Song Review: Bummerland by AJR

 

Bummerland is the newest song from AJR, who if you couldn't already tell, I absolutely love. But while it's obvious that I love it, how does Bummerland compare to the other AJR songs I love? Really good. Bummerland is right around Overture and Sober Up in good AJR songs. It's incredibly catchy, full of charisma, with great lyrics, and Jack sounds the best he's ever sounded. It's another fantastic AJR song in AJR's stainless discography, and I cannot wait to hear more from this heavenly band. 

Top 10 Best songs of 2017

 Ahhhhh. After going through the ordeal of my worst songs of 2018 list, this list is going to be so refreshing. So, 2017. What are my thoughts? Well, 2017 was also a very mixed year. There were very good songs, but unlike 2018, where most of the bad songs were unlistenable garbage, the bad songs of 2017 were more interesting and distinct. We'll get to those songs in a later blog, but today, I'm getting the bad taste of bad 2018 songs out of my mouth, by taking a look at the best of what 2017 has to offer.

10.

A lot of people hate this song, which I can understand. But I think it's cool.

Down by Marian Hill

This song is really relaxing. The pianos are nice and soothing, Marian Hill's voice is lovely, the music video is fantastic, and it makes great focusing music. But the best part is easily the chorus. A lot of people compare this song to Gold by Kiiara, and this chorus is why. But I really like it. It's weird, relaxing, funky and cool. It is a shame Down gets so much hate, because it is really good.

9.

You know that scene in stoner movies and episodes of That 70's Show, when the characters just sit around smoking a joint, and talking about nonsense? Imagine if that was a song.

iSpy by KYLE and Lil Yachty

iSpy is such an adorable, cute little song. The melody is nice, and the lyrics are an adorable kind of stupid. But unlike Train, it's clear that KYLE and Lil' Yachty know that these lyrics are stupid. There's a kind of tongue and cheek tone held throughout the song that makes it tolerable. And while some of Lil Yachty's lyrics are questionable, both KYLE and Yachty sound good. Also, Lil' Yachty saying "Look around bro. Look at life" is one of the most wholesome things I've ever seen. Bottom line, iSpy is an incredibly adorable, sweet, silly song. If you want a pick-me-up, look up this song. It's so nice.

8.

Remember when I mentioned in my worst of 2018 list that Money by Cardi B was a ripoff of HUMBLE by Kendrick Lamar? Well...

HUMBLE by Kendrick Lamar

Yeah, this is a good song. The music video is creative, the song is catchy, Kendrick's flow is really good, and the lyrics are really good. This is definitely a great song that I 100% understand the appeal of.  Also, there's a reference to the Grey Pupon ads, which is just so crazy, not only for the obscure reference, but for the fact that it has nothing to do with the song. And I have to give Lamar points for doing something that crazy.

7.

Huh. Looks like Bruno Mars hasn't officially appeared on one of my best lists yet. Let's fix that.

That's What I Like by Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars was born with a natural, Fonz like charisma. And his good songs take advantage of that charisma. And while this song isn't as absolutely amazing as 24K Magic, That's What I Like is still an amazing, catchy showcase of BM's charisma. It sounds awesome, Mars is having a lot of fun, the music video is both creative and simplistic, and it's just a blast to listen to. Another fantastic highlight in Bruno Mars' discography

6.

When I first heard this song, I hated it. I thought it was incredibly boring and dull. But over time, it grew on me. And before I start talking about it, I'd just like to say: Welcome back, Ed Sheeran.

Perfect by Ed Sheeran

As I said in my worst of 2018 list, I am an Ed Sheeran fan. Similar to AJR, at his worst, he's just boring. But at his best, he is absolutely amazing. And while Perfect isn't the best song he's ever made, it's certainly in the top 5. It's such an adorable, sweet, folksy song. Ed is fantastic, the lyrics are great, and it's so relaxing. I just love listening to it, it's so amazing. Like PM's Psycho, Perfect is a song that takes everything that makes Ed Sheeran awesome, and amalgamates it into one heavenly song. But the duet with Beyonce sucks.

5.

Since I put 2 Maroon 5 songs in the honorable mentions of my best songs of 2018 list, it only makes sense that a Maroon 5 song would officially be on one of my best lists. So which Maroon 5 song is the lucky one to get in my good graces?

Don't Wanna Know by Maroon 5 and Kendrick Lamar

While Girls Like You and Wait took a while to grow on me, I liked Don't Wanna Know from the very start. The beat is very catchy and relaxing, the lyrics are decent, similar to Wait, Adam appears like an actual human being instead of a playgirl model, the Pokemon Go symbolism is very clever, the actual band appears in the song (yeah, for those of you wondering why I don't call Maroon 5 "Adam Levine" the way I call Panic! At The Disco "Brendon Urie" is because P!ATD is officially just Brendon Urie, while despite Adam Levine being the only member of Maroon 5 that anybody remembers, Maroon 5 is still together), and the Vince Vaughn cameo at the end is very funny. The only problem is Kendrick Lamar's verse. Everyone who's criticized this song says that KL's verses are terrible, and yeah, they are definitely the worst part of the song. But they're not that bad, and they're cut out of the music video, so you don't even have to worry about them. I'm probably the only person that will have this song on their best list, but I don't care, because Don't Wanna Know is alright in my books.

4.

Hello again, Ed Sheeran.

Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran

Similar to Perfect, Galway Girl has a folksy charm, combined with a catchy beat. You'd think that Ed Sheeran rapping would be a recipe for disaster, considering Ed Sheeran songs are the polar opposite of rap. But unlike New Man, Galway Girl manages to make it work, by fitting the rap style into Sheeran's folksy little charm, to create a brilliant fusion. I don't even know what else to say about it. It's just another great Ed Sheeran song.

