1. Closer – Tegan And Sara – Lost this one in the shuffle in 2013, and also because these sisters are so irritating, but this is catchy AOR sexiness, "All I’m dreaming lately is how to get you underneath me" the girls heavy breathe, giving lesbian a good name – Grade: A-
2. Cousins – Vampire Weekend – Over three years since this was released – Grade: A
3. The End Of The Innocence – Don Henley – A wise song, every break up ends a type of innocence, if only that you can't live without someone – Grade: A
4. Anything Could Happen – Ellie Gouldlng – A major pop explosion, it shoulda been bigger – Grade: A
5. Come Back Song – Darius Rucker – Who knew Hootie was serious about being a country star? – Grade: A
6. New Religion – Black Veil Brides – This is so prog, it is those body length arpeggios that do it – Grade: B+
7. Free Energy – Free Energy – Indie pop with a spring in its step – Grade: B+
8. Hurts Like Heaven – Coldplay – Catchy sucker – Grade: B+
9. The Secret Marriage – Sting, Ayano Nishikawa & Takashi Kamide – Lovely string version of Sting solo song – Grade: B+
10. Walkin' Down The Road – Eric Clapton – 461 Ocean Blvd outtake and not bad walking blues – Grade: B