The following list is a list of my 100 favorites songs of the first fifteen years of this millennium.
Enjoy!!!
#1) White Lies – Big TV is an excellent album all the way
through and the title song totally rocks…
"Big TV" by White Lies
#2) The song Haifisch by Rammstein is a song about the shark and how
despite it’s strength and power is often misunderstood. The song is featured on
the 2009 album Liebe Ist Für Alle Da.
#3) I am a huge Pink Floyd
fan, so naturally when I heard that David Gilmour was releasing an album I was
on it immediately and bought it the day it was released. “On An Island” is
easily one of my ten favorite albums of the millennium to date. “The Blue” is a
mesmerizingly beautiful song and is as affecting as anything he ever recorded
with Pink Floyd.
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"The Blue" by David Gilmour
#4) I became of fan of King Crimson in the mid 80’s after
having discovered Adrian Belew from the Talking heads album “Remain In Light.”
I basically had to own everything Belew was part of including albums by The
Bears, Frank Zappa, Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, David Bowie, Laurie Anderson,
King Crimson and of course his solo albums. “Eyes Wide Open” is featured on the
Crimson’s 2003 album “The Power To Believe.”
"Eyes Wide Open" by King Crimson
#5) Liam McKahey is easy one of this generations most underrated singer/songwriters. He first came to acclaim in 200 with the band
Cousteau who had a semi-hit with the song “Last Good Day Of The Year.” The band
released three albums before disbanding. Since then McKahey has released two
albums with his new band called Liam McKahey and the Bodies. The deep and dark
“Lovers and Fools” is featured on his 2009 album “Lonely Road.”
"Lovers and Fools" by Liam McKahey and the Bodies
#6) Bastille is a young English synthpop, indie rock group
that has hit the world by storm with a sound which is both alternative and
accessible. To date they’ve released one album called “Bad Blood,” which is a
solid set from beginning to end. My favorite tune is the anthemic “The Things
We Lost In The Fire.”
"The Things We Lost In The Fire" by Bastille
1. Big TV – White Lies (2013)
2. Haifisch – Rammstein (2009)
3. The Blue – David Gilmour (2006)
4. Eyes Wide Open – King Crimson (2002)
5. Lovers and Fools – Liam McKahey (2009)
6. Things We Lost In The Fire – Bastille (2013)
7. Something In The Air – David Bowie (2000)
8. Saving Grace – Tom Petty (2006)
9. Se Bisonte, No Bufalo – Omar Rodriguez-Lopez (2007)
9. Se Bisonte, No Bufalo – Omar Rodriguez-Lopez (2007)
10. Into The Galaxy – Midnight Juggernauts (2008)
11. Cold, Cold Heart – Norah Jones (2002)
12. Airstream Driver – Gomez (2009)
13. Cosmos – t.a.t.u (2005)
14. Moves – Gold Fields (2013)
15. Earth Intruders – Bjork (2007)
16. Transmission – Complot Bronswick (2010)
17. Dream On – Depeche Mode (2001)
18. My Superman – Santigold (2008)
19. The Satellites – Brian Eno/Karl Hyde (2014)
20. All Sparks – Editors (2006)
21. Catch The Sun – Doves (2000)
22. Rapid Toll Fire Booth – Omar Rodriguez-Lopez (2007)
23. Rumour Has It – Adele (2011)
24. Boomerang – Massivivid (2001)
25. Flaws – Bastille (2013)
26.. American Dream Plan B – Tom Petty (2014)
27. Last Good Day Of The Year – Cousteau (Liam McKahey)(2001)
28. Stars – t.a.t.u. (2003)
29. Happy Pills – Norah Jones (2012)
30. Black – Danger Mouse (featuring Norah Jones)(2011)
31. That’s The Way – Donna Summer (2003)
32. Into The Frying Pan – King Crimson (2000)
33. A Tu Lado – Julieta Venegas (2003)
34. Ampersand – Adrian Belew (2005)
35. Out On The Road – Norah Jones (2012)
36. Long Black Train – Liam McKahey (2014)
37. Lost Weekend – Tiny Voices (2012)
38. Pretty Boy – Young Galaxy (2013)
39. Inside Out – Keb Mo (2011)
40. Extreme Ways – Moby (2002)
41. Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae (2006)
42. Two Against One – Danger Mouse (featuring Jack
White)(2011)
43. Where Are you Going? – Dave Matthews Band (2002)
44. A Whisper – Coldplay (2002)
45. It’s Not Over Yet – Klaxons (2007)
