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	AOL Radio's Top 10 Rock Songs of 2012 features favorites, new-comers and a few unexpected hits. <a href="http://aolradio.slacker.com/artist/linkin-park" target="_blank">Linkin Park</a>, <a href="http://aolradio.slacker.com/artist/shinedown" target="_blank">Shinedown</a>, and <a href="http://aolradio.slacker.com/artist/chevelle" target="_blank">Chevelle</a> all make the cut, but there are a few bands that might surprise a few listeners. Find out who ranks where and which songs blew us away in 2012. Enjoy the Top 10 Rock Songs of 2012 as chosen by AOL Radio listeners.</div>
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					Kicking off our countdown of the Top 10 Rock songs of 2012 is Massachusetts metalcore band, All That Remains. With the release of their sixth studio album, 'A War You Cannot Win,' came the lead single, 'Stand Up.' Peaking at number nine of the <em>Mainstream Rock</em> chart, 'Stand Up' continued the success of the band after their rise to popularity started in 2008 with the release of their album, 'Overcome.' Since then, All That Remains has snagged five top 10 singles on the <em>US Billboard Mainstream Rock</em> chart, and they also snag the number ten spot on our countdown.</div>
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	AOL Radio's Top 10 Alternative Songs of 2012 features favorites, new-comers, and a few unexpected hits. Some expected to the list are <a href="http://aolradio.slacker.com/artist/the-black-keys" target="_blank">The Black Keys</a> and <a href="http://aolradio.slacker.com/artist/linkin-park" target="_blank">Linkin Park</a>, but there are a few new up-and-coming bands that are making a name for themselves. Find out who ranks where and which songs blew us away in 2012. Enjoy the Top 10 Alternative Songs of 2012 as chosen by AOL Radio listeners.</div>
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					After being the biggest selling album of 2012 in it's debut week, the second studio album from Mumford &amp; Sons, 'Babel,' was at the top of many people's lists for the best album of the year. The platinum selling album spawned the lead single, 'I Will Wait,' which is the groups highest-charting song in both the US and UK (to date). The song peaked at number one on both the Alternative and Rock charts on Billboard. The indie folk rock song kicks off our countdown of AOL Radio's Top 10 Alternative songs of 2012.</div>
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	Since 2006, R&amp;B singer-songwriter <a href="http://aolradio.slacker.com/artist/ne-yo" target="_blank">Ne-Yo</a> has been one of the most successful artists, turning out many hits and selling millions of records. His first album 'In My Own Words' debuted at number one on the<em> Billboard 200</em> and jumpstarted his career. To date, Ne-Yo's discography has included four albums, including 'Because of You,' which also reached number one. Ne-Yo has also collaborated on many hit singles over the years and doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Ne-Yo's fifth studio album, 'R.E.D.' is expected to be released this fall. We take a look back at his career with the top 10 songs from Ne-Yo, as rated by AOL Radio listeners.</div>
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					Released in 2010 as the second single from Ne-Yo's fourth album, 'Libra Scale,' 'Champagne Life' was produced by Detroit Producer D. DoRohn Gough. The single tells the story of three garbage men who receive everything they could ever want, except for love (which is the main theme of the album.) Specifically here is where they first receive their powers. The catchy tune is reminiscent of Michael Jackson's music and was a big hit in both the United States and Japan.</div>
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	Nobody likes a hangover. But plenty of musicians across all genres have tackled writing about them. We have decided to come up with our top 10 songs about hangovers, which incorporate some of the best classic and modern tunes of all time. Here's a new remedy for curing that next-day headache: Listen to songs about them! Here's the AOL Radio staff's top 10 songs about hangovers.</div>
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					Indie rockers Modest Mouse ended their fourth studio album, 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News,' with a bang. The 16th and final track of the album, 'The Good Times Are Killing Me,' was written by the band and mixed by The Flaming Lips, who provided additional instrumentation. In this unique track, the band sings about their crazy nights, which were 'good times,' but are ultimately causing some damage. "Get sucked in and stuck in late nights with more folks that I don't know. The good times are killing me."</div>
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	With eight platinum records, 23 number one singles, and over 40 million albums sold, <a href="http://aolradio.slacker.com/artist/tim-mcgraw" target="_blank">Tim McGraw</a> continues to be not only one of the most decorative country names in the industry, but one of the most successful artists in the world. We take a look back at Tim McGraw's best with his most favorite songs among AOL Radio listeners.</div>
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					McGraw's 1995 hit, 'I Like It, I Love It' from his triple-platinum selling album 'All I Want' kicks off our countdown in the number ten spot. 'I Like It, I Love It' went number one on the Billboard Hot Country charts in both the US and Canada, becoming Tim McGraw's third number-one single on the Hot Country Songs chart. 17 years later, fans are still hearing the tune, maybe without even knowing it. Sports fans will be excited to hear that 'I Like It, I Love It' is played during halftime for Monday Night Football, and is played during Nashville Predator's games for the teams goal song.</div>
