Triple J Hottest 100, 2011


The 2011 Triple J Hottest 100 was announced on Australia Day 26 January 2012. It is the nineteenth countdown of the most popular songs of the year, as chosen by the listeners of Australian radio station Triple J.
Voting commenced on 14 December 2011, and closed on 16 January 2012.
A separate poll for the most popular album of the year was held in late November and early December 2011, with Making Mirrors by Gotye being voted the most popular album of the year.
On 8 February 2012, Triple J

Full list

#SongArtistCountry of origin
1Somebody That I Used to KnowGotye featuring KimbraAUS and NZ
2Lonely BoyThe Black KeysUSA
3BrotherMatt CorbyAUS
4Feeding LineBoy & BearAUS
5Midnight CityM83France
6Video GamesLana Del ReyUSA
7AwkwardSan CiscoAUS
8Boys like You360 featuring GosslingAUS
9Endless SummerThe JezabelsAUS
10I Love ItHilltop Hoods featuring SiaAUS
11Feel So CloseCalvin HarrisUK
12Contact HighArchitecture in HelsinkiAUS
13Shake It OutFlorence and the MachineUK
14Call It What You WantFoster the PeopleUSA
15Helena BeatFoster the PeopleUSA
16Tongue TiedGrouploveUSA
17Even Though I'm a WomanSeeker Lover KeeperAUS
18Jump into the FogThe WombatsUK
19PromisesNeroUK
20Act Yr AgeBluejuiceAUS
21Scary Monsters and Nice SpritesSkrillexUSA
22AirSnakadaktalAUS
23JungleEmma LouiseAUS
241996The WombatsUK
25Cameo LoverKimbraNZ
26Techno FanThe WombatsUK
27Changed the Way You Kiss MeExampleUK
28Pumped Up Kicks Owl EyesAUS
29Sing It DraphtAUS
30BounceCalvin Harris featuring KelisUK
31It's Nice to Be AliveBall Park MusicAUS
32L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.Noah and the WhaleUK
33OtisJay Z and Kanye WestUSA
34I Feel BetterGotyeAUS
35CigarettesIllyAUS
36No Light, No LightFlorence and the MachineUK
37Killer360AUS
38All I Want Is YouBall Park MusicAUS
39Cinema Benny Benassi featuring Gary GoItaly, UK and USA
40HoudiniFoster the PeopleUSA
41Under Cover of DarknessThe StrokesUSA
42What the Water Gave MeFlorence and the MachineUK
43Itchin' on a PhotographGrouploveUSA
44Speak of the DevilHermitudeAustralia
45Junk of the Heart The KooksUK
46Hanging OnActive ChildUSA
47MarySparkadiaAUS
48A.I.M. Fire!Art vs. ScienceAUS
49Milk & SticksBoy & BearAUS
50Part Time BelieverBoy & BearAUS
51MoneyThe DrumsUSA
52Good IntentKimbraNew Zealand
53HoloceneBon IverUSA
54Turn Me OnThe GratesAUS
55EscapeeArchitecture in HelsinkiAUS
56ChinaSparkadiaAUS
57Lay It DownThe RubensAustralia
58I Follow RiversLykke LiSWE
59Holy MosesWashingtonAUS
60GabrielJoe Goddard featuring ValentinaUK
61Lotus FlowerRadioheadUK
62Black Water RisingStonefieldAustralia
63RopeFoo FightersUSA
64RaidersOwl EyesAustralia
65Re-WiredKasabianUK
66PerthBon IverUSA
67ZimbabweNew NavyAustralia
68Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your ChairArctic MonkeysUK
69CalgaryBon IverUSA
70She's Like a CometJebediahAustralia
71ArnoldLuke MillionAustralia
72Foreign LanguageFlight Facilities featuring Jess HiggsAUS
73First of the Year SkrillexUSA
74Bali PartyDrapht featuring N'faAUS
75Shot Yourself in the Foot AgainExample and SkreamUK
76DreamshakerRedcoatsAUS
77The LookMetronomyUK
78History's DoorHuskyAustralia
79WildfireSBTRKT featuring Little DragonUK and Sweden
80The TruthPnauAustralia
81Biding My TimeBusby MarouAustralia
82Ritual UnionLittle DragonSWE
83Future Starts SlowThe KillsUK and USA
84Throw It Away360 featuring Josh PykeAustralia
85Gay PiratesCosmo JarvisUK
86Light All My LightsSeeker Lover KeeperAustralia
87In Your LightGotyeAUS
88ShuffleBombay Bicycle ClubUK
89Santa FeBeirutUSA
90Make Some NoiseBeastie BoysUSA
91Fragile BirdCity and ColourCAN
92The Wilhelm ScreamJames BlakeUK
93Two Way StreetKimbraNew Zealand
94Our Perfect DiseaseThe WombatsUK
95Naked KidsGrouploveUSA
96Machu PicchuThe StrokesUSA
97ArlandriaFoo FightersUSA
98Niggas in ParisJay-Z and Kanye WestUSA
99You Should Consider Having Sex with a Bearded ManThe BeardsAustralia
100The SuburbsMr Little JeansNorway

