As you can see from the dates, I haven't done my worst of hit songs list. Sorry for that. I had the list ready and was making it one time, and I accidently deleted it mid-list and I didn't have time to do it again. The best of list took about 2 hours to make and I didn't have that much time to start over as we are in the holidays.
So i decided to wait till January when the holidays are done and then ill make the worst hits songs list, the best non hits songs of 2016, and my review on Survivor Millennials vs Gen X as i did promise that. Then i move on to 2017.
So heres the current schedule.
January 8th - Worst Hit Songs of 2016
January 14th - Best Non-Hit Songs of 2016
January 18th - Overall Thoughts of Survivor Millennials vs Gen X
It was best to do it late as it eliminates the recent bias stuff and I can talk about it in a clear mind.
January 21st - Song Review
January 28th - Song Review
That's what it looks like for now. I'll see you later and Happy New Year
Friday, December 30, 2016
Monday, December 12, 2016
Episode 7: The Top 10 Best Hit Songs of 2016
I really wanted to start this off with the worst songs. But I needed at least one more week to think about it. So I thought I would break tradition of internet music critics this year and start with the best hit songs of the year. But first let me talk about 2016 itself.
Here is where I go unoriginal by saying that 2016 was a bad year for music. Even if you take 2015 out of the equation, this year was still shit. While there was some gems throughout the year, the bad songs were just unbearable. So bad, that I had to go over top 10 for the worst songs which will be coming next week, I promise you that.
With that said, there were some songs that were good enough and didn't make us want to go deaf. Now, let's go through a few rules for my list.
1. It has to include songs that made the billboard year-end list for 2016.
2. If it didn't make the list but made the top 20 at any point from December 2015 to November 2016, it can be included as well.
3. There are songs on the year end list for this year that also made last year's list. To make it fair, I will not include them. So for this list, it cuts out
- See you Again by Wiz Kalifa ft. Charlie Puth
- Can't feel my face and The Hills by The Weeknd
- Lean On by Major Lazer, DJ Snake ft. MO
- Hello by Adele
- and Here by Alessia Cara
And keep in mind, this is my own personal opinion about the songs that I enjoy. So I don't want to hear any "You can't like this song" or "How Dare you. You are a terrible person for liking this". I want none of that. With that said, let's begin with:
Honorable Mentions:
Heathens By: Twenty One Pilots (Year-End Peak: 21)
So I didn't see the Suicide Squad movie. But if this song is something to expect from the movie then I should take a look as "Heathens" was a joy to listen too. The instrumentation is spot on, the vocals is something I personally enjoyed even if some people didn't. The lyrics is basically a warning to you about the life in prison with psychopaths and killers and how you don't want to be near them, and it is spot on. The effects can be distracting but it isn't too much of a bother. As it is, it's enjoyable for a dark song at least.
Pillowtalk By: Zayn (Year-End Peak: 22)
I'm surprised that it was Zayn of all people from One Direction who would get the first solo hit. Even more surprised that it debut at Number 1 on the Hot 100. But the biggest surprise for me was that I kinda like the song. There are some problems basically coming from Zayn himself. While he is a good singer, I'm not sure if he is showing his full potential yet. Even in this song, he seems to be pulling a bit back in his delivery. Not too much that he isn't trying at all, but I would have liked to be heard more. The one thing this song has going for it, is the production. The production is one of the best this year had to offer. That was enough for this to be a honorable mention. Also, small shoutout to the bizarre video. Felt like I was in a strange film with Gigi Hadid in it who I have a bit of a crush on. Don't worry, the list gets more controversial moving forward.
Say It by: Tory Lanez (Year-End Peak: 74)
Honestly the reason this is a honorable mention is because of the chorus. I could listen to it all day, it's so entertaining. But, the rest of the song isn't too bad either. Tory Lanez is a decent performer, the production is nice, though the lyrics in the verses are not that special. But still, the chorus makes it worth it.
Ride by: Twenty One Pilots (Year-End Peak: 20)
I'm just gonna say this right now. I actually don't hate the effects in Tyler Joseph's vocals. I never found it that annoying. A bit distracting, but not to terrible. But this is a song I would use as party track. Why have Flo Rida or The Chain-smokers when you can have fun tracks like this?
I know what you did last Summer by: Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello (Year-End Peak: 86)
This came as a shock to me. At first, I didn't think much of this song. But then I had to listen to it again recently to make these lists and......its actually better then when I remembered it. Though I admit, that I am not a fan of Camilla, and she really does knock things down a bit. Personally I would have preferred Lauren out of the Fifth Harmony players to have solo hits. Though this song does have things going for it. The acoustic guitar is really well done, with the lyrics, it was a good idea to make the song a duet, and actually, Shawn Mendes is on point with his performance. As in, I can understand what he is saying from beginning to end. I'll take this over any Drake/Rihanna collaborations that were made this year with "Work" and "Too Good".
Broccoli by: D.R.A.M Ft. Lil Yachty (Year-End Peak: 34)
Alright, I'll admit. This song grew on me since my first episode discussing the billboard top 10 at that time. The whole piano video game beat is quite entertaining and has gotten better with each listen. Of course, D.R.A.M is a big presence in the song. He is a lot of fun to listen to, he is full of positivity it leaves a smile on my face. The reason this isn't in the top 10 is because of Lil Yachty. He is a bland presence and makes lines like "Fifty Shades of Grey, beat that p**sy like Hulk Hogan* and the imfamous *we gon turn this s**t to Columbine*. Major turn off. But everything else makes it worth a listen.
H.O.L.Y by: Florida Georgia Line (Year-End Peak: 49)
I know, I know, Buy your sharp knives to get me for putting a Florida Georgia Line song in a positive list. Anyone that knows me, knows that I am not a big fan of country music. But that's a talk for another day. Believe it or not, there are things that work for me about this song. I enjoy the piano instrumentation, and there is this subtle feel when you hear the music. And after hearing "Cruise", it is nice to hear Florida Georgia Line to seem serious and not have really awful corny lines. Though the religious talk can be a bit much especially with making the acronym "High On Loving You". But it is enjoyable enough.
Ok, now for the Real list Starting with:
Number Ten
I remember hearing a song from her that was intended to be the lead off single for her album. But it got removed as the song flopped hard. Rightfully so, because that song was terrible. But with that, I was nervous on what was gonna happen and I was expecting the worst. But thankfully, we had this song that debut in the top 10. And really with this song *And album* I could see that people will stop laughing and pays attention as this song was actually good.
#10: Dangerous Woman by: Ariana Grande (Year End Peak: 36)
Yes, Ariana Grande is starting off this top 10. No, it will not get better. When "Focus" was made, I was nervous on what to expect but thankfully this song replaced "Focus" and became her big hit for this year. First we get the music that starts out a bit like a western which is slow, subtle and it works out. It's a good thing they kept it a medium volume as it mostly we hear what is usually the best part of Ariana's music which is her vocal performance. She is a big presence, and it's a good thing as she is a good singer. The lyrics is about Ariana talking about being her own person and that she doesn't need a man to be in control of her while saying that something about him makes her feel "Dangerous". People usually don't believe this dangerous stuff coming from Arianna Grande for some reason as she shown this kind of stuff before in "Love me Harder". For me, to make this kind of stuff work, you need a good style, have a big presence so that you can be heard, and seem cool and ready for anything. And Ariana makes it work here. If we can't have a Demi Lovato hit with the song "Confident" which would have topped this list, then I'm glad we have this. Good work
Number Nine:
I find it weird that the biggest song of the summer was from a Animated DreamWorks movie. And this was from a year where we had hits from movies like "Alice through the looking Glass", and "Suicide Squad", yet the big one came from the movie "Trolls". How can you make a song from movie like that work? Somehow, Justin Timberlake found a way.
#9: Can't Stop the Feeling by: Justin Timberlake (Year-End Peak: 9)
Funny, the ninth biggest song of the year is my ninth best song of the year. But don't expect "Love Yourself" to be number one. Anyway, when I think of this song, I start to think of "Happy" from Pharrell in 2014. Another song from a animated movie, Except it was a Universal Studios movie. I was wondering why I was reminded of "Happy" when listening to this song. But then I realized they both have something that makes those songs work. They are full of positive energy. They both make you want to get up and dance as the beat is so much fun to listen too. I probably wouldn't sing the chorus as it mostly has the word "Dance" in it. But the lyrics isn't terrible as it talks about feeling good inside wanting to keep moving which is find enough. And that Justin Timberlake is the song singing it makes it better. He is one of the more known voices of pop music, and he still pulls it off at the age of 35. It makes up for the song "Love Never felt so Good" in 2014. *Sigh* But this song is good all the same. Well done JT.
Number Eight:
I am all in for more Swedish music entering the hot 100 if we get more songs like this.
#8: Never Forget You by: Zara Larsson Ft. MNEK (Year-End Peak: 46)
If you read my review on her song "Ain't my Fault" then you would know that I do like Zara Larsson. She made nice music in "1" and she keeps going with songs like "Lush Life" which would have easily made the list if it became a hit but it wasn't for some reason. But "Never Forget You" is a good song all the same. I don't hate EDM as much others do, and this has probably the best drop of the year. It's rare that you use the word subtle when it comes to EDM drops, but it should be said here as it really works. The lyrics are about 2 people having this connection since they first met and will love each other even if they are apart. But the best part is the performances of Zara Larsson and MNEK. They have strong vocals and they do show some chemistry in the song which is something a duet needs. When you listen to these two, you can tell that they care about each other till the day they die. I'm glad this became a hit. Great work. And Zara Larsson, can't wait for that album to come. But may I ask that you watch what you say with the feminism. Your kind of close from going over the line. Just saying.
