10) Kanye West – Monster (Feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver & Nicki Minaj) Though the first song in my top 10 was released as a Kanye West record, he really isn’t the star of Monster. With undoubtedly the rap verse of the year, and one so frantically incredible that it’s to blame for the … Continue reading
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Best of 2010: Best Single 20-11
20) Example – Won’t Go Quietly One of the first songs I ever considered for an end of year list on release near the start of 2010, Won’t Go Quietly is Example’s best single so far. With a thumping bassline and meaningless but catchy lyrics, this club smash felt fresh all year. 19) Bruno Mars … Continue reading
Best of 2010: Best Single 30-21
Best of 2010: Best Single 40-31
Here we go, this is the big one, Best Single of 2010. With multiple entries from Rihanna, Lady GaGa and some unexpected latecomers, what could be at the top? The first two posts will feature just album artwork, while the top 20 will give an overview why those selected songs were my favourite of the … Continue reading
Best of 2010: Top 25 Albums 10-1
10) Aphrodite – Kylie Minogue The Australian queen of Pop made a huge comeback, and produced her most predictably ‘Kylie’ effort to date. I have no problem with that, as this is exactly the sort of album fans were hoping for. Full of ‘Kylie moments’ from the elation in the Put Your Hands Up instrumental … Continue reading
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Best of 2010
Here we are, nearing the end of the year, and I’ve put together lists of the best 2010 had to offer. This page will be updated whenever a new List goes Live. Music Best Debut AlbumBest Music VideoTop 25 Albums of 2010: 25-11Top 25 Albums of 2010: 10-1Top 40 Singles of 2010: 40-31Top 40 Singles … Continue reading
Best of 2010: Top 25 Albums 25-11
2010 has been an incredible year for music, a fact few can deny. With emerging talent from both the UK and US delivering stellar debut records, those artists returning with new music for the new year had even more of a challenge if they were to beat the new breed. These are my picks for … Continue reading
Best of 2010: Best Music Video
Coming into 2010, the expectations for music videos could not have been higher, opening the year with Single Ladies, and closing it with Bad Romance, it’s easy to forget just how many incredible videos there were in 2009. With Gaga setting the standard for Music Video events, and the VMAs being even bigger this year, … Continue reading
Best Of 2010: Best Debut Album
In a time where artists can sell millions of singles before even heading to the studio to record their debut album, there can be a lot of pressure to deliver once the LP finally arrives. These are my 3 most promising debuts of 2010, the first of my series of Best of 2010 articles sure … Continue reading
Can a leak actually help sales?
3 days ago, one of the most anticipated albums of 2010 leaked onto the net. Renowned for his hatred of leaks within his company, Kanye West’s new record may well have leaked at just the right time. Without going into details (I plan on reviewing the album in full next month) My Beautiful Dark Twisted … Continue reading
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