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Freaky Fly Bry's Top 100 of 2008!
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70. Jesse McCartney - It's Over
PEAK: #8
"Leavin'", quite frankly, despite being one of the biggest hits of the year, I found to be nothing special, and a big disappointment... it just wasn't the kind of song I wanted to hear from him. However, thankfully, he improved big time with this one, which I ended up liking a lot more, but not quite as much as 2006's "Right Where You Want Me".
69. Jon McLaughlin - Beating My Heart
PEAK: #5
And here's a big breakthrough of the year! Jon McLaughlin is someone I'd heard of last year, and had a top 20 hit in 2007 with "Beautiful Disaster", but this became by far my favourite from him so far, reaching the top 5 on my chart. Hopefully he'll have more success from the "OK Now" album in 2009!
68. Sugababes - Change
PEAK: #7
While they disappointed me generally with the "Catfights and Spotlights" album (as lead single "Girls" failed to even enter my weekly chart), this song from the previous album "Change", which also gave us last year's hit "About You Now", became one of my favourites so far from the Sugababes.
67. Maroon 5 f/Rihanna - If I Never See Your Face Again
PEAK: #6
A little bit of an odd choice for a collaboration, but Maroon 5 and Rihanna really made it work. This song, originally on Maroon 5's album "It Won't Be Soon Before Long", was turned into a duet and included on both of their re-released albums... and despite initial momentum, it hit a brick wall for me and fell quite fast, but still managed a good position. Still 2 more for Maroon 5 and 1 more for Rihanna to come.
66. Matchbox Twenty - These Hard Times
PEAK: #9
After last year's "How Far We Come" made my top 5 on the weekly chart, this one, a midtempo, more pop-styled song, became another top 10 hit for Matchbox Twenty. It's a shame they only released a greatest hits album after being away so long, but that's better than nothing, at least they got 2 more new hits out of it!
65. OneRepublic - Say (All I Need)
PEAK: #9
After 2 huge hits, I'm surprised this one was a total flop on the charts! However, personal charts gave it more love, and this song became their third straight top 10 hit on my chart. How high will their #1 hit, "Stop & Stare", rank?
64. Chris Brown - With You
PEAK: #17
2008 for me was the year where Chris Brown went from "just another random R&B singer" to "wow, he can do good songs when he wants to!" And while there are still several Chris Brown songs I don't like at all, this one was the first I really liked. However, I do like one of his other songs more than this... but how high did "Forever" rank?
63. Coldplay - Viva La Vida
PEAK: #8
And one of this year's biggest hits worldwide had to have been Coldplay, and this, the title track from their last album, ended up being their biggest hit overall. On my chart, however, it was only their 4th biggest hit, but still managed to make the top 10, and rank #63 for the year, easily their highest appearance here, as other singles from the album failed to make an impact with me.
62. Ashlee Simpson - Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)
PEAK: #4
It was a disappointing comeback for Ashlee Simpson on the charts, but on my chart, she still managed to do very well as if SNL never happened for her! This catchy, Timbaland-produced track became one of my favourites from her so far, but she does have one more song higher up!
61. Amber & Zelma Davis - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
PEAK: #10
Take 2 90's dance divas... and give them a track from the 70's to cover. The result? A remake of the Donna Summer/Barbra Streisand classic that became Amber's first top 10 hit on my chart, and broke a string of flops for her. It was good to have her back on form this year... and having a special guest on her song certainly didn't hurt!
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60. New Kids On The Block - Summertime
PEAK: #17
Who would've guessed these guys would've got back together? But sure enough, they did get back together in 2008, and are still sounding good! This, their comeback single, was a modest hit on my chart, and became one of my favourites from them so far.
59. Pink - So What
PEAK: #7
This was one of my most anticipated lead singles of the year... however, while I do like it enough to be this high on my year-end, the anticipation brick walled quickly and it didn't last as long as other songs of hers. The follow-up single, "Sober", has already outpeaked this diss on her ex-husband, and will likely make my top 100 of 2009.
58. Fergie - Finally
PEAK: #13
Not many albums these days get to 6 singles, but Fergie's "The Dutchess", released in 2006, is one of those rare breed. This song was the sixth single from it, and became one of my favourites from her so far, with only "Big Girls Don't Cry", which hit #1 in 2007, being preferred.
