69. The Lumineers – Stubborn Love
One of those track where you love it or hate it. I can't imagine too many people feeling the latter though, such a heartfelt track that deserves as much attention as it can get.
68. Sigur Ros – Ekki múkk
Another jaw droppingly beautiful track by the band that specializes in creating such tracks.
67. Animal Collective – Applesauce
It is very hard to rank the tracks from this album but this is the first track featured from Animal Collective's 'Centipede' on this year's list. The pre-chorus transition is orgasmic to say the least.
66. The Mars Volta – Aegis
Mars Volta is incredibly smooth at slowing things down only to eventually rock things out in their typical fashion such as this one. It's a shame that this seems to be the last track featured by them since they decided to shut things down as of 2013.
65. Bloc Party – Octopus
The last few bands seem to dominate past Top Track lists and Bloc Party is no different. It has been awhile since they released new tracks after Kele tried to establish his solo act. This track has a very 'Silent Alarm' feel to it.
64. Fiona Apple – Every Single Night
Wow. Just let Fiona's lyrics drive you through this track like Mr. Toad's Wild ride only to have her run you over with a freight train.
63. Hop Along – Tibetan Pop Stars
Frances Quinlan has the quintessential 'Indie' voice. The first 2/3 of this track is a well crafted balance between straightforward instruments with lyrics that are anything but. The last 1/3 is when you can almost hear her heart bleeding out of her mouth.
62. How To Dress Well – Cold Nites
Atmosphere. That is what this track makes a significant achievement in creating.
61. Lemonade – Neptune
Another track that creates a wonderful atmosphere and lyrics that pair up with it like milk & honey...or Lemonade in this case I guess.
60. Animal Collective – Wide Eyed
The second track featured from 'Centipede Hz'. This song showcases Deacon's return to the band with a bang.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Top 100 Tracks of 2012 (#79-70)
79. Yeasayer – Henrietta
Typical Yeasayer hit that has driving bass along with a chorus that is catchy as hell.
78. Danny Brown – Grown Up
His lyrics may be pretty silly at times but the beat here is silky smooth.
77. Purity Ring – Obedear
Such a great atmosphere created in this track that is easy to get lost in.
76. Dirty Projectors – Dance For You
Off-beat ballad with a clean guitar cautiously plucking at chords while the driving bass and light drumming play off each other.
75. Real Estate – Exactly Nothing
Real Estate create another classic road-trip style track. You can just imagine listening to this while driving down highway 101 with the windows rolled down.
74. Crystal Castles – Pale Flesh
This track isn't supposed to make you feel comfortable. With the screeching synth riff and Alice Glass' singing sounding like she's trapped in a basement asking for help. There is an underlying beauty to this track when everything seems to line up in sync with the beat and the calm nature of the track before the impending synth comes back in.
73. Passion Pit – Take A Walk
A much more commercial sounding Passion Pit is not necessarily a bad thing. This actually took a bit longr to get used to than their previous work because it was a tad more mainstream. Their maturing sound is a sign of more good things to come.
72. Hot Chip – Night And Day
This is a track that fits right into the Hot Chip greatest hits catalog. Driving beat, catchy lyrics, and weird sounds that lead you to believe there would be no other way to compose this track the more you listen to it. The breakdown starting at 3:04 is classic Hot Chip.
71. Kanye West – Mercy
I don't know how they dreamt up this track but it definitely works and the beat is killer.
70. Bat For Lashes – Lilies
Natasha Kahn has one of the most underrated voices in all of music. She is able to elicit so many different emotions in each of her lyrics it's uncanny.
Typical Yeasayer hit that has driving bass along with a chorus that is catchy as hell.
78. Danny Brown – Grown Up
His lyrics may be pretty silly at times but the beat here is silky smooth.
77. Purity Ring – Obedear
Such a great atmosphere created in this track that is easy to get lost in.
76. Dirty Projectors – Dance For You
Off-beat ballad with a clean guitar cautiously plucking at chords while the driving bass and light drumming play off each other.
75. Real Estate – Exactly Nothing
Real Estate create another classic road-trip style track. You can just imagine listening to this while driving down highway 101 with the windows rolled down.
74. Crystal Castles – Pale Flesh
This track isn't supposed to make you feel comfortable. With the screeching synth riff and Alice Glass' singing sounding like she's trapped in a basement asking for help. There is an underlying beauty to this track when everything seems to line up in sync with the beat and the calm nature of the track before the impending synth comes back in.
