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JOSH_923's BEST OF 2013 | #1 REVEAL + RECAP! THANK Y'ALL!
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Give Me Love and Thrift Shop
I agree about Hung Up but somehow I still played it like 1463272849 times
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Austin Mahone "Say Somethin'"
Burn, Thrift Shop, We Own The Night, If You Could See Me Now, Juliet, Done., Hung Up, Say You're Just A Friend, Don't You Worry Child, Silver Lining (Crazy 'Bout You), Pop Danthology 2012, Miss
Movin' On, Unconditionally, Say Something by A Great Big World
Just an amazing two sets
Can't wait for more
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Come one, come all and welcome to Josh's Best of 2013!
Sorry for the crappy banner. Been very busy
Sorry for this disorganized update.
| 120. Demi Lovato - Neon Lights (4 Weeks/Peak:08) [November 16 (still charting) | 18-13-10-8]
I didn't like Demi's decision to release this at first, but holy crap when it got released, I loved it trillion times more. The video was soooo hot You will probably still be seeing this in next year's best of tho. (2 of 4) |
| 119. Train - Bruises (feat. Ashley Monroe) (1 Week/Peak:18) [January 5 | 18]
A 2012 leftover. This is one of the songs I didn't expect they'd release, but I'm thankful it did. Although it didn't do well this year, it was still a big part of my year and deserved a high spot in the list. Unfortunately, this is as high as it can get. (2 of 2 for Train, 1 of 1 for Ashley) |
| 118. Bamboo - Carousel (2 Weeks/Peak:16) [August 24-31 | 16-18]
The highest OPM (Original Pinoy (Filipino) Music) entry of the year. This is a perfect going home song and is one of my favorite songs by a Filipino ever. Thankfully King Bamboo came back strong as a solo artist! (1 of 1) |
| 117. Drake - Hold On, We're Going Home (feat. Majid Jordan) (2 Weeks/Peak:2@20) [November 2-9 | 20-20]
After releasing Started From The Bottom, I wasn't so psyched to hear his album. But this song changed my view. This is one of the three Drake songs I really like and is what I like the most from him right now. I didn't actually expect myself to like this song but I did. Hopefully, I can hear more songs like these from him and less of SFTB (1 of 1 for both) |
| 116. Karmin - Acapella (4 Weeks/Peak:07) [August 10-31 | 19-7-9-17]
I was so excited to hear this when it came out and it didn't disappoint. I was so addicted to it especially to its bridge. I overplayed it so much that eventually, I got tired. And sadly, it didn't match the epicness that is Brokenhearted. But it is still a pretty good song tho. (1 of 1) |
| 115. Fall Out Boy - Young Volcanoes (---/Peak:24)
Before Beyonce's epic comeback, there was Fall Out Boy's. I was shocked when I heard they were disbanding, but I was more shocked when they came back again. Their comeback was, is and always will be epic. Plus they are doing videos for all of their songs on their new album so that made it even more epic. This is one of the first 6 they made, this was probably the worst of the 6 videos but the song is still so catchy. I also regret not letting this chart in my c/d and not too high in this list but don't worry, there will be MORE FOB to come. (1 of 5) |
| 114. Emblem3 - Chloe (You're The One I Want) (4 Weeks/Peak:03) [June 29-July 20 | 9-3-5-15]
One of my biggest guilty pleasures of the year. OMG it even charted as high as #3. Anyway, this is actually a really nice song and a very catchy one and has a really nice message. But it got old way too fast as well. (1 of 1) |
| 113. Bastille - Things We Lost In The Fire (3 Weeks/Peak:14) [August 17-31 | 14-19-20]
One of my favorite new artists of the year. I thought this was a solo act tho. lol But anyway, I like their style of music and this song is a really nice song. Although it didn't match with Pompeii, it is still a pretty nice follow-up. Hopefully this will succeed in the US like how Pompeii is doing right now. (1 of 2) |
| 112. The Band Perry - Better Dig Two (5 Weeks/Peak:11) [January 26-February 23 | 20-18-11-12-19]
