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Friday, January 8, 2021
Song Review: Cold by Maroon 5 and Future
Cold is one of Maroon 5's most underrated songs. Sure, it's crazy that a band as devoid of life as Maroon 5 could get someone like Future to collab with them, but Cold is a really good song. Let's start with the production. Cold is a major outlier in Maroon 5's music. While most Maroon 5 songs have pretty basic production, Cold's production is trippy as hell. It feels like a musical acid trip, similar to the I Took A Pill In Ibiza Remix. On top of that, Adam sounds great. He doesn't have that annoying falsetto, and he genuinely feels passionate in the song. Future's guest verse is also pretty good. Like with Life Is Good, it has a lot of charm and sounds really nice over this trippy beat. And then there's the music video. Dear god do I love this music video. It starts off normally enough, with Levine talking to John, his wife, and Future in the car, and then him going into this mansion to go to a party, but then at the 1:42 mark, the music video goes from decent to amazing. It's like if Raoul Duke wandered onto the set of The Muppet Movie. There is so much bizarre insanity in this music video. A creepy fox, a fish with a human head a la Seaman, monster legs playing the piano, a girl wearing a chicken mask, a sexy police lady, police cars upside down in midair, a horse-man, a bunny, a horned man smashing a piano, Future turning into a teddy bear, and an underwater wedding attended by eyeless people, where the priest is holding a staff with a cow skull. I'm not making any of this up, all of that stuff is in the actual music video. It's an acid trip and a half. Bottom line, I love Cold. It's weird, it's catchy, it's bizarre, it's insane, it's an absolute blast. Even if you hate Maroon 5, please check this song out. It's easily one of their best.
What are your thoughts on Cold? Comment below!
Song Review: Dance Monkey by Tones And I
Dance Monkey is one of the most controversial songs in recent memory. Many music critics, like Marc from Spectrum Pulse and Outside Lane, love the song, while other music critics, like Show With No Name and Ranterinshades absolutely loathe it. What's my stance on Dance Monkey? I think it's fine. Let's start with the elephant in the room, Tone And I's voice. This is the main reason people hate this song. Now, my thoughts on her voice, in this song anyway, are complicated. Her voice gives me a bizarre feeling. Not one of pleasure, not one of revulsion, but more one of intrigue. Her voice in Dance Monkey is just so intriguingly bizarre. It sounds like nothing I've ever heard in my life, and nothing I will ever hear again. And the music video makes it even more strange. Seeing this already bizarre voice come out of an old man makes it straight-up surreal. Moving on to the production. This production is cool. The pianos have a very fun, but mysterious vibe, adding to the song's uniqueness. Finally, the lyrics. These lyrics are just incredible. Tones wrote this song based on her experience as a busker, and it shows through the lyrics. These lyrics brilliantly comment on the stuff that musicians like Tones do, being forced by people to do the same gimmicks over and over again. It's really heart wrenching stuff. So yeah, Dance Monkey is alright in my books. If you hate it, fine. But I personally think it's a fine, albeit weird as hell, song.
What are your thoughts on Dance Monkey, as well as Tones And I? What's your favorite Tones And I song? Comment below!
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
2020 Year End Ranked
2020 was certainly an interesting year for music. Unlike the last couple of years, the hits were insanely experimental, for better or worse. And today, I'm going to rank all 100 songs on the 2020 Year-End. So pull up a seat, because we have a lot of songs to cover. And if you disagree, comment your thoughts, but please be respectful. Anyways, enjoy.
Terrible Tier:
Bumper song: Supercrapafuckarificexpialabullshit by The Nostalgia Critic
100.
Hot Girl Bummer by Blackbear
Hot Girl Bummer is the complete antithesis to who I am musically and as a person. It's a whiny, emo, mean spirited piece of pettiness that makes me sick and fills me with rage. The production is so ugly it makes Falling by Trevor Daniel look like True by Spandau Ballet, Blackbear sounds awful, the chorus makes me want to punch him in the face, the music video is idiotic, ugly, and creepy, and these lyrics can die in a fire. There is not one lyric in this song that doesn't fill me with rage and make me want to punch Blackbear in the face. Sure it makes a good "fuck you" song. But only because the chorus is literally Blackbear saying "Fuck You!". There is nothing else good about this song whatsoever. It's a mean spirited piece of petty, whiny emo trash that deserves to die in a fire. Is it the worst song Blackbear has ever made? No. But it is easily the worst song on the 2020 year end. Do better, Blackbear. I know you can.
99.