Number Seven:
OMG PEOPLE OF THE PRESS, THIS IS SHOCKING NEWS. SOMEONE HAS PUT A SONG WITH LIL WAYNE ATTACHED IN THEIR BEST LIST.
#7: Sucker for Pain by: Lil Wayne, Wiz Kalifa and Imagine Dragons with Logic, Ty Dollar Sign Ft. X Ambassadors)
Yeah, Heathens is not my favourite song from the Suicide Squad Soundtrack. It should not work with the artists they put in it, yet I can't help but like it. While I do admit that they kind of wasted X ambassadors by giving him only one line said three times, there are still things to enjoy it. Mainly, the performers of the rappers. For the first hit he has, Logic shows that he has potential in the mainstream. Even if I can't tell what he is saying sometimes as he goes so fast. Then you have Ty Dollar Sign who gives a chilled out, smooth performance, Wiz Kalifa shows some kind of effort. With this and "See you Again", maybe he should stick to just songs from movie soundtracks. But the most surprising performance is Lil Wayne. He has been critics punching bag for bad songs for the last few years. But this song might have him on the way to redemption. He sounds healthy as he talks about death and suicide. Interesting. And then you have the hook with Imagine Dragons. Which has the big presence from the lead singer. Weird it works for a song about chaining people up and tying them down. But that's the kind of world we live in where dark songs are a thing. Thanks for that The Weeknd.
Number Six:
Like I said before, duets can be a good thing when you are talking about two people as it gives us both of their sights in things. There have been times where it doesn't work. But with songs like "Never Forget You" and "I know what you did last Summer", 2016 did have times where duets work. But there is one hit duet song that works the best. And it came from two people I thought wouldn't work well together in a song.
#6: Close by: Nick Jonas Ft. Tove Lo (Year-End Peak: 66)
When I heard that Nick Jonas and Tove Lo was making a song together, I didn't think it would work. We have someone that talks about getting high to stop thinking of someone, and someone that pathetically tries to look like a badass to stop a girl from leaving him *Which didn't work*. But I listened to it as I am a fan of Tove Lo and was surprised from what we got. We have a song about two people trying to get close to each other but things keep stopping them from doing so like space and their own insecurities. I didn't know how they could make it work especially with the line "Space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too close". Yet, these 2 made things work. Mostly by the performances where again, they show to have some kind of chemistry. And no, i'm not talking about the video, this is coming from the song itself. As you can tell from my picks so far, I do like to see some subtlty in the music when it is needed. And this song shows that they can keep things balanced with the music without going over the top. I wasn't expecting much with this song at first, and in the end, these two made a good song. I'm not sure if I can forgive Nick Jonas for "Jealous" yet though. Time will tell.
Number Five:
I am 7 episode into this series. My first episode was the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 Review. I wasn't kind to most of the 10 but there was this one song that stood out for the best. And if you saw that episode, then you should know that this song was gonna be on this list.
#5: Starboy by: The Weeknd Ft. Daft Punk (Year-End Peak: 58)
This song is something I would expect with Daft Punk involved. And The Weeknd makes it better with delivery and writing. This is a ego-trip talking about the haters and fame. Usually, I would hate it when people talk about how big they are. Yet The Weeknd found a way to make the cliché tolerable. He says that he is a starboy as basically, we made him that way. Just the one line "Look What you Done" said it all. It was the fans that made him one of the biggest stars right now. Without the fans going to the concerts, buying the dvds or streaming, the hits would not be hits. The Weeknd is aware of it. I have not seen that before. I find that really refreshing. He's not bragging to be an a**hole or to show off. He's doing it as he has worked hard, and he got the support from what he knows it came from.....us. That is the kind of song I can get behind. For that The Weeknd, I bow down to you.
Number Four:
I am not a fan of Fifth Harmony. I find songs like "Sledgehammer" and "Worth It" to be songs that do not add much to the table. When Fifth Harmony made another album this year, I was preparing for the worst. While things didn't help much with a song i'll talk about at a later date, "All in my Head" was not something I was expecting. It was actually good. It was a song that was clearly made for the summer, but it was a nice summer beat. And that's saying something as summer songs tend to suck. Fetty Wap is a fun presence. I wouldn't be surprised if D.R.A.M had inspirations from Wap. There were also choices that worked like that Camilla is only on one verse and isn't all around the song. You have Lauren perform a strong bridge and then you have Dinah and Normani perform the chorus and they just own the song. This song showed that these girls do have talent and in the right hands, they can make good music. Good Job Fifth Harmony, this was a good song.
Number Three:
Oh look, more of the weeknd.
#3: In the Night by: The Weeknd (Year-End Peak: 61)
If this guy keeps it up, I might end up calling myself a fan one day. In this song, we have The Weeknd talking about a girl on her own dealing with pain and abuse for money. She dances as a way to make things better with money and to eliminate the pain. It's dark territory but that is expected coming from The Weeknd. But its the framing that makes it work as he says she can't walk away and that we don't understand what is really going on, so we can't judge things. Seeing how he talks about these stories and what she does, maybe he is the one to know what's going on. And with that, we have amazing production and a strong performance from him. Sorry JT, you're great, but The Weeknd is now the closest to being the new Michael Jackson with the music. And we have a great song to go with it.
Number Two
Ok, let's move away from the dark territory. Let's go to something more light. It's the return Grande-Land.
#2: Into You by: Ariana Grande (Year-End Peak: 51)
That's right. TWO Ariana Grande songs on this list. I will apologize to no one. Here we have a song where Ariana being in charge of the relationship. While she is trying to be "dangerous", she's not being a total bitch here *Cough-Daya-Cough* Like I said, these kind of things work with the smooth smart performance of the performer and Ariana pulls it off. The Production is well done. I like the finger snapping in the beat, it makes things more interesting. Note people, Whistling is bad. Finger Snapping is good. The one thing that really makes the song near the top is the build up of the music and singing. It started smooth and then went all out by the end. Happy this became a hit and Thankfully we have Ariana Grande this year to show that while we had terrible music in 2016, we had people like her to count on for good quality. But what can top this?
Number One:
This should be a interesting choice for number one. This year had a weird mix in quality. Fifth Harmony made a song I like, Shawn Mendes made a song I like. Even Bieber had I song I liked with "Sorry" but made top 10 in 2015 so It wasn't eligible this year. But this song I knew would be somewhere near number one. But "Confident" by Demi Lovato didn't even make top 20 but this was a good choice as well. With that said....
#1: Stressed Out by: Twenty One Pilots (Year-End Peak: 5)
Weird. How does a song that has this line "My Name is Blurryface and I care what you think" and be called the best hit song of 2016? Well, there are things to be said in this song. I am a 20 year old Canadian that just started life in college. I am trapped with non-stop work with little time to just sit around, play some games and have fun. Life has become stressful and there are times where I want to just stop and escape. I knew life would never be the same again as it was as a kid. This song, is basically a callback to our nostalgia. Yes there is the first verse that talks about Joseph wanting to be a better artist with better sounds and not wanting to rhyme all the time. Then you have the other verses and the chorus where it talks about wanting to be in the good old days as a kid. Where our moms sang us to sleep. Where we can have fun in our treehouses. Where we didn't have to worry about what to wear. And where we can have fun with our dreams and imaginations. We need songs like that in our life. When things are stressful, you can have that song with good production, smart writing, and some weird but fun effects near the end, and have it go back to your nostalgia days of being a kid and feeling young. And this is the song I will call the best hit song of 2016. The song to our childhood.
Thanks for listening. I'll see you for the worst hit songs list. Promise.
Here is where I go unoriginal by saying that 2016 was a bad year for music. Even if you take 2015 out of the equation, this year was still shit. While there was some gems throughout the year, the bad songs were just unbearable. So bad, that I had to go over top 10 for the worst songs which will be coming next week, I promise you that.
With that said, there were some songs that were good enough and didn't make us want to go deaf. Now, let's go through a few rules for my list.
1. It has to include songs that made the billboard year-end list for 2016.
2. If it didn't make the list but made the top 20 at any point from December 2015 to November 2016, it can be included as well.
3. There are songs on the year end list for this year that also made last year's list. To make it fair, I will not include them. So for this list, it cuts out
- See you Again by Wiz Kalifa ft. Charlie Puth
- Can't feel my face and The Hills by The Weeknd
- Lean On by Major Lazer, DJ Snake ft. MO
- Hello by Adele
- and Here by Alessia Cara
And keep in mind, this is my own personal opinion about the songs that I enjoy. So I don't want to hear any "You can't like this song" or "How Dare you. You are a terrible person for liking this". I want none of that. With that said, let's begin with:
Honorable Mentions:
Heathens By: Twenty One Pilots (Year-End Peak: 21)
So I didn't see the Suicide Squad movie. But if this song is something to expect from the movie then I should take a look as "Heathens" was a joy to listen too. The instrumentation is spot on, the vocals is something I personally enjoyed even if some people didn't. The lyrics is basically a warning to you about the life in prison with psychopaths and killers and how you don't want to be near them, and it is spot on. The effects can be distracting but it isn't too much of a bother. As it is, it's enjoyable for a dark song at least.
