If you've ever been to a sports game, watched a car commercial, or listened to the radio, you've probably heard these songs. They're not all necessarily classics, but that doesn't mean they're not overplayed. But I won't stop loving them anyway. Evil - InterpolThis song solidified Interpol's ex-bassist Carlos Dengler as one of the best and most respected bassists of the 21st century, and frankly, of all time. It's not as overused as the other songs on this list, but usually if you ask the average casual music-listener their favorite Interpol song, they'll reply with Evil, which I can't really say is unjustified. Chelsea Dagger - The FratellisAgain, this song isn't nearly as overplayed as the other songs on this list, but boy, have I heard it at a lot of sporting events. From football to field hockey to dare I say it, baseball, this song has entered my ears while trying to understand way too many sports. Hate To Say I Told You So - The HivesI've heard this song in too many advertisements, from movies, to restaurants, to car companies. That doesn't deplete from its outright awesomeness. The Hives are the quintessential stereotypical rock band, so much they're almost even a parody of one. Reptilia - The StrokesI remember the night I first heard this song outside of my own iTunes library clearer than I remember my first day of high school. I was sitting in the living room, watching TV with my mom. My sister got home from gymnastics so she went to talk to my aunt, who dropped her off at home. And then it happened. From the television, I heard a familiar riff. It was Reptilia. This event wasn't the last time I heard Reptilia in a car commercial, though. I've heard it in even more recently. Although this song is definitely overused in advertising, it's still an icon of an era that's not too far in the past yet. Seven Nation Army - The White StripesEvery time I even see the name of this song I want to scream the lyrics and headbang like I did when I was in middle school. Between the bass, the riff, the vocals, and the percussion, this song is pretty much the perfect battle song. How many football games have I heard this song at? Too many, but also not enough. This one's going on the field hockey game day warmup playlist next year. Mr. Brightside - The KillersI was in the seventh grade the first time I heard this song, or rather, started seeing memes about it. You see, I came along too late into the era of 2000s rock. It was past the point where everyone loved them and knew their names, but not so late that they were selling out and claiming that 'rock and roll is dead.' But Mr. Brightside... Mr. Brightside felt timeless. It's obviously the most well-known Killers song, topping Somebody Told Me and Human by a few-thousand radio plays and blasts at family barbecues. And memes, of course. But there's a reason Mr. Brightside is as well known as it is: it's universal. As long as calling cabs, having smokes, taking drags, going to bed, having sick stomachs, and being rejected are around, Mr. Brightside will be too. So, yeah. That's my list.I know we have tons of albums to review and we're currently working on dividing them up between the different blog sections. Don't worry, they'll be here soon. We're just busy.
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