To end the year, I decided to make a list of my favorite songs from the past year. I originally wrote a post somewhat like this and it was on the blog for about an hour before I deleted it. It was WAY too long and it just wasn't my best work. To make it up to you guys, I'm going to write a shorter version of it. I'm only allowing myself to write a maximum of four sentences on why I like each song. Lastly, this is just my opinion (obviously) and these are in no particular order. Let's begin!
1. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Seeing as this song dominated 2015, I thought it would be fitting to begin my post with it. This song was freaking everywhere, and rightfully so. It's one of the catchiest songs of the year and it always makes me want to dance. I'm still not sick of "Uptown Funk", which is saying something considering how overplayed it was.
2. "Shut Up And Dance" by Walk The Moon
This is another one of the biggest songs of the year. Although I was sick of it for a while, I've started liking it now. It's one of the best feel-good songs of the year and always makes me smile.
3. "Can't Feel My Face" by The Weeknd
I like this song because of the beat. It's catchy, funky, and upbeat, unlike a lot of The Weeknd's other songs like "Earned It" and "The Hills". It sounds like something Michael Jackson would release if he were still alive. This song actually took a while to grow on me but I like it now.
4. "Want To Want Me" by Jason Derulo
Continuing with the theme of catchy and upbeat R&B-ish songs, we have the best song Jason Derulo has ever made, "Want To Want Me". I didn't like his songs from last year, like "Talk Dirty" and "Wiggle", but this song surprised me by actually being really good. Jason Derulo shows a lot of charisma in his performance and the beat is infectious.
5. "Love Me Like You Do" by Ellie Goulding
This song is on the soundtrack for Fifty Shades of Grey, which is a movie I haven't seen and don't want to based on what I know about it. However, this song is one of my favorites of the year. I really like a lot of Ellie's songs and this one is no exception. It's just so pretty sounding!
6. "Love Me Harder" by Ariana Grande ft. The Weeknd
I've always liked Ariana Grande's voice and I grew up watching her show Victorious, but her songs have always been just okay to me. However, "Love Me Harder" is definitely the best song she's made. Ariana's and The Weeknd's voices blend together really nicely and they have a lot of chemistry here. Considering Ariana's origins as a Nickelodeon star, I'd say this song is pretty mature-sounding, but that's a good kind of mature.
7. "Style" by Taylor Swift
The pop direction Taylor Swift has been going in lately with her music has worked out amazingly for her. Not only has she made A LOT of money because of it, she's also made some of her best music to date. I love "Style" because it shows off her skills as a songwriter while being upbeat and catchy. It's the best single off of the 1989 album in my opinion.
8. "Wildest Dreams" by Taylor Swift
Although I like "Style" better, I must admit that "Wildest Dreams" is absolutely amazing. It feels like the type of song Lana Del Rey would make, only even better. The beat is calming and beautiful and the song has the well-written lyrics we've come to expect from Taylor. Also, the music video is one of the best Taylor has made.
9. "Centuries" by Fall Out Boy
I thought it made sense to add two songs by Fall Out Boy after the two songs by Taylor Swift. "Centuries" is a favorite of mine because it just sounds epic. It's a song I would listen to while getting ready to save the world. It would also make great movie trailer music.
10. "Uma Thurman" by Fall Out Boy
"Uma Thurman" defined 2015 for me, more or less. It's the song that made Fall Out Boy become one of my favorite bands and the song I listened to the most by choice. I don't even know why I like it as much as I do. When I heard it for the first time, everything just clicked for me.
11. "Lean On" by Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft. MØ
Out of all the songs on my list, this one took the longest to grow on me. I eventually started liking it because it's just so chill and laid-back. That beat is also really infectious. It's one of my favorite songs of the year (obviously it is, since it wouldn't be on this list if it wasn't).
12. "Riptide" by Vance Joy
This song makes me want to learn how to play the ukulele. Both the instruments and Vance Joy's singing are calm and relaxed. The lyrics are also some of my favorite of the year, especially the opening lines.
13. "G.D.F.R" by Flo Rida ft. Sage the Gemini & Lookas
This is quite possibly one of the most stupidly charming songs of the year. I don't really like the rapping, but the saxophone beat is so much fun. It's probably the catchiest and infectious beat of the year. "G.D.F.R" is the biggest guilty pleasure of 2015 for me.
14. "Time of Our Lives" by Pitbull ft. Ne-Yo
I've never really liked Pitbull that much, but "Time of Our Lives" is a genuinely good song in my opinion. Pitbull raps about living life to the fullest and how bad times will always get better. It's actually a pretty good message, especially coming from Pitbull. The chorus provided by Ne-Yo is the best part of the song, though.
15. "Sorry" by Justin Bieber
Last but not least on my list is a song by an artist I despised until this year. 2015 will be remembered as the year Justin Bieber started making good music, and "Sorry" is his best song to date. The beat is incredibly catchy and Justins voice actually sounds really sincere. I don't know if I forgive him for making bad music and being a terrible person, but this song is the best thing he's done and I give Justin the imaginary "Most Improved" award of 2015.
Okay, there's my list. Agree, disagree, I don't care, because at the end of the day, it's my opinion. I hope 2016 gives us more good music. See you next year!
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