Hello readers! I am alive and well.
What can I say besides sorry for the big lack of post this
past semester. It was a busy and hard one, so I've made it a new year's
resolution to post regularly from now on! (: I've lost my sense of form
and structure with my writing, so bear with me with the differing writing style
- that's something that I'll have to pick back up when I resume my blogging!
So here is something to sink your teeth into to
make for the lost time for the last six months - it'll give you a taste for
what music I was into in my absence. This is my top ten songs list for
2012 and it's not based on hits, popularity or merit; these are the songs that
I listened to a lot and/or really enjoy minus how many times I've heard them.
I seriously love listening to this song over and
over. It's the perfect combination of Pierce the Veil and Sleeping With
Sirens (Quinn), and it never gets old. I don't know what it is about the
song that keeps attracting me, but I never skip it and frequently start it as
my playlist when I'm doing school work or getting ready for a hot date.
For my blog, it's the
most read and
second most read post. For the
music world, according to Alternative Press, it's the number one collaboration
song.
I really like this version of the song, but
unfortunately it’s not even a real version of it. I say that because it’s explicit with the
words “fuck your body” as opposed to “love your body” and that version isn’t
even available on iTunes or her album, AND this version is in a faster temper
which better matches the song in my opinion.
The clean slower version on the album and iTunes is not as exciting.
This is one of my favorite songs on the
Don’t Panic album. It’s very catchy and fun to sing and dance
to. I wrote a post about it that you can
read my post
here.
My friends never cease to amaze me with their
talent. This song is probably one of
their best cause it’s upbeat and intense and you will be fist pumping to
it. Read my post
here.
When I heard this song drop from the Punk Goes Pop Vol. 5 album, I listened
to it maybe ten times. I honestly like
it better than the original because it enhances The Wanted’s catchniess, and of
course I always appreciate Stephen’s unclean vocals that add some intensity to
the song.
This song, its message, and its
music video all
contribute to its goodness. Read my post
about it
here.
I admit, I have a soft spot for One Direction. When all their songs were leaking out, the 30
seconds of this song instantly hooked me and I listened to those 30 seconds
many many times and couldn’t wait for the album to drop. The song is incredibly catchy and upbeat, and
much like most of One Direction’s songs, it’ll make you happy no matter what.
I just really like this song, okay?
Two words: guilty pleasure. I do not like Taylor Swift, but I cannot deny
that her music is undeniably catchy.
Whenever this song comes on, I will never hesitate to turn up the volume
to jam to it. What I find troubling is
that my favorite part of the song is the (failed) attempt to integrate dubstep
into the song – even though it doesn’t work, I am still drawn to it for some reason.
I have a soft spot for Travis as well.
His voice is amazing and sexy, and he could probably sing a song about
tuna sandwiches and still make me love it.
His range always impresses me, and I hope he goes far in the music
industry. Read my track-by-track review
of his
Fashionably Late EP
here.
Well, that’s my top ten for 2012.
Let me know what you guys think or share some songs that were on your
top ten! I promise to do my best to post
regularly. I have a growing list for
“Siri’s Bands to Listen to,” and I’m excited to listen to their music and share
them with you.
I hope you all have had a wonderful holiday and had a happy new
year! Let’s make it an unforgettable
one!