57. Metro Station - Seventeen Forever
PEAK: #17
The debut single from the band leaded by Miley Cyrus's stepbrother Trace Cyrus, "Shake It", was a minor hit on my chart, but failed to make my year-end top 200. This one, however, managed to make #57 on my year-end, appropriately peaking at #17 (but not staying there forever). I guess the lyrics really made the difference on this one!
56. Gavin DeGraw - In Love With A Girl
PEAK: #9
Gavin DeGraw was another comeback I was anticipating in 2008, and he certainly didn't disappoint as this lead single was right in line with his earlier singles. Unfortunately, follow-up singles could not match up to this one, but it was still good to have him back on the scene.
55. State of Shock - Hearts That Bleed
PEAK: #8
After the success of 2007's "Money Honey", it was inevitable that a follow-up single would do well, and that's what this did. It peaked right at the start of 2008, and stayed on long enough to rank at #55 for the entire year. However, they did outdo this with the follow-up, "Best I Ever Had", which was a #1 on my chart... how high will that rank?
54. Seether - Rise Above This
PEAK: #8
This came to me as a surprise. "Broken" had hit #1 on my chart in 2004, however nothing they'd released since had impressed me that much. Until this song was released, that is! This became another one of my favourites from these South African rockers, and gave them their long-awaited second top 10 hit.
53. David Cook - Light On
PEAK: #1 (1 week so far)
The latest American Idol winner is one I knew had potential, and this song definitely showed it. With rock influences similar to previous contestant Chris Daughtry, this song, co-written by Chris Cornell, became his first #1 hit on my chart, and closed off the year at #1. As it's still going strong on my chart, it could make my top 100 of 2009 as well.
52. Kreesha Turner - Don't Call Me Baby
PEAK: #11
Kreesha Turner was one of Canada's most successful newcomers of 2008, and this song was her biggest hit. This pop song really caught my ear, and despite not even making my weekly top 10, ranks all the way up here at #52 for the year! Hopefully the future will be bright for her!
51. Idina Menzel - Defying Gravity
PEAK: #7
It was a year that songs from and relating to Broadway musicals made inroads on my chart. This song, from "Wicked" was a perfect example of it, as she defied gravity all the way up into the top 10. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to make my year-end top 50, but still, enough to make a good impression.
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Bryan, So What is too low.
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50. Elise Estrada - Unlove You
PEAK: #4
Elise Estrada got her start in 2007, but it wasn't until 2008 when this new Canadian singer started to shine on my chart. This song, very reminiscent of JoJo's "Too Little Too Late", easily became my favourite from her, reaching the top 5 early in the year. Hopefully this won't be the last big hit we hear from her!
49. Theory Of A Deadman - All Or Nothing
PEAK: #1 (2 weeks)
Another #1 hit here, and this one's run was entirely within 2008! Despite spending 2 weeks at #1, it came and went so fast for me that it would only just barely make the top 50 for the year! But still, after several years of trying, it was nice that they finally released something I liked enough to put at #1!
48. Sarah Brightman & Paul Stanley - I Will Be With You
PEAK: #10
Imagine a singer known for her work in Broadway productions... and team her up with a god of 70's heavy metal. What do you get? This beautiful collaboration, which was another surprise hit for me this year. I have a feeling Sarah Brightman may end up getting more hits for me in the future sometime!
47. Kate Voegele - Hallelujah
PEAK: #1 (2 weeks)
If there was one song that could be known as an indie standard, this would most certainly be it. The song, written and originally performed by Leonard Cohen, has been covered dozens of times, most notably by the late Jeff Buckley. This version, performed by my "it" artist of 2008, Kate Voegele, is her first of 6 appearances on my year-end chart within my top 50, despite spending two weeks at #1.
46. Danity Kane - Damaged
PEAK: #9
When they were first formed by Puff Daddy or P. Diddy or Diddy or whatever he calls himself these days, I thought of them as "just another girl group". However, this infectuous song really caught my ears in 2008, and became my favourite from them rather easily, reaching the top 10 over the summer. With the departure of two key members, though, will they even survive?
45. Lifehouse - Broken
PEAK: #7
Lifehouse has to be one of my favourite bands that has never hit #1 on my chart! This song, despite not reaching #1 again, did manage to become their fifth top 10 this year after originally charting in 2007 when rumoured as a single release. I have a feeling the hits will continue on their next album!
