Here's the thing about Paramore: They perform so many different styles of music that it's really hard to dislike EVERY song they've ever made. They're bound to have made a song that any music fan can enjoy in some capacity. Want a hard rock tune? "Careful". Want a love song? "The Only Exception". Want something truly inspirational? "Hallelujah". And so on. Other than Hayley, their diversity is the one thing I love about Paramore the most.
Here's the thing about Paramore: They perform so many different styles of music that it's really hard to dislike EVERY song they've ever made. They're bound to have made a song that any music fan can enjoy in some capacity. Want a hard rock tune? "Careful". Want a love song? "The Only Exception". Want something truly inspirational? "Hallelujah". And so on. Other than Hayley, their diversity is the one thing I love about Paramore the most.
One day I will listen to all of their discography. For some reason, Paramore is a band that I just think that is there and never really fully paid attention too. Maybe I should.
The lead single of Linkin Park's latest album and after hearing the whole album I could understand why this song was chosen for a lead single because this song packs a punch! Can we talk about the drums in this song? Amazing. The guitar is stellar work too. The surpise collab of Rakim caught me off guard but he works really well in this song. Chester's vocal is great per usual. The only issue of this song in particular I wish that the lyrics were a little better for a lead single but other than that I really do like this one. Not my favorite from the album but I understood why it was a lead single.
84. Lindsey Stirling f/ Dia Frampton - We Are Giants
I already talked a little bout this one in my album review but lets go with more in depth of this song. This song has beautiful strings in the beginning then Dia Frampton (whos my favorite Voice contestant) comes soaring with her vocals which I loved in this song. Too me, Dia's tone is what makes this song really good. The insturemntal is kinda whatever and basic but Dia's voice? Love it.
83. Sylvan Esso - Coffee
I'm not sure how I came about this song, but I'm glad I did because this is a really clever song. What I love most about this one its simple melody. Sylvan's vocal in this is sultry and classy. I have not heard of her voice before this song but something about her vocal is calming to the ears. Maybe I should check out more of her stuff.
82. Sheppard - Geronimo
Can you feel it?! You can tell this song will be a jam right from the song. I've recently just heard about Sheppard through the internet (where I hear most of my music these days). I feel like Katy Perry is singing the vocals lol, but I kinda like the girls vocal better h34r:. That chorus is catchy. SAY. GERONIMO! :bobo: My favorite part is the last verse. So good.
81. Magic! - Rude
Why you gotta be so rude? OMG This song. It's so funny and good at the same time, lol. I don't think its meant to be funny but its just the way the vocal is delivered in this song that is hilarious to me, and you know what? It works. Not sure if they intended that way but whenever I hear this song my friends who get drunk start singing the chorus (LOL). This song did get overplayed but its one of those that I didn't really mind that it got overplayed in the summer. And truth be told I really do like the sound of this song even though the chorus is funny lol.
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85. Linkin Park - Guilty All The Same:
84. Lindsey Stirling f/ Dia Frampton - We Are Giants:
83. Sylvan Esso - Coffee:
82. Sheppard - Geronimo:
81. Magic! - Rude:
I think I was introduced to Sam Smith with this song. Before like he actually blew up I believe. One I first heard this song I thought it had really catchy chorus with the kids singing it and Sam sounds good to it as well. The radio overplayed though thus the ranking is low for it. Overall the production stood out for me more than anything. Also the music video is great.
79. Charli XCX - Boom Clap
So this song was for a movie soundtrack, which I still didn't see since its not my kind of thing but this song was again all over the radio. Charli XCX really blew up in 2014 with Fancy and Boom Clap. Right away the song brings you in with Charlis vocal from the start. The lyrics are very catchy for a pop song. Charli really knows how to write good catchy choruses as we see with her other singles. I like how the song has gone from a fast build to a slow build through out the song. I love the bridge. "And you keep burning me up with all of your love."
78. BANKS - Goddess
BANKS makes her first appearance on the song list! Like I said in the albums review, I'm in love with BANKS. I think she has a great unique voice that not many of the main pop star girls have these days which is a unique voice. BANKS in this song has great delivery and can I say the background vocals are so damn haunting/so good? The production is cool as well, but for me the lyrics and the background vocals make the song.
77. Schoolboy Q - Man of the Year
Some of you might hate this, I can already tell but for some reason I just don't. It just one of those songs that I hear I get really pumped up to listen too. It's obviously a guy type of the song but can't help like it lmao. That chours is just so damn catchy. MAN OF THE YEAR, MAN OF THE YEAR, bounce! .
76. John Mayer - XO
So John Mayer decided to cover a Beyonce track out of the blue. And it's fantastic. I really prefer this to the original because of John's take on this song. Mayer has this sweet calming voice in this song that I absolutely love. Everytime I listen to this song or any Mayer song I can feel dozed off (in a good way) or focused. Something about Mayers music does that too me. The lyrics are really great. Credit to Beyonce for that but John's delivery is better for me.
75. Fall Out Boy - Centuries
Fall Out Boy is always one of those bands that I really liked back in the day but would come up again here and there. They had a good year in 2014. Patrick sounds really good in this. The chorus is again a standout for this one because it gets you pumped up.
74. Schoolboy Q - Studio
Schoolboy's back on the list! I really love the sample in this song and the production. cause I'm in the studio trying to get you babe... I really love that line for some reason. Its just a good song to vibe too, you know? Nothing really else to say.
73. Sam Smith - I'm Not The Only One
This isn't one of my favorite Sam Smith singles but that doesn't mean I don't like it. I obviously do! I can see why people have this song high up on there lists. Sam sounds good on this one. The overall song is nice, but i dont know. It's just not my favorite Sam Smith single so far. The video pissed me off too..I hate cheaters.
72. Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good
TBH I don't really have a write up for this song. I just think its a good jam, and I have a funny story that I heard this at work one day lmao. So I was working at retail, and this song came on during my shift and i just started jamming . It was a slow day, thankfully lol.
71. Jhene Aiko - W.A.Y.S
Ughhhh Jhene Aiko's voice. I love herrr tone. One of my favorite new RnB artists in a long time. She just sounds really good on this one, and it was instantly one of my favorites from her debut album because of the way she is singing. Did I mention that I love her tone? SO GOOD. The line You gotta keep going, you gotta keep going delivery hits me because that delivery is powerful.
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80. Naughty Boy/f Sam Smith - La La La:
79. Charli XCX - Boom Clap:
78. BANKS - Goddess:
77. Schoolboy Q - Man of the Year:
76. John Mayer - XO:
75. Fall Out Boy - Centuries:
74. Schoolboy Q - Studio:
73. Sam Smith - I'm Not The Only One:
72. Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good:
71. Jhene Aiko - W.A.Y.S: