Well, I think I have time to do this.. So welcome to my first official c/d (plz don't lookk back previous threads, the other ones doesn't count for me since i didn't finished them), I'm excited to count back my favorite songs of the year and albums I pleasanty surprised me and the one I wasn't because I already knew they were goin to be amazing...
So what I'm gonna do:
My Top 50 Singles of The Year (Pretty Easy)
My Top 15 Albums Of The Year (Not So Easy)
I'll try to comment yours the most possible (anyone not just the ones that replied this thread) Also, I'm not good doing write-ups but I try to say a few words on how I loved this track, album & how I ranked it....
Anyways, I know that most you won't read this so to make this post interesting, I'm doing a recap of what it supposed to be my top 10s of the previous three years... So enjoy it and I'll post the first part tomorrow the same time (just to avoid procastination) of singles...
2007
10.- Avril Lavigne - The Best Damn Thing
9.- Timbaland - Shock Value
8.- Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape
7.- KT Tunstall - Drastic Fantastic
6.- Hilary Duff - Dignity
5.- Kelly Clarkson - My December
4.- Kat DeLuna - 9 Lives
3.- Beyoncé - B'Day Deluxe Edition
2.- Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad 1.- Britney Spears - Blackout
10.- Nelly Furtado - All Good Things (Come to an End)
9.- Hilary Duff - With Love
8.- Amy Winehouse - Back To Black
7.- Beyoncé f/ Shakira - Beautiful Liar
6.- Gwen Stefani f/ Akon - The Sweet Escape
5.- Timbaland f/ Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
4.- Avril Lavigne - When You're Gone
3.- Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
2.- Rihanna f/ Jay-Z - Umbrella 1.- Nelly Furtado - Say It Right
2008
10. Alanis Morissette - Flavors Of Entanglement
9. Snow Patrol – A Hundred Million Suns
8. Kerli - Love Is Dead
7. The Ting Tings - We Started Nothing
6. Duffy - Rockferry
5. Robyn - Robyn 2008
4. Lady GaGa - The Fame
3. Santogold - Santogold
2. Coldplay – Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends 1. Britney Spears - Circus
10. Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown – No Air
9. Coldplay – Viva La Vida
8. Keane – The Lovers Are Losing
7. The Ting Tings – Great Dj
6. Duffy – Mercy
5. Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake – 4 Minutes
4. M.I.A. – Paper Planes
3. Lady GaGa – Just Dance
2. Rihanna - Disturbia 1. Britney Spears - Womanizer
2009
10.- Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon
9.- Alicia Keys - The Element Of Freedom
8.. Black Eyed Peas - The E.N.D.
7.- Kelly Clarkson - All I Ever Wanted
6.- Kings Of Leon - Only By The Night
5.- La Roux - La Roux
4.- Nelly Furtado - Mi Plan
3.- Rihanna - Rated R
2.- Lily Allen - It's Not Me, It's You 1.- Lady GaGa - The Fame Monster
10.- Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
9.- Nelly Furtado - Manos Al Aire
8.- Girls Aloud - The Loving Kind
7.- Girls Aloud - Untouchable
6.- Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll
5.- Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind
4.- La Roux - Bulletproof
3.- Lily Allen - The Fear
2.- Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody 1.- Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
Richard's Best Of 2010 - The Beginning: Singles #50-#46
So, it begins....
Night Is Young
Nelly Furtado
The Best Of Nelly Furtado
Yes, maybe it's not really the best of Nelly, that's why I love her because she knows it and prefers to put it here and save the amazing rest for her soon-to-be slaying english comeback album... But still it's a great song to celebrate an amazingly diverse carrer so far..
Also, an incredible way to star this countdown
Radioactive
Kings Of Leon
Come Around Sundown
Well, it's not exactly the type of song that I wanted for lead single (pretty much is far away of Sex On Fire and more far of Use Somebody) but it's still pretty good tune
Actually haven't paid attention to their new albums but it looks not good as Only By The Night
Loca
Shakira featuring Dizzee Rascal
Sale El Sol
Emm... When I heard it first, I though it was going her worst single, after watching the video and constantly repeated it.. It's very addicting, especially combining catchy Latin rhyth and a very effective collaboration with Dizzee,, makes a very fun song who, really, just with the first words (Dance or Die), will force you to move your hips with her...
