20. Against Me! feat. Tegan, “Borne on the FM Waves” (Warner Bros.): Of all the deliciously subversive anthems on Against Me!’s fine “New Wave” album, the sweetness that Tegan adds to the struggle pushes this one to the top.
18. Boys Like Girls, “The Great Escape” (Columbia): The Boston pop-rockers take the thrill of summer, road trips and raging hormones and wrap it up into an undeniable, sugary-sweet sing-along.
17. Los Campesinos, “You! Me! Dancing!” (Wichita/Arts & Crafts): An epic take on a groovy house party that bounces between simple synths and a full-on guitar-fueled masterpiece. And then bounces back again.
16. The Academy Is..., “Neighbors” (Fueled by Ramen): Built on a glammed-out, fuzzy guitar riff and a scream-along chorus, “Neighbors” is the kind of upbeat anthem that mainstream rock has been lacking for years.