I meant it in a more broad sense, and punished was a bad choice of word, but people across the country should not be able to hear a song on the radio because of something that happened thousands of miles away. I could care less about it dropping off the charts, it's not even my favorite song on the album. I like hearing songs I like on the radio as I'm driving to school, work, etc. I already have the song and album, but I still listen to the radio all the time.
It doesn't take much to understand "let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young", people shouldn't associated a song about having fun that was released two months prior to the shooting with a shooting. They are completely separate and have no relation in anyway, shape, or form. If people choose to associate them, that's their fault and problem, not the entire country's. Stop playing the song in Connecticut, not nationwide. Why should someone in let's say Hawaii not be able to hear the song on the radio? This is exactly why people don't like music censorship.
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Im a big Ke$ha fan thats why I used her name as my username lol and I love her album Warrior soooo much! I listen to it all the time and Cmon and Last goodbye are my favourite songs on it. I cant believe Die young was taken off radio but it doesnt bother me because it was already loosing airplay and its a bit offensive after the massacre that happened a few days ago. Ke$ha doesnt have a problem with what happend to the song like she said on her twitter so thats good. Im waiting for Cmon to be released as the next song from the album because I think its better then Die young.
okay, I'm familiar with where these discussions lead, smh
so x factor finale starting today, for anyone who cares. who's rooting for who? who predicts who to win? stuff like that.
like i said before, i love all of the acts. i guess i side with carly the most, but i also root for 5th harmony. tate is the obvious choice, so i guess he's most likely to.win, which is why I'm not rooting for him, but it gets hard when he's talking about his wife "you go tate!"
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I don't know who I'm spamming votes for tonight. With Cece and Jennel gone I've been voting for Carly and Emblem3. I expected to vote for Carly...but Fifth Harmony was actually really good last week and Tate is so nice that I want him to win too urgh!
Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 (Week of December 29, 2012): Last week of the year!
1. "Locked Out Of Heaven" - Bruno Mars(2nd week at #1)
2. "Diamonds" - Rihanna (=)
3. "Ho Hey" - The Lumineers (+1)
4. "Die Young" - Ke$ha (-1)
5. "One More Night" - Maroon 5 (=)
6. "I Cry" - Flo Rida (=)
7. "Beauty and a Beat" - Justin Bieber f/ Nicki Minaj (+2)
8. "Home" - Phillip Phillips (-1)
9. "Some Nights" - fun. (-1)
10. "I Knew You Were Trouble." - Taylor Swift (+5)
18. "Gangnam Style" (-7)
25. "All I Want For Christmas Is You" - Mariah Carey (+4)
43. "Lights" - Ellie Goulding (52 weeks on the Hot 100, 1 year! )
Billboard about "Die Young":
After reaching a peak of No. 2 three weeks ago, Ke$ha's "Die Young" drops 3-4 on the Hot 100 as, as previously reported, the track is decreasing in airplay due, in part, to its title following the shooting deaths of 20 children and six adults in Newtown, Conn., on Friday (Dec. 14). The song shows drop-offs in airplay (97 million, down 19%), sales (94,000, down 2%) and on-demand streaming (966,000, down 8%) (although it had begun declining on Radio Songs and Digital Songs before last week's tragedy). Still, the 19% loss marks the greatest percentage plunge among the top 40 titles on Radio Songs.
*Ouch! "Die Young" won't have any kind of longevity..
*Yay at Ho Hey and I Knew You Were Trouble, 2013 smashes!
*I guess "Locked Out Of Heaven" will score the biggest christmas sales I wonder if it'll surpass 400k/500k..
*Wonder where "Scream & Shout" will peak this week, it's gaining fast on top 40 radio.
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3. "Ho Hey" - The Lumineers (+1)
10. "I Knew You Were Trouble." - Taylor Swift (+5)
These two songs are both showing the biggest overall gains, so I hope one of them dethrones LOOH soon. It's both bad and just overall annoying, and these two songs deserve the #1 so much more.
7. "Beauty and a Beat" - Justin Bieber f/ Nicki Minaj (+2)
I know I'm biased because I really dislike Bieber, but even for him, I find this to be one of his worst songs. Even though I also didn't like ALAYLM, it was a lot better than BAAB, so I hope BAAB doesn't out-peak it.
9. "Some Nights" - fun. (-1)
Still in the Top 10 during its 43rd week! I wonder if this could possibly grab the record for most weeks charting.
