
It's hard to believe that he auditioned for Popstars and fell at the first hurdle, but Bryn Christopher's music career has been hard-fought and often fruitless. This song didn't make the top 40 in the UK, though his follow-up single ("Smilin'") got to #31 - and it's a travesty. Also used in both Grey's Anatomy and Waterloo Road (I'm sure I said both of these shows for an earlier song) - it draws upon his brother's experiences in Basra to a soulful and belting effect. I really recommend you get it.

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71. Jay-Z - 99 Problems
I wanted to end a chart segment on this so desperately, given how very un-me it is. My relationship with hip hop has long been tumultuous, rarely venturing beyond Eminem's poppier offerings. However, I stumbled across this almost by accident and instantly loved it. Perhaps it's the non-caring attitude, the rebellion, the disrespect for authority...but then I remind myself I'm a conservative. I'M CONFLICTING.

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MrGaryy

01-11-2009, 10:19 PM

i adore the entire segment bar Coldplay. Don't Let Me Get Me in particular, one of the first albums I bought was Missundaztood, brings me back! And Cry Me A River, classic.

Shaun

02-11-2009, 01:32 AM

Can Beyonce be number 1 please?
:D

not much of a spoiler but she won't be ;)

there's still at least 2 tracks from her to come though, so don't worry just yet :p

Princess

02-11-2009, 02:08 AM

The Quest<3. Dirrty<3

I hope theres at least one Take That song in this countdown of yours :P

Tom4784

02-11-2009, 02:10 AM

The list is generally excellent bar Katy Perry, Coldplay and soem others I can't remember but keep it up Shaun (If Knights of Cydonia/Blackout/Plug in Baby aren't on the list I'll be most disapointed) .

andyman

02-11-2009, 02:12 AM

50cent, Dr Dre, Snoop... Dam! Can't have Nas in the list with the tracks i like..

andyman

02-11-2009, 02:14 AM

Because i got high
Because i got high, because i got high..

andyman

02-11-2009, 02:16 AM

CaraRawr

02-11-2009, 06:16 AM

73 is definately one of the best Muse songs.

Shaun

02-11-2009, 10:39 AM

Don't know last 3 bands/tracks?

all Muse tracks. (Y)

i'll write the next two segments at some point today.

Shaun

02-11-2009, 12:04 PM

70. Ash - Burn Baby Burn
One of 2001's best rock offerings, Ash's most successful single managed to only peak at #13 in the charts whilst simultaneously picking up "Best Single" awards from NME and Q. You might recognise it from the Michael McIntyre Comedy Roadshow intro-credits, or, if like me, you're just cool.

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69. Snow Patrol - Run
A million times better than Leona Lewis' cover (although hers was pretty good), Run was one of the decade's most successful underachievers; being featured in almost every TV moment in need of a "best bits" or emotional-dramatic climax, this single from the album "Final Straw" garnered both commercial and critical acclaim. A soothing and patiently-building declaration of love and loyalty.

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68. U2 - The City Of Blinding Lights
One of many songs praising the Big Apple, COBL was the Irish international superband's 5th single from their "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" album back in 2004. With a euphoric and uplifting piano tune set to epic guitars from The Edge, this is one of the band's happiest and easy-listening of tracks.

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67. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
It's been less than a year but I already feel this track will go down as one of the defining pop tracks of the 2000s. Her media-presence this year has been phenomenal, provoking a love-or-hate reaction with her controversial image, opinions and material. But this single proved to fans and critics alike her longevity and relevance to music today, topping charts across the world. Momomomore.

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66. Damien Rice - Cannonball
As album titles go, "O" was a little snappy to say the least. Used in TV programmes such as The O.C., Bones and The L Word, Rice's second single from the album was moderately successful, only peaking at #32 in the UK Chart back in 2002. Gentle and fragile acoustic folk rock at its best.

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65. Basement Jaxx - Romeo
Slight change of tone here from the previous chart position, but Basement Jaxx's venture into the Bollywood / Indian genre proved a smash hit with fans. With a colourful and vibrant video to match its upbeat electronic sound, 2001's summer was that little bit sunnier with this dance hit.

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64. Bloc Party - Helicopter
This is one of a few songs on the chart that instantly trigger a nostalgic moment for me - the moment(s) in question being spent lounging around the common room in sixth form with an old friend laughing at the sound of "bravado", triggering an ongoing private joke. Probably not so funny to you. But ah well - the energy of this track is immense, and its twang makes it stand out from the crowd of pretentious indie rubbish.

