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| DaveyBoy's Top 40 Songs Of 2011
In previous years, I have had silly rules for this list like "one song from each artist" & what are the "allowable release dates". Stuff that this year, as I'm just going with common sense. Plus, when you have one singer who provides 2 song of the year contenders, then it would be silly to rule one of them out. The only track I did not take into account was the amazing 'Forever My Father' by Go Radio as that had appeared years earlier on one of the band's EPs. As per usual, my descriptions will be less formal than my Top Albums list. And I've decided to throw in a key lyric for the Top 20 songs. Plus, it's me, so you know there are going to be some seriously guilty pleasures amongst this list... | | 1 | Adele
Someone Like You
For months, I couldn't split album opener 'Rolling In The Deep' & closer 'Someone Like You'. The latter eventually won me over marginally more because of the way it blended genuine emotion with a sense of (for want of a better word) catchiness. Ballads which strike a chord with the mainstream populous will usually have one or the other, but not both. Also, they are usually very general so as to be easily relatable... 'Someone Like You' is, yet it is also undeniably personal. Beautifully sung by Adele & written by Adele and Semisonic vocalist Dan Wilson, this is the type of song that is timeless. And if ever an exclamation point had to be put on a song, then it was emotionally delivered at the BRIT Awards. "Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead". | | 2 | Gotye
Somebody That I Used to Know
(featuring Kimbra) "I don't even need your love, but you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough". With that lyric alone, Wally De Backer (aka Gotye) sums up this song perfectly. His eloquent - yet to-the point - words are exactly how our own thoughts will always lack objectivity to some degree. In a sense, it's such a simple tale to this track, yet the way in which it is told is as beguiling as it is satisfying. And just when you think you have it pegged, Kimbra arrives with the other side of the story, almost chiding the male for how convincing his one-sided re-telling is. 'Hearts A Mess' was really really good, but 'Somebody That I Used to Know' has deservedly earned mainstream crossover success for Gotye. His albums may be a little scattershot, but when he gets it right, he shows you exactly where the bullseye is. | | 3 | Givers
Meantime
While 'Up Up Up' was the deserved choice of lead single from 'In Light', it is the rock-oriented 'Meantime' which is my personal standout, since it best exemplifies Givers' unpredictable song structures & boy-girl vocal dynamics. Some gorgeous 50s like guitar melodies, a group chant & a fantastic guitar solo all help make the tune... But it is just short of the 3 minute mark where my musical moment of 2011 occurs: Following a rousing crash of drums, cymbals & guitar, a tempo switch signals Tiffany Lamson to leave her striking vocal mark on proceedings... And it is just pure bliss! "Don't get stuck in the meantime. No such thing as the meantime". | | 4 | Florence and the Machine
What The Water Gave Me
Most people - whether they liked 'Ceremonials' or not - preferred 'Shake It Out', but it was 'What the Water Gave Me' all the way for yours truly. Why? Because it's probably the best example of "tension and release" that I heard in 2011. For an album that was arguably filled with too much noise on occasions, this track was unafraid to dial it down, before unleashing its fantastic crescendo. And what a celebratory climax it is too... There's a moment in the video for the single which shows Florence wearing the most natural smile you could ever see from a pop star nowadays... And it just seems so fitting. "Lay me down, let the only sound be the overflow... Pockets full of stones". | | 5 | Adele
Rolling in the Deep
Even Adele's detractors could not denounce this amazing tune. Despite it being terminally overplayed by every radio station & music-video show all around the world, its quality endured throughout 2011. Those who bore easily of the vocalist's many ballads, would have been pleasantly surprised at the pace, melody & borderline menace evident here. Maybe the neatest trick of all, was that in unleashing this hitherto unseen side of herself, Adele managed to continue to successfully integrate that soulful croon which has been the bread & butter of her career. "We could have had it all, you had my heart inside of your hand" | | 6 | The Joy Formidable
Whirring
