Top 10 Songs of 2010 - #1 The National - England

1. The National - England

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVp7C5vzMgw

It was extremely hard for me to choose between this and High Violet's closer, "Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks."  That pair of songs made up the best one-two punch in all of music in 2010.  I gave the slight edge to "England" based on the song's ability to build and build into an epic swell at the end.  That, and the fact that I used it as my ringtone for most of the year and still never tired of its greatness.

Top 10 Songs of 2010 - #2 Arcade Fire - Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)

2. Arcade Fire - Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCIP7VKTSYc

What can I say about this song that I haven't already said?  I didn't expect to hear anything like this on an Arcade Fire album, and it ended up being my favorite from The Suburbs.  One of the most effective key changes ever I must say.

Top 10 Songs of 2010 - #3 The Tallest Man On Earth - Burden of Tomorrow

3.  The Tallest Man On Earth - Burden of Tomorrow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOlm4OIpx4s

Simplistic and superb, what a melody!

Top 10 Songs of 2010 - #4 Band of Horses - Evening Kitchen

4.  Band of Horses - Evening Kitchen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiOmh5PzsSs&feature=related

Gut-wrenchingly beautiful and stunning, easily one of the best BOH songs ever recorded.

Top 10 Songs of 2010 - #5 Jimmy Eat World - Invented

5.  Jimmy Eat World - Invented

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wddewaGkVPc

Yeah, I know, radio rock, modern day power ballad, blah blah blah...from 4:21 on makes this song amazing.

Top 10 Songs of 2010 - #6 Jenny and Johnny - Just Like Zeus

6.  Jenny and Johnny - Just Like Zeus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNyqASLtRko

This song is so infectious and fun.  It reminds me of Fleetwood Mac in a way, and that's always a good thing.

Top 10 Songs of 2010 - #7 The Gaslight Anthem - Boxer

7. The Gaslight Anthem - Boxer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tawmt1oAcHA

One the catchiest songs off of American Slang.  I can't get enough of that lead guitar line in the verses.