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Roger's Jack Bauer Power Year-End 2006 (Recap + Films Now Posted)
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I have to disagree with you on Ring The Alarm. I thought it was one of the best Beyonce's song period.
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Originally posted by Sam's Town
If you took a minute to read my description for the song, you'd see that I did admit to liking the song for a very brief period of time in which it did debut at #25 on my chart, only to fall off 3 weeks later.
So for that reason alone - it should have made the year-end, despite me hating it now.
Alright? Relax.
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I did read it. I just think such thing doesn't make any sense, even if you liked the song for such short time
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We're getting oh so close to the top 50.
60. Thursday - Counting 5 4 3 2 1
| A City By The Light Divided |
.. 5 4 3 2 1 let's start a fire. Burn this town from inside out till no one's left alive. And you can't feel the rhythm in your feet when you hit the streets
59. Weezer - This Is Such A Pity
| Make Believe |
.. This is such a pity, we should give our love to each other, not this hate that destroys us
58. Coldplay - The Hardest Part
| X & Y |
.. And the hardest part, was letting go not taking part, you really broke my heart
57. Sufjan Stevens - John Wayne Gacy Jr.
| Illinoise |
.. Look beneath the floorboards, for the secrets I have hid
56. Coldplay - Talk
| X & Y |
.. Are you lost or incomplete. Do you feel like a puzzle, you can't find your missing piece?
55. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Tell Me Baby
| Stadium Arcadium |
.. Tell me baby, what's your story
54. People In Planes - If You Talk Too Much (My Head Will Explode)
| As Far As The Eye Can See |
.. I don't want you to try and save me, No I don't want you at all
53. The Fray - How To Save A Life
| How To Save A Life |
.. Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend. Somewhere along in the bitterness
52. Snow Patrol f/ Martha Wainwright - Set The Fire To The Third Bar
| Eyes Open |
.. We share each other like an island, until exhausted close our eyelids
The first of three for the UK lads who were able to score a monstrous North American smash with a track that is to come much later in the year-end catalogue, but this was a strict UK release where the collision of modern day soft rock via Snow Patrol and the bluesy-country stylings of Martha Wainwright created a force to be reckoned with. Two completely obscured vocals never sounded so completely right for each other. It's one of those cases where it's just a perfect fit - and it fits itself perfectly into a rather impeccable album from Snow Patrol.
51. The Kooks - Ooh La
| Inside In / Inside Out |
.. Ooh la, she was such a good girl to me
Top 50 tomorrow, and maybe #20-16 albums tonight, and if not, for sure tomorrow.
Enjoy!
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Alright, I will do the albums. I like this set alot cos its rather diverse.
Some great albums coming up.
#20-16 ALBUMS:
20. Colin James & The Little Big Band - Volume 3
| Key Tunes: I'm Shakin, I Want You To Be My Baby, Feelin Good |
So, most of you probably won't know who this is - but he's a rather respectable Canadian veteran rock musician who has made several brilliant blues and swing-jazz records with this being his third and most infectious installment to date. The modern day crooner takes his love for big band classics to a whole new set of heights with his rather talented bandmates and the depth of his voice and the clarity and confidence he conveys to cover such classic swing dance numbers. Such a fun album to listen too that really gets me hyped up on even the laziest of Sunday afternoons.
19. Belle & Sebastian - The Life Pursuit
| Key Tunes: Funny Little Frog, The Blues Are Still Blue, Mornington Crescent |
It seems as if though that "The Life Pursuit" have finally established B&S as credible pop icons who have conjured one of the most breathtakingly brilliant pop albums of the new millenium. B&S have finally let themselves become liberated and indulge in a world of frivolous melodies that draw from 70's funk and psychodelic rock influences. The newly emancipated B&S dish out some of the most irresistable hooks that are bright, easy going, and completely loveable.
18. The All American Rejects - Move Along
| Key Tunes: Move Along, Change Your Mind, Stab My Back |
The All American Rejects are one of those "rock" bands who get played on CHR radio but it's still okay for the rock gurus to like them, because technically, they are a "Pop/Rock" band. Although "Dirty Little Secret" failed to make the impressionable mark it was destined too, future singles from the group established the band with yet another platinum album (soon to be double platinum) full of contemporary and classic pop rock tunes with catchy choruses, superb bridges, and rather sharp vocals. They're just a good band to sing along with, and this CD is full of tunes to sing while driving, or in the shower.
17. AFI - Decemberunderground
| Key Tunes: Miss Murder, Kill Caustic, The Interview, Prelude 12/21 |
"Miss Murder" may very well be the best rock song of 2006; solely based on that incredibly insane chorus and the song's ironic devilish charm. But the album it stems from is an even more impressive feat as AFI delve into some aspects of stadium synth rock ("Love Like Winter"), while keeping the loyal fan base happy in the more vicious punk and metal territory ("Kill Caustic"). This ambitious record certainly certifies AFI as a modern rock staple with much more to be seen from this excessive resource of talent.
