I will be counting down my top 50 singles released in 2012. Please note that only one single per artist will be eligible and all singles must be brand new (i.e. no singles released from 2011 albums).
Comeback Kid Sleigh Bells
From the album Reign Of Terror
Excellent electronic track. I definitely recommend you listen to this track, it's so catchy! Plus, Sky Barbarick's voice is great.
Slow It Down Amy MacDonald
From the album Life In A Beautiful Light
I'd never listened to any of Amy's songs until I heard this one on a TV advert. I had to have it straight away, it's so catchy. In addition, who could resist Amy's excellent Scottish accent?
A haunting little number with a huge chorus. MS MR really know how to craft a great song. I eagerly await their debut album!
Plague Crystal Castles
From the album Crystal Castles (III)
Our first taste of Crystal Castles' new sound and what a way to usher in a new album! At first it was hard to get used to as the production is alot quieter than I'm used to from the duo, however there was nothing to fear on my part as the track grows and grows on you. I'll never tire of Alice shrieking "I am the plague" in my ears!
I will be counting down my top 50 singles released in 2012. Please note that only one single per artist will be eligible and all singles must be brand new (i.e. no singles released from 2011 albums).
Breath Of Life Florence + The Machine
From the album Snow White And The Huntsman OST
Florence is a goddess, isn't she? I'm beginning to believe that she is incapable of creating a bad song. This single from the Snow White And The Huntsman soundtrack wouldn't sound amiss on Florence's sophomore album. My favourite part of this song is when she chants "Who's side am I on? Who's side am I?"
Thankfully I never listen to the radio so I didn't have to endure this song being played 24/7. This song is quite quirky and insanely catchy to boot. I'm glad this song smashed, it's a nice welcome change to the dance-pop drivel that tops the charts these days.
The British band ditch the electro-rock sound of their third album for a return to their indie roots with this long-overdue comeback single. I know some fans aren't too keen on this song but I love it!
Hang It Up The Ting Tings
From the album Sounds From Nowheresville
Quite a sharp shift from the sound of their debut. A lot less polished and a lot more punk / rock! I may be biased as The Ting Tings are effortlessly amazing in my eyes, but this track is really good and undeniably catchy.
I will be counting down my top 50 singles released in 2012. Please note that only one single per artist will be eligible and all singles must be brand new (i.e. no singles released from 2011 albums).
Household Goods Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
From the album Trouble
Love the production, one of my favourite electro tracks of the decade.