The 10 Best Pop Singles Of 2008...And Then Some

But after sifting through to find the cream of the crop, we discovered we had a few tasty leftovers. Therefore, since it's the season of giving and we're feeling generous, below are the 10 best, plus the best of the rest!
10. Ne-Yo, "Closer" (U.K. #1, U.S. #7, AUS #8)

D'luv says: "Mom?"
9. Coldplay, "Viva La Vida" (U.S. #1, U.K. #1, AUS #2)

MoogaBoo says: "I prefer the Almighty remake, as recorded by Cinnamon featuring Alisha King, but I can't fault the guy who wrote it. Bravo, Coldplay."
8. Cyndi Lauper, "Into The Nightlife" (U.S. Dance #1)

D'luv says: "I'd have actually given up beating off for a week for this to become a hit. I mean, thank God it didn't come to that, but, you know..."
7. Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown, "No Air" (U.S. #3, U.K. #3, AUS #1)

D'luv says: "I still maintain that three-fourths of Jordin Sparks' album is an underappreciated masterpiece. Eh? Which songs in particular do I mean? Hell if I know what they're called."
6. David Archuleta, "Crush" (U.S. #2, CAN #7)

D'luv says: "Someday, when you're old enough, Archie, a big male stripper is gonna crush your head like a peanut between his thighs."
5. Katy Perry, "Hot N Cold" (U.S. #3, U.K. #4, AUS #4)

D'luv says: "This Max Martin/Dr. Luke jam is the closest thing to Hi-NRG to land in the U.S. Top 5 in years. Okay, not really, but I think I want that phrase on my gravestone."
4. Mariah Carey, "Touch My Body" (U.S. #1, U.K. #5)

MoogaBoo says: "I love how shamelessly this goofball moos the word YooouTuuuube."
3. Kylie Minogue, "In My Arms" (GER #8, U.K. #10)

D'luv says: "See, it's all about wearing the right jacket in the video."
2. Rihanna, "Take A Bow" (U.S. #1, U.K. #1, CAN #1)

MoogaBoo says: "At once sassy and yet totally detached (but not as zombie-like as that sounds), Rihanna rode this mid-tempo jam straight to the center of my heart. Bonus points for sprinklers."
1. Chris Brown, "Forever" (U.S. #2, CAN #2, U.K. #4)

MoogaBoo says: "When Chris Brown revealed the corporate adware behind his uplifting, state-of-the-dancefloor smash, I felt betrayed and raped. But in a good way. (Call me, Chris?)"
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HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Alphabeat, "Boyfriend (Pete Hammond Mix)"
Best Diamond In A Sea Of Wank:
Santogold, "Lights Out"
Best Residuals Check In Vince Clarke's Pocket:
The Saturdays, "If This Is Love"

MGMT, "Electric Feel"
Best Single To End An Artist's Career On:
Annie, "I Know Your Girlfriend Hates Me"
Best Follow-Up To A Subpar First Single Off An Album:
Britney Spears, "Circus"
Best Miley Cyrus-Adjacent Non-Miley Cyrus Jam:
Metro Station, "Shake It"
ALSO SEE:
* Chart Rigger's Best Singles Of 2007
* Chart Rigger's Best Singles Of 2006
* Chart Rigger's Best Singles Of 2005
Labels: 2008, Chris Brown, Coldplay, Cyndi Lauper, David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks, Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue, list, Mariah Carey, Metro Station, MGMT, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Santogold, The Saturdays
12 Comments:
At 5:51 AM,
Paul said…
Now that's what i call a countdown. Kylie. Yay. Chris Brown. Yay. No Air. Yay. I'm even starting to really really love that Coldplay song! It's immense. I'm just 5 months behind everyone else. And while i can't condone your KatyPerryness, I think your tombstone entry tops my preferred choice of "Stiff at last"
At 6:32 AM,
Mike said…
I love how you've listed Aus chart positions as if anyone gives a damn about our shithole of a country!
And I'm so excited that Kylie made your list. "In My Arms" is fucking amazing!
So when are you and the ball & chain going to venture down under? I swear I'll meet you at the airport with a banner!
PS. Moogaboo is fierce!!
XXXX
At 11:53 AM,
John said…
Top-notch list. The Mariah track had a short shelf life, though. I liked it for about a week, and then all downhill from there. Actually, I would have thought that her marriage would have had a similar shelf life.
At 1:31 PM,
Jeffrey Bryan said…
Everybody Wants To Rule The World? Are you f'ing me? Coldplay's La Vida Loca doesn't come close to touching that kind of glory.
At 5:10 PM,
D'luv said…
Jeffrey, if I was 'f'ing you,' you wouldn't need to ask. (Ba-da-boom-TSCH!!)
At 6:53 PM,
Poster Girl said…
Love it. You can always count on you two for a great countdown that's fun to read as well. I'm glad you gave some love to tracks I love but that probably won't end up making my list as well as some that will. "Take A Bow" did drive me crazy by the end of the year, but short of that, this would make for a pretty amazing run on the iPod.
I don't know that Santogold track, but your description and the rest of the songs on this list are making me think I should check it out.
At 6:22 AM,
t-boxx said…
great countdown, though I would like to tar and feather coldplay. that band, much like that song, suck herpe ass.
At 6:52 PM,
Yuяi said…
I think you best be sleeping with one eye open these days, D'luvz. Slighting Ye Olde Vampyre like that cannot be good for your health!
At 2:37 AM,
Adem With An E said…
Your last couple of '08 related posts are exactly what I needed after my week from hell. Thank you very much D'luv and Moogaboo!
x
At 5:14 PM,
Dave said…
Here's my favourite top 10 of 2009:
10. Ace Of Base, "Wheel Of Fortune 2009" (#10 Sweden) ... a nice techno remake makes me ready for some new songs!
9. Cyndi Lauper, "Into The Nightlife" (#1 US Dance) ... I didn't really like it at first but the chorus is killer and makes the verses forgivable.
8. Girls Aloud, "The Loving Kind" ... I know it isn't officially released until January but I'm counting it this year because it is fabulous!
7. Magnus Carlsson, "Crazy Summer Nights" (#4 Sweden) ... so he quit Alcazar, but this could be an Alcazar song.
6. Sugababes, "Girls" (#3 UK) ... it had to grow on me and I like it ... but not as good as some previous singles.
5. Alcazar, "Inhibitions" (#10 Sweden) ... a fabulous song and pity no video was made.
4. The B-52s "Funplex" (#14 US Dance) ... it was good to have them back, if ever so briefly. Next time less guitars would be nice. Overall, a very fun song.
3. Robyn, "Be Mine" (#10 UK) ... brillant pop! Robyn rocks.
2. Kylie Minogue, "Wow" (#5 UK) ... very fun. Her best single from "X".
1. Alcazar, "We Keep On Rockin'" (#4 Sweden) ... bloody brilliant song. Unapologetic pop with a campy dance routine. And, they name check themselves.
At 2:36 PM,
Joshua said…
OMG your commentary had me rolling down the aisles! ESPECIALLY the Archie ones!
I'm surprised you included Touch My Body on there - to me, it was merely an okay song. No Air WAS a fantastic song though, even if Chris Brown's singing leaves so much to be desired :|
At 5:43 PM,
Jess Nukem said…
I bet you guys feel ridic about Chris Brown after what happened now.
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