Yeah, yeah, I know the original version of this song had been released prior to 2011, but if you're gonna re-record a track & improve on it so significantly, then it deserves all the plaudits it can get. Hell, even more than the 5 tunes above it on this list, 'Whirring' just may be the cut which gets me most excited when it comes on. It's melodic, it's catchy & it RAWKS THE FUCK OUT! And that's even before the extended coda which is the aforementioned improvement I was referring to. Now guys, get down under so I can see this beast played live. "Turn the dial on my words, I can feel them fall short". | | 7 | The Swellers
The Best I Ever Had
The engrossing nostalgic theme that runs throughout The Swellers' 4th LP 'Good For Me' is perfectly encapsulated on lead single 'The Best I Ever Had'. Hitting home on multiple personal levels, everything about the song is sincere, relatable & just downright honest. Maybe the "relatable" portion is a little exaggerated for myself, since even the years quoted in the tune have some meaning. The nostalgic references to music we all listened to when we were younger may seem cliched in theory, but just feel dead on with the way The Swellers have written & performed this sensational track. "And if everyone else heard this, they wouldn't be so sad... It was the best I ever had". | | 8 | The Jezabels
Endless Summer
People often wonder as to the choice of lead singles from particular albums, and 'Endless Summer' is the perfect example of why they are so important. In the past, I had liked a couple of songs by The Jezabels, but never really thought much more of the band. Some internet dude named Fisterbut then posts the band's new single & hey presto, I'm a convert. From it's rousing opening that consistently has me playing air drums to Hayley Mary's amazingly controlled & diverse vocal performance, 'Endless Summer' is the proverbial game-changer for this talented band. Put it this way, there is definitely nothing ephemeral about this tune. "In my mind, you're the ephemeral kind". | | 9 | Rise Against
Architects
Most infamous for its borrowing of a line from an Against Me! song, the blistering opening track from 'Endgame' is a high-energy fist-pumper from the get-go. It's structure may be a little too predictable for its own good, but it undoubtedly assists the satisfying, crowd-pleasing nature of 'Architects'. And for all of the band's recent haters, there is nothing dialed down here concerning the passion which comes from any of the musicianship, vocals or lyrics. And have I ever mentioned that I could listen to Joe's bass-lines all day? "Do you still believe in all the things that you stood by before? Are you out there on the front lines, or at home keeping score?" | | 10 | Manchester Orchestra
Mighty
Yeah, yeah, I know 95% of the population feel the title track is best, but to put it in the most predictable, puntastic fashion: 'Mighty' is a mighty song. Andy Hull's vocals feel like they are going to explode at any second, for an excellent example of tension & release. Yet, when that release comes, it's in the form of a fantastic orchestral arrangement... And then, when you least expect it, the climax does not come by way of aggressive screaming, but in the shape of an anthemic sing-along. Just marvelous. "It's not like I was lost for a purpose, I lost purpose and purposefully froze". | | 11 | Foster The People
Pumped Up Kicks
I had not heard this song at the end of 2010, so it counts this year. And in terms of pure catchiness, 'Pumped Up Kicks' just may well be the song of 2011. I mean, who in their right mind can get that chorus out of their head. And then there's that whistling. Hell, it even overcomes the subdued, distorted vocals of its verses which cry anything but mainstream catchiness. It's simple, it's repetitive... Basically, it's pure pop heaven. In fact, I know you're singing it to yourself right now! "All the other kids with the pumped up kicks you'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet". | | 12 | Thursday
Stay True
In the year in which we quite possibly heard the last of New Jersey post-hardcore outfit Thursday, how fitting if the final track from their final album was to be titled 'Stay True'. And what a behemoth of an 8 minute song it is. "Disregard the critics' praise, they'll be the first to tell the news that you've sold your soul". Well, Thursday need not worry on such a thing, because they didn't sell their sould to anyone... Keeping to their aggressive, experimental ethos to the very end. | | 13 | WU LYF
We Bros
