Best Songs of 2009: #21-30

With the third day of our list of the best songs of 2009 comes a slightly more critical lens. With just 20 tracks to go after these, the questions will undoubtedly begin to mount about what was "forgotten," etc. And that's fine. Just understand that nothing was "forgotten"-- just not liked as much as the other songs on here. Sit back and enjoy.

30. "Drain the Blood" -- The Rural Alberta Advantage

29. "One Wing" -- Wilco

28. "Radio Kaliningrad" -- Handsome Furs

27. "Left & Right in the Dark" -- Julian Casablancas

26. "Warm Heart of Africa (Feat. Ezra Koenig)" -- The Very Best (via Pitchfork)

25. "Walkabout (Feat. Noah Lennox)" -- Atlas Sound (via Pitchfork)

24. "Slow With Horns/Run For Your Life" -- Dan Deacon

23. "Chillin' (Feat. Lady Gaga)" -- Wale

22. "Summertime Clothes" -- Animal Collective

21. "Andrew" -- Crystal Antlers (via Pitchfork)

[Previously on Animal Noises: Best Songs of 2009: #31-40]