73. Passion Pit – Take A Walk
A much more commercial sounding Passion Pit is not necessarily a bad thing. This actually took a bit longr to get used to than their previous work because it was a tad more mainstream. Their maturing sound is a sign of more good things to come.
72. Hot Chip – Night And Day
This is a track that fits right into the Hot Chip greatest hits catalog. Driving beat, catchy lyrics, and weird sounds that lead you to believe there would be no other way to compose this track the more you listen to it. The breakdown starting at 3:04 is classic Hot Chip.
71. Kanye West – Mercy
I don't know how they dreamt up this track but it definitely works and the beat is killer.
70. Bat For Lashes – Lilies
Natasha Kahn has one of the most underrated voices in all of music. She is able to elicit so many different emotions in each of her lyrics it's uncanny.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Top 100 Tracks of 2012 (#89-80)
89. Crystal Castles – Affection
CC at their best. Pre-gaming song for hipsters.
88. Right Away, Great Captain! – Blame
Song by Andy Hall, who was responsible for 2011's Song of the Year, Simple Math.
87. Fiona Apple – Werewolf
Fiona is back and her superior singer/song writer skills are showcased here.
86. Julia Holter – In the Same Room
A very odd song that teeters on the edge of being above average to amazing.
85. The Mars Volta – In Absentia
The ending of this track almost feels like The Mars Volta setting like a sun at dusk, creating the very image they chose to represent their final album.
84. alt-J – Tessellate
This song has a serious deal with it sound to it.
83. The xx – Try
How many great subtle guitar riffs are in this track, no seriously?
82. Rick Ross – Stay Schemin
Rick Ross & Drake seem to reach their pinnacle anytime they collaborate, but hey... we weren't with them shootin' in the gym, so what do we know?
81. The Shins – Simple Song
No year is complete without a classic Shins track.
80. Hop Along – No Good Al Joad
Emo music is short for 'emotion' and boy is this song full of Emo.
CC at their best. Pre-gaming song for hipsters.
88. Right Away, Great Captain! – Blame
Song by Andy Hall, who was responsible for 2011's Song of the Year, Simple Math.
87. Fiona Apple – Werewolf
Fiona is back and her superior singer/song writer skills are showcased here.
86. Julia Holter – In the Same Room
A very odd song that teeters on the edge of being above average to amazing.
85. The Mars Volta – In Absentia
The ending of this track almost feels like The Mars Volta setting like a sun at dusk, creating the very image they chose to represent their final album.
84. alt-J – Tessellate
This song has a serious deal with it sound to it.
83. The xx – Try
How many great subtle guitar riffs are in this track, no seriously?
82. Rick Ross – Stay Schemin
Rick Ross & Drake seem to reach their pinnacle anytime they collaborate, but hey... we weren't with them shootin' in the gym, so what do we know?
81. The Shins – Simple Song
No year is complete without a classic Shins track.
80. Hop Along – No Good Al Joad
Emo music is short for 'emotion' and boy is this song full of Emo.
Top 100 Songs of 2012 (#100-#90)
100. Bear In Heaven - Sinful Nature
Creates a great atmosphere of coked out proportions. Although nothing will ever strip Destroyer's "Kaputt" for that title.
99. Ra Ra Riot - Beta Love
Great dance beat and even better bass diddies throughout the song. Recommended for anyone that likes Passion Pit.
98. Fighting With Wire – Didn't Wanna Come Back Home
Early 00's sounding track. Very catchy and easy to get into but not much more than that. Heavily inspired by Foo Fighters.
97. Bloc Party – Day Four
You know it's a good year in music when I have a Bloc Party song ranked in the 90's. Classic chill Bloc Party track.
96. Frank Ocean – Pyramids
Very refreshing track and nearly clocks in at 10'. Not only dos it have a good beat(s) but features better guitar towards the end than most 'rock' songs these days.
95. Burial – Loner
Burial is above average background music and this is the most accessible track on his latest release 'Kindred'.
93. Of Montreal – We Will Commit Wolf Murder
The bass on this track is ridiculous and a great summer track. Runs a couple minutes too long though.
92. Death Grips – Hacker
If songs received an MPAA rating this would definitely be NC-17. If you aren't in for extreme music do not listen to this track. On the flip-side, if you like things a little hardcore/explicit then this track is for you. Great track.
91. Hot Chip – Look At Where We Are
For a band that is known for releasing some of the catchiest pop songs of the last decade this definitely classifies as a ballad. They manage to add in some of their unique elements to make it catchy as hell.
90. By The Sea – Dream Waters
Just a great track that seemed to stick with me after every time I listened to it. Definitely a great song to listen to while driving by the coastline.
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