25 Sleeper-Hit Songs That Are Certified Bangers

If you were around in the early aughts, you’ve almost certainly listened to Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know.” It was 2012’s song of the summer — ubiquitous on radio stations, at karaoke lounges and within our best friends’ iTunes playlists for months on end. 

And even though Gotye made like the title of his hit and became somebody that we used to know after collecting a Grammy and fading back into the indie scene, the song is far from his only bop — just ask all 32 million-odd people who took the time to watch his music video for “Eyes Wide Open.” 

Gotye is far from the only artist whose sleeper hit deserves just as much praise as their chart-toppers — whether it’s a Green Day deep cut or an underrated Beatles jam, these hidden gem songs are certified bangers…