10.
Like Twenty One Pilots, I don't really care about X Ambassadors. Unsteady is garbage, and most of their other songs I've never heard, or don't care about. However, they did make one song that I really like, not counting Sucker for Pain:
Renegades by X Ambassadors.
This song is very relaxing, catchy, and charming. It's just a fun, boppy, catchy groove. The singing is great, the lyrics are wholesome, and it's just really good. It may have a comercially feel, but this song is alright in my books. More like this, X Ambassadors.
9.
Hello again, Drake.
Hotline Bling by Drake
8.
Like I said in my 2018 worst list, I don't hate Lil Dicky. He seems like a nice guy, he has a good flow, and can make good songs. Case in point:
$ave Dat Money by Lil' Dicky, Fetty Wap, and Rich Homie Quan
Here's the first thing that makes $ave Dat Money better than Freaky Friday and Earth: there's an actual joke. Sure, the idea of making a rap song about saving money as opposed to spending money isn't an original idea, but that doesn't mean it isn't funny. And I think that Dicky does the joke justice. The lyrics are clever, the beat slaps, and the joke about the verse from Rich Homie Quan costing too much money is actually really funny, and has the double joke of not having enough money to pay RHQ for the full verses, and being a humourous take on how guest verses rarely have to do with the actual song. So yeah, Dicky, more songs like this.
7.
2015: A year so good, Florida Georgia Line made a genuinely good song.
Confession by Florida Georgia Line
Confession is easily the best song from Florida Georgia Line. It's heartfelt, catchy, and Tyler Hubbard's obnoxious voice manages to sound charming and sweet. It's like taking a trip into a bizzaro world where Florida Georgia Line doesn't suck. I honestly wish FGL would make more songs like this. But nooooooooooo! Meant To Be and H.O.L.Y were big hits, while Confession flopped miserably, so we're stuck with hacky, annoying FGL. SCREW. YOU. BILLBOARD!!!!!!!!!! But seriously, Confession is a great song. Even if you hate FGL, check this song out. And Hubbard, Kelly. This song proves you 2 have potential. Please take advantage of it. Moving on.
Also, like with Hollywood, thanks Cicabeot1 for introducing me to this song.
6.
This song is like the bizzaro version of You Say by Lauren Daigle. That song is so boring, sterile and passionless, that I fly into a fit of rage whenever I hear it. This song on the other hand, is incredibly bizarre, experimental, and full of passion. What song is it?
Where Are Ü Now? by Justin Bieber, Skrillex, and Diplo
While the lyrics are generic shlock about JB wanting a girl, this song makes up for its lyrics by a good voice, creative imagery, and that catchy as hell drop. But most importantly, this song is creative as hell. It's like the musical equivalent of a short film from the Animation Show. Every inch of this song is laced with creative expirementalism, from the melody, to the singing, to the creative and cool music video. So yeah, this song is awesome. If you haven't heard it, listen to it. It's so good.
5.This may not technically count as a song, but it's still awesome.
Of Murder & Catfish: Songify the News #8 by Schmoyoho and Jontron
After being relegated to the Honorable Mentions of my 2018 and 2017 best lists, Schmoyoho finally gets to appear on one of my best lists proper. For those that don't know, Schmoyoho is a band that consists of 3 brothers named Andrew, Michael, and Evan, and the fourth member, Sarah, who married Evan in 2009. They basically take things that aren't songs, make them musical, and add a splash of humor. And Of Murder & Catfish is one of their best examples. The verses from everyone are greatly sung, there's a ton of great jokes, and of course, Jontron, who is awesome as usual. If you've never heard of or seen Schmoyoho, this video is a good place to start.
4.
People seem to either love or hate Fetty Wap. Personally, I have no feelings on the guy. Sure, I put $ave Dat Money on this list, but that's mainly for Lil Dicky. So why am I talking about him? Because there's one song I really like from him:
679 by Fetty Wap and Remy Boyz
679 is the definition of a brainless song. The lyrics are meaningless, the structure is nonexistent, and it's stupid and silly. And I love every minute of it. Fetty Wap sounds fantastic, Remy Boyz is good, and dear god is this instrumental infectious as hell. Also, I know it's sewed up, but I always hear it as soda. So, yeah. 679 is a great, brainless, silly, stupid song. Check it out.
679 is the definition of a brainless song. The lyrics are meaningless, the structure is nonexistent, and it's stupid and silly. And I love every minute of it. Fetty Wap sounds fantastic, Remy Boyz is good, and dear god is this instrumental infectious as hell. Also, I know it's sewed up, but I always hear it as soda. So, yeah. 679 is a great, brainless, silly, stupid song. Check it out.
3.
Hello again, Dave Burd.
Professional Rapper by Lil' Dicky and Snoop Dogg
Proffesional Rapper is easily the best song from Lil Dicky. The lyrics are clever, funny, and paint an interesting picture, Snoop and Dicky both sound good, the music video is clever and well animated, and it feels like an incredibly honest picture of who Dicky is and how he sees his industry, for better or worse. It's a really cool interesting song, that proves that Lil Dicky is more than a one joke pony.
2.
You might notice that, unlike my last couple of lists, the picks for this one have been pretty non-controversial. I mean, there have been songs that most people wouldn't consider, but there haven't been any unanimously despised songs so far. That is, until now.
