25. M.I.A. "Galang"
24. 50 Cent vs. the Game "Hate it or Love it"
23. Shout Out Louds "the Comeback"
22. We Are Scientists "Nobody Move, Nobody Gets Hurt"
21. The Fray "Cable Car"
20. LCD Soundsystem "Daft Punk is Playing at My House"
19. Bright Eyes "First Day of My Life"
18. The White Stripes "the Denial Twist"
17. The Futureheads "Hounds of Love"
16. The Bravery "An Honest Mistake"
15. Kanye West "Gold Digger"
14. Doves "Black & White Town"
13. M83 "Teen Angst"
12. Gorillaz - "Feel Good Inc."
11. Motion City Soundtrack "Everything is Alright"
10. Ryan Adams "Let it Ride"
9. Bloc Party "Here We Are"
8. The Killers "All These Things That I've Done"
7. Coldplay "Speed of Sound"/"Fix You"
6. The Stereophonics "Dakota"
5. The Afters "Beautiful Love"
Fits a good template for how a rock song should be played. I was drawn into the song immediately by the singer's voice. This might end up being a one hit wonder, but it's a great song to be known for.
4. Franz Ferdinand "Do You Want To?"
Franz quickly shut the door on being a one album wonder. The song even follows the "Take Me Out" formula of going in a different direction after fooling the listener of the pace of the song. The video is incredible as well. Matter of fact - if you don't like this song, you may not be cool.
3. Foo Fighters "Best Of You"
Definitely one of their best, probably one of their strongest. This song was packed w/ so much more emotion than most of the rock music released this year. I've been a fan of the band since I was young, and it's a refreshing feeling to not outgrow the music as a fan. The Foo Fighters are staying relevant and continuing to produce great music
Terrific voice and fantastic melody. A jaded lovesong defied by distance begging for another chance finds a way to creep into my heart. The touching moment happens at the end of the song with the lyrics "any inch of you that hasn't said it all or read it all or sung my life away."
1. Kelly Clarkson "Since U Been Gone"
I'm well aware of flak I may receive by praising this as the top single, but it's well deserved. Without a doubt, this changed pop music. It crossed boundaries where rockers such as Ted Leo and Butch Walker have been heard covering it.
A theme I repeatedly mention is energy, and this track brings it. Kelly's vocals compliment the edgy rock tone of the pop anthem. What works for this song is that Kelly has conviction in her voice. She believes what she is singing. Since U Been Gone provides a happy ending and strength to the hurdle or heartbreak that we may experience in life.
