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The ATRL Interactive Music XChange 2006 Hullabaloo!!
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Top 10's startin tonight!! WOOHOO IM READY FOR IT!
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THIS IS HOW WE DO IT!!!
#10. "Dani California" by Red Hot Chili Peppers To say that the Chili Peppers are survivors is an understatement. Throughout their 20+ year career they've had to suffer through the perils of drugs addiction. In 2003, the boys came back clean and sober and three years later, they're still showing the novice rockers why they're still around. "Dani California" was the most played rock song of the year and ask any rock radio DJ to list his top ten, and I'll bet you find this right up there, if not at the top. Every expectation I had for this song was met, and it still never gets old for me. And the video is an experience in itself - tracing the history of rock and featuring homages to Elvis, Nirvana, and 80s hair metal bands. This marks the third and final appearance of the Chilis and with all the potential found on Stadium Arcadium, I'm looking for a few more singles in this new year. And ooh one final note, John Frusciante's (sp?) solo OWNS this song. OWNS.
Previous #10's: 2003 ("Anchor" by Cave In); 2004 ("Get Your Hands Off of My Woman" by the Darkness); 2005 ("Middle of Nowhere" by Hot Hot Heat)
#9. "Studying Politics" by Emery I love looking back at some of my old year end countdowns and thinking WTF at certain numbers where I put artists. Case in point my number 14 from last year, "Niki FM" by Hawthorne Heights. I didn't listen to you guys and I continued to be brainwashed by their horrible music. In March, a friend of mine won tickets to go see them play, and hey, who could pass up free tickets to a concert. Unfortunately when we got there there were 4 opening acts! The first ones were a hardcore band, and they were pretty damn good. I didn't really dig the next two acts, June and Anberlin. But then came Emery, a band I had never heard of before. My friend had played the CD "The Question" a few times in his car, but I never took note of it. Then all of a sudden I fell in love with this song. Whether its the "It's in the way you sell.." or "so here's my knife because I came for the buffet" lines there's something so good about this song. Most of you probably haven't heard of these guys but I think alot of you would really go for this song if you had heard it. Kudos!
Previous #9's: 2003 ("Away From Me" by Puddle of Mudd); 2004 ("Somebody Told Me" by the Killers); 2005 ("Dirty Little Secret" by the All American Rejects)
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The Peppers ^_____________^
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Dani California ^_^
Ahh Emery is so good.. and so is Anberlin. I'm really jealous that you got to see both in the same night.
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True words about RHCP. "Dani California" lived up to everything and more.
And woooaaah at Emery being #9. That is kick ass.
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ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE EDGEEEEEEEEE
#8. "Fergalicious" by Fergie Who hasn't put this song in their year end worst list? So many people enjoy the Black Eyed Peas, yet everybody instantly targeted Fergie Ferg from the start. Sure, "London Bridge" didn't make anything on me go up or down, but "Fergalicious" was so T to the A to the STY. A preschooler could've wrote this song, but that's what makes it so great. Fergie never intended to be recognized for her lyrics, so you can't hate on it for that reason. I was one of those boys lining down the block just to watch what she gotttttt....FERGALICIOUS DEF. FERGALICIOUS DEF. DEF DEF DEF DEF
Previous #8's: 2003 ("Somewhere I Belong" by Linkin Park); 2004 ("I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw); 2005 ("Perfect Situation" by Weezer)
#7. "Bones" by the Killers COME WITH ME!!!! You know you have a good song on your plate when Tim Burton, famed Pirates of the Caribbean director - who had never directed a video before - wanted to direct your video. And you know I'm going to like this song since I'm around bones all day - cmon I'm a premed major. "Bones" certainly was a cinematic vision and the song just got me pumped up everytime I heard it. So let's end the fight and say that THIS is the BETTER of the two singles released off of Sam's Town..(and I know Roger will agree haha). Now baby wont you come with me..come and feel my bonesssss!