"It's a sad song that makes a man put money before life". Well, if that's the case, then life comes well before money when 'We Bros' is playing, because this is anything but a sad song. From its jangly guitars to its much talked about organ, this tune almost makes you not give two hoots about what the hell they are singing about. In fact, it just makes you wanna put an arm around the shoulders of the person next to you & sing that infectious chorus: "We bros you lost man, we bros so long. Put away your guns man and sing this song". | | 14 | Foo Fighters
Bridge Burning
"THESE ARE MY FAMOUS LAST WORDS". Oh, I beg to differ Mr. Grohl. If there was anyone doubting the longevity of The Fooeys, it was those snarling 6 words which, quite frankly, shut them up. The explosive opener from the tremendous 'Wasting Light' really did sum that album up perfectly. It's a raw, breakneck tune with a genuinely aggressive edge... And yet, it still includes The Fooeys trademark shout-along melodicism which no-one does better than them. | | 15 | Mayday Parade
Oh Well, Oh Well
Using every device imaginable to accomplish their aspiration of matching their debut LP, one need look no further than the self-titled LP's opener. Beginning slowly with piano, strings & Derek Sanders' lovelorn vocals, the full band kicks in before a catchy chorus, "woh woh" filled bridge & melodic gang vocal outro. It really is the kitchen sink approach near its very best! "It's not the first time but this one really carved it in, tell your new friends that they don't know you like I do". | | 16 | Yellowcard
For You, and Your Denial
Ahhh, that opening violin line. Fuck me, it's swoon-worthy. Seriously, if ever there was a more obvious live set opener, then I don't know what it is. It almost distracts from what a great song this actually is FULL STOP. Really well-written to take in their newfound maturity, Yellowcard ensure that 'For You, and your Denial' does not ignore all the traits which has made their career what it is. "You've got sadness twisted up with jealousy, show your fists to make them look like loyalty". | | 17 | The Getaway Plan
S.T.A.R.S
Both the barometer and - in my opinion - standout on The Getaway Plan's comeback LP 'Requiem', this anthemic track takes many simple ingredients & makes them sound absolutely huge. Strings, keys, a sing-along chorus & soaring guitar are only the prelude, as even a children's choir makes an appearance. Some people like the dramatic approach & some people hate it. Your call. "We are we are moving onward, we are pushing forward far beyond your reach". | | 18 | Dananananaykroyd
Muscle Memory
Let's be honest, you never know what you're going to get from second to second - let alone track to track - with these crazy Scots... But right from that catchy opening riff of 'Muscle Memory', you just get the feeling that something special is about to take place... And so it does, on what is probably the best song of their unfortunately short career. "You'd like me better if i liked you less". | | 19 | Twin Atlantic
Free
I want my surname to be McTrusty... But anyway... Many were disappointed with Twin Atlantic's album of the same name, but the title track is just an outright rocker with some fantastic guitar work & Sam's distinctively thick Scottish accent. And when he belts out "Whoa, where's your passion? Where's your fire tonight?", well, he thankfully brings the passion for a mass chest-thumping sing-along. | | 20 | The Dear Hunter
Deny It All
(featuring Andy Hull) They better have got a song on this list, since they had 36 goes at it! But seriously, the terrific 'Deny It All' well & truly deserves its spot here, with its propulsive instrumentation (I love the bass on this track) & that Andy Hull bridge which perfectly sets up its climax. "Close your eyes and deny it all... And it all will go away". | | 21 | Bon Iver
Holocene
By only rating it a 4 (& not a 6) out of 5, it's probably obvious that I didn't totally immerse myself in Bon Iver's excellent debut LP. I guess I just had nothing that 100% drew me in. Come album #2, I happened to accidentally watch & hear 'Holocene' on the tv... & I was totally hooked. That gorgeous guitar melody & that unbelievable falsetto (especially when he croons "...and at once I knew I was not magnificent"). Simply breathtaking. If I liked folk more, this would be #1. | | 22 | The Black Keys
Lonely Boy
Get your chainsaw revved up people. I've never been the hugest fans of these guys, but this is admittedly awesome. I mean, the whole album is, but this song is just soooo fun, upbeat & filled with hip-shaking hooks galore... Yet, it's also rather raw, with a driving, bluesy rock 'n' roll sound. All these things shouldn't be able to go together, but I'll be damned, The Black Keys (& Danger Mouse) made them. Geniuses. | | 23 | Panic! At The Disco
The Ballad of Mona Lisa
