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“Ageless Beauty” by Stars
From the album Set Yourself on Fire (2004)
“Ageless Beauty” by Stars appears on 3 radio countdowns from 3 stations in 2005. It was first released in 2004 on the album Set Yourself on Fire. Its best result is #36 on the CFNY Top 102 Songs of 2005. In the combined RockLists rankings it is the #190 alternative song of 2005.
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"Ageless Beauty" was the song that opened the door to Set Yourself on Fire, the 2004 album by Canadian indie pop outfit Stars: the first single from that record, and the fifth of their career.
The trick is in the contrast. Critics kept circling it: The News and Observer marveled at how a melody this ravishing could carry words this ugly, and at the way the album keeps pulling the same stunt. The Boston Globe's Bobby Hankinson called it a pop gem after catching them live in 2006, and The Independent went further, naming it perhaps the loveliest thing the band ever did. A gorgeous tune with a nasty streak, and it still glitters.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia.
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
All Rock Formats
Year-end countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 75 | 89X Detroit, MI / Windsor, ON | 89X Top 89 Songs of 2005 | 89 |
| 2005 | 68 | Y100 Philadelphia, PA | Y100 Top 150 Songs of 2005 | 150 |
| 2005 | 36 | CFNY 102.1 The Edge Toronto, ON | CFNY Top 102 Songs of 2005 | 102 |
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