The List of Lists: Music

1. First Avenue
   "Based on all the great acts I've had the opportunity to see there, it gets the highest rating. I wish it were still like 'Purple Rain' at First Ave! That would rock." --BOODERS2311
2. Fine Line Music Cafe
   "The bartenders here have always been so friendly. I also appreciate the clean bathrooms." --MAAM
3. Varsity Theater
   "I died when I saw this place. Beautiful. Lots of fun. Great ambiance, furniture, lighting, decor. And Grade-A- top-notch-two-thumbs-up sound." --WESTFALIAROCK
4. Triple Rock
   "OK. So this isn't a punk-exclusive venue, but that's not to say it isn't a rallying point for misfits and misguided youth." --WESTFALIAROCK
5. 7th Street Entry
   First Ave's side room has been a proving ground for local bands for more than 25 years. The little black triangular venue just bleeds history.
6. 400 Bar
   Solid booking at this West Bank staple, owned by the Sullivan brothers, who know and live the music.
7. Cabooze
   "The Cabooze has become a much better place to visit since the smoking ban and some remodeling." --THEJACKAL
8. Myth
   "It's a nice crossbreed between First Ave and Xcel Energy Center. Traveling to get there is honestly not that bad." --AC_BRUHAHA
9. Uptown Bar
   "The drinks are always good and the service is solid." --THEJACKAL
10. Turf Club
    "You can almost picture the place in its former glory as a 1940s dance hall when you stand on the stage." --BRAINIAC

1. "OK Computer," Radiohead
2. "Silent Alarm," Bloc Party
3. "Boys and Girls in America," The Hold Steady
4. "Demon Days," Gorillaz
5. "Ray of Light," Madonna
6. "Give Up," Postal Service
7. "When the Pawn...," Fiona Apple
8. "XO," Elliott Smith
9. "Dilate," Ani Difranco
10. "Myth Takes," !!!

1. "Tainted Love," Soft Cell
2. "Take on Me," a-ha
3. "Thriller," Michael Jackson
4. "99 Luftballons," Nena
5. "Down Under," Men at Work
6. "Material Girl," Madonna
7. "Rio," Duran Duran
8. "One Night in Bangkok," Murray Head
9. "Bizarre Love Triangle," New Order
10. "Add It Up," Violent Femmes

1. The Alarmists
   (Next show: Fri., First Avenue)
2. Tapes 'N Tapes
   (Aug. 4, Lollapalooza, Chicago)
3. Mason Jennings
   (Aug. 10-12, 400 Bar)
4. AtmosphereBrother Ali
   (July 31-Aug. 1, First Avenue)
5. HeiruspecsMark Mallman
   (Fri.-Sat., Bryant Lake Bowl)
6. White Light Riot
   (Thu., Mill City Museum; Fri., First Avenue)
7. DoomtreeHockey Night

1. "St. Elsewhere," Gnarls Barkley
2. "Demon Days," Gorillaz
3. "Silent Alarm," Bloc Party
4. "Eye of the Tiger," Survivor
5. "Loose," Nelly Furtado
6. "FutureSex/LoveSounds," Justin Timberlake
7. "Night Ripper," Girl Talk
8. "Purple Rain," Prince
9. "Break You Off," The Roots
10. Any Madonna

1. "SexyBack," Justin Timberlake
2. "Toxic," Britney Spears
3. "Let's Go Crazy," Prince
4. "Blister in the Sun," Violent Femmes
5. "Crazy," Gnarls Barkley
6. "Billie Jean," Michael Jackson
7. "One More Time," Daft Punk
8. "Thunderstruck," AC/DC
9. "My Love," Justin Timberlake
10. "Yeah," Usher

1. First Avenue
2. Foundation
3. Spin
4. The Saloon
5. Ground Zero
6. Escape Ultra Lounge
7. The Front
8. Anywhere
9. Aqua
10. The Bird

Photo credits (from top)

• Richard Tsong-Taatarii
• The Alarmists / Kyndell Harkness
• Ground Zero / Staff photo