2K5 Rewind

My favorite editor, TrayB just posted his list of favorite songs from 2k5. Quite a few of them went over my head, but I was inspired to create a list of my favorite tunes. Here, in no particular order are the spins that made me hit rewind all year long.

“Unwritten”
-Natasha Bedingfield
It’s just a well written pop confection. I don't think a lot of people stateside "got it."

“Tired of Being Sorry”
-Ringside
One of my favorite breakout bands of 2005, Ringside has an unpolished U2 quality.

“Touch Control”
-Missy vs. Amerie
What happens when you take two of the most dragified songs of 2005 and layer them atop each other? You have this fantastic dancefloor ready gem. The beats are super right.

“House Is Not A Home/Stupid Like You”
-Deborah Cox
I didn’t think it was fair to give Deborah two listings considering she dropped these two on the floor so close together. Without a doubt, these two will go down as the 2005 anthems in Circuit World.

“I’ll Be Your Light”
-Kristine W
The beloved Kristine W dropped this just as the year was coming to an end. In true KW form, the track is inspirational and epic sounding.

“Sick and Tired (Jason Nevins Mix)/Pieces of a Dream (Jason Nevins Mix)”
-Anastacia
Just like Deborah, Anastacia dropped these two tracks so close together that I had to group them together. Jason Nevins and Anastacia are no joke on the dancefloor – chunky beats, strong vocals, just orgasmic.

“Crazy”
-Alanis Morrisette
Alanis and Seal are two of my all time favorite artists. Now, take Alanis and have her recreate one of Seal’s best tracks and the result is just magical – despite the fact it was originally on a GAP CD – (sigh).

“I Like the Way you Move”
-Bodyrockers
Each year, some track grabs the attention of a Marketing Director somewhere and the slick beats are bastardized to commercial hell. This year, it was Diet Coke nabbing “I Like The Way You Move.” It’s still a damn good track; consider Frou Frou, Dirty Vegas and Prodigy from years past.

“Walk Away”
-Kelly Clarkson
Arguably the best track on the entire CD, but thankfully wasn’t a single. Everyone is allowed their pop record selection, this one is mine.

“Pon de Replay”
-Rhianna
If you take the smooth vocals of Zhane and blend it with the reggae tinged beats of Sean Paul, you’ll get this pumpy dancehall spin. It’s hella-addictive and the crowds go up every time. "Come Mr. DJ, won't cha turn da' music up." Words to live by.

“Run It”
-Chris Brown
Part Two of Usher’s “Yeah,” this track has all the nuances that exemplify American hip-pop at the moment. Warning: It’s an ear-wormer.

“Till I Get To You”
-Nikka Costa
Was it too funky for American radio? Probably, but it’s an amazing track none the less. Does the bitch sleep through the entire alphabet to get to “U?” Yup, with details to boot.

“Buttons”
-Pussycat Dolls
If I hear “Don’t Cha” one more time this year, I’m going to flip the fuck out. However, PCD has some really good fun times hidden on their LP, this is definitely one of them.

“Fascinated”
-Suzanne Palmer
Arguably, this year’s “Heart Attack.” You’ll be singing it long after you’ve left the party.

“Pump up the Jam 2005”
-Technotronic featuring Jesse Garcia
A welcomed blast from the past with a funky twist. Sickening -- in a good way.

Close Calls:
"Bad Boyfriend" by Garbage, "Pretty Vegas" by INXS