44. Kate Voegele - You Can't Break A Broken Heart
PEAK: #1 (6 weeks)
And now here's one of my most recent #1's, and the second appearance from Kate Voegele. This song, written by Diane Warren, was included on the deluxe edition of her debut album "Don't Look Away" digitally, and as it is still going strong in my top 5, it may very well appear in my top 100 songs of 2009 as well!
43. Janet Jackson - Feedback
PEAK: #3
Despite yet another total flop album, this song, which was often seen as one of her best songs in years (and I certainly agreed), managed to make my top 5 early in 2008. However, despite this promise, this was the only major hit she managed to score on my chart from "Discipline".
42. Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up
PEAK: #6
Another girl group comeback that I anxiously awaited in 2008 was the Pussycat Dolls. Nicole Scherzinger's solo flops didn't hurt this at all, as it became another top 10 hit for the Dolls, possibly also powered by a famous misheard lyric "I wanna have boobies".
41. Daughtry - What About Now
PEAK: #4
Daughtry's debut album was released in 2007, and then scored three songs in my top 20 of the year. This year, the hits continued, as 2 more songs from that album ranked in my top 50. This is the first of the two, with "Feels Like Tonight" being still to come in the top 40.
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Bryan, I'm glad someone appreciates Feedback.
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That Elisa Estrada girl is hot DK & Daughtry Kate Voegole's version of Hallelujah is my second my favourite version of Hallelujah.
It goes like this for me:
1. Jeff Buckley
2. Kate Voegole
3. Rufus Wainwright
4. Alexandra Burke (Only because they've made it to X-Factor/Simon Cowell like)
5. Leonard Cowen
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40. O.A.R. - Shattered (Turn The Car Around)
PEAK: #11
These guys have been around for a few years now, but it wasn't until this year that they had a really big breakthrough hit. And while it didn't even make the top 10 on my chart, stalling at #11 for four weeks, they did stick around long enough to kick off my top 40 for the year. Hopefully a follow-up single will have a chance in 2009!
39. Shinedown - Second Chance
PEAK: #4
These guys haven't normally been one of my favourite bands (though "I Dare You" was a minor hit on my chart in 2006), but this song changed all that. It's a midtempo pop/rock song that really caught my ear with the lyrics, among the best of the year, and gave them a "second chance" after the lead-off from their latest album, "Devour", failed to chart. I have a feeling they may have to wait until the NEXT album after this to do really well on my chart again though.
38. The Veronicas - Untouched
PEAK: #10
One of the year's big favourites on personal charts sites has been this song, from Australia's pop duo The Veronicas. The song was released late last year in their homeland, then rumours of a US release prompted it to become a personal chart hit in the spring and summer. Now that it's officially a worldwide hit, the general public is now knowing what we've already known... that this is just one catchy, infectuous pop song.
37. Britney Spears - Womanizer
PEAK: #1 (1 week)
After the mess her personal life had been in in 2007, she dedicated herself to cleaning her act up in 2008, and leaving the "Blackout" era behind. This song, one of the catchiest of the year, gave Britney her biggest worldwide hit in years, and signalled a true comeback for her. It became a #1 song for a single week on my chart, as no matter how much I liked it, it was bumped aside by Kate Voegele the week after.
36. Kylie Minogue - Wow
PEAK: #4
Easily the standout track on her album "X", this song was an example of one of the right singles being released. I felt the album overall was quite strong, but I felt some of the wrong singles were picked. This one did end up becoming one of my favourites from her overall, and the only top 5 hit taken from her latest album on my chart.
35. Eva Avila - Give Me The Music
PEAK: #3
Canadian Idol, which unfortunately will not be returning in 2009, has already given us six winners, and so far on my chart, Eva Avila is the most successful. This song showed that she could continue to make good, catchy pop songs, as it quickly caught my attention in the autumn of 2008, and became a #3 hit, the highest peaking by any Canadian Idol contestant so far. Unfortunately, I've heard that her album overall isn't that strong, but I'm hoping she'll manage more hits on my chart!
34. Jonas Brothers - Burnin' Up
PEAK: #4
One of pop music's pleasant surprises of 2008 has been the Jonas Brothers, as they place 2 songs in my top 40 for the year. This one, a Maroon 5 soundalike, became one of my favourites from them... however, the ballad from their previous album, "When You Look Me In The Eyes", which hit #1 on my chart, is still to come!