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	<a href="http://aolradio.slacker.com/artist/the-who" target="_blank">The Who</a>, along with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, changed music and started a rock and roll revolution. The band broke through the local scene in the 1960s and began to gain a huge following, producing many classic rock hits and performing at many famous festivals, such as Isle of Wight and Woodstock. These concerts, and incredible studio albums in the early 1970s (including Tommy, Who's Next, and Quadrophenia) moved the band into elite status. The legendary band has sold 100 million records and charted 27 top 40 singles in the UK and US, in addition to producing 17 top ten albums. The Who's surviving members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey continue to tour and were recently honored at the Grammys for a lifetime achievement award and at the Kennedy Center Honors. As rated by AOL Radio listeners, here are the top 10 songs from the band that many consider to be the greatest rock band of all time.</div>
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					One of the earliest singles from the Who, was written by Townshend in 1967 and was titled 'Pictures of Lily.' One of Townshend's narrative songs, this tune includes the singer beating insomnia due to a 'picture of Lily,' although he later finds out later that Lily is dead. Townshend has admitted that the song is merely "about masturbation." Regardless of its meaning, the song became a top 5 hit in the UK and remains one of the Who's most popular songs from the 1960s.</div>
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			The Top 10 Country Songs of 2012 (so far) on AOL Radio features many favorites such as Grammy-award winning Lady Antebellum with a song off their highly successful 3rd album "Own the Night." Lady Antebellum is just one of ten artists featured this year. So where do other country stars such as Tim McGraw, The Band Perry, and the Zac Brown Band rank on our list of the best of the year? Find out below!</div>
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					Originally released as a single by Sammy Kershaw, 'Better than I Used to Be' was re-recorded and produced by Tim McGraw as part of his 11th studio album 'Emotional Traffic.' The song worked perfectly for McGraw, discussing through strong imagery, the burdens that McGraw had experienced in recent years. The song peaked as a top 10 country song and was featured as the 2nd single off the new album.</div>
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		Who doesn't love a "beer [that] chases [your] blues away," or a "frozen concoction that helps [you] hang on?" Drinking has always been a part of popular culture, but since rock 'n' roll, music and drinking go hand in hand, as artists write songs that incorporate the very act of drinking. So raise a glass, and sing along to our 10 Best Drinking Songs, as chosen by AOL Radio listeners.</div>
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					<strong>Drinking Lyric: "</strong>Closing time / One last call for alcohol, so finish your whiskey or beer /<br />
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						'Closing Time' is from Semisonic's album 'Feeling Strangely Fine.' The song earned a 1999 Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song. Although the song appears to be about a "pickup bar," the band's drummer said the song is actually about being born and the references to drinking have to do with the mother not being able to drink anymore during pregnancy.</p>
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		Throughout the history of film, there have been movie songs that leave a lasting impact on pop culture. We've compiled a list of the Top 10 Best Movie Songs, as rated by AOL Radio listeners. Whether it was the movie's theme song or used to drive the plot forward, these tunes caught the attention of moviegoers everywhere.</div>
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						'Eye of the Tiger'</div>
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					<strong>Movie:</strong> '<a href="http://www.moviefone.com/movie/rocky-iii/38026/main" target="_blank">Rocky III</a>'<br />
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					<strong>Memorable Scene: </strong><font size="2">During a montage focusing on the training of Rocky <span class="805034713-22062009">Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) </span>and his opponent, Clubber Lang<span class="805034713-22062009"> (Mr. T)</span>, Rocky is spending time with his family and gaining a commercial image while Lang is doing everything he physically can to ensure he will defeat Rocky. </font></div>
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		Both fans and players alike know all the sport songs by heart -- and we're not talking about cheesy tunes like 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' or 'Who Let the Dogs Out,' but rather songs heard at national sports games that encourage fist pumping and yelling; classic songs like 'Enter Sandman' and 'Get Ready For This' blasting from the PA system. So whether you are throwing a sports event party or you just need a natural surge of energy in the morning (note: listen to 'Eye of the Tiger'), check out our Top 10 Sports Songs, as rated by AOL listeners.</div>
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					This Grammy Award-winning song was featured in the critically-acclaimed flick '8 Mile' as well as Eminem's 2005 greatest hits album, 'Curtain Call: The Hits.' Eminem wrote the song on the movie set of '8 Mile' to describe his character in the film. The song is often played on PA systems to prep sport teams up before they hit the field.</div>