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63. Gwen Stefani - What You Waiting For?
Fans of No Doubt were a little apprehensive about Ms. Stefani's solo venturings, but upon the release of Love.Angel.Music.Baby. and this debut single, most of those doubts were quashed. A cute video playing on the Alice in Wonderland imagery and a high-energy powerful chorus made this one of 2005's most internationally successful songs. She then got sidetracked by Harajuku Girls, bizarre Sound of Music remixes and whatever the **** a Hollaback Girl was before rejoining her No Doubt bandmates in 2008.

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62. Embrace - Gravity
Written by Chris Martin in 2002 this was initially a Coldplay track, before being given to Embrace. The success was considerable - it peaked at #7 and was used as the theme song to Mike Bassett: Manager. A simple and beautiful piano ballad.

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61. Little Jackie - The World Should Revolve Around Me
In 2008 an unknown US pop duo burst out of nowhere with this incredible song. And it didn't exactly do badly, but at #13 certainly not enough. A sassy and attitude-packed pop song with ...interesting lyrics, I hope to hear more of the same from them soon. And for the love of God check out the gurl's afro.

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Shaun

02-11-2009, 02:59 PM

um comments plz

Princess

02-11-2009, 03:03 PM

Run<3. One of my favourite songs of all time and definitely better than Leona's!

CaraRawr

02-11-2009, 03:16 PM

Run and TWSRAM<3

Firewire

02-11-2009, 03:18 PM

69, 68, 67, 63 and 61. <3

Twilight

02-11-2009, 03:45 PM

The World Should Revolve Around Me<3

MrGaryy

02-11-2009, 04:08 PM

UMG The Whole World Should Revolve Around Me, so epic still love it. Also a fan of Romeo [I *****d their greatest hits sfmuch for like a year], Pokerface, Run and Burn Baby Burn.

I miss that Gwen era, it was so edgy.

KKBL

02-11-2009, 04:47 PM

Litlle Jackie?:o
I absolutey hate that song,but "Run","City Of Blinding Lights" and "Poker Face" are amazing.

\PJ/

02-11-2009, 04:49 PM

Pokerface!

Tom4784

02-11-2009, 05:54 PM

Don't know last 3 bands/tracks?

Muse songs :hugesmile:

Tom4784

02-11-2009, 05:57 PM

Everything seems to be in order, Good choices.

Shaun

02-11-2009, 06:12 PM

60. Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
On and off the number #1 spot in a 2006 Summer that saw close-fought battles between her, Justin Timberlake's SexyBack and the Scissor Sisters, Shakira's summer anthem proved to be one of the UK Chart's most enduring successes - striking top spot in 13 countries. I don't need to describe it, do I?

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59. Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
'COS I'M JUST A TEENAGE DIRTBAG BABY. 'Nuff said. Is that Jason Biggs in the video? Oh how qt.

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58. The Hives - Hate To Say I Told You So
Borrowing slightly from The Kinks' "All Day And All Of The Night", the Swedish rock band's 2000 and 2002 single from their 'Veni Vidi Vicious' album is one of the catchiest guitar tracks around.

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57. Beyoncé - Halo
One of only a few 2009 offerings, the 4th single from I Am...Sasha Fierce was one of the diva's most successful ballads. Peaking in top #5s around the world and simultaneously irritating a number of you folk, it's in my opinion one of her best songs. Slightly repetitive chorus maybe, but in moderation it's genuine, heartfelt and sweet.

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56. The Killers - Bones
For me, the Killers are the best band to emerge from the decade. There, I've said it. I challenge you to suggest decent alternatives. Anyway back to this song, and it's the first of many of theirs to chart here, but Bones is the second Sam's Town single. Quirky skeletal video and combining feel-good brass with their trademark euphoric rock sound, this is one of their best singles.

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55. Bodyrox ft. Luciana - Yeah Yeah
For a long time this was the most-played track in my iTunes, last.fm and Malaysian Sharing Network libraries. The featured artist, Luciana, tends to pop up on a number of minor dance collaborations (two with Bodyrox, another with Super Mal) before getting more fame by featuring on Taio Cruz's "Come On Girl". But this is her at her fiercest. Potentially my favourite dance song of the decade.

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54. Oasis - Falling Down
Their 2008 album 'Dig Out Your Soul' received a very mixed bag of reviews from critics, and it's fair to say it lacked something that their previous albums contained. But what it lacked in all-around goodness it made up for with this moment of greatness. 'Falling Down', their second single from the album, is oddly poignant now given their split.

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53. Sam Sparro - Black & Gold
Daren, put it away. Australian gay comes over here, steals our fierce, turns it into smooth and sexy dance-pop. And...it didn't get to number one? *closes Wikipedia in disgust*

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52. Britney Spears - Womanizer
Mark, put it away. Where do I begin with Ms. Spears? You can't have a more turbulent 10 years than she's had - she's rocketed to fame, become the Princess of Pop, shed her Disney skin, had a very public split with Justin, a string of bad relationships, a meltdown, lost custody of her kids, experimented with hair and lack thereof...but 2008 saw her come back in scathing form. This, the first single from her smash comeback album 'Circus', saw Spears regain her composure somewhat. A ruthlessly catchy and sexy song.