46. Too Close – Alex Clare (2011)
47. Bottles – V.V. Brown (2010)
48. Beautiful – Moby (2005)
49. I Want Love – Elton John (2001)
50. Mr. Music – Donna Summer (2008)
51. Oz Is Ever Floating – Oysterhead (2001)
52. I Think I Found The Culprit – Jack White (2012)
53. The Western Sky – Justin Hayward (2013)
54. (((s))) – Swimming In Lava (2012)
55. December – Norah Jones (2009)
56. I’m Shakin’ – Jack White (2012)
57. Starlight – Edison Glass (2006)
58. King and the Lionheart – Of Monsters and Men (2012)
59. Keep This Party Going – B-52’s (2008)
60. Me Voy – Julieta Venegas (2005)
61. Your Day Will Come – Cousteau (Liam McKahey)(2001)
62. A Sky Full Of Stars – Coldplay (2014)
63. New York City – Norah Jones (2003)
64. Our Velocity – Maximo Park (2007)
65. The Right Effect – Stereo MC’s (2001)
66. Who Killed Tangerine? – Tears for Fears (2004)
67. Creepin’ In – Norah Jones & Dolly Parton (2004)
68. Tune Your Mind – Megaphonic Thrift (2012)
69. A Place With No Name – Michael Jackson (2014)
70. We Are All Made Of Stars – Moby (2002)
71. Clocks – Coldplay (2002)
72. Nada Importante – Julieta Venegas (2013)
73. Lovely Rain – Omar Rodriguez-Lopez (2013)
74. Radiate – Jack Johnson (2013)
75. Boots Of Chinese Plastic – The Pretenders (2009)
76. The Moon – Cat Power (2006)
77. Vertigo – U2 (2004)
78. Out of the Ghetto – Donald Fagen (2012)
79. Imago – The Mars Volta (2012)
80. Schism – Tool (2001)
81. Stamp Your Feet – Donna Summer (2008)
82. Almost Gothic – Steely Dan (2000)
83. Future Memories – Klaxons (2010)
84. To Paris With Love – Donna Summer (2011)
85. Fragments – The Who (2007)
86. Lapochka – The Mars Volta (2012)
87. Freedom At 21 – Jack White (2012)
88. Green Book – Steely Dan (2003)
89. If I Had Eyes – Jack Johnson (2008)
90. Far Cry – Rush (2007)
91. Walk With Me – Neil Young (2011)
92. Your Head Is On Fire – Broken Bells (2010)
93. Chrome – Joe Jackson (2003)
94. Into The Ocean – Blue October (2006)
95. Beautiful Day – U2 (2000)
96. Well Thought Out Twinkles – Silversun Pickups (2006)
97. Gallows Pole – Neil Young (2012)
98. Runaway – X Marks The Pedwalk (2010)
99. Run, Run Mary – X Marks The Pedwalk (2012)
100. Seventeen – X Marks The Pedwalk (2010)
Bubbling Under
101. Fingers Never Bleed – Yeasayer (2012)
102. Heart Full Of Soul – Rush (2004)
103. Backwoods Barbie – Dolly Parton (2008)
104. Madder Red – Yeasayer (2010)
105. Kyptonite – 3 Doors Down (2000)
106. Babylon – David Gray (2001)
107. The Hardest Button To Button – The White Stripes (2003)
108. Into The Woods – My Morning Jacket (2005)
109. Curbside Prophet – Jason Mraz (2002)
110. Harem – Sarah Brightman
Hey Randall, this list is awesome! Wow! What a fantastic list of artists and albums! Thank you for taking the time to do all of this research and provide your recommendations.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I also love “On an Island” by David Gilmour’s. His rendition of “The Blue” is totally soothing and mesmerizing. This past year I was introduced to Alex Clare’s “The Lateness of the Hour,” and White Lies’ “Big TV”. I am glad to see that you have included a couple of songs by Julieta Venegas. Isn’t she amazing?? I hope that more people will get a chance to hear her and discover what a talented woman she is, not only vocally, but in song writing, arrangements, and as a musician.
Randall, what do you think of “Monk’s Music” by Thelonious Monk and “Too Much Information” by Maximo Park? These are a couple of additions this past year to my music library.
I’m definitely going to refer to your list in the coming months as I start expanding my range of music. It’s always good to get suggestions and learn more about artists and albums that I am unfamiliar with from someone who has an ear for good music.
Hi Irene, I love "Monk's Music" by Thelonius Monk, I am a huge jazz music fan, especially free jazz and hard bop. Of course "Monk's Music" was released in 1957 so none of the songs from that album are on this list.
DeleteMaximo Park's album "too Much Information" is sublime, it's solid all the way through.