Top 10 Songs of the 21st Century that Should Be on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time but Aren't
Should include songs that have had exceptional critical reception and have some sort of significance. They should not only be songs you just happen to like.
Adele, while still young and relatively new, is on the best way to becoming a legendary singer, and her albums and songs receive praise from both critics and audience. She is popular with both teens and adults, and she is all about the music, not her image. Since Rolling in the Deep is her signature song, it should be on the list.
It's just criminal. How could you forget such an amazing gem like this?
This should be on, but it isn't definitive.
My Chemical Romance received exceptional reviews and became an essential part of the pop culture of the latter half of the 2000s. Welcome to the Black Parade is their signature song and received rave reviews.
PS: Considering they charted over here where this type of alternative rock was not associated with emo (instead, artists that had a certain manga style were, like early Tokio Hotel, Cinema Bizarre, or LaFee), it shows they are also a great band without the gimmick of being leading figures of a subculture.
I don't know about the US, but the song Back to Black got way more airplay than Rehab over here and became Winehouse's signature song. Rehab is on their list, and considering her impact on pop culture she needs to be on the list.
Considered one of his best songs and loved by many.
Should be top ten. Honestly, Tool should dominate the top ten. I'd also throw in some Eagles.
This song left me in awe when I first heard it. To me, it's the best and most impressive song by far.
The Newcomers
This song is everything. Nothing else matters, especially not school.
This is such a heartbreaking yet well-made song. Hope this gets added in the next update.
I know that Rolling Stone has a huge misconception of Rammstein, but Rammstein are megastars in their home country. When asked about who is the best German band, most Germans would answer either Rammstein or Die Ärzte. However, it's only Rammstein that also made it big internationally. Additionally, the lyrical quality of their songs is among the best. Sonne is their best known song of the 21st century, so it should be on the list.
A song from their first album. That's a surprise for me.
Lady Gaga is pretty much the definition of pop of the 2010s and late 2000s, and is acclaimed beyond compare. "Bad Romance" and "Poker Face" are both her signature songs, but Poker Face seems a bit unlikely because it was released at a time when Gaga wasn't yet taken as seriously as a musician as she is now.
Hell yeah. This is the best Lady Gaga song, in my opinion.
I think Rolling in the Deep should be added. But this song is on a different level. Just iconic.
This song is sad and encourages people. Great work, Calum.
The best song about being gay there is.