I have to be 100% and say I am no fan of Cheryl Cole. I never liked her in Girls Aloud, nor did I like her on The X Factor. Her singles are generally big over here, so I've listened to all her albums to see what I thought. I have to say her first two albums are not for me. Her singles are good, but I've found her albums just not to be very good.
With her third album having being released this year, I decided to give it a shot, and this is one of my favourite tracks from the album. It's not a complex track, it's a simple, catchy pop song, which is pretty fun to listen to. The only thing which I find annoying is the nonsense lyrics in the chorus, which fail to make any sense, but seeing that I would mainly be listening to this at a party, I can brush that off. Overall a good track, not the best off her latest album, but it's fun and good enough to make my Top 100.
And MP2K - You should check it out, It's not bad, I'm just pretty critical of her because I'm not the biggest fan of her, it's got some pretty good songs on it!
Sexy Den a Mutha was my first favorite from A Million Lights. It had that instant hook that I love. But it's gotten kinda stale for me. I still use though!
Lana stans better have a sit down for this one. At #10 is Lana's Born to Die: The Paradise Edition. 2012 began with love for Lana going at 100mph. Then, as Born to Die was released, it went from 100mph to 200mph. About a month after the release, it went from 200mph, to 0mph. Born to Die is a consistent and well written album, but at that, it's also a completely boring one too. The nature of the songs are quite frankly depressing and hard to listen to at times. With that being said, it still managed to crop into my Top 10, and here's a track by track to give you an insight of my complete thoughts on the album.
Born to Die
1. Born to Die - 8/10
As an album opener, this is actually perfect. It also gets a good tag as a title track, as it's well known title tracks can often be the worst tracks on an album. The vibe of this song is pretty good, and while it's quite slow and sombre, the melody is gorgeous. One of my favourites.
2. Off to The Races - 5/10
I used to love this, when it first debuted I loved it, but there's something off about her vocals at the beginning that puts me off, so I've went off it. The chorus is still really good and it's got a decent beat compared to some other tracks on the album, so I like this one.
3. Blue Jeans - 6/10
When I heard this at first, I didn't really like this at all, not compared to Video Games. I've grown to really like this track though, I like it a lot! I think that the chorus is a bit of a let down, but the verses are amazing, and her vocals are great here. I like this track, yeah.
4. Video Games - 10/10
This track is incredible, so beautiful. I remember hearing this and INSTANTLY falling in love with it, so incredible. Not got more to say, 10/10.
5. Diet Mountain Dew - 8/10
This is one of my favourites, I love the beat of the album version and it's quite catchy, which isn't to be said about her other songs in my opinion. I love the lyrics and I think this one of her better written songs.
6. National Anthem - 7/10
This song is pretty good, I feel it's a bit overrated though. I love the chorus, but the verses are a bit dire and don't really do anywhere, I actually find her aspirate vocals a little annoying. But I think this is a good track none the less.
7. Dark Paradise - 10/10
This song is just, perfect. Perfect. Possibly the best song from this album for me, flawless.
8. Radio - 6/10
Eh, this track is pretty good. The problem with this track is the chorus goes, well... nowhere. It's pretty boring. The verses and pre-chorus are what makes the 6 points for this song. They're perfect.
9. Carmen - 1/10
Boring, terrible and filler. The second worst on the album
10. Millon Dollar Man - 1/10
Boring, terrible and filler. The worst on the album
11. Summertime Sadness - 9/10
This song is so brilliant, a highlight that seems to bring the album back up, after the landslide that was the previous three tracks. I really like this, beautifully produced and beautiful melody.
12. This Is What Makes Us Girls - 5/10
This is okay. Nothing special, but it's a nice album track. I find myself skipping it though if I decide to listen to the album, it didn't impress like other tracks did.
13. Without You - 10/10
This song is perfect, in my album trinity easy, should have made the standard version of the album, such a beautiful melody and was brilliantly produced. Fantastic.
14. Lolita - 3/10
So underwhelming compared to the demo with the guitar in it, and even then, this song just isn't good. I can bare it if need be, but I'd never chose to listen to it.
15. Lucky Ones - 7/10
I like this a lot, it's a nice little gem. Nice lyrics and the melody is really nice and her vocals sound good!
The Paradise Edition
1. Ride - 7/10
I love this, I love that it's a bit more eclectic than her other songs, the melody all round is pretty good, and I love it! Pretty decent!
2. American - 10/10
The best song off the re-release, the melody is so gorgeous and I love the lyrics and the production, one of her best all round! I hope to see a video released in the future!
3. Cola - 4/10
Can I saw overrated? This is hyped to be the best song by Lana by her fans, but the only thing that gets the 4 points is her falsetto in the bridge, because it's so flawless. This track is really nothing special, sounds like a montage of all her songs put together, but it failed.
4. Body Electric - 7/10
Another overrated track, but I actually really like this one. I loved the LQ leaks and that, but the studio is really really great. Could be a possible single.
5. Blue Velvet - 8/10
I love this, I remember listening to it and it's such a beautiful song. I love her rendition of it and it suits her vocals a lot, really great!
6. Gods and Monsters - 5/10
This song is okay, yet another overrated track. I feel like I've said that a fair bit. I like it, it's different but not so different at the same time, it's okay. Yeah.
7. Yayo - 2/10
I don't understand why this is here. It wasn't good the first time around, and now it's just abysmal the second time around. The remastering made it 10x worse in my opinion.
8. Bel Air - 1/10
Meh, not a lot to say. Not my cup of tea, just not very good in my opinion.
9. Burning Desire - 1/10
Same with this track. Nothing special. What was this for, didn't she release it for promo for something? Regardless and actually to the point, this just isn't good.