GOOBA by 6ix9ine
It's a 6ix9ine song. Do I need to go on? I mean, we all know how terrible an artist and person 6ix9ine is, right? And GOOBA is no exception. The beat is obnoxious and unpleasant, 6ix9ine sounds awful as usual, the lyrics are trash, the music video is disgusting, and it's just so bland, dull, obnoxious, and boring. So why is it one step above Hot Girl Bummer? For 2 reasons: 1. It isn't Hot Girl Bummer. And 2. Unlike HGB, GOOBA does have 1 positive: the "Are you dumb, stupid, or dumb? Huh?" line. I'll admit, that line is a little funny. But everything else about this song is complete and total trash. The fact that Billboard got rid of Macklemore but let this man stay is abhorrent, to say the least.
98.
You Should Be Sad by Halsey
The guitars in this song are really lovely, but they're quickly ruined by Halsey's awful voice, the petty and dumb lyrics, the disgusting music video, and that grating as hell electric guitar. Say what you will about Wild Thoughts, but that song had an awesome electric guitar solo. I like Mr. 96, but I have no idea how he could put BANG! on his worst list and put this garbage at #1 on his best list. Also, Halsey, can you please stop writing breakup songs about G-Eazy? Nobody cares but you. And yes, you're obviously writing this song about G-Eazy. Pick a different topic, and maybe get some singing lessons while you're at it.
97.
Suicidal by YNW Melly and JuiceWRLD
Suicidal is a song that feels like it's designed for me to hate it. A somber, dour song, that has a premise dangerously similar to SAD! by XXXTENTACION, my least favorite song of all time, by YNW Melly, who made Murder On My Mind, a song I actively loathe, and JuiceWRLD, a good artist, who tragically passed away. The only things missing are 6ix9ine and a bunch of unfunny sex jokes. Yeah, this song is absolutely loathsome in every sense of the word, and the fact that JuiceWRLD is dead makes this song even tougher to stomach than it already is.
It may not be the worst song of 2020, or even in the top 10, but Suicidal is still an ugly pile of misery through and through. R.I.P JuiceWRLD.
96.
WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion
I will never understand why this song has such a big fanbase. Literally, nothing about it is good whatsoever. The beat is ugly, the sample is annoying, Cardi gives her worst performance ever, the music video is disgusting, and these lyrics are so unfunny, Amy Schumer would look at them and say "I'm not even going to bother with stealing those jokes. You can keep them." I'm not against sex songs in general (There's going to be a sex song in the good tier), but I am so sick of these kinds of sex songs. To quote The Radical Douche when he talked about Freaky Friday in his worst hit songs of 2018 list "The setup is not the punchline". Extreme obnoxiousness and vulgarity aren't funny unless you do something with them, and these 2 don't do anything with their vulgarity and obnoxiousness. Sure Megan isn't that bad, and it's fun to see conservative pundits like Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson go all "most unorthodox" on WAP, but those alone aren't enough to make WAP a good song. If you're able to enjoy WAP, good. Keep enjoying it. But I'm going to stick with sex songs that actually know how to be funny.
Also, check this out:
Take notes, Cardi, and Megan. This man is taking your disgusting and overtly sexual lyrics, and singing them in a wholesome way. This is a great example of how to make overt sexuality funny.
95.
Falling by Trevor Daniel
94.
Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi
Why couldn't I Don't Care be the big carry-over from 2019 instead of this melodramatic piece of nothing? At this point, you should know everything wrong with this song: Lewis can't sing, the lyrics are generic as hell, and the AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA is insanely annoying. This song has been talked about to death so I'm not going to keep fuelling the fire. Just go to any music critic's YouTube channel, and odds are, they've talked about this song. I'm moving on to songs that actually did come out in 2020.
93.
I Hope by Gabby Barret and Charlie Puth
A bad song made worse by a pointless Charlie Puth verse.
92.
Lose You To Love Me by Selena Gomez
This is easily one of the worst songs Selena Gomez has ever created. The pianos are decent, but Selena sounds horrendous, made worse by the egregious autotune. Also, the lyrics are awful, and this chorus makes me want to either gouge my ears out or punch Selena in the face. The fact that this is is the best song in the terrible tier really shows how awful those other songs are.
90.
Stuck With U by Justin Beiber and Ariana Grande
Stuck With U is one of the most nauseating and tone-deaf charity songs ever made. Ariana and Justin sound terrible, the song is a blatant ripoff of Perfect by Ed Sheeran, the lyrics are garbage, but what really makes this song so bad is the motive behind it. This song looks at the pandemic and all of our struggles of dealing with this, shrugs, and says "Hey, it's a good excuse to cuddle." How fricking privileged can you possibly be, especially with the line " I could stay here for a lifetime"
Are you seriously saying that you want to stay in this pandemic for a lifetime, aka FOREVER?! On behalf of all the people who have died from this virus, as well as the people who are still adjusting to being stuck in their homes for days on end, SCREW YOU. I hate this song and all that it represents, and if it wasn't for the fact that the production is blandly inoffensive, Stuck With U would've easily ended up in the terrible tier. Easily the worst thing Ari and JB have made this year. And screw you too Scooter Braun, for making this atrocity happen.
