We're only halfway into 2008, but that's not stopping us from creating a rundown of some of the best songs of the year.

On any given day I would change the order depending on my mood. There are moments when Bon Iver sounds more bold and daring than anything on this list, then I throw on Ladytron's "Ghosts" and the infectious chorus reminds me how far the band has grown from its days emulating Kraftwerk. But, ultimately, it's Portishead who get the job done; ravaging through Can-inspired rhythms with haunting synths and razor blade guitar notes. That song demonstrates the band's ability to wrap tension and fear around anything they produce.


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1. Portishead: "We Carry On"











2. Bon Iver: "Skinny Love"











3. Hot Chip: "Hold On"










4. Ladytron: "Ghosts"










5. No Age: "Teen Creeps"











6. M83: "Graveyard Girl"











7. Frightened Rabbit: "Head Rolls Off"











8. The Black Keys: "Strange Times"











9. King Khan and the Shrines: "Welfare Bread"











10. The Helio Sequence: "Keep Your Eyes Ahead"