The 100 Best Singles of 2008

93

"Candy Shop"   BY MADONNA

If 50 Cent and Lil Wayne can make sugar filthy, the Queen of Pop can, too. Pharrell brings a delicately thunky beat, Madonna brings the sticky sweet.

94

"Miserabilia"   BY LOS CAMPESINOS

Aided by a hyperactive string section and an Arcade Fire-style groove, these Welsh kids sing about puking at a Mexican restaurant — and still make it sound like good, clean fun.

95

"Real Love"   BY LUCINDA WILLIAMS

An equal-opportunity rave-up from contemporary country rock's godmother. First it's "Be my girl," then it's "Be my man," as the guitarists duke it out for Mama.

96

"Brand New Start"   BY LITTLE JOY

A sweet, strummy tribute to fresh love by Strokes drummer Fab Moretti's new trio. Sounds like the Kinks in Malibu; smells like kind bud and Coppertone.

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