43. "Lights" - Ellie Goulding (52 weeks on the Hot 100, 1 year! )
Congrats to Ellie! Love this song, and it just goes to show that sometimes slow climbers can end up being massive hits!
YOU JUST LOST THE GAME
Originally Posted by KickAsh
Guess what Gallade did last night? I don't know. Maybe he was at the bar, having a few drinks with his bros because even though he is so awesome he is also agreeable and a normal guy, just like you and me. Maybe he was with a woman. Maybe he was drag racing HORSES, which is a sport he invented. You know what else Gallade invented? The lightbulb.
AND LIFE ITSELF.
Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 (Week of December 29, 2012): Last week of the year!
1. "Locked Out Of Heaven" - Bruno Mars(2nd week at #1)
i see this getting at least a 3rd week. i like the song but tbh i don't want it to top "diamonds". no fair that diamonds was #1 during a very competitive time.
3. "Ho Hey" - The Lumineers (+1)
finally listened to this song. it was ok. I'll probably like it during its height of popularity. looks like it's the next #1, unless...
4. "Die Young" - Ke$ha (-1)
sorry, ke$ha. maybe next time
6. "I Cry" - Flo Rida (=)
8. "Home" - Phillip Phillips (-1)
songs i unexpectedly like. flo has somewhat redeemed himself after "whistle", and i no longer hate PP for stealing the A.I. throne from Jessica Sanchez
7. "Beauty and a Beat" - Justin Bieber f/ Nicki Minaj (+2)
shut up
10. "I Knew You Were Trouble." - Taylor Swift (+5)
...unless THIS song continues to rise, and since it's taylor, i predict it will
43. "Lights" - Ellie Goulding (52 weeks on the Hot 100, 1 year! )
congrats, ellie. this song is so good. maybe, after that double dose of fifth harmony, her latest single can become a hit
EDIT: just dropping in to congratulate Spoiler:
Tate Stevens
on winning the X Factor USA! I am so happy for the.winner(s) because they're so talented and I'm sad to see the season end but Iook for wward to season 3. see y'all then
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Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 (Week of January 5, 2013):
1. "Locked Out Of Heaven" - Bruno Mars(3rd week at #1)
2. "Diamonds" - Rihanna (=)
3. "Ho Hey" - The Lumineers (=)
4. "I Knew You Were Trouble." - Taylor Swift (+6)
5. "Beauty and a Beat" - Justin Bieber f/ Nicki Minaj (+2)
6. "Die Young" - Ke$ha (-2)
7. "One More Night" - Maroon 5 (-2)
8. "I Cry" - Flo Rida (-2)
9. "Home" - Phillip Phillips (-1)
10. "Thrift Shop" - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (+3)
21. "All I Want For Christmas Is You" - Mariah Carey (+4)
30. "Catch My Breath" - Kelly Clarkson (+19)Her 15th top 40 Hot 100 hit.
How has this thread skipped over so much discussion?
Spoiler:- Grammy Awards 2013:
Record Of The Year
Lonely Boy - The Black Keys Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson We Are Young - Fun. featuring Janelle Monáe Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra Thinkin Bout You - Frank Ocean We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift
Album Of The Year
El Camino - The Black Keys Some Nights - Fun. Babel - Mumford & Sons Channel Orange - Frank Ocean Blunderbuss - Jack White
Song Of The Year
The A Team - Ed Sheeran, songwriter (Ed Sheeran) Adorn - Miguel Pimentel, songwriter (Miguel) Call Me Maybe - Tavish Crowe, Carly Rae Jepsen & Josh Ramsay, songwriters (Carly Rae Jepsen) Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Jörgen Elofsson, David Gamson, Greg Kurstin & Ali Tamposi, songwriters (Kelly Clarkson) We Are Young - Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess, songwriters (Fun. featuring Janelle Monáe)
Best New Artist
Alabama Shakes
Fun.
Hunter Hayes
The Lumineers
Frank Ocean
I think that there are some really strong nominations this year. I listened to Channel Orange and, while at first I wasn't too fond of it, I really grew to love it after a few listens and now I'd love to see it win AOTY. Otherwise, I'd really like to see Call Me Maybe snatch song of the year but I can see that going to fun. (they seem to be the Grammy's darling this year, what with their undeserved AOTY nomination). Record of the Year is a strong category, although I'm not sure what WANEGBT is doing in there.
