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Below is an unordered list of what we feel are some of the greatest songs you'll ever find at the end of an album. We invite you to discuss/argue these selections, and suggest your favorites for our next installment. Eventually, we might just compile them all and hold a vote...
"Street Spirit (Fade Out)" By: Radiohead Found on: The Bends Why so great: Alienation has never been so beautiful. "A Day In The Life" By: The Beatles Found on: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Why so great: Some of rock's most important movements, plus a timeless John/Paul collaboration. "747" By: Kent Found on: Isola Why so great: Proves alternative music can be poised, too.
"Knights of Cydonia" By: Muse Found on: Black Holes & Revelations Why so great: Climaxes the album's caged tiger appeal with a pure, prog-rock anthem. "Only In Dreams" By: Weezer Found on: Weezer (Blue Album) Why so great: As the song's latter half builds, crashes, and rebuilds, it's a youthful tour de force.
"All Apologies" By: Nirvana Found on: In Utero Why so great: Sums up the Cobain-led disillusionment of the early '90s pretty well. "505" By: Arctic Monkeys Found on: Favourite Worst Nightmare Why so great: It effortlessly goes from quietly poetic to one of 2007's finest rock moments
"Gold Dust Woman" By: Fleetwood Mac Found on: Rumours Why so great: Perhaps Stevie Nicks' finest effort, and it happened to be on one of the '70s greatest albums. "So You'll Aim Toward The Sky" By: Grandaddy Found on: Sophtware Slump Why so great: Hardly a better way to say goodbye.
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