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RETRO | Albums Eventually | Singles Recap p.17
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I'm glad to see the trash (Ariana, Mehgan, GUY) going out first! I love your shadiness.
Decent placement for Drunk In Love. It floated all over the place in my rankings, let me tell you. It's like, so good, but then Jay Z is there singing about abusing Tina Turner and I'm like, "No."
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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 LoveBeyonc้ & Jay-Z
Beyonc้ 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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9/10 omg and No Enemiesz made the top!!! Great taste, Shower deserved a little better tho, same with Break Free , i agree with DIL, secrets <3
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I'm glad to see the trash (Ariana, Mehgan, GUY) going out first! I love your shadiness.
Decent placement for Drunk In Love. It floated all over the place in my rankings, let me tell you. It's like, so good, but then Jay Z is there singing about abusing Tina Turner and I'm like, "No."
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Right? Like, with Bey solo it would have been about 8 positions higher for me.
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9/10 omg and No Enemiesz made the top!!! Great taste, Shower deserved a little better tho, same with Break Free , i agree with DIL, secrets <3
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I'm glad you like it so much! I really never expected for anyone to say 9/10 for this set, so I'm super surprised, too.
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Originally posted by Retro
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 LoveBeyonc้ & Jay-Z
Beyonc้ • 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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I use the bolded . Great so far.
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No Enemiesz isn't my fave Kiesza sing so I hope to be seeing more of her but I'll take it.
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Lips Are Movin I personally like it better than AATB myself. Blame isn't half-bad, either! Cool first update Retro!
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Megan Trainor & Neon Trees
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No Enemiesz slays
Great and fresh POP start
I love the organization you have but this is no surprise to me!
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omg your subtle shade and flawfree taste
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Bisch I love your music style. Except secrets.
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100 SONGS OF THE DECADE 1/1 - 1/4
50 ALBUMS OF THE DECADE 1/5 - 1/8
25 ARTISTS OF THE DECADE 1/9-1/10
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8/10
Shower and Drunk In Love are in my Top 10
GUY and Lips Are Movin'
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Midpoints! That'll be exciting.
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I edited the dates to all be TBA except songs; I think I'll probably be going faster than previously scheduled, and I'll probably post the second batch of songs for the 2014 Singles later tonight.
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| 40. L.A.Love (la la)Fergie
TBA Pop/Hip Hop September 29th, 2014
This song is a grower, I'll admit that. It wasn't immediately my cup of tea, to be honest, and it doesn't hold a candle to any of the singles from The Dutchess. However, when viewed on its own, independently of those expectations, it's well-produced and uniquely catchy. I couldn't get it out of my head for days.♥
Fun Fact: There's a little bit of an ATRL rivalry between Fergie and another artist... the other one did better. |
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omg wait slay Retro
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| 39. Dark HorseKaty Perry
Prism Pop December 17th, 2013
This sort of plays off the same darker vibe as E.T. did, and to great effect. The buildup in the chorus, similar to later 2014 problem, is genius and keeps you hooked before suddenly dropping. The production is on-point and despite the cliches abound, the song is lyrically decent as well. One thing - what the absolute hell is with that trashy ass cartoon single cover? Get your **** together, Katy. Lazy hoe.♥
Fun Fact: This is the only thing that Katy did this year that was remotely worth mentioning besides maybe the TIHWD vid. Unless we were doing a worst-of, in which case it would be upstaged by the Birthday vid hitting #1 on the "Worst Videos/Ideas/Things of 2014" chart. |
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