Spoiler:- Beyonce Pepsi Deal:
As well as her superbowl performance, Beyonce's been snapping more massive promo for her next albuml. I could genuinely see Beyonce doing well commercially in 2013. A lot of people were ignorant to 4, and since then she's had her bebe which has landed her back in quite the spotlight. Along with all this promo, I could imagine her going for a more commercial sound and doing pretty well for herself next year.
Spoiler:- Rolling Stones + Gaga:
Lady Gaga reminding me somewhat of a cavewoman performs Gimme Shelter with the Rolling Stones.
I couldn't find a fockin video so I'll just post the other overlooked Cake Like Lady Gaga random video thang.
I remember that last year we all posted our top 10/5 albums and songs of the year towards the end of December and I was just wondering about everyone's thoughts this year. I'll go first:
My Top 10 Songs
10 - Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness Initially, I wasn't a fan of Lana Del Rey, however as time progressed throughout the year I found myself ever-so-slightly inching towards admiring her music, until I finally gave in and accepted that - in fact - I actually enjoyed it. That's not to say that the album (Born To Die) is incredibly stodgy, but her individual tracks are really nice. Summertime Sadness is probably my favourite from Born To Die, it has a beautiful video too. Other pick: National Anthem. 09 - Nelly Furtado - Big Hoops (Bigger the Better) This song was absolutely slaughtered by critics and fans alike, but I really enjoyed it. Granted, the vocals can be incredibly grating, but I find something irresistible about the quirkiness of the track and, of course, the brilliant drum and bass breakdown at the end which really sets itself apart from the avalanche of generic dance-breakdowns we've heard this year. 08 - Rudimental - Feel the Love Moving on to contradict my earlier aforementioned distaste towards dance-y breakdowns, comes a song which would be defined as generic by many. However, Feel the Love sets itself apart with a soulful vocal performance and the use of trumpets which defines itself as being a far more successful dance effort. Other pick: Not Giving In 07 - GOOD Music - Mercy Kanye West's collaboration effort continues the sound presented on MBDTF and Watch the Throne, which isn't too bad at all. Other pick: Clique 06 - Kimbra ft. Mark Foster - Warrior I initially downloaded this onto my iPod because it was given away for free on the UK iTunes, which wasn't a bad choice at all. Kimbra's vocals and the Foster the People-esque production set itself very favourably in my books. 05 - Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank) A soundtrack to all your ghetto piss-ups. Drank. Other pick: The Art of Peer Pressure 04 - Frank Ocean - Thinkin Bout You Simply beautiful, understated R&B with haunting vocals and endearingly intimate lyrics. I've been smashing the repeat button with this on my iPod. Other pick: Fertilizer, Bad Religion 03 - Azealia Banks - 1991 Can't. Handle. The. Sass. "I make hits motherfucker, let me do it for free" is merely one example of the snappy lyricisms on this track, but it's the seamless flow from astounding, rapid-fire rap to smooth 90's house that makes this track not only a commendable rap effort, but a brilliant pop track. Other pick: 212 02 - Gotye - Bronte Somebody That I Used To Know is bound to appear as the highlight of many people's year, so I felt that I should give recognition to another beautiful track from Making Mirrors. Other Pick: Somebody That I Used To Know (ft. Kimbra) 01 - Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe This is no joke. Call Me Maybe's commercial success is as accountable as the success of STIUTK and fun.'s We Are Young: it's a brilliantly written song. Call Me Maybe may be dismissed as simple pop pablum by many people, but it's easy to see that this song merely represents pop in it's most basic, stripped-back and unpretentious form: crafted brilliantly and executed with panache.
My Top 5 Albums:
05 - Santigold - Master of My Make Believe She reminds me of the female Kanye, somewhat. 04 - Gotye - Making Mirrors Fantastically eclectic and beautifully eccentric. 03 - Frank Ocean - channel ORANGE I feel like such a metacritic ***** but it really is a beautiful album. It takes a few listens, though. 02 - Azealia Banks - 1991 (EP) Slaying everyone with only four tracks. 01 - Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city They won't ignore you like they did My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kendrick, I'll promise. An album that meanders seamlessly between hyperbolic nonchalance and incredible, raw emotion makes for a beautiful AOTY.
I feel like this is going to be another "Some Nights". It's going to spend a bunch of weeks at #3-5, but it will have amazing longevity.
