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Big God is great! I wasn't so into it at first but it became one of my faves on the album.

Space Cowboy and The Good Side too :clap3:

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Falling Into Me is a slay :worship:

Space Cowboy, The Good Side, Disarray :heart2: 

Big God is just okay for me 

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i'm bad at sticking to a schedule what can i say

 

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Christine and the Queens

La marcheuse

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I much prefer the French version of this to the English one although both are amazing. Like many of Christine's songs, I couldn't tell you exactly what this is about but the conviction with which Christine delivers the vocals and the gorgeous, understated production make this an excellent single.

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SOPHIE

Faceshopping

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Arguably the strongest of SOPHIE's singles so far, Faceshopping is explosive and confident from the moment the synths kick in. It doesn't let up for any of its four minute run time and the unexpectedly excellent bridge is a welcome addition to the song.

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JPEGMAFIA & Yung Midpack

Rainbow Six

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The left-wing Hades snapped on this. Rainbow Six is cold, almost industrially so, in both its production and its delivery. The production is really what shines on this.

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Wume

Shadow

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Songs like Shadow are where Wume seem to shine. It's more pure electronic than most of their previous material and it seems clear to me that this is where their sound - mainly a mix of electronics and drums with sparing vocals - works best.

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Ariana Grande

thank u, next

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thank u, next becomes an empowerment anthem in its second verse and that's where the song really blooms. It's fun, confident and catchy. What's not to like?

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Tove Styrke

Sway

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Tove Styrke's synthpop works best on Sway. Lyrically it's not more than a love story but the production and simple euphoria the song exudes makes it the great single that it is.

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The 1975

Love It If We Made It

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2018 was disappointing for the 1975 in terms of releasing quality material but I can't deny that they snapped on Love It. I've rewritten what I'm trying to say about this song like three times but it sounds like i'm dragging it so just know that I do like it.

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Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa

One Kiss

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This is pretty much universally liked right? What can I say that hasn't been said before? I'm actually just fed up of doing writeups honestly.

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Earl Sweatshirt & Navy Blue

The Mint

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The Infrared reference alone makes this deserving of being so high.

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Low

Fly

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Is this about a breakup? I think so. The understated, minimal production backs the delicate, fractured vocals of Mimi Parker on Low's best single this year.

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will reply to everyone's comments and comment on other people's countdowns in a bit x i'm kind of super fed up of writeups already and i still have 30 more songs + 50 albums and HMs so :) 

 

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Hoping to see Christine at least one more time :miley: As much as I like La marcheuse (and also agree that French version is better), there were many better tracks on the album

Wig at Faceshopping, Rainbow Six, thank u, next, LIIWMI and One Kiss :yas:

Didn't expect to see Fly this high :eek: Can't say I'm mad tho, because it's my favorite track from the album

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i'm kind of super fed up of writeups already

should have cut the lists in half :) 

 

faceshopping the best song here... she should have made immaterial a single too so she could snatch an even higher spot

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On 12/19/2018 at 7:33 PM, Navyofbadgals said:

LEG, Kacey and Kimbra :heart2: 

Big God was pretty good, esp considering the album sucked oop!

i see a lie!

 

On 12/19/2018 at 7:42 PM, Tom Vercetti said:

I know the glitchy breakdown on only acting wasn't that favored but idk I don't mind it. 

was it not? i think it's fine and adds something to the song :michael:

 

On 12/19/2018 at 7:56 PM, Body Electrician said:

Big God was cute but started to annoy me after a while

i had this with the end of love but it regrew on me after a while

 

On 12/19/2018 at 8:00 PM, volition said:

i didn't like ltdott that much when it came out but overtime it grew to be a favourite, i think it's just a bit tamer than her other tracks

only acting, falling into me, and disarray :heart2: but i like nearly everything here

same with TV, it not having something as explosive or eventful as totw's bridge, everybody knows' outro or human's chorus made it a grower

 

On 12/19/2018 at 8:00 PM, madonnas said:

ONLY ACTING WAY TOO LOW

Falling Into Me, LWDOTV, Big God, and Good Side are good.  The Good Side is such a cute Sufjan Clone Clown song.

the good side is very sufjan-lite but at least it does it well

 

On 12/19/2018 at 8:04 PM, JGibson said:

Space Cowboy :worship:

:alexz: 

 

On 12/19/2018 at 9:27 PM, theblackestday said:

falling into me, symbol, space cowboy, big god, only acting, disarray :jonny:
the good side is troye's best song

where is the lie?

