Top 5 Songs You've Never Heard...

I love finding a new band or song that is unapologetically magnificent. In true High Fidelity fashion, I have assembled the top 5 songs you've never heard. How do I determine whether you have heard something? Well, I am relying on the laws of probability, and the only criteria that I have set is that the musician has to have less than 5,000 friends on MySpace. I doubt you can find a better list with the same criteria. Here it is...

5. "Around the Sun" - Ryanhood: Ryanhood is a new generation's Simon & Garfunkel, if they married the Gin Blossoms and had kids named Ryanhood. Huh? That didn't even make sense. This is my favorite song they perform, but they do quite a few good originals mixed with some killer covers. They do a fun blend of a previously mentioned duo's "Mrs. Robinson" with Outkast's "Ms. Jackson". They also do a great Beatles cover of "Dear Prudence". MySpace Friends = 3,209

4. "She's In My Head" - Friday Night Gigolos: Fun and energetic, this band from the Mississippi Gulf Coast brings the party back to town. MySpace Friends = 1,602

3. "Meet Me in the Garden" - Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele: Had to add this one because Dent used to play with my brother back in kindygarten. Five degrees aside, he really is talented and has a pleasantly mature voice. MySpace Friends = 4,721

2. "Jellyroll" - Cary Hudson: Man, he is talented. I could put his song, "Snow in Mississippi", at this slot and be just as content. Cary doesn't fit into any kind of easy mold or template for good music. He does a little rock, a little blues, a little bluegrass, and a lot of kickin' ass. I guess I would describe his music as folksy bluesgrass rock. He plays harmonica in a Neil Young or Dylanesque fashion. Check him out! MySpace Friends = 3,170

1. "uva" - the persians: In the top spot, I've got to represent Mississippi (I think Starkville counts). I just think this is the most fun song. Everytime I hear it, I find myself playing air drums, beating my knee, and singing along. The song's title is an acronym for "unrequited visual affection". If you can find one other person that has either heard of this song or band, then you shoud be given a cookie (not a sugar cookie though). MySpace Friends = 220