Didn't like it at first...but it soon caught on me. I think it's one of the party anthems of the year already! It's different, catchy, and the same note chorus is waycool. Has number 1 written all over it.
2. Sexy Bitch - David Guetta feat Akon
"I'm tryin' to find the words to describe this girl without being disrespectful..." Only Akon can get away with vulgar lyrics like that but I love it. Wanna be dirty, go all the way man. One helluva dancefloor stomper. DAMN gIRL!
3. Sexy Love - Ne-yo
Smooth sexy song to make love to (not that I have done it!) Wish I could sing like him. Love the chord changes in the bridge part. A overlooked 2008 song that should have made my annual Top 10 chart.
4.Celebration - Madonna
Sounded rather generic at first, cuz of the Paul Van Dyk techno sounds. But as generic it sounds, it has good chorus with a simple message. Celebrate and partay! Now, who's not gonna love that on the dancefloor?
5. Turnin' Me On - Keri Hilson (MSTRKRFT remix)
Haven't heard the original, but after hearing this mix, I feel like I don't have to. The phat electronic synths are wikkid. Along with the needy female wailings of "haaaa....haaaa", they become quite a vicious mix. Evokes the robot-imagery of Daft Punk which I love. Oh and there's this part where a rapper says "I hope your vag*na's tight". Well, what can I say. That sure pushes the envelope in the world of rappin.
6. Evacuate The Dancefloor - Cascada
The punching synth riffs has made it quite a contender for my personal top 10 songs of the year liao. It's one of those songs which everything fits together. Maybe I just have fetish for songs which sound uplifting and asks you to party and dannce...
wow...it has been 2 months since my last post.
so wat are my ear candies now? (in no order)
1. New In Town - Little Boots
Just a feel-good song. The chorus lyrics makes me just wanna have fun.
2. Battlefield - Ryan Tedder
Kinda appreciate his song writing skills. After 'Apologise' and 'Bleeding Love', 2 of the greatest pop hits in recent years, I am starting to be a fan. His voice kinds of suits the song better for me than Jordin Sparks. I like Sparks' version though she sounds like she's trying a little too hard. Plus since Tedder's version is a demo, hearing both versions it really seems like Sparks didn't really put her own spin to the song and sang it pretty much how Tedder sang it. Minus points for her then.
3. Lovegame (dave aude remix) - Lady Gaga
Didnt 'get' the track when i first heard it, only like it after it became a single. (or maybe I didn't give it the attention it deserved before) but anyway the original mix is only so-so, kinda slow. I like the dave aude remix of the song which speeds it up, and gives it the oopmh it needs. i am starting to be a fan of dave aude....i like his poker face remix and i hate this part remix too
4. Southern Point - Grizzly Bear
Well, tipped to be one of the year's best, so I went to check it out. Love the instrumentation on this track...very dreamy
5. When Love Takes Over - David Guetta feat Kelly Rowland
Samples Coldplay's Clocks which I didnt realise until some review pointed it out. Nice uplifting dance track.
6. Mad - Ne-yo
Nice melody, one of the few Black artistes that still makes nice RnB Soul music like those in the 90's...
7. Love Sex Magic - Ciara, Justin Timberlake
Was hooked to this a while back, sexy hit that shoulda been a bigger hit
Never knew what's the whole shebang about Miley Cyrus was. Never was interested anyway. But after her performance of this song on American Idol (which I didn't really pay attention), I transferred this to my MP3 player just to check it out. Now, it's my fave song of the moment. Guess the lyrics, though pretty cliche and derivative, kinda rings really true for me. There's always gonna be another mountain to conquer, life is full of battles...it's just life, just gotta face it and embrace the journey.
2. Zero - Yeah Yeah Yeah's
Finally a new rock track that has got me hooked! Like the grand, uplifting vibe and the digital way the Yeah Yeah Yeah's are somewhat heading...
3. In For The Kill - La Roux
Took a few listens to figure this one out. Voice can be irritating at first but the more i listen the more cool it sounds! And this track sounds like the dance remix would be killer!
4. Sugar - Flo Rida
Like the fact that Eiffel 65's Blue (Da Be Dee) is updated and incorporated into this RnB track! Ok la this is bubblegum RnB, neither cutting edge nor groundbreaking, just good for the sweetness while it lasts...
5. Right Round - Flo Rida
Same for this other Flo Rida track, while it lasts...
6. Time - Chris Cornell
From the album collaboration between Timbaland and Cornell, I actually thought this is one of the more radio-friendly, hit-sounding track. The mix of the 2 artistes is very interesting, worth checking it out
- Addicted to it. Marvellous, marvellous, splendid pop song. Should have been my number one of 2008.
2. Girls Aloud - The Loving Kind
- A slow burner, produced by Pet Shop Boys, it has their signature sound and even the song sounds like it could be sung by PSB themselves!
3. Swing Out Sisters - Breakout
- Love the intro, and the sunny sunday late afternoon vibe.