33. Ashlee Simpson - Little Miss Obsessive
PEAK: #3
This was the year that Ashlee Simpson, fresh off her unfortunate flop album "Bittersweet World", married Fall Out Boy member Pete Wentz and had a baby... but the album did get some attention from personal charts, mine included. This song, featuring Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T's, became another top 5 hit on my chart, and while it didn't match up to some of her past hits, became one of my favourites from her, and her highest ranked on my top 100 of 2008.
32. Daughtry - Feels Like Tonight
PEAK: #5
And here's the highest appearance for Daughtry, which is below their THIRD highest from 2007! However, it's still a very respectable appearance for this song, which took its time to hit a peak on my chart, but still became another top 5 hit for them.
31. Emerson Hart - I Wish The Best For You
PEAK: #2
And here's another surprise hit! The former Tonic frontman released his first solo album, "Cigarettes and Gasoline", in 2007, and this, the second single from it, reached the runner-up spot on my chart back in the spring. This ballad was quite a departure from the hard rock sounds of Tonic, but still a very welcome return to the scene.
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30. Kate Voegele - I Get It
PEAK: #8
So strong was Kate Voegele's dominance on my chart in 2008, that two tracks from her album "Don't Look Away" charted without being released as singles! This was the first of the two, which to date is her only song to miss the top 5 on my chart.
29. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
PEAK: #1 (1 week)
And talking about strong dominance... this was on my charts for both 2007 AND 2008! In 2007, when originally released in the UK, this was my #32 of that year. And thanks to its US success in 2008, it stayed strong on my chart, ranking even higher this year despite all of its top 10 weeks being in 2007, including its week at #1! This has become a true memorable classic, and will likely be remembered for years to come.
28. Sum 41 - With Me
PEAK: #6
Another band who pleasantly surprised me this year was Sum 41, and after several misses, they finally got the right song to make my top 10 for the first time in 2008. This has become my favourite song from them so far, and despite being a ballad, is still true to their rock sound, even if it's not anything like their uptempo punk songs.
27. Apocalyptica f/Adam Gontier - I Don't Care
PEAK: #9
Here's another surprise! I've never been a big fan of Three Days Grace (in fact, they have never even made the top 50 on my chart), yet when their singer teamed up with Finnish cello band Apocalyptica, the result was a top 10 hit on my chart! This shows that, given the right song, surprises really can happen, and this ranked all the way up at #27 for the year!
26. Kate Voegele - Lift Me Up
PEAK: #2
Here's the third highest appearance from Kate Voegele. This was her contribution to the AT&T Team USA soundtrack for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, a song that captures the spirit perfectly. This song just has Kate and the piano, with such scenes interspersed with Olympic scenes in the song's video, and managed to reach the runner-up spot on my chart, continuing a very impressive year for Kate.
25. Kate Voegele - I Won't Disagree
PEAK: #3
And here's the higher of the 2 non-single album tracks for Kate this year. This is also her second highest appearance for the year, with only her huge hit "Only Fooling Myself" remaining. Will that be #1 for the entire year?
24. Ryan Cabrera - Enemies
PEAK: #5
After the first single "Say" only barely hit the top 10, it took another song that was even better to follow it up and show that Ryan Cabrera, despite total lack of radio support these days, can still do music as good as he always has. This song became his 5th top 5 hit on my chart to date, and ranks at #24 for the year, his highest since "Shine On" in 2005.
23. Maroon 5 - Won't Go Home Without You
PEAK: #1 (5 weeks)
Here's a song that, near the end of 2007, spent 5 weeks at #1. Its momentum continued into 2008, and this ended up spending enough time on my chart in 2008 to rank at #23 for the entire year. However, they do have one big ballad higher up on here, despite not reaching #1... just how high did "Goodnight Goodnight" end up?
22. Simple Plan - Your Love Is A Lie
PEAK: #4
These guys just can't seem to make my top 20 for ANY year that they chart in! In 2003, they ranked at #21 with "Addicted" and in 2005, they ranked #24 with "Untitled". This year, despite peaking 2 spots higher than those two #6 hits, reaching #4, they got #22 for the year with another catchy pop/rock song that has quickly become one of my favourites from them. Another impressive addition to their catalogue!
21. Michelle Branch - Together
PEAK: #3
While I was waiting for her new album, "Everything Comes and Goes" to drop (it still hasn't been released yet), Michelle Branch goes and puts this song on the soundtrack to "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2". This definitely reminded me of the "Hotel Paper" album era, and I was happy that she at least gave us a teaser of some kind! I hope that her next album will have songs as good as this, that'll definitely make it worth the wait!
