As usual, I've never heard 90% of them. I think that I counted 6 that I recognized. (I am so old).

I've probably never heard 100% of these songs, since I haven't listened to much new music lately. I was surprised to see so many familiar names on the list, though, some of which I didn't ever expect to see anymore, like Manic Street Preachers.

Also, how come there's no Belle Brigade on the list.

Funny you mention Belle Brigade, DC.

I have heard about 2/3 of what is on that list. I guess I'm not as out of touch with current music as I thought I was.

I've gone through first 20 songs so far and found quite a few that I liked (Washed Out; that Vaccines song; The Pains of Being Pure at Heart...). Turns out people are still making music that I like. Woo.

I don't think I've ever heard any of these. I only recognise about 10 of the artists and, yeah, some names there I wouldn't expect to see (Blondie has a new single out?). Yeah, I'm old, but I also never listen to the radio, so it's hardly surprising that I have no idea what music is coming out.

I've heard around half of them, but most of the top 15. I can't believe superbass is anywhere near the top.

I always thought finding good songs you didn't know was the whole point of lists like this.

BP, yes but at some point in the past, I'd read a list like that and at least have a passing knowledge of the artists or the genres. Now, I don't even know the context that the music comes out of so I don't really have any way to know if it's good or not.

Most of the ones that I do know, like The Mountain Goats or Wilco are pretty backwards facing, working in older genres.

As usual, I've never heard 90% of them. I think that I counted 6 that I recognized. (I am so old).

Oh, me too! My planned Christmas present to myself: I'm going to buy an iPod* and fill it with current music**. That way, I get to give listen to the songs several times in several contexts before deciding what I love and what doesn't grab me.

*I know! It's a whole sliver of modern tech and modern life that I just never glommed onto. Surprising, because I was inseparable from my Walkman for a decade or more of my life. An iPod is what the Walkman dreamt of becoming.

**I will be asking for MeCha's help with the music selection. This post, of course, is going to be invaluable, as is the Personal Top 40.

That is such a cool idea, Elsa.

I'm glad you think so, BoringPostcards, because (based on your Personal Top 40), I'm counting on your help with my choices!