Hello, fam! So yeah, I’ve been very slow when it comes to my Year-End posts. In fact, I’m not even close to getting those done. I guess that’s what happens when I haven’t been doing much blogging lately. Basically, my Year-End posts won’t be ready until next month. Also, I’m very sad about the passing of Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron. He was a big inspiration to all of us. He’ll be sadly missed. Before we get to this week’s fresh 40, here are the songs we’re saying goodbye to this week:
- Be Like That by Kane Brown featuring Swae Lee and Khalid (#22)
- Roses by SAINt JHN (#40)
The Countdown:
Last Week’s #1 Song: Mood by 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior
40. Anyone by Justin Bieber (DEBUT)
39. Adore You by Harry Styles (#37) [–2] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
38. Hawái by Maulma featuring The Weeknd (#39) [+1]
37. Monsters by All Time Low featuring Blackbear (DEBUT)
36. Heather by Conan Gray (#38) [+2]
35. ROCKSTAR by DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch (#33) [–2]
34. So Done by The KID LAROI (#36) [+2]
33. Lemonade by Internet Money featuring Gunna, Don Toliver, and Nav (#35) [+2]
32. Break My Heart by Dua Lipa (#30) [–2] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
31. What You Know About Love by Pop Smoke (#34) [+3]
30. Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles (#28) [–2] [Spent 8 Weeks At #1]
29. Willow by Taylor Swift (#31) [+2]
28. Before You Go by Lewis Capaldi (#26) [–2] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
27. Prisoner by Miley Cyrus featuring Dua Lipa (#27) [=]
26. Savage Love by Jawsh 685 featuring Jason Derulo (#24) [–2] [Spent 4 Weeks At #1]
25. Save Your Tears by The Weeknd (#29) [+4]
24. Holiday by Lil Nas X (#23) [–1]
23. Afterglow by Ed Sheeran (#32) [+9]
22. My Ex’s Best Friend by Machine Gun Kelly featuring Blackbear (#25) [+3]
21. ily (i love you baby) by Surf Mesa featuring Emilee (#19) [–2]
20. Put Your Records On by Ritt Momney (#21) [+1]
19. Dynamite by BTS (#15) [–4]
18. Monster by Shawn Mendes featuring Justin Bieber (#17) [–1]
17. Blinding Lights by The Weeknd (#16) [–1] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
16. You Broke Me First by Tate McRae (#20) [+4]
15. Golden by Harry Styles (#14) [–1]
14. Take You Dancing by Jason Derulo (#18) [+4]
13. I Hope by Gabby Barrett featuring Charlie Puth (#12) [–1]
12. Diamonds by Sam Smith (#11) [–1]
11. 34+35 by Ariana Grande (#13) [+2]
10. Laugh Now Cry Later by Drake featuring Lil Turk (#9) [–1]
9. Therefore I Am by Billie Eilish (#10) [+1]
8. Go Crazy by Chris Brown featuring Young Thug (#7) [–1]
7. Lonely by Justin Bieber featuring Benny Blanco (#8) [+1]
6. Bang! by AJR (#6) [=]
5. Levitating by Dua Lipa featuring DaBaby (#5) [=]
4. Kings & Queens by Ava Max (#4) [=]
3. Holy by Justin Bieber featuring Chance The Rapper (#3) [=]
2. Mood by 24KGoldn featuring Iann Dior (#1) [–1] [Spent 10 Weeks At #1]
1. Positions by Ariana Grande (#2) [+1] [1st Week At #1]
#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Circles by Post Malone (4th of 7 Weeks At #1)
Biggest Fall Of The Week: Dynamite by BTS (–4)
Biggest Rise Of The Week: Afterglow by Ed Sheeran (+9)
New Entrants:
– I haven’t been impressed with what Justin Bieber has had to offer recently. His recent singles have not been to my liking at all. But this week, he gives us his latest single in the form of Anyone. I’ll simply say that this is probably the best song he has released in a while. I think the last time I enjoyed something from Justin Bieber was when he had his biggest hit in Despacito, which was all the way back in 2017. This song definitely gives me Purpose vibes. I like the production here and Justin sounds good with his voice. That’s all I can say about this one. I’m sure this will become another hit for him because, it’s Justin Bieber. He’s arguably the most popular artist right now.
