For those who don't want to read or don't need all the stats, here's the simple version of my Top 50 singles of 2013:
1. Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
2. Miss Jackson by Panic! At The Disco (Feat. Lolo)
3. Bourbon In Kentucky by Dierks Bentley
4. Radioactive by Imagine Dragons
5. Demons by Imagine Dragons
6. The One That Got Away by The Civil Wars
7. Misery Loves My Company by Three Days Grace
8. Mirrors by Justin Timberlake
9. Sick Of It by Skillet
10. Strike Back by We As Humans
11. Dance With Me Tonight by Olly Murs
12. Recovery by Frank Turner
13. Build Your Kingdom Here by Rend Collective Experiment
14. Restore by Chris August
15. Babel Mumford & Sons
16. Ghost by Darling Parade
17. I Want Crazy by Hunter Hayes
18. That's My Jam by Relient K (Feat. Owl City)
19. House Of Gold by Twenty One Pilots
20. Cross My Mind by Twin Forks
21. Stubborn Love by The Lumineers
22. Bleed Out by Blue October
23. Hero by Family Of The Year
24. Whisper by The Dear Hunter
25. Bezerker by Eminem
26. Rise by Skillet
27. Lover Of The Light by Mumford & Sons
28. When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars
29. Suit & Tie by Justin Timberlake (Feat. Jay-Z)
30. See You Again by Carrie Underwood
31. City Electric by Anberlin
32. Summer Paradise by Simple Plan (Feat. MKTO)
33. Gone, Gone, Gone by Phillip Phillips
34. Mama's Broken Heart by Miranda Lambert
35. Mountain Sound by Of Monsters & Men
36. Tie It Up by Kelly Clarkson
37. Waiting For Superman by Daughtry
38. Beautiful by P.O.D.
39. Drink It Gone by Josh Gracin
40. Submarines by The Lumineers
41. Crystal Vases by The Last Royals
42. Carry On by Fun.
43. Back To Life by 3Oh!3
44. Marry Me by Jason Derulo
45. Between The Raindrops by Lifehouse (Feat. Natasha Bedingfield)
46. 22 by Taylor Swift
47. Who We Are by Switchfoot
48. Brave by Sara Bareilles
49. We Fall Apart by We As Humans
50. Stuck On You by Open Air Stereo
Friday, December 27, 2013
Top 50 Singles Of 2013, Part 5: #10-#1
It all comes down to this. The final ten songs to make the list in 2013. This is the cream of the crop, and it shows. All but two of these songs hit #1 at some point this year, and any one of these songs would have been worthy of the top spot. Only one can get there, though, so let's see where we are:
*An asterisk denotes a song that is still currently in the Weekly Top 20.
#10: Strike Back by We As Humans
Weeks On Chart: 15*
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
Sometimes you just need a really great rock track, and this one provides exactly that. This track is hard, edgy, and just plain excellent. It's a worthy addition to any playlist.
#9: Sick Of It by Skillet
Weeks On Chart: 19
Peak Position: #1 (2 weeks)
This falls into a similar category as the last one, which is not surprising, considering Skillet was the band that "found" We As Humans and put them on the fast track. This track is just more of what Skillet does best; it's hard, it's catchy, the lyrics are relatively simple, but they work well, and the vocals hit hard. Another great track.
#8: Mirrors by Justin Timberlake
Weeks On Chart: 19
Peak Position: #1 (3 weeks)
JT made a big splash this year, coming back to the music industry with a vengeance. This track is the one that made the biggest splash with me. It's an excellent rendition, with a fantastic beat laying underneath the entire song. The emotion in the lyrics can be felt throughout JT's vocals, and it just works on all levels.
#7: Misery Loves My Company by Three Days Grace
Weeks On Chart: 23
Peak Position: #3
Sometimes the lyrics of a song hit me because they relate to my life. This song is pretty much the polar opposite of that. The lyrics are solid, but it's really the musical stylings of Three Days Grace that kept this song steadily rising on my chart and kept it around for such a long time.
#6: The One That Got Away by The Civil Wars
Weeks On Chart: 23
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
The Civil Wars' sound is just plain right. It's deep, it's soulful, it's bluegrass, it's strong vocals and lyrics, and it's songs filled with emotion. This song is just the latest example of that.