4. The Communards - Never Can Say Goodbye
- Long time ago, I tried to find this song in vain. Even bough Jimmy Somerville's solo album just because I thought the song was in it. Then a few days ago I heard it on the radio, and went online to find it. Found it in seconds. Can already imagine making a movie with this as theme song.
5. Glenn Mendeiros - Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
Oh so romantic (in a cheesy way). Just tried playing it on guitar and singing along. Nice song to sing to stretch those vibratos (if you have the chops, but I don't. Not yet heh.) Gonna master it!
6. Kanye West - Paranoid
Intro-ed by a friend. Love to discover album tracks that haven't become popular. It's like discovering a little treasure you never knew you had.
7. Lily Allen - The Fear
I'm gonna attempt an acoustic version of this song, I think it'll sound ace! (So Smash Hits lor)
8. Animal Collective - Brother Sport
A sonic adventure. Builds up to a euphoric high!
9. The Beatles - I Will
Heard it playing on the radio...a cover version rather. Then I thought, why the hell is this song not in my MP3 collection? Heard it before but never knew the title or the artiste. Turns out it's none other than the freaking Beatles! I feel ashamed for not knowing the title of this one before.
10. Paul Anka/Joanna Wang - The Times Of Your Life
I remember hearing this song late, late at night when I was a little kid when everyone was sleeping. (Late meant like 1am when I was a lil boi?) I remember thinking to myself, what a sad song, but I love it! Oh...those swirling strings! Joanna Wang's version ain't bad too.
11. New Order - Regret
One of those song which I wondered why it never went higher up the charts when it was so cool! Didn't know who they were back then why this first came out. I remember seeing it on this TV show called Vidz. It had a countdown or something.
Glad to say that I liked it before it hit number 1 on the UK charts (which means I have an ear for hit singles heh). Understated, simple, but charming. Like the lyrics, kinda relate to it - "I dunno what I'm meant to feel anymore..."
2. Girls Aloud "The Promise"
A mega hit in the UK for the girl band last year in the UK. Should have made it to my year end top singles, but didn't grow on me that much till now. It's different, it's groovy, it's the type of single that celebrates the popularity of Girls Aloud. That they are established enough to put out something different for the masses and still do well. Adore their performance on TOTP, with their little hand moments while standing in a row in front of their mics, wiggling their hips. Very Supremes-like. A brilliant pop single.
3. Stevie Wonder "Sir Duke"
Just as I thought I've dug out the best of Stevie Wonder's hit singles, comes the discovery of this gem from watching American Idol (the show to discover old classics!). Happy, happy, happy song!
4. Franz Ferdinand "Ulysses"
A rather lower-key sounding comeback from Franz (as compared to "Take Me Out" and "Do You Want To"). But a quiet stomper this one is! Almost couldn't recognise the voice. But once the chorus kicks in, it's the Franz Ferdinand we've all come to love! Definitely one of the top tunes this year thus far!!! "La...La la la la....ULYSSES!"
5. Ne-yo "Closer"
Another one of those under-rated (by me) songs of 2008. Re-discovered it at Partyworld (Yes, they have this song!) Had a blast singing this song during Karaoke. Such a sleek, dancefloor smash!
Anyone knows the title of the song played before and after Von Smith's audition? I've been searching for it!
An infectious, juicy, 80's-loving slice of indie pop that you can bop to. Love the bridge where the guy sings in his "treated" lo-fi flanged voice.
Coming from the frontman of Super Furry Animals, this song uses old-school keyboard sounds. Love the fart-like keyboard riff. (Fart-like in a cute way) You know when we were young there were those keyboards that play a different drum beat for each key? Just that now, it's used in a new way so it doesn't sound cheap. And coming from SFA, the lyrics are quirky as usual...doing a spin on the usual "I Love You". "Yes I love/lust you, yeah I love/lust you if the price is right..."
Cut Copy - Feel The Love
Gosh I frakking love this discovery! (Well someone did recommend the band, but I discovered the track on me own, which makes it sweeter) 80's synth pop sounding, brit/disco rock/retro sounding and the music keeps changing and gives you more surprises and keeps you going! What a beautiful mish-mash of musical styles! Funkay!
Cut Copy - Hearts On Fire
Not as immediate as "Feel The Love", this is more Depeche Mode-ish with a dance beat and a wicked bassline, 'cept the singer don't have such a deep voice. Love the little interlude between verses, with that repeating sample of a woman singing...very Daft Punk!
The Knife - Silent Shout
Despite the freaky video, this is one awesome piece of electronica! The voices do sound like they come from those freaks in the video though. Drugs, drugs, hallucinations, bright lights, drugs, glue, bright flashing lights, getting high...your body can just convulse to this man...
The Ting Tings - Be The One
It's one of those songs that always sound like blah/filler material when you skimp through it on the album, but you change your mind when you hear the whole thing "live". The synth riff is so cool! I like the song so much more just for that! When I heard it "live", I finally appreciated it for its simplicity. It's not easy to come up with a simple hook like that, it just happens. A happy little ditty to dance to!
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