I specifically recall the relief when I first heard this song & it didn't sound like 'Yellow Submarine'. Harking back to their debut LP, Panic! return to what they do best: Upbeat, rocky & catchy tunes with hefty doses of the theatrical thrown in for good measure. The "woh woh woh's" help a fair bit too. | | 24 | Manchester Orchestra
Simple Math
A genuinely thought-provoking song which still uses glorious orchestral arrangements like much of the tracks from the album of the same name. Andy Hull is as fantastic as ever, as is his band, but it's the song-writing which lifts this one to another level. Really, it's just a great album & 4 or 5 tracks from it could easily have made this list. | | 25 | Funeral Party
New York City Moves to the Sound of LA
I think this may have seen the light of day in 2010, but who cares! "Same old shape with the brand new sound"... Couldn't have said it better myself guys, as this absolute belter of a song is a supremely crafted exercise in controlled chaos. Opening with the coolest of all percussive instruments; the cowbell, its buzzing guitars & outstanding rhythm section excites as much as any debut single this year. | | 26 | You Me At Six
Bite My Tongue
(featuring Oli Sykes) "Oh look, a pop-punk band got Oli Sykes to scream on their song... It automatically sucks". Yeah, nah. Even if the guest-spot is not altogether necessary, 'Bite My Tongue' absolutely rules. It's a nice blending of styles with the band maturing their musicianship, incorporating the heavier screams & delivering a huge chorus which is as recitable as almost any other in 2011. | | 27 | Emery
The Curse of Perfect Days
"And we were still so cool". Oh yes, you are still cool Emery. It's me, do I need to add anything more than that 1 word? EMMERRRYYYYYYYY! Oh ok, I'll just cut & paste from my review then: Effectively utilizing layered vocals, 'The Curse of Perfect Days' sees Toby Morrell's harmonies at their anthemic best, creating a sing-along up there with the best of the band's career. EMMERRRYYYYYYYY! | | 28 | Eisley
Better Love
A somewhat overlooked track from 'The Valley', 'Better Love' just seems like the perfect mid-point of the band's sound to me. It has a subtle edge to it which gives it that extra kick so to speak... Yet, it's still oh so sweet. The layered vocals in the chorus are just fantastic & it's the best use of the word "Hallelujah" in a song for quite some time! | | 29 | The Weeknd
The Morning
Picking a single tune from 'House of Balloons' almost seems unfair, since the album/mixtape works so much as a complete product. What I really wanna do is include the consecutive tracks 'The Morning' & 'Wicked Games' right here, since they work so well hand in hand. Yet, it is the former which probably best exemplifies the alluring accessibility of The Weeknd's R&B... By a whisker. | | 30 | Spokes
Torn Up in Praise
From an under-appreciated album that I genuinely did not expect to like, Manchester quintet Spokes integrate an indie-rock vibe into their brand of post-rock. More importantly than that, they incorporate plenty of vocals, as can be heard on the celebratory 'Torn Up in Praise'. Citing other well-regarded 2011 LPs, this sounds like a cross between Hey Rosetta! & WU LYF. | | 31 | The Cab
Temporary Bliss
From the album which was the biggest surprise to me during 2011, power-pop act The Cab took a huge step up on their LP 'Symphony Soldier'. The infectious chorus of 'Temporary Bliss' is its standout, a tune that Justin Timberlake & Maroon 5 would have loved to perform to a much bigger audience. | | 32 | Thrice
Promises
The closest thing to a knockout punch on Thrice's consistent 'Major/Minor', 'Promises' displays the outstanding musicianship & vocals that the whole album delivers, but adds a memorably anthemic chorus to the blueprint. | | 33 | City and Colour
The Grand Optimist
The best voice going around bar none! There was no way I was gonna leave Mr. Dallas Green off this list. And I've chosen 'The Grand Optimist' because not only does it showcase his voice as good as any other track on 'Little Hell', but one can't help but feel that the songwriting is extremely personal & very heartfelt. | | 34 | Balance and Composure
More To Me
From a band that I think could be capable of recording a classic one day, Balance and Composure divided opinion with their debut LP, but there was just something captivating about their emotion-packed intensity. This incessant track is a good example, with its deceptive melodies & passionate vocals shining out. | | 35 | Jack's Mannequin
My Racing Thoughts
Jack's Mannequin is capable of better than what was displayed on their still solid 3rd LP, but its lead single displays those catchy melodies, sing-along choruses & just generally very likable delivery as good as most other tracks from the band's past. | | 36 | Coldplay