Overly attached girlfriend, is that you? Anyway, this song sounds creepy but it's still nice to listen and sing along to. It never really got old to me but I never really loved it so 112 is probably a good enough rank for it. (2 of 2) |
| 111. Eminem - The Monster (feat. Rihanna) (---/Peak:21)
The most unexpected addition to my stanlist this year is Eminem. I am a fan of some of his hits but I'm not really a fan of him, until a month after Berzerk's release when I got really addicted. Then he released Survival and Rap God, and then I found myself downloading his whole album. This song is one of its highlights and though it is not in par with LTWYL, it is still a great collaboration and will be on my Best of 2014. (1 of 3 for Eminem, 3 of 4 for Rihanna) |
| 110. Avril Lavigne - Let Me Go (feat. Chad Kroeger) (7 Weeks/Peak:09) [October 26 (still charting) | 12-9-12-15-19-20-20]
This song is so emotional I can't even. It's a nice collaboration but it just didn't make it on par with her other ballads. (1 of 3 for Avril, 1 of 1 for Chad) |
| 109. Pink - True Love (feat. Lily Allen) (5 Weeks/Peak:10) [July 6-August 3 | 14-10-11-11-17]
This is probably the year that I like Pink the most. Her singles are all really nice and this is no exception. Another cute collaboration which sounds like the Please Don't Leave Me of the TTAL era. I love how she creates the weirdest love songs and still make them work and sound good. You will see her last song on this countdown soon. Very soon. (2 of 3 for Pink, 1 of 1 for Lily) |
| 108. Cassadee Pope - Wasting All These Tears (3 Weeks/Peak:12) [August 3-17 | 16-12-15]
I loved Hey Monday so when I saw her on The Voice, I knew she would be my bet. Thankfully she won and her first single didn't disappoint me at all. This is a nice song but the video is weird because she didn't even shed a single tear. Anyway, this is her only solo song in the list but you will see her soon. (1 of 2) |
| 107. Austin Mahone - What About Love (5 Weeks/Peak:14) [July 13-August 10 | 20-14-15-15-17]
Austin's last song in the chart finds its way to #107. He sounds mature for a kid his age and if I consider Say Somethin and SYJAF as guilty pleasures, this one is not. I actually like this song a lot. He didn't sound like how he did in SYJAF tbh. (3 of 3) |
| 106. The Neighbourhood - Sweater Weather (5 Weeks/Peak:12) [September 21-October 19 | 20-14-12-15-17]
A band to watch out for. This is the perfect song for the sweater weather. Relaxing and soothing to the ears. Hope to hear more of this band in 2014. (1 of 1) |
| 105. Ariana Grande - Right There (feat. Big Sean) (10 Weeks/Peak:15) [September 21 (still charting) | 15-17-17-19-NR-NR-17-16-17-16-16-16]
The first of many Ariana Grande songs. What can I say, she's awesome. The Way and Baby I were guilty pleasures, but when I heard AINE and the rest of her album, I am now proud to be a fan. This song is in the weaker half of the album but is still awesome. It never charted in my daily countdown tho and never got to higher than 15 but I still love it a lot. (1 of 5 for Ariana, 1 of 1 for Big Sean) |
| 104. Tim McGraw - Highway Don't Care (feat. Taylor Swift & Keith Urban) (6 Weeks/Peak:2@13) [May 25-June 29 | 20-13-13-14-17-20]
I listened to this song because Taylor was in it, but I'm surprised that Tim was the one who made me love it. One of the best country songs I've heard this year and ever. Taylor's parts slayed as well. (This is also the first of Taylor's 8 appearances, the most for this year) (1 of 1 for Tim and Keith, 1 of 8 for Taylor) |
| 103. Paramore - Now (7 Weeks/Peak:09) [February 23-April 6 | 18-15-10-9-11-17-20]
Weakest Paramore debut single, and single at that, ever. From a flawfree album, they chose this. But still it's a nice song, I'm just disappointed that it was released as the debut. One more Paramore appearance but it will be high. (2 of 3 for the band, 2 of 4 for Hayley) |
| 102. Travie McCoy - Rough Water (feat. Jason Mraz) (7 Weeks/Peak:2@11) [October 26 (still charting) | 15-11-13-11-12-13-19]
Another cute song. The chorus is cute and the Titanic verse also rocks. It would've made the top 100 if it were released a little bit earlier but still. 102 is so close. (1 of 1 for Travie, 1 of 2 for Jason) |
| 101. Jonas Brothers - Pom Poms (6 Weeks/Peak:03) [April 13-May 18 | 4-3-5-10-11-18]
