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35. Walk The Moon – Anna Sun
34. Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars – Safe & Sound
33. Gotye featuring Kimbra – Somebody That I Used to Know
32. Princeton – Florida
31. M.I.A. – Bad Girls
30. Azealia Banks – Liquorice
29. David Guetta featuring Sia – Titanium
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Year: 2012
Album: "Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming!”
Previous Entries: None.
Discovery: "Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming!”
While I wish that "Wait" was a single much EARLIER than freaking last week or so this will have to do. A song like this is timeless, could fit right into any of your 80's rock collection, it caught my attention quicker than "Midnight City". I had this on repeat earlier in the year such a great song.
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Taylor Swift
"I Knew You Were Trouble.”
The fact that she gave me something remotely different from her previous work HAS to make the cut. Other than Taylor, I just love the transitions here from "country" to electronic.
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Carly Rae Jepsen
“Call Me Maybe”
The production and chorus gives you such a rush.
While everyone was annoyed and pressed the entire year I pretty much laid low and didn't pay much attention, didn't play any pop radio this year and waited until the frenzy was over to finally give it a shot. I enjoy it, great pop track Carly! Let the haters hate.
(But you're not coming for Miranda >>>>>>>)
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Kelly Clarkson
“Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)”
Thought this was so corny at first and redundant but it grew on me and I ended up l being a guilty pleasure of mines The chorus is so powerful to me as Kelly's vocals soar over the track. It's sentimental and empowermental but still upbeat.
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Jennifer Hudson
“Think Like A Man (featuring Ne-Yo & Rick Ross)”
This really had great pop appeal but still sophisticated suited for UAC audiences. I was surprised at how good this turned out and Ne-Yo as well as Ricky Rozay had good contributions to the track. I knew a reunion between Ne-Yo and J-Hud would turn out great as they slayed "Leaving Tonight" on Ne-Yo's sophomore album.
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Wale
“Lotus Flower Bomb (featuring Miguel)"
In 2012 in Urban music you could not escape Miguel or Wale and certainly not"Lotus Flower Bomb" - one of the best collaborations this year. Wale grabs the ladies attention with a sweet rap ballad and with Miguel on the hook, the bridge and outro were the icing on the cake; his voice is magical.
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Two Door Cinema
"Sun”
The second single off of Tow Door Cinema;s latest "Beacon". Starts off mellow then picks up and becomes very upbeat and catchy. Great instrumental; the guitars.This is one of those morning songs for me (not just punning the fact that the title of the song is "Sun").
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