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Something is wrong with that chart..... I don't see Swift or Drake? I think it's damaged.....

New Kasabian!

Well....the first one is rather poppy for what I'd hope for from them.


The second one "Call" is a bit more to my liking:
 
scotchandcigar said:
Every year, SiriusXMU does a "Top 41". Since I recently posted my favorite songs of 2023 in October (above), I won't bother with the whole Top 41 list, as a lot of it isn't that great (IMO). Instead, I'll just indicate those that made my list, other notable entries in the countdown, and any end of the year additions.
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It's that time of year again. And this year, I played the on-demand XMU Top 41 countdown of 2024 on the SiriusXM app, and I made a list. But honestly, it's not a good list. There are many songs on it that I don't recall being that popular or getting much airplay. Also, some of my favorites from the list were already featured here (or in the Catch of the Day thread) earlier this year. So here are the remaining notable songs from the list (plus a few others):

I've featured the band "Momma" before. They're throwback grunge rock. But with this one, they've completed the metamorphosis into the rebirth of Veruca Salt
Momma - Ohio All the Time



The Decemberists paired with James Mercer (of The Shins and broken bells) and came out with this one, however Mercer is substituted on all the live performances
The Decemberists - Burial Ground (live)



I'm not allowed to post the song Sometimes by Mannequin Pu$$y, but it's a good rocker, so look it up.

I've liked them for several years, both as solo artists and in collaborations
Soccer Mommy - Driver



Here's a fun one from a band that's been around for a long time
Beach Bunny - Vertigo



This is just pleasant to listen to
Magdalena Bay – Image
 
Another collaboration with Bully, and another winner (plus a great live performance)
Blondshell/Bully – Docket (live)



A two-fer from Jack White
Jack White – That’s How I’m Feeling



Jack White – You Got Me Searching



Yet another collaboration
Justice/Tame Impala – Neverender
 
We haven't had a good story-song in a while. And who better than from the dry wit of Father John Misty (Josh Michael Tillman)
Father John Misty – I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All



And it's a two-fer. This is too cool/funky to skip
Father John Misty – She Cleans Up



The final collaboration on this list. This is a great dream rocker
Sea Lemon/Ben Gibbard - Crystals



Honorable mention to these songs:

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory – Afterlife

The Bug Club – Lonsdale Slipons

IDLES/LCD Soundsystem - Dancer

Cults – Crybaby

Cola - Pulling Quotes

Suki Waterhouse - Supersad

DIIV - Raining On Your Pillow

Blondshell - What's Fair

Waxahatchee/MJ Lenderman – Right Back To It

Tunde Adebimpe (from TV on the Radio) - Magnetic
 
Other XMU artists on NME's 50 Best list:

Wishy
The Last Dinner Party
Clairo
MJ Lenderman
MK.GEE

Getting back to my list, I think I can get a little further into some of the "Honorable Mentions":

A party song if there ever was one
The Bug Club – Lonsdale Slipons



This is a little like the 2024 version of Trench Coat Museum
IDLES/LCD Soundsystem - Dancer



A.K.A. Robert Pattinson's baby-mama
Suki Waterhouse - Supersad


If you like dream-rock, this is for you
DIIV - Raining On Your Pillow



The talented artist on her own
Blondshell - What's Fair
 
Ever wondered what alt-country was? Here it is
Waxahatchee/MJ Lenderman – Right Back To It



For those who like the high energy of TVOTR, this sounds just like it.
Tunde Adebimpe (from TV on the Radio) - Magnetic
 
scotchandcigar said:
It's that time of year again. And this year, I played the on-demand XMU Top 41 countdown of 2024 on the SiriusXM app, and I made a list. But honestly, it's not a good list. There are many songs on it that I don't recall being that popular or getting much airplay. Also, some of my favorites from the list were already featured here (or in the Catch of the Day thread) earlier this year. So here are the remaining notable songs from the list (plus a few others):

I've featured the band "Momma" before. They're throwback grunge rock. But with this one, they've completed the metamorphosis into the rebirth of Veruca Salt
Momma - Ohio All the Time



The Decemberists paired with James Mercer (of The Shins and broken bells) and came out with this one, however Mercer is substituted on all the live performances
The Decemberists - Burial Ground (live)



I'm not allowed to post the song Sometimes by Mannequin Pu$$y, but it's a good rocker, so look it up.

I've liked them for several years, both as solo artists and in collaborations
Soccer Mommy - Driver



Here's a fun one from a band that's been around for a long time
Beach Bunny - Vertigo



This is just pleasant to listen to
Magdalena Bay – Image
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It’s taken a while to get back to listening to these.
The first post:

Beach Bunny and Magdalena Bay are the better ones to me. Momma isn’t bad, but doesn’t grab me. The other two are pretty meh.
 
That reminds me that I planned to post the video of Mannequin Pu$$y from my phone. And I found this live version of Sometimes that's not only good, but done with a harder edge than on the album. Also, the bass player has quite a look.

 
scotchandcigar said:
Another collaboration with Bully, and another winner (plus a great live performance)
Blondshell/Bully – Docket (live)



A two-fer from Jack White
Jack White – That’s How I’m Feeling



Jack White – You Got Me Searching



Yet another collaboration
Justice/Tame Impala – Neverender
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This batch is more my flavor. That's how I'm Feelin tops the batch for me.
Followed by Justice, the JW track then Blondshell.
 
Still working my way through.

scotchandcigar said:
Father John Misty – I Guess Time Just Makes Fools of Us All
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I dig the groove.
scotchandcigar said:
This is too cool/funky to skip
Father John Misty – She Cleans Up
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Love this one! Great groove, fun, & funky. The video is a lot of fun too.
scotchandcigar said:
This is a great dream rocker
Sea Lemon/Ben Gibbard - Crystals
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I like this one too. Chill & dreamy with a nice vibe.
scotchandcigar said:
Honorable mention to these songs:
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I've seen a lot of these playing on XMU. I'll try to pay more attention to them when I hear them again.
 
sadchild said:
The guy I'm writing music with sends me stuff like these all the time. He loves it, but honestly I can't get into this style (not sure what to label it). He just sent me a different Idles song yesterday.
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Yeah, that's why these are on my 2nd tier. Fun, but not quite my type.
 
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