A bit of explanation on those singles' picks: I like nu-wave endurance anthems. I like detailed sex slobbers where cunnilingus doesn't make the rapper go "EWWW!!!" I like my R&B playful and corny, my pop-rock smart and dorky, and my indie nonsense as absurd as possible. If it's embarassing it's affecting and gaudies are goodies. Figure out which songs take the cake (and eat it too) each year and you need never look at my singles' lists again.