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The ATRL Interactive Music Xchange 2005 Hullabaloo!
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Here I am..once again! (I'm torn in to pieces) hehe
"Can't you help me as I'm startin to burn?"
29. "Bat Country" by Avenged Sevenfold
I heard this song back in July, and I hated it. Then I gave it another listen in August and liked it but it was a forgettable song. Then, when the song blew up in October, I admittedly loved it! I guess hearing it all the time did something to me. How this band made TRL though, we'll never know. I remember how awkward it was seeing this band for the first time on TRL with Good Charlotte - ahmm, how are they even friends? Anyways, "Bat Country" colonized my top 10, spending 8 of its 45 days at #1. The "Beast and the Harlot" is also cleaning up on my countdown now.
"I never said I'd lie and wait forever.."
28. "The Ghost of You" by My Chemical Romance
In a never ending stream of war-themed videos this year, My Chemical Romance made the best one. The band transformed into military men and made the really emotional video for "The Ghost of You," the third best track on their CD. "The Ghost of You" was totally underrated, but thats because it was the followup to their multi-successful "Helena." On my countdown, however, TGOY beat out Helena, and spent 45 straight days in the top 12.
"To be yourself is all that you can do.."
27. "Be Yourself" by Audioslave
I already explained by love for Audioslave in my #44 description, but let's face it; I'm not the only one who loves the band. Radio definitely loves Audioslave, and when you have rock radio on your side that's KEY. "Be Yourself" was easily one of the most successful songs at rock radio this year, and I think it spent a few weeks at #1 on the airplay charts. I was really excited for new Audioslave this year, especially when I heard this song for the first time on the radio. Chris Cornell's voice is great on this song, as well as Tom Morello's guitar at the bridge.
"I tear my heart open just to feel
26. "Scars" by Papa Roach
Think alcohol. Think alcoholic girlfriend. Think candle. And think a house burning down. When you add all those elements and Taylor Cole (the girl from Ryan Cabrera's "True" video), you get the video for "Scars." I have Papa Roach's CD and I knew this song was going to be big. I knew it would skyrocket them back to "Last Resort" fame. And this song probably would've been top 20 for the year. That is if it didn't get as big as it did! I am so sick of this song now!, but considering it's a year end countdown, I had to pay homage to my feelings at midyear, when I loved the song. "Scars" retired, but most people can't seem to let it go - the song is still one of the most quoted in profiles, away messages, and my heartbroken couples.
Comment. I'll be back later. Top 25 (Or 26 since there might be another tie!)
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Audio, MCR, and Avenged!
Sicccck.
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you put Breakin on! (which was on my 04 list) I always wondered why that song never kaboomed.
but..
Scars is
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Cool list so far. "Scars" is horrible but I also knew it would be huge. 2004 had "The Reason," 2005 had "Scars," and hopefully, 2006 will have "A Different Kind of Pain." I **** you not, that song deserves all the airplay it can get. It's THAT good.
Nice to see NIN on the countdown..."Only" is much higher, right? RIGHT? It better be.
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TOP 25 here we go!
"I'm at the end of my report again.."
25. "Make A Move" by Incubus
Hey everyone out there, Incubus had a song in 2005. What you didn't know? Actually, most fans didn't know that Incubus had a song out in 2005. The song did decent at rock radio, but not as well as former hits such as "Drive" and the #1 song of 2004 "Megalomaniac." Let alone it was from the horrible Jamie Foxx movie, "Stealth." Still, Incubus managed to top my chart numerous times and retired in late July. Hopefully, they'll be back in 2006 with some new rockin' material.
"Think before you make up your mind.."
24. "Some Say" by Sum 41
MTV is biased against Sum 41. They played them all the time back in the day, but when Sum 41 release their BEST CD, MTV and MTV2 just won't play them. That's why you probably never heard this song unless you tuned in for its 26 second First Look on TRL one day. "Some Say" is the strongest single on Chuck and my personal favorite. That's why I'm so surprised that no one really embraced this song - but then again, maybe it's the fact that radio barely played it either and no one got a chance to hear it. I can't stress how great the CD is and how everyone should buy it (or download it :wink. "Some Say" debuted in August at #5 and went on to retire right in the same spot.
"Run Away Run Away, I'll Attack.."
23. "Attack" by 30 Seconds to Mars
Hey you Cameron Diaz stalkers and fans of the movie "Alexander!" Do you guys know who Jared Leto? Still not familiar? Think back to the early 90's show, "My So Called Life?" Hmm, well did you know he had a band? Of course I did.....not. Until informed by a friend, I never knew Jared Leto had a band! And for those of you who have no idea is - don't worry! But do me a favor and listen to the greatness of "Attack." When Jared screams "Run away Run away" over and over, it just does something. I wish I could put this song so much higher, but there is too much competition lurking in the future. If I think about it though, Jared is the highest charting "true actor" on the countdown.
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I agree with 'Chuck' being the best S41 album. S41 is so good.
