Chasing the sun
that oo-ooo-ooo- part is killing me too
and agreewith everybody talks. I thought they will be another one-hit wonder, but glad they are not. And hopefully Neon Trees won't sell out in next years
great songs in this set.
and you should hear Passion Pit first album, really recommended
you should hear Passion Pit first album, really recommended
I love their singles from Gossamer so I'll definitely put that on my mental list
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And I take it your birthday is in January? If so, HELL YEAH! I'm January 13th, turning 19
I actually kept forgetting how close it was to Christmas, lol. My birthday is in like two weeks, January 6
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I slept on these songs I thought they were basic but Olly is an eye candy for me...Love his personality and style
so Im warming up to him now
I think I have heard Marianas Trench before ...wait lemme youtube that again!
Troublemaker is more basic than those two songs imo...I mean Olly is a unique artist with all his songs but those two are really taking me back to 60s pop music, it's just I hope you'd re-listen to them
And I'll bet you haven't heard Marianas Trench before, once you hear them you can't forget them If I were you I'd start out with Desperate Measures, it's my favorite single of theirs and the video is amazing
Well I know for some of you it's not Christmas anymore...but where I am there's still two minutes left of Christmas and I'm updating now so MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone
Hunter Hayes "Wanted"
I was so late on this song lol. Seriously, it debuted in my countdown only six weeks ago. But honestly, it was because I just wrote Hunter off as another wannabe teen heartthrob who makes generic music. What I didn't realize is that in the country music business, it's very hard to make it if you don't have at least some talent. I mean, when was the last time you heard an auto-tuned or overproduced country song? Probably a dumb question since this site hates country music. Even though it's not my favorite genre either, I have to be fair and unbiased, the majority of country artists are very talented. And Hunter is no exception. He has a great voice for his age, really developed and mature. But the thing that impressed me the most was that he played every single instrument on his debut album. Do you have any idea of how long and how much effort that would take? I assume the answers are very long and a lot, respectively. I'm very impressed to see a young artist showing so much potential and I can now see why he gets so much love, I just hope he doesn't abandon his roots and become completely pop. This is the only song by Hunter Hayes in the list.
Regina Spektor "Don't Leave Me (Ne Me Quitte Pas)"
Before Ne Me Quitte Pas, I never really cared for Regina, I always found her music too weird and experimental for my taste. However, this is the song that really got her to click with me, I stopped seeing her quirkiness in a negative light and began to consider it a great quality that is rare to find nowadays. And Ne Me Quitte Pas is quirky creativity at its absolute finest. Is that French that she's singing? I wouldn't know, they didn't teach us anything in grade school Whatever language it is, it's very brave of her to use it in her song. Very often it sounds corny when an artist tries to sing in another language, even if they're from that country or ethnic background (see: Pitbull). But Regina pulls it off gracefully and in a way that's seemingly effortless. And of course there's the video, I just have to say she must have been so high when she thought up the concept. If that's the case though, she should get high more often because...toast face, jello, yoga ball, and the scene with the old man at the end, it's absolutely brilliant and it makes me wonder, where has this Regina been all my life? This is the only song by Regina Spektor in the list.
Matchbox Twenty "She's So Mean"
Matchbox Twenty has to be one of the most consistent bands of the last two decades. I mean, they debuted in 1997 with Push and fifteen years later, they're earning their first #1 on the Billboard 200 and keeping up with good single sales. She's So Mean wasn't the huge hit that I had hoped for, but it still achieved its goal of reintroducing M20 to the general public. The first time I heard this song I was kind of surprised, who knew they could have this much fun with a lead single? It's upbeat, catchy, and talks about what it's like to be in love with a "bad girl". Matchbox Twenty must be taking some pages from Gavin DeGraw's book because they certainly showed why they shouldn't be pigeonholed into the category of soft-rock bands. She's So Mean really rocks it out in a good way and I hope to see them release more material like this in the future. This is the last of two songs by Matchbox Twenty in the list.
Of Monsters and Men "Little Talks"
Definitely one of the more interesting bands that broke through to the mainstream in 2012. Of course, I should have expected a different sound from them, given that they won a talent competition in their home country of Iceland. Still, Little Talks is such a breath of fresh air amidst all the soundalike pop songs out there. Honestly I'm not quite sure how the US picked up on it, even though we were super late pop radio is usually very unreceptive to foreign-sounding songs. But regardless of the reason, I'm glad Little Talks crossed over to the US and that I had the pleasure of hearing it. It gives that same sort of mystical feel as Midnight City, almost like I'm floating on a cloud when I listen to it. And the music video is just Best special effects I've seen in a long time. This is the only song by Of Monsters and Men in the list.
