Top 50 Singles of 2009: 35-31
35. Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
Ubiquitous this year, and more maddening each time it was played, it’s easy to forget that when this first came out it was instantly the group’s high point. I just don’t want to hear it again for awhile.
34. Aqua - Back To The 80’s
A shamelessly nostalgic dance track composed of little more than a list of 80’s high points. It should have been horrible, but the melody keeps it in epic territory.
33. Erik Hassle - Hurtful
The only song on this list that I think still has a chance of crossing over big in the States. Not usually my type of thing, but the sum is greater than its parts in this case.
32. Gossip - Heavy Cross
Primarily a showcase for Beth Ditto’s howling vocals, this muscular funk track surprised me this year. There’s something almost primal about it.
31. Caroline af Ugglas - Snälla snälla
Usually the type of song I hate to see in Melodifestivalen, this 70’s-styled ballad took the competition by storm and won a place in my heart. Very endearing.
Ubiquitous this year, and more maddening each time it was played, it’s easy to forget that when this first came out it was instantly the group’s high point. I just don’t want to hear it again for awhile.
34. Aqua - Back To The 80’s
A shamelessly nostalgic dance track composed of little more than a list of 80’s high points. It should have been horrible, but the melody keeps it in epic territory.
33. Erik Hassle - Hurtful
The only song on this list that I think still has a chance of crossing over big in the States. Not usually my type of thing, but the sum is greater than its parts in this case.
32. Gossip - Heavy Cross
Primarily a showcase for Beth Ditto’s howling vocals, this muscular funk track surprised me this year. There’s something almost primal about it.
31. Caroline af Ugglas - Snälla snälla
Usually the type of song I hate to see in Melodifestivalen, this 70’s-styled ballad took the competition by storm and won a place in my heart. Very endearing.
Labels: Aqua, Black Eyed Peas, Caroline af Ugglas, countdowns, Erik Hassle, Gossip
posted by Nick at 9:31 AM
2 Comments:
Glad to see I'm not the only one who showed some Aqua love at year-end. It is indeed a shameless track that somehow works. Great song.
My Aqua love came late in the year, when I finally came to my senses and realized how brilliant their 2009 singles were.
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