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TOP 10 SONGS OF 2009
Hey, it’s me. J. Stone. The guy who writes wrote That’s So Fetch everyday for a year and a half.
Good to see you again. Looks as though you’re doing well. I started this blog in July of 2008 with an audience of zero. As an up-and-coming blogger, I devoted my life to entertaining you people. You’d awake every morning with an email from That’s So Fetch at 7am Central Standard Time … then one day, you wake up, and it’s over … Oh how spoiled you were.
Then the blogger moves to New York and writes for various publications. I guess you could say I’m a sellout. Blame it on the man. Blame it on a rent payment or the fact that I buy my Golden Retriever $600 in cashmere sweaters a month.
Enough banter, more list. Don’t you ever think I wasn’t paying attention in 2009. Just because I dropped off the face of the earth does not mean I wasn’t planning this list all year.
Album, movies, and more lists coming soon…
THE TOP 10 SONGS OF 2009
10. CAGE THE ELEPHANT
“Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked”
“Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked” is a song with an identity crisis: an un-categorizable mashup of genre-crossing awesomeness. A song with a strong Jack White influence and just enough country, folk and rock to satisfy your musical taste buds.
9. NEKO CASE
“People Got A Lotta Nerve”
Neko Case is an artist you’ve probably never heard of and her 2009 album Middle Cyclone is probably an album you’ve never listened to — how unfortunate for you. She’s a brilliant songwriter and her voice is angelic. She has a diction that would allow her to interestingly sing the alphabet without the slightest hint of incurring boredom upon the listener.
8. THE AVETT BROTHERS
“The Perfect Space”
I was contemplating writing down every song from The Avett Brothers‘ major label debut, I and Love and You, onto tiny pieces of paper and drawing one out of a hat, but this song sticks out on the best record of 2009. Two songs in one: a soft ballad collides with a lil’ up-tempo folk ditty. The most musically appealing song from the album, but not necessarily the most entertaining — that distinction goes to “Kick Drum Heart”.
7. EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS
“Home”
By far one of the most unique songs released in the decade-ending 2009. A song driven by infectious whistling partnered with just the right amount of high school band instruments. Two simple vocalists are perfect for this folk tune, making it the 3rd best duet of the year (see nos. 5 and 1).
6. ZAC BROWN BAND
“Toes”
Just about every song on this list was an immediate addition to my iPod within minutes of hearing it, and “Toes” is no exception. It’s a song that - on first listen - by the end of the second chorus, you feel like you’ve been listening to it your entire life. Nothing is better than a hook that’s fun to sing-a-long to, and “Toes in the water, ass in the sand / not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand” might be the best of the year. “Toes” is my number one most played song of 2009.
5. KID CUDI
“Soundtrack 2 My Life”
Kid Cudi is the best thing to happen to hip-hop in years. I knew from the first 60 seconds of his winter ‘08 smash hit “Day N Nite” that his subsequent debut album, Man On The Moon - The End Of Day, would be incredible. Stocked with great singles, the #2 track on the album is the standout. If you like hip-hop, you must have this song in your collection.
4. WHITE LIES
“E.S.T.”
The best and most original rock song of 2009. White Lies has finally released a rock album worth listening to, and one of the better rock albums of the latter ‘00-’09 decade. Sonically impressive and a song that can but put on repeat … and repea … and repe … and rep … and re … and r …
3. EMINEM
“Beautiful”
Eminem = best solo rapper of all time
“Beautiful” = top 3 Eminem songs of all time
“Beautiful” = one of the best rap songs of all time?
2. LADY GAGA
“Speechless”
“Speechless” is Lady GaGa’s coming out party. And no - not out of the closet. This song is 100% proof that she’s an amazing talent and can write one hell of a song. If you haven’t heard this song, then you don’t know Lady GaGa. This isn’t “Poker Face” … it’s a maturation, a statement and a masterpiece.
