Another year and another 40-odd songs downloaded for free from iTunes (I screen them first). Here are the best from this year:

1. Brooke Waggonner – Young Friend
   Awesome song, like a better version of Sarah Barellies’ Love Song. I would never have known about this song if not for iTunes.
2. Kardinall Offishal ft Akon – Dangerous
   Had second thoughts about downloading this one, but now it’s a classic!
3. Black Kids – I’m Not Going To Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You
   This song is so 2007 and the major label release is a bit different than the indie version I downloaded from their MySpace
4. Cut Copy – Lights & Music
   These electronic dudes sound like they’re from the 80s, and are finally getting radio airplay in Canada. This song is better than that song they’re playing on the radio though.
5. Karina – Can’t Find The Words
   Originally I didn’t think this R&B single would be that great, but it has grown on me.
6. Duffy – Mercy
   Big song from the summer, was a free download in March.
7. Lenka – The Show
   Cute pop singer in the vein of Annie. This is not the best song, but it’s still catchy. Another artist that iTunes introduced me to.
   
8. I Nine – Seven Days of Lonely
   I heard this song on the radio first actually, it’s not bad so I downloaded it when it was free.
9. Danger – 11h30
   Another catchy electronic track. Between this and Cut Copy, it seemed like it would be a good free year for Electronic. But these were the only two highlights.
10. Babasóonicos – Microdancing
    I usually don’t bother downloading the Latin Single of the Week but this one was pretty catchy.

Posted by Kevin in Blogs Tags: 2008, best-of, freebies, itunes, music, yearinreview