Paradise
From its silly video & nonsensical lyrics to the unashamedly obvious "oh oh oh's", "la la la's" & "para para para's", this is just one big ploy to get a song stuck in your head & have you sing along whether you actually like the tune or not. Darn Coldplay & their talent at doing so time & time again. | | 37 | M83
Midnight City
For some reason, I initially preferred 'Steve McQueen', but I'm unsure why. Basically, the synth stab hook of 'Midnight City' is quite possibly the biggest hook of 2011. And where did that sax come from? Dunno, but it was a nice bit of icing on the cake! | | 38 | Marianas Trench
Fallout
I was almost going to write the exact same thing as what I did for Coldplay's Paradise, because this song is just infectiously catchy & will have its 1 word hook stuck in your head for days. Of course, the difference is that Coldplay are known outside of Canada! | | 39 | The Strokes
Under Cover of Darkness
I still think Julian's vocals are some of the most over-rated going around, but man can those 4 guys behind him play! On this particular track, the rhythm section is superb, while there are some fabulously catchy intertwining guitar lines. Throw in a little solo & we have ourselves a great song. | | 40 | Deaf Havana
I Will Try
In the log-jam of songs looking for the final spot on my list, I felt that I couldn't exclude a track from my #7 LP of 2011. Sure, I'm a sucker for a big anthemic rocker complete with "woh woh's" & closing gang vocals, but 'I Will Try' also includes some of those honest, personal & extremely relatable lyrics which made for such a consistently excellent album. | |
DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | And that (belatedly) completes my trio of year-end lists for 2011. | tommygun
01.19.12 | Great list Davey, did you vote this top 10 in jjj's Hottest 100? | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | Thanks TommyGun. Nah, I didn't... Because I really doubt how much of a chance that songs not included on THEIR LIST have a chance of placing in the Top 100 (or at least 50). So I basically picked my 10 highest placed songs from their list. My #21 'Holocene' was my #10 on JJJ's list! | tommygun
01.19.12 | Yeah fair enough, I didn't even bother voting haha | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | I can't see anything but Gotye being #1. Maybe The Black Keys as the roughie. | tommygun
01.19.12 | Yeah perhaps, everybody is complaining about how popular Gotye is now so there might be a bit of voter backlash? jjj listeners can be a finicky bunch | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | "Finicky" is an understatement. But there was a similar thing last year with Angus & Julia, and that didn't stop their song getting to #1. Of all things, it's all caused by the early betting markets. | tommygun
01.19.12 | Oh of course I forgot about the Angus and Julia thing, I love how the listeners all blame the station
for the #1 being so 'mainstream' when the decision is based on listener votes! The facebook comments
section certainly makes for entertaining reading | TheNotrap
01.19.12 | This merits a feature. | sspedding
01.19.12 | Really found all the guest vocals on the YMAS album hilarious and completely unfitting. | Nagrarok
01.19.12 | Agree with you on 4. Also, 5 may have been overplayed, but 1 was just as much, up to the point where that chorus just gets annoying. | AtavanHalen
01.19.12 | Most of this list is kinda lol, including 2 songs from 2010 (5 and 11, and 11 is fucking awful to begin with).
Yellowcard, AHAHAHAHA what is this 2003
| DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | Radio & facebook, 2 things that do absolutely nothing for me TommyGun.
No point featuring this until it's off the front page.
sspedding, I didn't like the other song, but I think Oli has a neutral effect on 'Bite My Tongue'. That track is just so infectious... Although, I must admit that it didn't sink in for me until I saw their decumentary of the same name.
Thanks DarthMann. Most choruses on that album were amazing. 'Architects' all the way for me though.
Too true Nag. Only reason why 'RitD' was played more, was that it came out 1st... In 2010 as the finicky Atavan (who ignored what I said in the intro) stated.
Hey, Yellowcard still got it. Got it? Good. | greg84
01.19.12 | 2 and 4 made my pop songs list. 22 was close to make my rock list. That's where similarities end. | tommygun
01.19.12 | IF I COULD FIND YOU NOW THINGS WOULD GET BETTER | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | Greg, for such (broadly speaking) "rock" lovers that we are, our tastes rarely intersect. Although, I thought you may have liked The Dear Hunter & Balance and Composure more.
