Hello, fam! Alright, so with this post being out, I’ve finally caught up on my AT40 posts. Now, I just need to work on my Hits 1 countdown posts, which I’m still behind on. As far as the week went on the AT40, it was pretty interesting. Before we get to this week’s fresh 40, here are the songs we’re saying goodbye to this week:
- Undrunk by FLETCHER (#19) (Dang!)
- Low Key by Ally Brooke featuring Tyga (#29)
40. Girls Like You by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B (#40) [=] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
39. I Can’t Get Enough by Benny Blanco featuring Tainy, Selena Gomez, and J. Balvin (#37) [–2]
38. Better Now by Post Malone (#38) [=] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
37. La La Land by Bryce Vine featuring YG (#39) [+2]
36. Woke Up Late by Drax Project featuring Hailee Steinfeld (#36) [=]
35. Breathin’ by Ariana Grande (#34) [–1]
34. Com Calma by Daddy Yankee & Katy Perry featuring Snow (DEBUT)
32. Out Of Love by Alessia Cara (#33) [+1]
31. Youngblood by 5 Seconds Of Summer (#30) [–1] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
30. Boy With Luv by BTS featuring Halsey (#35) [+5]
29. Last Hurrah by Bebe Rexha (#23) [–6]
28. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake (#27) [–1]
27. I’m So Tired… by Lauv featuring Troye Sivan (#28) [+1]
26. Happier by Marshmello featuring BΔSTILLE (#24) [–2] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
25. Hey Look Ma, I Made It by Panic! At The Disco (#26) [+1]
24. Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande (#22) [–2] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
23. When The Party’s Over by Billie Eilish (#25) [+2]
22. Talk by Khalid (#31) [+8]
21. Shallow by Lady Gaga featuring Bradley Cooper (#21) [=]
20. High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco (#18) [–2] [Spent 4 Weeks At #1]
19. Cool by Jonas Brothers (#20) [+1]
18. Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee (#15) [–3]
17. Don’t Call Me Up by Mabel (#17) [=]
16. I’ve Been Waiting by Lil Peep featuring iLoveMakonnen and Fall Out Boy (#14) [–2]
15. Here With Me by Marshmello featuring CHVRCHES (#16) [+1]
14. Better by Khalid (#10) [–4]
13. Be Alright by Dean Lewis (#11) [–2]
12. Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee (#8) [–4]
11. Who Do You Love by The Chainsmokers featuring 5 Seconds Of Summer (#12) [+1]
10. ME! by Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie (DEBUT)
6. 7 Rings by Ariana Grande (#4) [–2] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
5. Wow. by Post Malone (#6) [+1]
#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Never Be The Same by Camila Cabello (1st of 5 Weeks At #1)
Biggest Fall Of The Week: Last Hurrah by Bebe Rexha (–6)
Biggest Rise Of The Week: Talk by Khalid (+8)
New Entrants:
– Remember Daddy Yankee? You know the guy behind one of the biggest hits of 2017, Despacito? Well, he’s back, and he’s collaborating with Katy Perry in Con Calma. Now, this is nowhere near as good as Despacito, but I do like what the song is going for. It’s a little different for Katy, but it’s nice to know that she can sing Spanish. The Latin vibe here is great, and I think the verses flow nicely. Overall, this is a good song.
– Now, for our biggest debut of the week, we have Taylor Swift who makes her comeback this week! She is collaborating with Brendon Urie in their new single titled ME!. The song is different compared to her singles from Reputation, which I thought was decent even though it wasn’t her best album. It reminds me more of the singles from 1989. Taylor and Brendon both have great chemistry together. I think the chorus is just awesome and I like the catchy beat. So yeah, I’m in love with this and it’ll likely be staying for a long while, and I’m cool with that!
Best Debut Of The Week: ME! by Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie
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– Dang! I didn’t really expect Undrunk to leave us so soon! Early on, I thought it had the potential to be a sleeper hit. But I guess the momentum died down quickly. Meanwhile, the departure of Low Key was pleasing. I still like Ally Brooke and I’m looking forward to more music. But this was just disappointing debut single for her. I’m glad it didn’t end up becoming the next Havana.
– Other than ME!, we get another Top 10 entrant in the form of Old Town Road, which I’m not thrilled about. I’m sure most people here know how I feel about the song. The song straight up sucks and doesn’t deserve to be in the Top 10. Unfortunately, I know it’s going to be here to stay for a while.
– I’m not all that thrilled about Wow. being in the Top 5 either. The song is just underwhelming, especially when it comes to the production. Post has done better.
– Talk is gaining momentum, which I’m not all that happy about. I would prefer if this didn’t become a hit. There’s really nothing special about the song. Khalid has done better in my opinion.
Breakouts/On The Verge:
- All My Friends by AJ Mitchell
- Walk Me Home by P!NK
- So Close by NOTD, Felix Jaehn, and Captain Cuts featuring Georgia Ku
- Bad Guy by Billie Eilish
Extras/Optional Extras:
- You Say by Lauren Daigle
- One Kiss by Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa
- Don’t Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers featuring Daya
- Clarity by Zedd featuring Foxes
- Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
- Sorry by Justin Bieber
- Too Good by Drake featuring Rihanna
- Love Someone by Lukas Graham
- Demons by Imagine Dragons
- This Feeling by The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini
0 – Garbage:
20. Old Town Road (Remix) by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
19. 7 Rings by Ariana Grande
1 – Bad:
18. Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored by Ariana Grande
17. Wow. by Post Malone
2 – Mediocre:
None!
3 – Decent:
16. Be Alright by Dean Lewis
15. Cool by Jonas Brothers
14. Don’t Call Me Up by Mabel
4 – Good:
13. Without Me by Halsey
5 – Great:
12. Sucker by Jonas Brothers
11. Better by Khalid
10. High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco
9. I’ve Been Waiting by Lil’ Peep featuring iLoveMakonnen and Fall Out Boy
8. Eastside by Benny Blanco featuring Halsey and Khalid
7. Who Do You Love by The Chainsmokers featuring 5 Seconds Of Summer
6. Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee
5. Here With Me by Marshmello featuring CHVRCHES
4. Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee
3. Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith featuring Normani
2. ME! by Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie
BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. Sweet But Psycho by Ava Max
Total Score: 76/100 = 76% (C)
Throwback Pick Of The Week: Superstition by Stevie Wonder (1972)
Most Missed Song: 24K Magic by Bruno Mars
#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: Juice by Lizzo
Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar (#5)
My Top 5 Picks
2. ME! by Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie
3. Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith featuring Normani
4. Shallow by Lady Gaga featuring Bradley Cooper
5. Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee
My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Old Town Road by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
2. 7 Rings by Ariana Grande
3. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake
4. I’m So Tired… by Lauv featuring Troye Sivan
5. Happier by Marshmello featuring Bastille
Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Let Me by ZAYN:
Nice For What by Drake:
Done For Me by Charlie Puth featuring Kehlani:
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