Welcome, one and all, to my Best of 2011 thread! I hope you all enjoy and get a kick out of following my favorite songs, artists, albums, and videos of the year. Below is what will be counted down in this thread!
Top 100 Songs (25 Bubbling Under)
Top 25 Artists (10 Bubbling Under)
Top 10 Albums
Top 15 Music Videos
Top 5 New Artists
As some of you already know, I have already posted the 25 bubbling under for my top 100 songs. Watch the video below!
The top 100 songs countdown will begin in minutes! Stick around!
100. Stereo Love
At first listen, I wasn't sure how I felt about this song. It was never something I was really into. However, as it began to blow up in the U.S., it began to grow on me. Each day I found myself humming the song and eventually I ended up buying it from iTunes. It's such a nice, fun pop song with a hot, sexy vibe.
099. You Make Me Feel...
After checking out Hot Mess a few years ago, I never thought I would really like another Cobra Starship song besides "Good Girls Go Bad." That is, until this song hit the airwaves. It's a different feel for them and adding in Sabi, who sounds like she could be Rihanna's twin, makes the song undeniably catchy, which helped catapult it up the charts making Cobra Starship no longer one-hit-wonders for both me and the general public.
098. Someone Like You
The first time I heard this, I kept waiting for it to pick up. It wasn't until the song was 3/4 of the way finished when I realized that this was all there was is or going to be. A simple little song with nothing but a piano and Adele's spine-tingling voice. Throw in the heartfelt lyrics that could bring a tear to Chuck Norris' eye and you have yourself one hell of a song.
097. Roll Up
Like "Stereo Love," this one took a while to grow on me. When it finally did, I couldn't get it out of my head! The chorus is so unbelievably catchy that it should be illegal. It wasn't long before I fell in love with the verses as well. The way Wiz emphasizes on words such as "officers" and "doctored" just really lures you in!
096. All I Need
There's nothing better than jamming to Urban Natasha. We got a taste of her urban side with "Single," "Angel," and "Piece of Your Heart" in the past, and "All I Need" feels right at home with those splendid songs. Throw in the amazing sample of Kevin Rudolf's "Let it Rock," and I couldn't stop playing this song.
095. Back to December
From the moment the drum dropped the beat and the cymbals crashed, I knew this song would be a hit for Taylor. With lyrics that tell of a sad love story and an instrumental that brings a chill to your skin, almost as if it were winter, this song quickly became a favorite of mine from the Speak Now album.
094. Who's That Chick?
I don't know what it is about this song that makes it so great, but all I know is that when everything comes together, it sounds perfect. The hot beat, Rihanna's piercing staccato vocals, the unbelievable hook, and the sick production makes this a song that you won't forget.
093. Faster
In the era of auto-tune, dubstep, and synthesizers, it's hard to find a song that uses real big band instruments, but when you do, those songs just stick out. Some in a not-so-good way, and some, like this one, in an amazing way. "Faster" just makes me want to get up and rock out while the trumpets carry the melody of Matt's bone chilling vocals.
092. I'll Be Waiting
Here again is another wonderful song with real big band instruments. This song sounds like it comes straight of the late 60s/early 70s with Adele's soulful vocals and the amazing r&b influences. When the that piano comes in and ROCKS IT OUT while Adele slays up with only one word, "speechless," I literally become speechless! Fantastic song!
091. Heartless
Dia was always in the back of mind while watching The Voice. She never stood out or wowed me. That is, until she came out and gave this chilling rendition of Kanye West's smash hit, "Heartless." From that point on, she was my favorite. Such a shame that she came in at second place, but she's the real winner to me.
090. I Am Woman
I know, I know. You're thinking, "What the hell is this doing here," right? Well, this song is the ultimate definition of "guilty pleasure." The corny lyrics and slightly messy production is just what makes this song so fun and awesome to listen to. I'm still waiting on that third album, though.
089. Space Bound
I don't know what it is about this song, but it's just so cold and addictive. It's a great song to listen to when trying to relax. It really sets that tone and mood perfectly.
088. Raise Your Glass
Carrying over from last year, P!nk's number one smash hit gets a second time on my year-end charts! It made it to the mid-50s last year and now resides here at number 88. There's not much to say about this song except that it's great to rock out to when you're down.
087. I Need a Doctor
That chorus! Wow! It just hits you right in the heart! Skylar's voice just moves you in a way that no one else can. Throw in the epic verses from Eminem and this song is just straight up killer. Never mind that this song is about Dr. Dre, whose verse I could really do without, and this song just stays on repeat.
086. Start a Fire
The moment I heard this I went straight to iTunes and bought it. It's so awesome! The rhythm is so catchy, his vocals are amazing, and the lyrics are fantastic! It's such a shame this guy can't get a decent hit. This song should've started a fire on the charts!
085. Bright Lights Bigger City
First, add in an r&b sizzle. Then, add it a dash of high brass. After that, throw in a killer bass line. Top it all off with lyrics about taking over a city and you've got yourself a song that could only be done be Cee Lo Green. No one but him could pull this one off. This song speak the truth! "Friday's cool, but there's something about Saturday night. You can't say what you won't do, 'cause you know that you just might." Truer words have never been spoken.
084. We R Who We R
"Raise Your Glass"'s twin also follows it in making my year-end chart in two separate years. Ke$ha drops this beat with this slick Nintendo 64-esque smash. I can't help but sing along everytime it comes on.
083. (Drop Dead) Beautiful
Say what you want about this being "generic," but I love it! It was an instant standout from the Femme Fatale album. Plus, Sabi comes in with an amazing verse! So hot!
082. Lowlife
Yet again, the guilty pleasures come out to play. Theory of a Deadman, like Nickelback, is really hated for some strange reason. I really don't care, I like what I like and no one will tell me differently. "Lowlife" really is the epitome of trailer trash, but it's just so awesome I couldn't not listen to it!
081. Pumped Up Kicks
This one took me forever to get into, but once it did, I couldn't stop playing it! It is pretty catchy, and not to mention the whistling gets stuck inside your head like nobody's business! The lyrics, however, still creep me out to this day. I swear, if I ever have to experience a school shooting, I will never be able to listen to this song again.