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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 Football Songs are those that you're likely to hear blaring out of the stadium speakers at college and pro football games. High-intensity rock and rap songs seem to work best when it comes to getting the adrenaline pumping and bringing fans to their feet, and many of these songs have been adopted by individual football teams as their signature tunes. Check out our selections for the Top 10 Football Songs.</div>
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					M&ouml;tley Cr&uuml;e created a football favorite with 'Kickstart My Heart.' The high-octane rock song from the band's best-selling album 'Dr. Feelgood' was penned by bassist Nikki Sixx. The song's opening sounds of a motorcycle speeding down the highway -- actually created on guitar by Mick Mars -- are a great way to get fans fired up.</div>
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	For more information on AOL Radio Plus or other questions, <a href="http://www.aolradioblog.com/faq/">please visit our FAQ</a>.</strong></div>...<a href=http://www.aolradioblog.com/features/how-to-sign-up-for-aol-radio-plus/>(read more)</a>]]></description><dc:creator>Thomas Chau</dc:creator><dc:date>2012-02-01T10:00:00 00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>10 Best Alternative Songs of 2011</title><link>http://www.aolradioblog.com/features/best-alternative-songs-2011/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aolradioblog.com/features/best-alternative-songs-2011/</guid><comments>http://www.aolradioblog.com/features/best-alternative-songs-2011/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div id="cl_styles">
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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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					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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The new AOL Radio powered by Slacker app is now available on the iTunes store. If you already have the AOL Radio app iPhone/iPad/iTouch installed, you will have to upgrade in order to continue listening to AOL Radio stations. You can do this through the iTunes App Store on your computer or directly on your device.<br />
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There will be 50% less audio commercials, a longer player sleep timeout PLUS new and improved features along with an all-new design for both the web and mobile players.<br />
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Coming in December, we will offer two paid premium options which will allow you to listen to AOL Radio ad-free with unlimited skipping as well as on-demand listening. (see Question 11)...<a href=http://www.aolradioblog.com/features/welcome-to-the-new-aol-radio-powered-by-slacker/>(read more)</a>]]></description><dc:creator>Thomas Chau</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-10-19T09:31:00 00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>New AOL Radio powered by Slacker: How-To Guide</title><link>http://www.aolradioblog.com/features/new-aol-radio-powered-by-slacker-how-tos/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aolradioblog.com/features/new-aol-radio-powered-by-slacker-how-tos/</guid><comments>http://www.aolradioblog.com/features/new-aol-radio-powered-by-slacker-how-tos/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;">
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After a brief trial period, there will be a simple, free registration process required for continued free use of the NEW AOL Radio web player and iPhone app. Registering will allow us to remember your favorite stations, songs, custom stations, and for the free products, it will allow us to deliver relevant advertising. Per our privacy policy, we will NOT share your information.<br />
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To register, click on the 'Create Account' link on the top righthand corner of the AOL Radio powered by Slacker player. Registration is FREE and only requires an email address, birth year, gender and zip code....<a href=http://www.aolradioblog.com/features/new-aol-radio-powered-by-slacker-how-tos/>(read more)</a>]]></description><dc:creator>Thomas Chau</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-10-19T08:00:00 00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Nickelback, 'Bottoms Up' -- New Song</title><link>http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/nickelback-bottoms-up/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/nickelback-bottoms-up/</guid><comments>http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/nickelback-bottoms-up/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span><a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/rihanna?flv=1" target="_blank">Rihanna</a> has released the new single from her forthcoming sixth album due out later this fall. 'We Found Love' is the first single and is produced by Calvin Harris.<br />
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To hear 'We Found Love,' tune to Fresh 40 by clicking on the link below.</span><br />
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<a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/jason-derulo" target="_blank">Jason Derulo</a> has released 'Make It Up as We Go,' a new track off his forthcoming album 'Future History' due in stores September 27, 2011. The song follows Derulo's first two singles, 'Don't Wanna Go Home' and 'It Girl,' which is currently climbing the radio charts.<br />
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'Make It Up as We Go' is an upbeat party track that has the 21-year-old superstar suggesting spontaneity in a relationship. "Are we together are we not? We don't need a label when things are going so well. After a few drinks I speak my mind and say, 'Let's MAKE IT UP AS WE GO!'" says Derulo.<br />
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'Future History' is Derulo's second studio album. As for the title, Derulo tells <em>The Daily Telegraph</em> that he hopes the album will be one that people will remember him for after he's gone. ""I would like my music to live after me... I want my music to be what is in the history books in the future."<br />
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	Atlanta-based pop punk group <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/cartel" target="_blank">Cartel</a> has released a new single named 'Lessons In Love,' off their independently produced upcoming EP.<br />
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	'Lessons in Love' is a high energy high octane emo song about a love that has come and gone. The band's usual chemistry is flowing all through the track. Making this tune a great listenfor the summer.<br />
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	Cartel's vocalist Will Pugh described the climate that brought this song out in a statement. "It was a fairly tumultuous period for Cartel. We were out of a label. No tours on the horizon and no real direction for the future of the band. It was this day that we sat in the hotel bar enjoying lunch and a few adult beverages that we commenced the new phase of ourselves."</div>...<a href=http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/cartel-lessons-in-love/>(read more)</a>]]></description><dc:creator>Dean Silfen</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-07-27T14:20:00 00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Bush, 'The Sound of Winter' -- New Song</title><link>http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/bush-the-sound-of-winter/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/bush-the-sound-of-winter/</guid><comments>http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/bush-the-sound-of-winter/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div class="post" id="19973865">