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20. Chris Brown - Forever
PEAK: #2
I never would've known Chris Brown would do a song this good.. but sure enough, after many minor hits, he finally hit it big on my chart this year. He went electro-pop on this one, which I find is his best single to date... still, it stopped short at #2 on my chart when it was out! But regardless, it's his highest appearance on any of my year-end charts to date.
19. Colbie Caillat - Realize
PEAK: #1 (1 week)
I realize that this song got off to a slow start, and even fell off after peaking at #35... but then I realized it got a second wind for me, and I realize that it eventually did reach #1 for a single week, becoming the third song to fall off, re-enter and hit #1 (I realize that "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield and "Ever The Same" by Rob Thomas are the others). I realize that none of her other singles - not even her debut "Bubbly" - could reach the top 20 on my chart, so I realize that this is by far my favourite from her. By now, you should also realize that this is her highest appearance on my year-end chart. I also realize I've said "realize" 9 times in this write-up. :P
18. OneRepublic - Stop & Stare
PEAK: #1 (2 weeks)
After teaming up with Timbaland last year on their huge hit "Apologize", OneRepublic released a follow-up single and album, "Dreaming Out Loud". It was a success, becoming their first #1 on my chart and my favourite from them so far, and ranking here in my top 20 for the year. Hopefully a follow-up album will be released in 2009!
17. Christina Aguilera - Keeps Gettin' Better
PEAK: #1 (4 weeks)
It was inevitable that whenever Christina Aguilera releases a lead-off single from a new album, it'll always hit #1 on my chart. Such was the case here, but I felt this was stronger than most Christina lead-off singles, as it spent 4 weeks at #1 on my chart. This electro-pop single showcases a new direction for Christina, and one I hope she'll continue to explore on her next studio album!
16. Hinder - Without You
PEAK: #1 (2 weeks)
It was clear that Hinder would try and repeat the success of "Lips Of An Angel"... and that's exactly what they did here. However, I liked this even more, as while the former reached #2 on my chart, this one managed to get #1 on my chart for 2 weeks (maybe the Christina song that it knocked out of #1 wasn't as strong as "Hurt"?) As it's still in the top 10 on my chart, it could be back for an encore in 2009.
15. Rihanna - Disturbia
PEAK: #2
This became my second favourite Rihanna single to date (trailing only "Unfaithful"), and a very worthy reason for re-releasing her huge-selling album "Good Girl Gone Bad". To date, eight singles have been released from that album, and this is definitely my favourite out of them. I have a feeling there'll be a new album from Rihanna before long, knowing her track record!
14. Natasha Bedingfield - Angel
PEAK: #1 (1 week)
This year, Natasha Bedingfield became the first British artist to get a second #1 on my chart. The first was "Unwritten", which due to being split between 2005 and 2006, was beaten in 2005 by "These Words" and in 2006 by "Single". This song, while not part of a split year, was also beaten by a non-#1, despite being one of my favourite singles from her so far.
13. Maroon 5 - Goodnight Goodnight
PEAK: #3
And here's the highest appearance for Maroon 5 on my year-end! This song originally peaked at #37 on my chart when rumoured to be the follow-up to "Won't Go Home Without You". Then, all of a sudden, the video was released sometime after "If I Never See Your Face Again", and this song got a second chart run! The second time around, it ended up peaking at #3, becoming one of my favourites from them to date.
12. Natasha Bedingfield - Pocketful of Sunshine
PEAK: #3
After the flop of "Love Like This" on my chart (it failed to chart entirely for me), I was skeptical as to whether Natasha would ever release another good song again. But, sure enough, she did, and this was the song that did it for her. And while it didn't hit #1 (the follow-up, "Angel", did though), this song was her true comeback for me.
11. Jonas Brothers - When You Look Me In The Eyes
PEAK: #1 (1 week)
And here's another song from the irresistible Jonas Brothers! This ballad reminds me of why I liked the boyband/teen pop era so much... and I was glad when a newer band of that type managed to release a song like this. It ended up becoming their first #1 on my chart, and hopefully won't be the last either! But 10 songs still managed to do better than the JoBros!
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8/10 Pocketful of Sunshine + Angel + Keeps Gettin' Better + Stop & Stare <333
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10/10
REALIZE
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Yay Bryan for showing some love to NB.
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I am a sucker for REALIZE.
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