Favorite Hits Of 2014 So Far?

The Sane Psycho · 09-02-2014, 07:05 AM

Okay, I don't know about you, but I feel that 2014 has been an absolutely ****ty year so far for Top 40 radio. No doubt there has been some great music this year, but most of it falls outside the spectrum of the Billboard Hot 100. The garbage within that spectrum include Fancy by Iggy Azalea, Fireball by Pitbull, and Turn Down For What (I'll admit, I thought it was decent at first, but it got old fast). Saying that, there is some great Top 40 music from this year. Here are a few songs that I've really been enjoying lately.

Meghan Trainor- All About That Bass

This song has been quite the controversial tune ever since becoming popular, with many people accusing it of skinny shaming. But I love this song. This song isn't saying "I hate thin girls." It's saying that you should love who you are no matter what you look like. It has a positive message and I like that. Musically, it's a very catchy throwback to the '50s. This song is pure manna for those sick and tired of ****ty EDM (not saying all EDM is ****ty) and Hip Hop (I love Hip Hop, for the record, just the crap that they play on the radio is garbage) tracks dominating the charts this year.

Magic!- Rude

Okay, I know this song has been criticized by some for not having the best lyrics, but so what, I say. The song is catchy as hell, and the Pop Reggae fusion works well. I think it's a really good love song, myself.

Sam Smith- Stay With Me

This is another controversial song. The reason for the controversy this time is because Sam Smith is gay, and this song is about another man. Really though, who the **** cares? It's a beautiful song, whether it's about another man or not. The emotion feels real and the music is melodic. I'd love this song even if he was singing about a walrus.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 09-02-2014, 08:05 AM

~~James~~ · 09-02-2014, 09:56 AM

Absolute banger

**Goofle** · 09-02-2014, 02:39 PM

I didn't know Sam Smith was gay. I mean, I have had the thought because of how he speaks (I know I know) but yeah, it makes no difference. Nice song.

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

Absolute banger

Screw that:

(I actually only like it because of the producers)

Some other radio tunes I like from this year:

Lana Del Rey - "West Coast"
Paloma Faith - "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" / "Can't Rely On You"
Pharrell Williams - "Happy"
Clean Bandit - "Rather Be"
Katy B - "Crying for No Reason"
Kylie Minogue - "Into the Blue"

~~Cuthbert~~ · 09-02-2014, 03:48 PM

Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit) - YouTube

Hades, Lord of the Dead · 09-05-2014, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Sane Psycho

The garbage within that spectrum include Fancy by Iggy Azalea

That was a pop song? I was under the impression that that was her take on your typical "I'm awesome look at me and my money" type of song that mainstream Hip Hop has been known for in recent years.

To remain on topic, I'm gonna agree with Goofle about Pharrell's "Happy". The man's a genius.

14232949 · 09-05-2014, 08:52 PM

Play the game OP, 2014 has not been a bad year for pop music at all. I also like 'Fancy' and I second the song Benteke added.

09-02-2014, 07:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
The Sane Psycho Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 299	Favorite Hits Of 2014 So Far? Okay, I don't know about you, but I feel that 2014 has been an absolutely **ty year so far for Top 40 radio. No doubt there has been some great music this year, but most of it falls outside the spectrum of the Billboard Hot 100. The garbage within that spectrum include Fancy by Iggy Azalea, Fireball by Pitbull, and Turn Down For What (I'll admit, I thought it was decent at first, but it got old fast). Saying that, there is some great Top 40 music from this year. Here are a few songs that I've really been enjoying lately. Meghan Trainor- All About That Bass This song has been quite the controversial tune ever since becoming popular, with many people accusing it of skinny shaming. But I love this song. This song isn't saying "I hate thin girls." It's saying that you should love who you are no matter what you look like. It has a positive message and I like that. Musically, it's a very catchy throwback to the '50s. This song is pure manna for those sick and tired of ty EDM (not saying all EDM is ty) and Hip Hop (I love Hip Hop, for the record, just the crap that they play on the radio is garbage) tracks dominating the charts this year. Magic!- Rude Okay, I know this song has been criticized by some for not having the best lyrics, but so what, I say. The song is catchy as hell, and the Pop Reggae fusion works well. I think it's a really good love song, myself. Sam Smith- Stay With Me This is another controversial song. The reason for the controversy this time is because Sam Smith is gay, and this song is about another man. Really though, who the ** cares? It's a beautiful song, whether it's about another man or not. The emotion feels real and the music is melodic. I'd love this song even if he was singing about a walrus. Last edited by The Sane Psycho; 09-02-2014 at 03:36 PM.

09-02-2014, 08:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	__________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

09-02-2014, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Absolute banger

09-02-2014, 03:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Mr. Probz - Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit) - YouTube

09-05-2014, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Play the game OP, 2014 has not been a bad year for pop music at all. I also like 'Fancy' and I second the song Benteke added.