Chris Wallace "Remember When (Push Rewind)"
Until about a month ago, I had no clue Chris Wallace was the frontman of The White Tie Affair, a band I loved back in 2009-2010. I simply saw Remember When climbing the pop charts, decided to give it a listen, and began to like it. I remember thinking, "How strange that this new artist just came out of nowhere into the Pop Top 40" When I looked up information about the song on Wikipedia, I finally found out that he was in TWTA. Of course then I saw that the band had broken up, which made me really sad But if it means more great music like this from Chris, then I'm certainly here for it. Remember When isn't a song you listen to for a deep meaning or great vocals. It's one of those upbeat pop-punk songs that are good to dance to. And in my opinion, he didn't change his sound much at all from his days in the band, listening to his music it's almost like they haven't broken up at all. Lately lots of pop-punk musicians have broken off from their respective bands and started solo careers with little amounts of success. But I hope Chris can be an exception, he's very talented and has the potential to be a pop star. This is the only song by Chris Wallace in the list.
The Wanted "I Found You"
The third and final single from The Wanted in my list. Everyone was criticizing them for sticking to dance-pop and never changing their sound, well they finally did something different on I Found You with the falsettos on the chorus and as a result radio refused to play it. To be fair, I can kind of understand why this single flopped. The falsettos on the chorus are very polarizing, they're either something you love or you hate. On ATRL and apparently for the majority of the general public, they were annoying and unnecessary. But for me, they were a great addition to the song. They give a 70s disco throwback feel, almost like something the Bee Gees would record lol. And there's another comparison I can make between The Wanted and Olly Murs, both of them have songs that musically transport me decades back. Overall, a great single from The Wanted and a fitting send-off, since it may be their last successful single in the US This is the last of three songs by The Wanted in the list.
The Cab "La La"
Let me just start out by saying how much I f**king LOVE this band. Their music is like heaven on Earth. Honestly, if you can listen to this without being completely slayed, then you have no soul On the topic of this song though, I don't think it was the best single choice. It's more generic than their previous efforts and it just doesn't have that same magical feeling as Bad. The cheap tour video didn't help either. With any other band I would be more than pleased, but I'm a little more critical on The Cab because I know how much better they can do. In other words, La La is an 8 or 8.5/10 on an album full of songs that are 9 or 10/10. I'll end this description with a couple spoilers: another single of The Cab will be very high on my list this year, and Endlessly is a strong competitor for the #1 in 2013. This is the first of two songs by The Cab in the list.
Walk the Moon "Anna Sun"
Another alternative band that tried to get their huge breakthrough in the increasingly rock-friendly music climate of 2012. Unfortunately, it just wasn't meant to be. They had all the proper promo, being a VH1 You Oughta Know artist for month of September. Also, Anna Sun was sent to pop radio and if I remember correctly it briefly reached the Top 50 there. I think they simply got lost in the shuffle, I mean the US can only take so much indie at one time. Anna Sun is a very charming and fun song. It's named after one of the band members' college professors, which I never quite understood, but maybe it's for the better. It actually reminds me a lot of Grouplove's Tongue Tied, which is a song we will see coming up very soon. Walk the Moon have their own unique style though, and I hope they keep trying for success because they're a very talented band. This is the only song by Walk the Moon in the list.
Olly Murs f/Chiddy Bang "Heart Skips a Beat"
If I were being completely objective while making this list, Heart Skips a Beat would probably be somewhere in the 60s or 70s. But it's just so damn cute and charming. I can see why Olly was a runner-up on UK X Factor, he has such a versatile voice that can be suited for any genre. He's one of the reasons that UK pop music >>>>>>>> (x100) US pop music. Speaking of which, I do think they messed up the US release of this song. Even though I love Chiddy Bang they're not really well-known in the US either, the label should have just kept Rizzle Kicks. And then THREE different videos? I can understand maybe two, for two different versions (the Rizzle Kicks one isn't even available for the US) but THREE? Jesus Christ Such a great pop single gone to waste. Fortunately I think his label saw their mistakes and tried to learn from them, they're already doing a great job of pushing Troublemaker This is the last of two songs by Olly Murs in the list.
Lana Del Rey "Video Games"
Surprised that I put Lana so high on my list? If you know much about my taste then you should be. This type of music usually isn't my thing, and when an artist is hugely hyped like this I often find them to be nothing special. So that's what I was expecting when I went to listen to Video Games. And I was very pleasantly surprised. Honestly I think her music is an acquired taste, you just either appreciate it or you don't, and I appreciated this song. It's so beautiful and haunting and very stripped-back on production, it almost sounds like a ballad recorded in the 40s or 50s. And when Lana starts singing the chorus, I can feel the emotion. It feels unique and fresh without coming off as annoying or tryhard. I thought this girl would be my great new discovery, unfortunately after Born To Die I've failed to find another song of hers that really caught my attention. I really hope she's not a one-trick pony because Video Games is a great song. This is the only song by Lana Del Rey in the list.