30. Kelly Clarkson – Catch My Breath

OK, one might allege that this song sounds like dozens of others that Kelly has already (or will in the future) release, and that the song is very MOR, P!nk/Adam Lambert sounding. Whilst such allegations are true, the fact of the matter is no-one in the game does this type of song quite as well as Kelly Clarkson, and if she has a signature sound that’s working, then why bother fixing it?

Highlight of the song: ‘c-c-c-c-c-c-c-catch my breath…’
Lowlight of the song: Sounds like any other Kelly Clarkson mid-tempo
Best Lyric: ‘It’s…

In contrast to my most-played list (which will be out on NYE hopefully), here is my RANKED list of 2011 releases. Nothing to do with amount of scrobbles. Just the songs in the order I like them, from best to worst.

1. Nicole Scherzinger - Try With Me
So don’t say, you leave your keys on the counter
This song goes from epic ballad to RedOne raveathon (not that it is RedOne but it sounds similar) in about the time it takes an average family car to get from 0 - 60. The way it gracefully starts off as a…

I decided to make a list of my favourite 40 songs of the year, as this will greatly contrast with my most-played list. In addition to this, on this list I was only allowed songs released in 2010, whereas on the most-played list there is obviously much opportunity for older songs to creep in.

1. Tenderoni - Kele
“You think you are one of them”
I have a confession to make. When I first heard this song, I thought it would be much improved with a female such as Luciana taking on the vocal duties. This admittedly probably says more…

Most Listened To Artists of 2010:
Part I: January – June 2010
(Ranking refers to change from the end of 2009 chart)

1. Alphabeat saw the release of The Beat Is... their second album in the UK in 2010, along with such accompanying treats as a cover version of Lady Gaga's Telephone & Bad Romance mashed into one, and Chaka Khan's Ain't Nobody, as well as the Biffco-tastic edit of their third single to be released from the album, DJ
(Up 21)

2. Ke$ha. I remember waiting in anticipation for the release of debut album Animal.…

My Most Listened to songs of 2010 (so far)

1. Ke$ha – TiK ToK
2. Ke$ha – Your Love Is My Drug
3. Alphabeat – DJ
4. Ke$ha – Blah Blah Blah (feat. 3OH!3)
5. 3OH!3 – Starstrukk (feat Katy Perry)
6. Alphabeat – Hole in My Heart
7. Calvin Harris – Flashback
8. Katy Perry – Thinking Of You
9. Katy Perry – If You Can Afford Me
10. Katy Perry – Waking Up In Vegas
10. Alphabeat – The Spell
12. Alphabeat – Hole In My Heart (The Sound Of Arrows Remix)
13. Cheryl Cole – 3 Words…

01. Frankmusik. Frankmusik, my musical crush of 2009 was always going to make it big in my charts for 2009. His debut album was my most anticipated of the year, and despite not being commercially as successful as Vincent would have liked, definitly makes my second best album of 2009. I also love how it is available in three different forms; the original, Vincent's remixes of his own songs, and a gorgeous acoustic version. If the album did dissapoint, it waas because it was put back so many times and seemed watered down from Vincent's previous work. Nonetheless, with…

30. Kid Cudi – Sky Might Fall
29. Lily Allen – Back to the Start
28. Steve Angello & Laidback Luke – Show Me Love 2009

This reworking of a classic dance anthem had me grooving on the dancefloor.

27. Lady GaGa – Pokerface

Everyone else was obsessed with all things GaGa but this is her only track in my top 30.

26. Basement Jaxx – Raindrops (Louis La Roche Rework)
25. Shakira – She Wolf

I was very late to cotton on to the brilliance of She Wolf, otherwise I have no doubt this would have much higher placing.…

TOP 4 GIRLBANDS LAST 3 MONTHS

1. The Saturdays
The Saturdays have leapt into the number one spot not only due to heavy rotation of two fabulous singles, Issues and Just Can’t Get Enough. Also the album has been receiving rotation on Spotify. Nice one Girlies!
2. Girls Aloud
The previously favoured Girlband have slipped. However Untouchable has been receiving reasonable rotation, racking up 20 plays in less than three months.
3. The Pussycat Dolls
have made number 3 thanks to their collaboration with AR Rahman which received heavy rotation during April especially.
4. Sugababes
have slipped all the way…

I think 2009 has already been a better year for music, generally than last year. On a personal level anyway eg. artists I like releasing or planning to release new albums this year.

I was so excited for Lily Allen's It's Not Me It's You. I overplayed it so so much when I first got it… like practically almost every waking minute I was listening to it. At first I thought… wow this is amazing. The over-playing scenario and the inevitable drop in listening to it afterwards has enabled me to take a far more objective view at…

I know, when I do these lists I end up sounding so bloody commercial. It's not my fault… it's just the way I are.

I'm Not Alone: Calvin Harris
Proper TUNEAGE here. Get me some drink and some strobe lights now.

Chinese: Lily Allen
This is just a sweet, sweet, sweet song.

Who'd Have Known: Lily Allen
I kinda like the demo version more as when the Take That sample was put in the tune changed a little (to the Take That tune) which is a shame in my eyes.

Fag Hag: Lily Allen
Proper LOLtastic…