Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #20 - 11

OutKast: they love Lucy Liu.

Welcome to the penultimate edition of the biggest countdown It's My Kind of Scene has put together! That's right, the end is nigh for the Top 300 Songs of the 2000s. Today we meet the bridesmaids, ten songs that narrowly missed out on making the top 10. The brides, aka the top 10, we'll see those tomorrow. But first, the bridesmaids. Everyone likes the bridesmaids because generally they're single and ready to mingle... what? We're getting waaay off topic now, so let's hear some music!

#20 - Hey Ya! (2003)

by OutKast

If what they say is, "nothing is forever," then what makes,

What makes, what makes, love the exception?

OutKast's fifth and final song to make the list, and their biggest commercial hit, 'Hey Ya!' remains the funnest, most exciting track in their catalogue. 

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #30 - 21

Madonna: But you already knew that.

30 songs, that's all that's left boys and girls. We're just 29 songs away from revealing our #1... what's it going to be? I can tell you who it WON'T be. It won't be one of our next ten acts. Who are they? Let's find out...

#30 - Smile (2006)

by Lily Allen

LILY ALLEN - Smile
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Now you're calling me up on the phone,

So you can have a little whine and a moan...

She's come a long way. Well, as far as you can go with two quality albums... but her debut remains the greatest thing Ms Allen has graced our ears with. 

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #40 - 31

Kelis: Bringing all the boys to the blog.

It listens to the next ten, or else it gets the hose again... ... ... ... what? But seriously, I'm not afraid to use the hose. Right now we're going to try and look on the bright side, losing ourselves in the music while we run after concrete to see what brings all the boys to the yard. Those are just some really (not) hard to figure out clues as to what songs are coming up next...

#40 - Best of You (2005)

by Foo Fighters

Has someone taken your faith? It's real,

The pain you feel, You trust, you must, confess...

Just one of the reasons why I'll always be excited to hear something new from the Foo Fighters. Plus the video... how could you hate? One of my favourites and a video that I feel is often overlooked and highly, highly underrated.

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #50 - 41



Arctic Monkeys: They think you'll look good whilst on the d-floor. Fools.


We've already seen 250 songs and now only 50 sweet, sweet tracks from the years 2000 - 2009 remain. There's only the best of the best from here on in. Any ideas about who had songs worthy of making the top 50 songs of the 2000s? You won't have to wait long to find out... here's the next ten.

#50 - Romeo (2001)

by Basement Jaxx

Cause you see my dear I have had enough,

Of keeping quiet about all this stuff...

The song, the video... it's all just so good. And Bollywood themed. How can you say no to a Bollywood theme. 

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #60 - 51



Roisin Murphy: Teaching us new words... like 'Ramalama.'


Two rap classics, indie rock at its finest and a song good enough to push a former boy band singer into solo pop superstardom territory. There's also the true beginning of the biggest, most controversial act in music right now and a couple of random (by random I mean very good) indie songs. Oh... and a Rihanna song. What are they? You're about to find out.

#60 - Poker Face (2008)

by Lady Gaga

Russian Roulette is not the same without a gun,

And baby when it's love if it's not rough it isn't fun...

'Just Dance' was good, 'Poker Face' was epic. Since its release, there's been no stopping the Haus of Gaga. 'Poker Face' also taught us about bluffin' with our muffin, so it has that going for it too. Kudos.

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #70 - 61



M.I.A: All she wants to do is BANG BANG BANG!!!


Our 2000s countdown is quickly coming to an end as we approach the top 50 songs of the 2000s. There's still two posts before we get to that point though and they are good... very good. Bring on the next ten!

#70 - Music Is My Hot Hot Sex (2007)

by CSS

Music is my boyfriend, music is my girlfriend,
Music is my dead end, Music is my imaginary friend...

Brazil's greatest contribution to popular music throughout the 2000s, CSS, aka Cansei de Ser Sexy, delivered two must have albums over the course of the decade. Their best song? 'Music Is My Hot Hot Sex.' One of the funnest, brightest party songs you'll ever hear. 

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #80 - 71



Twice the Florence!


It's a bit Indie crazy for this edition, but you love Indie music, right? Yeah... you do. There's also artists from all of your favourite countries; America, Sweden, Australia, the UK... that's ALL of your favourite countries!! Whatever, it's way too hot to day. Too hot to think, too hot to write, too hot to do anything... except sit back and listen to ten fantastic songs from the last decade!

#80 - Hometown Glory (2007)

by Adele

Shows that we ain't gonna stand sh*t,

Shows that we are united.

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #90 - 81



Regina Spektor: Bringing back the Soviet Kitsch.


Arctic Monkeys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dixie Chicks and Pearl Jam all placed in our first section of the top 100 songs of the 2000s. Will these acts place again, or are they done and dusted for this countdown? Only time will tell, but what you do know (now) is that they won't be placing in today's edition. Nine out of the ten acts you're about to listen to are making their presence known for the first time... who are they? Let's find out...

#90 - Drive (2000)

by Incubus

Incubus - Drive (music Video)
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Whatever tomorrow brings, I'll be there,

I'll be there...

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #100 - 91



Blink-182: All grown up.


BOOM! What's that sound? Why, it's the official start to the top 100 songs of the 2000s. I'd tell you to get excited, but you're already well past the point of excitement, right? Right. Many genres are being represented in our next set of songs; rap, country, rock, electronic, "punk," indie and pop. But what songs are they going to be? Let's find out...

#100 - Crying Lightning (2009)

by Arctic Monkeys

And I love that little game you have called, crying lightning...

Another band that are due for a 2011 release, Arctic Monkeys brought the goods in 2009 with the amazingly underrated song 'Crying Lightning.' This should have been a huge crossover hit for them, but it didn't even manage to place on US or Australian singles charts. Shame.

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #110 - 101



Mr. Gwyneth Paltrow and the rest of Coldplay.


Today's one of those 'special' days we were talking about, where you'll get two countdown posts instead of one. You will remember that these are the happiest days of your otherwise mundane life. I joke, I joke... ... ... ... or not. Moving right along, this is our last stop before THE top 100 songs of the 2000s, the best of the best. But there's still these ten songs to go, so let's meet the tracks that just missed out.

#110 - That's Not My Name (2008)

by The Ting Tings

They call me hell, they call me Stacey,

They call me her, they call me Jane...

This is how you make your debut... with a runaway pop smash hit that gets everyone singing along. It's even better if you're around a girl named Stacey or Jane. Or Her, if you happen to be in Germany or something.

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #120 - 111



Britney's last stand... on this countdown.


This could be my favourite post of the entire countdown. Well, the songs aren't my favourite (clearly, or they'd be the top 10 no?), but the post get extra props for being the only one that features a song from every year in the decade. That's right, one song from the year 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Whatever, I think it's cool... here's the songs!

#120 - Hollaback Girl (2005)

by Gwen Stefani

So I'm ready to attack, gonna lead the pack,

Gonna get a touchdown, gonna take you out...

Brian Griffin - "I don't know what a Hollaback Girl is. All I know is that I want her dead." I can't say I feel as strongly as everyone's favourite talking dog, Brian. 

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #130 - 121



Lily Allen aka Rirry Arren.



Three posts remain before we hit the Top 100 Songs of the 2000s! So why waste time with my usual hilarious banter? Here's our next ten (awesome) songs!

#130 - Sway (2008)

by The Kooks

Say whatever you have to say, I'll stand by you.

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #140 - 131

Beyonce Knowles.

Music is having a big week. It's night of nights, the Grammy Awards, saw Arcade Fire win Album of the Year, Lady Gaga debuts at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with 'Born This Way,' the Foo Fighters released 'White Limo' and Radiohead are about to deliver their new album, The King of Limbs, on Saturday! But that's enough about the now, let's go back to the past and keep the countdown going!

#140 - Coin Operated Boy (2004)

by The Dresden Dolls

Who could ever, ever ask for more?

Love without complications galore...

#139 - With Every Heartbeart (2007)

by Kleerup and Robyn

Still I'm dying with every step I take,

But I don't look back...

#138 - Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control) (2007)

by Groove Armada ft. Mutya Buena

Sat there with some new girl what is this?

That's who has replaced me, what a diss...

#137 - Today Has Been Ok (2005)

by Emiliana Torrini

Friends tell me it's Spring, my window show the same,

Without you here the seasons pass me by...

#136 - Empire State of Mind (2009)

by Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys

One hand in the air for the big city,

Street lights, big dreams, all lookin' pretty...

#135 - Breathe (2003)

by Blu Cantrell ft. Sean Paul

When love hurts, it won't work,

Maybe we need some time alone, we need to let it breathe...

#134 - A-Punk (2008)

by Vampire Weekend

Half of the ring lies here with me,

But the other half's at the bottom of the sea...

#133 - Golden Skanks (2007)

by Klaxons

Light touch my hands, in a dream of Golden skans from now on...

