Favorite Singles From 2008, Part 3

The Walkmen - "In the New Year"

TV On The Radio - "Family Tree"
“What Coldplay would sound like if they were black.” -Alan


(Okay, this video isn’t of the whole song, and has nothing to do with TV on the Radio, but if you don’t shed a tear then you have a cold cold soul.) - Brasilliant

Coldplay - "Viva La Vida"
“I realize this probably costs me cool points, but of all the songs released this year, this one is about the catchiest -- and not in an annoying way. This is what I love about Coldplay, catchy but not annoying, easy-listening but not KWAV-y. What can I say, I'm not that complex when it comes to music.” -Jeremiah




And just because...

Frightened Rabbit - "Old, Old Fashioned"
“‘I'll turn off the TV/ It's killing us we never speak.’ Light some candles and dance around, son.” -Thecranewife

Kings Of Leon - "Closer"
“Amazing sound. Better on the album than live, but still spine-tingling.” -Nightrain

Of Montreal - "An Eluardian Instance"

Panic At The Disco - "Nine in the Afternoon"

Passion Pit - "Sleepyhead"
“The short but sweet ditty that has stuck in my head day in and day out for the last few weeks. Thanks to Stereogum for turning me onto this.” -Tex

Ra Ra Riot - "Too Too Too Fast"
“After hearing forever about these guys I finally listened to them. This song floored me. Great walking music if you want to be somewhere in a hurry.” -ancientindianwizard

Ryan Adams - "Crossed Out Name"