It is that time of year again. The “Best Of” season, the best singles, best album and best artists of the year. The lists are all over the internet, magazines and TV shows. I am sure that everyone of these lists use very scientific calculations and means to decide their rankings, and the list below is no exception. I used various facts, figures and statistics to compile my list of top 25 songs of 2010. (Who am I kidding, this is all opinion based somewhat on my musical whim, fancies and other highly unscientific reasons.)
You may ask why 25? Well first Josh and I tried to create our top ten lists, and well this was an utter failure on all accounts. It was impossible to whittle down our favorites to just ten. And twenty, too easy, lets add five more into the whole mess and together you will get the top 50 songs as seen by C&B.
After the Top Ten, number order really loses nearly all meaning, just an FYI.
1. Alphabeat – DJ (I Could be Dancing)
This is hands the best song of 2010. ‘DJ’ is what Pop music should be, infectiously fun, campy, and really doesn’t take it self too seriously. With a perfect tip to 90′s Euro dance-pop and something all their own, Alphabeat is something special in the world of Pop music. ‘DJ’ has done more to make me smile this year alone than maybe any other song.
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2. Robyn – Hang With Me
Robyn truly one of music’s most masterful writers, my good friend DJ MAJR sums it up the best, “[Robyn] is catchy without being vapid.” Honest, sincere and beautiful, Robyn is able to tell a story like very few in music can.
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3. HURTS – Better Than Love
From Theo’s enthralling voice, to rich full synths that ebb and flow creating a whirlwind of sound, to brooding lyrics that cut straight through it all, ‘Better Than Love’ is a song that stands out from everything else in Pop.
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4. Example – Kickstarts
Completely new and unique is the way to describe ‘Kickstarts’ and anything Example creates. ‘Kickstarts’ really is an endearingly sweet love song about the highs and lows of every relationship; expertly paired with explosive beats and high energy synths that are the perfect embodiment of all the excitement love brings. Plan and simple its quite brilliant!
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5. Kylie Minogue – Get Outta My Way
Her want to live to the fullest and her lust for life is contagious and passed through her music to everyone who listens to it. ‘Get Outta My Way’ is no exception, full of spunk and sass with that ever present exuberant joy.
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6. Japayork – Teenagers
For me there is a visceral reaction/connection to this song that I feel every time the chorus hits. The urge to escape; to leave the problems, pain and strife of the world behind and enjoy the now. Revel the moment you are in, to love life and the people you are sharing it with.
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7. Penguin Prison – The Worse It Gets
Penguin Prison has created the perfect musical embodiment of the yearning I get to leave the noise of the world behind and get away from it all.
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8. Chew Lips – Slick
Cool synth beats paired with piano chords and deep bass that build excitement through the whole song. Tig’s voice perfectly floats over the beats telling the story of memories and life gone by.
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9. Goldfrapp – Alive
Disco is alive! Glam and glitter. I would say more but it would only cheapen it.
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10. Bright Light Bright Light – Love, Pt 2.
‘Love Pt. 2′ overwhelms you with the carefree exuberance that comes with realizing you are able to feel love’s faint flutter in your heart again.
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11. Florence and The Machine – Dog Days Are Over
12. Joe McElderry – Real Late Starter
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13. Cassette Kids – Spin
14. Delphic – Doubt
15. Moneypenny – Destroy
16. Gorillaz – Doncamatic
17. Aeroplane – Without Lies (ft. Sky Ferreira)
18. Sia – I’m In Here
19. Katy Perry – Teenage Dream
20. Frankmusik & Computer Club – Losing Streak
21. The Ting Tings – Hands
22. Kaskade – Fire In Your New Shows (ft. Dragonette)
23. Ellie Goulding – Lights
24. Lights – My Boots
25. Hyper Crush – Keep Up
