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- 31. Sage Francis - Pressure Cooker: "Where have you been? Where have you been? ...I've been busy." Such a great way to open a record. I tip my hat to thee Mr. Francis.
- 32. Rancid - Face Up: Rancid kind of sounds like the Rancid of old on their new album. This song could've came straight off '...And Out Come The Wolves', which is excellent news.
- 33. Chuck Ragan - Non Typical: Ragan of Hot Water Music has released another solo album this year. It's almost too country sounding, but luckily it isn't.
- 34. Jeff Rosenstock - I'm So Gross: I could go on forever about how amazing Jeff Rosenstock is. Basically anything he has to do with I love. He had a really busy year, but only released a 2 song 7" under his own name. Fantastically depressing lyrics as always.
- 35. Black Lips - Funny: Always a good band to listen to. They certainly have their own take on rock'n'roll and I approve of it.
- 36. Rise Against - The Great Die-Off: This band has faltered a bit over the past few years, but this song is excellent and a couple others on the album aren't too bad as well.
- 37. Bruce Lee Band - Ms. Me: A great song about the fear of growing old alone. Another project that Jeff Rosenstock contributed on. Don't forget though, it's still Mike Park's brainchild.
- 38. Ball Park Music - She Only Loves Me When I'm There: Kinda stumbled upon this (horribly named) band. A really solid release. I recommend the whole album.
- 39. Me First and The Gimme Gimmes - Straight Up: The best cover band releases another album. A great cover of Paula Abdul.
- 40. Cloud Cult - Chemicals Collide (Live): Cloud Cult put out a live acoustic album this year and it's great. This is an older song, but I love the melody and lyrics.
- 41. Swingin' Utters - I'm Not Coming Home: These guys once again prove why they're one of the best at writing folky punk songs. Jack Dalrymple helps too.
- 42. MC Chris - Let Me In: A song off a Ghost Busters concept album. This song is about Rick Moranis' character in Ghost Busters 2.
- 43. Ages and Ages - Divisionary (Do the Right Thing): A great song from good ol' Portland Oregon. Enjoy or else... or something... whatever.
- 44. Joyce Manor - Heart Tattoo: "I want a heart tattoo. I want it to hurt really bad. That's how I'll know, I'll know it's real." Joyce Manor, yes please.
- 45. Hospitality - I Miss Your Bones: It's the calm in the chorus that really gets me in this song.
- 46. Thumpers - Unkinder (A Tougher Love): This song is all about the delicious harmonies in the chorus. It's done well.
- 47. The Skints - Break Me Down: Not a lot of reggae on this list and that's a bit of a shame. Luckily this song is here to calm you all down.
- 48. The Lillingtons - Pyramids: Is this band still together? Not really, but they did come back together to record their first song in 7 years. Don't expect much else though. Oh and this song is all about conspiracies - as we've come to expect from this band.
- 49. Hello Saferide - I Forgot About Songs: This song is so.... cute? Yeah. Cute. Swedish music always seems to be either cute or brutal. Such a weird country.
- 50. Sundials - Dealin': A song about dealing with agoraphobia? Damn right! This band is really easy to like. So much honesty.
- 51. Yelle - Coca Sans Bulles: What's this? French music? See how terribly sophisticated I am?
- 52. The Falcon - We Are The Bald: "We've got no hair, we've got no hair, we are the bald." The Falcon come back for their first song in 8 years and it quite simply destroys.
- 53. The Hold Steady - All Through The City: Surprisingly, the best song from the Hold Steady this year came off the bonus EP they put out before the album. Who would've thought?
- 54. Conor Oberst - Zigzagging Toward the Light: I'm always a sucker for Oberst. The album is actually fairly upbeat. Weird right?
- 55. The Copyrights - Telescope: This band was fairly busy this year and I'm happy about that. Some real quality music here. Their last album was great too.
- 56. The Gateway District - Skyline Drive: I wish this band released more stuff because there are some serious gems to be found in their discography. This being one of them.
- 57. CunninLynguists - Drunk Dial (feat. Murs & Grieves): Damn this song is ridiculous. I've heard it way too many times, but it still makes me laugh. Murs is awesome.
- 58. The Presidents of the United States of America - Poor Little Me: If you don't like this band there is something wrong with you. They were built for universal appeal.
- 59. Big Eyes - Asking You to Stay: I wish more music was as good as what Big Eyes produces. Taking up the reins of Joan Jett. Quality rock.
- 60. The Phenomenauts - I Don't Care Whether Earth is the Best (I Love It Anyway): This band is a bunch of lovable nerds. This particular song is actually a reference to an old song of theirs.