3.

Have I mentioned how much I love Ed Sheeran?

Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran

If I Don't Care didn't exist, Castle On The Hill would be the best Ed Sheeran song. It's everything that 7 Years by Lukas Grahm failed to be. It sounds amazing, Ed Sheeran is fantastic as usual, the lyrics are brilliant and innocent, it's catchy as hell, and it's such a sweet song. It is impossible to feel sad while listening to Castle On The Hill. One listen will make your brain explode from happiness. It's an adorable,sweet song, from one of my all time favorite singers. Also, it gave us these hilarious videos:

2.

I've liked this song for a long time. Before I got into music review shows, and even before I knew who most of these people were.

I'm The One by DJ Kahled, Justin Beiber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, and Lil Wayne.

How anybody could dislike this song or think it's boring is beyond me. I'm The One is awesome as hell. The beat is incredibly sick, Justin, Quavo, and Chance sound great, the song has the same fun feeling as iSpy, and everyone looks like they're having a fantastic time. There are only 2 bad things about this song: Lil Wayne, and the music video. While Lil Wayne isn't bad enough to bring the whole song down, he is definitely the worst part of it. He sounds absolutely terrible, despite exhibiting the same enthusiasm as JB, Quavo, and Chance. And the music video, while not terrible, keeps feeling the need to distract us with beautiful women. This is a good song, just let it play. If I wanted to see almost naked women, I would go to the internet. But despite those things, I'm The One is a great song that may not be high art, but is an absolutely fantastic bop.

And before we get to #1, some honorable mentions.

Body Like A Backroad by Sam Hunt

This song is a guilty pleasure. I mean, it's called Body Like A Backroad. How could something called that not be enjoyably stupid?

Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

Since I am an enormous Ed Sheeran fan, you're probably wondering what I think of his most infamous song, Shape Of You. Well, I have mixed feelings on it. It has a decent beat, and it's the song that got me into Ed Sheeran, so I can't hate it too much. But Shape of You is not Ed at his A game. Ignoring the fact that Ed Sheeran making a sex song is a gigantic pile of no, the lyrics make it sound like Sheeran has less knowledge about sex than Tommy Wiseau, and the video portraying Ed Sheeran as a fighter is honestly laughable. Maybe Sheeran has gotten into some fights, but when I look at Ed Sheeran, I don't see a fighter. I see a lovable British man, who sings wistful beautiful music, and would love to be your friend. Sure, singers can play parts that you wouldn't think they'd be suited for (Hell, Brendon Urie, one of the most likable and charismatic celebrities of all time, managed to be a pretty creepy demon in the music video for Emperor's New Clothes), but Sheeran just can't make it work. Also, like Castle on The Hill, Shape of You also gave us a pretty funny video:

Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man

Consider this song the honorary #11. It is straight fire.

There's Nothing Holding Me Back by Shawn Mendes

Until I saw The Wonky Angle's Worst of 2017 video, I did not know that this song was by Shawn Mendes. And I'm glad that Shawn Mendes is evolving. Good luck, Mendes. And I really mean that. 

Hard Times by Paramore

This song grew on me. It's funky, bizarre, and cool.

Strip that Down by Liam Payne and Quavo

The lyrics are stupid, but this song is so catchy!!!!!!!!

Bad Things by Machine Gun Kelly and Camilla Cabeo

I don't know why, but this song doesn't bother me. It has a bizarre charm to it.

Mr. Clean by Yung Gravy

A Yung Gravy song that samples Mr. Sandman? Shut up and take my money!!!!!

REDMERCEDES by Animé

A fun song, with a clever and subversive music video.

Corner Store by Macklemore, Dave B. and Travis Thompson

The best Macklemore song that wasn't produced by Ryan Lewis.

Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato

This is one of the catchiest and most energetic songs I've ever heard. Also, everyone looks like they're having a blast.

Hostiles On The Hill by Bad Lip Reading

A funky, catchy song that's absolutely hilarious and stupid.

Something Just Like This by Coldplay and The Chainsmokers.

How is a Chainsmokers song this good?

Bim Bim Bim by Jay Foreman

Absolutely hilarious, stupid, and catchy.

Whatever it Takes by Imagine Dragons

Definitely on the upper tier of Imagine Dragons songs

Slide by Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean, and Migos.

Really cool, chill and funky

Feels by Calvin Harris, Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, and Big Sean.

Absolutely incredibly from every angle.

What Lovers Do by Maroon 5 and SZA

Unlike Don't Wanna Know, I don't like this song enough to put it on the list officially, but it's decent, if a little generic, and has a creative music video.

Sign of the Times by Harry Styles

This song is absolutely amazing.

MEME TILL YOU'RE DEAD by Cyranek

A fantastic, fun, memelicious jam.

I Feel It Coming by Daft Punk and The Weeknd

Cool and funky as hell. Weeknd, more of this, less of The Hills

Revolution by RAT BOY

Obnoxious, in your face, and has a bizarre anarchic charm reminiscent of The Young Ones.

Sit Next To Me by Foster The People

This song is an absolutely, fantastic, jazzy bop, with a heavenly chorus.

Malibu by Miley Cyrus

Malibu by Miley Cyrus is the musical equivalent of a hug. It's such a comforting, happy cheerful song, from an artist I never thought I would like. More Miley songs like this, less Miley songs like 23 and Do It!.