#5: Demons by Imagine Dragons
Weeks On Chart: 20
Peak Position: #1 (3 weeks)
This may have been my favorite discovery of 2013. Imagine Dragons certainly hit it big with It's Time, but it kept coming in 2013, and this track is one fantastic example of that. The musical styles that this band make work so flawlessly are truly impressive.
#4: Radioactive by Imagine Dragons
Weeks On Chart: 19
Peak Position: #1 (4 weeks)
It clearly bears repeating, but Imagine Dragons had a big 2013 in my book. This song was so ridiculously catchy, and the mix hard rock with electronic beats made the song stand out compared to most everything else. It was the similar to a lot of stuff, but so very different, and so much better because of it.
#3: Bourbon In Kentucky by Dierks Bentley
Weeks On Chart: 23
Peak Position: #2
This is quintessential country: Booze and heartbreak. Dierks Bentley does it quite well. His range on this song only makes it that much more excellent, with the lows going places that make the highs even higher. This is country music at its finest.
#2: Miss Jackson by Panic! At The Disco (Feat. Lolo)
Weeks On Chart: 21*
Peak Position: #1 (5 weeks)
This one came incredibly close to overtaking the top song of the year. One more week in the Top 20 (Which would have happened) would have been the difference. Panic! has always been great at incredibly catchy song, and this one is no different. The vocals are so unique, and it only adds to the enjoyability of this track.
#1: Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Weeks On Chart: 21
Peak Position: #1 (5 weeks)
Forget about the other song that people will talk about from these guys in 2013. This is the real track worth listening to. It's upbeat, it's fun, and it's different from anything else out there right now. Macklemore shows off some excellent mic skills throughout this track, and it all flat out works. It's definitely a worthy track to top the list this year.
So there you have it. 50 songs that had some excellent years, but only one sits atop the list, and the honor goes to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. What will next year bring us? Only time will tell, of course, but a strong precedent has certainly been set here in 2013.
*An asterisk denotes a song that is still currently in the Weekly Top 20.
#10: Strike Back by We As Humans
Weeks On Chart: 15*
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
Sometimes you just need a really great rock track, and this one provides exactly that. This track is hard, edgy, and just plain excellent. It's a worthy addition to any playlist.
#9: Sick Of It by Skillet
Weeks On Chart: 19
Peak Position: #1 (2 weeks)
This falls into a similar category as the last one, which is not surprising, considering Skillet was the band that "found" We As Humans and put them on the fast track. This track is just more of what Skillet does best; it's hard, it's catchy, the lyrics are relatively simple, but they work well, and the vocals hit hard. Another great track.
#8: Mirrors by Justin Timberlake
Weeks On Chart: 19
Peak Position: #1 (3 weeks)
JT made a big splash this year, coming back to the music industry with a vengeance. This track is the one that made the biggest splash with me. It's an excellent rendition, with a fantastic beat laying underneath the entire song. The emotion in the lyrics can be felt throughout JT's vocals, and it just works on all levels.
Weeks On Chart: 23
Peak Position: #3
Sometimes the lyrics of a song hit me because they relate to my life. This song is pretty much the polar opposite of that. The lyrics are solid, but it's really the musical stylings of Three Days Grace that kept this song steadily rising on my chart and kept it around for such a long time.
#6: The One That Got Away by The Civil Wars
Weeks On Chart: 23
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
The Civil Wars' sound is just plain right. It's deep, it's soulful, it's bluegrass, it's strong vocals and lyrics, and it's songs filled with emotion. This song is just the latest example of that.
#5: Demons by Imagine Dragons
Weeks On Chart: 20
Peak Position: #1 (3 weeks)
This may have been my favorite discovery of 2013. Imagine Dragons certainly hit it big with It's Time, but it kept coming in 2013, and this track is one fantastic example of that. The musical styles that this band make work so flawlessly are truly impressive.
#4: Radioactive by Imagine Dragons
Weeks On Chart: 19
Peak Position: #1 (4 weeks)
It clearly bears repeating, but Imagine Dragons had a big 2013 in my book. This song was so ridiculously catchy, and the mix hard rock with electronic beats made the song stand out compared to most everything else. It was the similar to a lot of stuff, but so very different, and so much better because of it.