So nice one
Need You Now
Lady Antebellum
Need You Now
I'm not very fan of country but there's always a song that's pretty close to pop that I love it. This time is this group with a very good melancholic song that fits perfectly with every breakup couple who can't stand not seeing again each other but for some reason can't turn back time.. That's why it's amazing..
Your Love
Nicki Minaj
Pink Friday
I know that Minaj has better songs with better raping, but this is the most I listened from her.. And that's why I love Pink Friday because I got used to her nice singing and some half-good verses... The video is pretty cheap tho..
So, that's everything so far.. Next update on X-Mas... Advanced thanks for your comments
Richard's Best Of 2010-Merry Belated X-mas: Singles #45-#41
Merry belated X-Mas to everyone!!!
Recap #50-#56
Night Is Young
Nelly Furtado
The Best Of Nelly Furtado
Yes, maybe it's not really the best of Nelly, that's why I love her because she knows it and prefers to put it here and save the amazing rest for her soon-to-be slaying english comeback album... But still it's a great song to celebrate an amazingly diverse carrer so far..
Also, an incredible way to star this countdown
Radioactive
Kings Of Leon
Come Around Sundown
Well, it's not exactly the type of song that I wanted for lead single (pretty much is far away of Sex On Fire and more far of Use Somebody) but it's still pretty good tune
Actually haven't paid attention to their new albums but it looks not good as Only By The Night
Loca
Shakira featuring Dizzee Rascal
Sale El Sol
Emm... When I heard it first, I though it was going her worst single, after watching the video and constantly repeated it.. It's very addicting, especially combining catchy Latin rhyth and a very effective collaboration with Dizzee,, makes a very fun song who, really, just with the first words (Dance or Die), will force you to move your hips with her...
So nice one
Need You Now
Lady Antebellum
Need You Now
I'm not very fan of country but there's always a song that's pretty close to pop that I love it. This time is this group with a very good melancholic song that fits perfectly with every breakup couple who can't stand not seeing again each other but for some reason can't turn back time.. That's why it's amazing..
Your Love
Nicki Minaj
Pink Friday
I know that Minaj has better songs with better raping, but this is the most I listened from her.. And that's why I love Pink Friday because I got used to her nice singing and some half-good verses... The video is pretty cheap tho..
California Gurls
Katy Perry
Teenage Dream
Meh, maybe it's really below her greatest songs but it's undoubtedly the best way she could regain her way to success.. Very catchy, very current (maybe saying in a good way) and with excellently fun video but yes I've got tired of it already
Raise Your Glass
P!nk
Greatest Hits... So Far!!!
This fall/winter has been really considerated as the perfect time for empowering songs... This is the first of them. I like the song because it's really P!nk's way trying to cheer up the underdogs and everyone who feels that way and simply don't give a damn.. Just live like a party and of course raise your glass for everyone... The video is pretty freaky, but in P!nk's way so it's amazing
What's My Name?
Rihanna featuring Drake
Loud
A hot beat, a sexy song and Rihanna on it? It's win combination, take some reminiscent of the not-so-success/amazing Rated R with a sweet island flavor and with Drake making a good participation. It's definitely the kind of hit that Rihanna needed...
The Only Exception
Paramore
Brand New Eyes
It's hard for me to imagine Paramore making a very sweet and mellow love song, But they did it and the most amazing part is that it doesn't lose any of the essence of Paramore, Hayley voice sound more gorgeous than ever..
Nothin' On You
B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars
B.o.B Presents: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray
Definitely B.o.B knows how to work with the right people to make his songs very catchy and get stucked in your head.. As the song is very sweet but at the same time with the right production... It's awesome
So, that's everything so far.. Merry X-Mas again to all and i'll post the next part in 2 days... Thank you in advance for your comments
Night Is Young
Nelly Furtado
The Best Of Nelly Furtado
Yes, maybe it's not really the best of Nelly, that's why I love her because she knows it and prefers to put it here and save the amazing rest for her soon-to-be slaying english comeback album... But still it's a great song to celebrate an amazingly diverse carrer so far..
Also, an incredible way to star this countdown
Radioactive
Kings Of Leon
Come Around Sundown
Well, it's not exactly the type of song that I wanted for lead single (pretty much is far away of Sex On Fire and more far of Use Somebody) but it's still pretty good tune
Actually haven't paid attention to their new albums but it looks not good as Only By The Night
Loca
Shakira featuring Dizzee Rascal
Sale El Sol
Emm... When I heard it first, I though it was going her worst single, after watching the video and constantly repeated it.. It's very addicting, especially combining catchy Latin rhyth and a very effective collaboration with Dizzee,, makes a very fun song who, really, just with the first words (Dance or Die), will force you to move your hips with her...