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"Make a Move" -_____-
Even for an Incubus song, it was very bland and unoriginal...sounded like a ACLOTM leftover.
TRL always ditches former charttoppers on their countdown. Korn anyone? Sum 41 were always on there, and when their best songs ("Pieces," "Some Say," "We're All to Blame") were only given First Looks, people looked the other way because that's all they were--First Looks, not full-length premieres, and that's why TRL has been going downhill...good music gets shunned and only the disgusting Black Eyed Peas/Hilary Duff ******** gets recognized. Anyways, "Some Say" is awesome, I wish it followed the same success as "Pieces."
I've never heard "Attack." Maybe I should give it a listen.
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Rounding out the night with two more..
"I got another confession to make..I'm not fool.."
22. "Best of You" by Foo Fighters
"Best of You" is hands down the universal rock song of 2005. It's on every countdown, the #1 song at rock radio, nominated for every rock award the past year. Why? "Best of You" defines rock. Truly, it is a REALLY GOOD rock song. No special effects, no tricky dance moves, just 4 guys playing their instrument and a Dave Grohl singing his heart out. And when you heard the opening "I got another confession to make.." you knew from there you'd like this song. If you hate this song, something must be wrong. I didn't hate it. It retired at #10 on July 23.
"I won't cross these streets until you hold my hand.."
21. "Swing Life Away" by Rise Against
"Give it All", their first single (if that's the right name) was so bad we won't even talk about it. Then Rise Against came out with a much calmer and hell of a lot better song titled "Swing Life Away." "Swing Life Away" is the perfect song to listen to on a road trip and just sing along with your buddies "We get by here fine just on minimage way." (Considering since all of my friends and I do.) "Swing Life Away" reminded me of a Lifehouse-style song, just hundred katrillion times better than anything they'd put out. "Swing Life Away" put the guys on the map in 2005 as one of the artists to look out for. And I definitely looked out for them - putting them on my countdown for 45 days.
That's it. We're about to crack the top 20 and I can't wait. 4 clues to hold you over until tomorrow!
- Another TIE in the top 20 so 21 songs left! Weeee!
- Buckwheat? What!
- The band who had the #1 song on 2004's year end countdown
- and a couple of guys who were up to no good and started makin trouble on the ocean
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Quote:
Originally posted by chevellerolet
- and a couple of guys who were up to no good and started makin trouble on the ocean
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the Minnesota Vikings?
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50. "The Clincher" by Chevelle
49. "The Hand That Feeds" by Nine Inch Nails
47. "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day
46. "Helena" by My Chemical Romance
45. "Time to Waste" by Alkaline Trio
44. "Doesn't Remind Me" by Audioslave
43. "DOA" by Foo Fighters
42. "Do You Want To?" by Franz Ferdinand
40. "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson
39. "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day
38. "My Eyes Burn" by Matchbook Romance
37. "Existentialism on Prom Night" by Straylight Run
36. "Pieces" by Sum 41
34. "Twisted Transistor" by Korn
32. "Soul Meets Body" by Death Cab for Cutie
31. "Silhouette Serenade" by Vendetta Red
29. "Bat Country" by Avenged Sevenfold
28. "The Ghost of You" by My Chemical Romance
27. "Be Yourself" by Audioslave
24. "Some Say" by Sum 41
23. "Attack" by 30 Seconds to Mars
22. "Best of You" by Foo Fighters
21. "Swing Life Away" by Rise Against
Great List So Far....
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Before I start posting the top 20, let me say how excited I am to post these songs. I love and live for music and this is the best top 20 I've ever had. Ooh, and as a gift I'll be posting previous year's songs too!
"I just can't look it's killing me..
20. "Mr. Brightside" by the Killers
2003 20. "Bandages" by Hot Hot Heat
2004 20. "Last Train Home" by lostprophets
It's tough for a no-name band to break through and the Killers did just that. It's even tougher for a band to come out with a hit single after an immense hit. And yet again the Killers did that. Following their huge "Somebody Told Me" the Killers came back with the second single "Mr. Brightside." The video was the second video to feature Eric Roberts this year aside from Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together." "Mr. Brightside" was a pretty cool song, but fell victim to radio overkill. That's why it fits right where it does at #20. Hopefully the band will come back with an amazing sophomore album.
"You better turn that thing around.."
19. "Don't Tread on Me" by 311
2003 19. "Outtathaway" by the Vines
2004 19. "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" by Chevelle
If it weren't for Mark, 311 would've never been my favorite band today. After seeing so many posts I checked the band out (I mean I knew some of their stuff) but I loved them. "Evolver" was an AMAZING CD, and I couldn't wait to pick up their newest CD in August. And then I did - but where is my CD now? Just sitting in my desk. Sorry to say, I was disappointed. Except for a few songs, "Don't Tread on Me" didn't do anything for me. The lead track was one of my favorites though. It spent all 45 days on my countdown never falling below #6. And the most amazing experience of my year was seeing the band LIVE in October. They played "Jacklolantern's Weather," "Flowing," "Who's Got the Herb?" and a ton of my other favorites. One of the best times in my life!