89.
Homesick by Kane Brown
This is one of the most unbearably schmaltzy things I've ever heard in my life. Also, that lyric about Kane Brown's name on the sign makes this song shoot itself in the foot.
88.
Holy by Justin Beiber and Chance The Rapper
Stupid lyrics, bland vocals, Chance The Rapper selling out, and an instrumental ripped straight from Same Drugs. Just listen to Same Drugs. It's basically this song, but good.
87.
10,000 Hours by Dan+Shay and Justin Beiber
You know how some people will say "this exists" when a song is really dull and boring and there's not that much to say about it? Well, 10,000 Hours is so dull, boring, and flavorless, that it might as well not exist. I'm completely serious.
86.
Intentions by Justin Beiber and Quavo
Bad production, basic vocals, and awful lyrics. But to give Intentions some credit, I do like the popping soda can. That's a pretty creative and interesting production choice that I wish was in a much better song. Also "heart full of equity, you're an asset" is the worst lyric of 2020.
85.
POPSTAR by DJ Khaled and Drake
An alright beat ruined by overbearing production, stupid lyrics, and ear bleedingly dull vocals from Drake. The music video is alright though. And it's still better than Greece.
84.
Tap In by Saweetie
The beat is alright, but Saweetie's voice is absolutely insufferable. Still better than My Type.
83.
Toosie Slide by Drake
A boring vine dance song with effortless vocals, a lazy as hell dance, an even lazier music video, and dumb as hell lyrics. Also, it's incredibly stupid that Drake thinks he can dance like Micheal Jack-
82.
My Oh My by Camilla Cabeo and DaBaby
And so, we end the bad tier with My Oh My, the direct to video sequel to Havana. I've never actually stated my feelings on Havana. It's fine. Nothing amazing, but just fine. But like Son Of The Mask, Jaws 4: The Revenge, and Omen 4, My Oh My is just an inferior version of the original. I do appreciate how the music video is a homage to silent movies, and DaBaby does a competent job, but that's where the positives end. The production sucks, Camilla sounds terrible, the lyrics are dumb, but the worst part is easily those echoes. Those echoes are on the same level of annoyance as the "There's some whores in this house" from WAP. But at least, unlike WAP, the echoes don't go on throughout the entire song, just in short intervals. But man those intervals are painful. My Oh My may be the most tolerable song in the bad tier, but it's still trash.
Meh Tier:
Bumper song: Nonstop by Drake
81.
One Of Them Girls by Lee Brice
Wow, this is one of the most generic, dull, forgettable country songs I've ever heard in my life. Every aspect of this thing reeks of phoning it in. Just...why? Why are you doing this, Lee Brice?
80.
Before You Go by Lewis Capaldi
Good intentions, but there is no melody to speak of, and Lewis is barely above his Someone You Loved voice. Leaving My Love Behind should've been a hit instead. Also, R.I.P, Lewis' aunt.
79.
Rags2Riches by Rod Wave and Lil Baby
Forgettable, obnoxious, and boring.
78.
THE SCOTTS by Travis Scott, The Scotts, and Kid Cudi
This song is incredibly boring and grating, and those beeps are annoying as hell. Cool cover, though.
77.
Highest In The Room by Travis Scott
This is one of the most droning, dull songs I've ever heard in my life, and the music video is just a weaker version of the music video for Cold by Maroon 5 and Future. But the Tom MacDonald ski masks are a nice touch.
76.
Hot by Young Thug, Gunna, and Travis Scott
The music video is cool, but the song itself is boring as hell.
75.
One Beer by Hardy, Lauren Alaina, and Devin Dawson
Shmaltzy and boring, but still better than Homesick.
74.
Stupid Love by Lady Gaga
The music video is cool, but this song just doesn't do it for me.
73.
Memories by Maroon 5
Memories feels like there's a good song trying to escape, but it's being restrained by the song's mediocrity. It does feel like a very heartfelt song, dedicated to the loss of Maroon 5's talent manager, Jordan Feldstein, who died from a pulmonary embolism in December of 2017 (R.I.P, Jordan), and you can see inklings of something sweet and heartfelt. Also, while the music video is lazy as hell, the lyric video is fantastic. It's beautifully animated and is full of old Maroon 5 references. It feels like a genuine tribute to the band's memories, and the good times they've had. But at the end of the day, this song is just really boring. It's not godawful, but there's just something missing that would've made this song amazing. So it ends up in the Meh tier. Good effort, Maroon 5, but not good enough. At least Nobody's Love was decent.
72.
Sum 2 Prove by Lil Baby
Generic and forgettable trap rap.
71.
BOP by DaBaby
Ok beat, and good vocals, but really forgettable and mediocre. Cool to see the dreadlocks guy from the Hot Shower music video though.