Songify The Room (You're Tearing Me Apart) and Schmoyoho, Accent on the Yo by Schmoyoho 

One's a musical tribute to the Citizen Kane of Bad Movies, and the other is a heavenly anthem for a underrated band that can make anything musical. 

Location by Khalid

Khalid being his awesome self, with a great relaxing beat, and good lyrics about how to online date.

Rotisserie by Yung Gravy and bbno$

Catchy cool and fun. But it is a Yung Gravy and bbno$ collab, so of course it would be good.

Bud Like You by AJR

The song that introduced me to AJR. 

Plain Jane by A$AP Ferg

This song is basically the good version of Mo Bamba

Overture by AJR

This is heaven in the form of a song.

Sky Walker by Miguel and Travis Scott

Really cool and fun.

Young Dumb & Broke by Khalid

A lot of people hate this song, but I think it's alright. Khalid sounds good, and it has a nice relaxing charm.

Go by Louis The Child

It may be part of one of the worst commercials ever made, but this song still rules.

Big Enough by Kirin J Callinan, Alex Cameron, Molly Lewis, and Jimmy Barnes

Sure, the meme is funny, but not enough people appreciate the song itself. Because it truly is awesome. Both singers are fantastic, the song has a powerful message, and it's incredibly jammin. Big Enough is way more than a meme.

And now, onto #1

1.

So apparently, a lot of people hate this song. Why, exactly? It fricking rules!!!!!!!!

Thunder by Imagine Dragons.

I've heard the complaints. "Oh, Thunder is generic. It's obnoxious. It's weak. It has meaningless lyrics, yada yada yada." And I disagree completely. Weak? What part of this is weak? The booming vocals, the in your face (in a good way) beat, the punching? Tell me, what part of this song is weak? I'd love to know. And while, yes Thunder has a commercially feel to it, and has meaningless lyrics, that doesn't change the fact that it's an amazing song. The rhythm is fantastic, the beat is catchy, unlike in Money, the chipmunk vocals are actually really cool, and gives the song some personality, unlike in Bullet In A Gun, Dan Reynolds sounds fantastic, and the song structure is masterfully composed. It starts out with a great rhythm, keeps building that rhythm up throughout the song, holds for a minute, and then we receive payoff in the form of a masterfully produced symphony. Also, the music video is really creative. Aliens, Sheep, buildings, appearing and disappearing people, cars, lightbulbs, dancing. It's very visually distinct. And that ending. Oh. My. God. The ending of Thunder is the musical equivalent of heaven. It is just absolutely amazing. While I understand why so many people would hate Thunder, I enjoy it way too much to care about its flaws.

Well, that's 2017. What did you think of my list? Was it good? What did you agree or disagree with? What's your list? Comment Below!!!!

Top 10 Worst songs of 2018

 While 2018 produced some truly great songs, it also produced incredibly despicable garbage. There were a lot of bad songs, and they were as bad as the good songs were good. So let's not waste any time, and get to the top 10 worst songs of 2018.

10.

A lot of you are probably surprised that this song is so low, considering most music critics put this song extremely high on their worst of 2018 lists. I'll get to why in a minute, but before I do, R.I.P JuiceWRLD.

Lucid Dreams by JuiceWRLD

I really want to like this song. The beat is incredibly relaxing and psychedelic, JuiceWRLD sounds great, Lucid Dreams is a fantastic title for a song, and the music video is surreal and creative. So what's holding me back from liking it? The lyrics. Now, my problem isn't that it's a breakup song. Hell, Robbery was also a breakup song, and that was in my best list. My problem is that, unlike Robbery, the lyrics are terrible. And before any Juice fans get upset, two things: One, I'm a Juice Fan too, and if it wasn't for the lyrics I would like this song too. And Two just because he's dead, that doesn't mean he's immune from criticism. Got that? Good. Now, what's wrong with the lyrics? Well, let me put some lyrics to this song on here, and see if you can figure it out (and these are actual lyrics from the song, by the way):

You found another one, but

I am the better one

I won't let you forget me

You left me falling and landing inside my grave

I know that you want me dead

You were my everything

Thoughts of a wedding ring

Now I'm just better off dead

You were made outta plastic (fake)

Who knew evil girls have the prettiest face?

If you guessed they were incredibly immature, angsty, and stupid, you'd be correct. These lyrics just feel so phony, whiny, and stupid, and ruin an otherwise good song. So yeah, that's why this song is so low. If the lyrics were decent or just OK, this song would've made the honorable mentions on my best list of 2018. But they aren't, so it's here. Although, despite this, I have enormous respect for JuiceWRLD. He was a truly talented individual, who made me appreciate a genre I don't like in the slightest, and my heart goes out to those who are still mourning his loss. You may be gone, Jared, but you will never be forgotten. :-)

9.

This song has the same problem as Lucid Dreams, in that it's a good beat with awful lyrics. But the reason this song is below Lucid Dreams is because LD is just a whiny breakup song, while this song is the glorification of a dickbag woman abuser who makes terrible music.

