New Music Awards

First half of 2005 is over, and out of the new music released, I shall pick 3 favorite songs:

1. "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," Green Day. Perhaps this is not a legit choice as it was technically album-released end of '04, but in the first few of months of '05 it saw huge radio airplay and success. It's a simple song but it rocks forth like thunder.

2. "Fix You," Coldplay. A rock ballad worth its weight in gold. Organ...piano...acoustic guitar...leading to a stunning guitar riff that is breathtaking.

3. "Paperthin Hymn," Anberlin. Thank goodness the Christian music industry has released some gems this year, and Anberlin is one such band. At times the vocalist's singing range is almost unbelievable. You are listening to it as you read my blog right now.

Congratulations, songs.