70.
Got What I Got by Jason Aldeen
Boy this Jason Aldeen song sure does exist, doesn't it?
69.
I Hope You're Happy Now by Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
Too sappy for my tastes.
68.
For The Night by Pop Smoke, Lil Baby, and DaBaby
The beat is relaxing, but everything else is really dull. Also, remember when I said that "Heart full of equity, you're an asset" is the worst lyric of 2020? Well, "I just go Ray Charles, they can't see me" is the second-worst lyric of 2020. Being blind is not the same thing as being invisible, Lil Baby.
67.
Said Sum by Moneybagg Yo
This song is basically Sum 2 Prove, but a little catchier
66.
Mood Swings by Pop Smoke and Lil Tjay
Good beat, but mediocre vocals and bad lyrics. Just listen to A Boogie's Mood Swings instead.
65.
More Than My Hometown by Morgan Wallen
Boy, this Morgan Wallen song sure does exist, doesn't it?
64.
Chasin You by Morgan Wallen
Unlike More Than My Hometown, this song does have some country charm. But is still on the whole forgettable.
We Paid by Lil Baby and 42 Dugg
This song is boring, dull, and forgettable, but the chorus is absolutely hilarious. Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah we paid! Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah we paid! Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah we paid! Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah we paid! Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah we paid! Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah we-
62.
Nobody But You by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
61.
Die From A Broken Heart by Maddie & Tae
I'm all for female country artists, but my god is this song forgettable.
60.
The Box by Roddy Rich
A lot of people really like this song. And while I don't loathe it, unlike WAP and You Should Be Sad, I really don't see why. The beat is ok, but Roddy sounds really stiff, and the lyrics are forgettable. Ballin' and High Fashion are way better.
59.
Say So by Doja Cat
Like Memories, Say So feels like there's a good song hidden inside, but is being held back by the song's extreme mediocrity. Say So just doesn't have enough personality or charm to make it a unique retro throwback. At least it's better than the remix. Also, screw you, Dr. Luke.
58.
Yummy by Justin Bieber
And here we are, the most hated song of 2020. Here's the thing about Yummy: it is bad. The lyrics are incredibly stupid, the music video is ridiculous, and the things Justin did to get this song to #1 are downright despicable. But I can't hate this song. For one, there are some things I like about it: the beat is relaxing and cool, JB sounds like he's enjoying himself, and I love this music video. Not only is it incredibly goofy and ridiculous, but like Airplane! and Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, you find something new every time you watch it, like that sandwich with a silly face, and the guy with a huge mohawk. And that breakdown at the end is amazing. It is one of the most relaxing and immersive things I've ever heard in a song. No, I'm not joking. So yeah, Yummy is the Tonight Tonight of 2020, a song that's terrible in every way, but is too goofy and ridiculous for me to hate. So into the meh tier, it goes.
Also, it goes without saying, but Danny Gonzalez's version of Yummy is fantastic:
57.
Blueberry Faygo by Lil Mosey
Good Tier:
Bumper Song: Lalala by Y2K and bbno$
56.
Bluebird by Miranda Lambert
A fine country ballad, just not one that leaves a strong impression on me.
55.
What A Man Gotta Do by The Jonas Brothers
Nice beat, good vocals, cool music video, and just a generally alright song. But the lyrics are absolutely stupid.
54.
Woah by Lil Baby
Sure, it's a generic Lil Baby trap rap song, but the beat is really good, and Lil Baby doesn't sound half bad.
53.
Wishing Well by JuiceWRLD
I originally thought that this song was meh, but over time, it grew on me. The music video is beautiful, the production is futuristic and cool, Jarad sounds amazing, the lyrics are poignant, and it's a fantastic farewell to someone who left us way too soon. R.I.P JuiceWRLD. Hope they're treating you right in heaven.
52.
ily (i love you baby) by Surf Mesa and Emilee
Take notes, Intentions. This is how to properly capture the feeling of lofi. Every aspect of this song sounds relaxing and lovely, to the point where it actually sounds like a lofi remix of itself. And while it is a little repetitive, it's still relaxing as hell.
51.
Does to Me by Luke Combs and Eric Church
I am not the biggest Luke Combs fan. I know most people are gaga crazy in love with him, but I just never got that spark. He's like if you combined the shmaltz of Dan and Shay with the bravado of Lee Brice. But while he did make some eh songs in 2020, Does To Me is really good. The production is nice, Luke and Eric sound great, the lyrics are interesting, and it's just a nice, enveloping piece of wholesomeness. This gets a thumbs up from me.
50.
Lovin' On You by Luke Combs
This song is insanely good. The production is retro and hard-hitting in all the best ways, Luke sounds fantastic, the music video reminds me of Be Nice by The Black Eyed Peas and Snoop Dogg, and the lyrics are really good. More like this, Combs.
