So, this is my second post here, and this is the Memorial Day edition of the Weekend Countdown. Kid Kelly hosted the countdown this week, as Spyder Harrison went on vacation. I’ll have to say, this was definitely a great week. There was some good stuff going on, including our #1, which I’m excited to see. Before we get to this week’s fresh 45, we’re saying good-bye to these songs this week:
- Kehlani featuring G-Eazy – Good Life (#36)
- Katy Perry featuring Skip Marley – Chained To The Rhythm (#43)
New Entrants
– So now that Liam Payne debuted this week with his new single Strip That Down, every member of One Direction currently has a song on the countdown. Liam Payne himself collaborated with Quavo, who makes his first appearance here. Now, I’ll say that Liam Payne does a pretty good job with his vocals and I kinda like the production. However, I’m not sure if it was wise to add Quavo to the mix because I don’t think he contributes to this song much, but that’s just me. I can see this one growing on me in the near future, but that may change. We’ll see what happens from here on out.
– After four years, we have the return of Miley Cyrus. The last time we saw her was when she had singles such as We Can’t Stop and Wrecking Ball which became huge hits, the latter of which unfortunately did not make it to Hits 1. Her new single, Malibu, isn’t really all that exciting of a song, but she does show that she has good vocals for the most part. I kinda like this for now, but I can’t really see it sticking with me in the long run.
C’mon, Blurb That Down For Me
– This was a sad week in terms of the exits. First, there’s Good Life, which I believe is the first song to spend only one week on the countdown since 2014. It’s disappointing to see that song leave so soon. But since it wasn’t successful anywhere else, it’s not that surprising. The only other exit I’m saddened about is Chained To The Rhythm. I know some people are gonna disagree, but I still think this is one the best comeback singles that we’ve had all year. While it wasn’t a big hit some thought it was going to be, it was still pretty respectable for a Katy Perry comeback single. Hopefully, Swish Swish will be a success. Farewell, Chained To The Rhythm, I will miss you.
– It’s nice to see that Something Just Like This managed to hit #1! It only spent seven weeks here, but I’m glad it was able to get the top spot as it’s currently one of the biggest songs at this moment. I’m sure there are many others in the blogging community that will be happy about this as well.
– It’s also very pleasing to see There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back enter the Top 5. I hoping it stays there for while, something which Mercy did.
– After a few weeks of doing basically nothing, Attention makes a reasonable jump into the Top 10. It’s not really a song that I want to see there, but I still like it.
– I’m perfectly fine with seeing Mercy jump back up to the Top 20. However, I not OK with seeing Cold up there too, so it would like for it to leave soon.
– Swalla having the biggest jump of the week is pleasing to see. I’m hoping it’s a sign that this song can be a hit.
– Speaking of Maroon 5, I’m thrilled to see Don’t Wanna Know dropped back into the Bottom 5. Let’s please get this song off the countdown soon.
– Before introducing I Don’t Wanna Live Forever, Kid Kelly mentioned that Taylor Swift is supposedly dropping her new album this year, which is exciting news to hear. Here’s to hoping her new album is more like 1989, which, in my opinion, is one of the best albums of the decade.
Top 5 Hit-Bound Songs
1. Katy Perry featuring Nicki Minaj – Swish Swish
2. Bruno Mars – Versace On The Floor
3. Erin Bowman – Good Time Good Life
4. Camila Cabello – Crying In The Club
5. Noah Cyrus – Stay Together
Top 20 Review
0 – Awful:
None!
1 – Bad:
20. Maroon 5- Cold
2 – Mediocre:
19. Julia Michaels – Issues
3 – Decent:
18. James Arthur – Say You Won’t Let Go
17. Halsey – Now Or Never
4 – Good:
16. Linkin Park featuring Kiiara – Heavy
15. Charlie Puth – Attention
5 – Great:
14. Panic! At The Disco – L.A. Devotee
13. Niall Horan – Slow Hands
12. Imagine Dragons – Believer
11. Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You
10. Harry Styles – Sign Of The Times
9. Calvin Harris featuring Frank Ocean and Migos – Slide
8. Zedd featuring Alessia Cara – Stay
7. Lady Gaga – The Cure
6. Ed Sheeran – Castle On The Hill
5. Shawn Mendes – Mercy
4. The Chainsmokers – Paris
3. Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like
2. Shawn Mendes – There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back
BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay – Something Just Like This
Overall Grade: 93/100 (A-)
Throwback Pick Of The Week: Santana featuring Rob Thomas – Smooth
Most Missed Countdown Song: Jess Glynne – Hold My Hand
#1 Recommandation For Hits 1: Rag’n’Bone Man – Human
Favorite Song On The Countdown This Week One Year Ago: Tie between Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling and Mike Posner – I Took A Pill In Ibiza
My Top 5 Picks
1. The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay – Something Just Like This
2. Shawn Mendes – There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back
3. The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk – I Feel It Coming
4. Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like
5. Jason Derulo featuring Ty Dollar $ign and Nicki Minaj Swalla
My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Maroon 5 – Don’t Wanna Know
2. Train – Play That Song
3. DNCE – Kissing Strangers
4. Hailee Steinfeld & Grey featuring Zedd – Starving
5. Maroon 5 – Cold
Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna – This Is What You Came For: I did like this song when it first dropped. But with time, and more listens of course, I realized that the beat drop is mediocre to bad, and the repeating “you”s from Rihanna aren’t helping at all. It’s not that hard for me to figure out why everyone else in the blogging community (outside of a few people) hate this song so much.
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