 

On 12/19/2018 at 9:36 PM, Eeveelution said:

I like everything except Lower the Tone and Big Fad. Some should be higher that's all I'm gonna say.

will be interested to see who you're talking about :thing: 

 

On 12/19/2018 at 9:41 PM, Wicked said:

I like FJM too but.... He kind of became a bit stale after Honeybear. He needs to switch gears some.

fair criticism but i still enjoy what he's doing so i'll welcome more of the same as long as it doesn't become reductive 

 

On 12/19/2018 at 10:13 PM, wabayou said:

Good side :clap3: 

:clap3:

 

On 12/19/2018 at 10:29 PM, World Eater said:

Not that I see what's your #50, I'm glad it's not any higher 477959069102112769.png?v=1 We stan Falling Into Me, symbol, Space Cowboy, Only Acting and Disarray :clap3:

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On 12/19/2018 at 10:55 PM, Vilppu said:

picking songs i would pick AND

 

 

 

just say you wanna be me say it !!

oop you got me :oh: 

 

On 12/20/2018 at 11:38 AM, Sbbmsve said:

Kimbra slaying again :clap3:FJM’s album sucked but that cover is a SERVE. The Good Side is the break up song of the year :emofish: KKB almost broke my heaphones nsjdj, but worth it :jonny4: Falling Into Me is an anthem, it will be a classic in the future oh yes it will!

Kimbra she can't lose huh?

 

On 12/20/2018 at 12:31 PM, Reinvention said:

Keep seeing this Kacey woman everywhere - suppose it's high time I go see what all the fuss is about.

i know this was coincidental but she has an excellent song called High Time that you should absolutely check out!

 

On 12/20/2018 at 2:20 PM, Mark Rih said:

Kacey and Florence :clap3:

I need to check out some of the others (not Troye tho :oh: )

if you can listen to 5S*S and R*ta you can listen to Troye :oh: 

 

On 12/20/2018 at 4:18 PM, Superpower said:

The Good Side and Falling Into Me :jonny5:

I really tried getting into Double Negative but it just kept boring me :rip: 

:'( that's a shame because I personally think it's great

 

On 12/20/2018 at 8:05 PM, TheWayWeWere said:

Falling Into Me :smitten: 

Space Cowboy is great :jonny: 

Big God vid is great, song on the other side..is questionable .. :skull: 

 

that is a questionable opinion :eli: 

 

On 12/20/2018 at 8:37 PM, ChapelHooker said:

Lower the Tone is a SOT highlight for sure :clap3:

 

and Falling Into Me is a IAE highlight for sure :clap3:

 

and Disarray is a DN highlight for sure :clap3:

 

Big God, The Good Side, Only Acting :jonny5:

 

these choices are pure gold!

:jonny2::heart2: 

 

21 hours ago, artangel said:

Disarray WHEEEEEEEEEEEW :jonny5:

:katie2: 

 

18 hours ago, Pink Matter said:

You made several points with Falling Into Me :clap3: 

Lower The Tone is also a nice pick but I felt there were better songs on the album.

there are definitely better songs on Someone Out There (and spoilers also better singles :mandown:)

 

17 hours ago, potent said:

Big God is great! I wasn't so into it at first but it became one of my faves on the album.

Space Cowboy and The Good Side too :clap3:

:clap3: 

 

7 hours ago, Navyofbadgals said:

soo

Image result for it's coming you little bitch

 

7 hours ago, Lazuli said:

Falling Into Me is a slay :worship:

Space Cowboy, The Good Side, Disarray :heart2: 

Big God is just okay for me 

Hunger, SFOS and Patricia are my three least favourites on HAH so Big God was an easy favourite single from the album for me

 

i'll try to post 30-21 but ugh i really hate this :skull: 

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TU,N got stale quickly because after one listen you realize it's still impersonal and bland. The name dropping doesn't do much except remind you who she's dated. It reminds me of Ed Sheeran tbh. It sounds nice though.

 

Faceshopping & The Mint are my favs :heart2:

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1 hour ago, Unoriginal said:

This is pretty much universally liked right?

NO!

 

La Marcheuse :clap3: 

 

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2018 was disappointing for the 1975 in terms of releasing quality material

Why tell lies? ?

 

Fly, One Kiss, thank u, next, Sway, Faceshopping and La Marcheuse ? 

