Month: December 2017

Important Announcement!

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Hello, fam! So, I haven’t announced it at all last week, but my blog has reached 30,000 Pageviews! It’s hard to believe I’ve come this far. It seems like yesterday I was just venturing into the world of blogging and now look where it is! I would like to say thank you to all of you who have been reading my blog and I hope you guys enjoyed reading my posts! But that’s not the reason why I’m posting this. I made this post because I have some important things I want to share with you. Yes, I’ll still be doing the Hits 1 Weekend Countdown and the American Top 40 reviews, and I’m not stopping anytime soon. This post is about some stuff that I want to talk about in terms of where this blog is headed going forward.

– I’ll be working on my Year-End posts all throughout this week. So, you can expect some of those to come within the next week, maybe even sooner. That includes the following posts mentioned below:

  • My Bottom 10 Songs of 2017
  • My Top 45 (or however many) Songs Of 2017
  • Billboard Year-End Hot 100 Review
  • Some other stuff I won’t mention right now.

– I’ll also try to work on some random posts in the near future, such as Top 10 songs from certain artists, album reviews, etc. Don’t expect those to come this month, though, given that I’ll be busy working on these Year-End posts mentioned above, but it’ll probably be next month or sometime soon.
– There will be a rankdown coming soon. No further details on what that will be about, but I’ll let you guys know when it’s coming once I decide what rankdown I should do. Also, I need some help on how to do it. So, if you can leave a comment below about some advice to give me, that would be nice.
– And finally, there’s something else I want to talk about: if anybody here can give me some advice on how to make the blogging community more interesting, you can leave a comment below if you like. That would be nice if I can get some help here in rebuilding this community.
And that’s pretty much all I’ve got to say. I wanted this to be a longer post explaining some things, but my apologies. I’m not good at those. Anyway, this is basically explaining where this blog is headed going forward. Again, thank you guys for helping my blog reach 30,000 Pageviews! It’s been an honor to be a part of this community and I’m looking forward to sharing more with you guys.
I hope you all have a great Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Oh, and stay frosty!
– Montavis 🙂

Ed Sheeran (4) – Week Of December 2, 2017

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Hello, fam! We are officially in the last month of 2017! Where has the time gone! Anyway, as far as this week went, we had some good, some bad, and…well, not much else. I don’t have too much else to say right now in terms of the introduction. So, let’s get on with it! Before we get to this week’s Fresh 45, here are the songs leaving us this week:

  • Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like (#45) [Spent 1 Week At #1]
  • Evaride – Heartless (#44)
  • Sabrina Carpenter – Why (#26)

The Countdown:

