Sorry for the lack of update today. My computer died this morning, so I had to spend the rest of the day dealing with that. Fortunately, I've got a new computer now, and my files have been recovered. Hopefully I'll be able to continue with the countdown tomorrow. Thank you for your patience.
Despite providing one of her two writing credits on the record, the namesake track for Rihanna's second album doesn't offer a whole lot of insight into the pop star. "A girl like me never settles for second best," she sings over a sleepy acoustic guitar. How about 63rd?
I know I probably already told you this, but your writing is fantastic.
This country-fried booty shaker tries hard to be cute, but it's mostly just grating (and at least two interminable minutes too long). I thought it was a surefire contender for last place, but apparently nine of you liked "Push Your Tush" enough to give it a score of 6 or greater.
Questionable titular grammar aside, the greatest musical crime of this heartbreak confessional is that it so blatantly ape Lauryn Hill's style without an ounce of her lyrical wit or emotional heft. Though it tied with "Push Your Tush," three 10's pushed "P.S. (I'm Still Not Over You)" ahead on the countdown.