4. "I Knew You Were Trouble." - Taylor Swift (+6)
Wow, a much bigger jump than I expected this week! It's definitely getting the digital #1 next week, which will give it massive sales due to it being the Christmas week. That should make it rise even more, but it may be blocked from the Hot 100 #1 because it's not available to streaming.
5. "Beauty and a Beat" - Justin Bieber f/ Nicki Minaj (+2)
Ew, stop climbing. Even if a Bieber song has to do well, please not this one.
10. "Thrift Shop" - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (+3)
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG!! I usually hate songs like this, but this song is so catchy and infectious that I just LOVE it. I could see this possibly being a #1 hit in late winter/early spring, and it would be amazing!
30. "Catch My Breath" - Kelly Clarkson (+19)Her 15th top 40 Hot 100 hit.
This isn't my favourite Kelly song (I like the three singles off of "Stronger" better), but I like her as an overall artist, so congrats on yet another Top 40 hit!
Anyways, I have a lot to say about all the stuff Geekachu posted but not a lot of time right now, so when I have more time, I'll start commenting on that.
YOU JUST LOST THE GAME
Originally Posted by KickAsh
Guess what Gallade did last night? I don't know. Maybe he was at the bar, having a few drinks with his bros because even though he is so awesome he is also agreeable and a normal guy, just like you and me. Maybe he was with a woman. Maybe he was drag racing HORSES, which is a sport he invented. You know what else Gallade invented? The lightbulb.
AND LIFE ITSELF.
How has this thread skipped over so much discussion?
Spoiler:- Grammy Awards 2013:
Record Of The Year
Lonely Boy - The Black Keys Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson We Are Young - Fun. featuring Janelle Monáe Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra Thinkin Bout You - Frank Ocean We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift
Album Of The Year
El Camino - The Black Keys Some Nights - Fun. Babel - Mumford & Sons Channel Orange - Frank Ocean Blunderbuss - Jack White
Song Of The Year
The A Team - Ed Sheeran, songwriter (Ed Sheeran) Adorn - Miguel Pimentel, songwriter (Miguel) Call Me Maybe - Tavish Crowe, Carly Rae Jepsen & Josh Ramsay, songwriters (Carly Rae Jepsen) Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Jörgen Elofsson, David Gamson, Greg Kurstin & Ali Tamposi, songwriters (Kelly Clarkson) We Are Young - Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess, songwriters (Fun. featuring Janelle Monáe)
Best New Artist
Alabama Shakes
Fun.
Hunter Hayes
The Lumineers
Frank Ocean
I think that there are some really strong nominations this year. I listened to Channel Orange and, while at first I wasn't too fond of it, I really grew to love it after a few listens and now I'd love to see it win AOTY. Otherwise, I'd really like to see Call Me Maybe snatch song of the year but I can see that going to fun. (they seem to be the Grammy's darling this year, what with their undeserved AOTY nomination). Record of the Year is a strong category, although I'm not sure what WANEGBT is doing in there.
Spoiler:- Beyonce Pepsi Deal:
As well as her superbowl performance, Beyonce's been snapping more massive promo for her next albuml. I could genuinely see Beyonce doing well commercially in 2013. A lot of people were ignorant to 4, and since then she's had her bebe which has landed her back in quite the spotlight. Along with all this promo, I could imagine her going for a more commercial sound and doing pretty well for herself next year.
Spoiler:- Rolling Stones + Gaga:
Lady Gaga reminding me somewhat of a cavewoman performs Gimme Shelter with the Rolling Stones.
I couldn't find a fockin video so I'll just post the other overlooked Cake Like Lady Gaga random video thang.
