All Songs Considered Our No. 1 songs: 2022
Dec 14, 2025
Join fascinating discussions about the standout songs of 2022! Robin reveals his top pick, Wet Leg's 'Chaise Longue,' while Stephen champions MUNA's 'What I Want.' They explore emotional tracks like Noah Kahan's 'Stick Season' and share thoughts on breakups from beloved bands. Highlights include praises for albums by Ethel Cain and Tove Lo, along with a comparison of Rosalía and Rina Sawayama's works. Each song sparks reflections on the highs and lows of music from the past year!
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Year Assignment Shapes Best-Of Picks
- Robin and Stephen note 2022 resists a single defining song because many standout releases spanned years and single releases overlapped album drops.
- The hosts resolve that context (album release year) can change which year a song 'counts' for year-end lists.
Wet Leg As A 2022 Standout
- Robin chooses Wet Leg's 'Chaise Longue' (from their debut) as his top 2022 song because the album dropped in 2022 despite the single releasing earlier.
- He praises Wet Leg's sophomore album Moisturizer as a fearless, all-killer follow-up.
Muna's Anthemic Pick
- Stephen names Muna's 'What I Want' as his pick and calls it his favorite song from his favorite album of 2022.
- He highlights Katie Gavin's solo work as having distinct character, though both are great.