Let’s get to the specifics. Any track that was released in 2014 (or had its greatest impact in 2014) was eligible to make the top 20 list. As you probably know, MusicTrajectory.com showcases rock, alternative, and indie genres and subgenres. That said, I do showcase some of the crossover hits from time to time. In other words, ‘pop music’ usually does not see the light of day here on the site but there are always a few songs each year that seem to bridge the gap between genres and gets everyone interested. Read more about this concept in the individual commentaries for each song below. Chances are if you like alternative music, you heard and liked some of the alternative/pop crossover hit songs that made this list. After all, the intent of this list is to present the top songs of the year!