I remember that last year we all posted our top 10/5 albums and songs of the year towards the end of December and I was just wondering about everyone's thoughts this year. I'll go first:
My Top 10 Songs
10 - Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness Initially, I wasn't a fan of Lana Del Rey, however as time progressed throughout the year I found myself ever-so-slightly inching towards admiring her music, until I finally gave in and accepted that - in fact - I actually enjoyed it. That's not to say that the album (Born To Die) is incredibly stodgy, but her individual tracks are really nice. Summertime Sadness is probably my favourite from Born To Die, it has a beautiful video too. Other pick: National Anthem. 09 - Nelly Furtado - Big Hoops (Bigger the Better) This song was absolutely slaughtered by critics and fans alike, but I really enjoyed it. Granted, the vocals can be incredibly grating, but I find something irresistible about the quirkiness of the track and, of course, the brilliant drum and bass breakdown at the end which really sets itself apart from the avalanche of generic dance-breakdowns we've heard this year. 08 - Rudimental - Feel the Love Moving on to contradict my earlier aforementioned distaste towards dance-y breakdowns, comes a song which would be defined as generic by many. However, Feel the Love sets itself apart with a soulful vocal performance and the use of trumpets which defines itself as being a far more successful dance effort. Other pick: Not Giving In 07 - GOOD Music - Mercy Kanye West's collaboration effort continues the sound presented on MBDTF and Watch the Throne, which isn't too bad at all. Other pick: Clique 06 - Kimbra ft. Mark Foster - Warrior I initially downloaded this onto my iPod because it was given away for free on the UK iTunes, which wasn't a bad choice at all. Kimbra's vocals and the Foster the People-esque production set itself very favourably in my books. 05 - Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank) A soundtrack to all your ghetto piss-ups. Drank. Other pick: The Art of Peer Pressure 04 - Frank Ocean - Thinkin Bout You Simply beautiful, understated R&B with haunting vocals and endearingly intimate lyrics. I've been smashing the repeat button with this on my iPod. Other pick: Fertilizer, Bad Religion 03 - Azealia Banks - 1991 Can't. Handle. The. Sass. "I make hits motherfucker, let me do it for free" is merely one example of the snappy lyricisms on this track, but it's the seamless flow from astounding, rapid-fire rap to smooth 90's house that makes this track not only a commendable rap effort, but a brilliant pop track. Other pick: 212 02 - Gotye - Bronte Somebody That I Used To Know is bound to appear as the highlight of many people's year, so I felt that I should give recognition to another beautiful track from Making Mirrors. Other Pick: Somebody That I Used To Know (ft. Kimbra) 01 - Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe This is no joke. Call Me Maybe's commercial success is as accountable as the success of STIUTK and fun.'s We Are Young: it's a brilliantly written song. Call Me Maybe may be dismissed as simple pop pablum by many people, but it's easy to see that this song merely represents pop in it's most basic, stripped-back and unpretentious form: crafted brilliantly and executed with panache.
My Top 5 Albums:
05 - Santigold - Master of My Make Believe She reminds me of the female Kanye, somewhat. 04 - Gotye - Making Mirrors Fantastically eclectic and beautifully eccentric. 03 - Frank Ocean - channel ORANGE I feel like such a metacritic ***** but it really is a beautiful album. It takes a few listens, though. 02 - Azealia Banks - 1991 (EP) Slaying everyone with only four tracks. 01 - Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city They won't ignore you like they did My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kendrick, I'll promise. An album that meanders seamlessly between hyperbolic nonchalance and incredible, raw emotion makes for a beautiful AOTY.
I dont know because Im new to these forums but I looked around the thread and its not really about just pop music basically its more about things that are popular like the BB chart although I dont care about it. everything else is ignored which sucks since I wanted to talk more about people like Ke$ha + Rhianna because I think there new albums are awesome. But I was paying attention to the grammys and I hope Taylor wins Record of the year. Either her or Kelly cause I like em both
I dont know because Im new to these forums but I looked around the thread and its not really about just pop music basically its more about things that are popular like the BB chart although I dont care about it. everything else is ignored which sucks since I wanted to talk more about people like Ke$ha + Rhianna because I think there new albums are awesome. But I was paying attention to the grammys and I hope Taylor wins Record of the year. Either her or Kelly cause I like em both
umm, people in this thread talk about rihanna (her 12th #1 hit, her album, etc.) and ke$ha (her album "warrior", die young, etc.) when they're relevant. maybe you should take a second look at the more recent posts. this is the pop music thread. pop is a broad subject, so anything related to it can be discussed. you wanna start a discussion, then go ahead
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Well, following Geekachu's example, here's my Top 10 Songs of 2012 and my Top 5 Albums of 2012:
SC's Top 10 Songs of 2012:
(I limited it to songs that were official singles in 2012; album tracks will be discussed in my Top 5 Albums)
10. "Try" - P!nk
I've never had anything against P!nk, but she's never really made a song that I've really been hooked on... until now. This is a really beautiful ballad that captures me with its power and emotion.
9. "Thrift Shop" - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Wanz
Like I mentioned a couple of days ago, this is so out of my usual music comfort zone, yet I LOVE IT. The chorus may be the most infectious chorus I have ever heard, period. And while I usually criticize songs for having stupid lyrics, these ones are so obviously and purposely stupid that you can't help but just laugh and enjoy the song for the craziness that it is.
