Fan's Top 200 of 2011 [01!] + Album Top 20

by **Frederic** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:43 pm

Woo for The Wanted, One Direction, Bee <3 and Britney!

by **UKMusicLova** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 5:39 pm

029. Natalia Kills – Wonderland
028. The Wanted - Glad You Came
027. One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful
026. Noah & The Whale - L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
025. Coldplay – Paradise
024. Beyoncé - Best Thing I Never Had
023. Adele - Rolling In The Deep
022. Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me
021. Rizzle Kicks - Down With The Trumpets

Amazing set Anthony!!! Glad You Came is such a tuuuuuuune. Although I liked One Direction on the show, I wasn't expecting to love their single as much as I did either! :lol:

Rizzle Kicks are ma boyyyyyyyyyyyys!

by **stevyy** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:00 pm

Paradise
Best thing I never had and
rolling in the deep are divine.

Hold it against me is really awful
:lol:

by **innocenteyes** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:43 pm

Paradise & Rolling In The Deep are pure gems. Totally agreed with your write up about Paradise.

by **adg** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:38 pm

023. Adele - Rolling In The Deep
024. Beyoncé - Best Thing I Never Had
025. Coldplay - Paradise
026. Noah & The Whale - L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
027. One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful
028. The Wanted - Glad You Came
030. Scouting For Girls - Love How It Hurts

Good to see Scouting For Girls 8-)

by **JimJim** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 1:57 am

That's a pretty solid list of tracks right there, not much I disagree with!

Great to see some love for 'Wonderland' and particularly 'L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.'. I also agree that the Coldplay artwork has been amazing this era, perhaps the best part of the era overall.

by **Fan** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 2:04 pm

Thanks for all the comments!

020. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
I remember thinking this was such a fun and care free song until I read the lyrics and found out what I really was about. You certainly don't expect that while listening to the song without really listening to the lyrics. It's just a very good song and one of the biggest surprise hits of the year for me. Love the video aswell. Simple but so effective.

019. The Saturdays - Notorious
The Saturdays went for a dancier sound with the release of this song. While it wasn't the big hit most of us fans were hoping, I still think the song itself is brilliant. It's so catchy and Mollie singing that 'she's a gangsta' is just the cutest thing ever :lol:

The girls did some great live performances for this aswell and I just couldn't stop singing the lyrics during the summer. Although it is a bit weird when I sing some of them ofcourse.

018. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
Nicki already did pretty well in the UK, but it wasn't until this song that she scored a massive hit. I can totally see why, it's just so unbelievably catchy! It's a lot more pop than most of her songs, but I think she does this so well. The video reminded me a lot of a 2011 version of California Gurls, so bright and colourful.

017. Emeli Sandé - Heaven
Emeli is for me definitely one of the most exciting new artists. Heaven was her first solo single and became a big hit for her. I didn't like it at first, but I remember Fearne playing it on Radio 1 and I just fell in love with it. Such a good song and she is an amazing vocalist. I saw her live last month and she is just phenomenal.

016. Tinie Tempah featuring Kelly Rowland - Invincible
Invincible is one of the highlights on Tinie's brilliant debut album. While the song did pretty well, I think most people have already forgotten about it. Like with Jessie's What Laughing Now, it feels more like a release between two obvious singles. But I think this is such a gorgeous song, much better than Wonderman for example. Tinie is on top form and Kelly sounds so beautiful aswell. The perfect combination for this song. ADORE the video aswell.

015. Lady GaGa - Judas
I absolutely hated this when I heard it for the first time. I was thinking to myself, what is the doing!? As this was actually the first Lady GaGa song I didn't like. It changed pretty fast after that and I now think this is so good. Her voice sounds so moody on it, that's what I love. The 'bring them down, down down' parts are my favourite. The video is definitely the best one of this era and I have to say how beautiful she looks in it.
It did pretty bad everywhere though, especially for a big name like her but it's so catchy. One of the highlights on the very disappointing album.

014. Rihanna - S&M
This song is just teh sex and who better to sing it than RiRi? She doesn't take herself too seriously, which she showed with the video and I love her for that. Incredibly catchy, filthy lyrics (and a horrendous Radio 1 edit) and literally everyone was sining this song. I know it's not a popular opinion, but I like the Britney version a lot aswell. Britney sounds so sexy on it.

013. Lady GaGa - Born This Way
This song has been in my top 10 all year and it literally dropped out while posting this update. I realised there are a couple of songs I love more now. This also means that it's Lady GaGa's final entry and it's the first time since I charted her back in 2008 to completely miss the top 10.
This doesn't mean that I don't love this, I still do. It's a great pop song with some very inspirational lyrics. It's still the biggest selling single this era, mostly because of it's insane opening week everywere, and for me personally the best.

012. Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull - On The Floor
I don't think anyone could have predicted around this time last year that Jennifer would come back with one of the biggest singles of the year. But she did and proved everyone wrong. Together with Pitbull she stormed the charts with this party track. You just want to stand up and dance when you hear this song. And with the promotional performances she did of this song, she showed once again that she still is one of the best performers out there.

