#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Bad Things by Machine Gun Kelly featuring Camila Cabello (1^st of 2 Weeks At #1)

Biggest Fall Of The Week: Too Good At Goodbyes by Sam Smith (–10)

Biggest Rise Of The Week: Wait by Maroon 5 (+7)

New Entrants
– Our only entrant this week comes from Troye Sivan with his brand new single titled My My My! off of his upcoming album. The last time we saw him was back in 2016, when he somewhat made a breakthrough with Youth. I did enjoy it when it was new, but didn’t quite stick with me in the big picture, though it was a pretty decent song. My My My! is a step up from its successor. I was impressed with the way it turned out. I love Troye’s voice and he shines pretty much throughout the song, especially in the chorus. The production is pretty neat as well. I’ll have more on this on my Hits 1 Weekend Countdown post later this weekend. But yeah, I’m really enjoying it and I hope it does well.

I Blurb Every Night For You
– As far as our exit goes, we say good-bye to Believer. It lasted quite a while for a song that didn’t even hit #1. It was definitely a different sound for Imagine Dragons. I do still enjoy it somewhat, so it’ll be missed by me.

– I Like Me Better by Lauv is getting worse with each listen. The weird production simply just does not sit well with me. I’m hoping it leaves soon, but it’s not likely at this point.

– Tell Me You Love Me by Demi Lovato really isn’t getting anywhere at this moment. I thought for sure that this would gain some steam especially with Sorry Not Sorry dying out, but I guess I was wrong, given its lackluster sales and streaming.

– It looks like One Foot won’t become another hit for Walk The Moon, unfortunately. It’s a shame that they’re still being considered a one-hit wonder.

– Well, the end for Too Good At Goodbyes is pretty much near after that big drop this week. Not that I’m complaining though as I was starting to grow out of it, so that’s kinda good news.

– On the note of good things that happened this week, Finesse has made its way into the Top 10 on its fifth week! I’m certain it’ll be in the Top 5 soon. I’ll be waiting.

– But on the other hand, Lights Down Low strangely makes its way into the Top 10 this week. I’m getting real damn sick of hearing this song every time I drive out. I’m sorry, but to me it’s just underwhelming and how it’s just now gaining steam really only made it worse on my end. So, I’m not thrilled about it being in the Top 10. Honestly, I really did not want to hate it more than I do, but now it’s impossible.

– And yet somehow, Rockstar is still in the Top 5. Just great.

– But that brings us to our new #1 this week! Dua Lipa has managed to achieve her very first #1 with New Rules. I’m glad to see her getting a breakout hit in the U.S. It’s definitely a stand-out track that deserved some recognition in my book.

Breakouts/On The Verge:

• I Fall Apart by Post Malone
• Walk On Water by Thirty Seconds To Mars
• Hold Me Tight Or Don’t by Fall Out Boy
• The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey

Extras/Optional Extras:

• Believer by Imagine Dragons
• It Ain’t Me by Kygo featuring Selena Gomez
• Too Much To Ask by Niall Horan
• Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
• Feels Great by Cheat Codes featuring Fetty Wap
• Body Like A Back Road by Sam Hunt
• No Promises by Cheat Codes featuring Demi Lovato

Top 20 Review:
0 – Garbage:
20. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
19. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
18. Lights Down Low by MAX featuring Gnash

1 – Bad:
17. Let You Down by NF

2 – Mediocre:
None!

3 – Decent:
16. Too Good At Goodbyes by Sam Smith
15. Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato
14. Filthy by Justin Timberlake

4 – Good:
13. Best Friend by Sofi Tukker featuring NERVO, Alisa Ueno, and The Knocks
12. How Long by Charlie Puth

5 – Great:
11. Thunder by Imagine Dragons
10. Let Me Go by Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso featuring Florida Georgia Line and Watt
9. End Game by Taylor Swift featuring Ed Sheeran and Future
8. New Rules by Dua Lipa
7. Bad At Love by Halsey
6. Him & I by G-Eazy featuring Halsey
5. Perfect by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé
4. Havana by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug
3. Good Old Days by Macklemore featuring Kesha
2. Wolves by Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello

BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B.

Total Score: 74/100 = 74% (C)

Throwback Pick Of The Week: When Doves Cry by Prince (1984)

Most Missed Song: Stand By You by Rachel Platten

#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: Surrender by Walk The Moon

Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Paris by The Chainsmokers

My Top 5 Picks
1. Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B.
2. Wolves by Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello
3. My My My! by Troye Sivan
4. Good Old Days by Macklemore featuring Kesha
5. Him & I by G-Eazy featuring Halsey

My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
2. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
3. Mic Drop by BTS featuring Desiigner
4. I Like Me Better by Lauv
5. Strip That Down by Liam Payne featuring Quavo

Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Call On Me by Starley: Her vocals are pretty nice, but the weird drop doesn’t quite sit well with me. I can appreciate it for what it is, though.
Down by Marian Hill: Basically, everything about this is pretty underwhelming for the most part, and was it really necessary to repeat the word “down” so many times throughout the song?