8. "Home" - Phillip Phillips
People say that this is the best American Idol coronation song ever, and I have to agree. It's a perfect combination of having a catchy sound without sounding generic.
7. "Too Close" - Alex Clare
I love this song for taking one of my most hated genres of music and turning it into a masterpiece. Usually at the mention of the word 'dubstep', I would be disgusted, but Alex Clare's soulful voice puts a whole new spin on it and makes this both an interesting song and a really cool one to listen to.
6. "Titanium" - David Guetta ft. Sia
Oh my god, why did I not discover Sia earlier in my life? Her voice is now up there as one of my favourites of all time, and it's her voice that really makes me love this song. David Guetta put it just enough of his beats and electronic breakdowns to make it catchy, but also left most of the song quiet and tame to give Sia's vocals a chance to shine.
5. "Somebody That I Used To Know" - Gotye ft. Kimbra
If you're one of the people who actively posted in this thread back when this song was popular, you may be really shocked that this is only #5. Well, that doesn't take away from the greatness of the song, it just means that there are 4 other songs I like better. Anyways, I love how this song takes your classic, dull love story topic, and makes it sound so cool with both the male and female parts. The progression of the melody - starting from quiet and simple to a loud, complex chorus - captures the emotion of the song perfectly, and both Gotye and Kimbra's phenomenal voices help make this song amazing.
4. "We Are Young" - fun. ft. Janelle Monae
A lot of people would say that this is the true "anthem" of 2012, and boy does it deserve it. Not only does it provide a fun message that can appeal to everybody, but it also tells a story, and Nate Reuss's interesting voice makes it even better. The reason I placed this above STIUTK is because unlike "Somebody", I never got bored of this song. Even when I play it now, it feels like I've never heard it before, and I love how I can feel that about a song.
3. "Some Nights" - fun.
Oh would you look at that, it's fun. again! Anyways, after WAY, fun. really had to prove that they weren't a one-hit wonder... and this song far exceeded any expectations as a follow up single. The best word I can use to describe this song is just outright COOL. The acapella intro, the almost African like sound throughout the song... even the autotuned part of the bridge adds an interesting flair to the song. This song is simply hypnotizing.
2. "Lights" - Ellie Goulding
If you had asked me how much I loved this song when I first heard it, I would have said that I almost disliked it. But it was definitely a huge grower on me, and somehow I went from being unimpressed by it to being almost addicted to it. The subtle electronic background mixed with Ellie's awesome sounding voice just made a song that I literally could not stop listening to.
1. "Little Talks" - Of Monsters And Men
I didn't even have to think about what my #1 was going to be, as it was no question that "Little Talks" blew away any other song in 2012. Literally every part of this song is fascinating. The male and female vocals are great, and they work together beautifully. The chorus is infectious, and the brass throughout the song sounds amazing and catchy. The slow build up of the bridge is mesmerizing. Everything about this song is amazing, and my only wish is that this song had been one of the big alternative breakout songs of 2012, because everybody deserves to know about this song and love it.
SC's Top 5 Albums of 2012:
5. "Night Visions" - Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons have such a diverse sound, which is what makes me love them. Some of their songs sound happy and upbeat, but then they'll have loud and powerful songs, and then they'll have slow ballads. This album has so much variety while still keeping to Imagine Dragons' overall sound. Non-Singles That I Love: "Radioactive", "Demons"
4. "Making Mirrors" - Gotye
When I first heard STIUTK, I didn't think that Gotye would be able to come out with anything better than that. But after I bought this album and realized just how creative he was, I was blown away. "Smoke and Mirrors" has become one of my favourite songs of all-time, and the creativity that has been poured into this album is just astounding. Non-Singles That I Love: "Smoke and Mirrors", "State of the Art"
3. "Ceremonials" - Florence + The Machine
A lot of you may be confused about this album's placement here considering it was released in 2011. But I only bought this album in 2012, and now I'm kicking myself for not listening to it sooner. There are pure masterpieces on this album. Florence has a truly amazing voice, but what really makes this album amazing is the orchestra in every song that makes you feel like you're listening to a symphony. Non-Singles That I Love: "Heartlines", "Only If For A Night", "Seven Devils"
2. "Some Nights" - Fun.