Weeks On Chart: 23
Peak Position: #2
This is quintessential country: Booze and heartbreak. Dierks Bentley does it quite well. His range on this song only makes it that much more excellent, with the lows going places that make the highs even higher. This is country music at its finest.
Weeks On Chart: 21*
Peak Position: #1 (5 weeks)
This one came incredibly close to overtaking the top song of the year. One more week in the Top 20 (Which would have happened) would have been the difference. Panic! has always been great at incredibly catchy song, and this one is no different. The vocals are so unique, and it only adds to the enjoyability of this track.
Weeks On Chart: 21
Peak Position: #1 (5 weeks)
Forget about the other song that people will talk about from these guys in 2013. This is the real track worth listening to. It's upbeat, it's fun, and it's different from anything else out there right now. Macklemore shows off some excellent mic skills throughout this track, and it all flat out works. It's definitely a worthy track to top the list this year.
So there you have it. 50 songs that had some excellent years, but only one sits atop the list, and the honor goes to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. What will next year bring us? Only time will tell, of course, but a strong precedent has certainly been set here in 2013.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
The Top 50 Singles Of 2013, Part 4: #20-#11
We've hit some great songs already, but now we're in to the cream of 2013's crop. Let's see what was so great about #20-#11:
*Any song marked with an asterisk is still on the weekly Top 20.
#20: Cross My Mind by Twin Forks
Weeks On Chart: 10*
Peak Position: #1 (4 weeks)
This one would have ended up even higher on the list if it had become a single even a few weeks earlier. It just finished up a month-long run in the top spot, and is still #2 on the current chart. Nevertheless, in 10 weeks so far, this track has already proven its mettle. And it's certainly hard to argue with. After all, it's Chris Carrabba (For the uninformed, that would be the former lead singer of Futher Seems Forever, and he's most well-known as the lead singer of Dashboard Confessional). More than that, though, it's bluegrass. Those two things combined lead to a very tasty ear treat.
#19: House Of Gold by Twenty|One|Pilots
Weeks On Chart: 17
Peak Position: #5
Twenty One Pilots broke through in a big way last year with the incredibly enjoyable Holding On To You. However, this song takes the band into a different sound, and it works equally well. The acoustic flavor of this one is terrific, and it highlights the vocal range of lead singer Tyler Joseph. This is a band with a lot of potential, and they show it, even in a stripped down way, on this track.
#18: That's My Jam by Relient K (Featuring Owl City)
Weeks On Chart: 13
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
Relient K came back in a very odd way in 2013. The way I described this album was like the rebellious child acting out, because the vast majority of the disc is a slightly darker musical style with a lot darker lyrical tones than fans are used to. However, one standout track from the disc was actually a bonus track on the iTunes version. This single was a perfect example of the silly fun that can be had on a Relient K CD. The clever working of the lyrics to include a variety of 90's musical artists and songs was done very well, and Owl City's stylings work perfectly with Relient K's own leanings. Put together, this made for a very fun track.
#17: I Want Crazy by Hunter Hayes
Weeks On Chart: 16
Peak Position: #2
Country makes another appearance on the chart, and this is another case of the right kind of country being done the right way. Contrary to popular belief, not everything is trucks, dogs and booze in country music (Although we'll get to that last one a bit higher in the countdown...). The combination of Hunter Hayes' great vocal abilities combined with some very uplifting lyrics that are likely to make most any woman swoon, I Want Crazy is a flat out fun song.
#16: Ghost by Darling Parade
Weeks On Chart: 17
Peak Position: #2
I'm not a huge fan of "pop" music. When I say that, I'm not referring to "popular" or "Top 40" music; there's a fair amount of stuff that I do enjoy that will be found in those categories. What I mean is that I'm not a fan of the super-produced, pop-style stuff (I can say with a fair amount of confidence you'll never see Lady Gaga or Miley Cyrus on my personal charts). Because of that, it's not often that I find songs that I enjoy that also happen to have a female lead. This song is one of the exceptions. Darling Parade hit it hard with some excellent female vocals in the alternative stylings that I am much more likely to enjoy, and Ghost thrived because of that mix.
