Top 10 songs of 2001

My favorites.

1. WALK ON- U2

2. IMITATION OF LIFE- REM

3. JADED- AEROSMITH

4. HASH PIPE- WEEZER

5. SCHISM- TOOL

6. HOLLYWOOD BITCH- STP

7. ISLAND IN THE SUN- WEEZER

8. SOMEDAY- THE STROKES

9. ELEVATION- U2

10. STUCK IN THE MOMENT- U2 

891. Sober by Tool (1993)

"Sober" is a good representation of the early nineties musical zeitgeist. In other words, the song is rather depressing. Its genesis came from a friend of the band who apparently could only express himself while inebriated. The camera shy band's clever video utilizes stop motion animation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hglVqACd1C8

941. Schism by Tool (2001)

Tool won a Grammy for "Schism." It was well deserved as the song continually changes musically. The meters are in constant flux resulting in bizarre time signatures.  Extreme and constant musical change is appropriate for a song about disharmony and division.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhjG47gtMCo