I was soooo psyched to see that JoBros was back. This is another huge guilty pleasure. I got so LSS'ed to it when it got released (as you can see in its first 3 weeks in my c/d) and IDK but it's the JoBros and I've always liked them. Sorry, don't judge me. Anyway, I still like it but 101 is the highest it can get I guess. They wrap up the bottom half of the chart (2 of 2) |
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FAVORITE COLLABORATION
And the winner is... |
FAVORITE COLLABORATION
TAYLOR SWIFT - EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED (FEAT. ED SHEERAN)
Cutest collaboration ever. Cutest video ever. Ever since Red's release, this has always been my favorite track. It just feels and sounds so sweet and cute. It is just so frickin' cute. I'm so happy they released it as a single and created the cutest video ever. Hoping for more Taylor/Ed collabos in the future.
Runners-Up: Just Give Me A Reason and Almost Is Never Enough |
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FAVORITE BALLAD!
The nominees are:
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Taylor Swift - Everything Has Changed (feat. Ed Sheeran)
Christina Aguilera - Just A Fool (feat. Blake Shelton)
Passenger - Let Her Go
One Direction - Little Things
Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man |
Thoughts? Tune in in a few hours for the results as well as the start of the top 100 and the first set of best artists!
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My favorites from this set are Acapella, Let Me Go and Sweater Weather.
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Bastille & Cassadee so low great set anyway
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I like "Everything has changed" but I prefer "Just Give Me A Reason" by far.
Ballad: "When I Was Your Man" easy choice
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let me go, sweater weather, chloe, what about love, right there
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The monster and let me go are the best on the list
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Ariana Grande <3
Bruno for the win!
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17/20. Right There got impressive stats yet it missed the Top 10.
Everything Has Changed <3
Little Things FTW
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One Direction - Little Things
They should win
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14/20
Highway Don't Care is so underrated
One of the best country songs of the year for sure
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The Neon Lights music video is amazing! but the song... is not my favorite from her
Acapella is my fave song from Karmin! thanks to that now I love their music.
The Tings We Lost In Fire!! my favorite Bastille song.
The Monster is great.
Sweater Weather is one of the most amazing songs from 2013! too bad I discovered that song way too late
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13/20. Wasting All These Tears, Let Me Go, What About Love, Neon Lights
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This set i like it so much
Bastille & Drake
Ballad: In my opinion: Passenger - Let Her Go
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17/20, love that Bastille, Pink, Ariana, and Demi are here
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Neon Lights, Hold On We're Going Home, Acapella and The Monster.
Let Me Go, True Love, What About Love, Right There and Now.
Everything Has Changed.
I want that to win best ballad, too... either that or Let Her Go (wouldn't mind Just A Fool, though).
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Paramore, Drake, FOB, Bastille.
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Jonas, Paramore, Ariana Grande
Let Me Go
Emblem3, Karmin, Bastille they are great !!!!
Demi
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Let Me Go, Acapella Love how much you put into these updates! Amazing!
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Demi, Austin, Fifth Harmony, Macklemore, Cassadee, Emblem3, Ellie, Katy, Avril & Karmin
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