I'm currently cleaning up the hard drive on my computer and I must say that browsing through the good old "misc mp3" directory is pretty amusing. It seems like a fairly decent selection, though if I had to note a general trend, I'd say it consists mostly of random pop singles from 1998 to 2001. It's been a while since I've written up a pointless list of any kind, so I thought that I might as well crank one out as I sort through this thing.
Total CLASS (Top 30 of the "misc mp3" folder in alphabetical order)
Aaliyah - Are You That Somebody
From "What's up with that annoying baby sample?" to "Single of the 90's?". Timbaland track #1.
Aaliyah - Try Again
It's not just the 303, I swear. Timbaland track #2.
Aaliyah - We Need A Resolution
It sounds awkward at first, but it really is the total package. Surprisingly, even the Timbaland rap at the end is good. Timbaland track #3.
All Saints - Pure Shores
I've said enough about this one.
Azzido Da Bass - Doom's Night (Timo Maas Mix)
Used in that horrible tire commerical, but I forgive it.
Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
One of the all-time monstrous bass lines. I'm sorry I made fun of this in high school. Max Martin track #1.
Backstreet Boys - I Want It That Way
Did I ever tell anyone my plan to travel back in time to the 1960's and sabotage Beatlemania with Backstreetmania? This would be the first single. Max Martin track #2.
Backstreet Boys - Shape of My Heart
Believe it or not, I wrote an essay about this song in college. Maybe I have a death wish, but the "Shane's an idiot but I'll pretend I respect him" act from the other students was priceless. Max Martin track #3.
Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
What a kooky idea to base a song on. I wonder if she ever actually got in the car...
Britney Spears - Baby One More Time
While this is class, the Travis version is ass. Max Martin track #4.
Britney Spears - Oops...I Did It Again
The best Britney song ever, I think. Max Martin track #5.
Daphne & Celeste - Ooh Stick U
Totally obnoxious, but still class. Don't ask me why.
Daphne & Celeste - U.G.L.Y.
Totally obnoxious, but still class. Don't ask me why.
Destiny's Child - Independent Woman Part 1
I've already said enough about this one as well.
Destiny's Child - Say My Name
I almost axed this just because I couldn't think of anything to say about it.
Gilmore Girls Theme
It's Gilmore Girls. What did you expect?
Jay-Z - Big Pimpin'
Efficient. Every sound has a purpose. Timbaland track #4.
Joey Beltram - Energy Flash
Simon Reynolds said this was good. BRUTAL.
Josh Wink - Higher State of Consciousness
This is what happens when you attach a bird whistle to a machine gun.
Lionel Richie - Dancing On the Ceiling
Does anyone remember the video for this? I used to think it was cool how they filmed him dancing on the floor and then just turned the footage upside down. How stupid is that? I was only like six years old, but that's really no excuse.
Missy Elliot - Get Ur Freak On
Never has a song sounded so...aquatic? Timbaland track #5.
Mogwai - Mogwai Fear Satan (My Bloody Valentine remix)
Kevin Shields isn't dead. I just remember this track taking forever to download.
Mystikal - Shake Ya Ass
Nothing.
New Radicals - You Get What You Give
It's not often that I feel guilty for liking something, but this song is an exception. I'm so sorry.
Outkast - Bombs Over Baghdad
Songs like this only come around every five years or so. That puts us on track for 2005.
Robbie Williams - Angels
Standard power ballad, but I buy it.
Robbie Williams - Rock DJ
British pop stars are far more exciting than ours.
Saint Etienne - Heart Failed (In the Back of a Taxi)
I haven't noticed a lot of enthusiasm toward
The Sound of Water, but I really like this particular song. Can anyone tell me how similar the rest of the album is to this?
Shania Twain - Man I Feel Like a Woman
Are you surprised? Who doesn't like that "O-O-O-OH!" part?
Sisqo - Thong Song
I wonder if there are Vegas odds on whether or not he can ever match this.
Sugababes - Overload
Whoops, I think that's 31.