16. Nelly Furtado - Loose
| Key Tunes: Promiscuous, Say It Right, All Good Things (Come To An End), Maneater |
I find it fascinating that Nelly Furtado could make people think that she "transformed" from the HotAC staple she was becoming into this clubhouse vixen with songs like Promiscuous and Maneater. The fact of the matter is that this is the album Nelly Furtado was always destined to make. Hip hop influences were always present in subtle undertones in her previous albums and you could tell that the extremely good looking Furtado wanted to shake her ass in the clubs at some point or other. But who knew that when she finally came out of her shell, it would sound this good? Even more laid back songs, such as the album standout Say It Right, have the perfect elements previously absent - SoCal sounding R&b, electronica, and yes, there are hints of reggaeton here too (at least she tries). Such an ambitious effort, and I'm glad it payed off for her.
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I own albums #18 to #16 and I gotta say that they all rank as some of my year's favorites. And i agree with your Nelly write-up...she was destined to get down!!
Your countdown's become my favorite, Rog!
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whoa. very surprised to see Colin James on there.canada represent!
I haven't heard that album, so I gotta check it out.
also woo to B&S and Furtado
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Loose, Decemberunderground, Move Along ^_______^
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woot for B&S, AFI, and Nelly F! great so far
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Thanks for taking the time to read the year-end!
Top 100 Tunes of 2006 (cont)
50. Thrice - Image Of The Invisible
| Vheissu |
.. We all were lost now we are found, no one can stop us or slow us down
49. Keane - Is It Any Wonder?
| Under The Iron Sea |
.. Nothing left inside this old cathedral, just the sad lonely spires, how do you make it right?
48. Panic! At The Disco - But It's Better If You Do
| A Fever You Can't Sweat Out |
.. The strip joint veteran sits two away, smirking between dignified sips of his dignified peach and lime daiquiri
The new fresh faced kings of "emo"-rock (I hate that label) became a household name in 2006 with another of their hits which is to come much later, but for now this witty written number is the first of four for the gentlemen of Panic! At The Disco on the year-end. Although it merely served as a video release, this catchy tune had some of the most clever songwriting exhibited on their breakout debut album and demonstrated why P!ATD were that one notch above most other bands associated with the "emo" movement. Why they have that label is beyond me since most of their music is completely upbeat, cheerful, and actually rather hillarious.
47. Mobile - Out Of My Head
| Tomorrow Starts Today |
.. You think I'm out of my head but I'm romantically dead so come on, I'll waste my life with you
46. Snow Patrol - Hands Open
| Eyes Open |
.. I wanna hear you laugh like you really mean it, collapse into me time again
45. The Wreckers - Leave The Pieces
| Stand Still, Look Pretty |
I am glad this turned out to be a huge country hit. Michelle Branch is beyond talented - and this side project was fantastic. Very pleasant.
44. Christina Aguilera - Aint No Other Man
| Back To Basics |
One of the most daring and ambitious songs released by a female vocalist in quite some time. Huge kudos to Christina for taking a risk and furthermore, succeeding.
43. Lily Allen - Smile
| Alright, Still |
One of the UK's newest fresh faced loud mouths, who isn't all just talk - she walks the walk with some brilliant music. Catchy stuff.
42. Youth Group - Forever Young
| Music From The O.C. |
.. Youth is like diamonds in the sun, and diamonds are forever
41. Belle & Sebastian - Funny Little Frog
| The Life Pursuit |
.. Honey, lovin' you is the greatest thing,
I get to be myself and I get to sing,
I get to play at being irresponsible,
I come home late and love your soul,
I never forget you in my prayers,
I never have a bad thing to report < - - - love that tune.
Top 40 tunes starting up tomorrow, and #15-11 albums coming up later tonight!
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Top 25 Albums of '06 (cont)
15. Mobile - Tomorrow Starts Today
| Key Tunes: New York Minute, Out Of My Head, See Right Through Me |
Canada continues to churn out the noteworthy music that now sees our very own take on synth rock. This band out of Quebec struck it big last year with the hit "Montreal Calling", but it was this year's "Out Of My Head" and relentless touring in which they were finally able to see their name in big lights. It was difficult for the band to stand out in the already crowded and indie buzzing Montreal music scene, but their fresh take of flashy new-wave synth rock makes every single seem so huge and out of this world. The band plays mostly small club tours, but their setlist is explosive and rocks through the rafters as everything always comes across larger than life. Although the album often comes across as pretentious and trying too hard, it's still pretty damn good.
14. Justin Timberlake - FutureSex / LoveSounds
| Key Tunes: SexyBack, What Goes Around..Comes Around, FutureSex/LoveSound |
Justin Timberlake has quickly become an unexpected success across both genders. It seems completely fine for guys to like this guys music as well, it's almost as if this guy is creating the equivalent of Michael Jackson's "no boundary" defined music for our very own generation. And why the hell not? It's hard to believe this guy was ever associated with pure pop mayhem in boy band times, especially when his confidence and ability to bring "sexy" back to the pop scene is almost uncharacteristic of any previous manufactured pop icon. The difference about Justin Timberlake is that the guy is truly talented; and the production on this album is incredible as pulsating guitars mix superbly with hints of Prince grooves and some James Brown (rest in peace) soul. He's everything and more to the ladies, and his music is catchy to the chaps too. Nicely done JT.
13. Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say That I Am, That's What I'm Not
| Key Tunes: I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor, Mardy Bum, Fake Tales of San Francisco |
The most talked about album, group, phenomenon of 2006. Straight out of grimey ol' England, these thrashing garage rockers brought about a refreshing take on sex, the women we have sex with, and all things rock and roll associated. It's quite possibly the most fun you can have listening to a cd without taking your clothes off - but then again, take your clothes off, have the cd on full blast, and you'll have the best sex of your life. A groundbreaking album for the English music scene which led way for bands such as The Kooks (to come later) to further lament their take on this thrashy way to make music enjoyable.
12. Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton - Knives Don't Have Your Back
| Key Tunes: Doctor Blind, Crowd Surf Off A Cliff, Our Hell |
Emily Haines was able to divert from the everything goes pop-dance-rock that made Metric so wildly popular and make one of the most beautiful records of 2006 (well at least 1/2 of it anyway). The problem with ambitious and transforming discs is that a lot of it ends up being too different and too unconventional - and Emily Haines reluctance to stay low tempo and to make everything tear jerker piano ballads makes this album only 1/2 as good as it could have been (regardless, the first 1/2 is incredible in it's own right). Songs such as "Doctor Blind" are mind blowing and "Crowd Surf Off A Cliff" is a breathtaking entry into the brilliant and gorgeous mind of Emily Haines who writes stories in her lyrics as if it was nothing. If she could make an album that was the perfect blend of quiet music that was loud in it's delivery ("Our Hell"), she would be on to something wonderful.
11. People In Planes - As Far As The Eye Can See
| Key Tunes: Falling By The Wayside, Token Trapped Woman, My Black Widow |
The most surprising album of 2006 without a doubt - a collection of contemporary rock songs that caught many of my roomates and friends as well as myself completely off guard. Who knew that a bunch of guys who had a quirky and refreshing cult hit in "If You Talk Too Much (My Head Will Explode"), which at first seemed like a complete novelty, could actually culminate such a consistent and well thought out album? The three tunes I highlighted above are quite simply some of the best in modern rock for 2006, especially "Falling By The Wayside", probably the best rock ballad I've heard since "My Immortal". What makes the album so great besides it's remarkable consistency (hardly any filler for a debut) is it's incredible fusion of so many different elements and sounds in the instruments and vocals that it's hard to even decipher what it is exactly that they are using. Songs like "Narcoleptic" and "Moth" almost come across euphoric - it's truly great music which never leaves you bored.
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Woot for Decemberunderground!
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44! 43! 41! All on my list.
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Loose, Decemberundergorund, Arctic Monkeys ^_^
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woot for Arctic Monkeys and more
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Top 100 Tunes of 2006 (cont)
And the top 40 begins!
40. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
| Loose |
.. Move your body all around like a nympho
39. Taking Back Sunday - MakeDamnSure
| Louder Now |
.. I just want to break you down so badly, in the worst way
38. Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton - The Lottery
| Knives Don't Have Your Back |
.. It's a lottery baby, everbody roll the dice
37. Panic! At The Disco - Lying Is The Most Fun A Girl Can Have Without Taking Her Clothes Off
| A Fever You Can't Sweat Out |
.. I've got more wit, a better kiss, a hotter touch, a better f---, than any boy you'll ever meet sweetie you had me
36. Madonna - Sorry
| Confessions On A Dance Floor |
1 more Madge is on the way off her re-career defining album "Confessions on the Dance Floor".
35. 30 Seconds To Mars - The Kill (Bury Me)
| A Beautiful Lie |
.. Come break me down, bury me bury me, I am finished with you
34. Muse - Starlight
| Black Holes & Revelations |
.. Let's conspire to reignite, all the souls that would die just to feel alive
33. My Chemical Romance - Welcome To The Black Parade
| The Black Parade |
.. We'll carry on
Their is so much Freddie Mercury and Queen influence in this song it's almost frightening. Gerard Way and the boys from MCR were able to unleash a mammoth return to the Modern Rock scene with their epic new album, "The Black Parade", a concept disc that began it's trek with this lead single that initially, was rather irritating. However, living in a post 9/11 world puts this track as well as the album it comes from into a serious perspective. The chorus truly says it all; "We'll carry on". Giving hope to many and rocking along the way, this song was able to snare an astonishing 7 weeks at #1 on Alternative and in all fairness, they truly did deserve it. A groundbreaking single that hopefully liberates these guys from their unnecessary "emo" label.
32. Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton - Doctor Blind
| Knives Don't Have Your Back |
.. If the dizzying highs dont subside over night, doctor blind just prescribe the blue ones
31. The Editors - Munich
| The Back Room |
.. People there are two things you should know by now, be careful what you put them through. People there are two things you should know by now, you'll speak when you're spoken too
Albums #10-6 on the way today, and tomorrow the top 30 tunes begin!
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My Chemical Romance and especially Taking Back Sunday
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