Pillowtalk By: Zayn (Year-End Peak: 22)
I'm surprised that it was Zayn of all people from One Direction who would get the first solo hit. Even more surprised that it debut at Number 1 on the Hot 100. But the biggest surprise for me was that I kinda like the song. There are some problems basically coming from Zayn himself. While he is a good singer, I'm not sure if he is showing his full potential yet. Even in this song, he seems to be pulling a bit back in his delivery. Not too much that he isn't trying at all, but I would have liked to be heard more. The one thing this song has going for it, is the production. The production is one of the best this year had to offer. That was enough for this to be a honorable mention. Also, small shoutout to the bizarre video. Felt like I was in a strange film with Gigi Hadid in it who I have a bit of a crush on. Don't worry, the list gets more controversial moving forward.
Say It by: Tory Lanez (Year-End Peak: 74)
Honestly the reason this is a honorable mention is because of the chorus. I could listen to it all day, it's so entertaining. But, the rest of the song isn't too bad either. Tory Lanez is a decent performer, the production is nice, though the lyrics in the verses are not that special. But still, the chorus makes it worth it.
Ride by: Twenty One Pilots (Year-End Peak: 20)
I'm just gonna say this right now. I actually don't hate the effects in Tyler Joseph's vocals. I never found it that annoying. A bit distracting, but not to terrible. But this is a song I would use as party track. Why have Flo Rida or The Chain-smokers when you can have fun tracks like this?
I know what you did last Summer by: Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello (Year-End Peak: 86)
This came as a shock to me. At first, I didn't think much of this song. But then I had to listen to it again recently to make these lists and......its actually better then when I remembered it. Though I admit, that I am not a fan of Camilla, and she really does knock things down a bit. Personally I would have preferred Lauren out of the Fifth Harmony players to have solo hits. Though this song does have things going for it. The acoustic guitar is really well done, with the lyrics, it was a good idea to make the song a duet, and actually, Shawn Mendes is on point with his performance. As in, I can understand what he is saying from beginning to end. I'll take this over any Drake/Rihanna collaborations that were made this year with "Work" and "Too Good".
Broccoli by: D.R.A.M Ft. Lil Yachty (Year-End Peak: 34)
Alright, I'll admit. This song grew on me since my first episode discussing the billboard top 10 at that time. The whole piano video game beat is quite entertaining and has gotten better with each listen. Of course, D.R.A.M is a big presence in the song. He is a lot of fun to listen to, he is full of positivity it leaves a smile on my face. The reason this isn't in the top 10 is because of Lil Yachty. He is a bland presence and makes lines like "Fifty Shades of Grey, beat that p**sy like Hulk Hogan* and the imfamous *we gon turn this s**t to Columbine*. Major turn off. But everything else makes it worth a listen.
H.O.L.Y by: Florida Georgia Line (Year-End Peak: 49)
I know, I know, Buy your sharp knives to get me for putting a Florida Georgia Line song in a positive list. Anyone that knows me, knows that I am not a big fan of country music. But that's a talk for another day. Believe it or not, there are things that work for me about this song. I enjoy the piano instrumentation, and there is this subtle feel when you hear the music. And after hearing "Cruise", it is nice to hear Florida Georgia Line to seem serious and not have really awful corny lines. Though the religious talk can be a bit much especially with making the acronym "High On Loving You". But it is enjoyable enough.
Ok, now for the Real list Starting with:
Number Ten
I remember hearing a song from her that was intended to be the lead off single for her album. But it got removed as the song flopped hard. Rightfully so, because that song was terrible. But with that, I was nervous on what was gonna happen and I was expecting the worst. But thankfully, we had this song that debut in the top 10. And really with this song *And album* I could see that people will stop laughing and pays attention as this song was actually good.
#10: Dangerous Woman by: Ariana Grande (Year End Peak: 36)
Yes, Ariana Grande is starting off this top 10. No, it will not get better. When "Focus" was made, I was nervous on what to expect but thankfully this song replaced "Focus" and became her big hit for this year. First we get the music that starts out a bit like a western which is slow, subtle and it works out. It's a good thing they kept it a medium volume as it mostly we hear what is usually the best part of Ariana's music which is her vocal performance. She is a big presence, and it's a good thing as she is a good singer. The lyrics is about Ariana talking about being her own person and that she doesn't need a man to be in control of her while saying that something about him makes her feel "Dangerous". People usually don't believe this dangerous stuff coming from Arianna Grande for some reason as she shown this kind of stuff before in "Love me Harder". For me, to make this kind of stuff work, you need a good style, have a big presence so that you can be heard, and seem cool and ready for anything. And Ariana makes it work here. If we can't have a Demi Lovato hit with the song "Confident" which would have topped this list, then I'm glad we have this. Good work
Number Nine:
I find it weird that the biggest song of the summer was from a Animated DreamWorks movie. And this was from a year where we had hits from movies like "Alice through the looking Glass", and "Suicide Squad", yet the big one came from the movie "Trolls". How can you make a song from movie like that work? Somehow, Justin Timberlake found a way.
#9: Can't Stop the Feeling by: Justin Timberlake (Year-End Peak: 9)
Funny, the ninth biggest song of the year is my ninth best song of the year. But don't expect "Love Yourself" to be number one. Anyway, when I think of this song, I start to think of "Happy" from Pharrell in 2014. Another song from a animated movie, Except it was a Universal Studios movie. I was wondering why I was reminded of "Happy" when listening to this song. But then I realized they both have something that makes those songs work. They are full of positive energy. They both make you want to get up and dance as the beat is so much fun to listen too. I probably wouldn't sing the chorus as it mostly has the word "Dance" in it. But the lyrics isn't terrible as it talks about feeling good inside wanting to keep moving which is find enough. And that Justin Timberlake is the song singing it makes it better. He is one of the more known voices of pop music, and he still pulls it off at the age of 35. It makes up for the song "Love Never felt so Good" in 2014. *Sigh* But this song is good all the same. Well done JT.
Number Eight:
I am all in for more Swedish music entering the hot 100 if we get more songs like this.
#8: Never Forget You by: Zara Larsson Ft. MNEK (Year-End Peak: 46)
If you read my review on her song "Ain't my Fault" then you would know that I do like Zara Larsson. She made nice music in "1" and she keeps going with songs like "Lush Life" which would have easily made the list if it became a hit but it wasn't for some reason. But "Never Forget You" is a good song all the same. I don't hate EDM as much others do, and this has probably the best drop of the year. It's rare that you use the word subtle when it comes to EDM drops, but it should be said here as it really works. The lyrics are about 2 people having this connection since they first met and will love each other even if they are apart. But the best part is the performances of Zara Larsson and MNEK. They have strong vocals and they do show some chemistry in the song which is something a duet needs. When you listen to these two, you can tell that they care about each other till the day they die. I'm glad this became a hit. Great work. And Zara Larsson, can't wait for that album to come. But may I ask that you watch what you say with the feminism. Your kind of close from going over the line. Just saying.
Number Seven:
OMG PEOPLE OF THE PRESS, THIS IS SHOCKING NEWS. SOMEONE HAS PUT A SONG WITH LIL WAYNE ATTACHED IN THEIR BEST LIST.
#7: Sucker for Pain by: Lil Wayne, Wiz Kalifa and Imagine Dragons with Logic, Ty Dollar Sign Ft. X Ambassadors)
Yeah, Heathens is not my favourite song from the Suicide Squad Soundtrack. It should not work with the artists they put in it, yet I can't help but like it. While I do admit that they kind of wasted X ambassadors by giving him only one line said three times, there are still things to enjoy it. Mainly, the performers of the rappers. For the first hit he has, Logic shows that he has potential in the mainstream. Even if I can't tell what he is saying sometimes as he goes so fast. Then you have Ty Dollar Sign who gives a chilled out, smooth performance, Wiz Kalifa shows some kind of effort. With this and "See you Again", maybe he should stick to just songs from movie soundtracks. But the most surprising performance is Lil Wayne. He has been critics punching bag for bad songs for the last few years. But this song might have him on the way to redemption. He sounds healthy as he talks about death and suicide. Interesting. And then you have the hook with Imagine Dragons. Which has the big presence from the lead singer. Weird it works for a song about chaining people up and tying them down. But that's the kind of world we live in where dark songs are a thing. Thanks for that The Weeknd.
Number Six:
Like I said before, duets can be a good thing when you are talking about two people as it gives us both of their sights in things. There have been times where it doesn't work. But with songs like "Never Forget You" and "I know what you did last Summer", 2016 did have times where duets work. But there is one hit duet song that works the best. And it came from two people I thought wouldn't work well together in a song.
#6: Close by: Nick Jonas Ft. Tove Lo (Year-End Peak: 66)
When I heard that Nick Jonas and Tove Lo was making a song together, I didn't think it would work. We have someone that talks about getting high to stop thinking of someone, and someone that pathetically tries to look like a badass to stop a girl from leaving him *Which didn't work*. But I listened to it as I am a fan of Tove Lo and was surprised from what we got. We have a song about two people trying to get close to each other but things keep stopping them from doing so like space and their own insecurities. I didn't know how they could make it work especially with the line "Space is just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too close". Yet, these 2 made things work. Mostly by the performances where again, they show to have some kind of chemistry. And no, i'm not talking about the video, this is coming from the song itself. As you can tell from my picks so far, I do like to see some subtlty in the music when it is needed. And this song shows that they can keep things balanced with the music without going over the top. I wasn't expecting much with this song at first, and in the end, these two made a good song. I'm not sure if I can forgive Nick Jonas for "Jealous" yet though. Time will tell.
Number Five:
I am 7 episode into this series. My first episode was the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 Review. I wasn't kind to most of the 10 but there was this one song that stood out for the best. And if you saw that episode, then you should know that this song was gonna be on this list.
