These songs were impossible to bump from our top 100. They all have staying power and should be checked out if you haven't already done so. We are now at the top 60. If you missed the previous lists or want to see where the list goes, head to the links below:
Part 1: MUF's Top 100 Songs of 2008 (81-100)
Part 2: MUF's Top 100 Songs of 2008 (61-80)
Part 4: MUF's Top 100 Songs of 2008 (21-40)
Part 5: MUF's Top 100 Songs of 2008 (1-20)
60. Ladytron - Runaway (buy)
Why: For a track name that pops up multiple times a year, "Runaway" by Ladytron provided what it needed to stand out courtesy of an escalating bass line and the European technotronics which helped make it an international success.
59. Priscilla Ahn - Dream (buy)
Why: Her music is much more than vocals. Her lyrics tell her story while a slow-plucked guitar and lazy violin alleviate any pressure from your current situation. "Dream" epitomizes A Good Day as it doesn't get much better than this.
58. Keane - Better Than This (buy)
Why: Probably the most bizarre keyboard Keane has managed to use yet opens up thier best song from Perfect Symmetry. As it turns out their album was nothing but perfect, but this song was hopeful as is its message.
57. Common Loon - Palestine Everywhere (buy)
Why: One of the more mysterious groups we've bumped into and certainly one of the most obscure. Not much was known of Common Loon when we heard their song "Palestine Everywhere", but they nailed it for what it was.
56. Greg Laswell - That It Moves (buy)
Why: A fan favorite at Laswell's shows and a nice classic message about human chemistry and the simple attractions that draw us together.
55. The Killers - Spaceman (buy)
Why: The more albums The Killers come out with, it seems the further we get pushed away. Its a shame their music has turned into something which few really enjoy each new album and everyone likes their poptastic song "Spaceman".
54. Low Vs Diamond - This Is Your Life (buy)
Why: Always striving for the 'big moment', "This Is Your Life" comes across as their most emotional, yet driving song on the album. To us anyway.
53. Tokyo Police Club - Graves (buy)
Why: Everything about these guys is high octane, sunny days and happy hour at the bar. It all comes across that way with songs such as this, which always seems to preface a good mood while listing to this song.
52. The Helio Sequence - Hallelujah (buy)
Why: How Brandon Summers squeezes in every ounce of wordage between his jovial 'hallelujah' refrain, along with the quick pace of the song marks not only one of the most upbeat songs on the album, but perhaps the year.
51. Blitzen Trapper - Black River Killer (buy)
Why: Simple guitar plucking, some good ol' fashioned story-telling and a that classic Blitzen Trapper ensemble made this song a must for our list.
50. Ladytron - Ghosts (buy)
Why: Ladytron's finest work from Velocifero and one of the biggest reasons the French band made such a splash this year.
49. Pictures and Sound - Everything Leaves A Mark (buy)
Why: Its true, everything certainly does leave a mark - Luke Reynolds headed out his newly formed band in 08' and made a stunning effort, including this album opener amidst a pleasing album effort from the energetic frontman.
48. French Kicks - New Man (buy)
Why: More classic French Kicks, great breakdowns and refrains. Everything about this song is chock full of emotion and great chemistry by one of our favorite bands from 2008.
47. Tigers Can Bite You - Second Nature (buy)
Why: As bad as the group name may be, there are two songs on this album they nailed. This one being one of our favorite quasi-instrumental tracks from this past year.
46. South - Better Things (buy)
Why: South have been around the block a time or two, and realizing when they've perfecting their sound will most likely happen while listening to this song. This is one of their best song efforts to date.
45. Snow Patrol - Engines (buy)
Why: Part of Snow Patrol that creates such a draw is songs like this: A similar, simple droning beat is looped and looped planning all of the melodies all at once for the beautiful breakdown in the refrains. While the verses speak of the song title, the small parts in the song make this a big one.
44. Elbow - Friend of Ours (buy)
Why: Only certain groups can make you feel like you're watching a movie while listening to a song as beautiful as this one. As much as this may feel like the next key moment in the latest movie's score, Elbow has outdone themselves with their string sectionn, vocals and really the whole chemistry of the band is oozing when this song hits home.
43. MGMT - Electric Feel (buy)
Why: As much as dance music may not fit your regiment of music-listening, "Electric Feel"'s alto singing matches the ridiculous video we saw earlier this year. MGMT does everything right in this song, and although this may have been their best done song on their album, it was not their most popular.
42. Cut Copy - Out There On The Ice (buy)
Why: When it comes to electronica, building and droping the beat is essential, as is adding the slightest, yet necessary changes to keep the listener's interests piqued. The bassline makes this song one of their best from In Ghost Colours.
41. Coldplay - Viva La Vida (buy)
Why: If you haven't heard this song this year, then you weren't on Earth. Although you could probably say the same thing about Kanye or Britney, this song promises staying power for memorable lyrics, it's jumpy attitude and Coldplayness.
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