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	<a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/bush" target="_blank">Bush</a> is back with their new single 'The Sound of Winter,' a track which will appear on their upcoming album, 'The Sea of Memories.'<br />
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	'The Sound of Winter' is about the pain of longing for someone. <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/gavin-rossdale" target="_blank">Gavin Rossdale</a> cries out the chorus, "Its all in your face, I see you break, it's like the sound of winter. The bleeding of love, the silent escape, you've got to hang on to yourself, it's the sound of winter."<br />
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	Bush takes the song to a more modern sound with their production sounding cleaner than it might have been back in the '90s. Their post-grunge sound no longer echos the slow hard rock jam that they were known for. Where prior hits such as 'Glycerine' and 'Swallowed' were rather simple, Bush has now chosen to add more layers and depth to their sound.</div>...<a href=http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/bush-the-sound-of-winter/>(read more)</a>]]></description><dc:creator>Dean Silfen</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-07-22T11:45:00 00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Kanye West &amp; Jay-Z, 'Otis' -- New Song</title><link>http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/kanye-west-and-jay-z-otis/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/kanye-west-and-jay-z-otis/</guid><comments>http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/kanye-west-and-jay-z-otis/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div class="post" id="19973865">
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	'Otis' is the latest single off the upcoming <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/kanye-west" target="_blank">Kanye West</a> and <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/jay-z" target="_blank">Jay-Z</a> collaborative album, 'Watch the Throne.' This is the first track the two have put out since 'H.A.M.' back in January, a song which will be featured as a bonus track on the album.<br />
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	The track bears familiarity to West's classics, such as his work on 'The College Dropout' from 2004. The soul sample comes from the song 'Try a Little Tenderness,' a track by classic blues singer <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/otis-redding" target="_blank">Otis Redding</a> and has the two titans of hip-hop rapping over Redding.<br />
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	Jay-Z and West flow well together and their chemistry doesn't seem to be affected by their former feuds. Jay-Z talk's about his usual return to fame, while West toys with his own personality. West is never afraid to joke at his own expense, "They say I'm crazy, well, I'm 'bout to go dumb again, They ain't see me cause I pulled up in my other Benz."</div>...<a href=http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/kanye-west-and-jay-z-otis/>(read more)</a>]]></description><dc:creator>Dean Silfen</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-07-21T17:42:00 00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>New Music Releases - August 2011</title><link>http://www.aolradioblog.com/cd-release-dates/new-music-releases-august-2011/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aolradioblog.com/cd-release-dates/new-music-releases-august-2011/</guid><comments>http://www.aolradioblog.com/cd-release-dates/new-music-releases-august-2011/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div class="photo-slim">
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As summer keeps chugging along, we find ourselves in August with another list of new releases. The month starts off with the triumphant return of <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/fountains-of-wayne" target="_blank">Fountains of Wayne</a>, who will drop their album 'Sky Full of Holes' on August 2nd. It will be the band's first release since 2007<br />
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Fans can also get excited for comebacks by more popular artists such as <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/lil-wayne?flv=1" target="_blank">Lil Wayne</a> and <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/the-red-hot-chili-peppers?flv=1" target="_blank">Red Hot Chili Peppers</a>. Wayne brings us his next installment in 'The Carter' series with another absurdly amazing album cover and the same indecipherable voice.<br />
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The Chili Peppers on the other hand will be making their first album since 'Stadium Arcadium', this time with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer replacing <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/john-frusciante?flv=1" target="_blank">John Frusciante</a>....<a href=http://www.aolradioblog.com/cd-release-dates/new-music-releases-august-2011/>(read more)</a>]]></description><dc:creator>Dean Silfen</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-07-21T11:00:00 00:00</dc:date></item><item><title>Blink-182, 'Up All Night' -- New Song</title><link>http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/blink-182-up-all-night/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/blink-182-up-all-night/</guid><comments>http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/blink-182-up-all-night/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<div class="post" id="19973865">
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	After a nearly decade long break, <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/blink-182" target="_blank">Blink-182</a> returns with their new song titled 'Up All Night.' The song is the band's first release since 2005's 'Not Now.' 'Up All Night' will serve as the first track from the band's still unnamed sixth album.<br />
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	The song defiantly showcases a more mature Blink-182, understandable after all that the band has been through. From <a href="http://music.aol.com/artist/travis-barker?flv=1" target="_blank">Travis Barker</a> surviving a plane crash to the death of the band's long time producer Jerry Finn. Emotions are obviously running high on this song.<br />
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	The lyrics transport us to the inner workings of the band. It is easy to see that the band has learned a lot in these years they have spent apart. They are definitely happy to be back together, the proof is in the chorus "Lets get this straight, do you want me here? As i struggle through, each and every year. And all these demons, they keep me up all night."</div>...<a href=http://www.aolradioblog.com/new-song/blink-182-up-all-night/>(read more)</a>]]></description><dc:creator>Dean Silfen</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-07-21T10:52:00 00:00</dc:date></item></channel></rss>
