HLA's Top 10 Not-Top-10 Songs of 2011

It's become clear that our first attempt at listing the best songs of mankind's bitchinest year yet fell woefully short. First of all, Random Subway Guy's Niggas in Paris should have been number one, and second of all, 2011 had way more than just 10 fine songs worthy of pimping to like five readers who may or may not have already heard them. So without further ado, we expand upon our first list. We hope to blow up your mind and your iTunes library.

10. Washed Out - Within and Without

Because these sound waves are the chillest (and the fucking on the album cover is the illest).

9. Glee Cast - We Found Love

Because of its moving lyrics and subtle message of hope.

8. Explosions in the Sky - Last Known Surroundings

Because instrumental music is the best to write papers to. (Also, makes you seem super pretentious, if that's what you're going for. I know I am.)

7. Black Keys - Gold on the Ceiling

Because fuck Amanda for seeing Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys live, that's why.

6. Nicki Minaj - Roman in Moscow

Because I'm a sucker for dirty golf metaphors.

5. Cloud Nothings - Should Have

Because deep-throating each other's braids is just the sexiest thing a couple can do.

4. Youth Lagoon - Montana

Because awesome song + awesome Tree of Life homage = all-around awesomeness.

3. M83 - Wait

Because DAWWWW CUTE MONKEYS OH SHIT THOSE DOUCHEBAGS ARE SENDING THEM TO CERTAIN DEATH IN SPACE, and the song makes it that much sadder.

2. Yuck - Rubber

Because if you like dog grooming and/or boobs, the video will satisfy you, and if you like good guitar noise, the song will satisfy you, and if you like both, the orgasm will be twice as nice!

1. Bonny Bear - Holocene

Because rarely does anything sound this fucking gorgeous.