#5: Starboy by: The Weeknd Ft. Daft Punk (Year-End Peak: 58)
This song is something I would expect with Daft Punk involved. And The Weeknd makes it better with delivery and writing. This is a ego-trip talking about the haters and fame. Usually, I would hate it when people talk about how big they are. Yet The Weeknd found a way to make the cliché tolerable. He says that he is a starboy as basically, we made him that way. Just the one line "Look What you Done" said it all. It was the fans that made him one of the biggest stars right now. Without the fans going to the concerts, buying the dvds or streaming, the hits would not be hits. The Weeknd is aware of it. I have not seen that before. I find that really refreshing. He's not bragging to be an a**hole or to show off. He's doing it as he has worked hard, and he got the support from what he knows it came from.....us. That is the kind of song I can get behind. For that The Weeknd, I bow down to you.
Number Four:
You ever have that artist or group that you thought you would never like their music as you hate them so much. But then they make one song that was shockingly good that you had to think of that these people can do in the future. For some people, it's Drake, Justin Bieber, Meghan Trainor, Iggy Azuela, or Will.I.am. For me this year........... it was Fifth Harmony. *Head Down*
#4: All in my Head *Flex* by: Fifth Harmony Ft. Fetty Wap (Year-End Peak: 93)
I am not a fan of Fifth Harmony. I find songs like "Sledgehammer" and "Worth It" to be songs that do not add much to the table. When Fifth Harmony made another album this year, I was preparing for the worst. While things didn't help much with a song i'll talk about at a later date, "All in my Head" was not something I was expecting. It was actually good. It was a song that was clearly made for the summer, but it was a nice summer beat. And that's saying something as summer songs tend to suck. Fetty Wap is a fun presence. I wouldn't be surprised if D.R.A.M had inspirations from Wap. There were also choices that worked like that Camilla is only on one verse and isn't all around the song. You have Lauren perform a strong bridge and then you have Dinah and Normani perform the chorus and they just own the song. This song showed that these girls do have talent and in the right hands, they can make good music. Good Job Fifth Harmony, this was a good song.
Number Three:
Oh look, more of the weeknd.
#3: In the Night by: The Weeknd (Year-End Peak: 61)
If this guy keeps it up, I might end up calling myself a fan one day. In this song, we have The Weeknd talking about a girl on her own dealing with pain and abuse for money. She dances as a way to make things better with money and to eliminate the pain. It's dark territory but that is expected coming from The Weeknd. But its the framing that makes it work as he says she can't walk away and that we don't understand what is really going on, so we can't judge things. Seeing how he talks about these stories and what she does, maybe he is the one to know what's going on. And with that, we have amazing production and a strong performance from him. Sorry JT, you're great, but The Weeknd is now the closest to being the new Michael Jackson with the music. And we have a great song to go with it.
Number Two
Ok, let's move away from the dark territory. Let's go to something more light. It's the return Grande-Land.
#2: Into You by: Ariana Grande (Year-End Peak: 51)
That's right. TWO Ariana Grande songs on this list. I will apologize to no one. Here we have a song where Ariana being in charge of the relationship. While she is trying to be "dangerous", she's not being a total bitch here *Cough-Daya-Cough* Like I said, these kind of things work with the smooth smart performance of the performer and Ariana pulls it off. The Production is well done. I like the finger snapping in the beat, it makes things more interesting. Note people, Whistling is bad. Finger Snapping is good. The one thing that really makes the song near the top is the build up of the music and singing. It started smooth and then went all out by the end. Happy this became a hit and Thankfully we have Ariana Grande this year to show that while we had terrible music in 2016, we had people like her to count on for good quality. But what can top this?
Number One:
This should be a interesting choice for number one. This year had a weird mix in quality. Fifth Harmony made a song I like, Shawn Mendes made a song I like. Even Bieber had I song I liked with "Sorry" but made top 10 in 2015 so It wasn't eligible this year. But this song I knew would be somewhere near number one. But "Confident" by Demi Lovato didn't even make top 20 but this was a good choice as well. With that said....
#1: Stressed Out by: Twenty One Pilots (Year-End Peak: 5)
Weird. How does a song that has this line "My Name is Blurryface and I care what you think" and be called the best hit song of 2016? Well, there are things to be said in this song. I am a 20 year old Canadian that just started life in college. I am trapped with non-stop work with little time to just sit around, play some games and have fun. Life has become stressful and there are times where I want to just stop and escape. I knew life would never be the same again as it was as a kid. This song, is basically a callback to our nostalgia. Yes there is the first verse that talks about Joseph wanting to be a better artist with better sounds and not wanting to rhyme all the time. Then you have the other verses and the chorus where it talks about wanting to be in the good old days as a kid. Where our moms sang us to sleep. Where we can have fun in our treehouses. Where we didn't have to worry about what to wear. And where we can have fun with our dreams and imaginations. We need songs like that in our life. When things are stressful, you can have that song with good production, smart writing, and some weird but fun effects near the end, and have it go back to your nostalgia days of being a kid and feeling young. And this is the song I will call the best hit song of 2016. The song to our childhood.
Thanks for listening. I'll see you for the worst hit songs list. Promise.
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Episode 6: Song Review: Fake Love By: Drake
*This is a disclaimer that this will not be a "Nice" Episode. If you happen to be a massive of Drake and won't hear one ounce of critism about him, then you might not want to look at the rest of the blog. You have been warned.*
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*Sigh* I guess I can't really leave 2016 without mentioning Drake at some point. This guy was everywhere, more than he was in 2015. It was at the point where we went beyond Overexposure. This wouldn't be a problem if the material he brings out is actually good. But......*Sigh*
I want to start by saying that I do believe that Drake has talent. He has made songs I do like as "Forever", "Take Care" with Rihanna, "Hold On, We're going Home", "Energy" and "Back to Back". Even his verse in Nicki Minaj"Moment 4 Life" is well done. But since 2013, the quality started to drop big time. Songs like "Headlines" and "The Motto" were mediocre brag songs, but it was "Started from the Bottom" that started the drop. It was clear that he just did not care anymore. His performances started to sound half-ass and it got old fast. To compare, Drake has become the Adam Sandler of music *Movie Adam Sandler that is* when he started decent and was fun, but eventually, it got bad. But for some reason, people kept buying what he is saying and Drake stayed popular and would not leave. I could name some of the topics Drake uses over and over in his songs.
The Drake Lyric Topics List
1. He Brags how awesome he is.
2. His problems with woman.
3. His friends are 'Fake'
4. Attacking other artists for some reason "Meek Mill and Kid Cudi for big examples"
and it is usually those topics that are used most of the time. It would be fine if it was interesting and he was giving effort. But it was not the case most of the time and especially in his recent studio album "Views" with minimal production, little effort in his vocals when he is doing rap or R&B. And everyone think he is the biggest thing in music. We had the singles "Hotline Bling", "One Dance", "Too Good", "Controlla", "Pop Style", and his part in Rihanna's "Work" where they all hit the top 20 in the hot 100. And I can't recommend any of them. And he will most likely hit 20 or 30% on the year end list for this year. *Sigh*
Ok, enough ranting, I'm here to look at his recent top 20 hit "Fake Love" from his most recent Mixtape "More Life", as if we needed more of him. Let's see how he performs his send off from 2016. Can he end on a high note? Let's find out...starting with.........
The Production:
This might be the best part of the song with a bit of a reggae vibe. Interesting that reggae has become a trend this year with Arianna Grande and Young Thug going that as well. The production isn't better then when those 2 did it, but it is ok at most. Even if it sounds like a reject from the "Views" album.
The Performer:
Before I say anything about the vocals here, I want to say when Drake decides to sing, usually he is quite good. Look at "Hold On, we're going Home", and even "Find your Love" for examples. You can even tell at least Drake is trying and doesn't sound like he just got out of bed. But OH MY GOD, What the F**k am I listening to? This is the performance I expect from Young Thug or Rich Homie Quan *Anyone remember this guy?*, I mean this has to be the worst performance I have ever heard Drake give. Drake, you are at the top of the game already, why are you sounding like b list artists that wish that can sound like that. And what is up with all the yelling in the song? If it didn't work in Chris Brown's "Run It", then it 100% doesn't work here. I don't know what else to say. Drake's vocals suck, it is something I can use to torture someone. Next category.
The Lyrics:
Well it looks like we are going to #3 in The Drake Lyric Topic List. The Fake Friends topic and......wait a minute, is he talking about his fans? He is talking about people that look up to him and that they show fake love. Just in the hook alone, it sounds like he is dissing the fans that made him popular to begin with. Notice that he never uses words like "She" or "Her" and he says "They" and "You" as in the listener. Oh great, it's the One Direction thing all over again. Then there's lines like "Somethin' ain't right when we talkin', and "Look like you hidin' your problems." How is that being fake? It's called being a human being. We all have problems and sometimes we don't want to say them out loud. Maybe it's things they can't control and don't want to say anything. Maybe they don't want to make things depressing and wants things to be happy and positive. Usually I'd complain that Drake calls people fake and doesn't explain why, but here he is giving reasons and it is just pathetic. But then again, what do you expect from someone that told a girl be "A Good girl' and stay at home because she was in the zone.
Final Conclusion:
Remember when I said that Drake was Movie Adam Sandler of music? Well this is the "Jack and Jill" of Drake's songs. The bottom of the barrel. His worst song to date.
Ranking: 1/10
One out of F**king Ten.
