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JOSH_923's BEST OF 2013 | #1 REVEAL + RECAP! THANK Y'ALL!
Member Since: 8/19/2013
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5/5 ![clap](http://home.arcor.de/smiliez/smz/1074.gif) Millionaires, Royals, Wrecking Ball
Symphony Soldier, Night Visions ![Alexz](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ec20fb7f.gif)
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Come one, come all and welcome to Josh's Best of 2013!
Sorry for the crappy banner. Been very busy
![](http://imageshack.com/a/img836/9862/ou7r.jpg) | 20. One Direction - Story Of My Life
Midnight Memories | (WEEKLY: 5 Weeks/Peak:2@01) | (DAILY: 22 Days/Peak:10@01) | (3 of 5)
Changed its position with Daylight's during the last minute because I just had to put this in my top 20. Well what do I say, this is their best song ever (the other song which would do better for this pun is higher because of its longevity) and would've definitely hit top 5 had it been released earlier. It's simple yet unique in some sense and I'm not following Billboard or anymore but its iTunes ranking shows that it looks like it's fighting WMYB as their most successful single to date as well, deservedly. This is also my first #1 of 2014, and will for sure be on next year's countdown, too. |
![](http://imageshack.com/a/img690/6598/j25k.jpg) | 19. Tegan And Sara - Closer
[HALL OF FAMER!]
Heartthrob | (WEEKLY: 11 Weeks/Peak:01) | (DAILY: 50 Days/Peak:8@01) | (2 of 2)
This duo is one of my favorite new artists I've come across this year. Their material is unique from those typically on the radio but is still as damn catchy. I first heard this song in Glee (if I'm not mistaken) but once I heard the original, I never looked back. It sounded strangely familiar for some reason (probably heard snippets before) yet truly original at the same time. It's a good thing that pop radio is now getting into this song though it is long overdue. Again, it was a hard decision to let this song only chart this low but I had to. |
![](http://imageshack.com/a/img843/8905/5bp2.jpg) | 18. Demi Lovato - Heart Attack
[HALL OF FAMER!]
DEMI | (WEEKLY: 11 Weeks/Peak:2@02) | (DAILY: 50 Days/Peak:3@01) | (4 of 4)
Demi's last song in the chart. I'm pretty tripolar about which song I prefer in this whole Ariana vs Demi vs Selena first singles battle but ultimately, Demi won the games. This was such a huge jam and it defined summer 2013 for me. Although it took a while to grow on me and though it's not one of her bests, it is easily her best first single. Completely OT but watching this video, I realized how fast she got fat and idk what happened. Anyway, after charting at #4 last year, her peak this year is 14 spots lower but 18 is not bad. |
![](http://imageshack.com/a/img36/7963/s4uf.png) | 17. Christina Aguilera - Just A Fool (feat. Blake Shelton)
[HALL OF FAMER!]
Lotus | (WEEKLY: 11 Weeks/Peak:3@03) | (DAILY: 50 Days/Peak:3@02) | (4 of 4 for X, 1 of 1 for B)
The most undeserved flop of the year, smh. This is one of my favorites from Christina but it seemed like even Blake and The Voice could not save her downfall. (It looked like AGBW would but the DWUW Remix flopping looks like it's still not gonna happen) And of course the fact that no video came out, smh again. Still, this is my favorite song from Lotus and is in my trinity from her career tbh. One of the best collaborations I've heard, is also lyrically awesome, and also reminds me of a huge chunk of my senior days. I just still can't accept that it flopped so hard, smh for the third time. |
![](http://imageshack.com/a/img17/7043/tbx6.jpg) | 16. Passenger - Let Her Go
All These Little Lights | (WEEKLY: 12 Weeks/Peak:02) | (DAILY: 42 Days/Peak:6@02) | (1 of 1)
To those ignorant people who hate this song because of Passenger's voice, I beg you to listen to a cover or whatever to massage your twitching ears so that you could see the true beauty of this song because it is the best song of 2013, lyrically speaking. I seriously can't stand the idea of people hating the song, the lyrics are pure awesome and although Passenger is not the best singer (and I admit kinda makes me cringe sometimes too (tu quoque lol)) he is a damn good songwriter. Let Her Go is one of the highlight ballads of 2013 not just because of the lyrics but because of the vibe it brings. And it makes me homesick which is a good sign that it is a good song for me. |
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FAVORITE COMEBACK/COMEBACK SINGLE
And the winner is... ![](http://imageshack.com/a/img59/6250/8kf3.jpg) |
FAVORITE COMEBACK/COMEBACK SINGLE
FALL OUT BOY - MY SONGS KNOW WHAT YOU DID IN THE DARK
Had we been judging about best comeback solely, I would've been second thinking between this and Beyonce. Both amazed me with their unannounced comeback, releasing an unannounced first single along with an unannounced album and an unannounced video. But FOB's comeback was the better one for me because I heard some news that they were disbanding, making it twice as astounding when they came back. Plus of course I prefer this song over XO by a long shot (for now). Their comeback was amazing on so many levels. The judges who didn't give this 100/100 in the Temple Run game should rethink their decision because this comeback is legendary.