#15: Babel by Mumford & Sons
Weeks On Chart: 16
Peak Position: #1 (2 weeks)
I'd love to tell you that I'm one of those people who knew about Mumford & Sons before The Cave became a massive success last year. I'm not. However, the bluegrass, bass drum-thumping style of this band hits me just the right way. And it was done very well yet again in 2012/2013. Babel, the title track from the disc, is a really solid showing of the talent throughout the entire group. The music is fantastic, the lyrics are deeper than your typical catchy pop track, and the vocals blend perfectly with both of these elements. This track ended up at #1 during its run, and rightfully so. It's a terrific song.
#14: Restore by Chris August
Weeks On Chart: 18
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
This was one of the tracks that made it on to the re-debut of my weekly chart, and it made its way up steadily, eventually tracking all the way to #1. And why wouldn't it? This ode to staying together, even in the worst of times, and allowing God to work wonders in a marriage...I mean, do I really need to say any more than that? The lyrics alone made this song a heartbreaker, and Chris does the vocals justice, giving this song a proper place in the Christian music realm.
#13: Build Your Kingdom Here by Rend Collective Experiment
Weeks On Chart: 15*
Peak Position: #1 (4 weeks)
Bluegrass musical styles made a big dent on this year's list, and I don't think you can blame me. Bluegrass is such a fun style of music, and it gets your foot stomping on the ground (Or perhaps makes you want to dance like a fool). And providing that style with innovative worship songs adds up to a really, really enjoyable experience. So it is with Rend Collective Experiment. This song has it all; the music is great, the vocals are pleasant, and the lyrics are deeper than your everyday worship tune, while maintaining an element of catchiness. It is certainly one of my favorite worship tunes of 2013, and easily made this list.
#12: Recovery by Frank Turner
Weeks On Chart: 18
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
English artists don't normally work for me. Say what you will, but I often have a hard time getting past the accent for whatever reason. That's not the case with this track, though. If anything, this is one of those instances where I think the accent added to my enjoyment of what is a very upbeat track for lyrics that are actually a bit depressing. Recovery is about exactly that: making your way down the long road to recovery. The blend of depression and hope in this track made for a really enjoyable listen this year, and it made for one of the bigger hits in my 2013.
#11: Dance With Me Tonight by Olly Murs
Weeks On Chart: 17
Peak Position: #1 (2 weeks)
The songs that I enjoy the most throughout the course of a year tend to be the songs that have some defining element that sets them apart from most of the typical radio fodder. Sometimes it's the lyrics or an incredible vocal. Other times, it's a truly unique musical style. In this case, it's actually throwing back to a musical style that hasn't been popular in a while. The big band flavor of this track is so unique compared to radio today. This isn't a track you're going to hear in the club while grinding on random drunkards. This is a track that makes you want to dress up in your classiest outfit, head to a dance hall, and start swinging! This unique style in the current market made this track into an instant success.
*Any song marked with an asterisk is still on the weekly Top 20.
Weeks On Chart: 10*
Peak Position: #1 (4 weeks)
This one would have ended up even higher on the list if it had become a single even a few weeks earlier. It just finished up a month-long run in the top spot, and is still #2 on the current chart. Nevertheless, in 10 weeks so far, this track has already proven its mettle. And it's certainly hard to argue with. After all, it's Chris Carrabba (For the uninformed, that would be the former lead singer of Futher Seems Forever, and he's most well-known as the lead singer of Dashboard Confessional). More than that, though, it's bluegrass. Those two things combined lead to a very tasty ear treat.
Weeks On Chart: 17
Peak Position: #5
Twenty One Pilots broke through in a big way last year with the incredibly enjoyable Holding On To You. However, this song takes the band into a different sound, and it works equally well. The acoustic flavor of this one is terrific, and it highlights the vocal range of lead singer Tyler Joseph. This is a band with a lot of potential, and they show it, even in a stripped down way, on this track.
Weeks On Chart: 13
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
Relient K came back in a very odd way in 2013. The way I described this album was like the rebellious child acting out, because the vast majority of the disc is a slightly darker musical style with a lot darker lyrical tones than fans are used to. However, one standout track from the disc was actually a bonus track on the iTunes version. This single was a perfect example of the silly fun that can be had on a Relient K CD. The clever working of the lyrics to include a variety of 90's musical artists and songs was done very well, and Owl City's stylings work perfectly with Relient K's own leanings. Put together, this made for a very fun track.
