90. 3OH!3 - Richman
The first entry from the new band on the block that grabbed the most of my attention. This song has yet to be a single, but it definitely has all the makings of it! This band has big things in their future, I can feel it. They won't just be one hit wonders.
89. Natasha Bedingfield - Pocketful of Sunshine
Yes, this song is old, but I can't help but continue to play it YEARS after it became a hit! It's so addictive, it's so amazing, and her voice is so intoxicating! This is a classic in my book, and it may even appear in next year's top 100.
88. Jason DeRülo - Whatcha Say
I'm a sucker for a good sample. Just so long as it's used well. Here, it is. Imogen Heap's "Hide and Seek" makes for an amazing hook in this catchy and addictive song.
87. Lily Allen - Not Fair
From the nice western sounding beginning to the catchy and super addictive chorus, Lily Allen shows that she has the right makings of a hit in this song! I'm a little disappointed it wasn't sent to the U.S., but it still did really well in the European countries, so I'm happy!
86. Kevin Rudolf - Gimme a Sign
Not very many album tracks make it into my top 100. "Richman" was the first, and here's the second! Kevin Rudolf stepped onto the scene earlier with his smash hit, "Let it Rock (feat. Lil Wayne)," and his debut album,
In the City, featured a lot of smash hits in the making. This was probably my favorite. Great track, and very catchy!
85. Orianthi - According to You
You at first think it's the typical generic pop/rock song until Orianthi rocks out on the electric guitar! Her solo makes you want to get up and bob your head with the beat, even though this is FAR from being a headbanger! Great track, fantastic guitar skills, and it looks like she has a future in the music business.
84. P!nk - Stupid Girls
Just like "Pocketful of Sunshine," it's an old track, yet I still love to play it A LOT! It's a classic and the lyrics are just too hilarious to pass up. The video is even better. This is a great P!nk classic to me, even though it's far from being her biggest hit.
83. Marion Raven - Break You
I'm sorry I'm so late on discovering this song, but it's better late than never, huh? Marion Raven is of course one of the singers from M2M, who I've played a lot as well, including my favorite "Don't Say You Love Me." I did not know that Marion went solo, but I like it.
82. LeToya - She Ain't Got...
Never been a fan of LeToya at all, but man this song is great! I was listening to it non stop for a while there. I have to admit it's really good and the guitar riff is so different for an r&b/pop song! Very catchy, very addictive, I can't help but love it. Swing batta!
81. Kerli - Walking on Air
I still have yet to get over this song. It's just so amazing and fantastic, I can't help but continue to play it. Kerli is so unique and amazing! I'm really stoked for a sophomore album from her. I hope she can one day break into the U.S.
Let's get to the artists!
90. V Factory
I have to admit to liking some of their music, I'm sorry. Kind of like a guilty pleasure.
89. Hey Monday
A lot of people compare them to Paramore. Well they are similar in ways, but Hey Monday is much more pop-ish. I like it, and it looks like they can do something later on in their career.
88. Cascada
I caved. I didn't want to, but I did. "Evacuate the Dancefloor" grew on me quickly and recurrent play from "Everytime We Touch" helped this band jump to the top 90.
87. M.I.A.
Definitely not a fan at all, but I was so addicted to "Come Around" that I just couldn't stop playing it. Great Timbaland production, and I love it.
86. I Nine
Why did this band have to break up? Their debut album was a very solid piece of alternative music! It was as if old Avril Lavigne returned to the scene and met with Paramore to make a band! Yuo've really got to check them out. Their debut album,
Heave Weighs the Kings, is fantastic.
85. Jason Mraz
You've just got to admit it, you liked "I'm Yours" at some point in your life. No matter how sick of it you are now, you liked it at one point! Once it dies away, I'm sure I'll love it again, too, but I'm just so sick of hearing it! "Lucky," however, is still a classic that deserved to be as big "I'm Yours."
84. Fergie
You know I'm a fan when you're number 84 without even releasing a single thing that whole year! All of her plays came from old material. Great tunes, great girl. Hoping for a sophomore album soon. Whether she's solo or working with her Peas, she's fantastic!
83. Danger Radio
Like I said, I discovered them this year and I liked a few of their songs. Enough to let them go all the way to number 83! Good band, and I hope they can break through at some point. They are way better than some of those boy bands that are big now. (*Ahem* - Jonas)
82. Jason DeRülo
What did I say? I'm a sucker for the good use of samples. However, what put him above Danger was his second single, "In My Head," which I'm addicted to at the moment. Very good artist, and should be someone to watch out for next year.
81. Lady Antebellum
Very good band right here! I was not a fan until I heard "I Run to You." I checked out the rest of their album, and fell in love. Now with news of a pop release in the works, I'm really excited for them to follow the Taylor Swift train!
Album review coming up in a few.