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The ATRL Interactive Music Xchange 2005 Hullabaloo!
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Ugh.
Well, Image Of The Invisible kicks ass and Lights And Sounds is alright, so it's all good. But man..Niki FM being above Only..
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1,2,3 and I'm out..
"When ya gonna ring it when ya gonna ring it?
13. "My Doorbell" by the White Stripes
2003 13. "God Put a Smile Upon My Face" by Coldplay
2004 13. "Meant to Live" by Switchfoot
Whatever Meg and Jack are to each other, it's no big deal. All that matters is the White Stripes make cool, unique music. They came back with some great material in 2005, especially your #13. "Blue Orchid" was alright, I wasn't a huge fan, but when I heard the "My Doorbell," I was really impressed. The whole Little Rascals theme for the video was a good idea and Meg totally destroys and steals the spotlight with the drums on this song. And the way the words flow out of Jack's mouth - very Eureka castle magicalish. "Denial Twist" is awesome too and sitting pretty in my top ten currently.
"I'll be your number one with a bullet
12. "Sugar, We're Going Down" by Fall Out Boy
2003 12. "Nowhere Kids" by Smile Empty Soul
2004 12. "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane
Fall Out Boy haters, shut up already! Ever since the band hit TRL, everyone dismissed them as just a wannabe 'rock band.' FOB may not be the heaviest hitters, but give them a chance. "From Under the Cork Tree" is a great CD, and probably if not the year's best. What I like about Fall Out Boy is their drive to be different. "Sugar, We're going Down's" video was stupid - deer and antlers? But the video was different and that's what made it cool stupid.And the titles for their songs and ridiculously long but funny. Look up the titles and you'll get a kick from that! "Sugar, We're Going Down" got old but is still one of the year's best, and it cleans up at #12.
"And I know that's why you love me, chica
11. "Fearless" by the Bravery
2003 11. "The Last Song" by the All American Rejects
2004 11. "Time and Time Again" by Chronic Future
I love the way this song starts out! And if I knew the instruments that started it off, I'd say. But I don't and I'll rant on something else. The Bravery had one of their best years in 2005. But then a bad year too? Why. THEY WERE SCREWED! In every best new artist category for the year, the Bravery weren't even considered! WTF!?! With a video set on the ocean, the Bravery were a 'wave away' from the top 10. What I loved about this song was the uppityness to it. Kind of a tough thing to describe, but you know what I mean. A big departure from their other big hit (which we might see later), one that should've been a much bigger hit than it was.
Hope you enjoyed #20-#11. And the TOP 10 is right on its way! Here's a few hints!!
- Half of the top ten comes from bands we've seen already; the other have don't!
- Before there was the Girl Next Door, there was 24
- My current ringtone
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Green Day, THRICE > YELLOWCARD, Fall Out Boy, 'FEARLESS' being so high ^__^
Cannot wait for the top 10.
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Thrice, Yellowcard, Bravery ^_____^
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SO FEARLESS
Before there was the Girl Next Door, there was 24
-Elisha <333333333
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Quote:
Originally posted by Tigger
Before there was the Girl Next Door, there was 24
-Elisha <333333333
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You officially get a million cool points because you love Elisha.
The past #11s and the current #11 all ****ing rule. My Doorbell is good too.
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"E-Pro" and "Dare" ^_________^
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I've waited and waited and like DMX I'm ready to unleash! Let the top 10 begin!!
"That you didn't have to do it but you would anyway"
10. "Middle of Nowhere" by Hot Hot Heat
2003 10. "Anchor" by Cave-In
2004 10. "Get Your Hands Off of My Woman" by the Darkness
And so the top ten begins with Hot Hot Heat. Everybody loves Hot Hot Heat. I'll be honest, I'm not really a huge fan of "Goodnight, Goodnight" but the second single "Middle of Nowhere" was great! Their CD, Elevators is muy excellente - with other hits like "You Owe Me an IOU" and "Ladies and Gentlemen." "Middle of Nowhere" has a great feel to it. The lead singer with the fro prances around in the street and casually spits our verses. And the little guitar party is awesome too. The song retired at #3 and spent 12 total days at numero uno. Bandages!
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Yaaa HHH.
Although for me, GG is better.
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Can't believe I neglected this for a day! Oh well, here's two more to hold you over until the top 7!