Weeks On Chart: 16
Peak Position: #2
Country makes another appearance on the chart, and this is another case of the right kind of country being done the right way. Contrary to popular belief, not everything is trucks, dogs and booze in country music (Although we'll get to that last one a bit higher in the countdown...). The combination of Hunter Hayes' great vocal abilities combined with some very uplifting lyrics that are likely to make most any woman swoon, I Want Crazy is a flat out fun song.
Weeks On Chart: 17
Peak Position: #2
I'm not a huge fan of "pop" music. When I say that, I'm not referring to "popular" or "Top 40" music; there's a fair amount of stuff that I do enjoy that will be found in those categories. What I mean is that I'm not a fan of the super-produced, pop-style stuff (I can say with a fair amount of confidence you'll never see Lady Gaga or Miley Cyrus on my personal charts). Because of that, it's not often that I find songs that I enjoy that also happen to have a female lead. This song is one of the exceptions. Darling Parade hit it hard with some excellent female vocals in the alternative stylings that I am much more likely to enjoy, and Ghost thrived because of that mix.
Weeks On Chart: 16
Peak Position: #1 (2 weeks)
I'd love to tell you that I'm one of those people who knew about Mumford & Sons before The Cave became a massive success last year. I'm not. However, the bluegrass, bass drum-thumping style of this band hits me just the right way. And it was done very well yet again in 2012/2013. Babel, the title track from the disc, is a really solid showing of the talent throughout the entire group. The music is fantastic, the lyrics are deeper than your typical catchy pop track, and the vocals blend perfectly with both of these elements. This track ended up at #1 during its run, and rightfully so. It's a terrific song.
Weeks On Chart: 18
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
This was one of the tracks that made it on to the re-debut of my weekly chart, and it made its way up steadily, eventually tracking all the way to #1. And why wouldn't it? This ode to staying together, even in the worst of times, and allowing God to work wonders in a marriage...I mean, do I really need to say any more than that? The lyrics alone made this song a heartbreaker, and Chris does the vocals justice, giving this song a proper place in the Christian music realm.
Weeks On Chart: 15*
Peak Position: #1 (4 weeks)
Bluegrass musical styles made a big dent on this year's list, and I don't think you can blame me. Bluegrass is such a fun style of music, and it gets your foot stomping on the ground (Or perhaps makes you want to dance like a fool). And providing that style with innovative worship songs adds up to a really, really enjoyable experience. So it is with Rend Collective Experiment. This song has it all; the music is great, the vocals are pleasant, and the lyrics are deeper than your everyday worship tune, while maintaining an element of catchiness. It is certainly one of my favorite worship tunes of 2013, and easily made this list.
Weeks On Chart: 18
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
English artists don't normally work for me. Say what you will, but I often have a hard time getting past the accent for whatever reason. That's not the case with this track, though. If anything, this is one of those instances where I think the accent added to my enjoyment of what is a very upbeat track for lyrics that are actually a bit depressing. Recovery is about exactly that: making your way down the long road to recovery. The blend of depression and hope in this track made for a really enjoyable listen this year, and it made for one of the bigger hits in my 2013.
Weeks On Chart: 17
Peak Position: #1 (2 weeks)
The songs that I enjoy the most throughout the course of a year tend to be the songs that have some defining element that sets them apart from most of the typical radio fodder. Sometimes it's the lyrics or an incredible vocal. Other times, it's a truly unique musical style. In this case, it's actually throwing back to a musical style that hasn't been popular in a while. The big band flavor of this track is so unique compared to radio today. This isn't a track you're going to hear in the club while grinding on random drunkards. This is a track that makes you want to dress up in your classiest outfit, head to a dance hall, and start swinging! This unique style in the current market made this track into an instant success.
The Top 50 Singles Of 2013, Part 3: #30-#21
Let's keep this train rolling. 20 songs down, 30 to go. Here comes #30:
*Any song with an asterisk is still currently in the Top 20.
