Songs of the Year 2010: 25-1

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No gimmicks, just part two of the run-down of the best 50 songs (including album tracks and singles) of 2010, as chosen by The Popscener...

25. These New Puritans – Drum Courts (Hidden, Angular/Domino)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAtzrQtNJfU
24. Shimmering Stars – I'm Gonna Try (n/a, Almost Musique)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNDtpoLfM9U
23. Good Shoes – Way My Heart Beats (No Hope No Future, Brille)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ozkxEI-EfI
22. Mark Ronson – Bang Bang Bang (Record Collection, Columbia)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzE5dS6fnFk
21. Les Savy Fav – Dear Crutches (Root For Ruin, Frenchkiss Records)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUlrkstmTfE
20. Kele – Tenderoni (The Boxer, Wichita)


19. Cee Lo Green – Fuck You (The Lady Killer, Elektra)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc0mxOXbWIU
18. Soft Pack – C'Mon (The Soft Pack, Kemado Records)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgU2NhcoqWg
17. Black Francis – Cinema Star (NonStopErotik, Cooking Vinyl)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOIWV_UMSGA
16. Band Of Horses – Laredo (Infinite Arms, Brown Records/Fat Possum/Columbia)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-DWW3SHPyI
15. Warpaint – Baby (The Fool, Rough Trade)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AedHv7geXcU
14. Allo Darlin – My Heart Is A Drummer (Allo Darlin, Fortuna Pop!)


13. Medications – Seasons (Completely Removed, Dischord)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VNVykX6OXs
12. Everything Everything – Photoshop Handsome (Man Alive, Geffen)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6udfNIzRUX0
11. Wave Pictures – Marie Again (Susan Rode the Cyclone, Self-released)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b38O_Lz3F-0
10. Summer Camp – Was It Worth It (Young EP, Moshi Moshi)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE0MhXo05M4
9. Spoon – Trouble Comes Running (Transference, Merge)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwxpJD8HTQo
8. Kanye West – Runaway (My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Roc-A Fella/Def Jam)


7. Broken Social Scene – Sentimental X's (Forgiveness Rock Record, Arts & Crafts)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q48MJGZZxEg
6. Ted Leo – Bottled Up In Cork (The Brutalist Bricks, Matador)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoOZn3x7Smk
5. Laura Veirs – Life Is Good Blues (July Flame, Bella Union)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrTIa1B0nkA
4. Robyn – Dancing On My Own (Body Talk, Konichiwa)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcNo07Xp8aQ
3. Mark Ronson/D'Angelo – Glass Mountain Trust (Record Collection, Columbia)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62mn553xel4
2. LCD Soundsystem – Drunk Girls (This Is Happening, DFA/Virgin)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xT6cdfP_cM
1. Japandroids – Younger Us (n/a, Polyvinyl)




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There's also a spotify playlist for those of you who want to listen to the songs of 2010 in one place.

Don't forget to check out the Songs of the Year 2010: 50-26 and Albums of the Year 2010

Songs of the Year 2010: 50-26

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Wolf Parade: Oh YES, old things...

No gimmicks, just a run-down of the best 50 songs (including album tracks and singles) of 2010, as chosen by The Popscener...

50. Kelis – Acapella (Flesh Tone, Interscope)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8D9xCBcfzw
49. Pernice Brothers – Fucking and Flowers (Goodbye, Killer, Ashmont Records)
Spotify link
48. Jenny and Johnny – Big Wave (I’m Having Fun Now, Warner Bros)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwtV7L5bxtk
47. Bad Religion – Devil In Stitches (The Dissent Of Man, Epitaph)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G_kxQY3Ng8
46. No Age – Glitter (Everything In Between, Sub Pop)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3_t3q1tjH4
45. Male Bonding – Year's Not Long (Nothing Hurts, Sub Pop)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeUn11bkuZk
44. Aloe Blacc – I Need the Dollar (Good Things, Stones Throw Records)


43. Eels – Nowadays (End Times, Vagrant)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6_2E0MF2bY
42. MGMT – It's Working (Congratulations, Columbia)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyaDTiXH3R4
41. Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin – Everlyn (Let It Sway, Polyvinyl)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWs4Q2mNBBE
40. Sky Larkin – Tiny Heist (Kaleide, Wichita)
Spotify link
39. High Wire – Hang From The Lights (The Sleep Tape, Grandpa Stan)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKJMvcdQmA4
38. Wavves – King of the Beach (King of the Beach, Bella Union)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5biCmyJQtM
37. Hold Steady - Hurricane J (Heaven Is Whenever, Vagrant)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG4ABgTuCqA
36. Tokyo Police Club – Favourite Food (Champ, Mom + Pop Music Co.)


35. Gyptian – Hold You (Hold You, VP Records)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKlCEUngHB0
34. Blur – Fool's Day (n/a, Parlophone)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8ixnqRyfzU
33. Laura Marling – Made By Maid (I Speak Because I Can, Virgin)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjQN_n3KQ9c
32. Wolf Parade – Oh You, Old Thing (Expo 86, Sub Pop)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV3Zgc_tnJg
31. Drive-By Truckers – Daddy Learned To Fly (The Big To-Do, ATO)
Spotify link
30. Tinie Tempah – Pass Out (Disc-Overy, Parlophone)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzvGKas5RsU 
29. Summer Camp – Round the Moon (Young EP, Moshi Moshi)


28. Young Veins – Take A Vacation (Take A Vacation, One Haven)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM58bE_WPCc
27. Fools Gold – Surprise Hotel (Fool’s Gold, IAMSOUND)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9zFEAda0_g
26. Vampire Weekend – Giving Up The Gun (Contra, XL)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bccKotFwzoY

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Don't forget to check out The Popscener's Albums of the Year 2010