011. Olly Murs - Dance With Me Tonight
And Olly's most recent single just misses the top 10 with an entry at #11 here.
I don't even know where to begin with this song. The opening lines of 'My name is Olly' which I love, the dance moves, the cheeky lyrics which he is known for. This track has such a retro feeling and is still so modern at the same time.
The video is great aswell although the X Factor performance with The Muppets was a little bit random.

by **Tiger** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:50 pm

012. Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull - On The Floor
013. Lady GaGa - Born This Way
014. Rihanna - S&M
015. Lady GaGa - Judas
020. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks

Foster the People!!!!

by **MostFierce** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:55 pm

Born This Way is pure anthem! and deserved top 10
Dance With Me Tonight just charted this year...so yay!

by **Matti88** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:18 pm

020. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
018. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
015. Lady GaGa - Judas
014. Rihanna - S&M
013. Lady GaGa - Born This Way
012. Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull - On The Floor

What a fantastic bunch of songs! How cool that Judas landed 15th spot - at least UKMix appreciated it a bit =)

That part 'bring them down' is my favourite too!

LastFM · by **phoenix98** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:36 pm

aw, boo @ "Born This Way" falling out of the Top 10 at the very last minute! these subjective charts can be so...fickle.

not that No. 13 is that shabby, but still...

also sad to see you found Born This Way to be a "very disappointing album"! I really have to disagree with you there, but at least it looks like we do agree that "Judas" is one of the best tracks on it.

"Super Bass" + "Notorious" = <3 <3 <3

by **toni_pest** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:48 pm

020. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
019. The Saturdays - Notorious
018. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
017. Emeli Sandé - Heaven
015. Lady GaGa - Judas
014. Rihanna - S&M
013. Lady GaGa - Born This Way
012. Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull - On The Floor
011. Olly Murs - Dance With Me Tonight

Love all of these, especially Gaga ones. Emeli I just discovered a week ago and I love it, she's really one of the best newcomers in the past year

by **Spartan** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:11 pm

That's a 10/10 for me. Olly, The Saturdays, Foster The People and Rihanna are all amazing.

Last FM <3 · by **nickf1** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:42 pm

020. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
019. The Saturdays - Notorious
018. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
017. Emeli Sandé - Heaven
016. Tinie Tempah featuring Kelly Rowland - Invincible
015. Lady GaGa - Judas
014. Rihanna - S&M
012. Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull - On The Floor
011. Olly Murs - Dance With Me Tonight

amazing bunch here, so glad to see FTP in top 20, amazing song from an amazing album

by **Noahh** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:26 am

Except for Born This Way, flawless bunch! 8-)

by **abi** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:11 am

Probably the best bunch so far.

"Judas", "On The Floor" and "Super Bass" all are great Dance-Pop tracks!

by **JSparksFan** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:04 am

Pleased to see "Pumped Up Kicks", "Notorious", "Super Bass", "Judas", "S&M", "Born This Way", "On The Floor", and "Dance With Me Tonight".

by **Fan** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:09 am

Thank you!

Time to start with the top 10 now.

'When I'm nervous I have this thing, yeah I talk too much'

010. Jessie J - Nobody's Perfect
We start the top 10 with Jessie's six entry in my top 200, her third single Nobody's Perfect. It was the follow up to Price Tag and was another top 10 hit for her.
I know not everyone rates her very highly as a vocalist, which I still don't understand as she has an amazing voice, but you can't deny that she is a great writer. The lyrics to this song are very strong and definitely tell a story. My favourite part is the opening line and the quote I put under the single cover. I also love how she sings the 'I'm not a saint, no not at all, but what I did it wasn't cool' part live, it gives the song something extra.
And since I'm always talking about the music videos, can I just mention that this song has one of my favourite videos of the year.

by **Fan** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:18 am

'Maybe I'm in the black, maybe I'm on my knees
Maybe I'm in the gap, between the two trapezes'

009. Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall
While I adore Paradise, I have to say that I still think this song is better. The thing with this is, you have to see it live to fully appreciate it. It's just a festival/concert anthem.
I remember when it first leaked and I liked it, but it was until I saw their Glasto set on the television that I fell in love with it. And then I saw them perform this live and I loved it even more, for me it was one of the highlights of the concert and it has become one of my favourite Coldplay songs.

Last FM <3 · by **nickf1** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:19 am

Nobody's Perfect is my fave Jessie single, glad to see in top 10!

by **innocenteyes** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:34 pm

Super Bass, Pumped Up Kicks, S&M, Born This Way & Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall are great.

I think the opposite for Judas actually. Liked it at first but I no longer enjoy it.

by **werewolf** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:36 pm

Nobody's Perfect is awesome, it's so emotional.

by **Tiger** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 3:24 pm

009. Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall

Coldplay. Great song.

by **UKMusicLova** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:27 pm

I really like Pumped Up Kicks, it's a great little indie song!

Notorious is fierce, Super Bass is absolutely incredible! Heaven is a classic song already, just so classy and different to what's out at the moment!

Invincible is really nice but a bit generic for Tinie's standards, Kelly sounds great on the chorus though! Judas and S&M are fantastic pop songs!

I'm not a huge fan of Born This way, I don't really like it too much! You're right about Jennifer Lopez, her performances of 'On The Floor' have been incredible.

And of course I love Olly Murs!!

Top 10 has started well! Nobody's Perfect is great, I love the video too and Coldplay is great!

by **steophonic** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:33 pm

Great set of songs there. Saturdays, Tinie Tempah (agreed - totally an album highlight), Lady GaGa, Rihanna & J-Lo.

Also love the Coldplay one which topped my weekly chart.

Fan's Top 200 of 2011 [01!] + Album Top 20

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