Last Week’s #1 Song: Imagine Dragons – Thunder
45. Luis Fonsi featuring Justin Bieber and Daddy Yankee – Despacito (#43) [-2]
44. The Script – Rain (#38) [-6]
43. Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid – 1-800-273-8255 (#41) [-2]
42. Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You (#42) [=] [Spent 9 Weeks At #1]
41. Charlie Puth – Attention (#36) [-5] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
40. Mono Mind – Save Me A Place (#28) [-12]
39. MAX Featuring Gnash – Lights Down Low (#40) [+1]
38. The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay – Something Just Like This (#39) [+1] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
37. The Shadowboxers – Hot Damn (#34) [-3]
36. Sam Hunt – Body Like A Back Road (#35) [-1]
35. Zedd featuring Alessia Cara – Stay (#33) [-2] [Spent 4 Weeks At #1]
34. Harry Styles – Kiwi (DEBUT)
33. Cheat Codes featuring Demi Lovato – No Promises (#14) [-19]
32. X Ambassadors – Ahead Of Myself (DEBUT)
31. ZAYN featuring Sia – Dusk Till Dawn (#29) [-2]
30. Ed Sheeran – Castle On The Hill (#32) [+2] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
29. Nick Jonas – Find You (DEBUT)
28. Linkin Park – One More Light (#24) [-5]
27. Niall Horan – Slow Hands (#27) [=] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
26. Lauv – I Like Better (#31) [+5]
25. Taylor Swift – Look What You Made Me Do (#17) [-8]
24. Liam Payne – Strip That Down (#22) [-2] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
23. Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line – Meant To Be (#30) [+7]
22. Dua Lipa – New Rules (#24) [+2]
21. Shawn Mendes – There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back (#28) [+7] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
20. Post Malone featuring 21 Savage – Rockstar (#37) [+17] (Dang it, North America)
19. Imagine Dragons – Believer (#12) [-7] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
18. Niall Horan – Too Much To Ask (#18) [+1]
17. Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello – Wolves (#20) [+3]
16. Sam Smith – Too Good At Goodbyes (#21) [+5]
15. Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso featuring Florida Georgia Line and Watt – Let Me Go (#15) [=]
14. Portugal. The Man – Feel It Still (#18) [+4]
13. Kesha – Praying (#13) [=]
12. Charlie Puth – How Long (#16) [+4]
11. Macklemore featuring Skylar Grey – Glorious (#7) [-4]
10. Taylor Swift – …Ready For It? (#9) [-1]
9. Demi Lovato – Sorry Not Sorry (#6) [-3] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
8. P!NK – What About Us (#8) [=] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
7. Maroon 5 featuring SZA – What Lovers Do (#5) [-2]
6. Kelly Clarkson – Love So Soft (#11) [+5]
5. Ed Sheeran – Perfect (#3) [-2]
4. Halsey – Bad At Love (#2) [-2]
3. Imagine Dragons – Thunder (#1) [-2] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
2. Camila Cabello – Havana (#4) [+2]
1. Ed Sheeran – Galway Girl (#10) [+9] [FOURTH WEEK AT #1!] (Whoa!)

#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey – Closer (8th and Final Week At #1)

Biggest DRRRRRRROP!!! Of The Week: Cheat Codes featuring Demi Lovato – No Promises (-19)
Biggest Jump Of The Week: Post Malone featuring 21 Savage – Rockstar (+17)

New Entrants

– Kicking off this week’s new entrants, we have Harry Styles making his return. Enter Kiwi, his third single off of his self-titled album. This song is a bit of a step up from Two Ghosts in terms of the production. I do love the rock elements this one has to offer. The sound kinda resembles that of the 70’s-80’s rock music. I love how Harry Styles can make use of his instruments in the song, much like with the rest of the album. Overall, it’s a solid track. We’ll see how far this one goes.

– Next up, we have the return of the X Ambassadors. Those who know them will probably remember Renegades, which was a huge favorite to the blogging community. Then, you had Unsteady, which on the other hand was hated by many here for whatever reason after spending a very long time on the countdown. Now this week, they bring us their new single Ahead Of Myself. It sounds pretty similar to Renegades to say the least. I do like the production in this one. However, to me it’s the lyrical content and the vocals that stand out. This is a song that I’m sure many can relate to. It talks about not getting too far ahead in everyone’s lives. It’s kind of a song that can help people reflect on their mistakes and learning from them. Overall, it’s a nice song and I don’t mind if it stays here for a while.

– Finally, we have Nick Jonas making his return to the countdown, by the name of Find You. Right off the bat, I didn’t really find this one too interesting at first. But I’ve come to embrace it more. I do like what the lyrical content has to offer, and the production here is pretty cool, especially when the guitars are being put to great use. Is it me, or does this song kinda sound like Lady Gaga – Perfect Illusion? Anyway, seeing as this one flopped elsewhere, it’ll be interesting to see how well this does on the countdown.


Every Time I Blurb Ahead Of Myself

– As far as our exits go, Sabrina Carpenter – Why I wasn’t fond of, so I’m happy about the departure. Evaride – Heartless was pretty underrated and I think it deserved better. Finally, we lost Bruno Mars – That’s What I Like. I figured it was going to make its exit eventually, but I did not expect it to leave since I have been hearing it a lot over the course of this week. I know that while many here are bidding good riddance, me and Scott are doing the exact opposite.