So nice one
Need You Now
Lady Antebellum
Need You Now
I'm not very fan of country but there's always a song that's pretty close to pop that I love it. This time is this group with a very good melancholic song that fits perfectly with every breakup couple who can't stand not seeing again each other but for some reason can't turn back time.. That's why it's amazing..
Your Love
Nicki Minaj
Pink Friday
I know that Minaj has better songs with better raping, but this is the most I listened from her.. And that's why I love Pink Friday because I got used to her nice singing and some half-good verses... The video is pretty cheap tho..
California Gurls
Katy Perry
Teenage Dream
Meh, maybe it's really below her greatest songs but it's undoubtedly the best way she could regain her way to success.. Very catchy, very current (maybe saying in a good way) and with excellently fun video but yes I've got tired of it already
Raise Your Glass
P!nk
Greatest Hits... So Far!!!
This fall/winter has been really considerated as the perfect time for empowering songs... This is the first of them. I like the song because it's really P!nk's way trying to cheer up the underdogs and everyone who feels that way and simply don't give a damn.. Just live like a party and of course raise your glass for everyone... The video is pretty freaky, but in P!nk's way so it's amazing
What's My Name?
Rihanna featuring Drake
Loud
A hot beat, a sexy song and Rihanna on it? It's win combination, take some reminiscent of the not-so-success/amazing Rated R with a sweet island flavor and with Drake making a good participation. It's definitely the kind of hit that Rihanna needed...
The Only Exception
Paramore
Brand New Eyes
It's hard for me to imagine Paramore making a very sweet and mellow love song, But they did it and the most amazing part is that it doesn't lose any of the essence of Paramore, Hayley voice sound more gorgeous than ever..
Nothin' On You
B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars
B.o.B Presents: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray
Definitely B.o.B knows how to work with the right people to make his songs very catchy and get stucked in your head.. As the song is very sweet but at the same time with the right production... It's awesome
Parachute
Cheryl Cole
3 Words
[B]Pretty much the only highlight on 3 Words aside the title track which is also superb.. With an incredible flawless video...[B]
Just The Way You Are
Bruno Mars
Doo-Wops & Hooligans
The most mellow love song of the year... but still awesome at the same time
Tik Tok
Ke$ha
Animal
Song Of The Year?... I wouldn't think of it but Party Song Of The Year? Hell Yes!!, sadly the video doesn't go that way
On Melancholy Hill
Gorillaz
Plastic Beach
Actually can't believe I wasn't fan of them in the past but their recent album change everythng for me, and this track is such a very good feeling track for me... The thing that bugs me is that how could they afford a 3D CGI for just one character on the video... Still looks pretty good
She Said
Plan B
The Defamation of Strickland Banks
What it surprised me about this when I first hear it, it's the ability to change from raping to a soul-ish voice instantly as the song goes I forgot that he's actually a rapper... His next singles are also very good
So, that's everything so far.. The first part of Albums will be up later today... I hope
Whattt, Nelly Furtado had a song on her own?! I can somewhat see why I didn't hear about it, haha.
Oh gosh, I knew I was forgetting some Nicki Minaj! Your Love totally gets stuck in your head!
Yeah, the video for Tik Tok was slightly disappointing since the song screams one thing but the video portrays something else
Ooh, I really do like Plan B - She Said. I must get that now... very cool!
Richard's Best Of 2010- New Years Big Update PT 1 (S#35-#26)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! But time is upon me, so a big update on everything on 2 parts....
Recap #50-#36
Night Is Young
Nelly Furtado
The Best Of Nelly Furtado
Yes, maybe it's not really the best of Nelly, that's why I love her because she knows it and prefers to put it here and save the amazing rest for her soon-to-be slaying english comeback album... But still it's a great song to celebrate an amazingly diverse carrer so far..
Also, an incredible way to star this countdown
Radioactive
Kings Of Leon
Come Around Sundown
Well, it's not exactly the type of song that I wanted for lead single (pretty much is far away of Sex On Fire and more far of Use Somebody) but it's still pretty good tune
Actually haven't paid attention to their new albums but it looks not good as Only By The Night
Loca
Shakira featuring Dizzee Rascal
Sale El Sol
Emm... When I heard it first, I though it was going her worst single, after watching the video and constantly repeated it.. It's very addicting, especially combining catchy Latin rhyth and a very effective collaboration with Dizzee,, makes a very fun song who, really, just with the first words (Dance or Die), will force you to move your hips with her...
