DRjuss06's Best of 2013: The TWEARKATHON Countdown!
Today is the fifth update and we will be starting the Top 10. Today I will name the songs, albums, music videos and artists that place 6-10.
Tomorrow I will reveal #s 4 and 5 to then do a two part finale: (1) Top 3 Music Videos, Top 3 Artists and The Top Latin Songs of the year, #s 6-10 and then (2) Top 3 Songs, Top 3 Albums and the Top 5 Latin Songs of the year.
Enjoy!!!!
TOP SONGS OF THE YEAR
#s 10-6
10. RADIOACTIVE- IMAGINE DRAGONS- PEAK: 2
One of two songs to land in the top 10 of the year while not hitting the top spot. This song was everywhere this year and unfortunately was blocked by some of the biggest hits on my chart. The song remained in the top 5 for 8 weeks with 5 of those stuck at #2.
2012: We Are Young- Fun. feat. Janelle Monae
2011: Set Fire To The Rain- Adele
2010: DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love- Usher feat. Pitbull
9. ROYALS- LORDE- PEAK: 1 [X2 WEEKS]
A big surprise. At first i didn't care about Lorde or any of her music and then i decided to download her EP and i was blown away, one of the best albums I've heard in a while. Pure Heroine was also amazing. This is Lorde's last entry on the songs chart this year.
2012: Stronger- Kelly Clarkson
2011: Give Me Everything- Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo
2010: Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) (Remix)- Alicia Keys feat. Drake
8. GORILLA- BRUNO MARS- PEAK: 1 [X1 WEEK, 4 DAYS]
The little song that could. This song hit #1 with only Airplay earlier in the year and after i went to his concert it returned to #1. The song kept its momentum after the premiere of its music video, spending enough time on the chart to land the song in the Top 10. My favorite song from the album without a doubt. The song is one of three songs to hit #1 on the weekly chart after hitting #1 in the old daily chart.
2012: Sweet Nothing- Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch
2011: We Found Love- Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
2010: Edge Of Desire- John Mayer
7. WASTING ALL THESE TEARS- CASSADEE POPE- PEAK: 2
Another song to land in the top 10 without hitting the top spot. This song is magic and it bounced so much on my chart that it lands in this position, higher than some of the biggest hits of the year. I wish Cassadee all the luck in the world and hopefully she can become the biggest star of the Voice.
2012: If I Ever Get Around To Living- John Mayer
2011: Last Friday Night (TGIF)- Katy Perry
2010: Back To December- Taylor Swift
6. JUST GIVE ME A REASON- P!NK FEAT. NATE RUESS- PEAK: 1 [X15 DAYS]
Probably one of my favorite collaborations this year. This song screams goodness. P!nk and Nate's voices blend so well and I'm so happy this song became a huge hit.
2012: Your Body- Christina Aguilera
2011: Marry The Night- Lady Gaga
2010: Telephone- Lady Gaga feat. Beyoncé
TOP ALBUMS OF THE YEAR
#s 10-6
10. THE GREAT GATSBY: MUSIC FROM BAZ LUHRMANN'S FILM- VARIOUS ARTISTS
Such an amazing album. Every single song in this album is perfect and the movie is very close to perfect itself. Jay-Z did an amazing job overseeing this album.
2012: Born This Way- Lady Gaga
2011: F.A.M.E.- Chris Brown
2010: The Element of Freedom- Alicia Keys
Key Tracks:
- Love Is Blindness by Jack White
- Young & Beautiful by Lana Del Rey
- Back To Black by Beyoncé & André 3000
- Hearts A Mess by Gotye
- Over The Love by Florence + The Machine
9. CATARSIS- BELINDA
The highest ranking album by a latin artist this year. Belinda takes the honor by also having the highest ranking latin song and being the highest ranking artist. She also takes the honor of having one of the top 3 music videos of the year (wont spoil the surprise ). This album is not as good as he previous ones tbh but its a jam, a pure latin pop dance album. Go get it!
Key Tracks:
- En El Amor Hay Que Perdonar
- En La Obscuridad
- I Love You (Te Quiero) feat. Pitbull
- No Me Vuelvo A Enamorar
- Bailaria Sobre El Fuego
8. PARADISE VALLEY- JOHN MAYER
Such a good album but at the same time a disappointment. This is the lowest ranked new album by Mayer after hitting #1 in 2010 with "Battle Studies" and #2 last year with "Born And Raised." The album is good but in terms of the compilation of my chart other albums were better.
Key Tracks:
- Wildfire
- Dear Marie
- Paper Doll
- I Will Be Found (Lost At Sea)
- Waitin' On The Day
7. BANGERZ- MILEY CYRUS
Such an underrate album tbh. Yes, some of the songs are not really good and she tries to hard at times but there are times where she shines and she does effortlessly. Miley definitely had the best year, good job girl!
Key Tracks:
- Wrecking Ball
- Drive
- Someone Else
- We Can't Stop
- Adore You
6. YEEZUS- KANYE WEST
Such a great album! The only reason why it doesnt rank higher is because none of the singles made an impact on my chart. Kanye is a genius, deal with it!
Key Tracks:
- I Am A God feat. God
- New Slaves
- Black Skinhead
- Hold My Liquor
- Blood On The Leaves
- Bound 2
Catarsis only #9
Royals!!! Yaaay! I love the song, and the music video! You're one of the few members on here that loves that music video, it's simple but great