Guest Admin Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 The other night, we had some friends over and as we discussed many things, the topic of Rolling Stone's top 100 singles came up. We agreed that the list was fucking lame. Sure there were some good selections, but a bulk of the list just goes to show the great disparity between mainstream listeners and me and my peers. Figuring that most of you would have your own differing opinions about your top songs of the year, I suggest you post in our comments or on the message board, your top 5 songs of the year. Here are mine: 1. Bon Iver “Skinny Love” 2. Austin Lucas “Go West” 3. Drag the River “Having a Party” (sam cooke cover) 4. Dillinger Four “Gainesville” 5. The Gaslight Anthem “59 sound” 1. Bon Iver “Skinny Love” The Lucero Board makes a mixtape nearly every month and the one for November not only included a few Suburban Home acts, but it included this song. I had been told to check out Bon Iver more than a few times, but this song was the standout on the mix. I could not stop listening to it. The song reminded me of what TV on the Radio might sound like if they were a solo act. I am sure that I have listened to it over 100 times since hearing it in November. 2. Austin Lucas “Go West” When we first started talking to Austin about the possibility of doing an album, he sent over some demos he had recorded. The songs were just him, his guitar, and singing, but the songs were out of this world. 6 of the songs made it onto the "At War With Freak Folk" 10" and those songs sound even better on vinyl. "Go West" was the song that stood out most. The song tells a sad story of heartbreak, but you wouldn't know it from the big chorus of "Go West Emily". We have put this demo version on our "Delicious Vinyl" LP and on the Tim Barry samplers, but Austin has just completed recording his first album for us, "Somebody Loves You" and the updated recording of this song with his family band will knock you on your socks. As great as the studio recording is, I will always cherish this demo recording. 3. Drag the River “Having a Party” (sam cooke cover) Drag the River are easily my favorite band on the planet and there are so many songs of theirs that could easily make a tops list, but for some reason, this cover of Sam Cooke was the song I listened to most. I know that bands don't like hearing that your favorite song of theirs is a cover, but they will agree that there was something magical with this recording. Jon and Chad recorded this really stripped down in Jon's garage and took it to the Blasting Room to do a few touch ups. You will hear a guy in the background screaming "yeah" throughout the song and that was a Drag the River fan from their "Live at the Green Door" recording that was cut and paste throughout the song. Somehow it works. I love that Jon and Chad trade verses and always being a fan of old soul, this cover just does it for me. Expect it on Drag's next album and their Under the Influence 7". 4. Dillinger Four “Gainesville” The long wait for the latest Dillinger Four album felt like an eternity and I was nervous at how good it would be. "Midwestern Songs", "Versus God", and the collection album, "This Shit is Genius" are 3 of my favorite albums and although I liked Situationist Comedy, it was my least favorite. Luckily these guys recorded an album that hits the mark and "Gainesville" was the rock anthem of 2008. The song that gives a shout out to Gainvesille Fest was our soundtrack at our first ever trip to the Fest. The hook "Feels like Summer in Octoooooooober just grabs you. 5. The Gaslight Anthem “59 sound” Side One Dummy really lucked out when they signed these rising stars from New Jersey. The band had only released one album and a 4 song ep before recording this breakout album. Taking inspiration from 50's soul, the band recorded their most polished album. Throughout the record you can hear elements of Bruce Springsteen, The Cure, and Sam Cooke, but this first single from the album really cooks. The band shot a video for the title track and every week the band reached a new milestone. I remember thinking how big of a deal it was when the video and the band was featured on Steven's untitled rock show. You just knew that it was going to be a big year for Gaslight. Hope you enjoy my tops list. I might try to get ralph to set up a stream of these songs so you to can hear them all, but let us know what songs you listened to most in 2008. I am planning on emailing a bunch of friends for their tops of 2008 so expect a page set up really soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Wow. Top 5 songs of the year...hmmm. Off With Their Heads - Go On Git Nobunny - Chuck Berry Holiday (didn't hear this until the 2008 repress came out, so it totally counts) Dopamines - Beer Telescope Future of the Left - adeadenemyalwayssmellsgood (came out at the end of 2007, but didn't hear it until 2008, so this one counts too). Steinways - Oh My Fucking Gosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think "the Classical Arrangement" on Civil War is my new favorite D4 song. The sentiment of the lyrics, the hook, the overall song being very unique...it's almost a non-sequitor song sonically on that record. Easily my favorite song of 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manicdogbert Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 The 59 Sound - The Gaslight Anthem The Bridge - The Loved Ones Pink Sabbath - Dananananaykroyd Mountains - Biffy Clyro Kicking and Screaming - Funeral for a Friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinfastbreak Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 1. Algernon Cadwallader - Serial Killer Status 2. Hot Chip - Ready for the Floor 3. Horse Feathers - Curs Of Weeds 4. Joan of Arc - A Tell-Tale Penis 5. Bon Iver - re:Stacks 6. Bridge and Tunnel - Night Owls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Wow. Top 5 songs of the year...hmmm.Off With Their Heads - Go On Git - I am You Dopamines - Beer Telescope Steinways - Oh My Fucking Gosh I will have to think about this but i know these will make my list as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 No order: The Steal - Horror Vacui Off With Their Heads - For the Four Bridge and Tunnel - Rubics Virgins - wwwzd Gaslight Anthem - Wherefore Art Thou, Elvis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickey Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Wow. Top 5 songs of the year...hmmm.Off With Their Heads - Go On Git - I am You Dopamines - Beer Telescope Steinways - Oh My Fucking Gosh I will have to think about this but i know these will make my list as well. You're a man of fine taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperinactive Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Gaslight Anthem - Great Expectations The Loved Ones - Sarah's Game Gatorface - Kid in a Candy Store Lagrecia - In the Grass Dead to Me - Little Brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyheavylowlow Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 The Walkmen - Red Moon Genghis Tron - Things Don't Look Good Manchester Orchestra - I Was A Lid Man Man - Poor Jackie Portugal. The Man - And I... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhythmgtr5 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I have a pretty wide range of stuff; Local H - BMW Man Portugal the Man - Created The Bronx - Pleasure Seekers Kanye West - Bad News Thrice - Moving Mountains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theambulancereview Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Awesome idea Virgil, my list is a little spread out. "Batman Is A Dead Man" - International Superheroes Of Hardcore "Festivus Yes! Bagels No!" - No Harm Done "Say I Won't (Recognize)" - The Gaslight Anthem "Wake The Sun" - The Matches "Amputations" - Tom Gabel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest naytoid Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Virgins - WWZD Cheap Girls - Through to me or Stop Now The Dopamines - Cupidity The Bronx - Six days a week Useless I.D - Night Stalker Gnarls Barkley - Charity Case Anchor Arms - Girl and a glacier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minty Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Dead to Me - Little Brother Damn, I forgot about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojie Horsie Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 im realizing how i did not buy many new punk albums this year, i only bought older stuff i discovered or represses Fucked Up - Father The Son Gaslight Anthem - The Patient Ferris Wheel TV On The Radio - Red Dress Vampire Weekend - Walcott Verse En Coma - In A Factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotterson Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 five songs is really hard... thrice - daedalus (this is probably my favorite) gaslight anthem - film noir chris wollard and the ship thieves - reason in my rhyme sleepercar - sound the alarm death cab - grapevine fires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacoconut Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 in no particular order cobralectric - cobra skulls the patient ferris wheel - the gaslight anthem little brother - dead to me you're not afraid of the dark are you? - look mexico for the four - off with their heads bringing them back to life - good luck you like baseball, i like ghosts - lagrecia spaz - n.e.r.d. oxford coma - vampire weekend dillinger four - gainsville and damn, it was hard to pick just 5. so i picked 10, and i might change that later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperinactive Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 yeah i need to give more than 5 for sure. so heres my top ten Gaslight Anthem - Great Expectations The Loved Ones - Sarah's Game Gatorface - Kid in a Candy Store Lagrecia - In the Grass Dead to Me - Little Brother Tom Gabel - Anna is a Stool Pigeon Chris Wollard - No Exception Polar Bear Club - Hollow Place The Knockdown - Squirrelaholic Off With Their Heads - I Am You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think my top five songs of the year are as follows (in no specific order): Polar Bear Club - Convinced I'm Wrong Norma Jean - Self-Employed Chemist The Gaslight Anthem - Say I Won't (Recognize) Weezer - Miss Sweeney The Loved Ones - The Inquirer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olmec Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 LaGrecia - The Montage The Gaslight Anthem - Senor and the Queen The Takers - Curse of a Drunk The Alkaline Trio - Calling All Skeletons The Loved Ones - Selfish Masquerade If I sat and thought long enough, though, I would probably change my mind several times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enjoyadrian Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 1. weezer - the greatest man that ever lived 2. crystal castles - crimewave 3. hot chip - ready for the floor 4. vampire weekend - a-punk 5. human highway - what world 6. sigur ros - gobbledigook 7. kanye west - street lights 8. dr dog - hang on 9. portugal the man - and i 10. the walkmen - in the new year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmonaut Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 In no particular order: In The Red - Marching Song The Gaslight Anthem - Blue Jeans and White T Shirts Olehole - Chimps' Night Out Gods & Queens - Untitled #3 Capsule - Sepsis Young Widows - 21st Century Invention/Delay Your Pressure The Gaslight Anthem - 59 Sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goraiders Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Gaslight- Senor and the Queen Gaslight- '59 sound Frank Turner- I knew Prufrock Frank Turner- Long live the queen Good Luck- Stars were Exploding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyheavylowlow Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think my top five songs of the year are as follows (in no specific order):Polar Bear Club - Convinced I'm Wrong Norma Jean - Self-Employed Chemist The Gaslight Anthem - Say I Won't (Recognize) Weezer - Miss Sweeney The Loved Ones - The Inquirer Seriously? that was like one of the worst songs on an already piss poor album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think my top five songs of the year are as follows (in no specific order):Polar Bear Club - Convinced I'm Wrong Norma Jean - Self-Employed Chemist The Gaslight Anthem - Say I Won't (Recognize) Weezer - Miss Sweeney The Loved Ones - The Inquirer Seriously? that was like one of the worst songs on an already piss poor album Oh, how wrong you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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