Celeb News: Paste's 50 best songs of 2012

Mr. Crabs

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30. M.I.A. – “Bad Girls”
2010’s /\/\ /\ Y /\ was a disappointment, but “Bad Girls” is a return to form for M.I.A. Powered by Middle Eastern- and Indian-influenced hooks and the rapper’s sneers of “live fast, die young, bad girls do it well,” it’s a total earworm—easily her catchiest single since “Paper Planes.” Our girl Maya proves once again she’s among the most badass in all the land, spitting out empowered, assertive lyrics like “shift gear automatic damned if I do, who is gonna stop me when I’m comin’ through? What we got left is just me and you, but if I go to bed baby, can I take you?” and making us count down the days until her next full-length.—Bonnie Stiernberg

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4. Frank Ocean – “Pyramids”
A ten-minute epic that flows effortlessly from warped club banger to subdued electro-R&B to shockingly tasteful John Mayer guitar outro, “Pyramids” deserves a spot on the list for its pure audacity alone. Ocean never allows the track to overstay its welcome though, as his now signature croon remains captivating, even as he transplants ancient Egypt into a modern world of strip-joints and high-heeled women. If anything, “Pyramids” is a magnanimous experience of a song, showcasing Ocean as a standalone talent at his undeniably appealing best. Before the revealing Tumblr open letter, the late night TV appearances, and the critically adorned release of Channel Orange, Ocean kicked off the summer with “Pyramids” as a knowing foreshadowing that he would have the biggest 2012 of anyone.—Zachary Philyaw

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nicklada

But,

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at Miguel/Frank making top 10, didn't expect that.

Mr. Crabs

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Originally posted by nicklada

But,

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at Miguel/Frank making top 10, didn't expect that.

Frank will steal the Grammy next year. mark my word

alkralkra

#1, The House That Heaven Built. What a song.

izzy

Frank ******** on all this lists

supaspaz

"Little Talks" is coming for wigs on year-end countdowns. Watch out.

Stepfon

Why didn't you post the FULL list in the OP?

Franklin ******** with the epic nearly 10 minute centerpiece from Channel Orange.

Mr. Crabs

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Originally posted by Stepfon

Why didn't you post the FULL list in the OP?

Franklin ******** with the epic nearly 10 minute centerpiece from Channel Orange.

I'm too lazy.

I think i'm gonna change the title now

Rihhyonce

Yassss M.I.A.

And my baby Frank?

Signs

UpAllNight

Stephen

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1. Japandroids – “The House That Heaven Built”

Underdogs

1. Japandroids – “The House That Heaven Built”

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSS

UnusualBoy

I only use Bad Girls out of those.

Zoraluv

So proud of #1

Giliap

42. Passion Pit – “Take a Walk”
39. Alt-J – “Tessellate”
38. Chromatics – “Kill for Love”
35. Grimes – “Oblivion”
34. Purity Ring – “Fineshrine”
30. M.I.A. – “Bad Girls”
25. Fiona Apple – “Every Single Night”
22. Divine Fits – “Would That Not Be Nice”
20. The Walkmen – “We Can’t Be Beat”
10. Father John Misty – “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings”
8. The Lumineers – “Ho Hey”
7. Miguel – “Adorn”
6. Of Monsters and Men – “Little Talks”
4. Frank Ocean – “Pyramids”
1. Japandroids – “The House That Heaven Built”

Emmylou is a great song but it is not better than pyramids and I don't think it's top 50.

Great Username

Terrifyingly bad list with laughable descriptions.

Eric.

47. Lotus Plaza – “Monoliths”
43. DIIV – “Doused”
39. Alt-J – “Tessellate”
37. Tanlines – “All of Me”
35. Grimes – “Oblivion”
33. Frankie Rose – “Interstellar”
30. M.I.A. – “Bad Girls”
29. Stars – “The Theory of Relativity”
25. Fiona Apple – “Every Single Night”
22. Divine Fits – “Would That Not Be Nice”
21. Tame Impala – “Elephant”
17. Twin Shadow – “Five Seconds”
14. Leonard Cohen – “The Darkness”
13. The Shins – “Simple Song”
11. Grizzy Bear – “Yet Again”
1. Japandroids – “The House That Heaven Built”

I use.

Deemy

Miguel

The King is getting his first Grammy with this song.