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			The Top 10 Alternative Songs of 2011 contain a mix of old (<a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/foo-fighters/">Foo Fighters</a>) and new (<a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/foster-the-people/">Foster the People</a>) but it is fan favorite <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/coldplay">Coldplay</a> that won the attention of our listeners this year. Check out the 10 alternative songs that rated highly on AOL Radio this year.</div>
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						'All I Ever Wanted'</div>
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					The second track from the album, "All At Once," by Airborne Toxic Event has the band staying true to their melodic brooding sound, reminiscent of a modern day Bob Dylan. 'All I Ever Wanted' takes the band a step forward with a more striking guitar sound mixed with indie sensibilities. For those who wanted something different sounding, this song was it.</div>
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			The Top 10 Country Songs of 2011 on AOL Radio features two songs by arguably Nashville's biggest superstar this year, <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/blake-shelton/" target="_blank">Blake Shelton</a>, as well as a list of other favorites in the genre. So where do other country stars such as <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/lady-antebellum/">Lady Antebellum</a>, <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/brad-paisley/">Brad Paisley</a> and <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/tim-mcgraw/">Tim McGraw</a> rank on our list of the best of the year? Find out below!</div>
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					Sara Evans grabbed a little magic from Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum and scored her first number one since 2005 with 'A Little Bit Stronger.' Scott was one of the co-writers and sang harmony on the record. The lyrics told of a woman's ability to move on after a long relationship and it resonated with country fans who gave Evans a standing ovation when she played it at the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 3. On May 24, at the songs' peak, Sara performed it on the finale of 'Dancing with the Stars.'</div>
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			The Top 10 R&amp;B Songs of 2011 features our look back at the year of R&amp;B, including the return of <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/lil-wayne/" target="_blank">Lil Wayne</a> and the anticipated releases of <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/drake/" target="_blank">Drake</a>'s 'Take Care' and <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/beyonce/" target="_blank">Beyonce</a>'s '4.' So which tracks made our Top 10 R&amp;B Songs of 2011? Find out below!</div>
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					This Grammy-nominated song is the title track off the R&amp;B singer's fifth album of the same name. The soulful ballad is an empowering anthem reminiscent of Whitney Houston's 'I'm Every Woman.'</div>
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			The Top 10 Rock Songs of 2011 reflect really what was a mix of old and new successes over the past year. 2011 saw the return of favorites such as the <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/foo-fighters/" target="_blank">Foo Fighters</a> and <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/seether/" target="_blank">Seether</a>, while bands like <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/korn/">Korn</a> and <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/sum-41/" target="_blank">Sum 41</a> experimented -- and succeeded -- in evolving their sound. Meanwhile the demand for rising acts such as <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/adelitas-way/" target="_blank">Adelita's Way</a> proves that there is plenty of promise left to be heard in the genre. Below are the 10 songs of 2011 which became favorites on AOL Radio's rock stations.</div>
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					This single off A Day to Remember's fourth studio album, 'What Separates Me from You,' is one of three songs from the band that was a favorite among AOL Radio rock listeners in 2011. However it was 'All Signs Point to Lauderdale' which stood out from the others, having a solid mix of rock, punk, metal and big hooks that caught our attention.</div>
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			The Top 10 Hip-Hop Songs of 2011 continues our look back at the best in AOL Radio in 2011. It was a big year for <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/kanye-west" target="_blank">Kanye West</a>, <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/drake" target="_blank">Drake</a> and <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/lil-wayne" target="_blank">Lil Wayne</a> as they each have multiple appearances on our list as both main and featured artists. Read below to see which hip-hop tracks were most loved by AOL Radio listeners.</div>
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					'Out of My Head' is the third single off Lupe Fiasco's 'Lasers' and tells of the similarities between getting a memorable tune stuck in your head with getting wrapped up in daydreams over a woman. The song had no problem getting stuck in AOL Radio's listeners' heads which is why it has earned its spot on the Top 10 Hip-Hop Songs of 2011 list.</div>