Freaky Friday by Lil' Dicky and Chris Brown

Despite what I said when I talked about Earth in my worst songs of 2019 list, I don't hate Lil' Dicky. While he doesn't have the greatest sense of humor, Dave Burd seems like a nice guy, and is able to make good songs, like Save Dat Money, Molly, Professional Rapper, Bruh.... How Can U Sleep and Too High. Not to mention that trailer for his Hulu show Dave. With a little polishing, and more technique, Burd could be a decent comedic songwriter. But as Freaky Friday proves, he has a lot to work on. However, unlike Earth, which has no redeeming qualities, with the possible exceptions of the animation, and Ed Sheeran as a koala, Freaky Friday does have some redeeming qualities. Firstly, that beat is great. Considering it's by DJ Mustard, a beat like this is amazing by his standards. It's incredibly catchy and memorable, and makes this song worth listening to. Aside from that? There are a few ok jokes, like Chris Brown's Kid running around, the DJ Kahled joke near the end (athough it would've been funnier if he made a joke out of the fact that Kahled does nothing during his songs, and yet gets credited as the one who wrote it), and Brown as Dicky enjoying his anonymity is a clever idea, that's been done better before. Also, the lyric "I'm trying to find myself like an introspective monk" is a very clever bit of wordplay. But now let's get to what's wrong with this song, starting with the one thing nobody who criticized this song talks about: Dicky and Brown don't even try to act like they've switched bodies. They act exactly how they normally do, which ruins the illusion of them switching bodies. But believe me, that's the least of this songs problems. Freaky Friday is one of the least self aware comedy songs I've ever seen. Like Earth, the jokes are incredibly bland and basic, revolving around stuff like Dicky as Chris saying the n word a bunch of times, saying how awesome it is to be Chris Brown, and a bunch of black stereotypes that not even the 1950s would find funny. And I know someone else said this, but I am surprised that Dicky didn't include a fried chicken joke. And as for the most infamous line of the song: "Ain't nobody judging cause I'm black, or my controversial past", yeah, that line is horrible, but honestly it doesn't piss me off as much as it does to everyone else. It's just another bad line, in a song full of bad lines. And then we get to the ending. Where Chris as Dicky finds Dicky as Chris at a nightclub, and leaps up to strangle him for wasting his body, but then Dicky as Chris says, and I quote: "If you hurt me, then you're only hurting yourself" and that "loving yourself" is the key to them switching back. Not only is it an incredibly lazy way to resolve the main conflict, but it's yet another ego stroke on a song that praises Chris Brown so much, even Vanity Smurf would call it a bit much. And afterwards, while Dicky and Chris are dancing, the Asian man (oh yeah, I forgot to mention that. Dicky and Chris switch bodies with the help of an Asian man who works at a Chinese food restaurant in a reference to the Lindsey Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Freaky Friday. Why didn't I mention this? Because it never comes up until the end of the song), for some reason transports Dicky into the bodies of Ed Sheeran, DJ Kahled, and Kendall Jenner. The DJ Kahled joke I already mentioned, so let's talk about the other 2. The Ed Sheeran joke is basically "Aw, I'm in Ed Sheeran's body. It's not as cool as being in Chris Brown's body." Now, in case you didn't know, I am an Ed Sheeran fan. And while, yes, Ed Sheeran is not the greatest musician in the world, the fact that Dicky said being Ed Sheeran wasn't as cool as being Chris Brown is a tad insulting. And then we get to the part that everyone, even the people who actually like this song, hate, the Kendall Jenner part. Here is the Kendall Jenner part in its entirety.

Huh, I'm Kendall Jenner

I got a vagina, I'm gonna explore that right now (woo, woo)

Holy shit, I got a vagina (uh), I'm gonna learn

I'm gonna understand the inner workings of a woman

I will leave you this time to bleach out your eyeballs from reading those lyrics. In conclusion, while I don't hate Freaky Friday as much as most people, it is still a really bad song, and a stain on Lil' Dicky's discography, even with that insanely catchy beat. Here's hoping for better things, Dickmeister.

8.

Let's talk about Imagine Dragons. While they have made plenty of good songs, they've also made a lot of really bad ones. And while this song is far from their worst ( I honestly don't know what the worst Imagine Dragons song would be), it's still pretty bad.

Bullet in a Gun by Imagine Dragons.

I've heard that Origins is a pretty bad album, and while I can't prove or disprove that claim, Bullet In A Gun is definitely one of the worst songs on that album. The rhythm is annoying, Dan Reynolds sounds awful, and the title is incredibly stupid. It's not even a song worth commenting on. The only reason it's above Lucid Dreams and Freaky Friday is because unlike those songs, Bullet In A Gun is unlistenable. And by the way, this is the breaking point. This is where we get to the truly terrible trash of 2018. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

7.

There are many types of bad songs. But few songs stretch the limit of what a song can be as much as this song:

Gucci Gang by Lil Pump

 Gucci Gang is a complete and total oddity in bad music. It's just so insanely bad, but memorably awful. Most of the lyrics are Gucci Gang, and the ones that aren't are stupid, the titular Gucci Gang has no relevance other than being a buzzword, Lil Pump sounds so bored it looks like he's about to fall asleep, his hair is made of gummy worms, and the song is so vapid and bad in every conceivable way. Gucci Gang is one of those songs that deserves to be immortalized as an infamously bad song. It's just a spectacular failure, that is completely unmatched. But it still sucks. It sucks really hard.

6.

I told you this song would make my worst of 2018 list!

Money by Cardi B.

This song is basically Press, but with slightly more rhythm. But that doesn't mean it's good. Not only is it a terrible song, but it also rips off a much better song, HUMBLE by Kendrick Lamar. And if that's not bad enough, Cardi B is incredibly obnoxious, there are annoying chipmunk vocals, the music video is stupid and idiotic, and again, this song is terrible. Now, if you excuse me, I'm moving on, because the longer I talk about this song, the more my brain cells start shrinking.

5.

Marshmello is one of the blandest producers of all time. The only thing that makes him memorable is that marshmallow hat he always wears. Aside from Be Kind, and Everyday, his music is bland, generic shlock. And in this fifth entry, he collabs with Anne Marie, who I liked in Fuck, I'm Lonely, but literally nothing else, to make the worst song of his entire career.

