The Libertines - "Up The Bracket" (2002)

Much has been made of The Libertines’ effect on reviving indie music in the UK and the truth is that since their decline, nobody has taken up the punk mantle with the same kind of flair and assurance. A great example would be the title track from their debut album.

The Smiths - Hand In Glove (1983)

The Smiths’ first ever single was a wonderful demonstration of everything the band was about. Doomed love, working-class defiance, jangly guitars and general despair; it’s all right here.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - "In The Heat Of The Moment" (2014)

I’ve got to be honest - when I first heard the “na-na-na-na-nah” at the start of this song, I absolutely hated it. I had high hopes for Noel after a pretty solid solo debut, but this just sounded like he was going down a poppy route that I wasn’t ready to roll with.

Björk - "Pagan Poetry" (2001)

Hugely controversial for its video, featuring blurry lovemaking and a wince-inducing skin-piercing dress, “Pagan Poetry” is also one of the finest moments of Björk’s illustrious career. It’s hard to think of many other songs which perfectly capture the raw feeling of desire in the way this does.