Tate McRae, ‘Siren Sounds’

Two mismatched lovers in a burning house, but they don’t have the sense to be afraid of the flames — they’re dancing to the siren sounds. This underrated gem should have been a monster hit from Tate’s blockbuster So Close to What, but it didn’t even make the album. It’s a bonus track on the deluxe edition, which is such a bizarre move it just enhances the song’s hot/crazy aura, since hot/crazy is definitely Tate’s musical sweet spot. “Sports Car” is a great hit and I briefly considered listing it here instead of “Siren Sounds,” but it’s not quiiiite as good, and when I slacken my quality standards, who suffers? That’s right — we all do.