– *sees #1* Whoa! I didn’t think Galway Girl would jump back into the Top 5 and steal Imagine Dragons’s thunder (see what I did there) like that to take back the #1 spot. But sure, I’ll take it. Again, I expected Perfect to be #1, but that was not the case.

– Of course, Rockstar would be honored the Biggest Jump Of The Week in its second week. Not very thrilled about this. I’m going to be straight up and just say that this jump was completely uncalled for.

– On the other hand, Too Good At Goodbyes made a nice recovery back into the Top 20. I’m certainly fine with this. And seeing that it’s still somewhat gaining in radio and sales, this may not be done yet.

– No Promises taking a big drop isn’t very surprising, given that this song lost its popularity a while ago. I have a feeling it won’t be on the countdown for too much longer.

– Speaking of drops, Save Me A Place has fallen down near the Bottom 5. It did have quite a run while it lasted, so I’ll give it that. Now, I’m hoping it can hang around for a little while longer.

Hit-Bound:

  • Bruno Mars – Chunky
  • P!NK – Beautiful Trauma
  • AJR featuring Rivers Cuomo – Sober Up (DEBUT)
  • Sofi Tukker – Best Friend
  • Walk The Moon – One Foot
  • Louis Tomlinson – Miss You (DEBUT)
  • Spencer – Whatever (DEBUT)
  • WØLVES – Animal
  • Clean Bandit featuring Julia Michaels – I Miss You
  • Fall Out Boy – Hold Me Tight Or Don’t
  • Macklemore featuring Kesha – Good Old Days
  • Taylor Swift featuring Ed Sheeran and Future – End Game
  • Imagine Dragons – Whatever It Takes
  • Liam Payne – Bedroom Floor

– On this week’s edition of Hit-Bound, new artist Spencer was the guest host for Mikey Piff. We have three debuts to cover this week, so let’s review.
– First, we start with AJR making their return once again. This time, they brought along Rivers Cuomo with the song called Sober Up. Right off the bat, I’m going to go on the record and say this song sucks. And no, it’s not because I’m so sick of AJR after we just got through with the annoying Weak a few months ago. Sober Up is another one of those songs with cool lines, but with stupid lyrical content. And I don’t like their vocal work in this one. I recently watched Spectrum Pulse’s take on not only this song, but their album, The Click, in general. Simply put, he slammed this and the entire album big time, and for good reason. I will not be thrilled if it debuts on the countdown. But should it happen, I’ll have more words then.
– Unlike our first debut, there are two other new entrants that I’m sure will interest most people here. We have Louis Tomlinson who just released his new single yesterday, by the name of Miss You. I was expecting Just Like You to make its debut at some point, but I was proven wrong. Anyway, Miss You does have some rock elements to it, and I do like Louis’s vocals. Since Hits 1 loves One Direction, it’s almost certain to debut on the countdown soon. So I’ll talk more about it later on.
– Finally, we have Spencer himself who makes his debut as a new artist, by the name of Whatever. Right off the bat, it’s not necessarily the best first impression for a new artist. But I do like the beat and the vocals here. Not too much else I can say beyond that.
My Top 5 Hit-Bound Picks
1. Bruno Mars – Chunky
2. Macklemore featuring Kesha – Good Old Days
3. Walk The Moon – One Foot
4. Louis Tomlinson – Miss You
5. WØLVES – Animal

Top 20 Review:
0 – Putrid:
20. Post Malone featuring 21 Savage – Rockstar

1 – Bad:
None!

2 – Mediocre:
None!

3 – Decent:
19. Imagine Dragons – Believer
18. Halsey – Bad At Love
17. Demi Lovato – Sorry Not Sorry
16. Kelly Clarkson – Love So Soft

4 – Good:
15. Charlie Puth – How Long
14. Macklemore featuring Skylar Grey – Glorious
13. Camila Cabello – Havana

5 – Great:
12. Sam Smith – Too Good At Goodbyes
11. Portugal. The Man – Feel It Still
10. Niall Horan – Too Much To Ask
9. Maroon 5 featuring SZA – What Lovers Do
8. Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso featuring Florida Georgia Line and Watt – Let Me Go
7. Imagine Dragons – Thunder
6. Ed Sheeran – Galway Girl
5. Ed Sheeran – Perfect
4. P!NK – What About Us
3. Taylor Swift – …Ready For It?

BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
TIE: 1. Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello – Wolves
TIE: 1. Kesha – Praying

Overall Grade: 86/100 (B)

Throwback Pick Of The Week: Céline Dion – All By Myself (1996)
Most Missed Countdown Song: Rachel Platten – Stand By You

Most Missed Hit-Bound Drop-Out: Lorde – Green Light
#1 Recommendation For Hits 1: Steve Aoki featuring Lauren Jauregui – All Night
Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Alessia Cara – Scars To Your Beautiful

My Top 5 Picks
TIE: 1. Kesha – Praying
TIE: 1. Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello – Wolves
3. Taylor Swift – …Ready For It?
4. P!NK – What About Us
5. ZAYN featuring Sia – Dusk Till Dawn

My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Sam Hunt – Body Like A Back Road
2. Post Malone featuring 21 Savage – Rockstar
3. Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line – Meant To Be
4. Liam Payne – Strip That Down
5. MAX featuring Gnash – Lights Down Low

Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Adele – Water Under The Bridge: Easily the best thing about this one is the production, in which more instruments are being used. And the powerhouse chorus is pretty darn epic. I’ll talk more about this in my Year-End posts, but it’s not too hard for me to figure out why this is a fan favorite off of 25.

AT40: Imagine Dragons (1) – Week Of December 2, 2017

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Hello, fam! This is the first AT40 countdown of December! We’re closing in on the end of the year. As a result, I’m working on my Year-End posts, which should be coming out soon. Macklemore filled in for Ryan Seacrest as the guest host for this week’s edition of the AT40. I thought he did a nice job hosting. This was a pretty good week for the most part. Let’s get right into it. So with that in mind, here are the songs leaving us this week:

  • Body Like A Back Road by Sam Hunt (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
    Last Week: #35 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 25
  • Look What You Made Me Do by Taylor Swift [Spent 1 Week At #1]
    Last Week: #28 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 11

The Countdown:
Last Week’s #1 Song: 1-800-273-8255 by Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid

40. That’s What I Like by Bruno Mars [=]
Last Week: # | # Of Weeks On Chart:

39. Why by Sabrina Carpenter [-9]
Last Week: #30 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 7

38. It Ain’t Me by Kygo featuring Selena Gomez [=] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
Last Week: #38 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 39

37. Silence by Marshmello featuring Khalid (DEBUT)
Last Week: N/A | # Of Weeks On Chart: 1

36. Despacito by Luis Fonsi featuring Justin Bieber and Daddy Yankee [-3] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
Last Week: #33 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 28

35. Faking It by Calvin Harris featuring Kehlani and Lil’ Yatchy [+2]
Last Week: #35 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 3

34. Do Re Mi by Blackbear [+2]
Last Week: #36 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 6

33. Let You Down by NF [+6]
Last Week: #39 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 2

32. Stay by Zedd featuring Alessia Cara [-1] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
Last Week: #31 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 38

31. Young, Dumb, and Broke by Khalid [+1]
Last Week: #32 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 5

30. Wolves by Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello (DEBUT)
Last Week: N/A | # Of Weeks On Chart: 1

29. Believer by Imagine Dragons [-4]
Last Week: #25 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 28

28. Good Old Days by Macklemore featuring Kesha [+1]
Last Week: #29 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 5

27. Too Much To Ask by Niall Horan [+7]
Last Week: #34 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 4

26. No Promises by Cheat Codes featuring Demi Lovato [-3]
Last Week: #23 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 26

25. Let Me Go by Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso featuring Florida Georgia Line and Watt [+2]
Last Week: #27 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 8

24. Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B. [+2]
Last Week: #26 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 7

23. Unforgettable by French Montana featuring Swae Lee [-3]
Last Week: #20 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 20 