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			The Top 10 Songs of 2011 contain several club-friendly high octane dance songs including favorites by <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/rihanna/" target="_blank">Rihanna</a>, <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/foster-the-people/" target="_blank">Pitbull</a>, <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/jennifer-lopez/" target="_blank">Jennifer Lopez</a> and <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/lmfao/" target="_blank">LMFAO</a>. On the other hand, indie favorites from <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/foster-the-people/">Foster the People</a> and <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/adele/" target="_blank">Adele</a> crossed over into the mainstream which suggests that the definition of what is traditionally described as "pop music" has evolved to become more expansive of other genres. 2011 comprised of many surprise hits by various acts but below we've compiled the 10 biggest songs that ran our stations over the course of the year.</div>
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					Having the only debut single on the AOL Radio Top 10 of 2011 list, Foster the People rose from the indie scene in 2011 and made their own mark in the mainstream world with their hit 'Pumped Up Kicks.' The song spread like a wildfire after its debut in 2010 and as the band and the song gained notoriety, DJs across the country found the song fit nicely in playlists that also featured the likes of Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Rihanna. 'Pumped Up Kicks' was a favorite on AOL Radio's playlists across multiple formats, which is why the song has earned it's spot on the Top 10 of 2011 list.</div>
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This year, <a target="_blank" href="http://music.aol.com/artist/lady-gaga">Lady Gaga</a>'s infectious 'Bad Romance' took her career to a whole new level, while <a target="_blank" href="http://music.aol.com/artist/eminem">Eminem</a> set yet another milestone with his explosive 'Love the Way You Lie.' <a target="_blank" href="http://music.aol.com/artist/usher">Usher</a> brought new meaning to "oh my God" with his club-ready 'OMG,' and <a target="_blank" href="http://music.aol.com/artist/bob">B.o.B.</a> might as well have been referring to himself with his <a target="_blank" href="http://music.aol.com/artist/bruno-mars">Bruno Mars</a> collaboration 'Nothin' on You.'...<a href=http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/12/10/top-songs-in-2010/>(read more)</a>]]></description><dc:creator>Nadine Cheung</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-12-10T18:26:00 00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>10 Best Nelly Songs</title><link>http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/11/21/best-nelly-songs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/11/21/best-nelly-songs/</guid><comments>http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/11/21/best-nelly-songs/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div id="cl_styles">
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<a target="_blank" href="http://music.aol.com/artist/nelly">Nelly</a> began his stellar career in 2000, when his debut album 'Country Grammar' hit the scene. The record revealed the St. Louis rapper's laid-back style, and produced a handful of memorable hit singles. Just one year later, Nelly found himself on center stage, performing with <a target="_blank" href="http://music.aol.com/artist/aerosmith">Aerosmith</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://music.aol.com/artist/nsync">*N Sync</a> in front of millions at the Super Bowl halftime show. Many of Nelly's hits are collaborations with other artists, including the likes of <a target="_blank" href="http://music.aol.com/artist/tim-mcgraw">Tim McGraw</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://music.aol.com/artist/kelly-rowland">Kelly Rowland</a>. Find out which singles made the biggest impressions in our full-spectrum 10 Best Nelly Songs list.</div>
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The 10 Best <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/kanye-west" target="_blank">Kanye West</a> songs reveal the talents that took the Chicago rapper from unknown to world-famous in only a few short years. After a successful stint producing for <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/jay-z">Jay-Z</a>, West released his debut in 2004 and immediately established himself as a powerful force in the world of hip-hop. Even though his public image has taken a few hits over the years (ahem, Swift-gate), West has continued to produce compelling and innovative work, as seen in this list of the best Kanye West songs.</div>
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Melancholy songs can sometimes make you cry, but they can also bring a sense of comfort; after all, when you're feeling down, it helps to know that others feel the same way. Indie rock produces a lot of great melancholy songs because the genre's songwriters tend to pen personal, soul-baring lyrics. You can hear these and other melancholy songs on AOL Radio's <a href="javascript:launchAolPlayer(845);">Melancholia</a> station, home of the sounds of indie sadness.</div>
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<div class="cldescr_title cldescr_title_narrow">'Almost Lover'</div>
<div class="cldescr_subtitle"><a target="_blank" href="http://music.aol.com/artist/a-fine-frenzy">A Fine Frenzy</a></div>
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<div class="cldescr_text">Relationship heartache is a common theme of many melancholy songs, as demonstrated by this 2007 track by Alison Sudol -- better known as A Fine Frenzy -- where she looked back regretfully on her "almost lover." "So long, my luckless romance / My back is turned on you," Sudol sang in resigned fashion. "I should've known you'd bring me heartache / Almost lovers always do."</div>
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<div style="clear: both;"> </div>...<a href=http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/10/31/best-melancholy-songs/>(read more)</a>]]></description><dc:creator>Scott Shetler</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-10-31T08:30:00 00:00</dc:date></item></channel></rss>