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RETRO | Albums Eventually | Singles Recap p.17
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Mess at Mary not getting responses. Y'all not gonna do Queen Lambert wrong like that.
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Drunk In Love, Break Free
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Secrets & DIL, good picks
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| 44. Lips Are MovinMeghan Trainor
Title Pop October 21st, 2014
This is a bop, and a cute follow-up to All About That Bass. Dear Future Husband is way better, and Title is arguably up to par, but they're all great so we can get over it and listen to Meghan her holy hymns. I hope this girl is the next actual pop star because she's great.♥
Fun Fact: Meghan's second highest... or third, if we count songwriting credits. |
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Just listened to Secrets for the first time, and I gotta say- I'm pleasantly surprised.
Lips Are Movin' is such a fun song!
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You're really not putting Iggy on here at all? Wow
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Well, I'm not too familiar with most of the first batch of tracks ("Secrets" and "Drunk In Love" are fine, though), but, as I expected, your words on the tracks are more than entertaining enough to make me continue reading. Let's go, Retro.
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| 43. BlameCalvin Harris & John Newman
Motion Dance/Electronic September 5th, 2014
One of the things I have a slight weakness for is well-done EDM, and this is my favorite song so fat on which Calvin has taken lead credit. The main synth riff is probably one of my favorite moments in music this year. ♥
Fun Fact: Only entry a credited artist for both artists. |
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Well, I'm not too familiar with most of the first batch of tracks ("Secrets" and "Drunk In Love" are fine, though), but, as I expected, your words on the tracks are more than entertaining enough to make me continue reading. Let's go, Retro.
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I'll have some more shade later, don't worry - I knew people would like reading the comments more than listening to some of the songs.
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Blame!
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"Lips Are Movin'" and AATB are my least favorite Meghan songs. "Title" and Dark Future Horse >>>
Slay at Meghan charting, though! I do hope she becomes a full-fledged pop star.
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| 42. First Things FirstNeon Trees
Pop Psychology Pop Rock (don't ask me, I used Wikipedia) April 8th, 2014
Okay, so Neon Trees kind of faded into obscurity/irrelevance for a while before the release of their latest lead single, and they were never a group I thought I'd like. Everybody Talks was okay, and Animal was brilliant, but I never bothered to care more. UNTIL THIS ALBUM.♥
Fun Fact: I'm kind of in love with Tyler Glenn and he's HOT as a blonde, someone get me his number. |
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I haven't listened to this song before. Let me give it a shot.
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Only one more today before the recap! The song is by a female artist who we haven't seen yet on the countdown; she's pretty new. Any guesses?
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| 50. Bang BangAriana Grande, Jessie J, & Nicki Minaj
My Everything/Sweet Talker • Pop • July 29th, 2014
One of the biggest female collaborations of the year, what this song most offers is simply being kickass. Powerhouse vocals from Jessie J and this year's it-girl Ariana Grande and an appearance by Nicki help make this a killer track that hooks you instantly. And, I mean, let's be honest - who doesn't want to show their man how they could blow his mind? ♥
Fun Fact: This is poor Jessie her only entry so sad; it's also Nicki's but she matters so I won't shade her. |
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This song is just...
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If Gypsy doesn't win
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Why would it even chart
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| 47. Break FreeAriana Grande & Zedd
My Everything • Pop • July 3rd, 2014
I promise this is the last really basic song for quite a while - trust. In fact, as much as I love Ariana and Zedd and as often as I sing this song in my car alone away from the shame of society, that's why it ranked a bit lower than I'd expected. It's basic. It's like following up a three-course gourmet meal with a McDonald's cheesebruger; I ****ing love McDonald's (to which my dress pants can attest) but gurl.♥
Fun Fact: This is Zedd's highest (and only, not counting G.U.Y.) entry on the list. Bye, bitch! |
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wow, this song and its lyrics are kinda basic but Zedd's work is amazing here. his best since Clarity *single*
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Glad we agree.
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Couldn't expect anything else but this from you tbh.
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| 46. Drunk in LoveBeyoncι & Jay-Z
Beyoncι • R&B • December 17th, 2014
This is a damn good song, let me tell you. From the moment you hear the intro you (attempt to) sing along, I don't care who you are. This got everyone so pressed with its streaming POWER and I loved it! That said, this isn't Bey's best single from her self titled album. It's got impact, it's catchy, it's got the production, but there's better. ♥
Fun Fact: This is the highest entry on the list by at least one of these artists. Or both. Or maybe just the one who slightly resembles a camel. Jay-Z. It's his. |
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Definition of anthem.
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Only one more today before the recap! The song is by a female artist who we haven't seen yet on the countdown; she's pretty new. Any guesses?
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Cher Lloyd, maybe?
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| 41. No EnemieszKiesza
Sound of A Woman Deep House November 23rd, 2014
There is a god, and She is good. Kiesza is unique and brings a fresh experience to the face of modern pop, while revitalizing mainstream interest in an older genre that deserves more attention. This track is one of the prime examples of her artistry and one of the best songs any pop/dance female has released in quite a while. ♥
Fun Fact: I once went through a phase in which I only listened to house music. That includes the cheesy 90's singles like "Rhythm Is a Dancer" and "What is Love?" No, I'm not even sorry. |
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| 41. No EnemieszKiesza
Sound of A Woman Deep House November 23rd, 2014
There is a god, and She is good. Kiesza is unique and brings a fresh experience to the face of modern pop, while revitalizing mainstream interest in an older genre that deserves more attention. This track is one of the prime examples of her artistry and one of the best songs any pop/dance female has released in quite a while. ♥
Fun Fact: I once went through a phase in which I only listened to house music. That includes the cheesy 90's singles like "Rhythm Is a Dancer" and "What is Love?" No, I'm not even sorry. |
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I kinda love you.