22. Love So Soft by Kelly Clarkson [=]
Last Week: #22 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 9

21. Lights Down Low by MAX featuring Gnash [=]
Last Week: #21 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 13

20. How Long by Charlie Puth [+4]
Last Week: #24 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 4

19. Mi Gente by J. Balvin featuring Willy William and Beyoncé [=]
Last Week: #19 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 14

18. There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back by Shawn Mendes [-2] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
Last Week: #16 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 29

17. New Rules by Dua Lipa [=]
Last Week: #17 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 9

16. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage [+2]
Last Week: #18 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 6

15. Slow Hands by Niall Horan [Spent 2 Weeks At #1] [-3]
Last Week: #12 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 27

14. …Ready For It? by Taylor Swift [+1]
Last Week: #15 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 9

13. Perfect by Ed Sheeran [+1]
Last Week: #14 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 7

12. Too Good At Goodbyes by Sam Smith [+1]
Last Week: #13 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 10

11. What About Us by P!NK [=]
Last Week: #11 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 14

10. Attention by Charlie Puth [-2] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
Last Week: #8 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 27

9. Praying by Kesha [+1]
Last Week: #10 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 17

8. Bad At Love by Halsey [+1]
Last Week: #9 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 11

7. Strip That Down by Liam Payne featuring Quavo [-2] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
Last Week: #5 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 23

6. What Lovers Do by Maroon 5 featuring SZA [=]
Last Week: #6 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 11

5. Havana by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug [+2]
Last Week: #7 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 8

4. Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato [-2] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
Last Week: #2 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 16

3. Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man [=] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
Last Week: #3 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 15

2. 1-800-273-8255 by Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid [-1]
Last Week: #1 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 20

1. Thunder by Imagine Dragons [+3] [1st Week At #1]
Last Week: #3 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 8

#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Let Me Love You by DJ Snake featuring Justin Bieber (2nd of 3 Weeks At #1)

Biggest Fall Of The Week: Why by Sabrina Carpenter (-9)

Biggest Rise Of The Week: Too Much To Ask by Niall Horan (+7)

New Entrants
– Up and coming EDM artist Marshmello has two songs debuting this week. Let’s begin with his first collaboration with Khalid in their single titled Silence. Now, if I’m being honest, Khalid has been getting better with each new song he releases. He’s been having a pretty solid year thus far in terms of making his presence known to the music industry. As for this one, I guess it’s alright. The production isn’t necessarily the best, but Khalid does sound pretty good here. As of right now, I’m sticking with blue, but it could be a grower down the road.

– For our second debut, Marshmello has another collaboration, this time with Selena Gomez making another appearance on the American Top 40. Enter Wolves. I’ve talked about this song in great detail when it debuted on the Hits 1 Weekend Countdown last week. Let’s briefly recap. After Selena Gomez failed to impress with her two disappointing singles recently (Bad Liar & Fetish), many had low expectations coming in. As soon as I finished listening to Wolves in its entirely, I was impressed with how it turned out. At first, I thought it was just a good song and this is something Selena Gomez should be doing. But with time, and repeated listens, I’ve come to enjoy this song a lot more. Words cannot describe how amazing this song is. Again, I’ll emphasize: IT IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Almost EVERYTHING about this song is spot on from Selena’s vocals to the beat drop after the chorus, where her vocals come in. In terms of the lyrical content, it talks about finding love and getting to it. As I mentioned last week, Selena has been trying to find the right person to be with, and by the looks of it, has gotten back to hanging out with Justin Bieber, at least from what I’ve heard. Anyway, this collaboration turned out really well and it’s definitely an early front-runner for my best song of 2018. I hope it does well because frankly, it’s deserving of it.

I’ve Been Blurbing For Too Long
– So, Look What You Made Me Do by Taylor Swift dropped out rather quickly. It was quite an unusual song that got mixed opinions from music critics. As for me, I did enjoy it from the first listen. This had a pretty short run for a song that was #1 about a month ago. That said, it will be missed by me.

