Top 10 Singles of 2009

Vetiver - More of This.

There is a Neighbors Remix of this song that I prefer but is not up on YouTube, so this is close enough.

This song has a real relaxed vibe yet holds your attention. It is perfect folk-pop.



Throughout the latter half of 2009, The XX have become one of my favorite groups. Listening to their self-titled album makes me feel similar to how I feel when I listen to Interpol - Turn On the Bright Lights, pleasantly depressed.

Though I've never really listened much to the original version of this song, The XX cover with the synth harp sounds and more somber feel is just perfect.



Yo La Tengo - Periodically Double and Triple

Haven't listened to this band in years, but if they could put out an album of stuff like this I would listen to them all the time. Unfortunately Popular Songs doesn't appear to contain such consistency. Still a fantastic single and pretty cool video to boot.



Mark Pritchard & Om'Mas Keith - Wind it Up

I don't think I really need to comment on why this song is so great, just listen.



This song has a very exciting build up and the kid chorus section just gives it a really interesting sound. Though the entire album this song is on is great, this song in particular has graced my ears the most, plus Benji B played it on his 2009 round-up show, so it is legit.



The Fruit Bats - The Ruminant Band

Can't really explain why I like this song, it is just really catchy. The lyrics are great and the video is strangely awesome.



Tim and Jean - Come Around

These dudes are both under 20 I think. This song reminds of 20 year-olds imitating Justice, like Justice Jr., there is a certain immaturity and happiness to this song.



Operation Aloha - Failure

I've listened to this song a countless number of times, the lyrics are fantastic and when the chorus kicks in it just has a great feeling. Great song, mediocre album.



Claude Von Stroke - Monster Island

I wish I went to crubs so I could hear this song on a banging system, love the bassline.



Dam Funk - Hood Pass Intact

Keep your hood pass intact because you might go back. This is some straight west coast shit even though I don't really know what that means, it seems like a phrase often used to describe this song and Dam Funk in general. Remember funk isn't a fad, its a way of life.

Thank you 2009, welcome 2010.