Runner-Up: XO and Suit And Tie |
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The final special category. The winner is hard to choose let alone the nominees. So here they are!
FAVORITE VIDEO!
The nominees are:
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Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix
Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
Maroon 5 - Love Somebody
One Republic - Counting Stars
Taylor Swift - Everything Has Changed (feat. Ed Sheeran) |
Thoughts? Tune in in a few hours for the results for #15-#11, and for THE WORST SONGS OF 2013!
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Member Since: 8/2/2008
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5/5 for the singles
Excited for your worst songs list!
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![clap3](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/67d90ee8.gif) That fob single proved its longevity! So Slay!
LOved the singles except for Story of My Life ![;)](http://www.atrl.net/forums/images/smilies/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Member Since: 7/22/2009
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Your forgot to comment on my thread
Anyway, Story of My Life is indeed of the best songs released by 1D
I hope The Phoenix will win Favorite video.
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Member Since: 12/22/2008
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4/5 I beg to disagree with SOML being their best song ever. It's actually my least fave single from them. But I'm not saying it's bad. It's actually awesome but I prefer their previous efforts more.
Heart Attack and Let Her Go are also my faves for this year.
Everything Has Changed FTW. Story Of My Life deserves a node for the Best Video though. ![Eddie](http://i44.tinypic.com/10wpuzr.png)
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Member Since: 6/21/2012
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4/5
I love all of these except 1D.
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Member Since: 8/19/2011
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3/5! ![clap3](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/67d90ee8.gif) HA! ![Alexz](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ec20fb7f.gif)
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Member Since: 5/18/2007
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"Just A Fool" & "Let Her Go"
Totally agree with the best comeback, FOB
Favorite Video: I like all the nominees but my favorite by far is "Counting Stars" great choices btw.
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Member Since: 11/27/2008
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Wrecking Ball & Heart Attack
As for the Let Her Go comments - his voice ruins the whole song. The lyrics and instrumental are great, but his voice is just annoying. A cover version IS what I'd rather listen to. Still hate the original.
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Member Since: 4/22/2012
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Closer, Just A Fool and Passenger
Nice pick of FOB for best comeback, too. I'd say theirs beats Beyoncé's for the exact reason you mentioned, there were so many rumors of them having broken up and never coming back, and the fact that they had secretly been preparing this album for months while people thought they were gone for good is just so incredible.
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Member Since: 10/18/2007
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story of my life is growing on me now
closer and Let Her Go!
i really love radioactive, but i kinda dislike that video ![dies](images/smilies/images/smilies/dies.gif)
so my choice goes to Love Somebody ![:D](http://www.atrl.net/forums/images/smilies/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Member Since: 7/15/2005
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4/5. Story Of My Life, Heart Attack, Just A Fool, Let Her Go
FOB's My Songs... ![yay](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRLSmilies/0e0d8778.gif)
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Member Since: 3/14/2013
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Closer, HA, JAF ![:D](http://www.atrl.net/forums/images/smilies/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Member Since: 4/26/2007
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Let her go is an epic song, including Passenger's voice ![Alexz](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ec20fb7f.gif)
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Member Since: 3/14/2013
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Story of my Life, let Her Go ![clap3](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/67d90ee8.gif)
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5 | 5
Closer
Good for FOB, but Light Em' Up is not my favorite song of them
All the nominations are great but Counting Stars deserves win ![:D](http://www.atrl.net/forums/images/smilies/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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5/5
Great layout and graphics! Awsome set too ![:D](http://www.atrl.net/forums/images/smilies/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Member Since: 11/17/2008
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4/5
Let Her Go and Story Of My Life are my favorites ![clap3](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/67d90ee8.gif)
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Member Since: 8/1/2008
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4/5
omg Closer in your top 20 ![Alexz](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ec20fb7f.gif)
Let Her Go
Agree on the comeback single and I love the selections for video of the year.
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