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My Favorite Songs of 2008
So here it is. My list. The collection of songs that had me dancing, crying, wondering, grooving, thinking and sitting upright in total amazement.
Some of the songs on this list should come as no surprise to frequent readers of this blog. Artists like Janelle Monae and Roisin Murphy truly stand head and shoulders above others just because they present a sound that is not only fresh, unique and innovative, but also sweet & cruncy.
It's pop music with a bite. Music you gotta chew on for a while before you can appreciate it.
All the songs on my list share that same quality. They have that bite. That thing that makes them last. That makes me want to hear them over and over again. And I know their crunch will last long beyond 2008.
I decided not to do a bunch of different lists. I stuck to songs only like the true iPod warrior that I am who prefers to listen in shuffle mode. What can I say. Please shuffle. Surprise me.
I have lots, lots of thoughts, ideas and hopes for 2009. But I will share all of that at a later time. This year was a hectic year for me with lots of change. While I'm packing to visit Europe for a week tomorrow, I just want to take a moment to wish all of YOU a fantastic new year. I truly appreciate that I can share my passion for music with you every single day. It means so much to me. Thank you for that.
Find my list of favorite songs of 2008 after the jump.
Arjan's favorite songs of the year:
Roisin Murphy "Slave To Love" Janelle Monae "Many Moons" Chester French "She Loves Everybody" Grace Jones "Williams Blood" Chromeo "Momma's Boy" N.E.R.D. "Happy" Rihanna "Disturbia" Antigone "More Man Than Man" Keane "Better Than This" Kanye West "Robocop" Sam Sparro "Pocket" Ladyhawke "Magic" Heloise and The Savoir Faire "Downtown" Michelle Williams "Hello Heartbreak" Antony & The Johnson "Another World" Cindy Lauper "Into The Nightlife" Alphabeat "Fascination" The Killers "Tidal Wave" Frankmusik "3 Little Words" Artymove "Stepping Out" Sebastian Tellier "Divine" Lykke Li "Breaking It Up" Dizzee Rascal ft. Calvin Harris "Dance Wiv Me" Anouk "If I Go" Little Boots "Stuck On Repeat" Colin Munroe "Will I Stay" Semi Precious Weapons "Magnetic Baby" Marina & The Diamonds "Obsession" Ferras "Hollywood Is Not America" Jamie Lidell "Another Day" The Presets "This Boy Is In Love" Hercules & Love Affair "Blind"
I'm very curious what your favorite songs of 2008 are. Log in to the ArjanWrites Social and share.
December 29, 2008 in Arjan | Permalink
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No Lady Gaga? Just Dance is one of the hottest songs in years. Best debut album in a long time and I've definitely put some miles on it! :-)
Posted by: sam at Dec 30, 2008 12:47:31 AM
Here's my top 10 fave of this year!
Posted on my blog: http://playbyplay.vox.com/library/post/best-10-songs-of-2008.html
Posted by: D:REK at Dec 30, 2008 4:04:57 AM
v. Ecclectic, Arjan! I'm surprised Alphabeat appeared on the list; I didn't know you were a fan! And yes, Cyndi's single is totally underrated. A gem.
Posted by: Will-W. at Dec 30, 2008 11:01:31 AM
Goldfrapp!
Posted by: === at Dec 30, 2008 6:14:39 PM
Love Roisin. So is she going to release her CD in America or what? We need her here!
Posted by: leo at Dec 31, 2008 12:12:45 AM
wow i cant wait for our wedding
Posted by: chris at Dec 31, 2008 2:35:12 PM
Great choices!!! I love seeing Roisin Murphy, Sebastian Tellier, Alphabeat, and some others there! So great!
Posted by: Adi at Dec 31, 2008 2:54:33 PM
Hmm...agree with a few of them but here's my top 10
1. Ercola feat. Annie - Follow Me
2. Eric Prydz - Pjanoo
3. Kid Sister - Control
4. Cyndi Lauper - Into The Nightlife
5. NERD - You Know What
6. Kelly Rowland - Work [Freemasons Remix]
7. Baby J - Lies
8. Lady Gaga - Just Dance
9. The Count and Sinden - Industry
10. Dannii Minogue - More, More, More [Winter Chill Mix]
Posted by: Che at Jan 1, 2009 5:38:08 AM
Ch-ch-check mine
http://corqsan.blogspot.com/2008/12/best-of-2008-in-music.html
Posted by: corqsan at Jan 1, 2009 1:28:24 PM
I guess I just don't listen to enough pop music; I don't know half those songs... *shame*
But glad to see Roisin at the top; why isn't she on top of more pop charts?! It's a travesty, and a damn shame.
My top 20 is probably:
1. A&E - Goldfrapp
2. Circles - Hooverphonic
3. Look No Further - Dido
4. Reckoner - Radiohead
5. Ready for the Floor - Hot Chip
6. Flashing Lights - Kanye West (the UK single was released in 2008 :P)
7. 2 Hearts - Kylie Minogue (as much as it ripped Goldfrapp)
8. Slave To Love - Roisin Murphy
9. Revoluation - Killaflaw
10. We Are Rockstars - Does It Offend You, Yeah
11. My People - The Presets
12. Threads - Portishead
13. Give It 2 Me - Madonna (so bad, but I love it)
14. Hot N Cold - Katy Perry
15. All Alright - Sigur Ros
16. Can't Shake It - Kate Miller-Heidke
17. Naturra - Bjork
18. Single Ladies - Beyonce
19. Into the Nightlife - Cyndi Lauper
20. Black Marble Tiles - Hooverphonic
It's not in any real order...
And, yes; I realise how pretentious some of those choices make me sound :P
Posted by: James at Jan 2, 2009 1:56:14 AM
Good mix of songs. My Top 10 of 2008 is as follows and has some of the same tracks that appear in your list.
1. Grace Jones - William's Blood
2. Madonna / Justin - 4 Minutes (Freemasons Deja Vu Mix)
3. Moby - Disco Lies (Freemasons Remix)
4. Duffy - Mercy
5. Kelly Rowland - Work (Freemasons Mix)
6. Kaskade - I Remember
7. Rihanna - Disturbia
8. Denise Lopez - Don't You Wanna Be Mine 2008 (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit)
9. Cyndi Lauper - Into The Nightlife
10. Alphabeat - Fascination
Check out Kaskade's album "Strobelite Seduction" it's brilliant. (Not to be mistaken for the dreadful Cascada)
Posted by: Steve at Jan 4, 2009 8:35:55 AM
1. Beat Goes On - Madonna feat. Kanye
2. Electric Feel - MGMT
3. Human - Killers
4. Night Terror - Laura Marling
5. The Rifle - Alela Diane
6. A&E - Goldfrapp
7. Light & Music - Cut Copy
8. Into the Nightlife - Cyndi Lauper
9. Beggin' - Madcon
10. Miracle Cure - Bernard Sumner & Blank + Jones
Posted by: tROY at Jan 5, 2009 3:51:27 PM
Pretty cool to see that cat Colin Munroe on your list.
His mixtape was my favourite album of the year: http://www.onsmash.com/unsunghero/
Posted by: Preetam at Jan 6, 2009 10:47:56 AM
My list of the Top 100 Tracks of 2008 is here:
http://popservation.blogspot.com/2008/12/top-100-tracks-of-2008.html
Can't believe I left "Hello Heartbreak" off my list! But I did include a couple from Alphabeat--they're amazing, and why hasn't some label released their music here?
Posted by: John at Jan 7, 2009 6:00:11 PM
