The 100 Best Singles of 2008

33

"Aly, Walk With Me"   BY THE RAVEONETTES

The words are sweetness and light ("Aly, walk with me in my dreams"), but the sound is brutal. A roiling noir-pop anthem, broken by squalls of noise.

34

"Run"   BY GNARLS BARKLEY

This hot breakbeat soul unspools like a disaster film amid horn stabs and shouts, with Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse directing. Funky and scary.

35

"Addicted to Drugs"   BY KAISER CHIEFS

A British Invasion stomper about trying to hook up the night before your wedding, and facing the fact that you might not be marriage material.

36

"Love in This Club,   Pt. 2"   BY USHER FEAT. BEYONCÉ   AND LIL WAYNE

The original was so-so, but Part 2 is the hilarious winner, with Usher and Beyoncé debating the merits of getting down in public. Surprise: He's all for it.

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