A second look at the best songs of 2009

Now, viewers, sometimes when you're making lists such as the Best Songs of Such-and-Such Year, you realize that there were a few other great songs that perhaps should have made the countdown the first time around. But since everything here on Mp3s and Cookies is said and done for once it's available "for the masses", we decided to make a second list to reflect some choices that, in hindsight, should have been on that list.

Mini Viva "I Wish"
We've raved about this track at least three or four times on here, so clearly that's a sign of just how amazing it is. In a time where we were beginning to doubt Xenomania's creative output due to our slightly underwhelming reaction to the last Girls Aloud album, their work with Mini Viva has completely reversed our opinion. "Left My Heart In Tokyo" was great (and rightfully made the top 10 on our Best of 2009 list), and "I Wish" is just as great albeit in a different direction. Its wistful nature and overall clean, crisp sophistication place it right in step with other great Xenomania tracks ("Biology", "Ace Reject", "If You Go", etc.). We would also like to point out that the "Oh-oh, no-no, he could be the one who hits the light inside of my soul" bit is one of the greatest pop moments in 2009.

Here's a remix of "I Wish" for you. Which doesn't deviate much from the original except for making it a little bit gayer.




Little Boots "Remedy"
Now that we think about it, "Remedy" really should have made the official Best of 2009 list. And it should have made very high up on the list. Because Christ help us if this isn't just one amazing tune. The chorus is a hands-aloft, sing-along affair that will put the stupidest grin imaginable on your little faces. Excellent stuff here.




The Dead Weather "I Cut Like A Buffalo"
Jack White's new side project didn't really do much for us when we heard the first single "Treat Me Like Your Mother" earlier this summer, but for some reason "I Cut Like A Buffalo" is going down much nicer on these ears. Like most musical things associated with Mr. White, this is a no-holds-barred, filthy rock track that just we just can't stop playing.




Well that sounds good enough to us.