#30: See You Again by Carrie Underwood
Weeks On Chart: 13
Peak Position: #8
#29: Suit & Tie by Justin Timberlake (Featuring Jay-Z)
Weeks On Chart: 9
Peak Position: #1 (2 weeks)
The Top 50 is littered with #1 songs, as it should be. 18 songs made it to the top over the course of the year, and all of them made the Top 50. Much like Carry On, this one fell victim to a short run because of when the chart began. Nevertheless, a good "welcome back" track from JT finds its way on to the list (And this won't be the last time he's seen, either).
#28: When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars
Weeks On Chart: 9
Peak Position: #2
This is just Bruno Mars doing what Bruno Mars does best: An R&B ballad combined with some truly impressive vocals. It's definitely a winning combination this time around.
#27: Lover Of The Light by Mumford & Sons
Weeks On Chart: 12
Peak Position: #4
#26: Rise by Skillet
Weeks On Chart: 10
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)*
#25: Bezerker by Eminem
Weeks On Chart: 15*
Peak Position: #4
#24: Whisper by The Dear Hunter
Weeks On Chart: 14
Peak Position: #4
#23: Hero by Family Of The Year
Weeks On Chart: 15
Peak Position: #5
#22: Bleed Out by Blue October
Weeks On Chart: 16
Peak Position: #5
#21: Stubborn Love by The Lumineers
Weeks On Chart: 12
Peak Position: #2
*Any song with an asterisk is still currently in the Top 20.
#30: See You Again by Carrie Underwood
Weeks On Chart: 13
Peak Position: #8
Weeks On Chart: 9
Peak Position: #1 (2 weeks)
The Top 50 is littered with #1 songs, as it should be. 18 songs made it to the top over the course of the year, and all of them made the Top 50. Much like Carry On, this one fell victim to a short run because of when the chart began. Nevertheless, a good "welcome back" track from JT finds its way on to the list (And this won't be the last time he's seen, either).
#28: When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars
Weeks On Chart: 9
Peak Position: #2
This is just Bruno Mars doing what Bruno Mars does best: An R&B ballad combined with some truly impressive vocals. It's definitely a winning combination this time around.
#27: Lover Of The Light by Mumford & Sons
Weeks On Chart: 12
Peak Position: #4
#26: Rise by Skillet
Weeks On Chart: 10
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)*
#25: Bezerker by Eminem
Weeks On Chart: 15*
Peak Position: #4
#24: Whisper by The Dear Hunter
Weeks On Chart: 14
Peak Position: #4
#23: Hero by Family Of The Year
Weeks On Chart: 15
Peak Position: #5
#22: Bleed Out by Blue October
Weeks On Chart: 16
Peak Position: #5
#21: Stubborn Love by The Lumineers
Weeks On Chart: 12
Peak Position: #2
Monday, December 16, 2013
The Top 50 Singles Of 2013, Part 2: #40-#31
We continue on in the countdown with the next 10. Here's #40-#31:
*Any song with an asterisk is still currently in the Top 20.
#40: Submarines by The Lumineers
Weeks On Chart: 15
Peak Position: #9
#39: Drink It Gone by Josh Gracin
Weeks On Chart: 12
Peak Position: #10
#38: Life Is Beautiful by P.O.D.
Weeks On Chart: 13
Peak Position: #9
This song has such a great message behind it. It's a totally different style compared to a typical P.O.D. song, but it's done very well. Anyone struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide and similar things needs to take this song to heart.
#37: Waiting For Superman by Daughtry
Weeks On Chart: 10
Peak Position: #4*
#36: Tie It Up by Kelly Clarkson
Weeks On Chart: 11
Peak Position: #9
#35: Mountain Sound by Of Monsters And Men
Weeks On Chart: 10
Peak Position: #8
#34: Mama's Broken Heart by Miranda Lambert
Weeks On Chart: 13
Peak Position: #10
This is my kind of country. Miranda Lambert's edginess has always held throughout her musical career, and this track is just another great example of that. This is a solid track that, despite peaking at just #10, ended up with a good run on the chart.
#33: Gone, Gone, Gone by Phillip Phillips
Weeks On Chart: 10
Peak Position: #4*
#32: Summer Paradise by Simple Plan (Featuring MKTO)
Weeks On Chart: 11
Peak Position: #5
#31: City Electric by Anberlin
Weeks On Chart: 10
Peak Position: #3
*Any song with an asterisk is still currently in the Top 20.