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51. Marilyn Manson - This Is The New ****
Am I the only person to go from Britney to Manson in a countdown of singles? Possibly. Self-proclaimed God of Shock-rock, the 90s reaped controversy and notoriety about the eccentric frontman - rumours of his self-fellatio and bizarre indulgences were amok. But his 2000 exploits included this brooding, venomous and frankly insanely-written gem. Don't put it on full volume. Or do.

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Princess

02-11-2009, 06:15 PM

I've loved Halo since they sang it on Glee,lol! I remember Sharika's song was the last number 1 ever to be on Top of the Pops :(

Firewire

02-11-2009, 06:15 PM

60, 59, 57, 53 & 52 <3.

MrGaryy

02-11-2009, 06:18 PM

another pleasing collection. Womanizer, obvioulsy hot. TEENAGE DIRTYBAG <33 I used to adore this back in the day.

Also love Hips Don't Lie, Falling Down, Bones, Halo and Black and Gold. <3

EDIT: also love Yeah Yeah, had totally forgotten about that little gem :P

02-11-2009, 09:58 PM

Loving the list so far Shaun; haven't heard of some of them but I'm liking the way this is shaping up!

Surely Mr Brightside will make the top ten; absolute anthem of this decade!

Ross

02-11-2009, 10:08 PM

loveee the list so far few songs i hate but i like most

CaraRawr

03-11-2009, 05:57 AM

Omg, 59 was my jam when I was 11. <33333

Shaun

03-11-2009, 02:11 PM

50. Placebo - Kings of Medicine
An album track off their most recent (2009) album, Battle for the Sun, Placebo's return to form this year has been critically-acclaimed and popular with the fans following slight slumps on the album "Meds". Equipped with instruments the band have never used before such as brass, the song reaches an emotional and exciting climax. But I bet none of you will listen to it.

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49. Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
It received the Best Female Vocal Performance Grammy. It was nominated for song of the year in 2002. It hit #1 in 14 countries and her second single from the Stripped album is one of her most celebrated. With a controversial video depicting anorexia, homosexuality and self-harming, 'Beautiful' is what it says - an inspiring and beautiful song and performance.

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48. The Fray - How To Save A Life
One of 2006/7's most enduring ballads, this spent a staggering 58 weeks on the US Billboard 100. Described by lead singer Isaac Blade as a song about reaching out to troubled teenagers, its pure emotion helped to get it used on shows such as Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs, Ghost Whisperer, The Hills, One Tree Hill and the series best bits for Big Brother 8 (2007).

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47. Beyoncé - Crazy In Love
Borrowing one of the catchiest unknown pop hooks from the Chi-Lites' song "Are You My Girl? (Tell Me So)", Beyoncé's solo career kicked off with an almighty bang in 2003 thanks to this summer smash. Cementing her sex appeal with an eye-catching video and featuring her soon-to-be lover Jay-Z, is there anyone who DOESN'T like this song?

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46. Britney Spears - Everytime
Without a doubt her most poignant and emotional ballad, Britney's 2004 single from 'In The Zone' is rumoured to document her heartbreak over split with Justin Timberlake. Rumours aside, the controversial video (in which Spears is seen to have a ferocious argument with a boyfriend after intense media invasion, and then takes her own life, arguably accidentally) ensured its success around the world, hitting top spot in the UK, Ireland and Australia.

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45. Lily Allen - Smile
Summer of 2006. MySpace artist and daughter of actor Keith, Lily Allen burst onto the UK music scene with one of the year's most-played and omnipresent records. Combining reggae, pop and soul, Allen's revelry in an ex-boyfriend's misery is one of the catchiest pop records in recent years.

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44. The Strokes - Someday
A single from their debut album "This Is It", The Strokes teamed up with former Guns N Roses members Slash, Matt Sorum and Duff McKagan for a tongue-in-cheek video in which the American band play against the rock legends in a game of Family Feud (an American quiz show). One of the 2000's catchiest guitar riffs, and instantly uplifting too.

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43. Coldplay - Fix You
Released in 2005 in the aftermath of the London bombings, Fix You was seen as a moving tribute to the victims of the attacks - but is also believed to be a dedication to Gwyneth Paltrow's father who had recently passed away. Proving to be a fan favourite and providing incredible numbing performances, Fix You is one of the band's most moving and spine-tingling exploits.

