Opening the top 10 here is the second entry by Bat For Lashes, at the first listen it seems like any other piano ballad, but it is more than only this, the lyrics are beautiful and along with Natasha's voice bring a huge load of emotion to the song, it is a grower and now I see how it was a good choice for lead single.
Jack White
"Freedom At 21"
There is a genre called blues rap? My limited music taste doesn't know such thing, but if I had to classify Freedom At 21 it would be probably the closest thing that would come to my mind. This song rocks, jams, is dirty and has another Mr. White's great guitar work, the drums are exceptional too.
Dinosaur Jr.
"Watch The Corners"
Heavy yet sweet melodies, a breathtaking guitar solo and smooth vocals, that's the formula to make a great rock song and Dinosaur Jr. knows it very well. Also, an impressive music video.
DINOSAUR JR.!!! So awesome! They are one of the all-time greats, and i'm glad you charted "Watch the Corners" on your list, and especially charting it so high! Love it! And I also love "Freedom at 21." Blues rap is a genre descriptor for it, you're right.
Really great set! Looking forward to the top seven!