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Posted on Sep 17, 2014

An Evaluation Of Pitchfork’s Top 5 Tracks Of The Decade So Far

What does it take to be the crème de la crème of hipster music culture?

by Brandon Quinere

Community Contributor

Pitchfork is notorious for their pretentious opinions on music; they often compromise legitimate quality of mainstream music acts (better luck next time, Bruno Mars!) in favor for more obscure, underground acts (hello, FKA twigs!).

Here we go...

Perhaps a bit too high on this list given his lengthy selection of equally impressive songs, but it is still an excellent showcase of K. Dot's unique lyricism as well as the clean production that is present on good kid, m.A.A.d city. Also, extra points for being a mainstream song by a rapper without a cheap feature on the hook -- take notes, Pitbull. — Interscope / Via youtube.com

Perhaps a bit too high on this list given his lengthy selection of equally impressive songs, but it is still an excellent showcase of K. Dot's unique lyricism as well as the clean production that is present on good kid, m.A.A.d city. Also, extra points for being a mainstream song by a rapper without a cheap feature on the hook -- take notes, Pitbull.

Interscope / Via youtube.com

Perhaps a bit too high on this list given his lengthy selection of equally impressive songs, but it is still an excellent showcase of K. Dot's unique lyricism as well as the clean production that is present on good kid, m.A.A.d city. Also, extra points for being a mainstream song by a rapper without a cheap feature on the hook -- take notes, Pitbull.

I had the pleasure of seeing M83 in concert, and I would sell my soul and my mother's just to see this song again live. Those ethereal opening synths. Those transient vocals on the verses. THAT SAXOPHONE SOLO. The song that put M83 on the playlists of every party in 2011 (and a Victoria's Secret commercial?) rightfully deserves its place in the top 5. My personal top track of the decade so far. — Columbia / Via youtube.com

I had the pleasure of seeing M83 in concert, and I would sell my soul and my mother's just to see this song again live. Those ethereal opening synths. Those transient vocals on the verses. THAT SAXOPHONE SOLO. The song that put M83 on the playlists of every party in 2011 (and a Victoria's Secret commercial?) rightfully deserves its place in the top 5. My personal top track of the decade so far.

Columbia / Via youtube.com

I had the pleasure of seeing M83 in concert, and I would sell my soul and my mother's just to see this song again live. Those ethereal opening synths. Those transient vocals on the verses. THAT SAXOPHONE SOLO. The song that put M83 on the playlists of every party in 2011 (and a Victoria's Secret commercial?) rightfully deserves its place in the top 5. My personal top track of the decade so far.

No surprise to see Kanye so high up on this list (both My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Yeezus are in the top 10 of Pitchfork's Top 100 Albums of the Decade So Far). But hey, the man makes incredible music. As the unofficial apology to the incidents of Taylor-gate, "Runaway" is a master class in production and encompasses multiple elements of West's discography -- the vocoder solo reminiscent of 808s and Heartbreak's sound, the revealing honesty of The College Dropout, etc. Praise Yeezus. — Def Jam / Via youtube.com

No surprise to see Kanye so high up on this list (both My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Yeezus are in the top 10 of Pitchfork's Top 100 Albums of the Decade So Far). But hey, the man makes incredible music. As the unofficial apology to the incidents of Taylor-gate, "Runaway" is a master class in production and encompasses multiple elements of West's discography -- the vocoder solo reminiscent of 808s and Heartbreak's sound, the revealing honesty of The College Dropout, etc. Praise Yeezus.

Def Jam / Via youtube.com

No surprise to see Kanye so high up on this list (both My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Yeezus are in the top 10 of Pitchfork's Top 100 Albums of the Decade So Far). But hey, the man makes incredible music. As the unofficial apology to the incidents of Taylor-gate, "Runaway" is a master class in production and encompasses multiple elements of West's discography -- the vocoder solo reminiscent of 808s and Heartbreak's sound, the revealing honesty of The College Dropout, etc. Praise Yeezus.

Besides the blatant bestiality on the single cover, there is not much substance here to make "Round and Round" the #2 song of the decade so far. It is a fine song, but during the entire 5:20 duration, nothing in particular resonated with me sonically. This song sounds like something you would hear on that classic rock radio station you came across on during a road trip because you lost the airwaves on the station you were originally listening to. Sorry Ariel Pink and company. — 4AD / Via youtube.com

Besides the blatant bestiality on the single cover, there is not much substance here to make "Round and Round" the #2 song of the decade so far. It is a fine song, but during the entire 5:20 duration, nothing in particular resonated with me sonically. This song sounds like something you would hear on that classic rock radio station you came across on during a road trip because you lost the airwaves on the station you were originally listening to. Sorry Ariel Pink and company.

4AD / Via youtube.com

Besides the blatant bestiality on the single cover, there is not much substance here to make "Round and Round" the #2 song of the decade so far. It is a fine song, but during the entire 5:20 duration, nothing in particular resonated with me sonically. This song sounds like something you would hear on that classic rock radio station you came across on during a road trip because you lost the airwaves on the station you were originally listening to. Sorry Ariel Pink and company.

First off, Grimes is an extraordinary artist. Not only is she the sole producer and writer on her critically-acclaimed 2012 album Visions, but Ms. Claire Boucher always puts on astounding stage shows that fans of all genres have flocked to see ('sup Katy Perry and Rihanna). But what makes "Oblivion" the #1 song of the decade so far?
Regarding sound, the song is a textbook model of exemplary dream pop. Combine those bouncing synths with Grimes' breathy vocals and you have what every song played at Forever 21 wanted to sound like. Not to mention, the lyrics of the song is worth a glance -- don't be fooled by the carefree nature of the video! Personally, I would not choose this as my favorite track of the decade so far but it is definitely a track worth noting. — Arbutus / Via youtube.com

First off, Grimes is an extraordinary artist. Not only is she the sole producer and writer on her critically-acclaimed 2012 album Visions, but Ms. Claire Boucher always puts on astounding stage shows that fans of all genres have flocked to see ('sup Katy Perry and Rihanna). But what makes "Oblivion" the #1 song of the decade so far?
Regarding sound, the song is a textbook model of exemplary dream pop. Combine those bouncing synths with Grimes' breathy vocals and you have what every song played at Forever 21 wanted to sound like. Not to mention, the lyrics of the song is worth a glance -- don't be fooled by the carefree nature of the video! Personally, I would not choose this as my favorite track of the decade so far but it is definitely a track worth noting.

Arbutus / Via youtube.com

First off, Grimes is an extraordinary artist. Not only is she the sole producer and writer on her critically-acclaimed 2012 album Visions, but Ms. Claire Boucher always puts on astounding stage shows that fans of all genres have flocked to see ('sup Katy Perry and Rihanna). But what makes "Oblivion" the #1 song of the decade so far?
Regarding sound, the song is a textbook model of exemplary dream pop. Combine those bouncing synths with Grimes' breathy vocals and you have what every song played at Forever 21 wanted to sound like. Not to mention, the lyrics of the song is worth a glance -- don't be fooled by the carefree nature of the video! Personally, I would not choose this as my favorite track of the decade so far but it is definitely a track worth noting.

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