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Singles of the Year

I know they hardly exist at these days, but here at least are the 25 standout singles (that I can remember - which prob means overlooked something really obviously good) from 2008. So, in no order:

1. Teddy Thompson - In my Arms
2. Metallica - The Day that Never Comes
3. Christina Aquilera - Keeps Gettin' Better.
4. 3 Doors Down - It's Not My Time
5. Glasvegas - Daddy's Gone.
6. Laura Marling - Cross your Fingers.
7. Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire.
8. Gabriella Clili - Sweet about Me.
9. Ting Tings - That's Not my Name
10. Duffy - Warwick Avenue
11. Bon Iver - Skinny Love
12. Weezer - Pork and Beans
13. Amanda Palmer - Oasis.
14. Noah and the Whale - Five Years Time.
15.R.E.M. - Supernatural Superserious
16. The Hold Steady - Sequestered in Memphis
17. Aimee Mann - Freeway
18. Nick Cave & Bad Seeds - Dig Lazarus Dig
19. Gutter Twins - Idle Hands
20. Sons & Daughters - Gilt Complex
21. Fleet Foxes - White Winter Hymnal
22. The Wedding Present - Santa Ana Winds
23. Bob Mould - Stupid Now
24. Elbow - Grounds for Divorce
25. Sara Bareilles - Love Song
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Jim Marquis said…
That's a nice presentation. I actually liked it so much I told a bunch of my friends to check out your blog.
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