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SONGS OF THE DECADE, A decade-ending project at the Tynan’s Anger blog

Posted on | September 21, 2009 | 34 Comments

Attention Tynan’s Anger readers:

Starting this Tuesday (tomorrow), I will be counting down the decade with my Top 100 Songs of the Decade. Unlike many of these lists, You will receive in-depth analysis of each song, the kind of analysis normally reserved for entire albums. The definition of a good song has shifted dramatically since the rise of the Internet (more on that later), but I’ll give you the luxury of providing my own standards:

Ground rules for Top 100 Songs of The Decade:

  • This list is intended more as a discussion than a definite list. Because of that, these songs are purely a product of my tastes.
  • Because of that, there are many songs not included that some would consider “glaring” omissions. Most important to me is not to include anything because I feel I “have to.” Songs that are included are ranked according to the impact I felt they had.
  • Some songs from albums I love are not included. If I ever get around to doing a comparable albums list, look out for new additions.

As for my tastes, here’s a good barometer:

  • If you think songs are representative of their times, this list is for you.
  • If you think music can be significant on a larger social level, this list is for you.
  • If you admit that songs still need a hook of some kind, this list is for you.
  • If you think that hook need not be purely bubblegum, this list is for you.
  • If you like songs that take a stance, political, cultural, or otherwise, whether or not it is explicitly referenced, this list is for you.

Finally, a technicality: In an effort to avoid “London Calling syndrome” (is it on the ’70s list or the ’80s list?), I allowed myself to include songs technically released in 1999 if I felt they had a bigger impact this decade. Ultimately, only one borderline song made the cut.

This list will eventually be reposted on my MOG page. More details on that soon.

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34 Responses to “SONGS OF THE DECADE, A decade-ending project at the Tynan’s Anger blog”

  1. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #7 Lily Allen – Fuck You : Tynan's Anger
    March 22nd, 2010 @ 10:57 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  2. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #38 Art Brut – Formed a Band : Tynan's Anger
    March 22nd, 2010 @ 11:20 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  3. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #5 M.I.A. – Paper Planes : Tynan's Anger
    March 22nd, 2010 @ 11:23 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  4. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #2 LCD Soundsystem – Losing My Edge : Tynan's Anger
    March 22nd, 2010 @ 11:32 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  5. Theater, Music, Culture - [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #18 The White Stripes – I’m Lonely (But I Ain’t That Lonely Yet) : Tynan's Anger
    April 6th, 2010 @ 3:24 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  6. Theater, Music, Culture - [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #72 Tegan & Sara – Walking With a Ghost : Tynan's Anger
    April 12th, 2010 @ 3:39 pm

    [...] OF THE DECADE #72 [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] Tegan & Sara – Walking With a Ghost [...]

  7. Theater, Music, Culture - [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #63 The Dead Weather – Hang You From the Heavens : Tynan's Anger
    April 12th, 2010 @ 3:54 pm

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  8. Theater, Music, Culture - [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #61 The Fratellis – Chelsea Dagger : Tynan's Anger
    April 12th, 2010 @ 3:56 pm

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  9. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #51 Heavy Trash – They Were Kings | Tynan's Anger
    June 11th, 2010 @ 1:23 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  10. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #73 Le Tigre – Get Off The Internet! | Tynan's Anger
    June 21st, 2010 @ 11:09 pm

    [...] OF THE DECADE #73 [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] Le Tigre – Get Off The Internet! (2000) Get Off the Internet – Le [...]

  11. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #88 The Black Lips – Oh Katrina! | Tynan's Anger
    July 15th, 2010 @ 5:08 pm

    [...] more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] The Black Lips – Oh Katrina! [...]

  12. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #90 Neil Young – Let’s Impeach the President | Tynan's Anger
    July 15th, 2010 @ 5:09 pm

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  13. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #95 Yo La Tengo – Pass The Hatchet | Tynan's Anger
    July 15th, 2010 @ 5:11 pm

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  14. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #100: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! | Tynan's Anger
    July 15th, 2010 @ 5:13 pm

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  15. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #78 Fucked Up – Crooked Head | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 1:59 am

    [...] SONGS OF THE DECADE #78 [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  16. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #34 The White Stripes – Fell In Love With A Girl | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 1:59 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  17. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #99 Sarandon – Kill Twee Pop! | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 2:05 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  18. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #89 Your 33 Black Angels – Psycho On Your Side | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 2:05 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  19. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #56 The Hold Steady – Positive Jam | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 2:05 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  20. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #74 The Ponys – Let’s Kill Ourselves | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 2:05 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  21. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #65 LCD Soundsystem – Get Innocuous! | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 2:06 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  22. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #49 Beck – E-Pro | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 2:06 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  23. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #39 Be Your Own Pet – Becky | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 2:07 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  24. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #30 Black Mountain – Druganaut [extended version] | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 2:07 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  25. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #22 Bob Dylan – Things Have Changed | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 2:07 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  26. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #16 Radiohead- The National Anthem | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 2:07 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  27. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #13 Eminem – Lose Yourself | Tynan's Anger
    July 23rd, 2010 @ 2:08 am

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  28. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #66 The Strokes – You Only Live Once | Tynan's Anger
    July 27th, 2010 @ 5:04 pm

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  29. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #67 Eels – Souljacker Part I | Tynan's Anger
    July 27th, 2010 @ 5:08 pm

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  30. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #59 Animal Collective – Lion in a Coma | Tynan's Anger
    July 27th, 2010 @ 5:12 pm

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  31. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #41 Modest Mouse – Ocean Breathes Salty | Tynan's Anger
    July 27th, 2010 @ 5:13 pm

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  32. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #25 Ted Leo & The Pharmacists – Where Have All The Rude Boys Gone? | Tynan's Anger
    July 27th, 2010 @ 5:14 pm

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  33. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #26 Kanye West – We Don’t Care | Tynan's Anger
    July 27th, 2010 @ 5:24 pm

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

  34. [SONGS OF THE DECADE] #11 Grinderman – No Pussy Blues | Tynan's Anger
    July 27th, 2010 @ 5:45 pm

    [...] [For more info, read the Ground Rules of The Song of The Decade List] [...]

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