1. JAY-Z FT. ALICIA KEYS
“Empire State of Mind”
I would put the top 3 songs of 2009 up against any songs from the entire decade. “Empire State of Mind” is easily one of the best songs released in the last 15-20 years. If you don’t like this song, you don’t like hip-hop. If aliens came to earth and asked for one song from each genre to define our race, I’d have no problem with “Empire State of Mind” representing the entire hip-hop genre.
(HONORABLE MENTION)
(11) WEEZER FT. SARA BAREILLES
“If You’re Wondering If I Want You To (I Want You To)”
Coming in as an honorable mention, “If You’re Wondering…” is the only curveball to make the list. Explanation: this song is different from the Rivers Cuomo-only version from Weezer’s latest album, Raditude. I found this version on YouTube and it’s unbelievably better than the song on the album, yet it’s not available to purchase…anywhere.
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NEW (RAP) SONGS FOR YOUR iPOD
BEASTIE BOYS
“TOO MANY RAPPERS (FEAT. NAS)”
Welcome back MCA, Mike D, and Ad Rock. It’s been too long. The Beastie Boys officially have their ill licenses back and have returned with the first single from their first (non-instrumental) album since 2004. “Too Many Rappers” calls back to late-80s and early-90s Beastie hip-hop. A simple drum beat that feels like it was transplanted from 1994’s Ill Communication supplements the back-and-forth MCing that we have grown to love from the BBoys. Their new album is titled Hot Sauce Commitee P. 1 and hits stores September 15.
KID CUDI
“MAKE HER SAY (FEAT. KANYE WEST & COMMON”
Cleveland-born, Brooklyn-based rapper Kid Cudi’s debut album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, doesn’t drop until September, but the first two singles released make it one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Paired with Kanye West, Kid Cudi has released two solid hip-hop songs in the smash hit “Day ‘N Nite” and now “Make Her Say”, a track that features Kanye and Common with some “Pokerface” GaGa samples. Kanye thankfully drops the whole vocoder phase and actually raps, as Cudi further solidifies himself as a mainstay in modern rap.
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MEMORIAL DAY/SUMMER ‘09 PLAYLIST
Memorial day is upon us, and we will all flock to our local lakes, rivers, or beaches to drink a few adult beverages and enjoy (or not enjoy) the presence of those closest to us. Memorial day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer, and a new summer can only mean two things: a 2009 summer playlist and chicks in ‘kinis.
I have put together a mix of newer songs, most of which were released since last summer. It’s a list of primarily upbeat, mainstream tunes that can be enjoyed by all of your friends.
There’s something for everyone: your ‘roid-raged 17-year-old linebacker brother, your bi-sexual liberal arts major cousin, your backwoods aunt and uncle, and your ghetto (or wannabe ghetto) sister-in-law can find pleasure in at least one song on this list.
Lady GaGa is a great choice for this summer. All of her songs are party-worthy and she doesn’t lack universal appeal. GaGa, Kid Cudi, The Lonely Island, and Jupiter Rising are some newcomers for the summer of ‘09. Check out their tunes and add them to your iPod.
And if you’re on a boat this summer and you aren’t listening to “I’m On a Boat”…then you should be revoked of your boating privileges. ‘Cause you’re on a boat motherfucker don’t you ever forget.
Your convenience is my priority, therefore I have posted a player so you can listen to the songs, followed by an iTunes iMix where you can download the songs directly. Enjoy.
TSF’s MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
SUMMER OF ‘09 PLAYLIST
NEW SONGS FOR YOUR iPOD (04.27.09)
KID CUDI
“DAY ‘N NITE”
I love this song and it should immediately be added to any summer mixes you will be making. The remix is much more dance friendly, but I like the stripped down version better. I hung out with Kid Cudi last week, he’s a cool dude. His album hits stores late summer.
TINTED WINDOWS
“DEAD SERIOUS”
Supergroup Tinted Windows released the first album last week, and “Dead Serious” is definitely the best track.
KELLY CLARKSON
“I DO NOT HOOKUP”
Great pop song. Actually written and recorded by Katy Perry, and Kelly Clarkson decided to release it as a single. Hear Katy Perry’s version here. Also, get “Long Shot” by Kelly Clarkson - arguably the best song on her new album.
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