Top 50 Favorite Songs (30-21)

#30: What I Got by Sublime: What I Got works because it tells the story of a loser who's just going through his day, and adds a chill beat, alongside laid back instruments.

#29: New Divide by Linkin Park: New Divide has a catchy chorus and an excellent sound. I don't really have much else to say about this song.

#28: Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones: Sympathy for the Devil is just about what you'd expect. The song is told from the point of view of the devil himself. Lead singer Mick Jagger is what really sells the song for me. He has this delivery that excellently mixes being suave and cool as well as just evil.

#27: Snow (Hey Oh) by Red Hot Chili Peppers: Snow (Hey Oh) is an ode to Anthony Kiedis' favorite drugs (heroin and cocaine). The song takes something that should be ugly and gnarly and makes it beautiful.

#26: Renegade by Styx: This song sounds a lot happier than it actually is. This song tells the story of a criminal who is caught and is on his way to his death. The lyrics and instruments shouldn't necessarily mesh, but it actually seems to work here.

#25: Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz: The band takes on the chorus, sound happy (even oblivious) about the oncoming end of the world. Meanwhile, rapper Del the Funkee Homo sapien takes on the verses, taking the persona of a god-like being.

#24: Jesus Walks by Kanye West: I know what you're thinking. Really? Kanye West? But, if nothing else, I will give the man props for his ability to produce a track. Between that, and the fact that he was willing to go for it on this song, the lead single from his debut album.

#23: Hurt by Johnny Cash: This cover is nothing short of beautiful. Johnny Cash near the end of his life tackles the subject matter in the form of a man whose time is drawing near, and is looking back on his life with contemplation.

#22: Get Lucky by Daft Punk & Pharrell: I don't have a lot to say other than I love just how well Daft Punk's electronic beat and Pharrell's smooth voice go together.

#21: Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana: Are the lyrics nonsensical gibberish? Yeah, sort of. Do I care? Hell no. The song is nothing short of a burst of energy, and I love it.