AT40: Marshmello & Bastille (1) – Week Of December 1, 2018

/ dhill92

Hello, fam! This post came out much later than usual, my apologies. I had a busy weekend, meaning I barely had time to work on this post. But I finally got this out, so that’s all that matters. Anyway, welcome to the month of December!  We’re one step closer into 2019. So, my plan in the coming weeks will be all about doing my Year-End posts. Also, I want to remind everyone that I’m going to be doing a rankdown. Details will be at the page above. I still don’t have a deadline set yet. I’ll work on that. Until then, you guys have ample time to send me your submissions. Before we get to this week’s fresh 40, here are the songs we’re saying goodbye to this week:

  • Drew Barrymore by Bryce Vine (#19)
  • I Like Me Better by Lauv (#40)

The Countdown:
Last Week’s #1 Song: God Is A Woman by Ariana Grande
40. Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande (DEBUT)
39. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie (#38)
38. Trust My Lonely by Alessia Cara (#39) [+1]
37. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey (#36) [–1] [Spent 4 Weeks At #1]
36. Be Alright by Dean Lewis (#37) [+1]
35. Delicate by Taylor Swift (#34) [–1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
34. Body by Loud Luxury featuring Brando (#35) [+1]
33. Mine by Bazzi (#32) [–1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
32. Taki Taki by DJ Snake featuring Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B (DEBUT)
31. Better by Khalid (#33) [+2]
30. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign (#29) [–1] [Spent 4 Weeks At #1]
29. This Feeling by The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini (#31) [+2]
28. Don’t Matter To Me by Drake featuring Michael Jackson (#28) [=]
27. No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande (#26) [–1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
26. Shallow by Lady Gaga featuring Bradley Cooper (#30) [+4]
25. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake (#27) [+2]
24. Promises by Calvin Harris featuring Sam Smith (#23) [–1]
23. Thunderclouds by LSD (#25) [+2]
22. I Like It by Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J. Balvin (#21) [–1]
21. Consequences by Camila Cabello (#22) [+1]
20. Electricity by Silk City featuring Dua Lipa (#20) [=]
19. Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee (#24) [+5]
18. Back To You by Selena Gomez (#17) [–1]
17. Lost In Japan by Shawn Mendes (#16) [–1]
16. Broken by lovelytheband (#18) [+2]
15. Beautiful (Remix) by Bazzi featuring Camila Cabello (#15) [=]
14. Natural by Imagine Dragons (#13) [–1]
13. I’m A Mess by Bebe Rexha (#12) [–1]
12. Without Me by Halsey (#14) [+2]
11. Eastside by Benny Blanco featuring Halsey and Khalid (#10) [–1]
10. Lie by NF (#8) [–2]
9. High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco (#11) [+2]
8. Lucid Dreams by Juice WRLD (#7) [–1]
7. Breathin’ by Ariana Grande (#9) [+2]
6. Better Now by Post Malone (#6) [=] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
5. Girls Like You by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B (#5) [=] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
4. Love Lies by Khalid featuring Normani (#4) [=] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
3. God Is A Woman by Ariana Grande (#1) [–2] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
2. Youngblood by 5 Seconds Of Summer (#2) [=] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
1. Happier by Marshmello featuring Bastille (#3) [+2] [1st Week At #1]

#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Thunder by Imagine Dragons (1st of 2 Weeks At #1)

Biggest Fall Of The Week: Tie between God Is A Woman by Ariana Grande and Lie by NF (-2)

Biggest Rise Of The Week: Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee (+5)

New Entrants:

– Only two debuts to cover this week. First, we have Ariana Grande with her lead single from her upcoming fifth album, titled Thank U, Next. As you already know, the song had been reigning at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three last few weeks now. Right off the bat, I can say that I do like the song overall. However, I can also say that it’s over of her weaker singles, though it’s definitely not a bad song. Ariana shows that she has a good voice, and I do like the lyrical content about her ex, including Mac Miller who sadly passed away a few months ago. I’m not necessarily big on the production. It lacks something that makes it interesting. I’m sure it’ll end up doing well on this countdown and seeing as I do like the song right now, I’m looking forward to it.
– Our other debut for this week comes from the return of DJ Snake. Here, he has an interesting collaboration with Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B in his new single, Taki Taki. I like the Latin-based vibe that DJ Snake is going for. The verses in the song flow pretty nicely. I think all of the artists here are better suited for a song like this, especially Cardi B. She has proven that she’s able to rap in a different language. Overall, it’s quite a fun song. I would like to see it stick around.