49.
High Fashion by Mustard and Roddy Rich
This is a really good song. The beat is cool, funky, and relaxing. Roddy sounds great, the lyrics are cool, and it's just an enjoyable, funky as hell song.
48.
Pu$$y Fairy by Jhené Aiko
Remember when I said that there would be a sex song in the good tier? This is that sex song. Unlike WAP, which has obnoxious and ugly production, the production for Pu$$y Fairy is so relaxing and beautiful. On top of that, Jhené's voice is beautiful, the music video is cool, and unlike WAP, the lyrics don't make me vomit. Who would've thought that to make a good sex song, you need to make a song that, you know, is consumable to human ears? Keep up the good work, Jhené Aiko.
47.
What's Poppin Remix by Jack Harlow, DaBaby, Lil Wayne, and Tory Lanez
Like the remixes for Say So and I Hope, the What's Poppin Remix is insanely unnecessary. But unlike those remixes, it's alright. The beat is still good, Jack Harlow sounds great, and his verses are good, albeit inferior to his verses in the original, DaBaby is fantastic, Tory is ok, Lil Wayne is fine, and the song has an alright vibe. While it's massively inferior to the amazing original, The What's Poppin Remix is perfectly serviceable and alright.
46.
Dance Monkey by Tones And I
I get the hate for this song. It's insanely weird, and Tones And I has one of the weirdest voices I've ever heard from an artist. But that's what makes Dance Monkey such a good song. It's so bizarre and unlike anything, I've ever heard. It's like the female version of EARFQUAKE. On top of that, the production is amazing, the lyrics are a fantastic commentary on the music industry, and the music video is so strange, and fits really well with the song. If you hate Dance Monkey, that's more than understandable. But I think it's a really good song, and I wish Tones And I good luck in her music career.
45.
Midnight Sky by Miley Cyrus
As someone who has little to no feelings on Miley Cyrus as an artist, this sounds amazing. The 80's throwback is easily my favorite trend of the 2020s.
44.
Bandit by JuiceWRLD and NBA Youngboy
Like Wishing Well, Bandit is a song I originally thought was meh, but grew on me over time. The beat is cool, JuiceWRLD sounds great, NBA Youngboy sounds decent, the music video has the signature Lyrical Lemonade weirdness, and at 0:39, Lenny appears behind a tree. For those who don't know, Lenny is a little cartoon monster, who appears in a lot of Lyrical Lemonade music videos. He also appeared in the music videos for What's Poppin, Nuketown, and Out Of Luck.
He also has a cartoon series called The Life Of Lenny, which you can view here:
43.
Emotionally Scarred by Lil Baby
Great production, great vocals, cool lyrics, and interesting music video. Nice work, Lil Baby.
42.
Come & Go by JuiceWRLD and Marshmello
This is an insanely good song. Jarad sounds great, the lyrics are cool, Marshmello's production is fantastic, and it's just an overall fun song. The only thing I don't like is the music video, mainly because I really don't like anime. It's no My Ex's Best Friend, but Come & Go is still a really great song. And speaking of great JuiceWRLD songs...
41.
Righteous by JuiceWRLD
This song is just so lovely. The production is nice and soothing, Jarad sounds incredible, the music video is cool, the lyrics are good, and it's just an all-around soothing, enveloping song. It's sad that we lost such an incredibly talented individual. R.I.P JuiceWRLD
42.
Cool Again by Kane Brown and Nelly
An incredibly fun, beachy vibe.
41.
The Bones by Maren Morris
A lot of people really like this song. And unlike The Box, I completely understand why. The production is incredible, Maren sounds lovely, the music video is cool, the lyrics are good, and it's just such a nice song. I can't believe that this is the same woman who sang The Middle, a song that's somehow both boring and annoying.
40.
The Woo by Pop Smoke, 50 Cent, and Roddy Rich
This song is so weird, and I love it. The production is relaxing and groovy, the guitars are nice, Pop sounds insanely chill, Roddy sounds fantastic, 50 Cent is great, and the song has such a weird, enjoyable vibe. It's like if you combined The London with Life Is Good. Easily my favorite song from Pop Smoke, and my second favorite song from Roddy Rich.
39.
The Bigger Picture by Lil Baby
This is easily the best song Lil Baby has ever made. The beat is fantastic, Lil Baby gives his best vocal performance ever, the music video is amazing, and the lyrics are brilliant and poignant. I am so glad Lil Baby has improved, and I hope he keeps striving for greatness.
38.
Rockstar by DaBaby and Roddy Rich
Unlike the ugly mess that is Post Malone's Rockstar, DaBaby's Rockstar is a really good vibe. The production is fantastic, DaBaby sounds great, the music video is cool, the lyrics are good, and Roddy sounds great. A fantastic, fun, enjoyable vibing rock.
