The idea is this: for each day of Advent, I reveal a song that I consider one of the best of the year, and go on about it for ages. Or at least a paragraph. You get to join in by insulting my taste in music, or complimenting it (but I'm guessing more of the former!). If you want, you can offer alternatives as well. It's going to be fun!

No, really, it is.

I've compiled the list (in no particular order), and I have to warn you now: if you were expecting a lot of rap or hip-hop, you're going to be disappointed. Eminem and Usher just missed the top 25…