Best Debut Of The Week: Taki Taki by DJ Snake featuring Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B

Trust My Blurbs
– Good riddance to two of our exits. Drew Barrymore was simply uninteresting and ultimately unappealing to me. At least it didn’t become a sleeper hit elsewhere. But more importantly, we must celebrate as I Like Me Better by Lauv has finally left the countdown! That song will never be missed.

– As you probably can tell, I’m not all that thrilled about our new #1 song. It’s just mediocre EDM for me. Although I can say that it’s better than Friends lyrically, I find the production to be underwhelming and Dan’s voice only okay. It’s a shame that this had to be the bigger hit over Wolves, which his easily the best thing Marshmello has been a part of.

– There’s really not a lot of action as both Lie and our former #1 God Is A Woman dropped big by only 2 spots. The only other big move we get this week was Sunflower, which has risen 5 spots into the Top 20.

Breakouts/On The Verge:

  • Tequila by Dan + Shay
  • Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee
  • 8 Letters by Why Don’t We

Extras/Optional Extras:

  • Jackie Chan by Tiesto & Dzeko featuring Preme & Post Malone
  • Rather Be by Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne
  • Animals by Maroon 5
  • Time Of Our Lives by Pitbull & Ne-Yo
  • Done For Me by Charlie Puth featuring Kehlani 
  • Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
  • Needed Me by Rihanna
  • Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B
  • Demons by Imagine Dragons
  • Song About You by Mike Posner

Top 20 Breakdown:
0 – Garbage:
20. I’m A Mess by Bebe Rexha
19. Lucid Dreams by Juice WRLD

1 – Bad:
18. Without Me by Halsey

2 – Mediocre:
17. Happier by Marshmello featuring Bastille

3 – Decent:
16. Girls Like You by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B.
15. Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee

4 – Good:
14. Broken by lovelytheband

5 – Great:
13. Lie by NF
12. Back To You by Selena Gomez 
11. Beautiful by Bazzi featuirng Camila Cabello
10. Better Now by Post Malone
9. High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco
8. Youngblood by 5 Seconds Of Summer
7. Love Lies by Khalid featuring Normani
6. Eastside by Benny Blanco featuring Halsey and Khalid
5. God Is A Woman by Ariana Grande
4. Natural by Imagine Dragons
3. Electricity by Silk City featuring Dua Lipa
2. Lost In Japan by Shawn Mendes

BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. Breathin’ by Ariana Grande  

Total Score: 79/100 = 79% (C+)

Throwback Pick Of The Week: …Baby One More Time by Britney Spears (1998)

Most Missed Song: In The Name Of Love by Martin Garrix featuring Bebe Rexha

#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: Bad Liar by Imagine Dragons

Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Praying by Kesha

My Top 5 Picks
1. Breathin’ by Ariana Grande
2. This Feeling by The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini
3. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey
4. Lost In Japan by Shawn Mendes
5. Electricity by Silk City featuring Dua Lipa

My Bottom 5 Picks
1. I’m A Mess by Bebe Rexha
2. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie
3. Thunderclouds by LSD
4. Lucid Dreams by Juice WRLD
5. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake

Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:

Silence by Marshmello featuring Khalid: Interestingly, Marshmello had two songs debut on this countdown one year ago. As far as Silence goes, I thought he did a pretty nice job with the production, and I like the addition of Khalid. But this pales in comparison to…
Wolves by Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello: This song. Easily the best thing Marshmello has done thus far. Again, I’ll have more to say about this in a few weeks or so.

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