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Songs of the Decade -Part 5

60. Coldplay - Swallowed in the Sea (2005) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9Isurija1s Why: Coldplay have the ability to sing ambiguous lyrics and everyone finds their own meaning to them. Possibly about lost love, although it isn't really clear why the love is lost. The haunting vocals of Chris Martin backed by first by string choir, guitar chords and then a musical crescendo make this song a journey in music. 59. Wilco -Impossible Germany (2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPAbjNT7nQY Why: Finishes off with an rhythmic guitar solo for the last two minutes. The entire song is heavily guitar driven but with a folk and blues feel to it. Lyrics don't seem to have much to do with Germany but they mention Japan so it could be a WWII thing. 58. Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out of My Head(2001) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFx3WX4DES0 Why: Those 'La-La-La' vocals are what make the whole song. There's a whole bunch of catchy hooks in here.But this song is good b...

Songs of the Decade -Part 1

Maybe I'm a whole year late. Then again, maybe it takes a whole year to come up with the songs of the decade.Or maybe I'm really bored. Anyway, here's my list (and if your don't like it, make your own): 100. Johnny Cash - Hurt (2002) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o22eIJDtKho Why: Possibly the best cover of all time. Cash takes the Nine Inch Nails original and carries it to another level of melancholy. When he plays that single note over and over you feel as if you'll never be happy again. only Johnny Cash can stay relevant for four decades at such a high level. 99. Justice - D.A.N.C.E. (2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49esza4eiK4 Why: The French electronic duo made the ultimate Micheal Jackson tribute with this song.And they did it before he died too. Complete over the top melody with a child chorus hook, this song remained infectiously catchy even with all the overexposure. 98. The Streets - Dry Your Eyes (2004) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHOf3s70w-c Why:...