Top 25 Songs of 2010 Part 1 25-21

I love reading the year-end lists that pop up on all the cool blogs so I thought if they're that much fun reading they must be at least 17% more fun creating. So I've decided to share my top 25 songs of 2010. I compiled this list by going through the top rated and heavily played songs in my iTunes library from 1/1/2010 to the present. The release date for these songs is irrelevant as they're all new to me. What's interesting is that I learned about some of these songs from year-end lists from last year but they're that good. So maybe I can pass the (re)gift on to you with my favorite songs this year.

25. Front Row by Metric

I think I heard about this song through pandora on a 6 underground playlist. The similarity between Sneaker Pimps is definitely there but I just love the little hooks that this song has. There are at least 2 different parts that will get stuck in your head aside from the chorus which isn't always a given with any song.

24. All for Myself by Sufjan Stevens

I fell in love with Sufjan's music a few years ago when iTunes had his song Chicago as a free download of the day. His latest album is nothing like what I was used to. Gone is the laid back, quirky indie rock with a prominent banjo part and what replaced it is mind-bogglingly complex electronica. I hadn't listened to any of his latest album before seeing him Live in October but ever since then it's been on constant rotation and this is one of my favorite tracks from the Age of Adz.

23. Secrets by Onerepeblic

I've always kind of liked Onerepublic but this song just cemented them as a guaranteed good listen. I thought the cello part was some famous Bach cantina or something but it's actually composed by the band so props to them. Also I have a weekness (like most of America) for anything Timbaland produces.

22. I Walked by Sufjan Stevens

Here's another good song off of Age of Adz. Sufjan described it as Sade-esque at the concert I attended. I'm not sure if I'd describe it as that but it is a little more sensual than some of his other stuff.

21. Somewhere in the Between by Streetlight Manifesto

Thank you Grooveshark! This was recommended to me by using the Radio function on Grooveshark.com which is kind of like but not as good as Pandora's suggestions. I've always loved Ska, I don't know if I would have found my wife without our mutual appreciation for the band Five Iron Frenzy. So for me to find a somewhat newish ska song I like was a true revelation. I appreciate the meaning behind this song with it's "live life to the fullest" attitude. And I love the lines about idolizing the dead and idealizing the past because I think we all do those things all the time. Just remember the people that did great things in the past were people just like you and me who took the calling they had from God and put it into action. Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. (James 4:17 NLT) So get off your lazy butts and be great, it might help to blare this song in the car to pump you up though!