YEAR-END REVIEW: 40 GREAT SONGS ADDED TO THE RUMBLEFISH CATALOG IN 2007
Great albums are one thing, but individual songs deserve their time in the sun as well. We’re amped to share our favorite songs added to the Rumblefish catalog in 2007. Across all genresâ??rock, punk, house, hip-hop, jazz, and classicalâ??these are the 40 top songs that had us grooving all year:
Under Byen “Tindrer”
Tinkering and glistening tones from a Danish buzz band.
Sybris “The Best Day In History Ever”
Female-fronted indie rock band with a vocal style reminiscent of early Cat Power.
The Mighty VIC featuring La Bruja “Hangeo”
Hot Latin-inspired hip hop tracks featuring actress, poet, and rapper, La Bruja.
ATFC “Desire”
London-based tech house cooked to perfection.
Samsaya “Dodge It!”
Rapped and sung “Bollywood” lyrics over party hip hop.
Two Sheds “Perfect”
Tender with a hint of sadness and empathy.
Dave Pell “Mambo 69″
Lively horn section evokes images of old time Las Vegas lounges.
Real Life “God Tonight”
Synth pop from the 80s, remixed in the 2000s.
Street Drum Corps “Wrecks”
Percussive and loud with lots of shouting.
Unrest “I Do Believe You’re Blushing”
Legendary early 90s indie pop.
Down By Law “Easy Street”
Hardcore melodic punk by one of the genre’s forefathers.
The Timeout Drawer “I Fell So Far and I Fall So high”
Melodic guitars, vintage Moogs, and Mogwai/Godspeed influences.
50 Foot Wave “Bug”
Scratchy guitars, punk-ish melodies, and a splash of Throwing Muses‘ Kristin Hersh.
Gunsolo “Arcadia”
4:52 of smooth, mellow, electronic-organic vibe. Both unobtrusive and active at the same time.
Face To Face “Bill Of Goods”
Fist-pumping late 90s arena punk.
Deepgroove “Mardi Gras”
Minimal beats, trancey thuds, 70s disco/spy themes & filter sweeps; a great techno song.
Lydia “So Again”
Balanced mix between melodic pop and arena hard rock.
Tokyo Vogue “New Tomorrows”
80s band re-releases this unheard gem resembling Howard Jones at his best.
Ocasion “Sabor a Mi”
Traditional Latin tune with smooth rhythms and captivating vocals.
Co Pilgrim “Sweet Treason”
Heartbreaking falsetto paints minimally hushed waltzes and down-tempo melodies.
The Smashup “Never Gonna Kill Us”
Thrashing guitars, banging drums, and screaming vocals.
March Fourth Marching Band “Space Hole”
Equal parts carnival jazz, gypsy brass, big band, and funk.
Ultraviolet “Gimme My Electro”
As much at home in an 80s dance club as it is in the contemporary New York hipster bar scene.
Hyim “Evolution”
Reggae-infused feel-good pop bliss.
True Love Always “Mediterranean”
Elements of bossanova, jazz, and indie rock.
The Dimes “Catch Me Jumping”
The perfect medley of voice, instrumentation, and quirkiness creates catchy indie-pop.
DJ Egadz “Grim Advantage Pt 1″
Subtle blips and bloops provide a dark, trip hop backdrop.
Dylan In The Movies “My Only Sweet”
Lush and emotive indie ballads are nicely orchestrated and subtly affecting.
Alex Acuna “All For Nothing”
Latin Jazz that is heavy on percussion, subtle performances, and smooth female vocals.
Fans of Jimmy Century “The Record That U Play”
Fun electro clash pop evoking Goldfrapp remixed by Oakenfold.
The Feelies “When Company Comes”
Mostly instrumental/jangly folk song with heart and feeling.
Yonder Mountain String Band “Half Moon Rising”
Jangling bluegrass with soaring vocal harmonies.
Parker Theory “Leaving California”
Mid-tempo radio rock, ode to the left coast.
Slimey Things “Breaker breaker”
Strange, weird, and bizarre â?? â??nuff said.
Parlor Tricks “Under The Tree”
Holiday-inspired tune with soul and cool vocal effects.
Teddy Goldstein “Sure Wasn’t You”
Singer-songwriter, tongue-in-cheek folk pop.
Whiskey Priest “Get Well Card”
Alt folk ode to getting dumped.
Walt Mink “Goodnite”
90s power pop with intelligent songwriting and complex time signatures.
Cottonhead “This Is What I Want”
Ghostly, haunting, and beautiful country western & indie pop.
The Young Werewolves “Zombie Car Chase”
Like the Reverend Horton Heat mixed with The Cramps and a Halloween fetish on the side.