It may be too late for me to put this song in the worst songs of this years list. But it a good chance for 2017. The production is nothing special, the lyrics are just terrible, and the worst thing about it is Drake himself. It is bad when I would rather listen to Camilla Cabello, Andrew Taggert, Rebecca Black, and Sam Smith *Sorry, I don't like his voice, Don't Kill me.* for 5 hours straight then to listen to him perform in this song again. This is straight up audio torture.
I would apologize if this episode is more of a angry ranting one, but at this point, in Drake's Career and he is putting out songs with the same Drake Clichés over and over, putting little to no effort and now sounding like artists that are not even as half as big as him, this is Completly Unacceptable. I just feel insulted when listening to it. I can't apologize as people need to hear this as this is who made the biggest star right now.
If you guys like this song, good for you. This is just my opinion and what I see this song as. And now, I need to listen to someone else before I go insane.
See you all next week where I give you my least favourite hit songs of 2016. Bye now.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Plans for the rest of 2016.
Hello. This is Jordan. The host of JMShowProductions. There wasn't a review yesterday as instead, I want to just talk about the plans for rest of 2016. Seeing how we are close to the end of the year, It is usually the time where year-end related stuff happens and I figured, I would say ahead of time, what's in store for December. Here is what is to come.
At least One more Song Review:
I do want to talk about at least one more song in detail as technically, 2017 has started for billboard. Weird that they start in December but that is how Billboard works. What will that song be? That's a mystery for now.
Overall thoughts on Survivor Millennials Vs Gen X:
I did talk about what the season was like pre-merge, so it seems right that I also talk about it when the show ends. Don't want to leave people hanging on it.
And then there is the year end lists
Top ?? Worst Hit songs of 2016
As much as I wanted it to be a top 10, the year was so bad, that I couldn't limit it to just a handful. It is either a top 15, 20, or 25. Idk what I have decided yet but you will find out when the episode comes out.
Top 10 Best Hit songs of 2016.
Well I don't want to be one of those critics that hates everything, so clearly I want to show that there is popular songs that were good and deserve to be known. With that said.....
Top 25 Best Non-Hit Songs of 2016
Starting 2015, I have noticed a lot of great songs that doesn't get enough attention *If at all*, So I want to honor those that should have gotten more attention then it did.
And NO, I'm not doing a worst Non-Hit songs of 2016 as they shall not get more attention.
And after that, we shall get ready for 2016. With tons of songs and maybe albums to discuss, and some more reality competition shows to talk about. With Big Brother Canada, The NEW Celebrity Apprentice, MTV's The Challenge and other shows around, things should be interesting once we get into the new year.
For now, I'll see you guys next Sunday for the next episode.
At least One more Song Review:
I do want to talk about at least one more song in detail as technically, 2017 has started for billboard. Weird that they start in December but that is how Billboard works. What will that song be? That's a mystery for now.
Overall thoughts on Survivor Millennials Vs Gen X:
I did talk about what the season was like pre-merge, so it seems right that I also talk about it when the show ends. Don't want to leave people hanging on it.
And then there is the year end lists
Top ?? Worst Hit songs of 2016
As much as I wanted it to be a top 10, the year was so bad, that I couldn't limit it to just a handful. It is either a top 15, 20, or 25. Idk what I have decided yet but you will find out when the episode comes out.
Top 10 Best Hit songs of 2016.
Well I don't want to be one of those critics that hates everything, so clearly I want to show that there is popular songs that were good and deserve to be known. With that said.....
Top 25 Best Non-Hit Songs of 2016
Starting 2015, I have noticed a lot of great songs that doesn't get enough attention *If at all*, So I want to honor those that should have gotten more attention then it did.
And NO, I'm not doing a worst Non-Hit songs of 2016 as they shall not get more attention.
And after that, we shall get ready for 2016. With tons of songs and maybe albums to discuss, and some more reality competition shows to talk about. With Big Brother Canada, The NEW Celebrity Apprentice, MTV's The Challenge and other shows around, things should be interesting once we get into the new year.
For now, I'll see you guys next Sunday for the next episode.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Episode 5: Song Review: Black Beatles By: Rae Sremmurd Ft. Gucci Mane
I didn't think I would have to say it this early in the show, but let's talk about Rae Sremmurd.
In 2014, we were introduced to a duo of brothers known as 'Swae Lee' and 'Slim Jxmmi' and the duo was named Rae Sremmurd *Ear Drummers spelled backwards* and they quickly started making hits like 'No Flex Zone' and 'No Type'. Then in 2015, they release their debut studio album 'Sremmlife'. Personally I didn't think much of the group, even with 'Mike-Will-Made-It' as their main producer. They were somewhat more boring then anything else. And after one more top 40 hit with 'Throw Sum Mo' the singles started to tank and it seemed like people were done with Rae Sremmurd.
Then in 2016, we have another album named 'Sremmlife 2'. Side Note: Isn't it a little too early to be making sequel albums? Anyway, now thanks to a specific meme, they now have their first #1 single and they got Gucci Mane involved for his own comeback. So I might as well talk about their hit song 'Black Beatles' as I'm might not be able to talk about Rae Sremmurd after this song eventually disappears.
Is the song worth going crazy about? Is it strong enough to overthrow "Closer' as number one? Well, let's dive into this starting with
The Production:
Here is where I actually give 'Mike-Will-Made-It' some credit. For me it's his 2nd best production work. Incase you are wondering I think 'Still in this B**ch' By B.o.B ft. T.I and Juicy J is Mike's best production work. In 'Black Beatles' we get a smooth and sorta fun music. It is simple, but interesting to hear. I'm usually not a fan of the guy's work, but I think it works here. So, I'll give it a thumbs up.
The Main Performers
Rae Sremmurd really don't bring much to the table when it comes to their vocal performances in their songs. Both guys either sound like they are trying to have fun or they are just as bored as the listener. They seemed to improve a bit with their performance on this song then they ever did on 'Sremmlife'. 'Slim Jxmmi' seems to be the one with the most potential out of the 2. Shame 'Swae Lee' gets more screen time. I'll leave it at that.
The Guest Performer
Before I talk about Gucci Mane, I just want to ask, why would you pick that as your rap name? It's a word you use when tickling a baby named Mane in a child like tone. I only heard of one other song that had Gucci Mane on it. It was Mario's 2009 hit 'Break Up'. A song that was so bad, it is actually kinda enjoyable. At the time it looked like Mane was gonna be a huge name in rap music, but then he suddenly disappeared with multiple trips to jail. And we haven't heard from him until 2016, and then he made his album 'Everybody Looking' which I have not heard yet. He made songs with Kanye and Drake, and now he finally has a number one hit. It isn't a good thing when you were once a soon-to-be big rapper and after multiple years, u get a number 1 song by being in a Rae Sremmurd song because of a meme. And after hearing his performance on this song, I won't be surprised if he fell out of the spotlight again. I just don't see the appeal with this guy. The vocal is bland, the flow is not good and the lyrics...... well let's talk about them.
The Lyrics
The number one thing problem that comes from Rae Sremmurd usually comes from the writing. They go from saying they have no type only to say that they only like bad b**ches the next line, to constantly talking about strippers in a club and none of it is interesting to hear.
Here, we have Rae Sremmurd and Gucci Mane talking about stuff you hear a million times in a rap song. Strippers, Haters, and Money. The only lyrics that stand out was these guys talking like they are 'The Beetles', one of the most famous musical acts ever. Saying stuff like 'Rocking John Lennon lenses like to see 'em spread eagle', and 'Black Beatle b**ch, me and Paul McCartney related'. Funny coming from guys that more like mediocre version of Lil Wayne. And that is tough to accomplish.
Final Conclusion
4/10
I will say that this one of Rae Sremmurd's best songs. The production is good, and their performance sorta improved on this. Especially 'Slim Jxmmi' who shows more effort. But 'Swae Lee' still has some work, Gucci Mane gives a performance that can be done by any other rapper, and the lyrics are nothing special or interesting outside of 'The Beetle' references and them calling themselves 'black beetles'. This is mostly mediocre at best. And another song I will most likely forget in a few years, just like I will forget about these guys.
Thank you all for watching. I'll see you guys in the next episode.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Episode 4: Song Review: 'Ain't My Fault' By: Zara Larsson
So we head close to the end of the year. So people start predicting what the famous year-end list will look like with either Drake or Justin Bieber getting the biggest song of the year. With 2016 being considered one of the worst years for music in history, It is a question how 2017 will turn out. It has some promise with The Weeknd about to release a new album soon, Bruno Mars is making his comeback and Lady Gaga making personal music that actually sounds good. And then we have artists that just had their breakout years and might stick around if we are lucky with acts like Twenty One Pilots, Alessia Cara, Tory Lanez, and of course, Zara Larsson.
We have Zara Larsson, a Swedish singer who got first known in the Swedish version of 'Got Talent' in 2008 and was known only in Sweden with her debut album '1'. That was until around the end of 2015 when she started getting attraction everywhere else with songs like 'Lush Life' and 'Never Forget You' (Both of them great btw). And they are said to be part of her upcoming album.
There was a time where it seemed like Zara Larsson could do no wrong. And then there came her newest single 'Ain't My Fault' that will also be part of the next idol. When the song and video came out, people seemed to not like it. It is so far near the bottom of the Hot 100 and people I know say that this is the least of the 3 songs I just mentioned. So, I thought I take a look at it as it is a song that isn't doing as well as 'Lush life' or 'Never Forget You' and it's from a singer that I do like. So with that said, is the song as bad as people say it is?
I listened to it several times on Spotify, and I'm conflicted on this one actually. While I can agree that it isn't as good as the other 2 singles, there are things to like about it. It doesn't make the song great but it is good to praise something about a song that has problems. Let's dive right into it.