Honey, I'm Good by Andy Grammer
I know a lot of people hate this song, but I absolutely love it. Why? Firstly, it's catchy as hell. Andy Grammer's voice is full of fun and energy, the clapping is fun, and the rhythm is infectious as hell. The only way you couldn't dance to this song is if your feet were stuck to the floor. Secondly, this is a song about being loyal to your wife. And as someone who hates cheater songs (Except for How Long by Charlie Puth. That song gets a pass because it's funky as hell), HIG feels incredibly refreshing. Admittedly, the message falls apart in some places like with the line "if I stay I might not leave alone", but for the most part Honey, I'm Good succeeds at conveying its message. Also, this music video is so adorable. Seeing these couples celebrate their marriage while lip syncing to Grammer's loyalty anthem is so awesome. And what makes this truly great is the video features every couple type: straight, gay, young, old, newlyweds, married for years, it's just so great. So yeah, I get the hate, but Honey, I'm Good is absolutely awesome.
And now, the honorable mentions.
Jealous by Nick Jonas
A few lyrical hiccups, but a generally good song. Also, Nick Jonas on his motorcycle reminds me of the 5sf character Renegade Pervert.
GDFR by Flo Rida
Unlike Millionare, this song is fun, stupid, catchy, and Flo Rida sounds good. Also, just because a song has a sax riff doesn't mean it's ripping off Talk Dirty. That's like saying if a song has a guitar solo it's a ripoff of Don't Stop Me Now. And don't think of saying that they sound the same, because they clearly don't.
On and On by Cartoon and Daniel Levi
One of the few Youtube montage songs that doesn't suck.
Bruh.... by Lil Dicky
Lil Dicky's most underrated song.
Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh) by Rich Homie Quan
The premise for this song is incredibly reprehensible, but this song is so fricking catchy, and Rich Homie Quan is so unintelligible, that you can just turn your brain off and ignore the reprehensible lyrics.
Budapest by George Ezra
Really cool and relaxing.
Donald Trump Sings & Dances - Songify This by Schmoyoho
I only wanted to put 1 Schmoyoho song on this list, but this song is so catchy and funky, it deserves a mention.
Bills by LunchMoney Lewis
The honorary #11. Catchy and fun as hell, with incredibly relatable lyrics.
No Way No by MAGIC!
It's sad that these guys were relegated to one hit wonder status, because they're not half bad. And while No Way No isn't amazing, it's a chill, funky song devoid of the problems that plagued Rude.
Really? Yeah! by KYLE
Stupid, but catchy and fun.
Locked Away by R. City and Adam Levine
It is kind of stupid and over the top, as well as having no idea what it wants to be, but R. City is good, and Adam sounds amazing.
Downtown by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
The honorary #12. An absolutely amazing piece of awesomeness.
Lush Life by Zara Larsson
A catchy fun, funky song, with a beat that reminds me of the I Took A Pill In Ibiza remix.
Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd
More funky Weeknd, less emo Weeknd. PLEASE.
Shots by Imagine Dragons
The most underrated Imagine Dragons song.
Shut Up and Dance by WALK THE MOON
Absolutely fantastic.
Post To Be by Omarion, Chris Brown, and Jhene Akiko
A catchy as hell guilty pleasure.
Gibberish by MAX and Hoodie Allen
Absolutely fantastic. I know a song called Gibberish might sound stupid, but seriously, this song is absolutely fantastic.
Champagne and Pools by Hoodie Allen, KYLE, and Blackbear
A great song from the underrated Hootie Allen, and the fun as hell KYLE. Even Blackbear sounds alright. That's a sentence I never thought I would say.
Style by Taylor Swift
Amazing
Overture Part 1 by AJR
Seriously, I have no idea how anyone could hate this amazing band.
Oui by Jerimih
A lovely sounding song, with decent, heartfelt lyrics. From the guy that made Don't Tell 'Em.
Get Ugly by Jason Derulo
A really catchy, funky cool song, from an incredibly underrated movie.
My House by Flo Rida
A fun, enjoyable party song.
Uma Thurman by Fall Out Boy
The lyrics aren't great, and the Munsters sample is a weird choice, especially since this song has nothing to do with The Munsters, but Uma Thurman is still a really good song.
Classic Man (Remix) by Jidenna and Kendrick Lamar
An enjoyable catchy song, with easily one of Kendrick's best guest verses.
I'm In Love With A Monster by Fifth Harmony
An alright song that has good vocals, and a catchy melody eerily similar to Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man. Which is weird, because this song was made 2 years before that one.
Nasty Freestyle by T-Wayne
Absolutely stupid and hilarious.
Lean On by Major Lazer, DJ Snake, and MØ
Insanely catchy, funky, and chill
Trap Queen by Fetty Wap
An alright jam, which not only gave Fetty Wap a career, but also gave us this:
What Do You Mean? by Justin Bieber
Not as good as Where Are Ü Now, but still good. Also, there's a cameo from John Leguizamo.
And now, onto #1.
1.
If No is all the flaws of Meghan Trainor without anything that makes her good, then this song is everything that makes Meghan Trainor great, without any of her flaws.
Better When I'm Dancin' by Meghan Trainor
I actually did see the Peanuts Movie in theaters, and it was really good. It was funny, heartfelt, decently animated, and a good representation of its source material. And on top of that, it resulted in Meghan's best song. I may be alone in liking Me Too, but even the biggest Meghan Trainor hater can't hate this song. It's happy, bouncy, wholesome, Meghan sounds absolutely amazing, and unlike Just Like Fire, this song stands on its own so much to the point where the music video has absolutely nothing to do with The Peanuts Movie, aside from a few Peanuts characters. On top of that, it's an infectious as hell earworm. Once you hear it, it will be in your head for the rest of the day. And you will love it. So yeah, we may have gotten some garbage from Meghan Tumblr, but it was all worth it for this amazing song to exist.
Well, that's the best of 2015. What did you think of my picks? What's your list? Comment below, and make sure to smash that blue follow button so you can be notified when I make a new blog post. In the meantime, thanks for reading, and tune in for my worst songs of 2015 list.
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