Well I guess it's no shock that this album is here considering two of its songs were in my Top 5 Songs. What makes me love this album is how flawlessly it goes from slow, sweet songs to fun and upbeat ones. I also really have to complement the writing that went into each of these songs, as this album has some of the best lyrics that I've heard in a long time. Non-Singles That I Love: "Some Nights (Intro)", "One Foot"
1. "Halcyon" - Ellie Goulding
This is a bit of a controversial #1 because I know people who can't stand Ellie's voice. It's definitely a sound that not everybody loves, but if you love it then you LOVE it. Ellie's voice defines the term "unique", as her voice is incomparable to any other artist. What made this album #1 for me is that with most albums that I love, there's always one or two songs that underwhelm me. With this album, those songs don't exist. Sometimes I sit down and listen to the entire album in a row and am captivated from start to finish. (Also, I can't wait for "Carry On" to become the big alternative smash of 2013) Non-Singles That I Love: "Hanging On", "Only You", "Halcyon"
Anyways, that's the music I loved in 2012. I know that this is an essay and most of you probably won't read the whole thing, but it was fun to look back on 2012.
YOU JUST LOST THE GAME
Originally Posted by KickAsh
Guess what Gallade did last night? I don't know. Maybe he was at the bar, having a few drinks with his bros because even though he is so awesome he is also agreeable and a normal guy, just like you and me. Maybe he was with a woman. Maybe he was drag racing HORSES, which is a sport he invented. You know what else Gallade invented? The lightbulb.
AND LIFE ITSELF.
I feel kind of bad, I really didn't try and find any new non-mainstream music this year. Oh well.
My favorite albums this year:
1) Take Me Home - One Direction
2) The Truth About Love - Pink
3) MDNA - Madonna
4) Blown Away - Carrie Underwood
5) Heartbreak on Hold - Alexandra Burke
I didn't include Greatest hits albums, otherwise I would put Girls Aloud and Kelly Clarkson's as 4 and 5.
Favorite Songs:
1) Call My Name - Cheryl Cole
2) Catch My Breath - Kelly Clarkson
3) Something New/On The Metro - Girls Aloud
4) Timebomb - Kylie Minogue
5) Rock Me - One Direction
6) Beautiful Killer - Madonna
7) **** Like You - Pink
8) How Ya Doin? - Little Mix
9) Red - Taylor Swift
10) Turn Me On - Nicki Minaj/David Guetta
Last edited by HoennMaster; 2nd January 2013 at 4:06 AM.
If everybody's doing it. A few of these are from 2011, but they saw release in 2012.
Top 10 Singles of 2012
10. Where Have You Been - Rihanna
A pretty great pop track with a good video by Rih's standards. Probably the least messy single in the last year for her. Overall; a good bop, but not much else.
9. Looking Hot - No Doubt
Miles better than Settle Down, even if it charted nowhere. With a controversial video that certainly fit the song title (see my sig), it still couldn't drum up any publicity. Like above; a great bop, but that's it.
8. End Of Time - Beyoncé
Before you make stan accusations, listen to the song. It charted nowhere also, probably due to the lack of promo or a video, but it's a highlight for many on 4. Not my favourite on the album, but Top 5.
7. Power & Control - Marina & the Diamonds
I believe SC was the one who commented on it as "so different" from a regular pop song, and I agree with that. It's definitely the best single Marina released this year (but not as good as Radioactive).
6. Push & Shove - No Doubt
The best song on the comeback album? Perhaps. It's a travesty that this was relegated to a promo single, but it still slays. I might be a bit biased because of how much it reminds me of Gwen's solo work (Gosh, I miss her...), but its still a solid song.
5. Timebomb - Kylie Minogue
This didn't go Top 10 anywhere. That seems to be a trend with this list. True queen of pop, Kylie Minogue, shows Madonna how to be sexy and innovative past 40. The song is a solid addition to Kylie's discography and a wonderful way to celebrate 25 years in the industry.
4. Anything Could Happen - Ellie Goulding
Better than Lights. This is a really quirky track that I hated at first, but it's just so catchy. Hopefully it can rise to Top 10 in America soon, but until then it continues the trend in here. A solid pop track from a solid album.
3. Spectrum - Florence + the Machine
NOT THE CALVIN HARRIS REMIX. The original, which rotted away at the ends of the charts with her other songs, is amazing. Cosmic Love 2.0 even. Flawless song, flawless video and a flawless artist. Shame she had to get Calvin Harris involved, even if it did get her a #1.
