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
8.
HUMBLE by Kendrick Lamar
7.
That's What I Like by Bruno Mars
6.
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?
4.
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.
Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran
2.
I'm The One by DJ Kahled, Justin Beiber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, and Lil Wayne.
And before we get to #1, some honorable mentions.
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
Corner Store by Macklemore, Dave B. and Travis Thompson
The best Macklemore song that wasn't produced by Ryan Lewis.
Really cool and fun.
1.
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.
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