So nice one
Need You Now
Lady Antebellum
Need You Now
I'm not very fan of country but there's always a song that's pretty close to pop that I love it. This time is this group with a very good melancholic song that fits perfectly with every breakup couple who can't stand not seeing again each other but for some reason can't turn back time.. That's why it's amazing..
Your Love
Nicki Minaj
Pink Friday
I know that Minaj has better songs with better raping, but this is the most I listened from her.. And that's why I love Pink Friday because I got used to her nice singing and some half-good verses... The video is pretty cheap tho..
California Gurls
Katy Perry
Teenage Dream
Meh, maybe it's really below her greatest songs but it's undoubtedly the best way she could regain her way to success.. Very catchy, very current (maybe saying in a good way) and with excellently fun video but yes I've got tired of it already
Raise Your Glass
P!nk
Greatest Hits... So Far!!!
This fall/winter has been really considerated as the perfect time for empowering songs... This is the first of them. I like the song because it's really P!nk's way trying to cheer up the underdogs and everyone who feels that way and simply don't give a damn.. Just live like a party and of course raise your glass for everyone... The video is pretty freaky, but in P!nk's way so it's amazing
What's My Name?
Rihanna featuring Drake
Loud
A hot beat, a sexy song and Rihanna on it? It's win combination, take some reminiscent of the not-so-success/amazing Rated R with a sweet island flavor and with Drake making a good participation. It's definitely the kind of hit that Rihanna needed...
The Only Exception
Paramore
Brand New Eyes
It's hard for me to imagine Paramore making a very sweet and mellow love song, But they did it and the most amazing part is that it doesn't lose any of the essence of Paramore, Hayley voice sound more gorgeous than ever..
Nothin' On You
B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars
B.o.B Presents: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray
Definitely B.o.B knows how to work with the right people to make his songs very catchy and get stucked in your head.. As the song is very sweet but at the same time with the right production... It's awesome
Parachute
Cheryl Cole
3 Words
[B]Pretty much the only highlight on 3 Words aside the title track which is also superb.. With an incredible flawless video...[B]
Just The Way You Are
Bruno Mars
Doo-Wops & Hooligans
The most mellow love song of the year... but still awesome at the same time
Tik Tok
Ke$ha
Animal
Song Of The Year?... I wouldn't think of it but Party Song Of The Year? Hell Yes!!, sadly the video doesn't go that way
On Melancholy Hill
Gorillaz
Plastic Beach
Actually can't believe I wasn't fan of them in the past but their recent album change everythng for me, and this track is such a very good feeling track for me... The thing that bugs me is that how could they afford a 3D CGI for just one character on the video... Still looks pretty good
She Said
Plan B
The Defamation of Strickland Banks
What it surprised me about this when I first hear it, it's the ability to change from raping to a soul-ish voice instantly as the song goes I forgot that he's actually a rapper... His next singles are also very good
Giving Up The Gun
Vampire Weekend
Contra
Oh No!
Marina & The Diamonds
The Family Jewels
Very clever and hilarious video... Amazing
Soldier Of Love
Sade
Soldier Of Love
Both are definitely contenders are video and song of the year for me.... Visually and musically gorgeous
Stereo Love
Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina
Stereo Love
The best of he novelty acts this year... Euro dance at best
Not Givin' Up On Love
Armin Van Buuren & Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Mirage
It's really a big shame when an amazing collaboration like this flopped so badly.. Still the best of song of summer-end
Take It Off
Ke$ha
Animal
Alive
Goldfrapp
Head First
Simply the best tribute to those cheesy 80s videos.. without being that cheesy
Stylo
Gorillaz
Plastic Beach
When you got amazing animation, action, Bruce Willis and an amazing song. Def deserves recognition...
Bittersweet
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Bittersweet
The amazing comeback that never was.. I'm still waiting on Straight To The Heart or whatever it's gonna be called now EDIT: HMV has registeres as Make A Scene but still release it NOW
Alejandro
Lady GaGa
The Fame Monster
Maybe it was the fact I overplayed it, or that was the most *****d song on my radio stations or the super exaggerated controversial video which remains still pretty good... but I'm really sick of it... Still can't deny is one the best offerings of Lady GaGa..