Phoenix redux
Considering the massive year French pop troupe Phoenix had, it’s doubtful you haven’t somehow, some way heard “1901″ yet. From blaring in the background at Borders to popping up in Cadillac commercials, the single has been as inescapable as “Poker Face.” Well, almost. Regardless, at this point making a “1901″ remix has become so redundant that the doing so is on the verge of coming full circle and qualifying as ballsy. Flashing some hubris, Jersey’s Memory Tapes took a shot at it and came up with a barely recognizable track. It’s by no means excellent, but not everything notable is.
Phoenix - “1901 (Memory Tapes remix)”
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Gucci Mane
With each new year also comes a barrage of year-end lists. Though some people find lists annoying and lazy, many others appreciate a boiled down look at the highlights of the last 52 weeks. Regardless, we’re still not quite done highlighting 2009’s most impressive talents. The new decade will undoubtedly bring bounteous amounts of fresh and exciting music, but there are still some great 2009 tracks and artists that may have been overlooked. Making sure fans are at least caught up with last year’s chart toppers, San Francisco’s 