Counting Crows! I loved them so much in the mid 90s (I played "August and everything after" to death) that I was largely over them by 2000. Solid choice @pop3blow2
Ultimate 2000s: Song Justice (Complete)
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#197
(20/26)
16 points
RUNNING FROM THE RAIN | THURSDAY
Voted By: @Crisp X
Year: 2006
Country of Origin: USA
"Running From The Rain" is the sound of a band, initially known for its seminal emo classics, branching out from its signature style and in the same occasion showing early hints of what they would evolve into on their later albums.
It's a post-rock influenced song that gets me emotional every time. When the singer's voice cracks in the first chorus, it's an all-time favorite musical moment for me. It's one of my favorite performances from him ever. And what an euphoric chorus by the way! I love how it sounds like you could mistake it for a Mogwai or Explosions In The Sky song instrumentally, with that cinematic feel and build-up in the intro. It also has one of my favorite bass tones of all time. It's interesting to hear that instrument take up so much space in that part. Usually, it would be the guitars but here the low tuned bassline makes that part explode even more. I'm also entranced by the beautiful atmosphere created by the soaring synths and pristine guitars that rely on echo and reverb effects. The guitar work is really subtle, letting the other instruments take the spotlight instead.
Another reason I love this song so much is the way it reaches a climax that sounds bigger than ever, with an arena-like hook, before ending the song on a quiet note. It's almost like it comes full circle. It may be only 4 mins long, but what a ride.
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#197
(21/26)
16 points
SAY IT | BOOTY LUV
Voted By: @WhenTheSunGoesDown
Year: 2009
Country of Origin: England
Appearance: 2nd
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SAY IT | BOOTY LUV
Voted By: @WhenTheSunGoesDown
Year: 2009
Country of Origin: England
Appearance: 2nd
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#197
(23/26)
16 points
UNTITLED (HOW DOES IT FEEL) | D'ANGELO
Voted By: @No hay banda
Year: 2000
Country of Origin: USA
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UNTITLED (HOW DOES IT FEEL) | D'ANGELO
Voted By: @No hay banda
Year: 2000
Country of Origin: USA
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#197
(24/26)
16 points
WHITE HORSE | TAYLOR SWIFT
Voted By: @unnameable
Year: 2008
Country of Origin: USA
Appearance: 5th
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16 points
WHITE HORSE | TAYLOR SWIFT
Voted By: @unnameable
Year: 2008
Country of Origin: USA
Appearance: 5th
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It's criminal that this wasn't a massive hit. Fabulous choice @WhenTheSunGoesDown
My 16-pointer begins with Wi...so I'm on tenterhooks.
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Just bought it on vinyl. What a banger.
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#196
(1/1)
16 points
ANOTHER CHANCE | ROGER SANCHEZ
Voted By: @WowWowWowWow (8) @2014 (8)
Year: 2000
Country of Origin: USA
WowWowWowWow Commentary:
For my money, the best of the “take a snippet from another song, run it through a filter, and then just play it over and over again” tracks from the Junior Jack/Uniting Nations/Cabin Crew era.
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ANOTHER CHANCE | ROGER SANCHEZ
Voted By: @WowWowWowWow (8) @2014 (8)
Year: 2000
Country of Origin: USA
WowWowWowWow Commentary:
For my money, the best of the “take a snippet from another song, run it through a filter, and then just play it over and over again” tracks from the Junior Jack/Uniting Nations/Cabin Crew era.
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#195
(1/1)
16 points
MY HAPPY ENDING | AVRIL LAVIGNE
Voted By: @unnameable (14) @Maria (2)
Year: 2004
Country of Origin: Canada
Appearance: 3rd
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MY HAPPY ENDING | AVRIL LAVIGNE
Voted By: @unnameable (14) @Maria (2)
Year: 2004
Country of Origin: Canada
Appearance: 3rd
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#194
(1/1)
16 points
ONE MORE TIME | DAFT PUNK
Voted By: @WowWowWowWow (15) @2014 (1)
Year: 2000
Country of Origin: France
WowWowWowWow Commentary:
Never has monotony and repetitiveness sounded so fun or been emotionally wrenching as this song.
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ONE MORE TIME | DAFT PUNK
Voted By: @WowWowWowWow (15) @2014 (1)
Year: 2000
Country of Origin: France
WowWowWowWow Commentary:
Never has monotony and repetitiveness sounded so fun or been emotionally wrenching as this song.
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So, another exhausting week at work and it's not likely to change until September at the earliest. Thank you for your patience!
I was gonna say the Darren Hayes song impressed me. If he recorded a 25-track album in this vein, maybe he had a point!
It's funny how I've never heard Work It before. It's hot!
And obvs the godly My Happy Ending is here as it should.
I was gonna say the Darren Hayes song impressed me. If he recorded a 25-track album in this vein, maybe he had a point!
It's funny how I've never heard Work It before. It's hot!
And obvs the godly My Happy Ending is here as it should.
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Staff member
Oh hi @WowWowWowWow
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Did we both give Roger the same amount of points and then give an equally opposite number of points to Guy-Manuel and Thomas? Synergy much?? Call me
2014
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Another Chance was in my Final 40 list. I still own the CD single. So glad to see it here with two voters. Fantastic choice @2014 and @WowWowWowWow
This video... was a wake up call back then yeah... yeah.