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Love It If We Made It ❤️:party:

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La marcheuse :jonny: yeah, french version is superior one :alexz: 

TUN :clap3: 

Sway is flawless :jonny: 

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thank u next suuucks but thankfully there is one kiss, sophie, earl, peggy, and low to redeem the section!

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Great set! I like everything except Wume (I don't know it) and La Marcheuse (I don't remember it).

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The serves with Faceshopping, Rainbow Six, One Kiss, and the worst song on Double Negative, ugh

 

giphy.webps

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Wooo Ariana and Calvin/Dua :clap3:

and The 1975, yes :jonny: everyone is snubbing them, ugh

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I've never heard a Low song in my life.

Faceshopping is my ave in this list.  The rest is HM worthy like the CATQ song and TUN and One Kiss but they still bop. 

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Chris, Sohpie, Dua, Earl, and Low :clap3: 

I find TUN to be overrated

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YASSSSSS AT THANK U NEXT, WHAT A SONG. ARI DID THAT.

One Kiss was a summer bop.

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La marcheuse/The walker is overrated and thats that on that

if doesnt matter isnt on this list im gonna set fire to your list x

 

Faceshopping gave me plastic surgery after one listen, her power

Sway is on my list too, our minds. A SONG

Love it if we made it is a modern anthem

thank u next is a serve

 

Wume :pukey:

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One Kiss is the most lifeless song ever.. like the guy who caused my families acc*ident... 

 

LIIWMI :clap3: 

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Christine and The 1975 best from this set :clap3:

Not familiar with or not a fan of the others, I'd be interested to check Tove Styrke though.

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la marcheuse :clap3:
faceshopping whew a single... girl I- that cover for rainbow six
thank u next  :clap3:
sway, love it if we made it ? , one kiss a bop

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One Kiss is cute, but one of Dua's weakest songs 

 

thank u, next :heart2:

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Grimes & HANA

We Appreciate Power

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This is 100% too high but it's too late to change it now. I LOVED it the first two or so weeks it was out and then forgot about it completely. I relistened to it a few times to do this writeup a few days ago and it's fine but possibly a minute too long.

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Natalie Prass

Sisters

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Sisters is very soulful and mature anthem of female solidarity. The production almost has jazzy elements to it which I love. The lyrics are simple but they do what they intend to do and the anthemic chorus is great.

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Rae Morris

Dancing with Character

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Rae said this is about an old couple she knew in a local bar who used to dance together most nights. One of the partners died but the other half still goes and dances because it reminds him of her and if that isn't the purest, most heartfelt song of the year I don't know what is.

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#27

Lana Del Rey

Mariners Apartment Complex

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When Mariners Apartment Complex first came out I really didn't like it but thankfully I came to my senses and realised this is probably her second best lead single. Lyrically this is better than almost anything from Lust for Life and the production calls back to Honeymoon and Ultraviolence, particularly in the last minute. It's a genuinely stunning track that has an impressive amount of replay value even still and will certainly go down as one of Lana's finest songs to date.

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Julia Holter

I Shall Love 2

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I Shall Love 2 builds to a glorious crescendo beginning about halfway into the track. It swells rather than explodes and blooms into such a wonderful release you can't help but marvel at just how beautiful the song is. It's its own little world that you're leaving as soon as you've entered it but, for the five minutes you're there, it's pure bliss.

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Beach House

Alien

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Alien sweetie I'm so sorry you were left off 7 it's not what you deserve. This is what Dark Spring and Dive would sound like if they were combined. 

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Ex:Re

Romance

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Romance is about a hookup: a cold, empty hookup where Daughter frontwoman Elena feels used and uncomfortable. It's an unsettling story backed by incredible ambient production that is almost slightly house-y.

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Ariana Grande

God is a woman

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Ariana's best single of the year is undeniably God is a woman. The production, the vocals and the stunning choral outro make this one of Grande's strongest singles to date, on which she celebrates female sexual liberation and domination in the bedroom.

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Adrianne Lenker

cradle

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A simple but effective folk song that describes two people unwilling to communicate at the end of a relationship. The chorus is beautiful and the production is suitably excellent.

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#21

Let's Eat Grandma

Hot Pink

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SOPHIE and Let's Eat Grandma snapped on this. Using pink as a symbolism for feminism and the embrace of both masculinity and femininity, Let's Eat Grandma singers Rosa and Jennny sing over signature SOPHIE electronics on their strongest single to date.

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