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42. Asobi Seksu - Thursday
American indie band Asobi Seksu are mostly unheard-of over here. Their 2006 album 'Citrus' [from which this track is taken] achieved No#21 on the UK Indie charts...but that's not exactly much of a coup. However, it was this track's use in the first episode of popular teen drama 'Skins'' second series that I stumbled across the track. It's an ambient, cute and sugary-sweet anthem.

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41. Sigur Rós - Hoppípolla
The icelandic ambient post-rock band Sigur Rós have had a huge underground and indie following this decade, and with songs like this it's not hard to see why. Literally translated as "Jumping in puddles", Hoppipolla is a euphoric, beautiful and touching melody, perfectly matched with a sweet video featuring elderly people acting like children. Used in a spectrum of movies and TV ranging from BBC's Planet Earth documentaries and the Slumdog Millionaire trailer, it goes down as one of the decade's most distinguished and recognisable tunes. I'm not entirely sure I'd put it down this low really, but...I'm too lazy to change the chart now.

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03-11-2009, 03:17 PM

Just to spite you I listened to Kings of Medicine :P. I like it, keep 'em coming!

Ross

03-11-2009, 03:35 PM

omg so excited :D

Shaun

03-11-2009, 04:22 PM

40. Moby - Porcelain
Released ahead of the whole piano-tunes turned into dance hits era where songs like "Heaven" by DJ Sammy took hold, Moby's influence on the dance/electronic circuit is undeniable. And this track demonstrates why.

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39. Goldfrapp - A&E[b]
The video's a bit odd. But ignore that, Goldfrapp's rise to fame this decade has seen them on playlists everywhere - 'Strict Machine' was their big hit, and other electronic/dance singles followed. But in 2007 they released this ballad, and Alison Goldfrapp's vocals are perfect.

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38. [b]Dido - Here With Me
One of those "well it was in my favourite movie so yeah" moments here, Love Actually's soundtrack has been rather prominent, but it ends here. The moment in which it plays during the film is at a point where a secret love/lust for someone has been inadvertedly revealed, and the character's heartbreak and desire is pinpointed to a tee with this song.

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37. Outkast - Hey Ya!
This is one of three songs from this decade to make the Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and it's not hard to see why. It's one of the most iconic pop songs of modern times, combining a retro video, killer lyrics (shake it like a polaroid picture, anyone?) and clap-along catchiness. Perhaps one of the most universally-liked songs of all time.

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36. The Supermen Lovers - Starlight
I remember seeing this video for the first time - I didn't get it. I still don't. There're potato men and a mouse who wants to go into space? But ah well, it's all blown out of the water by the utter FUNKINESS of this song. Brilliance.

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35. White Lies - Farewell to the Fairground
Another of the few 2009 tracks to make the list, White Lies' breakthrough this year has been brilliant. They sound like a less depressing Joy Division, and this track is epic.

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34. Oasis - Stop Crying Your Heart Out
This time last year I'd have probably put this song at around #90 in the chart. However, my sister decided to go and play it at my dad's funeral and as such it has a heightened personal meaning for me. Without a doubt the band's saddest and best record from this decade.

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33. Scissor Sisters - Filthy/Gorgeous
I blame this song for my homosexual tendencies. Their breakthrough album in 2003 is one of my favourites of the decade, and this song is pure dirt. And seeing it live was the cherry on the cake. The video's a bit freaky though. In a hotmess way.

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32. The Script - Breakeven
The lyrics and meaning of this is simple and effective. "What am I gonna do when the best part of me was always you?" It's mine and a best friend's "song" in a way...only we sing it in ****zy voices. Anyway. It's pretty. And I love it.

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31. The Killers - Read My Mind
Another single from "Sam's Town", Read My Mind has a cute video set in Japan where a costumed green character cuddles up to one of the band members and yah. The song slowly builds into something special, and lyrics like "I wanna breathe that fire again" help. *orgasms*

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Ross

03-11-2009, 04:30 PM

Omg Scissor Sisters - Filthy/Gorgeous top song, love it!!!

Omg I'm still so excited!! AHHH top 10 please x

I think 40-31 I like every song.

03-11-2009, 04:35 PM

Thumbs up, the list is really good Shaun!

CaraRawr

03-11-2009, 05:18 PM

I love.

Princess

03-11-2009, 05:21 PM

Breakeven,Fix You,Everytime,Crazy in Love,How To Save a Life are all huge favourite songs of mine. I LOVE Christina,but hate Beautiful,too many bad memories.