Friends by Marshmello and Anne Marie

Musically, this song isn't that bad. It's definitely not good, but I've heard a lot worse. Lyrically, this song can go straight to hell. I have never been friendzoned, or even been in a relationship, but from what I've heard, friendzoning is an uncomfortable, awkward experience that does not need an anthem. Oh, did I not mention that this song was given the monkier of "Offical Friendzone Anthem"? Blow me. The lyrics portray Anne Marie's character as a selfish scumbag, who takes pleasure out of putting Marshmello's character in the friendzone, and Marshmello's character as an obsessive stalker, who can't be reasoned with, and to quote Anne Marie, has been stalking her and trying to get back to her 6000 times!!!! That's more than the cost of a VR headest!!!!! Ok, so bad lyrics are one thing. How is the singing? Well, since Marshmello isn't a singer, let's talk about Anne Marie. Comparing Marie's singing in Friends and Fuck, I'm Lonley is like comparing night and day. While in FIL, Anne Marie had a lovely, relaxed voice, here she sounds obnoxious and dull. And while the lyric video is adorable, it doesn't make up for this piss stain of a song. So yeah, I'm done talking about this song. Screw Marshmello, screw Anne Marie, and screw this stupid pretentious "anthem" NEXT.

4.

While Drake managed to make my best list with God's Plan and Sicko Mode, he also manages to make my worst list with one of the worst songs he's ever made, if not his absolute worst.

I'm Upset By Drake

This song sounds like absolute garbage. It's like they looked at the rhythm for Truth Hurts by Lizzo and said "Let's make that sound even worse." On top of that, Drake sounds way too bored for someone that's aparrently upset, and this song is about Drake not wanting to pay child support. What a lovely subject matter. Oh, and the music video has the Degrassi cast and Jay and Silent Bob in a vain attempt for you to like it. Try hard much? Yeah, this song is utter garbage, which is easily the worst song of Drake's entire career. 

3. 

Calling this a song would be an insult to the concept of songs.

Tick Tock by Lil Xan

After listening to this garbage, I think I owe Gucci Gang an apology. This song is absolute trash. It's obnoxious, annoying, gag inducing, and Lil Xan sounds obnoxious as hell. It is easily one of the worst rap songs I've ever heard, and listening to it makes my ears hurt. NEXT.

2.

Every 6ix9ine song.

In order to save time, and to never talk about this dickhole ever again, I decided to save time and put every song he ever made (and will ever make) into one entry. And I put Gummo as the video, because that song sums up all of his flaws the way Psycho sums up Post Malone's cool relaxed feel. So, who is 6ix9ine? 6ix9ine is a rapper, who's real name is Daniel Hernandez. He is a horrible rapper, and an even worse person. He is loud, obnoxious, and irritating. All of his songs are absolute garbage, and the fact that he is in business is a complete shock to me. There. Done. Now I never want to talk about Takeshi 6ix9ine ever again. 

And before we get to #1, I'd like to go through some dishonorable mentions

I Love It by Kanye West and Lil Pump

This song is bad. There is no debate about that. But like Marville and The Garbage Pail Kids Movie, I Love It is an incredibly interesting disaster. From the unfunny "Cum motherfucker line" to the stupid costumes Pump and West wear, to the stupid and lazy music video, to the line "I'm a sick fuck, I like to quick fuck" which is not only stupid, but rhymes a word with itself, to the rest of the lyrics which are insanely dumb. It's just fascinating. However, unlike Filthy, I Love It isn't enough of a guilty pleasure to make it as an HM on my best list.

Shallow by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga

I have no feelings on any version of A Star Is Born, but screw this song!!! It's so boring, obnoxious and schmaltzy! I hate it! I hate it! I hate it! I hate it! I hate it! I hate it! I hate it! I hate it! I HAAAAAAATE IT!!!!!!! But my problems with it are on a subjective level, so I left it off the list proper. That doesn't save this garbage song from the honorable mentions though.

Boyfriend by Ariana Grande and Social House.

While this song is better than 7 Rings and BUWYGGIB, it's still not a good song, and I hate how Ariana sounds on it. Also, she murders a girl's hand by stabbing it with a bow and arrow, and puts her in a headlock. And she's the hero in the song. At least in 7 Rings, she's aware that she's a selfish brat. And again, Magic In The Hamptons is a million times better.

X by Nicky Jam and J Balvin

What the hell is this?

Lights Down Low by MAX and gnash.

While this song is nowhere near as bad as I hate u, I love u, Lights Down Low is still really bad. But not enough to make it on the actual list

Kream by Tyga and Iggy Azelea

Wow, a collab between Tyga and Iggy Azelea sucks. Who saw that one coming? Also "because poor literacy is kewl!"

God Is A Woman by Ariana Grande

This song commits one of the greatest musical crimes possible: Making Ariana Grande boring. Even when she's bad, she's at least interesting. Boyfriend, 7 Rings, and Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored are awful songs, but I'm not going to forget them. God Is A Woman on the other hand is a boring, dull, piece of nothingness.

The Academy Award by Franz Ferdinand

This sounds like a song from the 12 Oz Mouse soundtrack that was rejected for being too trippy and weird. Also, who's excited for season 3?

New Rules by Dua Lipa

The lyrics are decent, but the production is broken as hell, and Dua Lipa comes off as an enormous snob

Yes Indeed by Lil Baby and Drake

This song rivals You Say by Lauren Daigle, I Hate You I Love You by gnash and Olvia Obrein, and Gucci Gang by Lil' Pump for the title of most boring song in the universe.

