Virginia singer-songwriter The Frontier holds the top spot for a second week with his beautiful and uplifting pop-rock gem “Walk Through the Fire”, while “Francesca” by Irish singer-songwriter Hozier moves up a notch into second place. Blink-182‘s “ONE MORE TIME” moves up three spots to #4, and “HONEY (ARE U COMING)?” by Italian rock band Måneskin continues its rapid upward trajectory, entering the top 10 at #6.
Three songs make their debut this week: Entering at #28 is “Angry” by The Rolling Stones, a pretty solid banger that shows the legendary rockers still have what it takes. Who would have ever imagined that Mick and Keith would still be going strong at 80 and 79, 60 years after they released their first single “Come On” in 1963.
The second debut is “Your Side of Town” by American alt-rock band The Killers, entering at #29. The synth-driven song was intended to be included on their next album, however, band frontman Brandon Flowers nixed that project. In an interview with British news publication The Sunday Times, he explained “Halfway through recording I realized, ‘I can’t do this’. I think this will be the . . . I don’t think you’ll see us making this type of music anymore. This is the crisis I’m in. The Killers are my identity, and our songs fill seats, but I’m more fulfilled making music like ‘Pressure Machine’ [their 2021 roots rock album]. I found a side of myself writing it that was strong. This was the guy I’d been looking for! I’m as proud of ‘Hot Fuss’ as you can be for something you did when you were 20, but I’m not 20. So I’m thinking about the next phase of my life.”
The third debut is “Run Away With Me” by L.A.-based indie rock band Cold War Kids (who I saw in concert in August when they opened for Tears for Fears), at #30.
- WALK THROUGH THE FIRE – The Frontier (1)
- FRANCESCA – Hozier (3)
- KISSES – Slowdive (2)
- ONE MORE TIME – Blink-182 (7)
- DIAL DRUNK – Noah Kahan (4)
- HONEY (ARE U COMING?) – Måneskin (11)
- DAYDREAMS AND ALGORITHMS – Eleanor Collides (8)
- LOVING YOU – Cannons (9)
- RUNNING OUT OF TIME – Paramore (10)
- GOOD VIBRATIONS – MISSIO (5)
- OVERRATED – dwi (6)
- WHEN WE WERE CLOSE – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit (13)
- BAD IDEA RIGHT? – Olivia Rodrigo (14)
- UNDER YOU – Foo Fighters (19)
- OVERCOME – Nothing But Thieves (17)
- PULL ME THROUGH – Royal Blood (18)
- ODYSSEY – Beck & Phoenix (12)
- SAY YES TO HEAVEN – Lana Del Rey (15)
- MY KINDA GIRL – The 23s (22)
- DARLING – Western Jaguar (23)
- THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND – Bad Omens (24)
- HOLD ME LIKE A GRUDGE – Fall Out Boy (25)
- MORE THAN A LOVE SONG – Black Pumas (27)
- SUMMER OF LUV – Portugal. The Man feat. Unknown Mortal Orchestra (28)
- EVICTED – Wilco (30)
- THE SHAMEFUL – Amongst Liars (29)
- PINEAPPLE SUNRISE – Beach Weather (16) 22nd week on chart
- ANGRY – The Rolling Stones (N)
- YOUR SIDE OF TOWN – The Killers (N)
- RUN AWAY WITH ME – Cold War Kids (N)
ECLECTIC MUSIC LOVER 
Lovin the list! So many good cuts here. Would I be mistaken in saying that I think Paramore must be growing on you? Eh? 🙂 And Nothing But Thieves is one of those bands where I just love about everything they’ve done and was absolutely crushed with the whispers of their controversies
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Thanks Ben! Yes, Paramore has definitely grown on me. I like the music they’re putting out today more than their earlier stuff, perhaps because their sound has gotten more mature. I love Nothing But Thieves too, but am not aware of any controversies…
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oh man. All I got to say is do a quick search for it and give a read through. I don’t want to sway thinking one way or the other lol. I’m just coming from a place of disappointment because I connected so well with their music.
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Those allegations were from many years ago, so it’s surprising I’ve never heard about them.
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Been a fan of The Killers since their debut in 2004! Definitely some music here I need to check out. As always, thanks for keeping me current.
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Always happy to oblige, Irwin!
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Nice to see The Frontier defend the top spot. As I started reading your post, I pulled up and listened to this song again and agree it’s and uplifting and well crafted pop tune!
I’m also with you on The Rolling Stones. While I personally prefer “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” the other track that’s already out from “Hackney Diamonds,” the sheer fact the Stones are coming out with new music in their 61st year as band is kind of mind-boggling. I know it’s a bit cliche, I do feel the Stones deserve the title of Greatest Rock & Roll Band in the World!
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Yes, The Frontier consistently puts out really good pop songs. And I agree that the Stones are the greatest rock & roll band in the world.
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This is the first time I’ve played that Stones song, pretty cool stuff.
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As I stated, they’ve still got it.
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I went through this list and the one that really hit me off the bat was Dial Drunk…I love the rural sound because you don’t hear that everyday. I’m also heavy into roots music right now.
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Noah Kahan sure exploded onto the music scene this year.
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I’ll listen for him…I loved that.
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I figured you’d like his music, and have been eagerly waiting for you to hear this song.
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Oh yes…it’s up my alley. Lately Jeff I’ve been listening to the Band and a lot of Canadian artists that are in roots music…so yes thank you.
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