Shaun

03-11-2009, 06:55 PM

thanks for the comments all, I'll probably finish this tomorrow :)

andyman

03-11-2009, 07:05 PM

Shaun will bring this out on a 5CD boxset..
£7.99 from amazon.co.uk

MiuMiu

03-11-2009, 07:26 PM

Beyonce has been in it twice since I last seen the list.
You've got my vote of "This is an AMAZING list!" -ness!
Now, where are the Destiny's Child tracks? lol!

OutKast and "Miss Jackson" should be on there too.
And Alicia Keys "Fallin'"
and Gnarls Barlkley "Crazy".
And Kelis' "Milkshake".
And "Single Ladies" (well, ok, maybe not, But it's no. 1 on my list of songs from this decade lol!)

Some songs from Bjork would've been nice in this list too. :)

Shaun

03-11-2009, 07:32 PM

pmsl andyman, great idea.
and one of those is yet to come, MiuMiu - and I totally forgot about Destiny's Child :( i'd have probably put in Bootylicious/Lose My Breath by them. I do love the others you suggested as well.

Novo

03-11-2009, 07:33 PM

Dido = Amazing

Any song by her

Shaun

03-11-2009, 10:28 PM

30. Elbow - One Day Like This
Though being around a lot longer, Elbow made their major breakthrough last year courtesy of a little Mercury Award for their recent release (The Seldom Seen Kid). The signature track from the album was used as the "best bits" music for Big Brother 9, if you think you recognise it, but only reached #35 on the UK Charts. But ah well. Soaring strings and singalong choruses made this one of the last year's festival highlights.

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29. Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
Her 2007 follow-up album of the same name to her debut 'Frank' saw the Winehouse take on a darker, more wistful tone, but was one of the most critically celebrated albums of recent years. Though "Rehab" and "Tears Dry On Their Own" proved a little more radio-friendly and light-hearted, for me her doomed love affair ballad is her best. Now stop being a mess, Amy Dearest.

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28. All Saints - Pure Shores
The theme tune to the 2000 film "The Beach", All Saints' modest success in the early half of the decade (and latter of the 90s) saw a small string of hits such as 'Never Ever', 'Black Coffee' and a cover of 'Lady Marmalade'. But topping the charts in April 2000 and produced by William Orbit, 'Pure Shores' went down as "the song of the year" according to Capital.FM and it's not a thoroughly ludicrous claim.

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27. Orson - No Tomorrow
Aaah, Orson. They were EVERYWHERE for a brief few months and then nothing. But yes, the hat-wearing pop anthem of 2005...I don't need to/can't be arsed to describe it any more.

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26. Bloc Party - Flux
A video with people dressed up as Japanese-style monsters fighting in a model city can't really go wrong. Peaking at #7 in 2007, Bloc Party's Intimacy album got off to a kicking start with this...and then disappointed. But ah well. Tune.

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25. Sugababes - Freak Like Me
A bit of a cheat really, since it's actually a mashup of two pre-existing songs; Gary Numan's "Are Friends Electric?" and Adina Howard's "Freak Like Me". Apart they were fairly credible songs, but together they mixed brilliantly. And this was when the Sugababes made decent songs. What's that Amelle? Here come the girls? **** off.

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24. Robyn ft. Kleerup - With Every Heartbeat
I doubt many would have predicted that Robyn, a one-hit wonder from Sweden in the 90s, would make a comeback in 2007, but somehow she did, even with an unknown dance outfit. "With Every Heartbeat" spent 3 weeks at the top spot but then seemed to disappear off the face of the Earth, which is a shame. I love it.

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23. Franz Ferdinand - Ulysses
They enjoyed much more success with their debut album and hits such as "Take Me Out" or "Matinee", but after their utter failure of a second album they returned third time lucky with "Tonight" - the first single from which was this. Released in two different versions, Ulysses was a slow-starter but once I 'got it' I got it bad.

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22. The Killers - A Dustland Fairytale
A stand-out track from their 3rd studio album [ignoring Sawdust, an album of B-Sides and one new track <_<] 'Day & Age', the Killers went down a number of experimental routes (disco with Joy Ride, electronic with The World We Live In) and some were unsuccessful. However, it was the song most similar to the Sam's Town era which caught my sizely ears. Penned by Flowers as the story of how his parents met, it's...how do I put it? Well. I have a playlist on my iPod which I change every couple of weeks with new and good songs I want to listen to. This is still on it.

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21. M.I.A. - Paper Planes
Enjoying a brief blast of success in the latter half of last year, 'Paper Planes' saw the unknown M.I.A. being used on Slumdog Millionaire, Pineapple Express and being named in a handful of "best songs of 2008" lists. Described as "an alternative hip-hop dance song", it's a vicious attack on many's perception of Asian youths as terrorists or extremists. But on a lighter note it's lovely to shake my moobs to.

