I’ve never done a top 10 list of songs for a whole decade, but here’s the first one. I look forward to doing another in 10 years’ time, and to seeing how these tunes hold up. They are picked from the top-3 singles for each year since 2000.
10. The Ting Tings -That’s Not My Name (2008)
This is a catchy tune from just last year - a cute little pop song.
9. The Avalanches - Frontier Psychiatrist (2002)
Is Dexter ill today? This weird, weird, weird song with endless samples comes together perfectly.
8. Sinead O’Connor - Jealous (2000)
I’m not a big Sinead fan, but every now and again she makes a great song. This is easily my fave of hers.
7. Rilo Kiley - Portions For Foxes (2005)
I have no idea what this song is about but I think it’s about how we’re all just going to be eaten eventually by wild animals.
6. Delerium with Matthew Sweet - Daylight (2001)
I have not heard a more perfectly constructed pop song.
5. Joss Stone - Super Duper Love (Are You Diggin’ One Me?) Pt. 1 (2004)
I only recently discovered that this song is a cover. Still good though.
4. Ida Maria - I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked (2009)
This is the only Norwegian hit on my list, probably ever.
3. Metric - Help I’m Alive (2009)
I love the double drum beat in this song.
2. Weezer - Hash Pipe (2001)
Mmm mmm drugs!
1. Brandi Carlile - The Story (2008)
I wish her new album was half as good as the one this song came from.
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