"Don't tell anyone or you'll be just another regret.."
09. "Dirty Little Secret" by the All American Rejects
2003 09. "Take Me Away" by Puddle of Mudd
2004 09. "Somebody Told Me" by the Killers
The All American Rejects are favorites on my countdown. They appeared twice in the 2003 countdown with "Swing, Swing" and "The Last Song." This year they're back with their first top ten appearance with "Dirty Little Secret." I really get sick of people who automatically dismiss the All American Rejects as a rock wannabe band. Sure, their music crosses over to the pop market, but their CDs are always full of great songs. I loved the first one, and "Move Along" was no exception. "Dirty Little Secret," "Straightjacket Feeling," "Can't Take It," and the title track "Move Along" their next single which I can't wait for! And on a final note, who didn't love the video for 'Dirty Little Secret"? I loved those little dirty secret confessions.
"What's the deal with my brain?"
08. "Perfect Situation" by Weezer
2003 08. "Somewhere I Belong" by Linkin Park
2004 08. "I Don't Want To Be" by Gavin DeGraw
Ok I lied. This is the highest charting recent song. The first time I heard "Make Believe" in full when I went to the beach, I already had favorites. I knew "Beverly Hills" and that was already good. The other tracks I fell in love with were "Best Friend," "We Are All On Drugs," "Pardon Me," "This Is Such a Pity," and "Perfect Situation." Call it a prediction, but I saw this single coming, and I'm happy that Weezer released it. Weezer were on a roll in 2005, releasing three successful singles to pop and rock radio. What makes "Perfect Situation" so perfect is when River screams "Singing ahh ahhh ahhhhhhhh." And can't forget about babe of the year #4 Elisha Cuthbert appearing in the video. Before their was Weezer there was Weeze, yet ahead of "Perfect Situation" awaits 7 great videos.
As part of my New Year's resolution, I've decided that I wan't to post my countdown as much as I can in 2006. As a gift, I'll give you a peak at today's!
10. "Crooked Teeth" by Death Cab for Cutie
09. "Animals" by Nickelback
08. "Hung Up" by Madonna
07. "Pretty Vegas" by INXS
06. "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt
05. "The Denial Twist" by the White Stripes
04. "Lights and Sounds" by Yellowcard
03. "Image of the Invisble" by Thrice
02. "Perfect Situation" by Weezer
01. "Bom Bom Bom" by Living Things
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Perfect Situation will be on my list too!
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AAR and Weez. Solid choices mate.
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Nice call on SUBG. haha.
Everybody loves it.
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So something's wrong with me, huh? It's not my fault she isn't God like some people on here make her out to be.
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Lack of comments...what is this!?
"You wear me outttttttttt!
07. "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" by My Chemical Romance
2003 07. "Eat You Alive" by limpbizkit
2004 07. "Take It Away" by the Used
We've seen ghosts. And we've heard from Helena. And now My Chemical Romance hit the top ten with their best song of the year. "I'm not Okay" was #30 on the 2004 list, but this year it jumps ahead 23 spots. "I'm not Okay" was the perfect song for a new band to break through with. It had all the elements it needed - catchyness, some screaming, and a message - letting people know that everyone gets stressed! The song's been my alarm which wakes me up at 7 in the morning every day, so I've heard it probably all 365 days of the past year. The My Chemical guys are slated to already be coming back with a CD next year and you know it's going to be another smash.
"Don't look at me that way..
06. "An Honest Mistake" by the Bravery
2003 06. "Glow" by Alien Ant Farm
2004 06. "Megalomaniac" by Incubus
Think back to your childhood and your favorite board game. Was Mouse Trap one of them? I'm sure it was. Now think 2005 and one of the best videos of the year. Did you think of the Bravery? I sure did. In their awesome Mouse-trap like video, the Bravery broke out in 2005 with "The Honest Mistake." I'm not sure if it was Ryan or somebody else but much thanks to them for putting this song on their countdown - I got hooked. "An Honest Mistake" never gets old for me - every time I listen to it, it just gets better and better. Along with "Fearless" the Bravery became one of my favorite bands of the year, and I might just have to pick up their CD. Things are looking up for 2006.
TOP 5 ON THE WAY!
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I'm never going to post my top 5...sorry you'll just have to guess
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Excellent, just excellent.
MCR & Bravery are '05.
Don't make us guess douche bag!
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