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Rob

03-11-2009, 10:29 PM

how did amy winehouse end up in this list!!!!! :O

Princess

03-11-2009, 10:29 PM

Dustland Fairytale and Pure Shores<33333

LemonJam

03-11-2009, 10:33 PM

"But on a lighter note it's lovely to shake my moobs to."

ROFLMAO

Shaun

03-11-2009, 10:36 PM

how did amy winehouse end up in this list!!!!! :O

ingredients:
-talent
-brilliant songwriting
-brilliant voice
-emotion

instructions:
1. mix carefully.

TA-DAH.

MrGaryy

03-11-2009, 10:47 PM

Pure Shores - very Noughties for me, I used to bum this back in the day. Black To Black, A Dustland Fairytale, A&E [forgotten, but epic], Filthy/Gorgeous [brings me back to that 4 month period where I just played their album non stop] and Hey Ya! [another classic Noughties track] <3

King Gizzard

03-11-2009, 10:51 PM

Nefi + Girly - Asobi Seksu :love:

Ross

03-11-2009, 11:31 PM

25. Sugababes - Freak Like Me

:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

Novo

03-11-2009, 11:32 PM

27. Orson - No Tomorrow

forgot all about that song

CaraRawr

04-11-2009, 05:46 AM

30 and 22<3333

04-11-2009, 10:00 AM

Seriously, I love the effort that's gone into this. You're reminding me of songs that I forgot existed! Aaah, nice. I can't wait for the completed list!

Stu

04-11-2009, 10:53 AM

ingredients:
-talent
-brilliant songwriting
-brilliant voice
-emotion

instructions:
1. mix carefully.

TA-DAH.
:joker:

Brilliant.

Still though, This Is The New ****? Weakest Manson single of the decade, IMO. And he only recently recovered form I reckon. Thank god Tim Skold got out and Twiggy Ramirez got back in.

Shaun

04-11-2009, 08:28 PM

20. MGMT - Time to Pretend
The American duo shot to fame in 2008 with the help of some lovely folks at Gossip Girl and Skins featuring this track in their series finales. The track, which fantasises about the Rock and Roll lifestyle, only peaked at #35 in the UK but their indie following was undeniable.

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19. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
There was a period in 2006 where this song was everywhere. You couldn't escape it. Big Brother fans remember it fondly as the song of Big Brother 7, and it spent a colossal 130 weeks in the UK Top 100 (despite only peaking at #6). Selling 505,000 copies, Snow Patrol's most successful release is also their most beautiful.

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18. Madonna - Hung Up
The Queen of reinvention surprised us all in 2005 with her disco-pop rebranding, which has proved to be one of her most successful eras. Sampling ABBA's hit "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme", Hung Up was an instant phenomenon - the shocking and iconic video with the purple leotard helped to secure the song a Number#1 position in more than 45 countries around the world.

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17. Eminem (feat. Dido) - Stan
The third single from the Marshall Mathers LP saw Eminem collaborating (perhaps unpredictably) with easy-listening artist Dido. It's one of 3 songs from this decade on the Rolling Stones' "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" (I've mentioned Outkast's Hey Ya! as one, the other was Eminem's "Lose Yourself) - and the fictional obsessive fan's angry demise is easily his most powerful song to date.

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16. Muse - Time Is Running Out
Taken from their Absolution album, Muse's highest entry on this chart was also their first top-ten entry on the UK Singles chart in 2003. Demonstrating what they do best, the song's a slowly building and passionate track. And I've just realised I've made a huge mistake - I didn't include anything from their Origin of Symmetry album because I thought it was released in the 90s. It was 2001. FML. Plug In Baby and New Born would be (pretty highly) on this chart too. :(

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15. Robbie Williams - Let Love Be Your Energy
One of the man's lesser-known songs, the 4th single from "Sing When You're Winning" peaked at #10 back in 2001. With a cartoon video with Williams on the run in search of love, the song is one of his most euphoric, and full of energy (har.)

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14. Adele - Hometown Glory
Adele's breakthrough in 2008 was almost outshone by Duffy's to my great annoyance, given the latter's irritating voice. But her debut single was released in October 2007, and reportedly took 10 minutes to write after her mother tried to persuade her to leave London for University. Elton John's "Your Song" was written in this same amount of time. It's amazing what you can do with 10 minutes. But anyway yes, this is her best song and a little more than poignant for the stage of life I'm currently in.

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13. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.
Winning awards for best breakthrough video and pop collaboration at the VMAs and Grammy's respectively in 2005, The Gorillaz teamed up with De La Soul to make one of the year's most significant records. I want to go on that flying windmill island.

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12. Mika - Grace Kelly
His breakthrough in 2007 was immense. This is without a doubt the best pop debut I have heard that I can think of. I remember my 17th birthday when this was just coming out, and I was in Pizza Hut with hot friends and a bunch of helium balloons...and we sung this with high-pitched voices. Fun times.