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RECAP #1
Entries So Far... 50-41
| 50. Bang BangAriana Grande, Jessie J, & Nicki Minaj
My Everything/Sweet Talker Pop July 29th, 2014
One of the biggest female collaborations of the year, what this song most offers is simply being kickass. Powerhouse vocals from Jessie J and this year's it-girl Ariana Grande and an appearance by Nicki help make this a killer track that hooks you instantly. And, I mean, let's be honest - who doesn't want to show their man how they could blow his mind? ♥
Fun Fact: This is poor Jessie her only entry so sad; it's also Nicki's but she matters so I won't shade her. |
| 49. G.U.Y. (Girl Under You)Lady Gaga (and pretty much Zedd too lbr)
ARTPOP Pop March 28th, 2014
This is the sole eligible entry from my really frustrating, eccentric to-say-the-least fave. Now, aside from the fact that she had some infinitely better choices on the record, this is a solid single. It's catchy and confident, without the "preachiness" for which Gaga has been derided in the past. It's got a decent hook and a great bridge, but more importantly, let's face it - you're an ATRLer, therefore this is your definitive bottom anthem. Get ya life.♥
Fun Fact: As Gaga's only entry, this is the lowest she's ever ranked on my year-end charts. Poor ARTPOP. Poor Gags. |
| 48. ShowerBecky G
I don't even think she has an album yet Pop April 23rd, 2014
Where did this girl even come from? Like, she was not on my Radar before this song dropped (and she's still kind of not). That being said, though the song is a little bit juvenile, I still find myself actually singing it in the shower, which is kind of cheesy as hell. It's damn cute, though. ♥
Fun Fact: I have not heard a single other song by this girl. Ever. Not once. |
| 47. Break FreeAriana Grande & Zedd
My Everything Pop July 3rd, 2014
I promise this is the last really basic song for quite a while - trust. In fact, as much as I love Ariana and Zedd and as often as I sing this song in my car alone away from the shame of society, that's why it ranked a bit lower than I'd expected. It's basic. It's like following up a three-course gourmet meal with a McDonald's cheesebruger; I ****ing love McDonald's (to which my dress pants can attest) but gurl.♥
Fun Fact: This is Zedd's highest (and only, not counting G.U.Y.) entry on the list. Bye, bitch! |
| 46. Drunk in LoveBeyoncι & Jay-Z
Beyoncι R&B December 17th, 2014
This is a damn good song, let me tell you. From the moment you hear the intro you (attempt to) sing along, I don't care who you are. This got everyone so pressed with its streaming POWER and I loved it! That said, this isn't Bey's best single from her self titled album. It's got impact, it's catchy, it's got the production, but there's better. ♥
Fun Fact: This is the highest entry on the list by at least one of these artists. Or both. Or maybe just the one who slightly resembles a camel. Jay-Z. It's his. |
| 45. SecretsMary Lambert
Heart on My Sleeve Pop July 15th, 2014
THIS IS MY SONG SO MUCH. I mean, except the mom jeans and cat earrings. I don't do that. But I do the rest (and so do you, we know you're all "so gay" too). Mary is cool. I want to friend her on Facebook or something. I don't even have shade for this one because she's too great. ♥
Fun Fact: I think this is the fourth highest ranking song that starts with the letter S? |
| 44. Lips Are MovinMeghan Trainor
Title Pop October 21st, 2014
This is a bop, and a cute follow-up to All About That Bass. Dear Future Husband is way better, and Title is arguably up to par, but they're all great so we can get over it and listen to Meghan her holy hymns. I hope this girl is the next actual pop star because she's great.♥
Fun Fact: Meghan's second highest... or third, if we count songwriting credits. |
| 43. BlameCalvin Harris & John Newman
Motion Dance/Electronic September 5th, 2014
One of the things I have a slight weakness for is well-done EDM, and this is my favorite song so fat on which Calvin has taken lead credit. The main synth riff is probably one of my favorite moments in music this year. ♥
Fun Fact: Only entry a credited artist for both artists. |
| 42. First Things FirstNeon Trees
Pop Psychology Pop Rock (don't ask me, I used Wikipedia) April 8th, 2014
Okay, so Neon Trees kind of faded into obscurity/irrelevance for a while before the release of their latest lead single, and they were never a group I thought I'd like. Everybody Talks was okay, and Animal was brilliant, but I never bothered to care more. UNTIL THIS ALBUM.♥
Fun Fact: I'm kind of in love with Tyler Glenn and he's HOT as a blonde, someone get me his number. |
| 41. No EnemieszKiesza
Sound of A Woman Deep House November 23rd, 2014
There is a god, and She is good. Kiesza is unique and brings a fresh experience to the face of modern pop, while revitalizing mainstream interest in an older genre that deserves more attention. This track is one of the prime examples of her artistry and one of the best songs any pop/dance female has released in quite a while. ♥
Fun Fact: I once went through a phase in which I only listened to house music. That includes the cheesy 90's singles like "Rhythm Is a Dancer" and "What is Love?" No, I'm not even sorry. |
#41 No Enemiesz - Kiesza
#42 First Things First - Neon Trees
#43 Blame - Calvin Harris & John Newman
#44 Lips Are Moving - Meghan Trainor
#45 Secrets - Mary Lambert
#46 Drunk In Love - Beyonce & Jay-Z
#47 Break Free - Ariana Grande & Zedd
#48 Shower - Becky G
#49 G.U.Y. - Lady Gaga
#50 Bang Bang - Jessie J + Nicki Minaj + Ariana Grande
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