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Ellie Goulding
Under Control
Halcyon Days
I see this song as Figure 8 part two. Co-written with Bonnie McKee, this song sees Ellie pushing herself even further into the electro-pop world. I love how sleek and dark this song is, and Ellie sounds better than ever. |
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Can't Hold Us (feat. Ray Dalton)
The Heist
The perfect follow up to Thrift Shop. It has such a motivational theme, you can't not like it. Macklemore absolutely destroys Ryan's beat, just as Ray Dalton's vocals compliment the instrumental perfectly. Although it was severely overplayed this year, I still never got sick of it. |
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Britney Spears
Perfume
Britney Jean
I thought this song sucked the first time I heard it. While I'm still not crazy about the dated production, I think this is the best song on Britney Jean. She sounds like she actually has power in her voice (if it's hers ) and she sings Sia's lyrics really well. |
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Pitbull
Timber (feat. Ke$ha)
Global Warming: The Meltdown
The only Pitbull song I can genuinely say I enjoy, except that's only because of Ke$ha (just like everyone else.) It's fun, sort of fresh, and Ke$ha sounds crazy good. It makes me wish this song was out when I saw them live. |
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Beyoncé
Mine (feat. Drake)
BEYONCÉ
I love the intro to this song. It's very honest and emotional, as Beyonce sings about her current feelings about her marriage. The second part of the song is even better. It's very melodic, and Drake's voice blends flawlessly with Bey's. |
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Ciara
Body Party
Ciara
I was originally surprised that Ciara went with this as the first single, as more R&B oriented than the rest of her (first) singles from this era, but it ended up paying off. The song is laid back, sensual, and Ciara's smooth vocals create the perfect atmosphere. |
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Sara Bareilles
Brave
The Blessed Unrest
The first single from Prism The Blessed Unrest shows Sara taking on a more Top 40 sound than ever before, and it's one her best singles. The theme of the song allows anyone to relate to it, and even if it got overshadowed by a much bigger, yet very similar Roar (), it still is a terrific song. |
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Lady Gaga
Gypsy
ARTPOP
One of the three listenable songs on ARTPOP. Yes, it is a bit Edge of Glory-esque, but it's such an empowering song. The piano intro leads into an epic sing-a-long chorus that makes you want to scream at the top of your lungs. It needs to be the third single because, honestly, it's the only choice they have. |
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Karmin
Acapella
Pulses
I know a lot of people can not stand this song, but I think it's such a fun song. Amy's raps are a bit cheesy, but they work with the song. The beat is what makes this song for me. That bridge is an atrocity, though |
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Passenger
Let Her Go
All the Little Lights
I initially shrugged this off before I heard it because I thought it was just going to be a generic Indie-Pop song, but after a few listens, I realized just how emotional and beautiful this song is. He sounds great, and the lyrics are flaw free. |
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Skylar Grey
Don't Look Down
Top 5: Back From the Dead, Final Warning, C'mon Let Me Ride, Glow In the Dark, ****, Man!
When I think of Skylar Grey, I think of the Skylar that was very dark and emotional in 2010. But with her debut, she's proved that she can be so much more than her image gives. While some songs may blend together at certain points, Skylar provides a fresh outlook in the Pop world, writing about topics ranging from murder to bicycles She really shocked me this year, as this album gets better with every listen. |
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