{"id":218,"date":"2017-12-08T12:56:59","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T20:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/highdesertmg.wpengine.com\/505-reasons-to-believe-the-hype\/2017\/12\/08\/top-songs-of-2017\/"},"modified":"2017-12-08T12:56:59","modified_gmt":"2017-12-08T20:56:59","slug":"top-songs-of-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.highdesert.com\/505-reasons-to-believe-the-hype\/2017\/12\/08\/top-songs-of-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Songs of 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

By pcsanchez7505<\/a><\/span> <\/p>\n

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It’s that time of year again \u2013 lists, lists and lists galore all filled with the best music of the year. In a few weeks, I’ll release my top 10 album list for 2017, but before that I’d like to start by picking my top 10 songs of the year. Artists featured in this list include local bands, international acts and musicians young and old. There has been a lot of great releases in all genres, so I’ve done my best to pick from a diverse group of artists.<\/p>\n

10. \u201cDespacito\u201d by Luis Fonsi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The song that swept summer, the rhythmic wonder and total anomaly for me, \u201cDespacito\u201d smoothly danced into the hearts and hips of millions this year, and I can’t deny that I have a sweet spot for the song myself. Singer Luis Fonsi and co. created the perfect storm. The song is sexy, but not overly sexual, it’s fun to dance to and sing to, but also somehow relaxing making a song to vibe to. All of these things contributed to the song’s popularity among all age groups and ethnicities \u2013 I myself have seen it used as part of dance exercise for elementary P.E. and for a special dance at a wedding.<\/p>\n

9. \u201cOh Baby\u201d by LCD Soundsystem <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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LCD Soundsystem is going to be on a lot of lists this year. The dreamy synth music that dances across \u2018American Dream’ ranges from substance influenced dreams to allegoric nightmares. Both (and every song in between) move you to a feverish saunter as the music jives and shakes like a tantalizing mating call. \u201cOh Baby\u201d contributes to the tarantella as a gothic romantic exploration. It’s the message you wrote in a fogged mirror, cryptic and fleeting, but impactful nevertheless.<\/p>\n

8. \u201cFavorite Song\u201d by Sinkane<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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How can you not love a song called \u201cFavorite Song?\u201d Sudanese-American artist Sinkane merges a hodgepodge of sounds and genres to make catchy, up-tempo tunes destined to make you tap your toes. Anything from jazz, electronica to Sudanese pop is mixed together in Sinkane’s music making it enjoyable and somehow exotic. Plainly put, \u201cFavorite Song\u201d is a feel good tune that in the words of my partner, \u201cmakes you instantly want to roller disco.\u201d<\/p>\n

7. \u201cLittle Heartbeat\u201d by Cataldo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Indie singer Eric Anderson always has a clear and imaginative vision for his albums, and he has a knack for making his music seem effortless. Earlier this year Anderson’s band Cataldo released \u2018Keepers,’ an indie pop collection laced with a very Seattle strain of Americana. \u201cLittle Heartbeat\u201d is definitely on the sweeter side of the album with its youthful innocence and bubblegum sound. It’s never cheesy though, and Anderson does a great job making a catchy an infectious song that stands out in a lineup of catchy tunes.<\/p>\n

6. \u201cPure Comedy\u201d by Father John Misty<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sometimes painted as a genius, other times a self-absorbed egomaniac, Father John Misty seems pleased to portray both portraits. Earlier this year, the singer released \u2018Pure Comedy,’ tailored for no one and enjoyed by many. The best description for Father John Misty I think, is a dark and satirical bard, and \u201cPure Comedy\u201d is the creation of such a man. The song sails into a slow and impassible storm, and we listen to it as it crashes with graceful tort. Surprisingly, it’s music to our ears.<\/p>\n

5. \u201dYour Memory Has a Mind of Its Own\u201d by Willie Nelson<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dust off your old cowboy boots, order a whiskey neat, sip and sit back; Willie will take care of the rest. Willie Nelson that is, that old outlaw cowboy country star who, like a fine liquor, keeps getting better with age. His recent album is full of vintage snapshots that capture the humor, genius and candor of Nelson. \u201cYour Memory Has a Mind of Its Own\u201d is a heartbreak tale, slow and somber and true to Nelson’s raconteur style. Like the memories you can’t forget, even the ones you desperately want to, this song is a moment in time, laid down by Nelson for us to enjoy.<\/p>\n

4. \u201cHumble\u201d by Kendrick Lamar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar hit the world with another rebel rally album earlier this year when he released \u2018DAMN.’ With this new album, Kendrick gave us grit, tenacity and one insanely catchy song. \u201cHumble\u201d is one that traps you in a luscious backdrop of drumbeats and somewhat nonsensical lyrics. While the album comes with a parental advisory tag for its adult language and content, I’ve seen people young and old and from all parts of the city shout out a, \u201cBe humble \u2026 Sit down.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. \u201cOne of These Days\u201d by Bedouine <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bedouine is easily my favorite breakout artist of the year. Her self-titled debut album is full of featherweight acoustic arrangements and lofty lyrics. \u201cOne of These Days\u201d is a perfect breakdown of love and the endless thoughts that go along with it. Bedouine carries herself with a graceful confidence that translates easily into her music. \u201cOne of These Days\u201d will make you feel young in experience and old in wisdom.<\/p>\n

2. \u201cFreedom Is Free\u201d by Chicano Batman<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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East Los Angeles band Chicano Batman released \u2018Freedom is Free’ earlier this year with its title track featured as a prominent singles. \u201cFreedom is Free\u201d speaks to the good in humanity and calls for equality, freedom and love for all. Chicano Batman’s Hispanic flare and soul inspired sound make the single a unique piece of work. Lead singer Bardo Martinez pierces through with a voice that’s hard to pin down, and the song shines in part from the band’s relentless vigor.<\/p>\n

1. \u201cTransmission\/Michaelion\u201d by Ibeyi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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French band Ibeyi released one of my favorite albums this year. The band, fronted by French and Afro-Cuban twins Naiomi and Lisa-Kainde Diaz, has a depth and richness to their sound, and the twins fill their music with an enticing texture of languages and lyrics. \u201cTransmission\/Michaelion\u201d is a seven-minute release of emotion and consciousness. The song blooms over time and washes over its listener like waves. Exerts from Frida Kahlo’s diary are read in Spanish, and communal hymns ebb and flow in the song as it evolves over its seven-minute duration. If it ever were the perfect time to describe a song as \u201corganic,\u201d this would be the time.<\/p>\n

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