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10. Everything In Its Right Place – Radiohead

A precursor to some of the more experimental electronic music nowadays, Radiohead’s opening track from their album ‘Kid A’ introduces us to a sound that becomes an all-encompassing feeling as we make our way through the album.

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9. Me and the Birds – Duster

Achingly pretty and longingly short, ‘Me and the Birds’ is but a glimpse into Duster’s world as they have become a backbone in the gloomy TikTok genre.

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8. How To Disappear Completely – Radiohead

Walking so Fine Line could run, Radiohead’s fourth track progressively builds a tune of anxiety in a dissonant style which Styles translates into more of a melodic despair.

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7. Stuck In A Moment You Can’t Get Out Of – U2

Slower-paced than many other U2 hits, the second tune taken from their 10th album reminds us that sometimes a catchy chorus and a simple message is all you need.

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6. Beautiful Day – U2

The opening tune off the same album reminds us that sometimes a post-chorus can help too.

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5. Help Is Round The Corner – Coldplay

The beauty in the B-side: when it takes longer to find a masterpiece, it is that much better.

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4. The Breakup Suite – Duster

Gloomier; sadder; better.

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3. Yellow – Coldplay

If impersonating Neil Young is what it takes to write ‘Yellow,’ I don’t think I have it in me (but thankfully Chris did).

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2. Don’t Panic – Coldplay

The band’s opening tune from their debut album (and magnum opus) is a song with the power to get us through the end of the world. And at this rate, we may just need it.

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1. Sparks – Coldplay

A pain you can’t run from in a song you want to hold.