The Production:
The Singer:
Zara Larsson is a good singer and her presence alone can make the song at least decent. One of the big criticism said in this song is that Zara sounds too much like Rhianna. While, yes there are times I can hear Rhianna in it, but I let it slide as she still has a lot of presence in it and there is actual effort. While I do like Rihanna and she made great songs in the past, her recent work has been really been more miss than hit. Especially when it comes to her vocals. I had to do a lot of research to understand what she was saying in 'Work' and she wasn't that great in 'This is what you came for' and don't get me started with 'B**ch better have my money' and 'Birthday Cake' with Chris Brown. Basically what I'm saying is that you known it is bad when Ariana Grande of all people start making fun of you for your performance. So while Zara Larsson does a Rihanna like performance, it is better than what Rihanna has done in recent years. So I still gave it a plus.
The Lyrics:
Final Conclusion
I can see why people aren't crazy about this song with the Rihanna impersonation, the lyrics can be tough to deal with, and even the production is a bit more dark and not as fun as the last 2 singles. While I don't enjoy it as the other 2 songs it probably won't make any best lists I make, it is a decent enough song. Like I said, I think the Rihanna impersonation is good, Zara Larsson herself is fun to hear, I do like the dark production and I could see it growing on me as time goes by.
For now, the ranking will be a 6/10. It would be higher if the lyrics were worked on a little more. With a voice as loud as Zara Larsson, it is hard to ignore lyrics. There is a part of me that hopes it gets bigger especially when the album gets released. But I wouldn't be surprised if the song ends up flopping.
Thank you guys for listening. I'll see you guys next week for the next episode.
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Episode 3: Reality TV Time: Thoughts on Survivor: Millennials Vs Gen X (Top 13)
I tend to watch a lot of Reality TV Competition shows. Shows include, Big Brother (US and Canada), MTV's The Challenge, Hell's Kitchen, MasterChef, (US) and of course, Survivor. I started watching the show when 'Gabon' came, then I went to look at the other seasons while they were around on YouTube. Since then, it became one of my favourite shows. If I wasn't Canadian, I would sign up to compete on it in a heartbeat.
For those of you who don't know, Survivor is a show which shows a number of people known as castaways, send to a deserted location and try's to live thorough challenges, the element of the location they are at, and their fellow castmates. They are split into a number of teams which are known as 'Tribes', They then compete in challenges. The losers of an immunity challenge would go to a place called 'Tribal Council' where they go vote people out of the game and they lose their chance for 1 million dollars and the title of Sole Survivor. They usually have to survive for 39 days for a chance to win the game where then they will have to convince a certain number of people they voted out to give them the money.
Now we are at the 33rd season of the show called 'Millennials Vs Gen X'. A season that has young people going against old people. Which has been done before (Exile Island, Nicaragua) but what is different is that this is between certain generations being the Millennials (Age 18-31) and Gen X (Age 33-) At this point, we are at the final 13, and the next episode has them going to the merge where they go from multiple tribes to only one for the rest of the game. With this being the second time the show merges with 13 people (First being Cambodia: Second Chances). Right now, lets talk about how the season has been so far.
I can say that this is definitely a step up from the last few seasons outside of 'Cambodia'. And we only just past the pre-merge stage. We have fun challenge's, memorable *Likable* contestants, and really fun blindsides. It many of these people end up returning to a future season then I will not be surprised.
Voted Out Players
The seven people that were voted out so far, I can admit, were a bit mixed. I didn't think much of Rachel, Cee Cee, and especially Lucy. They are not really that memorable, or interesting and I will most likely forget about them a few weeks after the season ends. Paul I think did have the potential t do well in this game despite being the oldest contestant of the season. But he showed that one line of dialog can get you voted out. Mari was probably the most disappointing as she was someone that could have done well. She set herself well in the first episode only to fall apart and get blindsided the next episode.The one I will miss the most is 'Figgy'. Not because I thought she was the hottest one of the season (I'm a guy, sue me) but because she brought the positive energy and was fun to watch. I think she was trying to be a strategist somewhat as she did say she is a fan of the show, but if she wasn't in a 'showmance' then she might have had a better chance. But I can't talk about this show without mentioning Michaela who is the most popular of the voted out players so far. It's only been a few days since her memorable blindside but I can tell she will leave a impact. She is strong, smart, has funny expressions, she's a b**ch sometimes, but she has a good heart. Not sure how they can top her exit this season.
Current Players in the Game
We have 13 players left in the game. Which leave the chance for the merge episode to be a interesting mess. This game can go anywhere. The best way I can talk about them is by discussing them one at a time. Let's start with:
Gen X
Sunday: I bring Sunday up first because she is probably the least interesting of the cast. She isn't bad but she isn't really great either. It might be because she isn't known much in the episodes outside of getting a surprising vote in the first tribal council, but she doesn't leave much of an impact.
Bret: The 'Cop' of the season. He was so close to being voted out after people think he is lying about being a cop. Seriously dude, a funeral director while you are always upbeat and smiling? No. I think he had the potential to do well but again, there isn't much to him as he is barely seen.
Chris: I don't know what to think of Chris. He went from the top to the bottom and then came a tribe swap and he seems to be fine. He has Zeke has a potential ally and he can get other people from different sides to be with him. If he can get on the right side of this next episode, then he could be set for a while.
David: I'm surprised that he made it this far. I thought he would be voted out 2nd if not first as he started out too paranoid and that was the first day. Then he started finding idols and trying to keep allies on his side despite being the worst performer of the season. If he makes the end, then I will not be surprised.
Jessica: She has an advantage that can be opened if she makes it to day 36. She has Ken as an ally. She was saved from elimination by David and one of his hidden immunity idols. That's all I got for Jessica.
Ken: Out of the Gen X players still in it, Ken might be someone I see succeeding the most. He is one of the strongest players, he has the brains to do well, he had David as an ally before the tribe swap so if they get back together and bring in the new allies they made then Ken might be able to rule the game for a bit.
Millennials
Will: The 18 year old that is still in High School. Maybe because we had an 18 year old named Julia who was really interesting as she knew how to play for herself, but Will I don't see someone doing well for himself. I will give him credit as he somehow managed to not be a target in anyway up till this point. But the most I seen from him was riding Jay's coattail and being part of the Michaela Blindside, which could come back to bite him. Hopefully Will proves me wrong as I usually don't like people be hated in these shows because they are 'so young'.
Taylor: *sigh*. I wanted to like Taylor. He seems like a fun guy and I'm sure he is someone they talk about when they say 'Millennial'. but I really don't get this guy. He seems to have no idea on how to play the game. While he was in a showmance with 'Figgy', he wanted to open about it to people while she wanted them to be a target for being a couple. He then says things like 'Who cares if we are a power couple? It's no big deal.' It's a big deal as the most successful duo of the show was a showmance (Boston Rob and Amber). There are times where he seems to act like a child and not a guy that has 7 jobs. Yes he claims to have 7 jobs. I sometimes wish he was voted out instead of 'Figgy' because I do not want more 'Idiotland' in these shows.
Adam: I like that he seems to have good knowledge on how to play the game. It's touching that he is playing this for his mother who had cancer at the time (RIP). Right now, he seems to be fine in the game, people like him, he has an idol no one knows about (Except for maybe Hannah) and he isn't too much of a physical threat that he won't be a target. But he better be careful on how to play from this point on, as if he makes the wrong move, then we will be gone sooner rather then later.
Zeke: Oh, I bet he will be remembered years after this season ends. He is a fan, he has the look that you rarely see on the show, he is one of people that went from the bottom to close to the top as he has to potential to do well or even win the game. He does obstacles in the game as he has Chris and David as allies and there are other people who are strong and smart enough to over throw him if they play their cards right. With that said lets talk about..
Jay: Initially I didn't know what to expect from Jay as he started in a alliance with Taylor, 'Figgy' and Michelle and became 'Cool Kids 2.0'. But despite saying 'duos never succeed on Survivor', he showed that he has brains as well as brawn. He also has an idol, has a loyal ally in Will, People like him, he was a leader in the tribes in was him and was barely in danger of being voted out. And then he was the big reason for the blindside of Michaela. He feared she will be a threat in the merge and decided to cut her loose early. He might have a target now, but he could be someone that can get himself out of this mess he put himself in. I'll say it, right now, Jay is my pick to win the game.
Hannah: oh man, I thought Hannah was someone I thought will do well. But part of me thinks she will have a tough time getting out of the bottom. Not because of her anxiety, but because she seems afraid to make moves herself. She was the first to noticed 'The Cool Kids 2.0' but she let Mari make a move against them which backfired. In the preview it showed her not trusting Jay, but I'm not sure if she can pull off getting revenge she doesn't seem to have what it takes to make the move to win.
Michelle: I remember her making and awesome move to make sure Mari gets blindsided. And that was when Tribal Council was currently in process. After that, Michelle faded into the background until she almost left after the tribe swap. I have hopes for Michelle now that the merge is here. If she and Jay team up again and get enough numbers, then they could be the duo that runs the game.
Right now, I am looking forward to the rest of the season, We could be up for an awesome merge episode with these people. I just hope the merge is as good as the first 7 episodes. I'm not doing a ranking now as the season isn't over yet. But now it is a fun season, it is 'Nicaragua' done right.
Thanks for watching. I'll see you next week for a song review.
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Episode 2: Song Review: 'Dont Wanna Know' By: Maroon 5 Ft. Kendrick Lamar.
It must not be easy trying to stay popular each year. Once you perform music and gain fame, even if it is just for a little while, some acts feel like it is important to make music one way or another every single year to stay relevant which can lead you to the risk of overexposure. Acts that are guilty of this are Rhianna, Drake, Taylor Swift, and now, Maroon 5.
Maroon 5 is a band that started out in the early 2000's with 'Rock' music and made song decent songs like 'Makes me wonder'. 'Wake Up Call' and 'This Love'. With the latter song being a personal favourite song from Maroon 5. Then they came around the 2010's and turn a little more into pop music and ended up being considered one of the biggest sell-out acts in music history. And not only did they turned their way of music, they turned the quality in their singles. While they made songs that were decent once in a while with 'Moves like Jagger' and 'Sugar', most of the songs are more missed than hit.
It started with their album 'Overexposed' with songs like 'Payphone', 'One more Night', and 'Love Somebody' that are not as good as people might remember. Then we hit 'V' with songs that were worse with 'Animals' and 'This Summer's gonna hurt like a MotherF**ker'. As the years went by, the problems with Maroon 5 became more clear. The first was that the band became more of one man act with the rest of the band being somewhat background people. Seriously, does anyone remember the names of the band without researching besides the singer? Which leads to the other problem being the frontman Adam Levine. One is that his voice can be grating to listen too, and his lyrics in some of his songs can make him look like an a**hole.
Now we cut to 2016 where outside of Levine being a judge on 'The Voice', Maroon 5 have been absent throughout the year. We thought we were finally gonna get a year without the band, until suddenly not long ago, they released a single out of nowhere called 'Don't Wanna Know'. and it just shot up to the top 10. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect from this song especially when I heard that they got popular rapper Kendrick Lamar to do a guest verse.
I listened to the song a few times. And.............. while it isn't the worst Maroon 5 song (And that's saying something) I wouldn't call it a good song. It just feels like they are no longer trying and are just making filler music just to make some more money.
The Production:
If there is one word to name the production of the song, it would be 'Lazy'. It is just 2-3 sounds being tapped over and over throughout the song. It just feels like they are just pulling back and trying to be too safe which is weird coming from Maroon 5.
The Singer:
I was never really a fan of Adam Levine and his singing voice. Even in the early days, I wasn't a fan but at least there was restraint and a tune. Now, he just sounds like he doesn't give a sh*t anymore. I'll give him credit though that at least the voice tone is a little laid back that when he goes high-pitched, it doesn't make me twitch in anger.
The lyrics:
So Adam is saying that he doesn't want to hear about how his ex is having fun and being loved by her new man the same way that he did. He basically complains about his everything reminds him of her and that blames her by saying lines like 'Are you happy now?' and none of it is interesting to watch. At this point we have seem Levine trash woman in multiple songs which usually makes him look like jerk, and this just adds into the pile. And in the songs, he tries to get us to feel bad for him which usually ends in failure.
The Guest Appearance:
Like I said, Kendrick Lamar has a guest verse in this song. And I wonder if it was really worth having him in it. He really doesn't really say anything interesting. It is basically 'Stop trying to get me mad with your love life' and the verse goes so fast that you barely hear much of it. Let me just say that unlike Maroon 5, I do like Kendrick Lamar. He is a amazing rapper and deserves credit for albums like 'To Pimp a Butterfly'. But you wouldn't know that if you look at his appearances in pop songs like Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood', or Sia's 'The Greatest' and this might be his worst one yet. And honestly, watching him perform in this song with little passion just depresses me.
Final Conclusion:
I can't think of much to like in this song. Say what you want about their other songs, at least there is at least some care in the music, this doesn't show that there is any interest in what they are saying. The production is bad, the lyrics are your basic Maroon 5 stuff you hear in other songs, Levine has no care in his performance and then the biggest insult is that they wasted Kendrick Lamar. You get one of the greatest rappers working today and you don't use him. All it does is make me sad that these are the ones getting popular and not any of Kendrick's own work which is something you need to check out if you haven't already.
As a ranking, I give it a 2/10, and that might be just me being generous. If this is what to expect from Maroon 5 in 2017, then we are in for a bumpy ride. For me, I'll stick to bands like Hedley, Marinas Trench, and Green Day.
I'll see you guys later, and have a Happy Halloween.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Episode 1: Billboard Hot 100 Top 10: October 29th, 2016 (October)
First, let me introduce myself. Hello, I am the host of JMshowproductions. Here is where I talk about anything involving music. I am doing this because music is basically life for me. In this series, I plan to make an episode once a week. Maybe I'll do more as we go along but for now, 1 is good for me.
For this episode, I want to talk about the songs in the top 10 of the Billboard hot 100 that was refreshed earlier today and say what I think about them.
I will say this, if you like these songs, great. This is just my opinion on these popular songs. Lets start at the bottom with
Number 10: Side to Side by Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj (Peak: 10)
I can say while it isn't the best song Ariana Grande has done, and not even the best single so far from the album 'Dangerous Woman', Side to Side is a decent song. The Reggae style is a fresh air and gave a nice atmosphere even if the lyrics can get dirty at times. I'm usually not a big fan of Reggae but it sorta works here. Grande performs strong. One of things she has going for her is her vocal performances and she continues to do well. I'm not quite sure how to feel about Nicki Minaj though. She seemed to be pulling a bit back in her verse. She wasn't terrible, but personaly, i would have liked to see more. Conclusion, while it isn't as good as 'Into You' or the title track, this is a decent song. I'll listen to this most days.
Rank: 7/10
Number 9: Cheap Thrills by Sia Ft. Sean Paul (Peak: 1)
There seems to be 2 sides with this song. People either love it, or hate it. I'm sorta in the middle of the line. For starters, the productions sounds good, it's a nice beat to dance to. And I do think Sia is a good singer and it shows here. For the lyrics, it's another one of those 'I don't need money for happiness' songs. But the writing is a bit lazy. I find it lazy when you take the first verse and make it the 2nd verse as well. Yeah, they changed Friday to Saturday but it is still a rehash. The only the song got attention at all was because of Sean Paul. And hes........ok i guess. I was never really a fan of the guy but he has made song decent songs before. His verse is fine, nothing great, but nothing terrible. Not much to say about it though. It's not the worst song Sia has made, but it isn't really something i would go out of my way to listen to either.
Rank: 5/10
Number 8: Treat you Better by Shawn Mendes (Peak: 6)
Oh boy. Now for the first song on this list that I really can't stand. And the fact that this was as big as it was is just.........sad. It's sad. The song is basically a 'Steal your girlfriend because I'm awesome' song. The lyrics doesn't help with Shawn Mendes saying 'I can treat you better than he can', and 'Don't waste your time crying and be with me', and 'between us, i'm the better gentlemen' and I hate it, espically with the way he sings it. While he isn't the worst singer, he isn't great either. But he can tolerable enough through his music. But the way he is singing here, along with the lyrics, makes him look like a complete asshole. I would say more but i would like to save it for the end of the year where i can really tear it apart. Just.......F**k this song.
Rank: 1/10
Number 7: Cold Water by Major Lazer Ft. Justin Bieber and Mo (Peak: 2)
I remember last year when Major Lazer made the hit song 'Lean On'. I really enjoyed it, the first time I heard it on the Much Channel. I was wondering what the next hit will be like. And here we are with 'Cold Water' with the same people except Justin Bieber replaces DJ Snake (We'll get to Snake later) and............its ok. Honestly, I never really focused on the lyrics as the production went over it and Bieber isn't really an interesting artist. But the beat is nice and smooth. Shame we couldn't have just Mo singing as she can be more interesting but she was just wasted in this song. Overall, it isn't terrible, but I just found it underwhelming.
Rank: 6/10
Number 6: Broccoli by D.R.A.M Ft. Lil Yachty (Peak: 6)
I am a little conflicted on this song. And a little confused on how and why this song got big. Well D.R.A.M is kinda hilarious on this and the sure the lyrics is basically about weed even if they say broccoli but they aren't too bad either. On the other hand, Lil Yachty is not really interesting and the one thing that stands out the beat that does the same sound over and over which gets irritating after a minute. Then it sounds like a video game on the hook which is......weird. As whole, this lands into the 'ok' category. Not terrible, but not good.
Rank: 5/10
Number 5: 24K by Bruno Mars (Peak: 5)
And now, we get to the big one on this list. The long awaited comeback song from Bruno Mars that we have been waiting for. And................. this is it? Seriously? I might be in the minority on this, but I did not see this as a good song. Once the song started i quickly went 'What the F**k is up with the auto-tune?' And it barely showed in the rest of the song so it just seemed out of place. And then theres the lyrics. Which is a typical bragging song about money and girls. Unlike 'Uptown Funk' where while there was some bragging, it that kick-ass production to rock the song out, that is not the case here. It seems downplayed, even compared to 'Unorthodox Jukebox'. And hearing Bruno say lines like 'Bad Bitches with their ugly ass friends' makes me feel sad inside. Never since B.o.B have i felt more depressed about the drop in quality. And i can this 'Bruno Mars, you're better then this'.
Rank: 2/10
Number 4: Let me Love you by DJ Snake Ft Justin Bieber (Peak 4)
Hello again Justin Bieber. The most overexposed artist of 2016. Honestly, there isn't much to say about him. In his comeback year, when he isn't sounding like an ass like in 'Sorry', he is soooo.....boring. I say that as when we get to this song with rising EDM star, DJ Snake, not much has changed. He doesn't sound interesting, and the lyrics are basically some kind of a love song'. What stops the song from being medicore for me is DJ Snake. I might be one of the few people that still likes 'Turn Down for What', and he helped make 'Lean On' be fantastic. One clear thing about DJ Snake is that his music can sound really weird....but in a good way. While this isn't the best, it still sounds nice and Snake almost saves song. It isn't great but it slides into 'Decent' for me.