No need DarthMann. They were great live when I saw them last year. | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | WE COULD LEAVE THIS TOWN & RUN FOREVER. F**K, I don't care what year it is. | greg84
01.19.12 | I like The Deart Hunter, but this song didn't do anything for me. And Manchester Orchestra and Foo Fighters too. Both Mighty and Bridge Burning are great choices for sure, just I picked the other tracks. You seem to be digging a lot of pop so I found it bewildering you didn't include St. Vincent, Kimbra and Raphael Saadiq. | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | My songs lists always seem to lean a little towards pop. Your 1st 2 recos didn't do a great deal for me in terms of the upper echelon, while I haven't heard RS. | greg84
01.19.12 | While I loved Strange Mercy from my first listen, Vows was probably the biggest grower for me last year. I really went form 'decent' to 'near-masterpiece' on this one. You should listen to RS asap. | AliW1993
01.19.12 | Yaay We Bros | AsoTamaki
01.19.12 | Alright, nice job! It's good to see "Promises" getting some praise. Most people usually highlight "Anthology" as the best track on Major/Minor. I really like most of these here so I will check out the few that I haven't heard. Even the You Me At Six song! | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | Thought you were gonna break out into song there for a moment Ali.
Thanks AT. Thrice's album was so consistent. I just think 'Promises' has the biggest hook on it. | Tyrael
01.19.12 | ew | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | Atavanaelxy has arrived. | Fugue
01.19.12 | Nope. | Tyrael
01.19.12 | I find the lack of Kimbra on a pop-centered list kinda disturbing
and thanks for the compliment, Atavan is one of my heroes | Fugue
01.19.12 | AtaHero. | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | I think it's safe to say that Kimbra is an acquired taste. I liked some of her songs, but didn't feel anything was huge enough to be included here. Plus, a verse of hers is here. | Tyrael
01.19.12 | No Kimbra, no Lights, no Armistice, no Coeur De Pirate, no Gabrielle Alpin, no Kate Bush, ...
I'm burtthurt man, you seem to have missed/disliked pretty much every good pop effort from this year except for The Jezabels :/ | Tyrael
01.19.12 | Oh and Eisley, props for that | greg84
01.19.12 | I don't think Vows has any weak tracks. The album may not be the most instantly accessible pop release of the year, but in fact it's one of the very best... | Tyrael
01.19.12 | I almost forgot Marina's 'Fear and Loathing' too :/ | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | Gabrielle Aplin's 'Panic Chord' was there or thereabouts.
My loose rules may allow Marina to sneak into 2012 calculations if that song makes the new album. | Tyrael
01.19.12 | Ugh fine
this list is depressing me a little too much | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | Yeah, go make your own list Thomas.
And Greg, you actually had 4 of my Top 10 on your pop list. #2, 4, 5 & 8. While you had the artists of 2 others of my top 10 also there, just different songs. | Tyrael
01.19.12 | 'Yeah, go make your own list Thomas.'
Nobody cares about my tastes, my name is not Davey and I'm not a staffer ^^ | NorwichScene
01.19.12 | We do like a lot of the same stuff.. but Adele no.1. : / | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | I think you're a giver, not a taker Thomass.
Yeah Norwich, I think Adele practically transcended music this year... & most of it deservingly had to do with her 2 big hits. | Tyrael
01.19.12 | 'I think you're a giver, not a taker Thomass.'
I have no idea whatyou could possibly mean by that but it sounds cool I guess | WhiteNoise
01.19.12 | Where's 'Don't sit down cause I moved your chair'?! ;) agreed with 'Mighty' though, I definitely preferred it over 'Simple Math'...maybe because of the language/grammar barrier, it should be called 'Simple Maths!' | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | Like the AM album Croc, it just missed out.
Oh no, don't get a grammar battle going. I'll take Andy Hull's word for it. | AliW1993
01.19.12 | "Thought you were gonna break out into song there for a moment Ali."
I would do, although but for the end it'd probably just be a clusterfuck of random letters.
| DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | I reckon you might be a little more understandable. | AliW1993
01.19.12 | I dunno I've heard that thick geordie accents can be pretty unintelligible to anyone outside the boundaries of Newcastle. | AtavanHalen
01.19.12 | "Atavan is one of my heroes"
the fuck | FromDaHood
01.19.12 | Disagree with the Jack's Mannequin song | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | Sorry Ali, what did you just say... I was just imagining what you wrote spoken by the great (Soutampton) man Alan Shearer.
