170. Miranda Lambert f. Carrie Underwood - Somethin' Bad
This song is pretty energetic and badass. Miranda is known for that. It was nice to see Carrie do that to. My only problem with the song is that it's a bit anticlimactic. The way they sing the chorus just doesn't hit a climax. I was expecting a high note or something epic or powerful, and all we get is "something bad about to happen" like they're just eating breakfast. Otherwise, this song kicks butt.
One of two appearances by Miranda Lambert & Carrie Underwood
169. Cheryl Cole - I Don't Care
Bonnie McKee can't go wrong when it comes to writing songs for girls that actually turn out good. Cheryl definitely needed it, because she doesn't shine on her own. The verses are good, but the chorus absolutely lacks energy and power and it just doesn't have that anthemic feel that this song should have. I'd rather listen to the Icona Pop song that screams out that lyric than this most of the time. At least this song is miles better than that garbage Crazy Stupid Love
Only appearance by Cheryl Cole
168. Karmin - I Want It All
I blame that stupid Get Lucky song from last year for the small influx in artists trying to imulate disco-funk pop songs earlier this year and late last year. Between Karmin, Havana Brown & Hedley, I think this song is the most likable. That doesn't mean it's epic though. I think honestly, Karmin lost their identity within this song, and that's why it flopped on top of the zero promo Epic gave them. Part of the reason I liked Acapella and Brokenhearted and Hello is because it actually felt like Karmin, and not some disco ripoff like this song. Well, regardless, at least this song is cute to bop to every once in awhile
Only appearance by Karmin
167. Hedley - Heaven In Our Headlights
This was one of the songs on the US EP that came out before the full album. It's one of the best on the EP, but it's definitely not Hedley's best song. But it's cute, carefree, harmless and adorable. The music video actually helps. But that's probably because Jacob is bae and knows to sell that sexy bod in Hedley's music videos
One of two appearances by Hedley
166. Calvin Harris f. Ayah Marar - Thinking About You
I was expecting this to be an early 2014 hit here in the US when I saw it starting to chart on the Hot 100, but alas it didn't happen. It's a cute harmless Calvin Harris song, but it's pretty clear Ayah Marar does not have star power to make this song a hit in the US, nor did I think Calvin. It's fine though, because other songs I like by him more have been more successful. But it was nice to see this chart on the Hot 100 at least.
Third of eight appearances by Calvin Harris. Only appearance by Ayah Marar
165. Little Mix - Move
As you guys know, Salute was released in the US in 2014 as opposed to 2013. So Move was promoted very lightly early in the year. Didn't make an impact on me last year, and it didn't make much of an impact on me this year either, but it's still catchy enough to get stuck in my head sometimes.
One of three appearances by Little Mix
164. Bonnie Anderson - Rodeo
This remix is the only thing on Youtube related to Rodeo apparently. Just great . Well regardless, the original song is an ok song from Bonnie. I got into her via Blackout, but I guess this remix is catchier than the original. But the song is just cute and simple, so I guess this is the best.
One of two appearances by Bonnie Anderson
163. Meghan Trainor - Dear Future Husband
This song is pretty catchy. It definitely gets stuck in your head, even if this style of music isn't really my thing usually. Meghan however is cool enough to get me into this EP. If the competition wasn't so stiff this year, this probably would have been higher. This song is still sassy as hell!
One of three appearances by Meghan Trainor
162. Jessie J f. Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj - Bang Bang
It's sad that Jessie J had to resort to this just to get a quick hit in the US again, and the worst part is that she only got that hit because of Ariana & Nicki. Personally, Ariana is kind of annoying on this song, but Jessie sounded really good. It still doesn't change the fact that this song was only created because Jessie was desperate for a US hit. And she still lost - this song is actually catchy as hell, but it's still so ingenuine of Jessie, which is why I ranked it so low, because I see right through her actions this era.
Second of six appearances by Ariana Grande, second of three appearances by Nicki Minaj and only appearance by Jessie J
161. Fifth Harmony - BO$$
When I first listened to this song, I was really into this song. It was fierce, feisty and ferocious. However, the more I listened to it, the more bothered I was by the lyrics. For such a bitchy song, they sure only had time to namedrop Michelle and Oprah...like...15 times. Really now? They couldn't namedrop other powerful women? I think that's why this was refused US radio play. They're writing team was too lazy to come up with a chorus that wasn't repetitive, let alone a chorus that namedropped Michelle 5 times all three times. No republican radio station is going to want Michelle's name thrown in 15 times in one song. It's sad because this song was so close to a Top 40 spot, but it got ****ed because of radio and lazy songwriters.
I Want It All is really good. Too bad, it flopped real hard. Move is like one of the few songs I use from Little Mix. Dear Future Husband is kinda tacky but I still love it. Bang Bang and BO$$ were catchy at first but they got annoying after a few listens.
DFH was alright, but since this is her first appearance, I see you ranked it appropriately.
I wish I liked Bo$$, but I just can't.
Bang Bang is so noisy...well that's been Jessie J this whole era. She has amazing vocal technique, but she needs to tone it down a bit because screeching your way through an era is not cute. I wish I liked that collab more.