37.
Cardigan by Taylor Swift
This song is insanely beautiful, and the music video is gorgeous. Taylor has thrown away her garbage Reputation phase and morphed into a beautiful butterfly.
36.
Don't Start Now by Dua Lipa
While nowhere near as good as Break My Heart or Levitating, Don't Start Now is still a really good song. The beat is cool and retro, Dua sounds beautiful, the lyrics are cool, the pianos sound fricking amazing, the lyrics are cool, and the cowbell is a nice touch. Keep striving for greatness, Dua.
35.
Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles
Like Cool Again, Watermelon Sugar is a nice, beachy vibe, made even better by Harry Styles' lovely voice, the fun music video, and the good lyrics. While Heartbreak Weather is the best song made by a 1 Direction member, Harry Styles is easily the 1D member with the best career. Keep being awesome, Styles.
34.
Kings & Queens by Ava Max
I wasn't really a big fan of Sweet But Psycho. I didn't hate it or anything, I just thought it was meh. This song, on the other hand, is absolutely fantastic. The production is phenomenal, Ava sounds amazing, the music video is cool, and while these lyrics are kind of dumb, like RITMO, the production and vocals massively make up for it. It's nice when someone who used to be a one-hit-wonder proves that they have other stuff under their belt. Good work, Ava Max. Oh, and that electric guitar solo is fricking awesome. Take notes, You Should Be Sad.
33.
Laugh Now, Cry Later by Drake and Lil Durk
Drake didn't have that good of a career in 2020. Most of his songs were mush-mouthed piles of death, like Popstar, Greece, and Toosie Slide. But occasionally, he made pieces of awesomeness like this. The instrumental is phenomenal, Drake sounds phenomenal, the lyrics are fantastic, Lil Durk sounds great, and while I do agree that it does go on a little too long, at least it's really good. Drake, more like this, and less like Greece.
32.
Circles by Post Malone
Unlike Someone You Loved, I'm glad this song stuck around. The beat is great, Post sounds amazing, the lyrics are really interesting, and I like the medieval theme of the music video. I'm so proud of Post for evolving from a hacky no name to one of the biggest rappers of 2020, and I can't wait to see what he does next.
31.
If the World Was Ending by JP Saxe and Julia Michaels
Yes the lyrics are hokey, and the premise is dumb as hell, but this song sounds amazing. The pianos are insanely lovely, JP sounds amazing, and Julia has greatly evolved as a singer. I mean, going from Issues and Uh Huh to sounding like a fricking angel?! That deserves major props. If you hate this song, I get it. But I think this song sounds fricking amazing and is depressing and somber in all the right ways (That's a sentence I never thought I'd say). Also, that second at the end of the music video where it cuts after the robotic voice says 2 is one of the biggest emotional punches I've ever seen in my life.
30.
Savage Love by Jason Derulo and Jawsh 685
Most overhated song of 2020 by a landslide. The beat is great, Jason sounds alright, and the lyrics are really good. But as good as this song is, it doesn't make up for Jason stealing the beat from Jawsh 685, and not even giving him credit. Bad Jason! That's a bad, bad Jason Derulo!
29.
Adore You by Harry Styles
Wow, this is great. The beat is phenomenal, the lyrics are great, Harry sounds amazing, and the music video is so fun and charming. While I disagree with Finn from The Social Tune listing Hard To Forget as the worst song of 2020, I completely understand him listing this as the best song of 2020. I mean wow is it good. And speaking of Hard To Forget, it's time to get to the...
Great Tier:
Bumper song: True by Spandau Ballet (AKA the best song ever made)
28.
Hard To Forget by Sam Hunt
I know a lot of people hate this song, but I think it's absolutely fantastic. The production is some of the most fun and enjoyably infectious production this side of iSpy, Sam Hunt's voice is so smooth, the sample is so goofy and bizarre, and it's just such a danceable, fun song. As for the lyrics? Yeah, these lyrics aren't exactly masterful, but I don't think we're meant to take them seriously. I mean, listen to this song. Do you really think Sam Hunt would be serious if he put these lyrics to a beat this stupid, fun, and silly? Nobody's that dumb. This is a song that's not even remotely meant to be taken seriously. Sam knows that he's a loser in this song, delusional with the idea that his girlfriend will come back, even though she absolutely won't. Anybody who takes this song seriously is missing the point entirely, and I really feel sorry for them. So yeah, Sam Hunt. You made a song I like. Good work.
27.
Supalonely by BENEE and Gus Dapperton
This song is just phenomenal. The beat is retro, funky, and full of personality, BENEE's voice is fantastic, the lyrics are insanely good, Gus Dapperton's guest verse is fantastic, and it's just a bizarre and unusual song. While Say So is a retro throwback with the personality of a dry potato, Supalonely is full of personality and fun. Good luck to you both, BENEE and Gus.
