2021 was an aberration. There were not a lot of top tier songs and no 5 Stars. This year, while there still aren’t any new 5 Stars, there are many more good songs. So picking my top five is going to be a bit harder. But let’s do it anyway!

(Cue me going through the 2022 list and going “oh GOD” when I find a song that I love but forgot came from this year)

Euphoria by Muse

I love Muse, fight me. Bellamy’s vocal range is, as always, impressive. I still think this would be a great Rock Band song.

Achilles Come Down by Gang of Youths

This song found me after a very stressful semester (or, rather, a very stressful like two years) and it triggered a very cathartic hour of ugly crying. This thing speaks to me on a molecular level. And as I mentioned when I first blogged about it earlier this year, it’s RIGHT in my vocal range, so I love to sing it.

No Time for Caution by Hans Zimmer

I can’t, bro. The buildup to 2:37 is so stressful. Zimmer is so good at buildups. The first time I listened to this song (apart from, you know, watching the movie) I had my cheapo $5 headphones on and I still got the crotch tinglies.

Living On Video by Pakito

Chorus is a killer. This is a very classic “Claudia-sounding” song.

Rats by Ghost

This actually IS a Rock Band song, haha. I don’t know what specific sub-genre of metal Ghost is, but whatever it is it’s the kind I like. This is another one where the chorus is fantastic, and the “they’re still comin’ after you” part near the end adds another layer to it.

WOO!