2008 Woodie Awards
Top five songs of summer 2004
David Thill
Issue date: 8/26/04 Section: The Verge
Each and every year from the dance clubs to the beaches, the summer is the time of year for the most anticipated albums to be realeased and the hottest music to be unveiled. This summer has been no different, as several new acts and old favorites have come out with new albums and singles.
5) "Down"
By Blink 182
The latest release from this San Diego trio is a step in the right direction. "Down," the the band's latest single, is a sullen and mature song not usually seen from a band that likes to tell fart jokes on stage. The song is indicative of the entire album released by the band thsi past fall. The band has slowly been moving in a mature direction, seemingly trying to leave behind their stigma of being just another pop-punk act. With songs like this, Blink 182 should be able to shed the stereotype sooner rather than later.
4) "Take Me Out"
By Franz Ferdinand
This art-house rock group was completely unheard of to most radio listeners until they released this breakout hit song earlier this summer. A good strong beat tied in with vocals reminiscent of early Robert Smith of The Cure gives this song, as well as this band, a very unigue sound.
3) "Talk Shows On Mute"
By Incubus
A slower song than most others on the rock charts, "Talk Shows on Mute"is the latest and greates from the So-Cal rock band Incubus. After the initial release of "Megalomaniac," many fans thought the band had become too political, but this song reminds us that just because a band has important views on heavy issues doesn't mean they can't release a song without addressing serious topics. The use of synthesizers in the song is alone phenomenal.
2) "Float On"
By Modest Mouse
Possibly the biggest surprise of the summer, Modest Mouse has come, like Franz Ferdinand, from relatively nowhere to capture the attention and ears of all of America. "Float On" is a departure from the ususal sound of Modest Mouse, but it is still a very radio-friendly song that can be heard on both rock and pop radio stations.
1) "Ch-check It Out"
By The Beatsie Boys
It is with great pleasure that I crown the best song of the summer "Ch-check It Out" by The Beastie Boys. It has been a few years since these New York rappers have been on the scene, but with the same swagger and sound, the Beasties have grabbed the reigns of pop music yet again. The song is a fantastic mixture of old- and new-school rap. The band utilizes the same method of melding hilarious lyrics with infectious rhythms and an easy hook. Congrats to these veterans of the music world who masterfully show how, even in their forties, white boys can still rap.
5) "Down"
By Blink 182
The latest release from this San Diego trio is a step in the right direction. "Down," the the band's latest single, is a sullen and mature song not usually seen from a band that likes to tell fart jokes on stage. The song is indicative of the entire album released by the band thsi past fall. The band has slowly been moving in a mature direction, seemingly trying to leave behind their stigma of being just another pop-punk act. With songs like this, Blink 182 should be able to shed the stereotype sooner rather than later.
4) "Take Me Out"
By Franz Ferdinand
This art-house rock group was completely unheard of to most radio listeners until they released this breakout hit song earlier this summer. A good strong beat tied in with vocals reminiscent of early Robert Smith of The Cure gives this song, as well as this band, a very unigue sound.
3) "Talk Shows On Mute"
By Incubus
A slower song than most others on the rock charts, "Talk Shows on Mute"is the latest and greates from the So-Cal rock band Incubus. After the initial release of "Megalomaniac," many fans thought the band had become too political, but this song reminds us that just because a band has important views on heavy issues doesn't mean they can't release a song without addressing serious topics. The use of synthesizers in the song is alone phenomenal.
2) "Float On"
By Modest Mouse
Possibly the biggest surprise of the summer, Modest Mouse has come, like Franz Ferdinand, from relatively nowhere to capture the attention and ears of all of America. "Float On" is a departure from the ususal sound of Modest Mouse, but it is still a very radio-friendly song that can be heard on both rock and pop radio stations.
1) "Ch-check It Out"
By The Beatsie Boys
It is with great pleasure that I crown the best song of the summer "Ch-check It Out" by The Beastie Boys. It has been a few years since these New York rappers have been on the scene, but with the same swagger and sound, the Beasties have grabbed the reigns of pop music yet again. The song is a fantastic mixture of old- and new-school rap. The band utilizes the same method of melding hilarious lyrics with infectious rhythms and an easy hook. Congrats to these veterans of the music world who masterfully show how, even in their forties, white boys can still rap.
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