Walk it Talk it by Migos and Drake

They went through the effort to make the video have a 70's aesthetic, but have the song be a generic rap trap song. Why? If you're doing a gimmick, follow through!!

Taste by Tyga and Offset

While this song is insanely disgusting and creepy, Leather In The Rain makes up for it, and it's too forgettable for me to hate. But WOW is it bad.

Mo Bamba by Sheck Wes

                                         

This song barely exists. Also, why the hell was there a meme where people chose between this and Sicko Mode? I mean, is that a question that needs to be asked?

And now, onto #1.

1.

Before I start talking about my #1 worst song of 2018, I would like to say one thing: I have nothing against XXXTENTACION. I don't like him as a person or a musician, but he impacted his fans in positive ways, and I can respect that. And regardless of whether he was planning on becoming a good person or not, the fact that his life was taken from him at such an early age is undeniably a tragedy. My heart goes out to his friends, family, and fans, who are still mourning his loss. However, none of that changes the fact that I hate his biggest hit with a burning passion!!!!!!

SAD! by XXXTENTACION

You'll notice that, unlike the other songs on this list, I did not include a video. That's because I like my website, and I don't want to ruin it by putting this disgusting, distasteful video on it. Yes, I'll put 7 Rings, Gummo (albeit in audio form only. I still won't put the actual music video up, because screw 6ix9ine), and Earth on my website, but not SAD!. That's how much I despise it. So let's pick apart the festering corpse of a song that is SAD! by XXXTENTACION, shall we? Let's start with the beat. I hate this beat. It's incredibly creepy and unnerving, but unlike Bad Guy, which makes me feel mildly disturbed, this beat makes me feel unclean. I can see why some people would like it, but I just don't. Also, the music video is incredibly stupid and distasteful. I can see why they thought this would work: two versions of X fighting each other to signify internal conflict. But it's handled in an incredibly stupid way, and the fact that the brown haired X wakes up in a coffin, and is killed by the blue haired X makes this video extremely distasteful, considering it was released after X's death. Now, before we continue, let me address the complaints people will have with this entry. Yes, I am as far from XXXTENTACION's target demographic as possible. I am a guy who lives off of 80's and 90's movies, who loves AJR, and who's favorite song of 2019 is I Don't Care by Ed Sheeran and Justin Beiber. And while I have not heard every XXXTENTACION song, from what I have heard, SAD! is far from his worst song. So maybe I should just do to this song what I did to Bad Guy by Billie Eilish, and just say that I don't like it, but it's not my thing.... is what I would say if the lyrics weren't incredibly toxic. Now, I am not the right person to talk about these lyrics so I won't go into too much detail. For those who want more detail, watch Sean Fey Wolfe's ranking of every #1 hit of the 2010s. He covers what's wrong with them better than I ever could. As for me, I'm just going to say that these lyrics take a song that was bad, but I could respect is not my thing, and turn it into a toxic dumpsterfire. Regardless of your feelings on this song, or the man who wrote it, the fact that a ton of young, impressionable X fans will take this song's message to heart is horrifying. As bad as Lil' Dicky's Earth was, I'll give it credit that it at least had good intentions. But this song, and it's success, actively makes the world a worse place to live. While X in no way deserved to have his life taken at such an early age, I will never forgive him for putting SAD! into this world. NEVER. 

Dear god was this a terrible year for bad songs! Well, that was my list. What did you think? Were there any stinkers I left out? What songs did you disagree with? Comment below, and thanks for reading! 

Top 10 Best songs of 2018

 Since my first 2 lists were about 2019, I figure its a good idea to talk about 2018 next. So what are my thoughts on 2018 musically speaking? Well, like 2019, 2018 was a very mixed year. There were some fantastic songs, and some absolutely atrocious garbage. And seeing the title of the list, you can tell which one we're talking about today. So let's get cracking!

10.

I have mixed feelings on this song:

High Hopes by Brendon Urie

First of all, no. This is not Panic! at the Disco. It's just Brendon Urie. Second, this song makes me feel really conflicted. While the chorus is incredibly mediocre, the rest of the song makes up for it, with parts that sound really nice, Brendon Urie's likability shining through, and Brendon Urie walking on a building, which is incredibly awesome. Seriously, I want to know how they did that. Kumerai Fang's worst of 2018 list compared High Hopes to AJR, which as you can tell from my best songs of AJR list, is a band I love. So that probably has something to do with why I like this song. As it stands, High Hopes is a bizzare animal of a song, that while I don't love, is still good and interesting enough to put on the official list.

9.

This song's name is incredibly stupid, but it's still a great song.

Sicko Mode by Travis Scott and Drake

Unlike Bad Guy and Old Town Road, I fully get the hype for this song. It's really catchy, with a great rhythm, and both singers sound great. It's not amazing (it's #9 on my list for a reason), but it is a decent song, and you could do a lot worse. Sicko Mode, you get my thumbs up.

8.

And while we're on the subject of Drake....

God's Plan by Drake

Aside from that stupid line about Drake loving his mom and his bed more than his girlfriend, God's Plan is a really good song. It has Drake's signiture low key energy, and a catchy flow. Also, similar to Earth, this song has good intentions, but it actually feels like it's doing those good intentions justice. Definitely not a great song, but it's ok.

7.