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11. DeVotchKa - How It Ends
Few of you will recognise the music, even fewer the name. If you're one of these categories, it was used in the soundtrack to the film "Little Miss Sunshine". If you're still confused...listen. It's honestly brilliant. I prefer the shorter version with no vocals (sometimes called "The Winner Is...") and the strings are perfect. Seriously, listen. It's beaut. :) I want to travel around America with it playing...

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lily.

04-11-2009, 08:42 PM

Stan <3

LemonJam

04-11-2009, 08:42 PM

Love this list.

lily.

04-11-2009, 08:44 PM

Can we have a full recap without vids or comments.. like just a list .. will you do that at the end?

Firewire

04-11-2009, 08:44 PM

omg exciting!

Excellent list!

Ramsay

04-11-2009, 08:45 PM

DeVotchKa that is a mint song
it was used in the trailer for Gears of War 2 yeah?

Shaun

04-11-2009, 08:46 PM

it was Karl :]
and I shall do, L.

#10 on the way...

Shaun

04-11-2009, 08:48 PM

#10 - U2 - Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own

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Taken from their "How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" album in 2004, SYCMIOYO is one of the band's string of No#1 hits and was written Bono in tribute to his father, who died of cancer in 2001. It makes me sad. :( but it's an incredible song.

lily.

04-11-2009, 08:48 PM

Dankeschön

04-11-2009, 08:49 PM

I like all of the songs on that list (and I had even heard of DeVotchKa before - through you :P) aaahhh can't wait for the end!!

Shaun

04-11-2009, 08:50 PM

#9 - VV Brown - Shark In The Water

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I've *****d this song out to you folks as much as is humanly possible. It's the highest-charting song from this year, and is without a doubt my favourite from 2009. It's the perfect pop song, and whichever **** at Radio 1 decided not to put it on their playlist needs a reality check.
Killer chorus. AAAAAAAH. <3

04-11-2009, 08:52 PM

Just for you Shaun, I'm listening to that song at long last. Eeee! SYCMIOYO I agree with, great song!

Shaun

04-11-2009, 08:55 PM

#8 - The Killers - Mr. Brightside

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This would be higher if it wasn't played every single time I go out and sung along to by drunken twats. However, that aside, this song is one of the Killers' best. A brilliant video, brilliant chorus...I can't find a bad word to say about it. Apart from the first sentence obv. choon.

04-11-2009, 08:56 PM

:O I was expecting Mr Brightside to be #1!

Shaun

04-11-2009, 08:58 PM

#7 - Sia - Breathe Me

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Chars Greg for introducing me to this. One of the best piano hooks I've ever heard, this song is pure emo but idc. lush.

\PJ/

04-11-2009, 09:00 PM

Love MR.B!
You like some great songs shaun.

04-11-2009, 09:01 PM

You're welcome? Haha, it is an amazing song, it needs to be known across the globe!

Shaun

04-11-2009, 09:03 PM

#6 - Doves - Black and White Town

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You might not have heard this. Sampling Martha and the Vandellas' hit "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave", the underappreciated Doves' 2005 single is full of energy and makes me insanely happy.

Shaun

04-11-2009, 09:11 PM

#5 - Gnarls Barkley - Crazy

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One of the decade's biggest hits, it stayed at the top spot in the UK for 9 weeks, before the band removed it fearing it'd irritate too many folks. The video's perdy, but unfortunately I can't find the proper one on YT. I don't need to describe the song, you've all heard it, right?

Shaun

04-11-2009, 09:14 PM

#4 - Groove Armada feat. Mutya Buena - Song 4 Mutya

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The song of 2007. There I said it. Hugely underrated, much like Mutya herself...she was easily the most talented Sugababe :( and joining up with the dance juggernauts could only mean good things - this song is so feel-good it's unreal. Immense. <3

Princess

04-11-2009, 09:18 PM

This is such a good list! I see no Take That though :tongue:

Shaun

04-11-2009, 09:22 PM

#3 - Coldplay - The Scientist

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First of all - shout-out to Tom, Gemmer-x, Billy, Corkie, Chrizzle and any other TiBB members from BBV3. :p anyway. Coldplay's best song. And one of the best and most heartbreaking videos of all time.

Ramsay

04-11-2009, 09:24 PM

thats cus take that suck
no offence to the massive take that fans on here :laugh:

Novo

04-11-2009, 09:24 PM

#6 - Doves - Black and White Town

Remember that song on FIFA 2006

Firewire

04-11-2009, 09:24 PM

Good list.