26.
Good As Hell by Lizzo
After listening to garbage feminist anthems like No, I Might Go Lesbian, and even one from Lizzo herself, Truth Hurts, Good As Hell is incredibly refreshing. The beat is fantastic, Lizzo sounds beautiful, the lyrics are a perfect example of feminism, the music video is great, and it's just an all-around pleasant and amazing song. I may hate Truth Hurts, but no human being could possibly hate Good As Hell. Still wish Juice was a bigger hit, but I'll take this.
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Lemonade by Internet Money, Don Toliver, Gunna, and Nav
One of the most relaxing, chill songs I've ever heard in my life. Also, I'm surprised nobody mentions that creepy blue-haired yellow girl at the beginning
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Mood by 24kGoldn and Iann Dior
These 2 manage to do the impossible and make a song about toxic relationships that's actually fun to listen to. Also, the remix with Justin Bieber and J. Balvin is just as good as the original:
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Life Is Good by Future and Drake
Sure it's 2 songs stitched together, but both of those songs are enjoyable vibes so I don't care.
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Ballin' by Mustard and Roddy Rich
Remember when I said that The Woo was my second favorite Roddy Rich song? This is my first. The beat is phenomenal, Roddy sounds amazing, the lyrics are cool, and the music video is great. The only thing that's kind of weird is why is it called Ballin' if Roddy clearly says "balling"? But that's only a nitpick, this is still an amazing song.
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Break My Heart by Dua Lipa
Enjoyably retro beat, cool music video, beautiful vocals, and good lyrics. It's no Levitating, but it's pretty close.
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Roses (Imanbek Remix) by SAINt JHN
This song is an absolute bop in every sense of the word. The production is fantastic, the video is cool, and the voice isn't actually that bad. I don't really know why it says "remix" though. That would imply that there was an original version of this fantastic bop, and that's not true. This is the original, and there is no other version of this song that is creepy and terrifying. Nope. Not at all.
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Death Bed (Coffee For Your Head) by Powfu and Beabadoobee
An adorable piece of bittersweetness.
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Heartless by The Weeknd
I heard that this was the lead single of After Hours, but Blinding Lights overshadowed it. I can see it. Heartless may not be as good as Blinding Lights, but it's still an insanely amazing piece of retro awesomeness, that goes to show that The Weeknd and the 1980s go together like bbno$ and Yung Gravy.
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Be Kind by Marshmello and Halsey
Amazing production, cool music video, good lyrics, and somehow manages to make Halsey sound amazing. Like seriously, I just talked about how insufferable she was in You Should Be Sad, and then she manages to spontaneously sound like an angel in this song. I'm sorry, WHAT?!
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RITMO by The Black Eyed Peas and J. Balvin
RITMO is the song equivalent of this:
Just pure, unadulterated awesomeness. The production is incredible, both samples are perfectly utilized, J. Balvin and The Black Eyed Peas sound fantastic, the music video is cool as hell, and it's just an amazing groove in every respect. And sure, the lyrics are incredibly dumb, but with production and vocals this good, I couldn't care less. RITMO is an amazing, fantastic, retro bop and a half, that in my opinion is the second best 2020 80's throwback behind Blinding Lights.
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Roxanne by Arizona Zervas
I don't know how to make a beat that's both incredibly relaxing and infectiously catchy at the same time, but Arizona Zervas found a way. It also helps that the music video is really cool and full of personality.
Also, here's another great Arizona Zervas song:
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Dynamite by BTS
Insanely fun, great vocals, good lyrics, and all-around happy positive song, with a fun disco beat.
13.
Everything I wanted by Billie Eilish
When I first heard the overrated trainwreck that was Bad Guy and the absolute creepiness that was Bury A Friend, I thought that Billie was a bizarre emo girl that I would never get into. Sure, When The Party's Over was a great song, but it's one that I respected more than I actually liked. Then 2020 happened, and Bille managed to get fricking amazing, with the release of songs like Therefore I Am, My Future, and this song, Everything I Wanted. The production is soft and beautiful, Billie sounds lovely, the lyrics are poignant, and the music video is fantastic. Thank you so much for proving me wrong about you, Billie. Keep up the great work.
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Rain On Me by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
Dear God, this song is amazing. The production is beautiful, Gaga sounds heavenly, Ariana is great, and the song is a fantastic retro throwback. The only problem is that the music video is ugly as hell. But aside from that, Rain On Me is phenomenal, and majorly makes up for the awful piece of shmaltz that was Shallow.
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Heart On Ice by Rod Wave
Unlike Rags2Riches, this song is really good. The production is really slick and funky, Rod sounds great, the lyrics are fantastic, and it's just an enjoyable and poignant vibe.