You don't like that song FDHood, or thought it should have been something else from the album? | EyeForAnEye
01.19.12 | Great list. | AliW1993
01.19.12 | Lol Shearer may as well have been speaking the Queen's English since the BBC polished him up.
On a completely unrelated note, you need to listen to the new First Aid Kit record. | Metamorphosis
01.19.12 | Agreed with 4, 12, 14, 16, 20, 27 and 32. Overall, a pretty good list (as per usual). | FromDaHood
01.19.12 | I really like it, but I prefer Amy, I and Platform Fire | DaveyBoy
01.19.12 | Thanks I4anI
Ali, I still can't believe your current manager can't hndle a League One side, but can an EPL side.
Thanks Meta. Not surprised you like most of the rockers on the list.
You sure it's not LSS (Lead Single Syndrome) FDH? There was nothing bad on that album, but 'My Racing Thoughts' stood out to me. | klap
01.19.12 | pleased. that sax on midnight city was exhilarating live | DaveyBoy
01.20.12 | It was played live? I just presume d a knob would be turned & it would come from nowhere. | Eko
01.20.12 | I was listing to the alternative station on Sirius last week and realized it was like the exact same as your general music taste Davey | Douglas
01.20.12 | THERE'S A PLACE ON OCEAN AVENUE | DaveyBoy
01.20.12 | Eko, I promise I am not the programmer. Haha. I might have to check it out... Although, my lists would then become even more predictable.
That's where you live, isn't it Dougie? | AliW1993
01.20.12 | Haha Pardew was doing a decent job before you sacked him man...
Can't pretend I was enthusiastic when we signed him up but he's turned everyone now. | Douglas
01.20.12 | Close enough Davey. | DaveyBoy
01.20.12 | "Decent"? It was League Freakin' One. And it's pretty much the same squad now doing well in the Championship, yet it wasn't good enough with Pardew to have the Saints much higher than mid-table.
If it was Pardew that was responsible for bring Ba in, then I'll give hima little credit I guess. | AtavanHalen
01.20.12 | sport men bloke sex with women | DaveyBoy
01.20.12 | Blame Ali, he was singing 'We Bros' with me, there was a high-five & then it all broke down. | AtavanHalen
01.20.12 | beers and shit | Fugue
01.20.12 | Having actually read the list now, it's aight in places. Trycolour is so much better than Endless Summer though. | DaveyBoy
01.20.12 | There's that Lead Single Syndrome again. I knew it would come, hence the comment/description. | Fugue
01.20.12 | Pshhh, not having it. | NeutralThunder12
01.20.12 | daytona white from the new glassjaw ep and lillian by the dear hunter are mine | DaveyBoy
01.20.12 | I preferred 'Too Late' on the Violet EP, but only just. | DaveyBoy
01.20.12 | Well, I know Dave Grohl himself loves that song. But I prefer the opener. | AtomicShane
01.20.12 | Y NO METAL? | DaveyBoy
01.20.12 | Emerrrrryyyyyy is metal! | AtavanHalen
01.20.12 | ladies and gentlemen
mr neil diamond | Acanthus
01.20.12 | 27! | iambandersnatch
01.20.12 | This is a pretty cool list. I think adele is a bit overrated, but at least she has some talent unlike most of the shyte on the charts.
p.s. anyone else unable to rate albums tonight? I was trying to rate something (actually it was the balance and composure lp that's on this list) and the request times out. Everything else about the site works fine /shrug | Vooligan
01.20.12 | The number one song was clearly 'You Should Consider Having Sex With a Bearded Man' by The Beards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJkLH4uZ73M | klap
01.20.12 | yeah m83 is a live band davey lol with a saxophonist and everything | DaveyBoy
01.20.12 | Thanks iambandersnatch. I think there is a problem with rating albums from the review page. You can do it from the band page & it works.
Billy, you're more than a Beard lover... You wanna have sex with them.
