Today, songs #60 - #51 and Album/Video 6 make their debut!
Today brings generic to original, flops to tops, blasphemy to partying, it has it all.
LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
SO OVERPLAYED. I can't even stand it, but I can't deny that it's so fun to party to.
Colbie Caillat - Brighter Than the Sun
Breezy Pop tune that is absolute perfection for Summer. Wish it was bigger, though.
Young the Giant - Cough Syrup
Amazing song, I wish I had found out about this song much earlier in the year.
Beyoncé - Best Thing I Never Had
Reminds me of Vanessa Carlton, but it's still a great song. It doesn't really fit in with 4, though.
Lady GaGa - Marry the Night
I actually thought this song would be huge Still a great song, even though I have no ****ing idea what half of the lyrics mean.
Kelly Clarkson - Honestly
One of the many gems on Stronger, this song is very impacting and leaves a mark on you IMO.
Nicki Minaj - Fly (feat. Rihanna)
I think this song is vastly overrated, but it's still a great song. I love Nicki's verses, and, of course, Rihanna's chorus.
Lady GaGa - Judas
Good song
Beyoncé - Party (feat. André 3000)
SUCH A CHILL SONG. I love the beat and it gives me 90's R&B tease.
Britney Spears - I Wanna Go
Catchy as hell, but also repetitive. I like the video, though.
Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday
Favorites: Romans Revenge, Did It On Em, Fly, Super Bass, Moment 4 Life, Muny, Girls Fall Like Dominoes, Save Me
Yes, I know this was released in 2010, but I just finally got around to buying it this (last?) year. It's a great Hip-Pop record, one of the best released in 2010 IMO. It's her debut full of raps and sincere songs. She displays her vulnerable side (See: Save Me) but also goes full force on songs such as Romans Revenge and I'm the Best. I think if she can create a perfect blend of Pop and Hip Hop (Super Bass), she can become even bigger.
6. Britney Spears - Criminal A very action packed video. She also looks the best she has in years in the video, to me It's pretty much softcore ****, though. But you can tell they actually thought this video out before making it. Definitely the best video she has put out this era.
And YAAAS at "Criminal" being in your video best of. The video deserved so much more-- her team should have unblocked it on youtube! The song deserved more success too!
And YAAAS at "Criminal" being in your video best of. The video deserved so much more-- her team should have unblocked it on youtube! The song deserved more success too!
I know! Criminal is seriously one of the best videos she's ever made.
Today, songs #50 - #41 and Album/Video 6 make their debut!
Pretty much album tracks and over-played messes. But hey! We're finally at the Top 50!
Kelly Clarkson - You Love Me
Very anthem-sounding. It's beat reminds me of the 80's. Very relate-able song.
Cobra Starship - You Make Me Feel (feat. Sabi)
This song is so repetitive and dumb, but I found myself humming it all the time.
Swedish House Mafia - Save the World
I found this song on a whim, but I love the beat buildup and the music video with the dogs is cool, as well.
Britney Spears - Criminal
It flopped, but I still think it's one of the best on Femme Fatale. I love the whole concept and sound of it.
Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
Very cheesy and I made this list before this song was everywhere...I can't stand it at this point but who knows, maybe I will end up liking it a lot again.
Kelly Clarkson - Dark Side
SMASH. Such a great song. The music box instrumental is very eerie and sets the perfect tone to the song.
Dev - In the Dark
Love the beat, which is why the song was popular.
Beyoncé - I Was Here
Very impacting song. It pretty much reflects on Bey's life, and I absolutely adore the production.
Gym Class Hereos - Stereo Hearts (feat. Adam Levine)
Back when this song first leaked, I was addicted to it. Now, I think it's better if I tried to forget about it.
Avril Lavigne - Smile
I love the chorus. I think I'm one of the only people who thought this song would smash. Oh well.
Avril Lavigne - Goodbye Lullaby
Favorites: What the Hell, Push, Wish You Were Here, Smile, I Love You, Everybody Hurts, Goodbye, Darlin
Don't hate, I actually really like this album. It portrays both of her prior persona's (Goth and Preppy). While it feels like some songs were just thrown on there to be singles (WTH and Smile), I overall think it's a generally cohesive album. Such a shame it did as bad as it did, I don't think it deserved it at all.
5. Beyoncé - Countdown Very simple video, but it plays to Bey's personality, which makes it such a great and entertaining video. She was very inspired while making this video, "borrowing" concepts from the choreography of Teresa De Keersmaeker, but, again, it was just inspiration. I love the sets and colors they used.