– Good to see Why by Sabrina Carpenter tumbling down to the Bottom 5. Hopefully, it’ll be on its way out soon.

– Despacito is declining much faster that I had expected to. You would think it would spend a long time here given that its possibly the biggest song of the year, but by the looks of it, I may be proven wrong.

– Yes, you’re reading it right: Do Re Mi is now my least favorite song on the countdown. I don’t get what people like about this. Recently, I forced myself to listen to the song in its entirely all the way through. My goodness, is this song torture to my ears!!!

– On the other hand Too Much To Ask took a nice jump this week. Let’s see if it can become as big as Slow Hands. It’s definitely a nice track that I can enjoy once in a while as opposed to the other songs I just talked about. *cough* Do Re Mi *cough*

– Again, in case you’re wondering, what you see is not an error. I have three songs in purple. Yes, I know, but to me these songs are just amazing. I already talked about Wolves, and Praying by Kesha doesn’t really need any explanation. Also, I’m enjoying …Ready For It? a lot more than I should. As I’ve said many times, Taylor Swift almost never disappoints.

– Not too surprised about Thunder reaching #1 this week. I had a feeling it was going to happen here on the AT40 eventually. Not that I’m complaining though, as I still like this song. It can stay there for as long as it wants.

– Alright, now that pretty much covers everything. Hang on a sec. I’m missing something…



Oh yeah. Let us rejoice! The horrible country song known as Body Like A Back Road has officially left the American Top 40! Good Riddance! You will never be missed!!!

Breakouts/On The Verge:

  • Dusk Till Dawn by ZAYN featuring Sia
  • Walk On Water by Eminem featuring Beyoncé
  • Feels Great by Cheat Codes featuring Fetty Wap
  • End Game by Taylor Swift featuring Ed Sheeran and Future

Extras/Optional Extras:

  • Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz
  • Can’t Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton
  • Downtown by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
  • Same Love by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert

– Oh, would you look at that? All of the songs by Macklemore have been listed as Extras. I guess that what happens when you have a guest host.


Top 20 Breakdown:
0 – Putrid:
20. Mi Gente by J. Balvin featuring Willy William
19. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage

1 – Bad:
18. Strip That Down by Liam Payne featuring Quavo

2 – Mediocre:
None!

3 – Decent:
17. Bad At Love by Halsey
16. Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato

4 – Good:
15. Slow Hands by Niall Horan
14. Attention by Charlie Puth
13. How Long by Charlie Puth
12. Havana by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug

5 – Great:
11. Too Good At Goodbyes by Sam Smith
10. Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man
9. New Rules by Dua Lipa
8. What Lovers Do by Maroon 5 featuring SZA
7. Perfect by Ed Sheeran
6. Thunder by Imagine Dragons
5. There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back by Shawn Mendes
4. 1-800-273-8255 by Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid
3. What About Us by P!NK

BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
TIE: 1. …Ready For It? by Taylor Swift
TIE: 1. Praying by Kesha

Total Score: 80/100 (B-)

Throwback Pick Of The Week: Beat It by Michael Jackson (1983)

Most Missed Song: Burn by Ellie Goulding

#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: All Night by Steve Aoki featuring Lauren Jauregui

Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Tie between Mercy by Shawn Mendes (#26) and Alessia Cara – Scars To Your Beautiful (#8)

My Top 5 Picks
TIE: 1. Praying by Kesha
TIE: 1. Wolves by Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello
TIE: 1. …Ready For It? by Taylor Swift
4. What About Us by P!NK
5. 1-800-273-8255 by Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid

My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Do Re Mi by Blackbear
2. Mi Gente by J. Balvin featuring Willy William and Beyoncé
3. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
4. Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B.
5. Why by Sabrina Carpenter

Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Sucker For Pain by Lil’ Wayne featuring Wiz Khalifa, Imagine Dragons, Logic, Ty Dolla $ign, and X Ambassadors: Taken from the Suicide Squad movie soundtrack, this big collaboration actually turned out quite well. The beat here is good, and I do like the rather dark vibe to it.