A song about just wanting to be home and having pride about where you come from. Given that these guys are from the Bible Belt, I have to wonder if some of the lyrics allude to God. A powerful chorus and style unlike what we've previously seen from Cartel.
from Cycles
"Deep South"
19. "Teach Me How to Jerk" - Audio Push
This is probably the best beat put together in 2009, and I sincerely hope these young guys have more up their sleeve. They dance, they mix and they sing and they rap. And they've a great sense of humor.
"Teach Me How to Jerk"
18. "My Life Would Suck Without You" - Kelly Clarkson
I'll admit it: I judged this song based on its title before I heard it. While I still think it's a dumb title, it's a testament to the fact that a great, versatile voice never goes out of fashion.
from All I Ever Wanted
"My Life Would Suck Without You"
17. "Happy" - Leona Lewis
Speaking of an amazing voice, does this girl have PIPES or what? A beautiful and heart-wrenching piece. My favorite part is the huge hit "So what if it hurts me..."! Oh yeah, that one gives me goosebumps.
from Echo
"Happy"
16. "Weightless" - All Time Low
All Time Low ruled punk-pop in 2009 and it was well deserved, even if just for this song. The #1 optimistic song of the year.
from Nothing Personal
"Weightless"
15. "Boys and Girls" - Pixie Lott
This song is the dance party mix essential. The funky horn line keeps the beat up and Pixie's energy drives it. Is it just me or does she sound like Christina Aguilera at some points?
from Turn It Up
"Boys and Girls"
14. "Two Left Feet" - Anya Marina
Most of Anya's stuff has some sexual undertones, but this one is just so playful. The song starts off by introducing the four important music elements: the clapping-like rhythm, the tambourine, the bass, and her voice. The way each of these fit together makes for a really interesting sound even if it does sound eerily like Bloc Party's "The Prayer".
from Slow and Steady Seduction: Phase II
"Two Left Feet"
I'm really frustrated now because I can find a video or audio anywhere. Oh well. just drop a line at MusicSequitur@gmail.com if you're interested and I'll get it to you.
13. "Marchin On" - OneRepublic
It's the same cold OneRepublic vibe, but the back up vocals have the sickest lick in the entire song and warm your fingers and toes just the tiniest bit. A truly beautiful song "for those days we felt like a mistake."
from Waking Up
"Marchin On"
12. "Pull My Heart Away" - Jack Peñate
The beautiful sound of the guitar nails the mood Jack's lyrics set up. Going 180 from his last album, Peñate let his voice drive the songs rather than the guitar and it paid off.
from Everything is New
"Pull My Heart Away"
11. "Shark in the Water" - V.V. Brown
Ok, I'll admit it, this is my song of the moment (along with Plan B's "Stay Too Long"), but c'mon this is such an amazing song. The swooning back up vocals, the quick strums of the clean and clear guitar and the powerful voice of Ms. Brown is a genre mash-up. And a very successful one at that.
from Travelling Like the Light
"Shark in the Water"
V V Brown - Shark In The Water
VV Brown | MySpace Music Videos
Sorry about this ridiculous change of format guys, but if you're interested in some of the songs/artists, drop a comment or drop me a line at MusicSequitur@gmail.com
So after you've seen the 40 other songs, who does that leave...?
TOP TEN COMING UP!
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