"That's where I want to be!"
18. "Beverly Hills" by Weezer
2003 18. "Blue Side" by Rooney
2004 18. "Sic Transit Gloria (Glory Fades)" by Brand New
Rivers Cuomo. Clapping. Hugh Hefner. PLAYMATES! Who doesn't love this song and video? I've been a fan of Weezer since "The Sweater Song" but never have I heard a Weezer CD like "Make Believe." I'd go into that but if you wanna hear about the CD, read Ryan's description - right on the dot. I could put every Weezer song from 2005 at #1 cause their so good, but it just can't work that way. "Beverly Hills" is probably Weezer's biggest mainstream hit and was all over my countdown this summer. If I lived near the Playboy mansion, I'd be all over this video..and maybe over some other things. :Wink:
MORE TO COME LATER! WOOO
Quickly, my top 5 people I love in the year 2005!
#5 Kelly Clarkson
I love American Idol. And I love it even more when the winner has a kickass year. Mariah, ok, but Kelly had 2005 all in her hands. WOOO!
#4 Maury Povich
Jermon, you are the father of two year old Keishona.
#3 Kanye West
Best rapper around and he told Pressy Bush about caring for black people. How cool.
#2 Tyra Banks
Tyra takin over the world in the 99 and 2000! With a talk show and UPN's highest rated show, man she's busy! She retired from modeling, put on a fat suit, and tested her boobs to see if they were real - all for us this year.
#1 Sue Johanson
Move over Dr. Ruth. Oxygen and the sex world have a new leading lady. Really I can care less about the sex, but watching Sue Johanson is hysterical. Make it a point to watch this show every Sunday night in 2006 and you'll be cracking up. And if you've seen it you know what I mean.
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KILLERS!! WOOO.
311 and Weez too? Awesome.
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Can't touch this
"Ladies and gentlemen the representative from California has the floor.."
17. "Holiday" by Green Day
2003 17. "Try Honesty" by Billy Talent
2004 17. "Spitting Games" by Snow Patrol
Green Day has undoubtedly been the bigges rock band of the past two years. You can probably tell this by them having three songs on my countdown. Ultimately "Holiday" (the one song some people seemed to hate) finished highest. As the follow up to "Boulevard," I really like "Holiday." It's just a feel good song and a typical Green Day song. If it took so many years for Billie Joe and the band to come back, I just wonder how many more years we'll have to wait.
"I just made you up to hurt myself.."
16. "Only" by Nine Inch Nails
2003 16. "Burn, Burn" by lostprophets
2004 16. "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand
Remember those cool toys that had all the nail thingys and you could put your hands on them and make imprints? Well I loved them, and for their 2005 video "Only" Nine Inch Nails used that exact toy. I really never have been a huge fan of NIN, but I loved this song. The song's really cool because it's Trent Reznor basically talking his way throughout the song, in different tones. And there's just something about the line "I just made you up.." that gets to me. The song finished its run on my top 12 at #8, retiring at the beginning of September.
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NIN ^__^
I don't think anything else on your countdown will be able to top that song, unless you have Candiria's "Down" or Instruction's "I'm Dead" in the Top 15, which I highly doubt.
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Just thought I'd say I'll be having no special top 10s anymore. I'd love to do a top 10 CD one, but I only listened to around 5 this year. Here we go there kicking off the top 15!!
"Stop turn take a look around at all the images of the invisble.."
15. "Lights and Sounds" by Yellowcard and "Image of the Invisible" by Thrice
2003 15. "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows" by Brand New
2004 15. "Pain" by Jimmy Eat World
Kicking off the top 15 we have another tie! Last year's #1 artist, Yellowcard, and year end countdown amateurs, Thrice. The two highest charting 'new' songs, I again couldn't decide who to put higher. On one hand, I'm looking mucho forward to the new Yellowcard CD. (Lights and Sounds >> Way Away) Then, this nice Thrice is so much better than their older stuff. "Lights and Sounds" and "Image of the Invisible" are both blowing up on rock radio and will probably be top 10 the first few weeks of 2006. On my countdown, they're both still top 5.
"I'm outside of your window with my radiooooooo"
14. "Niki FM" by Hawthorne Heights
2003 14. "Drowning" by Crazytown
2004 14. "All Downhill from Here" by New Found Glory
I KNOWWWWWW IM OUTSIDE OF YOUR WINDOW WITH MY RADIOOOOO! Aside from the out-of-nowhere screaming, "Niki FM" is a really good song. If my countdown was a top 100, "Ohio Is For Lovers" the prequel to "Niki FM" would probably be somewhere in the 70s. It's semi-decent. On the other hand, I love Niki, and don't understand why so many people don't. It seems to end up on every rock fan's worst of the year countdown, rather than their best. Thou shall have their own opinion I guess. "Niki FM" goes from soft to loud almost like a "How Great Thou Art." I may not be a huge Hawthorne fan yet (I'm warming up), but "Niki" deserves to be at #14 - heck, it lasted for 45 days!
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