#132 - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) (2008)

by Beyonce

Beyonce - "Single Ladies" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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I got gloss on my lips, a man on my hips,

Hold me tighter than my Dereon jeans...

#131 - Come Away With Me (2003)

by Norah Jones

Norah Jones - Come Away with me
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Come away with me,

And I will write you a song...

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #150 - 141

Snooooooooooooooooop.

This is the start of the second half of our countdown, so you know these songs are going to be good. Nay! Not good... awesome! Don't believe me? Check them out...

#150 - Jealous Girls (2006)

by The Gossip

Jealousy won't get you anything that you lost...

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #160 - 151

Can you get Kylie out of your head?

We're powering through this 2000s countdown, boys and girls! After this post we'll have looked at 150 songs from one of the most diverse decades in the history of music. You know what this means right? There's still 150 awesome songs still to come! But that's for another time, right now we've got to bring our first half of the countdown to an end. Let's get to it!

#160 - Bathwater (2000)

by No Doubt

So why do we choose the boys that are naughty?

I don't fit in so why do you want me?

This may be the last time you see No Doubt on the countdown, but it's certainly not the last you'll see of Gwen Stefani. You can enjoy the beginnings of her sexualization, which started here with the music video for 'Bathwater.'

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #170 - 161



Kate Nash.



#170 - The Block Party (2001)

by Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes

Left Eye [of TLC] - The Block Party
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Music pumping and we're jumping,

And they played our favourite songs...

The 'L' in TLC, 'Left Eye' ventured into solo territory with her collaboration with Spice Girl, Mel C ('Never Be The Same Again' - UK #1), and unreleased album, Supernova. Sadly, the lack of success for 'The Block Party' resulted in the album never seeing shelf-life, but that doesn't mean it was one of the best hip-hop songs recorded during the 2000s. Before her untimely death in 2002, Lopes was hard at work on a second album which would have reportedly seen her collaborate with David Bowie. That would have been awesome.

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #180 - 171



Jay-Z: Still more of a gentleman than Chris Brown.



#180 - Roses (2004)

by OutKast

Caroline! She's the reason for the word bitch...

They deserve points for the simple fact that they wrote a song with the word 'poo' in it and still managed to make it cool. In your face Caroline!

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #190 - 181



Robbie Williams.


Before we get to our next ten songs in the countdown, I thought it would be my civil duty to make clear what you should already know... Lady Gaga's dropping her new track 'Born This Way' tomorrow. As you would know, this means that the Gagapocalypse is imminent. The world won't be able to handle what we're about to be hit with, so I just wanted to say thanks for reading, it's been a lot of fun! Yeah, I'm kidding, but only a little. This has been hyped up to be one of the biggest moments in the history of pop music and I've learnt not to be against my Queen, uh, I mean Lady Gaga. Moving right along, here's ten awesome songs from the 2000s...

#190 - Why Do You Love Me? (2005)

by Garbage

And I am not as pretty as those girls in magazines,

I am rotten to my core if they're to be believed...

Shirley... Shirley, Shirley, Shirley. Garbage managed to maintain their popularity throughout the 2000s but still ended up going on hiatus after the release of Bleed Like Me. But that's all about to change since they're reportedly back in the studio working on new material. This excites me. This excites me very, very much.

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #200 - 191



Pink: She's got her rock moves and she don't need you tonight.


We're in top 200 territory! Keep an eye out for hits from the biggest acts in the music industry today. They'll be popping up all over the place. Mostly here. Mostly now. And tomorrow. And the next day. Probably the one after that too. You get my point, right? Wonderful.

#200 - Hearts On Fire (2007)

by Cut Copy

With hearts on fire I reach out to you tonight...

They've just released their latest album, Zonoscope, to virtually universal critical acclaim. Will any song on it be able to match their incredible hits from the past like 'Hearts On Fire?' Go get the album and find out for yourself! 

Top 300 Songs of the 2000s, #210 - 201



Kanye: Bow in the presence of greatness.


Here we are kids at the end of out bottom 100. There's still  200 (amazing) songs to go after this, so why waste time with boring small talk? Let's get straight to our ten songs of the moment... from the past. See, this is why we should skip the small talk.

#210 - Almost Happy (2000)

by K's Choice

No I don't know what you want,

And you don't know, so what's the point of asking?

K's Choice enjoyed success with the minor hit, 'Not An Addict' in the 90s but never reached the level of popularity they should have. It's well worth it to check out their catalogue of music.