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Top 100 Pop Songs 2005

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This is admittedly a subjective list based on judgements of quality instead of sales figures or radio airplay. All songs listed have appeared on either Billboard's Hot 100 or Pop 100 chart in the calendar year 2005. Click on the word 'Listen' to hear a sound clip of the song. A number of songs have expanded reviews - click on the word review to read more information about the song.

This list should be a great conversation starter and feel free to agree or disagree. Either way there is a lot of great pop music to be found here.

40 - Alicia Keys - Karma

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39 - R. Kelly - Trapped in the Closet

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38 - Coldplay - Speed of Sound

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37 - Chris Brown - Run It!

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36 - Gwen Stefani featuring Eve - Rich Girl

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35 - James Blunt - You're Beautiful

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34 - Depeche Mode - Precious

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33 - Kanye West featuring Adam Levine - Heard 'Em Say

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32 - White Stripes - Blue Orchid

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31 - Shakira featuring Alejandro Sanz - La Tortura

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