BY MIKE METTLER — JANUARY 6, 2020
Last week, I shared my list of The SoundBard’s Top 31 Albums of 2019. Now, it’s only fitting to follow-up said list with the year’s Top 31 Songs. Whether you choose to digest your own favorite songs via hi-res audio downloads, hi-res streaming services, and/or 7-, 10-, or 12-inch 45s, this past year delivered a wonderfully wide wave of full-length aural wonders. In reverse order, here are The SoundBard’s Top 31 individual tracks of 2019, along with an accompanying A/V clip for instant enjoyment.
31. Jenn Vix: “Rover” (Umbrella Music Company)
30. Sammy Hagar & The Circle: “Can’t Hang” (BMG)
29. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul: “Superfly Terraplane” (Wicked Cool)
28. The Ocean Blue: “All the Way Blue” (Korda)
27. The Mute Gods Feat. Alex Lifeson: “One Day” (InsideOut)
26. Don Felder: “Rock You” (BMG)
25. Kiefer Sutherland: “Open Road” (BMG)
24. Steve Hackett: “Under the Eye of the Sun” (InsideOut)
23. drivin n cryin: “Free Ain’t Free” (DNC)
22. The Magpie Salute: “You and I” (Eagle)
21. The Glorious Sons: “Pink Motel” (BMG/Black Box)
20. Fontaines D.C.: “Boys in the Better Land” (PTKF)
19. Karen O & Danger Mouse: “Woman” (BMG)
18. Jonas Brothers: “Sucker” (Republic)
17. Wang Chung Feat. Prague Philharmonic Orchestra: “Dance Hall Days” (August Day)
16. Reese Wynans Feat. Double Trouble, Joe Bonamassa & Kenny Wayne Shepherd: “Riviera Paradise” (J&R Adventures)
15. Dido: “Hurricanes” (BMG)
14. Jakob Dylan, Stephen Stills & Eric Clapton: “Questions” (BMG)
13. Robbie Roberson Feat. Van Morrison: “I Hear You Paint Houses” (UMe)
12. Maren Morris: “Girl” (Sony Music Nashville)
11. David Newbould: “Diamonds in the Dark” (Rock Ridge Music)
10. Kaiser Chiefs: “Record Collection” (Polydor)
9. The Jellybricks: “DOA” (Wicked Cool)
8. Nick Waterhouse: “Black Glass” (Innovative Leisure)
7. Howard Jones: “Beating Mr. Neg” (BFD)
6. Miranda Lambert: “Locomotive” (Sony Music Nashville)
5. Gary Clark: “This Land” (Warner Records)
4. The Who: “All This Music Must Fade” (Interscope)
3. Beck: “Stratosphere” (Capitol)
2. Collective Soul Feat. Tommy Shaw: “Porch Swing” (Fuzze-Flex/ADA)
1. Billie Eilish: “bad guy” (Darkroom/Interscope)
