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And we're back, with writeups by Nick. That's AzmBiker nick, he of the rock fans of ATRL.
31. Kanye West - Gold Digger
Cocky Kanye proved some of his worth with this song which uses a surprisingly catch background and rhythm to spot out his woes over money-grabbing women (and though it may surprise you, I've become quite familiar with this plague as of late ). As for its overwhelming success, I'd say the coupling with Jamie Foxx's rising star was one of this song's strongest suits, but don't forget the power of rhythm and background music: if it's fun to dance to, the people will love it.
30. T.A.T.U. - All About Us
The reason this song is popular is 100% because of their performance at the MTV music awards a couple of years ago. Hundreds of younglings in school girl uniforms slowly strip off their clothes to reveal panties. I was like 14 at the time so I'm drooling already when all the sudden (though in typical T.A.T.U. fashion) all those hundreds of girls embrace in deep, messy tongue-kissing. It was like the best lesbian-orgy ever. And yes, the song does have innovative euro-dance beat that seems to be at the top of its game for the genre, but nonetheless, I can still only think of creaming myself to the schoolgirl orgy when I think of this song.
29. Fiona Apple - O'Sailor
Fiona Apple's back and out to prove that she can be just as relevant and mesmerizing as she was all those years ago. A tainted tale of romance, and ebbing and flowing accompaniment, and Fiona's mysterious charm all come together to make O'Sailor irresistible.
28. Jimmy Eat World - Work
Admit it America, y'all secretly love emo. Sure, y'all will go on and on bashing it, but then you proclaim your love for a watered down version of the genre. Jimmy Eat World may have had one of the most successful emo songs ever (yes, I just said successful and emo in the same sentence, sue me), mostly because of its soft flow and semi-cheese, 100% emotional lyrics.
(My reaction to the next song, not his.)
27. Avenged Sevenfold - Bat Country
First off, about 85% of the people who like this songs will or already do not enjoy their older work. It's not necessarily bad, it's just way too heavy and out there, like, even for me, so WILL STOP THE DOWNLOAD OF "WAKING THE FALLEN" NOW BEFORE IT GIVES YOU NIGHTMARESSSS! Enough cheap shots, what really makes this song kickass is that it somehow manages to balance a heavy metal sound with an appealing pop sound, lyrics that reveal both subtle fears and that proverbial dark underbelly with what feels like the feel good anthem of the summer. Finish it off with a bitchin guitar solo and video featuring sexy reptilian strippers and you have the runaway success of Bat Country.
27. System of a Down - B.Y.O.B. [Yep, a tie!]
First off, about 85% of the people who like this songs will or already do not enjoy their older work. It's not necessarily bad, it's just way to heavy and out there, like, even for me, so WILL STOP THE DOWNLOAD OF "WAKING THE FALLEN" NOW BEFORE IT GIVES YOU NIGHTMARESSSS! Enough cheap shots, what really makes this song kickass is that it somehow manages to balance a heavy metal sound with an appealing pop sound, lyrics that reveal both subtle fears and that proverbial dark underbelly with what feels like the feel good anthem of the summer. Finish it off with a bitchin guitar solo and video featuring sexy reptilian strippers and you have the runaway success of Bat Country.
26. Lindsay Lohan - Over
Probably the thing that makes so many people like Over is that Lindsey does an amazing of putting a passion and energy into it that is really missing from a lot of pop music. Chuck in some solid lyrics, Lohan's respectable singing voice and a powerful accompaniment and you have yourself a hit.
25. Backstreet Boys - Incomplete
This year the Backstreet Boys attempted to prove that they would not fall into the trend of washed up boy bands, and be the looks of things they exceeded. What it most impressive about this song is that the Boys managed to cultivate a new Adult Contemporary sound which is in line with what most of their fans from their 1996 debut, yet still appealing to the young people of today creating a whole new generation of Backstreet fans.