– So, Hits 1 has been playing music from All Time Low for quite a while, about five years or so I believe. But until today, their songs never went mainstream until they’ve released Monsters. If I’m correct, this is their very first appearance on the AT40 countdown. And they’re collaborating with Blackbear, which is a big reason why their song is gaining momentum right now. Anyway, about this song, I think it’s pretty damn awesome. I love the instrumentation here and the vocals are pretty good as well. These guys are definitely talented singers and this song is no different compared to what they’ve done before. Another thing I like about the song is Blackbear’s contribution. I think his verse is pretty solid. So yeah, it’s nice to see All Time Low finally getting some love outside of Hits 1 and I’m happy that this is the song that did it for them. It recently hit #1 on the Hits 1 Weekend Countdown. Will it find the same success on the AT40? Only time will tell on that.
Best Debut Of The Week: Monsters by All Time Low featuring Blackbear
Anyblurb
– In terms of our exits this week, Roses was due to leave for sometime. I never really cared for it, but it wasn’t something I hated in the end. Be Like That was a good song and probably one of my favorites from Kane Brown. That song will be missed by me.
– Positions by Ariana Grande gets the #1 this week. This song has considerably grown on me since the start of the year. But it isn’t really Ariana’s best. I much prefer her singles from the first three albums and some of Sweetener. I’m fine with Positions at the top so long as it blocks Holy from getting to #1.
– Take You Dancing and You Broke Me First are both gaining momentum. I can’t say I’m thrilled about it though, given that both songs aren’t very memorable. The former has somewhat good production and is better than Savage Love, but the latter is underwhelming at times and I’m not fond of the Tate’s voice. I would prefer if neither of them become hits.
– That big jump from Afterglow was expected in its second week. I’m not really too fond of that song as Ed Sheeran has done better. But it’s not the worst he’s done, so I’ll give him that.
Breakouts/On The Verge:
- Daisy by Ashnikko
- Body by Megan Thee Stallion
- Dákiti by Bad Bunny featuring Jhay Cortez
- Lasting Lover by Sigala featuring James Arthur
Extras/Optional Extras:
- Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato
- Talk by Khalid
- Rude Boy by Rihanna
- Girls Like You by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
- Trampoline hy SHAED
- Wonder by Shawn Mendes
- Clarity by Zedd featuring Foxes
- Head & Heart by Joel Corry featuring MNEK
- Stressed Out by TWENTY ØNE PILØTS
- Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee
- Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran
Top 20 Breakdown:
0 – Crap:
20. Bang! by AJR
19. Put Your Records On by Ritt Momney
18. Holy by Justin Bieber featuring Chance The Rapper
17. Go Crazy by Chris Brown featuring Young Thug
16. Monster by Shawn Mendes featuring Justin Bieber
15. I Hope by Gabby Barrett featuring Charlie Puth
1 – Bad:
14. Laugh Now Cry Later by Drake featuring Lil Turk
2 – Mediocre:
13. Lonely by Justin Bieber featuring Benny Blanco
3 – Decent:
12. You Broke Me First by Tate McRae
11. 34+35 by Ariana Grande
10. Take You Dancing by Jason Derulo
4 – Good:
9. Positions by Ariana Grande
5 – Great:
8. Dynamite by BTS
7. Diamonds by Sam Smith
6. Golden by Harry Styles
5. Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
4. Therefore I Am by Billie Eilish
3. Kings & Queens by Ava Max
2. Mood by 24KGoldn featuring Iann Dior
BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. Levitating by Dua Lipa featuring DaBaby
Total Score: 58/100 = 58% (C+)
Throwback Pick Of The Week: At Last by Etta James (1960)
Most Missed Song: On The Loose by Niall Horan (I’ve been hearing this at work at lot lately. It’s still really good.)
#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: Easy by Troye Sivan featuring Kacey Musgraves and Mark Ronson
Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Don’t Start Now by Dua Lipa (#9)
My Top 5 Picks
1. Levitating by Dua Lipa
2. Mood by 24KGoldn featuring Iann Dior
3. Kings & Queens by Ava Max
4. Save Your Tears by The Weeknd
5. Prisoner by Miley Cyrus featuring Dua Lipa
My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Bang! by AJR
2. Put Your Records On by Ritt Momney
3. Holy by Justin Bieber featuring Chance The Rapper
4. Lemonade by Internet Money featuring Gunna, Don Toliver, and Nav
5. Go Crazy by Chris Brown featuring Young Thug
Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Yummy by Justin Bieber: Ugh, do I even need to explain this? This song is just shitty in every sense of the word. Nonsensical lyrics about a girl who has that “yummy, yummy” and what not, terrible trap production, and Justin being drenched in auto-tune makes this song an uneasy listen.
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