The REAL Best Songs of 2010 (for people not prone to depression or pretention)

Every year I type the words "Best Music of the Year" into a google search and every year they feed me back a list of pretentious crap that nobody with a symmetrical haircut enjoys.  So... I'll do all of us who actually like fun AND thought provoking music a favor.  I don't need to be introspective at all hours of the day. It's hard. Some days I just have to try not to sit in smeared chocolate on the subway.  So, here y'all go... and I know you'll all 100% agree with me. 

10. What the Hell - Avril Lavigne.  Yeah, so what she wore wife beaters and ties when she was 16 and now has the obligatory rank fragrance out at your nearest TJ Maxx.  It puts you in a good mood and you know it.

9. Baby - Justin Bieber.  If you say you don't like it, you're a liar, and I will never trust you.

8.  XXXO - M.I.A.  A nice bass-saddled song with clever lyrics about online dating. 

7.  Club Can't Handle Me - Flo Rida.  I tell you what.  When this song comes on at the gym, I can go for the extra 4 minutes.

6.  The '59 Sound - Gaslight Anthem.  I want to be in a stadium when these guys get famous and jump in sync with middle aged, fun-loving folks.

5.  Like a G6 - Far East Movement.  Thank God I had some busboys at the last restaurant I worked at teach me what "sizzor" is.  Bring on the cough medicine.

4.  Take My Hand - The Cab.  Love songs about running away.  It's just freeing to think about.

3.  Rill Rill - Sleigh Bells.  I don't think I've listened to many songs on repeat as much as I did this one.

2.  Dancing on My Own - Robyn.   That chick can turn out a pop tune that overtakes my body.

1.  Whatever You Like - Anya Marina.  I appreciate anybody who can take a TI song, highlight the ridiculousness of the lyrics, and still make it sound a little deeper.

There you go.  That's it.  No room for discussion.