81. 2008 Awards

Catchiest Songs Of The Year

Hot Chip - Ready For The Floor

First of all, how did I miss this until a couple of weeks ago and secondly why can' t I get it out of my head? I have never been a fan of Hot Chip, but recently they were featured in Pitchforks Top 40 music videos.Like anything Pitchfork does, this feature was filled with obscure amazing videos from songs that were subpar and forgettable. Hot Chip's "Ready for the Floor was the first video which had a recognizable chorus. Bait and switch. Since viewing it the first time, I have difficult time passing day without listening "Ready For The Floor" atleast twice.

Protest The Hero - Blood Meat

What happens when you take the good parts of Mars Volta and send them hurdling into a wall of hooked metalcore? The answer is a progressive metalcore reaction which has worked out so well, Ive begun defending this band to the internet community. Bloodmeat, from the album fortress, is a structured progression snaking through complicated chords, flashy guitar playing and vocal styles. The song almost wraps so quick you are unaware of the catchiest chorus EVER which looms around a corner. This chorus is so addictive you are hypnotized by its beauty and are unable to see the catchiest bridge outro EVER which lies just over the horizon.