26.
N'Sync
"Pop"

A stronger case against rockism than Kelefa Sanneh's. Less cranky than "Public Image." Ends with J.T. spittin' raspberries for half a minute.

27.
X-Ecutioners feat. Mike Shinoda
"It's Going Down"

Despite coming almost twenty years after "Rock Box" and about a decade after the Judgement Night soundtrack, this song's enthusiasm makes the union of hip-hop and rock sound like a really big deal.

28.
Madonna
"Don't Tell Me"

This song could get me to buy a cowboy hat.

29.
Limp Bizkit
"My Way"

It's like Fugazi dipped in silly sauce.

30.
Jimmy Eat World
"The Middle"

Everything, EYuh-verything will be alright! Alright! *clicks stop watch, cash register opens*