I have mixed feelings on Post Malone. While he does seem like a really cool guy, and makes really good songs, he's also capable of making absolute garbage, like Rockstar, I Fall Apart, and White Iversion. But my #7 pick is a song that sums up all his relaxed, cool appeal into one song:

Psycho by Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign

A lot of people really hate this song, which I kind of understand. It does have a low tempo beat, and Post Malone's voice is really low energy. But unlike some of PM's other songs, I'm not bothered by it. Like Robbery and Talk, Psycho has a really relaxing vibe. It's like if you combined lofi and rap into one song. On top of that, Post Malone looks like he's into the song, and Post Malone riding on a tank in the desert is almost as awesome as Brendon Urie walking on a building. All in all, a very overhated and relaxing song from a guy who's quickly becoming one of my favorite artists. Also, Ty Dolla $ign is good.

6.

Sometimes, people surprise you. People you thought were incredibly incompetent and moronic end up making masterpieces. And my #6 entry is one of them. I can't believe I'm saying this, but welcome to my best list, Tyga.

Leather In The Rain by Tyga

The fact that Tyga managed to make this incredibly amazing bop of a song is something that still shocks me days after discovering it. Leather In The Rain is phenomenal. The rhythm is relaxing and has a nice flow, Tyga actually sounds good, and that chorus is amazing. Like, just listen to it. It's pure perfection. There's also a guest singer named Kyndall, who sounds exactly like Ariana Grande, and she does a good job too. So yeah, an artist who I thought would never be good ended up making one of my favorite songs of 2018. Good job, Tyga. I still don't like you, but you have earned my respect. Also, if you're wondering why I have this lyric video as the video, that's because Leather in the Rain doesn't have a music video, and the cover for the album it's on is horrifying. 

5.

This is one of those songs that really needs no introduction.

Sunflower by Swae Lee and Post Malone

I haven't seen Spider Man Into The Spiderverse (I know, I know), but if it's anything like this song, then it's one of the best films ever made, because this song is fantastic. It's catchy, boppy as hell, both Swae and Post sound fantastic, and the way the music video incorporates the lyrics into the scenery of SMITTSV is clever. All in all, an absolutely fantastic song. 

4.

Welcome back, bbno$.

Tony Thot by bbno$.

Ever since I discovered Lalala, I've been slowly becoming a bbno$ fan. And Tony Thot is definitely one of his best songs. It's catchy as hell, bbno$ has a fantastic flow, the lyrics have his signature weird charm, and the music video is very surreal, even more than Lalala. A very great song from an underrated artist.

3.

While I understand the hate for Happy and Can't Stop The Feeling, I demonstrably disagree with it. Sure, they became big off of kids movies, but we need songs like them. We need songs that are just happy mindless nonsense. And if you disagree, and still think they're awful, let me introduce you to a man named Lil Duval.

Smile (Living My Best Life) by Lil Duval, Ball Greezy, and Snoop Dogg

Thank you so much, Ducky for introducing me to this incredibly fun song. It's catchy as hell, incredibly fun and enjoyable, and all 3 performers sound fantastic, and have great chemistry. It's just an insanely positive, bop of a song, that will brighten your day, and make you dance. And while Lil Duval says the n word many times throughout the song, I love this song too much to care.

2.

This song is a grower. When I first heard it, I thought it was really weird. But as time went on, I grew to appreciate it, and now it's one of the best songs I've ever heard. What song is it?

Close To Me by Ellie Goulding, Swae Lee, and Diplo

Close to Me is such an entrancing song, and unlike anything I've ever heard before. Both Ellie and Swae sound fantastic, the rhythm is amazing, and the music video is very cool and surreal. It's just such an amazing, hypnotic song that I can't help but love. Also, I love those light-bulb hats.

And before we get to #1, I'd like to go over some honorable mentions.

No Brainer by DJ Kahled, Justin Beiber, Quavo, and Chance the Rapper

This song has way too much hate. It's not great, and it's clearly trying to cash in on the success of I'm The One. But it's an alright, catchy song that's good to listen to when you're bored. Also, no Lil' Wayne. Although if you dislike I'm The One, stay far away from this song.

Wait by Maroon 5

A lot of people hate this song, but similar to my #2, Wait grew on me. Also, the Snapchat version (above) is incredibly adorable.

Girls Like You by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B

Girls Like You also grew on me. Not enough to put it on the list, but it's ok.

This is America by Childish Gambino

Very weird, and doesn't really try to say anything, but a decent song.

Lost In Japan by Shawn Mendes

While the Zedd remix is obnoxious and annoying, the original is very sweet and catchy. I'm really glad that Shawn Mendes has improved as an artist, and I'm looking forward to seeing his career grow and flourish. Also, that ending is amazing.

Feels like Summer by Childish Gambino

Really cool and chill.

Filthy by Justin Timberlake

I know a lot of people hate this song, but it's a guilty pleasure for me. Filthy is such a strange, bizarre, catchy song. Also, the fact that this song is sung by the guy who voices Branch from Dreamworks Trolls makes this hilarious.

Finesse by Bruno Mars and Cardi B

An absolutely fantastic 80's throwback.

Man of The Woods by Justin Timberlake

Consider this song my honorary #11. It's one of the most charming, fun songs I've ever heard in my entire life.

Nice for What by Drake

Weird as hell, but an absolute banger.

Genius by LSD

Fantastic song, with a creative and surreal music video.

DoIHaveTheSause? by Ski Mask The Slump God

Awesome, trippy, weird, and fun.

One Kiss by Dua Lipa and Calvin Harris

Great beat, great singing, and funky as hell. The only problem is Dua Lipa, who despite not being terrible, always looks and sounds like she thinks she's better than you.

