Welcome everyone to my second annual Best Of list!
I will be reviewing my favorite 80 songs of the year, from Q4 last year to Q4 this year.
I will also be reviewing my favorite 10 albums and 5 floor routines.
Top 10 Songs of 2013
10. Alive - Empire of the Sun
9. Drew - Goldfrapp
8. You, My Everything (Skins Edition) - Ellie Goulding
7. Further Away (Romance Police) - Lissie
6. Sexxx Dreams - Lady Gaga
5. Closer - Tegan & Sara
4. White Noise ft. Alunageorge - Disclosure
3. Work - Iggy Azalea
2. Venus ft. Azealia Banks - Paul Oakenfold
1. The Mother We Share - CHVRCHES
2014 Lists
Top 80 Songs
80. Magic! - Rude
79. Jess Glynne - Right Here
78. RuPaul - Sissy That Walk
77. Phantogram - Fall In Love
76. Lana Del Rey - West Coast (Radio Mix)
75. Sia - Burn the Pages
74. Lorde - Yellow Flicker Beat
73. Jack Ü, Kiesza - Take Ü There
72. Ingrid Michaelson - Girls Chase Boys
71. Wankelmut, Emma Louise - My Head Is A Jungle (MK Remix)
70. Porter Robinson - Sad Machine
69. MØ - Say You'll Be There
68. Meghan Trainor - Dear Future Husband
67. Gwen Stefani - Baby Don't Lie
66. Jhené Aiko - The Worst
65. Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding - Outside
64. Foxes - Let Go For Tonight
63. George Ezra - Budapest
62. Duke Dumont - I Got U
61. SBTRKT, Ezra Koenig - New Dorp, New York
60. La Roux - Kiss And Not Tell
59. Seven Lions & Tove Lo - Strangers
58. Gorgon City & MNEK - Ready For Your Love
57. BANKS - Goddess
56. RuPaul - Geronimo
55. Duke Dumont - Won't Look Back
54. Ellie Goulding - Beating Heart
53. Azealia Banks - Soda
52. The Common Linnets - Calm After The Storm
51. Galantis - You
50. La Roux - Let Me Down Gently
49. Echosmith - Cool Kids
48. Ella Henderson - Ghost
47. Kiesza - Giant In My Heart
46. Milky Chance - Stolen Dance
80. MAGIC! - Rude
This reggae inspired summer jam was my bop from winter into the summer this year. While it was quite overplayed at its peak, it still slays me on the occasional listen.
79. Jess Glynne - Right Here
Jess Glynne's debut solo single after the huge Rather Be served me soul mixed with the ever popular UK house teas. She reminds me of a new Katy B.
78. RuPaul - Sissy That Walk
Born Naked was a hit album for me this year. Sissy That Walk was one of the highlights of the album, featuring Ru's typical cheesy dance-pop and a fabulous breakdown, it was an easy addiction for me this year.
77. Phantogram - Fall In Love
Fall In Love was a song that epitomized cool. It sounded completely fresh and original when it first debuted and grew on me throughout the spring of this year. The mix of strings, electronics, and indie styles made this phenomenal.
76. Lana Del Rey - West Coast (Radio Mix)
West Coast had an exceptional messy release, with this version only showing up after two other versions debuted. The original song was great, but disjointed in my opinion. This radio mix kept her alternative approach to her style, but was a lot easier to listen to and joined both tempos from the first version into one amazing song. Too bad this never did anything.
I'm glad everyone is enjoying the beginnings of the countdown!
Also, there is one more RuPaul song on the list
Anyway, on to the next five!
75. Sia - Burn the Pages
A very nice, upbeat song from Sia. One of my favorites on her album. I love not understanding a word she's saying, and the chorus is so perky and fun.
74. Lorde - Yellow Flicker Beat
While not fully capturing the essence she had from the first album, I like this newer direction from her - more forceful and more energy while keeping her odd alternative energy. Mockingjay Part 1's soundtrack was a great collection of music, with this being the best of the bunch.
73. Jack Ü ft. Kiesza - Take Ü There
A dream collaboration of sorts, the nu-90s house goddess Kiesza with two outstanding producers. The end product was this amazing dance song, that took me off guard the first time I heard it but easily grew on me.
72. Ingrid Michaelson - Girls Chase Boys
A quirky song with a quirky music video. I have not really enjoyed Ingrid Michaelson from her first album up until this release. But with this single and her album, she won me back.
71. Wankelmut, Emma Louise - My Head Is A Jungle (MK Remix)
This music video serves me The Firm / Kelly Kapowski realness. The remix did a great job of keeping the vibe of the original song. My laundromat song for the year.
Top 80 Songs
looking foward to your lists!
