The best Indie/Rock singles of 2006/2007

A Listmania! list by Mr. R. Mewse "loseyourself18" (Somerset, United Kingdom)
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Head Games
1.  Head Games by Five O'Clock Heroes
The list author says:
  "Half british / half american, these guys are truly fantastic and unfairly underrated. Head Games is generous slice of indie rock & roll"
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YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE
2.  YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE by The Strokes
The list author says:
  "You can always guarantee these guys to churn out hits. This has a fantastic rhythm and a tremble down your spine appeal"
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Drama Queen
3.  Drama Queen by Switches
The list author says:
  "This definitely has a blur-esque to it. Very catchy and ultimately very britpop"
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When You Were Young
4.  When You Were Young by The Killers
The list author says:
  "The Killers are one of those groups like Red Hot Chili's that you simply cannot hate. A totally original song and rather haunting. I love Brandon Flower's voice"
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Repeated Offender
5.  Repeated Offender by The Rifles
The list author says:
  "These guys obviously have taken a lesson from The Jam's songbook, and they've score. Fantastic song!"
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Our Velocity
6.  Our Velocity by Maxïmo Park
The list author says:
  "Not actually released yet, but if you've heard it or seen the video this is Maximo doing what they do best. Great electro indie, a welcomed single!"
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101
7.  101 by Albert Hammond Jr.
The list author says:
  "Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes has certainly taken his influences with him in going solo. What a voice, what a song!"
£5.65   Used & New from: £0.01

Ruby [7" VINYL]
8.  Ruby [7" VINYL] by Kaiser Chiefs
The list author says:
  "Welcome back boys, they shaken off their school clad clothes, and though they've matured, they'ce certainly retained their quirky poptastic material. Great song!"
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Shoot The Runner
9.  Shoot The Runner by Kasabian
The list author says:
  "Totally ace and diverse song, this changes rhythm contantly throughout!"
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Chelsea Dagger
10.  Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis
The list author says:
  "This to me is great glam rock but without being corny like The Sweet & Mud. A song which causes the crowd to chant and foot stomp is a winner in my books!"
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Raoul
11.  Raoul by The Automatic
The list author says:
  "Screaming teenage pop / rock. These guys are certainly one of a kind. And all their songs our related to drugs!"
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Giddy Stratospheres
12.  Giddy Stratospheres by The Long Blondes
The list author says:
  "Definitely influence by Blondie, the Long Blondes are sexy, sassy and Giddy Stratospheres is bitterly melodic"
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Romantic Type
13.  Romantic Type by Pigeon Detectives
The list author says:
  "I think alot of blokes can relate to this song. This will become an ultimate sing along in time"
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Suspicious Character (I Like All the Girls)
14.  Suspicious Character (I Like All the Girls) by The Blood Arm
The list author says:
  "How catchy is this song? I love the piano in it and correct me I'm wrong but the lead singer sounds like Franz Ferdinand. That's gotta be good!"
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The Fallen / L. Wells
15.  The Fallen / L. Wells by Franz Ferdinand
The list author says:
  "I actually chose this single because of the b side which is L. Wells, but they are both fantastic so this counts as one!"
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I Ain't Losing Any Sleep
16.  I Ain't Losing Any Sleep by The Sunshine Underground
The list author says:
  "Okay, alot of people would call this terrible wining clatter, but I have to say I loved the first time I heard it. It's totally raw indie punk rock"
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Jenny Don't Be Hasty [CD 1]
17.  Jenny Don't Be Hasty [CD 1] by Paolo Nutini
The list author says:
  "What a voice this guy has, he can make a grown man weep, but this is one of this more rocky numbers and a great one at that"
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Crystal Ball
18.  Crystal Ball by Keane
The list author says:
  "Keane are the nice guys of indie, just like Travis and this is breezy number"
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Superstar Tradesman
19.  Superstar Tradesman by The View
The list author says:
  "This is just good music"
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Cheshire Cat Smile
20.  Cheshire Cat Smile by Milburn
The list author says:
  "Another Sheffield band, and people do compare them alot of The Arctic Monkeys. Maybe so, but Cheshire Cat Smile is simply great. I love a band that wails 'whao whao what's your name?'"
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