Okay, admittedly, I'm not a big fan of "Good Feeling" (though I AM a fan of "Levels"). That said, I AM a big fan of "Judas", and if it wasn't for the brilliance of some of the other songs she released as singles this year, I'd probably remember it much more fondly than I do right now. The days of me calling the song "Bad Romance 2.0" are long gone, that's for sure.
Album: When the Sun Goes Down Writers: Antonina Armato, Tim James Producer(s): Rock Mafia
Standout Lyrics
"Everything's cool, yeah, it's all gonna be okay, yeah
And I know maybe I'll even laugh about it someday
But not today, no, 'cause I don't feel so good
I'm tangled up inside, my heart is on my sleeve
Tomorrow is a mystery to me"
Selena this year has taken me back to my teeny bopper years in the early 00's. "Love You Like a Love Song" is just a fun and light-hearted pop song you can't help but singalong to. My roommate and I did some karaoke to this song at a bar we went to in Houston, so much fun. Selena reminds me of a young Mandy Moore from back in the day, from the way she carries herself to the way she performs. Don't be quick to dismiss the girl, she makes some pretty good music. I'm sure Matty will love that she made the countdown. *ha*
Album: Sweeter Writers: Gavin DeGraw, Ryan Tedder Producer(s): Ryan Tedder
Standout Lyrics
"Dreams, that's where I have to go
to see your beautiful face anymore
I stare at a picture of you and listen to the radio
Hope, hope there's a conversation
where we both admit we had it good but
until then it's alienation, I know, that much is understood
And I realize"
I had the pleasure of seeing Gavin DeGraw live about two/three years ago at LSU with Sean Kingston. That was my first exposure to this talented underrated musician. "Not Over You" is such a beautiful mid-tempo track that Ryan Tedder helped put together. Give this man a few listens, he has some great music that most just don't hear because he isn't a huge mainstream artist. You'll mostly hear him on HAC/AC stations.