Behrang Miri (ft. Victor Crone) - Det rår vi inte för

Another year of Melodifestivalen kicked off this weekend with a bit of a whimper and a whole lot of controversy. As is usually true with the contest, I ended up liking pretty much every song after listening to them a few more times. Two days later, I find myself particularly enamored with Det rår vi inte för by Behrang Miri and Victor Crone. Upon a little more research, this became less surprising, and that's due to one of the co songwriters. As soon as I saw Tony Nilsson's name on the credits, I knew exactly why the melodic hook has me so excited. Nilsson is one of this blog's heroes, and has written so many amazing pop songs in his career. Add this to the list, because I'm liking it more and more with each listen.



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Top 50 Singles Of 2013: 45-41

45. The Fooo - Fridays Are Forever



Throwback to Ace Of Base-style 90's dance pop, delivered by the world's most promising new boy band.

44. Alexander Rybak - 5 To 7 Years



Not a "single" in the strictest definition, but I couldn't leave this melodramatic chest pumper off of my list this year.

43. Getty Domein - Dance With The Devil



A calypso blend of 2013 dance production and tribal hooks. I always say I want more African-hued pop music. This definitely fits the bill.

42. A Great Big World - This Is The New Year 



Their big Christina Aguilera duet is proving to be their breakthrough, but I much prefer this anthemic slice of piano pop.

41. Behrang Miri - Jalla Dansa Sawa 



A Euro pop hybrid that became the real surprise of this year's Melodifestivalen. It just feels like summer.