Fake Love by Drake

Like Filthy, this song is a guilty pleasure. It's incredibly catchy and relaxing, and the lyrics are insanely stupid.

Down to the Honkytonk by Jake Owens

Sure, the lyrics are dishonest and boastful, but the song itself has a lot of country charm, and it's just a fun, silly song. Believe me, as a country fan, after hearing FGL and Luke Bryan, Down to the Honkytonk is a breath of fresh air.

Bubblin by bbno$ and So Loki

Another awesome and weird bbno$ song, produced by the same guy who produced Tony Thot.

Powerglide by Rae Sremmurd and Juicy J

The fact that this is a collab between Rae Sremmurd and the guy that said "Eat Your Heart Out Like Jeffery Dahmer" on Katy Perry's Dark Horse, and it's this good is just incredible. And it's also made by the guy who produced 23. The hell?

Zucc Smokin Meats-SONGIFY THIS by Schmoyoho

This and The History Of The World According To Facebook are the best things that Mark Zuckerberg's existence has contributed.

Everyday by Marshmello and Logic

Despite being made by Marshmello and the guy who made 1-800-273-8255, Everyday isn't that bad. It's catchy, cool, and interesting. Also, any song that makes a reference to Office Space is one that gets in my good graces.

Lies by Thompson Twins

A trippy pile of catchiness.

I'm Gonna Kill Santa Claus by Danny Gonzalez

A catchy, morbid, and funny Christmas song from one of the best Youtubers ever. Also, shoutout to my fellow Gregs.

Lemon by N.E.R.D and Rihanna

Weird and awesome.

Do It All The Time by I Don't Know How But They Found Me

Absolutely fantastic.

Magic In The Hamptons by Social House and Lil Yachty

Relaxing, playful, catchy, and Lil Yachty being his awesome self. Why the hell is Boyfriend more famous than this?

Drug Addicts by Lil Pump

Sure, it promotes underage drug use, but the beat is fun, and Lil Pump is actually putting energy into it. Also, it's cool that Charlie Sheen is in the video, even if he doesn't get to do anything.

Get Along by Kenny Chesney

An enjoyably silly and fun piece of country schlock

Natural by Imagine Dragons

One of the few good songs on Origins

Zero by Imagine Dragons

The best song on Origins. No contest.

The Way Life Goes by Lil Uzi Vert

A cool, relaxing, funky song with an awesome music video

Dura by Daddy Yankee

This song is like the bizzaro version of Te Bote. While that song was a toxic sludgepile that sounded like garbage, Dura is an incredibly jazzy, charismatic, fun, and enjoyable song, sung by the incredibly charismatic Daddy Yankee. Also, like Next Up Forever, Dura has one of the best intros of all time.

King's Dead by Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, James Blake, and Future

People either love or hate this song. Personally, I like it. Not only does everyone, even Future, sound great, but King's Dead is such a weird and groovy song. Easily the best song on the Black Panther soundtrack.

In My Feelings by Drake

Kinda catchy, and great instrumentals at the beginning, but really forgettable. Also, that intro goes on for way too long.

Be Careful by Cardi B.

Cardi's best song.

Amid The Flowers by Slipfunc

One of the best lofi songs I've ever heard in my life.

Tell Me by Spencer Sutherland

A bizzare song with great symbolism and an amazing voice.

Pretender by Steve Aoki, AJR, and Lil Yachty.

Wow, shocker. I like an AJR song. But seriously, this song is cool. Also, AJR and Lil Yachty together in a song is such a weird combination, but it works really well.

Tough by Lewis Capaldi

Another great Lewis Capaldi song, that really should've been more famous than Someone You Loved.

How Long by Charlie Puth

Really cool and funky, which is impressive coming from Charlie Puth.

Crush by Tessa Violet

A really interesting, bizarre song that I recommend checking out. Also, Tessa is clearly aware that she is a stalker in this song, which is refreshing to say the least.

Eastside by Benny Blanco, Halsey, and Khalid.

Incredibly charming and fun. Also it does the beat from Lucid Dreams justice, and it's a song where Halsey doesn't suck. And making Halsey not suck is an impressive feat.

Memes & Yodel Trap - YouTube SchmoWind 2018 #2 by Schmoyoho

Absolute awesomeness.

And now, onto #1

1.

This song is not only the best song of 2018, but also one of the best songs ever made, if not the best. The only way this song could be better is if it had Weird Al Yankovic, Queen, AJR, Surfaces, and Elton John. What song could possibly be that good? 3 words: Fall Out Boy.

Wilson (Expensive Mistakes) by Fall Out Boy

I was never that big into Fall Out Boy. I've only heard a few of their songs, and they were mostly meh. But then I heard this piece of amazingness, and WOW. Wilson (Expensive Mistakes) is incredible. The rhythm is fantastic, the lyrics are stupid, but fun, Patrick Stump's voice is great, and the music video. Oh man, this music video. As if this great song couldn't get any better, the music video is a parody of infomercials, with incredibly clever gags like "Death and Destruction for the Whole Family" "Beautiful Boys, Made of Real Skin, Eat Food" "Karate Patrick. Sold Out" and "This is how babies are made! Psyche, they're killing each other!" Whoever worked on this music video should've worked on the music video for Lil Dicky's Earth, so that real comedy could be injected into it. Bottom line, this song is incredible. Regardless of where you fall on the FOB spectrum, you will love this song. It's amazing, it's incredible, it's an absolute 10000000000000000000000/10 masterpiece.

Welp. That was the best of 2018. What did you think? What songs did I leave out? What's your list? Comment below, and thanks for reading! The worst list will be on its way soon.