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No. 5: We Choose UGK And Outkast

ugk4life.jpg And for a few minutes, let’s all bask in four thirtysomethings showing those soulja boys and girls how it’s done. MORE »

What could have happened during the remainder of the Kennedy presidency, and how popular this fucking brilliant song could have been with more radio exposure, are the two greatest American tragedies of the unknown.

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Idolator’s 2007 Top 40 List Of Awesomeness: The Story So Far

Three weeks and change ago, Jess and I started counting down our own year-end list, the songs from the past year that we listened to more than any others, a list put together through the not-very-scientific process of “smooshing together” of my top songs and Jess’ top songs. MORE »

@seannj30: Thanks, Aunt Nancy!

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No. 3: R. Kelly And Friends Are Dogs On The Prowl

kells.jpgAnd lord help us if a non-flirter gets in their way. MORE »

@mhulot:
The line is one that T-Pain uses often - referring to himself as "Teddy Pinned-her-ass." See, his name and this nom-de-vocoder both start with "T" and "P", plus it refers to sexing, which is always cool. It is hard to make out because I would imagine MTV made them bleep it so Teddy Pendergrass doesn't sue them.

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No. 4: Fall Out Boy Have Smiles On Their Faces

76704818.jpgAnd the song at No. 4 invites you to open your mind and shake your behind. MORE »

I'm so late on this, but the only thing I like about this song (but I really LOVE it) is the end when all the choruses, pianos, drum rolls, and little bridges start piling on top of one another, and it sounds like something out of RENT or some shit.

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No. 8: Sissy Wish Wants To Pick You Up And Float Away

snipshot_e47lr80d1xd.jpgAnd the song at No. 8 has enough sass, pluck, and bubbly keyboards to lift an entire room filled with Gloomy Guses. MORE »

Sometimes I think it's just you and me loving this song, Johnston! BUT WE LOVE IT SO WELL.

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No. 6: Siobhan Donaghy Shows Off Her Scars

siobhannnn.jpgAnd in the No. 6 song, she wants you to heal along with her. MORE »

yesssssss I completely agree. such a good year for europop, between roisin, siobhan, sophie, etc.

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No. 7: Rich Boy’s On The Marquee But Polow Da Don Brings The Real Heat

poorlittlerichboy.jpgBecause we could listen to damn near anyone rap over No. 7. MORE »

One of the singles after this, "Let's Get this Paper", was pretty surprising. He's definitely a third-rate T.I. clone, but since tip is about a fifth-rate T.I. clone at the moment, I'll take mumbly trunk bangers from wherever I can get them. It's also got the best tabla break since "Go Crazy" off Jeezy's first album.

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No. 10: Lloyd Only Has Eyes For You (And That Lady Over There)

llllloyd.jpgBut if you don’t quite believe his claims of fidelity, that’s probably a smart move. MORE »

Good choice!

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