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One Man Band by Old Dominion
Wow. This is incredible. The production is beautiful, the lyrics are fantastic, Mathew Ramsey sounds incredible, and it's such a beautiful, lovely vibe. Ok, Old Dominion. You've made up for Break Up With Him.
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Savage Remix by Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé
This is easily one of the best remixes ever made. Everything that made the original Savage such a great song is turned up to 11. The beat is phenomenal, Megan sounds great, Beyonce fits well, the lyrics are even better than the original, and the video for the audio is cool, albeit a little nonsensical. I may hate WAP, but both versions of Savage are absolute bangers, especially this remix.
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Go Crazy by Chris Brown and Young Thug
Yes, Chris Brown is a terrible person. And yes, he should not be relevant in 2020. I don't care, because this song is amazing. Great production, great vocals, great chorus, great everything. It is impossible to not dance to this fantastic groove.
But yeah, now that this song exists, Chris Brown can go away.
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Be Like That by Kane Brown, Swae Lee, and Khalid
This song is like if you put Lemonade, Mood, ily, and Cool Again into a pot, stirred it, and then poured that mixture onto a bed of lofi. In other words, it's one of the best things ever made.
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One Margarita by Luke Bryan
When I saw through the community section on Sean Fey Wolfe's YouTube channel that Luke Bryan made a new song, I checked it out, expecting to find the same tired schlock he's made since 2011. But I was surprised to find in its place a fun, wholesome, enjoyable party song. The beat is really fun and funky, the lyrics are insanely fun and likable, the music video is great, and even Luke Bryan's obnoxious, broey voice sounds incredibly pleasant. I'm both surprised and glad that Luke Bryan managed to evolve and make a genuinely good song. Luke, buddy, a word of advice: drop the bro-country thing, and just do this. Because if you're going to stick around, I'd much rather keep hearing fun enjoyable country jams in the vein of Good Time by Niko Moon than this:
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BANG! by AJR
As a massive AJR fan, I am so glad that there's an AJR song on the 2020 year-end. Especially since it's one of the good ones. The production is fantastic, Jack sounds heavenly as usual, the lyrics aren't great but they have a certain charm, the music video is cool and creative, the metronome is a nice touch, and I love the subway announcer sample. Take notes WAP and 7 Rings, this is how to do a sample, and make it not sound unlistenable. Granted, it is a little loud and abrasive, which is why I can understand people hating BANG! more than something like Bud Like You or Sober Up, but then again, it's called BANG!. What were you honestly expecting? I love this song, I love AJR, and I am so excited for the release of Ok Orchestra.
3.Godzilla by Eminem and JuiceWRLD
The fact that I ranked this above an AJR song should show how much I love this song, but I'll elaborate anyway. Em's flow is amazing, the beat is fantastic, the lyrics are full of clever wordplay, the music video is cool and weird, JuiceWRLD sounds great, and it introduced me to Lyrical Lemonade. Also, that Mike Tyson cameo is absolutely hilarious.
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Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
Yeah, this is not even remotely a surprise. Blinding Lights is loved by pretty much every music critic, and for good reason. It is fantastic. The production is incredible, Abel sounds amazing, the music video is great, the lyrics are cool, and it's just an amazing retro throwback. It's such an incredibly amazing, enveloping retro throwback that somehow manages to outdo I Feel It Coming. It's amazing, incredible, fantastic, and an all-around masterpiece of a song. So why isn't it #1? Because of these guys:
Sunday Best by Surfaces
Like The Git Up and Good News, I fell in love with Sunday Best the moment I heard it, and have been constantly giving it praise ever since. This song is absolutely fantastic in every single respect. The production is fun and bouncy, Forrest and Colin sound great, the lyrics, while a little generic, are still uplifting and positive, the music video is perfect, and the song has an incredibly enveloping, comforting, vibe, that at the same time, makes me want to dance. This song is special to me in a way few songs are. It's a song that immediately improves my mood, and fills me with so much joy every time I hear it. It's like the musical equivalent of an Ice Cream Man. It speaks to the optimist in me that loves happy, fun music. I've seen a lot of people hate on this song, like Marc from Spectrum Pulse and JAS Reviews, and while I like and respect both of them, I could not disagree with them more. Sunday Best is a wholesome, fun, amazing piece of awesomeness that never fails to raise my spirits. Even when I'm feeling my best, and am incredibly happy, Sunday Best can cheer me up and make me even better. And that is why I think Sunday Best by Surfaces is the best song on the 2020 year-end, as well as the best song of 2020 in general. God bless you, Surfaces.
And with that, my look at the 2020 year end comes to an end. Well, that was fun. So what did you think? How would you rank these songs? What was your favorite and least favorite 2020 song? Comment below, hit the blue follow button, and I'll see you next time.
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