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Kaiser Chiefs “Ruby”
This catchy lead single recalls premium Brit pop from the Nineties — only edgier.
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Arctic Monkeys “Fluorescent Adolescent”
A lovely but still rockin’ snapshot of a former wild girl: “You used to get it in your fishnets/Now you only get it in your nightdress.”
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Bjork “Earth Intruders”
Weirdly affecting Martian electronica, anchored by a singular Bjork vocal hook.
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Feist “My Moon My Man”
This jazzy, seductive standout finds Feist channeling both Billie Holiday and a love-struck heart.
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Nine Inch Nails “Me, I’m Not”
Reznor’s fiercest and most biting song since his Downward Spiral days — with a killer death-funk groove.
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Avril Lavigne “Girlfriend”
Dude! Avril turns out supercatchy, over-the-top pop — and says “motherfuckin’.”
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