As promised here’s your musical update for the UK Charts.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/singles
I’ve decided I will always criticize the number one song. From there I will rate new songs to the charts and, if it suits me, I will mention any interesting songs that peaked my interest.
I’ve created a ranking system.
- SKIP IT, is pretty straightforward.
- REPEAT IT, means I love it and will continuously play it.
- BOOZE IT, means I might not like it now, but maybe if they play it at the bar, and I’ve had a few drinks, I’ll dance to it.
- CRANK IT, means this song is great to party to.
- CRUISE IT, is the rating for a song that’s great to hang out and listen to.
- PONDER IT is for songs that I like, but don’t love, and maybe after some pondering I might have stronger feelings.
- CRY IT is the rating for the songs that pull at your heartstrings and make you tear up
#1 "Start Without You", by Alexandra Burke featuring Laza Morgan, hangs on to number for the second week in a row, although I can’t imagine why. The song is ok, but definitely not worthy of the coveted number one spot. The song sounds a little too beginning of summer, and a little too Kids Bop. Here’s hoping the charts start without you next week. My rating, BOOZE IT like once, but probably SKIP IT.
#5 "Please Don’t Let Me Go" by Olly Murs was number one 2 weeks ago, and I have spot for this tune in my heart. I’m not a big Jason Mraz fan, post the “I’m Yours” overplay, but this has a similar vibe in a good way. I highly recommend it with a, REPEAT IT and CRUISE IT.
#10 "Impossible" by Shontelle is new to the charts, but not to American radios. I love this song. This is one of those songs that you play in your car and belt out at the top of your lungs (girls out there, you know) It’s so girly, that in this case I have created a special ranking which won’t be used often, SING IT (GURRRLFRIEND).
#27 "Last Ones Standing" by Example is no "Kickstarts" (also by Example, and is #33). However, "Kickstarts" is a hard act to follow because not only is it a great song, but it’s got an engaging video. I wasn’t really captivated by "Last Ones Standing" video and maybe that’s why I’m rating "Last Ones Standing" with a PONDER IT.
#28 "(It’s Not War) Just the End of Love" by Manic Street Preachers reminds me of a ballad in a musical. I don’t hate, but I’m not especially drawn to it so I’m giving this song a PONDER IT.
#30 "Misery" by Maroon 5 is also new to the UK charts, but familiar to American pop listeners. I have been and always will be a fan of Maroon 5. Their songs are about bad break ups and in some cases not wishing the other person the best. Call me bitter, but I can identify, and I know I’m not the only one. CRUISE IT.
#35 "The Man Who Can’t be Moved" by The Script is played on American stations, but definitely not as much as The Script's "Breakeven". I believe this song is just as beautiful as "Breakeven", and just as catchy. I hope it soars to a higher ranking next week. CRY IT and REPEAT IT.
#36 "Sing for the Deaf" by Missing Andy is going to be one of those songs you chant. With a chorus like “We sing for the deaf, and we dress for the blind” I feel like it might be a song for a human rights campaign. (BATTLE) CRY IT.
#37 "Enter the Ninja" by Die Antwoord has to be a joke. I don’t know if it’s the song or the music video that makes me uncomfortable, but I know together it’s both. SKIP IT (and HIDE FROM IT)
#40 "So Big" by Iyaz is a music video and song combo that melted my heart (unlike the freak show at #37, which I will forever be scarred by). If you’re a fan of 'Secret Life of the American Teenager' this video is for you. But, don’t think this video makes the song, the song would be just as lovely with one of those fan photo montages YouTube users are so fond of making. REPEAT IT and CRUISE IT.
Tune in soon for updates about the Billboard Charts and RCRDLBL.
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