I take it David Bowie will be #1 :P

Shaun

04-11-2009, 09:25 PM

#2 - The Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'

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It has Elton John on the piano. It is the Scissor Sisters. It's funky. The title's ironic. It's the best pop song of the decade. I love it. Marry me Jake Shears and Ana Matronic.

Firewire

04-11-2009, 09:26 PM

I used to love that song. <3

Ramsay

04-11-2009, 09:27 PM

Scissor Sisters are mint!:hugesmile:

Shaun

04-11-2009, 09:28 PM

and finally...some of you might have predicted I'd say this...but...

#1 - The Killers - When You Were Young

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I'm making it my ambition to see this performed live. It looks incredible. But back to the song itself...I've chosen this as my favourite of the decade because it's just incredible. It's fun to drive to, the lyrics are amaze, it's full of energy...and yah. it's one of the best rock songs of all time. k.

thanks for following this list :) i'll post the full rundown soon.

Firewire

04-11-2009, 09:29 PM

Wow. Great list.

Ramsay

04-11-2009, 09:30 PM

Saw the Killers live
they are amazing
just
amazing

Shaun

04-11-2009, 09:48 PM

100. The Prodigy - Spitfire
99. The All-American Rejects - Dirty Little Secret
98. The Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm
97. Norah Jones - Turn Me On
96. Oasis - The Importance of Being Idle
95. Foo Fighters - All My Life
94. Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
93. Fall Out Boy - Dance, Dance
92. Family Force 5 - Love Addict
91. Thirteen Senses - Into The Fire
90. James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover
89. David Gray - Babylon
88. Nelly Furtado - Try
87. Robbie Williams - Eternity
86. Basement Jaxx - Plug It In
85. Christina Aguilera - Dirrty
84. The Prodigy - Warrior's Dance
83. Kylie Minogue - Love at First Sight
82. Muse - Uprising
81. Feeder - Buck Rogers

80. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
79. Will Young - All Time Love
78. Radiohead - Pyramid Song
77. P!nk - Don't Let Me Get Me
76. Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River
75. The Feeling - Rose
74. Coldplay - Trouble
73. Muse - Starlight
72. Bryn Christopher - The Quest
71. Jay-Z - 99 Problems
70. Ash - Burn Baby Burn
69. Snow Patrol - Run
68. U2 - The City of Blinding Lights
67. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
66. Damien Rice - Cannonball
65. Basement Jaxx - Romeo
64. Bloc Party - Helicopter
63. Gwen Stefani - What You Waiting For?
62. Embrace - Gravity
61. Little Jackie - The World Should Revolve Around Me

60. Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
59. Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
58. The Hives - Hate to Say I Told You So
57. Beyoncé - Halo
56. The Killers - Bones
55. Bodyrox feat. Luciana - Yeah Yeah
54. Oasis - Falling Down
53. Sam Sparro - Black & Gold
52. Britney Spears - Womanizer
51. Marilyn Manson - This Is The New ****
50. Placebo - Kings of Medicine
49. Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
48. The Fray - How to Save A Life
47. Beyoncé - Crazy In Love
46. Britney Spears - Everytime
45. Lily Allen - Smile
44. The Strokes - Someday
43. Coldplay - Fix You
42. Asobi Seksu - Thursday
41. Sigur Rós - Hoppípolla

40. Moby - Porcelain
39. Goldfrapp - A&E
38. Dido - Here With Me
37. Outkast - Hey ya!
36. The Supermen Lovers - Starlight
35. White Lies - Farewell to the Fairground
34. Oasis - Stop Crying Your Heart Out
33. Scissor Sisters - Filthy/Gorgeous
32. The Script - Breakeven
31. The Killers - Read My Mind
30. Elbow - One Day Like This
29. Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
28. All Saints - Pure Shores
27. Orson - No Tomorrow
26. Bloc Party - Flux
25. Sugababes - Freak Like Me
24. Robyn feat. Kleerup - With Every Heartbeat
23. Franz Ferdinand - Ulysses
22. The Killers - A Dustland Fairytale
21. M.I.A. - Paper Planes

20. MGMT - Time to Pretend
19. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
18. Madonna - Hung Up
17. Eminem feat. Dido - Stan
16. Muse - Time Is Running Out
15. Robbie Williams - Let Love Be Your Energy
14. Adele - Hometown Glory
13. Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.
12. Mika - Grace Kelly
11. DeVotchKa - How It Ends
10. U2 - Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
9. VV Brown - Shark In The Water
8. The Killers - Mr. Brightside
7. Sia - Breathe Me
6. Doves - Black and White Town
5. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
4. Groove Armada feat. Mutya Buena - Song 4 Mutya
3. Coldplay - The Scientist
2. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
1. The Killers - When You Were Young