Videos: Top 5 songs to listen to at the end of the world
Saturday, May 21, 2011, is the day of the rapture — Judgment Day, when Jesus Christ will return to earth to rescue the souls of believers and vanquish the rest — at least according to some people around the world.
One U.S. man even spent his entire lifesavings to warn people using a doomsday ad campaign.
But if you're not one of the believers - or maybe you're just done maxing out your Costco card on bulk supplies and have time to spare - how do you plan to spend your last day on Earth?
And better yet, what are the songs you will listen to on your own personal apocalyptic playlist? Here are our Top 5 suggestions:
1. R.E.M. "It's the end of the world"
It's an obvious choice, but that's why it's perfect.
2. Prince "1999"
Hey, remember when a bunch of people thought the world would go beserks when the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, 2000? Well, let's party again like it's 1999 and let the excitement (anxiety?) begin again!
3. Memphis "Apocalyptic Pop Song"
It's right in the lyrics: "I know why it's the end of the world today. Because we said so." Hmm, who said the world was going to end again? Something about this sounds familiar...
4. Sam Roberts "Love at the End of the World"
Even Canadian musicians know how to bring in the rapture with the right tune. Montreal's own Sam Roberts sings: "Smoke rising from an open field. Don't you know that the threat is real?" But so far, there are no signs of impending Armageddon.
5. Muse "Apocalypse Please"
This is the ultimate song to listen to as the world implodes while you watch from your backyard. Have fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOf4a4kyomA
Posted by: Bill Taylor | 05/20/2011 at 01:42 PM
Don't Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult should be on this list
Posted by: Todd | 05/20/2011 at 01:45 PM
What about EVE OF DESTRUCTION? I can't think of a better song to throw on at 11:55 p.m.
Posted by: keikocat | 05/20/2011 at 01:46 PM
My choice for one of the top five would be 'Eve of Destruction" by Barry McGuire.
Posted by: Jim Gordon | 05/20/2011 at 02:18 PM
Matthew Good Band - Look Happy, It's the End of the World ???
Posted by: M.A. | 05/20/2011 at 02:19 PM
You forgot Sarah McLachlan's As the End Draws Near (Extended Mix).
Posted by: Catboreal | 05/20/2011 at 02:53 PM
Or you could go with teh Canadian version of the REM song, by Great Big Sea
Posted by: JB | 05/20/2011 at 02:55 PM
Check out "In Case of Rapture" by As Tall as Lions. Great tune.
Posted by: Mark Prior | 05/20/2011 at 04:00 PM
how could you not include 'The Eve of Destruction"?
Posted by: JP Murray | 05/20/2011 at 05:13 PM
What! No Final Countdown by Europe!! This is rigged I tell ya!!
Posted by: Janet | 05/20/2011 at 07:06 PM
I maintain that Tick Tick Boom by The Hives is the definitive apocolypse melody . . .
Posted by: Nancy | 05/20/2011 at 09:13 PM
How could you miss Great Big Sea's "It'sThe End of the World (As We Know It)"??
Posted by: North of the City | 05/20/2011 at 10:41 PM
What??? No 'Rapture' by Blondie.
Posted by: Todd | 05/21/2011 at 08:49 AM