Top 20 Original Songs
20. Foster The People, "Helena Beats"
I'm sorry everyone, but I just cannot stand "Pumped Up Kicks." This song is far superior to FTP's megahit.
19. The Sounds, "Something To Die For"
The lead single from the album of the same name, which is the only album this year that I downloaded at midnight on the day of its release.
18. Dum Dum Girls, "Bedroom Eyes"
These indiepop girls are always low key and infectious.
17. Erik Hassle, "Are You Leaving"
I generally do not care for male vocals, especially in modern pop music. This is an exception.
16. Martin Solveig & Dragonette (featuring Idoling), "Big In Japan (Album version)"
No, it's not an Alphaville cover. Just a catchy club track.
15. Moby, "Be The One"
Moby's output has been on a steady decline for a few years now, but every now and then he manages to sound like his old self again.
14. OK Go, "The Greatest Song I Ever Heard"
The single from the soundtrack to Morgan Spurlock's The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.
13. Sleepy Rebels, "Better Day"
This band is so charming, sweet and soft. Which is probably why no one ever notices them (and also why the link is for an iTunes page, because this song is not on Youtube)
Listen to a 90-second sample here.
12. Eleanor Friedberger, "I Won't Fall Apart On You Tonight"
I was never a big fan of The Fiery Furnaces, but their lead singer's solo album this year is fantastic.
11. Lindi Ortega, "All My Friends"
Nick got to meet her. I'm incredibly jealous.
10. Esben And The Witch, "Marching Song"
I love the song too, but the video is AMAZING!
9. Sleepy Rebels, "Beautiful"
And here they are again, the only artists with more than one song in my Top 20.
Listen to a 90-second sample here.
8. Florence + The Machine, "Shake It Out"
What can I say, I like bombastic pop.
7. Kidneythieves, "The Invisible Plan"
While I really liked her solo work, I'm happy that Free Dominguez is back with her old band. Newer industrial pop/rock is pretty terrible, so I'd like to keep as many of the genre's veterans around as possible.
6. Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"
Sure, it may rob its beat from a Madonna song, but since Gaga is Madonna's heir-apparent anyway, I don't see it as a problem.
5. The Joy Formidable, "Whirring"
I've never liked any instance where I've seen them perform this song live, but damn do I love the studio version.
4. Shiny Toy Guns, "The Sun"
Since reteaming with their original singer Carah Faye Charnow, Shiny Toy Guns keep saying a new album is coming. But so far this one song is the only evidence that they've done anything at all.
I also really like the remix they released, which makes the song sound at home in the late-1980's.
3. Balam Acab, "Oh, Why"
This was my go-to song for relaxing this year.
2. Ivy, "The Conversation"
Ivy returned after a 5 year break with one of their strongest albums yet. The songs get better and better as the album progresses, leading to this great closing track.
1. The Raveonettes, "Apparitions"
I listened to no other song as often this year as I did this one. Sparse, kinda haunting, but still catchy. I love it.
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