2011's Top 100 Songs: #60-41

2011 was an interesting year for music. Great sounds were thankfully everywhere- but songs, as opposed to albums, became suddenly more memorable. While there is no doubt that 2011 was an exciting time for full-length releases, more and more artists seemed to be embracing the idea of the single and crafting an album around it. Due to this apparent evolution, I will be counting down my top 100 songs of 2011. The rules are simple- obviously the track must have first been released in this current year. Also, no one album can have more than three songs make an appearance. Also, keep in mind, this list is subjective. As one person, there are several albums that I have not yet had the opportunity to hear- including a few of the more popular releases. I missed out on Adele's 21, Drake's Take Care, and Jay-Z/Kanye West's Watch the Throne (although I did finally pop this one in last night- wow!)-records which have been perennially favorites on many year-end lists.

Anyway, on we go.

Top 100: 100- 81

Top 100: 80-61



60- Twin Shadow- "I Can’t Wait"- Forget
Twin Shadow - I Can't Wait by Juan Guitaro

59- Zola Jesus- "Seekir"- Conatus
Seekir by ZolaJesus

58- Pictureplane- "Real is a Feeling"- Post Physical
Real is a Feeling by PICTUREPLANE

57- Arrange- "When’d You Find Me"- Plantation
Arrange - When'd You Find Me by dangervillage

56- Elbow- "The Birds"- Build a Rocket Boys!
ELBOW 'The Birds' from album 'Build a Rocket Boys!' by KidTwist

55- The Weeknd- "The Morning"- House of Balloons
The Weeknd - The Morning by The_Weeknd

54- Active Child- "Hanging On"- You Are All I See Active Child: 'Hanging On' by Ragged Words

53- tUnE-yArDs- "Powa"- who kill
Powa - Tune Yards by CaballeroDeMartin

52- Modeselektor- "German Clap"- Monkeytown

51- Neon Indian- "Polish Girl"- Era Extrana

Neon Indian - Polish Girl by deejlr



50- Purity Ring- "Belispeak"- Split 7"

Belispeak by PURITY RING

49- Washed Out- "Echoes"- Within and Without
Washed Out - Echoes by ListenBeforeYouBuy

48- Other Lives- "Desert"- Tamer Animals
Desert by Other Lives

47- Reptar- "Stuck in My Id"- Oblangle Fizz Y'all
Reptar - Stuck in my Id by j.co413

46- The Antlers- "Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out"- Burst Apart
The Antlers - Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out by mjvisme

45- Grimes- "Sagrad"- Halfaxa
Grimes - Sagrad by my.monkey

44- The Strokes- "Under Cover of Darkness"- Angles
The Strokes - Under Cover Of Darkness by d_antec

43- M83- "Year One, Year UFO"- Hurry Up, We're Dreaming


42- Zomby- "Natalia’s Song"- Dedication
Zomby - Natalia's Song by marsbars

41- Radiohead- "Separator"- The King of Limbs