Brad 2008-11:

1. William, It Was Really Nothing - The Smiths
I hadn't heard this gem before the new compilation.
2. Money For That - Shiny Toy Guns
A bittersweet choice. The new album is clearly affected by the departure of Carah Charnow. While this song (like the album) has great moments, it's largely missing it's teeth. Here's hoping this awesome band can recover it's former glory.
3. Ma Sheba Ba (What Comes Around) - Hadag Nachash
Apparently, you don't mess with the Zohan.
4. Bad News - Kanye West
Kanye has recieved flack for this decidedly sadder album, which deals with the loss of his mother and fiance. In my opinion, these kinds of risks are what separate him from the pack.
5. Halfway Home - TV On The Radio
The best Bloc Party song that TV on The Radio ever wrote.