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Top 5 iHearditOn.com Song Recs (week ending 10.30.10)

 

1. Bilal, "Tainted Love", (video) (Ant: Anything Miguel Atwood Ferguson touches is golden to me and Bilal on keys. WHOA!)

   i Heard it On: Okayplayer



2. Quadron, "Average Fruit", (Video)  (Ant: I can't tell you how much I'm mesmerized by this clip. So Beautiful.)

   i Heard it On: Okayplayer



3. Lupe Fiasco, "The Show Goes On", (stream/mp3) (Ant: This is my new Anthem. This dude might have an epic album.)

   i Heard it On: Herfection



4. The Drums, “Me And The Moon” (Video) (AR: DJ ForeignDomestic swears by The Drums' live performance, and this video gives you a hint of the energy. Enjoying the 80ds drums here, but enjoying the light-heartedness of this video.)

   i Heard it On: Stereogum



5. MGMT, “Congratulations (Erol Alkan Rework)” (stream) (AR: Don't be fooled by the clichéd intro - this MGMT "rework" has got a great dance groove, and melodic depth.)

   i Heard it On: Stereogum

Top 5 iHearditOn.com Song Recs (week ending 10.09.10)

1. Mobius Band, "Say You Will", (Kanye West Cover), (stream/mp3) (Ant: I love the direction they go on this and make it into a harder record. SICK! Click here to download mp3)

   i Heard it On: Hype Machine



2. N.E.R.D x Daft Punk, "Hypnotize You", (stream) (AR: A new M.I.A. song that I digs - but this is really about the slinky dancers made out of text, and visuals on this webpage.)

   i Heard it On: Pitchfork



3. Chiddy Bang with Q-Tip, "Here We Go" (Stream) (AR: High energy new track from Chiddy Bang and Q-Tip. Samples "Blackout" by the Knocks, but Chiddy nor Q-Tip make sure this isn't a mindless dance track.)

   i Heard it On: Heavy Roc Music

4. Bilal, "Restart", (video) (Ant: Love the dreaminess in this video, makes me feel like im tripping.)

   i Heard it On: Herfection



5. Shit Robot, "Tuff Enuff?" (feat. James Murphy) (stream/mp3) (AR: Shit Robot was on my radar before, but this track sold me: this is about the simple beats and James Murphy rhythmically chiming in. Are you tough enough? Click here to download mp3">Click here to download mp3)

   i Heard it On: Spin

Andrew's Top 5

1. Bilal, “Restart” (stream/mp3) (Ant: This songs is a journey. Listen close.)

   i Heard it On: Okayplayer



2. Buke & Gass, “Your Face Left Before You” (mp3) (AR: Love the hook on this - upbeat but a little bit o' grit.)

   i Heard it On: Stereogum



3. MGMT, “Congratulations” (Video) (AR: This much is true - this video WILL stick with you. But the track can close out a fun evening, too.)

   i Heard it On: Stereogum



4. The Dream "Love King (Sail A Whale remix)" (video) (Electronic/R&B) (Greg: Initially an underdog. Fear the underdog.)

   i Heard it On: Okayplayer



5. Cee-Lo, "F**k You" (Stream/Video) (AR: Speechless at just how great this song is. Dance the rest of the summer away to this one.)

   i Heard it On: YouTube (props to Stone at The Couch Sessions!)