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Attention Killers fans who voted “Human” the Number One single of the year in our Readers’ Rock List: you have a famous ally in Chris Martin. “I’m just a sucker for a big melody — I like anthems. And songs like this put the Killers in the same fighting weight as Coldplay, which is good for all concerned.” Yes, “Human” is the Coldplay leader’s favorite song of the year — find out what Santogold, Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig, the Jonas Brothers, Noel Gallagher and more artists were digging in 2008 right here:

• Artists’ Picks: Best of ‘08

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