Previous #7's: 2003 ("Eat You Alive" by limpbizkit); 2004 ("Take it Away" by the Used); 2005 ("I'm Not OK" by My Chemical Romance)
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Gore Verbinski is the pirates director :-p
BUT BONES IS ****ING AWESOME RAHHHH
Fergie ...... :-p
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I'm gonna pretend like Fergalicious isn't even mentioned on this page.
But "Bones" - well done mate.
I like how you said "cinematic vision", you totally ripped that from the lyrics and that's cool man lol
And um no, WYWY > Bones.
But it's close. lol
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Fergie on your list..
But woo for Killers ^_^
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Y'all know you love Fergie Ferg!!
#6. "Bury Your Head" by Saosin I try to know alot about the artists that I listen to, but I have to be honest: I really don't know a whole lot about these guys. But what I can say is that their stuff totally rocked my CD player, car CD player, ipod, iTunes, and tv throughout '06. I first saw this live performance video on Steven's Untitled Rock Show (might I add one of the best shows on FUSE) in the early part of the year. "Bury Your Head" just screams hit, and it really sucks that it didn't blow up big. But due to America's inconsistencies in their choosing of good music (cough: I still like Fergie though :cough), I'll excuse them all. And we all float on alright..
Previous #6's: 2003 ("Glow" by Alien Ant Farm); 2004 ("This Love" by Maroon 5); 2005 ("An Honest Mistake" by the Bravery)
What do you get if you combine...
with
Well the number 5 video of course!
#5. "Anna Molly" by Incubus Kicking off what I really feel is the best top 5 I've had out of the past four years is the first track from Incubus's latest CD, Light Grenades. I've seen these boys in concert twice, and let me tell you they put on a good show. (Especially when they perform Mexico). But they also rock in the studio, too. And Light Grenades definitely showcases that. I haven't played the whole CD yet, but from what I've heard, it's pretty stellar. And "Anna Molly" is definitely a standout track. I'm not sure if I thought that because it was already on the radio or I really felt like it made the CD, but it's definitely a turn for the good (after what some called the disastrous "Make a Move.") At the start of the year I was upset that they didn't release their duet with Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders, but this end of the year bonus made up for it. If anybody could tell me the story behind Anna Moleyyyyy, please stand up. Please stand up.
Previous #5's: 2003 ("Art of Losing" by American Hi Fi); 2004 ("A Decade Under the Influence" by Taking Back Sunday); 2005 ("BYOB" by System of a Down)
#4. "Move Along" by the All American Rejects I don't think anyone will ever know how to classify these guys, not that it's necessary. When they first hit the scene in 2003with "Swing, Swing," I thought OK, I like it, but they're going to be another fading rock group. Then The Last Song followed, then a break, and then the catchy "I'll keep you my dirty little Secret" (A top 10 hit from last year might I add). Nowadays a staple on mainstream radio, I'd say that AAR is the most popular crossover band in recent years. They don't really get played much on rock anymore, but who cares? Everyone loves this band and I don't see them going anywhere for awhile. I have metal/hardcore loving friends who own this CD and play it in the car all the time. "Move Along" is so catchy, and the video - or fashion show - is one of the most innovative of '06. And it should've been nominated for that damn moonman!!!
Previous #4's: 2003 ("The Taste of Ink" by the Used); 2004 ("Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day); 2005 ("Bitemarks and Bloodstains" by Finch)
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Yay for Incubus.
[And no, "Believe Me" wasn't released in the states. ]
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SAOSIN ^_________^ Voices is your current single.
How to pronounce Saosin has been a topic of intense debate among fans. Despite Anthony Green's explanation that it came from the Chinese proverb meaning "small heart" and that he, the one responsible for the name choice, pronounced it "say-ocean", the current members of the band primarily pronounce it "Say-Oh-Sin", meaning either pronunciation is widely considered acceptable.
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woo Incubus! that album grows on me every time I listen to it.
good stuff.
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"Anna Molly" is finally starting to grow on me - finally.
And of course AAR kicks ass. Saosin, not so much.
But still, good show.
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woot for Anna Molly and I agree about Sum 41
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Anna Molly <3
Move Along <333
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