10. Kiss Me Once - Kylie Minogue Favorite song:"Sparks" Blurb: This is album #12 from pop sensation Kylie Minogue. This album marked Kylie's first (and last) album with Roc Nation with a deal to grow her name in the US. This album had high highs and low lows, but in the end, it ends up being an enjoyable listen. Not much replay value, but definitely worth a few spins. Standouts include "Into The Blue", "Million Miles", "Sexercise", "Kiss Me Once", "Sleeping With The Enemy" and "Sparks".
9. Sparks - Imogen Heap Favorite song:"Minds Without Fear" Blurb: After spending over 4 years working on this album, it finally saw release and it was no disappointment. With songs inspired from her time in various different countries, this album definitely was an self-improvement for Imogen. She keeps evolving and changing with each album. Some tracks you can't miss are "Entanglement", "The Listening Chair", "Telemiscommunications", "Minds Without Fear" and "Me The Machine". Definitely not like anything else in the pop world. Great job Imogen!
8. Sucker - Charli XCX Favorite song:"Sucker" Blurb: What an album! If anyone can write the best kiss-off album of all time, it would be Charli XCX. With her rebellious anthems like "Sucker", "Break The Rules" and "Famous" and other teenage subjects, this is like the ideal teen album. Definitely an improvement from her mixtapes, IMO. No song on this album is bad, and that is rare in an album. Yes, some are weaker, but I could listen to this album all the way through without skipping. Wonderful job, Charli, and I can't wait for the next!
Kiss Me Once is alright... not my favorite Kylie album but I like it. "Into The Blue" wasn't first single material imo tho and I love Sucker! One of my favorite albums by a female artist released in 2014
30. Alone With Me - Cher Lloyd Video: Blurb: I love the vocals being used as an instrument firstly and foremost. I love the bridge, and choruses a lot to match for average (but not bad) verses. Probably my favorite Cher Lloyd song in general, and not just exclusively from the album.
29. Kiss Me Once - Kylie Minogue Video: Blurb: This song is my 2nd favorite song from the album with the same title, from the marching-esque intro, to the buzzing background effects to the huge chorus, this song definitely packs a punch that certain songs on the album could have really used. Definitely has a Kylie-feel to the song which is probably what gives the song it's magic.
28. No Control - One Direction Video: Blurb: The first of 3 songs from their album "FOUR" to make an appearance. This song is definitely a highlight from the album. With the catchy and loud chorus, and great vocal performances, it evens out the average production given to the song.
27. Sucker - Charli XCX Video: Blurb: With the crazy intro, and the catchy chorus, this is a sure-fire banger. The verses are wonky, but I love it. The bridge is noisy but super catchy as well. This song makes me feel empowered after a break-up. Definitely a great intro track into a great teen-pop kiss-off anthem album. Love it!
26. The Draw - Bastile Video: Blurb: An instant favorite from the Bastille re-release "All This Bad Blood". This is probably the most pop-punk song on the album and I love their take on it! I love their lyricism and everything about this song, tbh. His vocals on it are not his best, but no complaints. This is not their last appearance on the Top 40 Songs list.