Thinking Back, it was a LOUSY year for Music!

With film and television down, you probably thought that I'd do a segment on music as well. And yeah, you're right. However, there weren't a lot of good songs this year, particularly last summer, which is usually a season known for three months of great jams. I didn't do much commentary this time around, but links to all of the songs are included, so take a listen if you're not in the know about how they sound and what they represent. Once again, not in any particular order.

1. Bust it Baby - Pt. 2 (Plies) - a hot song in the clubs this year, it's got a good beat to it, and a fun message if you stop to listen.
2. Love in This Club (Usher) - I just can't help but get my groove on when this song starts playing. It's a bit of a mood-setter, and definitely a good song to dance to with someone.
3. Addicted (Saving Abel) - surely not the purist song of the year, but I love the music, and it's great live. fun to sing in the car with a group.
4. Viva la Vida (Coldplay) - who would I be if I didn't mention this one for the undertones of an orchestra in this song? The music is calming and relaxing, and the lyrics are intriguing.
5. It's not my Time (3 Doors Down) - this one has definitely been on my gym playlist this year. It has a certain quality which motivates me to just keep going, for one reason or another.
6. Whatever it Takes (Lifehouse) - this song is about faith. and hope. and doing everything humanly possible to right a wrong. It gives advice at the same time it just speaks the plain truth.
7. East to West (Casting Crowns) - now, for some reason, after fifteen years I still can't keep "Counting Crows" and "Casting Crowns" straight, but this song is one I can't mix-up with any other. I find it to be a very fulfilling song, and one that makes me just close my eyes and use it as a medium to speak with God.
8. I Kissed a Girl (Katy Perry) - I love this song for two reasons. First, although many people detest it because of their homophobia, it has helped a little in broadening the minds of the ignorant. And second, because it's a very flirty song that gets people crazy on the dance floor. ;)
9. Gotta Be Somebody (Nickelback) - It's true. Just listen. And believe.
10. Handlebars (Flobots) - what a goofy song. And that's why I'll remember it. And it's pretty good live.