Every song in this set is perfect and almost interchangeable
Despite its unorthodox sound (no pun intended), I fell in love with this
immediately. Such a super bop. Simply amazing. I really love the
direction Bruno took with his album. I expected another cheesy
Just The Way You Are type of lead single, but instead he
got all retro and energetic and simply slayed.
♦
This was released in UK in 2011, but I was late as always and only
noticed it once it was released in US. Nonetheless, it didn't stop
me falling in love with this heavenly song. The simple melody
is everything, the light vocals and simple beats also slay.
♦
The biggest hit of the year and for a good reason. The song is simply
great. Love the second chorus the most, when Kimbra cries
into his ear while Gotye sings his break up lines.
♦
The first major hit of the year. The Glee cover almost put me away
from liking the song, but I'm glad I gave the original another try
and fell in love with it. The break before the chorus slays me
to this day whenever I listen to it and the raving electronic
guitar sound in the background gives it such an edge.
♦
Another flawless single from 21. And even though I listened to it
mostly in 2011, I decided to include it on this year's countdown
because it was ruling the charts dis year. Almost everything
about it is perfect, from Adele's gorgeous vocals to the
beautiful melody and amazing lyrics to powerful
outro. Pity we never got an explosive video.