#40: Submarines by The Lumineers
Weeks On Chart: 15
Peak Position: #9
#39: Drink It Gone by Josh Gracin
Weeks On Chart: 12
Peak Position: #10
#38: Life Is Beautiful by P.O.D.
Weeks On Chart: 13
Peak Position: #9
This song has such a great message behind it. It's a totally different style compared to a typical P.O.D. song, but it's done very well. Anyone struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide and similar things needs to take this song to heart.
#37: Waiting For Superman by Daughtry
Weeks On Chart: 10
Peak Position: #4*
#36: Tie It Up by Kelly Clarkson
Weeks On Chart: 11
Peak Position: #9
#35: Mountain Sound by Of Monsters And Men
Weeks On Chart: 10
Peak Position: #8
#34: Mama's Broken Heart by Miranda Lambert
Weeks On Chart: 13
Peak Position: #10
This is my kind of country. Miranda Lambert's edginess has always held throughout her musical career, and this track is just another great example of that. This is a solid track that, despite peaking at just #10, ended up with a good run on the chart.
#33: Gone, Gone, Gone by Phillip Phillips
Weeks On Chart: 10
Peak Position: #4*
#32: Summer Paradise by Simple Plan (Featuring MKTO)
Weeks On Chart: 11
Peak Position: #5
#31: City Electric by Anberlin
Weeks On Chart: 10
Peak Position: #3
The Top 50 Singles of 2013, Part 1: #50-#41
2013 was a year full of some excellent tracks. And, here at the end, it's appropriate to look back at which songs made themselves to the top of my personal list. Through the course of the year, a weekly Top 20 list has been compiled. Now, we have a year-end list with my favorite 50 singles from the year. Let's begin at #50:
*Any song with with an asterisk is still currently in the Top 20
#50: Stuck On You by Open Air Stereo
Weeks On Chart: 9
Peak Position: #12
#49: We Fall Apart by We As Humans
Weeks On Chart: 9
Peak Position: #11
#48: Brave by Sara Bareilles
Weeks On Chart: 8
Peak Position: #12
#47: Who We Are by Switchfoot
Weeks On Chart: 10
Peak Position: 9*
#46: 22 by Taylor Swift
Weeks On Chart: 9
Peak Position: #10
#45: Between The Raindrops by Lifehouse (Featuring Natasha Bedingfield)
Weeks On Chart: 8
Peak Position: #6
#44: Marry Me by Jason Derulo
Weeks On Chart: 9*
Peak Position: #11
#43: Back To Life 3Oh3!
Weeks On Chart: 11
Peak Position: #8
#42: Carry On by Fun.
Weeks On Chart: 7
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
This was the very first single to hold the #1 spot on the rebirth of my chart, and a well-deserving choice for that honor. That being said, I began the chart at the peak of this song's popularity in my personal playlist, so it ended up having a short run on the chart.
#41: Crystal Vases by The Last Royals
Weeks On Chart: 12
Peak Position: #10
*Any song with with an asterisk is still currently in the Top 20
#50: Stuck On You by Open Air Stereo
Weeks On Chart: 9
Peak Position: #12
#49: We Fall Apart by We As Humans
Weeks On Chart: 9
Peak Position: #11
#48: Brave by Sara Bareilles
Weeks On Chart: 8
Peak Position: #12
#47: Who We Are by Switchfoot
Weeks On Chart: 10
Peak Position: 9*
#46: 22 by Taylor Swift
Weeks On Chart: 9
Peak Position: #10
#45: Between The Raindrops by Lifehouse (Featuring Natasha Bedingfield)
Weeks On Chart: 8
Peak Position: #6
#44: Marry Me by Jason Derulo
Weeks On Chart: 9*
Peak Position: #11
#43: Back To Life 3Oh3!
Weeks On Chart: 11
Peak Position: #8
#42: Carry On by Fun.
Weeks On Chart: 7
Peak Position: #1 (1 week)
This was the very first single to hold the #1 spot on the rebirth of my chart, and a well-deserving choice for that honor. That being said, I began the chart at the peak of this song's popularity in my personal playlist, so it ended up having a short run on the chart.
#41: Crystal Vases by The Last Royals
Weeks On Chart: 12
Peak Position: #10
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