2. 1991 - Azealia Banks
Was this a single? It had a video, so I'm counting it. Azealia spits rhymes over a great backing track. It's so flawfree that it hurts. This is like a homage to the 90s. It also shows the basic rap *****es how to make a decent video.
1. Never Let Me Go - Florence + the Machine
The video isn't as great as Spectrum's imo, but the way it goes with the song so well is amazing. Think of it like another take on Madonna's Frozen (back when she was good). The Little Mermaid references just seal it. The vocals are a lot more sublime than Spectrum. It just has to make you feel something. Outstanding track.
Top 5 Albums of 2012
I can't include 4 or Ceremonials in here, so...
5. Lotus - Christina Aguilera
Don't judge me for saying this, but Christina's music was pretty great this year. Your Body is a bop, better than Die Young and Diamonds anyway. It's nothing revolutionary, but it's a decent pop album with a few great additions to her discography. This is flopping in style, take note Warrior and MDNA.
Standouts: Your Body, Let There Be Love, Cease Fire.
4. Electra Heart - Marina & the Diamonds
It is incredibly overrated by her fanbase, but still a solid pop album. A parody of pop in a way, it has its great bops and thought provokers. Get a version with Radioactive tho.
Standouts: Teen Idle, Radioactive, Power & Control.
3. Push & Shove - No Doubt
Underwhelming after a near 10-year hiatus, but if you put that aside it is a great album. Gwen's vocals are just as strong as ever and it hits like a speeding truck. Don't be put off by the opening tack, it does get much better.
Standouts: Looking Hot, Heaven, Push & Shove.
2. Halcyon - Ellie Goulding
The mixing can get awry at times, but its very good overall. A departure from Lights for sure, but an improvement imo. SC was on the dot when he said her voice is so unique, it's part of her charm and helps the album work.
Standouts: Figure 8, Only You, Anything Could Happen.
1. 1991 (EP) - Azealia Banks
You should've expected this. I've been loving this ***** since her flawless Liquorice video dropped. With only 4 songs it has to deliver, and it does. The tracks are all flawless. 1991 is, as mentioned, an homage to the 90s and is sublime. Van Vogue is the quirkiest track, featuring a dog barking and some other crazy background noises. You all know 212, and Liquorice is proof enough that Azealia can cross over to pop.
Standouts: All.
40. "Glad You Came" - The Wanted
39. "Good Feeling" - Flo Rida
38. "I Will Wait" - Mumford & Sons
37. "Not Over You" - Gavin DeGraw
36. "Home" - Phillip Phillips
35. "Pound the Alarm" - Nicki Minaj
34. "Locked Out of Heaven" - Bruno Mars
33. "Tongue Tied" - Grouplove
32. "Domino" - Jessie J
31. "It Will Rain" - Bruno Mars
30. "Die Young" - Ke$ha
29. "Settle Down" - No Doubt
28. "Everybody Talks" - Neon Trees
27. "Diamonds" - Rihanna
26. "One More Night" - Maroon 5
25. "Give Your Heart a Break" - Demi Lovato
24. "Midnight City" - M83
23. "Too Close" - Alex Clare
22. "Madness" - Muse
21. "Payphone" - Maroon 5 f/ Wiz Khalifa
20. "Burn It Down" - Linkin Park
19. "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" - Taylor Swift
18. "Little Talks" - Of Monsters and Men
17. "Lights" - Ellie Goulding
16. "It's Time" - Imagine Dragons
15. "Gangnam Style" - PSY
14. "Ho Hey" - The Lumineers
13. "Set Fire To The Rain" - Adele
12. "Gold On The Ceiling" - The Black Keys
11. "Titanium" - David Guetta f/ Sia
10. "The One That Got Away" - Katy Perry
9. "Starships" - Nicki Minaj
8. "Call Me Maybe" - Carly Rae Jepsen
7. "Somebody That I Used To Know" - Gotye f/ Kimbra
6. "Where Have You Been" - Rihanna
5. "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" - Kelly Clarkson
4. "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" - P!nk
3. "Some Nights" - fun.
2. "We Are Young" - fun. f/ Janelle Monáe
1. "Wide Awake" - Katy Perry
Happy new year to ya'll and hopefully this thread will be more active in 2013!
Last edited by RickHoenn; 31st December 2012 at 11:40 PM.
Originally Posted by RickHoenn
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National Pokedex Completion Date- 3/12/13 (Thanks EpiK SauCe!)