Good to hear Rudy. You never know with these sythy outfits these days. | Vooligan
01.20.12 | As their new song says; I'm in the mood for Beards. | DaveyBoy
01.20.12 | I'm sensing a pattern. | AlmostSeriousOpinion
01.20.12 | Awesome! Best songs list. | Sevhead
01.20.12 | m/ | renegadestrings
01.20.12 | i finally "matured" myself and realized that even though Rise Against may not be as raw and heavy as
they used to be, that doesn't mean their quality has declined. Endgame won me over in the past few
months and Architects is one of the most inspirational songs i've ever heard. and Disparity by Design
is the Occupy Wall Street anthem... no question.
great list btw, though i definitely would have included Defeater, BtBaM's Specular Reflection, going
Out in Style, and Limp Bizkit's Bring it Back. is he joking?! | anarchistfish
01.20.12 | 4 is amazing. I don't actually like Shake it Out that much.
12 is one of my favourite songs of the year, as is 37 and I completely agree with what you say about that hook. As for 26, I personally think Little Death is by far the best song on that album. | DaveyBoy
01.21.12 | "best songs list"? Didn't expect to see an (almost serious) opinion like that.
Ahhh renegade, if only everyone else could mature along with you. Oh man, I forgot to listen to 'Gold Cobra'... How dare I.
Fishy, just the way Josh sings the "edge of my seat" hook is enough to rank it where it is. Totally couldn't get it outta my head for a few weeks. | Storm In A Teacup
01.21.12 | I would put Midnight City higher. Like in top 3 | DaveyBoy
01.21.12 | Maybe. But the fact that any synth-pop is on my list is kinda like the equivalent. | AtavanHalen
01.21.12 | normally it's faggot music right | anarchistfish
01.21.12 | Well Midnight City and Born To Die by Lana Del Rey are both in my top 10 songs of last year and I don't really like either respective genre | AtavanHalen
01.21.12 | Both of those songs are fucking terrible | Sowing
01.21.12 | A lot of great songs on here Davey. I totally agree with your description of mighty- it almost took song of the year for me but I still give simple math a slight edge. Maybe my next blog post shamelessly praising the title tracks lyrics will make you feel the same way though. | anarchistfish
01.21.12 | "Both of those songs are fucking terrible"
nope | AtavanHalen
01.21.12 | yarp
boring overrated trash | Parallels
01.21.12 | This list is too modern pop for me, but it is well done. | anarchistfish
01.21.12 | yeah she is so bad live. she has the potential to be good but she just fucks around with the melodies too much | iambandersnatch
01.21.12 | I saw one of the SNL songs on youtube - I'm not sure what the big deal is. I mean yeah it was bad, but I've seen much worse at a live performance. It's weird how some things get blown out of proportion sometimes for seemingly no reason. | DaveyBoy
01.22.12 | No DavID, I like me a little portion of synth-pop. But more leaning towards the indie side of things, rather than the clubby side of things.
Thanks Sowing. I look forward to that post. Man, you can alrady work your way around that blog better than I can.
At least you can compliment the aesthetics Sonic. Thanks man.
I heard about that SNL performance. Without having seen it, you have to take into account she is young (I think) & inexperienced (I think). She might have been overawed by the occasion. | AtavanHalen
01.22.12 | yep you've def reclaimed yr cred there ck
was so worried you might have enjoyed something non-indie there for a second
hang on fucking what | DaveyBoy
01.22.12 | Oh yeah, coz I'm soooooo indie. Excuse me, while I go read Pitchfork for the next 2 hours. | AtavanHalen
01.22.12 | the fact you call it that and not p4k means you will never get bnm | Tyrael
01.22.12 | 'I'm soooooo indie'
Oh cmon Davey I've met metalheads with more indie cred than you | DaveyBoy
01.22.12 | Was gonna write P4K, but then I realised I wasn't typing on my mobile.
Umm, that was my point Thomas. | Tyrael
01.22.12 | It's my point that your pie chart filled with indie contradicts your actual 'taste' in music | AtavanHalen
01.22.12 | that's one angry dad | DaveyBoy
01.22.12 | "Indie" on is' lonesome (which is a genre here) is not on my pie-chart. The Alt/Indie, is more alt than indie. | AtavanHalen
01.22.12 | ALTERNATIVE TO GOOD MUSIC MORE LIKE | DaveyBoy
01.23.12 | Well, that's what your top 2 are. |
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