The Breakdown

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Favorite Singles of 2009

In no particular order

Jordin Sparks "Battlefield"
Kelly Clarkson "Already Gone"
Eliott Yamin "Fight For Love"
Carrie Underwood "Cowboy Casanova"
Michael Buble "Haven't Met You Yet"
Lady Gaga "Bad Romance"
Pixie Lott "Boys and Girls"
Lily Allen "The Fear"
Weezer "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To"
Beyonce "Halo"
Rascal Flatts "Here Comes Goodbye"
Rihanna "Russian Roulette"

My Favorite Albums of 2009

#10. Alexandra Burke "Overcome"

Last year's X-Factor winner. She's got a great voice and you can tell she's just having fun here. Glad she didn't go the R&B route, just straightforward pop. Every songs great, even (especially) the ballads.

#9. Mika "The Boy Who Knew Too Much"

This was a grower for me, the more I listened, the more I loved.

#8. Rihanna "Rated R"

When I first heard this I thought, "she's lost me". Then I listened to it again and I got it. Curse words aside (thank you clean version) she shows her dark side with great results.

#7. Leona Lewis "Echo"

I really hope she finds some success with this album because it's really great. More mature, great production and can't forget the voice. Solid sophomore effort.

#6. Imogen Heap "Ellipse"

Really cool to see this album released after watching her video blogs the past couple years. Super talented, such a unique instrument that she uses to electro-pop perfection.

#5. Demi Lovato "Here We Go Again"

Laugh at me all you want for having a Disney tween star on here, but seriously, Brandie and I have listened to this album A LOT this year. Don't put it past a 17 year old with a great set of pipes to put out some great tunes. With help by John Mayer and Jon McLaughlin it's hard to mess it up really.

#4. Glee Cast "The Music - Vol's. 1 & II"

Technically two albums....I'm also counting all the iTunes singles that aren't on these releases. This show and it's accompanying music brought so much happiness to us all this year. Crazy talented cast as well - covering classic and current pop songs? How could it not be a favorite of mine?

#3. Lady Gaga "The Fame Monster"

09 was good to her. Underneath her oddness is genuine songwriting and pop vocal talent.

#2. Erik Hassle "Hassle"

From the second I heard this guy's music I was hooked. He's Swedish and he hasn't impated the States yet, but when and if he does, watch out....

#1. Kelly Clarkson "All I Ever Wanted"

Arguably the best female artist of the decade. This album proved why she's a force in the music industry. Keeping radio stations, critics and fans happy all at the same time.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Kelly's new video!

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Love letter to Japan

by The Bird and the Bee

Thursday, January 08, 2009

YES!

March 17th can't come fast enough

Thursday, January 01, 2009

Coming this month

So ready for this

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

My favorite singles of 2008

These are actual singles released digitally and to radio...my list would be too long if this was favorite songs of the year. ()=iTunes play counts

Alphabetical by artist

Brandy - "Right Here (Departed)" (17)
Britney Spears - "Circus" (12)
Carrie Underwood - "Just A Dream" (17)
Chris Brown - "Forever" (18)
Danity Kane - "Damaged" (12)
David Archuleta - "Crush" (40)
David Archuleta - "A Little Too Not Over You" (22)
Demi Lovato - "Get Back" (30)
Gavin DeGraw - "In Love With A Girl" (13)
Janet Jackson - "Feedback" (16)
Jon McLaughlin - "Beating My Heart" (14)
Jordin Sparks - "One Step At A Time" (25)
Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown - "No Air" (21)
Keane - "Spiralling" (23)
Lady Gaga - "Poker Face" (7)
Lady Gaga - "Just Dance" (18)
Leona Lewis - "Bleeding Love" (37)
Madonna & Justin Timberlake - "4 Minutes" (23)
Maroon 5 & Rihanna - "If I Never See Your Face Again" (7)
Miley Cyrus - "See You Again" (25) (I tried to resist!)
Natasha Bedingfield - "Pocketful of Sunshine" (13)
Rihanna - "Disturbia" (21)
The Saturdays - "If This Is Love" (13)
Weezer - "Pork and Beans" (4)