Rank: 6/10
Number 3: Heathens by Twenty One Pilots (Peak: 2)
One of my regrets this year is not seeing 'Suicide Squad' in theaters. I wanted to see it, but time really got in the way for me. The only thing I heard or seen from the movie is their 2 hit songs. We have 'Heathens' that is still in the top 10 now, and 'Sucker for Pain' which I'll talk more about in the end of the year. For me, 'Heathens' is pretty good. The music part is dark and smooth and it works here. The lyrics is frontman Tyler Joseph talking to a newcomer about how their prison works, and what his heathen friends are like. And for the most part, the lyrics work. If I did have a problem, it would be Tyler Joseph himself. He sounds not interested in what he's saying and almost like he is about to sleep. The vocal effects doesn't help much either. Thankfully the music works around it, so he isn't too much of a problem but it can be noticeable sometimes. But outside of that, I do like this song. Glad it became a hit.
Rank: 7/10
Number 2: Starboy by The Weeknd Ft. Daft Punk (Peak: 2)
For this episode, I want to talk about the songs in the top 10 of the Billboard hot 100 that was refreshed earlier today and say what I think about them.
I will say this, if you like these songs, great. This is just my opinion on these popular songs. Lets start at the bottom with
Number 10: Side to Side by Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj (Peak: 10)
Note: Couldn't find a way to get the actual video on, so I deeply apologise.
I can say while it isn't the best song Ariana Grande has done, and not even the best single so far from the album 'Dangerous Woman', Side to Side is a decent song. The Reggae style is a fresh air and gave a nice atmosphere even if the lyrics can get dirty at times. I'm usually not a big fan of Reggae but it sorta works here. Grande performs strong. One of things she has going for her is her vocal performances and she continues to do well. I'm not quite sure how to feel about Nicki Minaj though. She seemed to be pulling a bit back in her verse. She wasn't terrible, but personaly, i would have liked to see more. Conclusion, while it isn't as good as 'Into You' or the title track, this is a decent song. I'll listen to this most days.
Rank: 7/10
Number 9: Cheap Thrills by Sia Ft. Sean Paul (Peak: 1)
There seems to be 2 sides with this song. People either love it, or hate it. I'm sorta in the middle of the line. For starters, the productions sounds good, it's a nice beat to dance to. And I do think Sia is a good singer and it shows here. For the lyrics, it's another one of those 'I don't need money for happiness' songs. But the writing is a bit lazy. I find it lazy when you take the first verse and make it the 2nd verse as well. Yeah, they changed Friday to Saturday but it is still a rehash. The only the song got attention at all was because of Sean Paul. And hes........ok i guess. I was never really a fan of the guy but he has made song decent songs before. His verse is fine, nothing great, but nothing terrible. Not much to say about it though. It's not the worst song Sia has made, but it isn't really something i would go out of my way to listen to either.
Rank: 5/10
Number 8: Treat you Better by Shawn Mendes (Peak: 6)
Oh boy. Now for the first song on this list that I really can't stand. And the fact that this was as big as it was is just.........sad. It's sad. The song is basically a 'Steal your girlfriend because I'm awesome' song. The lyrics doesn't help with Shawn Mendes saying 'I can treat you better than he can', and 'Don't waste your time crying and be with me', and 'between us, i'm the better gentlemen' and I hate it, espically with the way he sings it. While he isn't the worst singer, he isn't great either. But he can tolerable enough through his music. But the way he is singing here, along with the lyrics, makes him look like a complete asshole. I would say more but i would like to save it for the end of the year where i can really tear it apart. Just.......F**k this song.
Rank: 1/10
Number 7: Cold Water by Major Lazer Ft. Justin Bieber and Mo (Peak: 2)
I remember last year when Major Lazer made the hit song 'Lean On'. I really enjoyed it, the first time I heard it on the Much Channel. I was wondering what the next hit will be like. And here we are with 'Cold Water' with the same people except Justin Bieber replaces DJ Snake (We'll get to Snake later) and............its ok. Honestly, I never really focused on the lyrics as the production went over it and Bieber isn't really an interesting artist. But the beat is nice and smooth. Shame we couldn't have just Mo singing as she can be more interesting but she was just wasted in this song. Overall, it isn't terrible, but I just found it underwhelming.
Rank: 6/10
Number 6: Broccoli by D.R.A.M Ft. Lil Yachty (Peak: 6)
I am a little conflicted on this song. And a little confused on how and why this song got big. Well D.R.A.M is kinda hilarious on this and the sure the lyrics is basically about weed even if they say broccoli but they aren't too bad either. On the other hand, Lil Yachty is not really interesting and the one thing that stands out the beat that does the same sound over and over which gets irritating after a minute. Then it sounds like a video game on the hook which is......weird. As whole, this lands into the 'ok' category. Not terrible, but not good.
Rank: 5/10
Number 5: 24K by Bruno Mars (Peak: 5)
And now, we get to the big one on this list. The long awaited comeback song from Bruno Mars that we have been waiting for. And................. this is it? Seriously? I might be in the minority on this, but I did not see this as a good song. Once the song started i quickly went 'What the F**k is up with the auto-tune?' And it barely showed in the rest of the song so it just seemed out of place. And then theres the lyrics. Which is a typical bragging song about money and girls. Unlike 'Uptown Funk' where while there was some bragging, it that kick-ass production to rock the song out, that is not the case here. It seems downplayed, even compared to 'Unorthodox Jukebox'. And hearing Bruno say lines like 'Bad Bitches with their ugly ass friends' makes me feel sad inside. Never since B.o.B have i felt more depressed about the drop in quality. And i can this 'Bruno Mars, you're better then this'.
Rank: 2/10
Number 4: Let me Love you by DJ Snake Ft Justin Bieber (Peak 4)
Hello again Justin Bieber. The most overexposed artist of 2016. Honestly, there isn't much to say about him. In his comeback year, when he isn't sounding like an ass like in 'Sorry', he is soooo.....boring. I say that as when we get to this song with rising EDM star, DJ Snake, not much has changed. He doesn't sound interesting, and the lyrics are basically some kind of a love song'. What stops the song from being medicore for me is DJ Snake. I might be one of the few people that still likes 'Turn Down for What', and he helped make 'Lean On' be fantastic. One clear thing about DJ Snake is that his music can sound really weird....but in a good way. While this isn't the best, it still sounds nice and Snake almost saves song. It isn't great but it slides into 'Decent' for me.
Rank: 6/10
Number 3: Heathens by Twenty One Pilots (Peak: 2)
One of my regrets this year is not seeing 'Suicide Squad' in theaters. I wanted to see it, but time really got in the way for me. The only thing I heard or seen from the movie is their 2 hit songs. We have 'Heathens' that is still in the top 10 now, and 'Sucker for Pain' which I'll talk more about in the end of the year. For me, 'Heathens' is pretty good. The music part is dark and smooth and it works here. The lyrics is frontman Tyler Joseph talking to a newcomer about how their prison works, and what his heathen friends are like. And for the most part, the lyrics work. If I did have a problem, it would be Tyler Joseph himself. He sounds not interested in what he's saying and almost like he is about to sleep. The vocal effects doesn't help much either. Thankfully the music works around it, so he isn't too much of a problem but it can be noticeable sometimes. But outside of that, I do like this song. Glad it became a hit.
Rank: 7/10
Number 2: Starboy by The Weeknd Ft. Daft Punk (Peak: 2)
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And heres the return I am happy for. I am surprised that The Weeknd has because as big as he did. If 'Beauty behind the Madness' came out in 2012, who knows how it would have went. But now we have a new song with Daft Punk in 2016 in the top 2. And it is great. The Weeknd still has likable presence and can keep you entertained. The lyrics are bragging done right. While he happy and talking about the success he has gotten, he isn't being obnoxious and getting in your face about it. And to top it off, we have Daft Punk and makes a enjoyable and yet somewhat dark tone and it really works. With this and 'False Alarm' which i prays become a hit, I am looking forward to that new album.
Rank: 8/10
And finally
Number 1: Closer by The ChainSmokers Ft. Halsey (Peak: 1)
If you asked me at the end of 2014 that the guys that made 'Selfie' would become one of the biggest acts of 2016, I would have laughed hard. But here we are with 4 top 20 hits, and this one being the biggest with no music video either. And.....I'm mixed on this. For one, I like Halsey's performance on this. Way better then 'New Americana'. But Andrew Taggart sounds wooden when he sings. The Beat sounds nice and summer like so i can see how this song got the top spot. And then theres the lyrics which leaves me scratching my head. Sure, it can be about living while you are young, and then you have Taggart talking about a girl he sees in a bar after a few years and talks about how she left and that shes the bad one and yet he slams her and her friends that makes him sound like an ass. But that's just me. Conclusion, it's not bad and The Chainsmokers can do a lot worst, but it isn't something i would want to listen to anytime all the time.
Rank: 5/10
Best: StarBoy
Worst: Treat you Better
Looking at the top 10, i only found 2 songs i enjoy and 2 songs that are just terrible. The rest were 'Meh'. But as we head to the end of the year, and year-end things start popping up, We might have a bright future ahead of us.
That's it for today, feel free to leave a comment below. But keep it civil, as in not too nasty as this is my first post so there is bound to be mistakes. I'll see you next week for a 'Song Review'.
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