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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:24:03 GMT -5
31Cars In Space Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 25
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:31:26 GMT -5
302020 was a great year for Dua as she scored two top 10s on my chart. This, like "Don't Start Now", managed to sneak into the top 5 of my chart, and is the highest represented mainstream pop song on the list.Break My Heart Dua Lipa
Peak: #5 Weeks on chart: 26
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:33:47 GMT -5
29Another artist who had a great comeback this year was The Strokes, who have managed to chart four songs from this album, all of which have (currently) made the top 40. A fifth song to chart is not out of the question, and of the four, this fared the best on radio.Bad Decisions The Strokes
Peak: #2 Weeks on chart: 24
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:35:44 GMT -5
28*Like several other songs on this countdown, La Havas was one I discovered from the AAA charts this year. Her song turned out to be one of my favorite soul tracks to hit the format this year.Can't Fight Lianne La Havas
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 23
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:37:39 GMT -5
27It is no secret that Deftones are one of my favorite mainstream rock bands (we'll get to that later), but I made do with this song that has a vibe of theirs, while waiting for their new songs this year. Really good stuff.Two-Way Mirror Loathe
Peak: #3 Weeks on chart: 26
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:39:24 GMT -5
26**This was my favorite single from their last era. It managed to hit #2 like "Exits", although this had a longer chart run.The Runner Foals
Peak: #2 Weeks on chart: 16
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:41:32 GMT -5
25Bright Eyes also had a good comeback this year with their first album in 9 years. Their maiden entry on my chart managed to hit the top spot in September, while their other song on my chart this year was still rising.Persona Non Grata Bright Eyes
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 26
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:43:47 GMT -5
24Up next is another artist whose first entry on my chart was this tune. So I was late to "Pearly Gates" from 2018, which I would have charted if I got into it earlier. But I was on time with this one and it peaked at #2 in the summer.4 American Dollars U.S. Girls
Peak: #2 Weeks on chart: 23
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:45:39 GMT -5
23The third (and highest) performing of Canada's Orville Peck's songs to make my chart this year. His vocals are really good on this one, and it managed to top my chart for a week in May.Dead of Night Orville Peck
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 20
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:48:15 GMT -5
22My introduction to this song was a blast. I was hooked and decided to debut it earlier than expected. But their song "A Private Understanding" was even better, and I would've charted that if I caught up to it earlier. This song may not be for everyone, but I certainly loved it.Processed by the Boys Protomartyr
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 26
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:50:20 GMT -5
21**Sam Fender's follow up to "Hypersonic Missiles" managed to be even better than that song. I was worried it would miss the AAA rankdowns, but thankfully, it made 2020's list. It is an absolute jam, and should have done something on alternative.Will We Talk? Sam Fender
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 17
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:54:17 GMT -5
20If there is one indie pop tune from the alternative charts by a newcomer that defines 2020, it is "Can I Call You Tonight?" by Dayglow. It is such a pleasant and fun tune to bop along to.Can I Call You Tonight? Dayglow
Peak: #3 Weeks on chart: 29
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:55:53 GMT -5
19The first of three Perfume Genius songs in the top 20 was the first single from his 2020 album. The outro to this is outstanding.Describe Perfume Genius
Peak: #2 Weeks on chart: 26
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 9:59:26 GMT -5
18*Even if a song from Denzel Curry's album with Kenny Beats didn't do that well on my charts, he had another one that performed better, and it is this urgent, important tune. It is the first #1 on my chart for all the artists involved here.Pig Feet Terrace Martin & Denzel Curry f/ Kamasi Washington, G Perico & Daylyt
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 25
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:02:44 GMT -5
17*Even if "Be Afraid" underperformed on my chart, this managed to outdo it, and by much. Isbell has always been a great lyricist, and this once again shows his strengths in another winner for him.Dreamsicle Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 25
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:05:04 GMT -5
16**Of the artists who made a comeback recently, Coldplay was not one I expected to be great. But this turned out to be their best single in years!Arabesque Coldplay
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 22
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:10:38 GMT -5
15"A Hero's Death" is a more melodic and upbeat post punk tune from the Protomartyr tune that just showed up. But it is by no means lesser off, as evidenced by how it performed on my chart.A Hero's Death Fontaines D.C.
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 26
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:11:49 GMT -5
14**Ah, another song with a great build up! And yet she still has one more song coming...Lark Angel Olsen
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 20
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:13:29 GMT -5
13This year is Fiona Apple's year, given the widespread attention Fetch the Bolt Cutters received. This track, in particular, is also one of the catchiest singles I've heard from her. Love it.Shameika Fiona Apple
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 25
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:14:23 GMT -5
12Even if this Tame Impala album turned out to be underwhelming, this is still a really good song.Lost in Yesterday Tame Impala
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 26
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:15:40 GMT -5
11**Really glad that this managed to top the alternative charts earlier in the winter. Let's hope for more great things to happen for these guys!Might Be Right White Reaper
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 18
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:18:27 GMT -5
10From one surprise on the alternative chart comes another as this is the closest we've got to a Bloc Party tune in a while. And it is brilliant. Hopefully Kenneth can bring us more great tunes in the coming years!How Will I Rest in Peace If I'm Buried by a Highway? KennyHoopla
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 27
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:20:40 GMT -5
9I've mentioned earlier that "Describe" has a great outro, but the same can be applied for "Eye in the Wall", which does not appear in his 2020 album, and has less lyrics to it. Really, the six minute instrumental after the final lyrics are sung is something to behold.Eye in the Wall Perfume Genius
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 26
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:22:05 GMT -5
8The Blue Stones did not disappoint with this single of theirs. It hits the right notes in what you want to hear in an alternative rock tune.Shakin' Off the Rust The Blue Stones
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 26
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:23:20 GMT -5
7The highest of the discoveries from WTM comes from this duo. I'm still not pleased with how it did there, but I did it justice on my chart.Right Round the Clock Sorry
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 21
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:24:57 GMT -5
6And yeah, this is the highest of the Strokes songs on this list, even if "The Adults Are Talking" might outperform this in 2021. Julian's vocal performance and the synths in this, man...At the Door The Strokes
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 21
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:27:23 GMT -5
5**NFR was the era that made me respect Lana more as an artist, with songs such as this, "Venice Bitch", and "The Greatest". Even if her new song doesn't do it for me, "Mariners Apartment Complex" still holds up very well. Just a beautiful tune.Mariners Apartment Complex Lana Del Rey
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 24
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:29:29 GMT -5
4*From a Deftones-sounding song, we now get the real Deftones. This is even better than their last lead, and it's not even close. Between the guitar riff and Chino's vocals, this is what I expect from a Deftones tune, and they delivered with this song and the album of the same name. "Ohms" topped my chart in just 3 weeks and spent the remainder of the chart year in the top 10.Ohms Deftones
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 15
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:31:16 GMT -5
3**Angel Olsen's vocals... <3All Mirrors Angel Olsen
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 22
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Jan 6, 2021 10:34:45 GMT -5
2There was no way this was not gonna end up in my top songs of the year. It is one of my top 2 singles (on radio, at least), easily. The synths, Mike's vocal performance, and that bridge, "On the Floor" is one of my favorite songs of the year without a doubt. Give this a listen if you haven't yet!On the Floor Perfume Genius
Peak: #1 Weeks on chart: 28
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