Four

This edition was hosted by Triple J presenter Caroline Tran, instead of regular presenter Richard Kingsmill. It was broadcast on 11 December, the final show of "2011" for 2011. It was announced that Making Mirrors won by an unprecedented margin.
Voting was held from 25 November right until the day before the countdown.
Bold indicates winner of the 2011 J Award and Hottest 100.
#ArtistAlbumCountry of originTracks charted in the Hottest 100
1GotyeMaking MirrorsAustralia1, 34, 87
2Foster the PeopleTorchesUSA14, 15, 40
3Boy & BearMoonfireAustralia4, 49, 50
4The WombatsUK18, 24, 26, 94
5Bon IverBon IverUSA53, 66, 69
6The JezabelsPrisonerAustralia9
7Florence + the MachineCeremonialsUK13, 36, 42
8Architecture in HelsinkiMoment BendsAustralia12, 55
9Art vs. ScienceThe ExperimentAustralia48
10Ball Park MusicHappiness and Surrounding SuburbsAustralia31, 38
11The StrokesAnglesUSA41, 96
12GrouploveNever Trust a Happy SongUSA16, 43, 95
13RadioheadThe King of LimbsUK61
14KimbraVowsNew Zealand25, 52, 93
15Jay-Z & Kanye WestWatch the ThroneUSA33, 98
16DraphtThe Life of RileyAustralia29, 74
17SparkadiaThe Great ImpressionAustralia47, 56
18Arctic MonkeysSuck It and SeeUK68
19Foo FightersWasting LightUSA63, 97
20Cut CopyZonoscopeAustraliaDNC

CD release

For the first time ever the Hottest 100 CD was released digitally on iTunes

DVD

  1. Gotye Featuring Kimbra - "Somebody That I Used to Know"
  2. The Black Keys - "Lonely Boy"
  3. Matt Corby - "Brother"
  4. Boy & Bear - "Feeding Line"
  5. M83 - "Midnight City"
  6. San Cisco - "Awkward"
  7. 360 featuring Gossling - "Boys Like You"
  8. The Jezabels - "Endless Summer"
  9. Hilltop Hoods Featuring Sia - "I Love It"
  10. Calvin Harris - "Feel So Close"
  11. Architecture in Helsinki - "Contact High"
  12. Florence and the Machine - "Shake It Out"
  13. Foster the People - "Helena Beat"
  14. Grouplove - Tongue Tied
  15. Seeker Lover Keeper - "Even Thought I'm a Woman"
  16. The Wombats - "Jump Into the Fog"
  17. Nero - "Promises"
  18. Bluejuice - "Act Yr Age"
  19. Snakadaktal - "Air"
  20. Emma Louise - "Jungle"
  21. Kimbra - "Cameo Lover"
  22. Example - "Changed the Way You Kissed Me"
  23. Drapht - "Sing It "
  24. Ball Park Music - "It's Nice to Be Alive"
  25. Noah and the Whale - "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N."
  26. Illy - "Cigarettes"
  27. Benny Benassi featuring Gary Go - "Cinema"
  28. Hermitude - "Speak of the Devil"
  29. The Kooks - "Junk of the Heart "
  30. Active Child - "Hangin' On"
  31. Sparkadia - "Mary"
  32. Art vs. Science - "A.I.M. Fire!"
  33. The Drums - "Money"
  34. The Grates - "Turn Me On"
  35. Lykke Li - "I Follow Rivers"
  36. Joe Goddard featuring Valentina - "Gabriel"
  37. Stonefield - "Black Water Rising"
  38. Owl Eyes - "Raiders"
  39. Kasabian - "Re-Wired"
  40. Arctic Monkeys - "Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair"
  41. Jebediah - "She's Like a Comet"
  42. Husky - "History's Door"
  43. Pnau - "The Truth"
  44. Bubsy Marou - "Biding My Time"
  45. City and Colour - "Fragile Bird"