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Posted by: *Tim 28th September 2014, 10:41 AM

23 of you have voted in the rate, which saw plenty of low marks, but also a lot of high marks.
The 2 late additions to the rate, The Map and With Or Without You, both failed to gain more than 10 votes and therefor have been excluded.

Starting today, so get your predicionts/hopes at the ready (soz for taking so long, college/uni life is though yo)

Songs yet to be revealed
All Night Long (feat. Pitbull)
Bad Boys (feat. Flo Rida)
Beating Still
Before It Explodes (feat. Bruno Mars)
Before The Rain
Between The Sheets
Bounty Hunter
Broken Heels
Bury Me (6 Feet Under)
Christmas Time
Dangerous
Day Dream
Daylight Robbery
Devil In Me
Dumb
Elephant (feat. Erick Morillo)
Everybody Hurts (as part of Helping Haiti)
Fear Of Flying
Fire
Fix You
Good Night Good Morning (feat. Ne-Yo)
Gotta Go
Hallelujah
Heartbreak On Hold
Hero (as part of The X Facotr finalists 2008)
It's Over
Leave A Message (Intro)
Let It Go
Light Of A Dreamer
Love You That Much
More (feat. Rune RK)
Nothing But The Girl
Oh La La
Overcome
Perfect
Seduce You
Silent Night
Sitting On Top Of The World
Start Without You (feat. Laza Morgan)
The Silence
They Don't Know
This Love Will Survive
Tonight
Try
Turbulence
What Happens On The Dancefloor (feat. Cobra Starship)
What Money Can't Buy
Where Do Hearts Go?
You Broke My Heart

Posted by: Rabbit Heart 28th September 2014, 10:47 AM

'Leave a Message' to win

Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 28th September 2014, 10:59 AM

Broken Heels for the win

Posted by: HausofKubrick 28th September 2014, 11:04 AM

Heartbreak on Hold to win

I am here for this

Posted by: *Tim 28th September 2014, 11:11 AM

49. Leave A Message (Intro)
Average: 2,50
Lovers:
8.0: HausofKubrick

Haters to the left:
-1.0: AdamAloud

48. Where Do Hearts Go?
Average: 3,26
Lovers:
7.0: Jonjo, Ultraviolence, Regina, Nick F1

Haters to the left:
-1.0: Aprilconda, Josephstyles, SceneofSIXCrimes

47. Fix You
Average: 4,25
Lovers:
7.0: Jonjo, Nick F1

Haters to the left:
0.0: jsilv

46. Day Dream
Average: 4,28
Lovers:
10.0: Aprilconda

Haters to the left:
0.0: Jsilv



The ruthlessness by some of y'all

Alexandra's EP #NewRules loses half of it's tracks as Daydream, Fix You and Leave A Message leave us at 46, 47 and 49. Josh shows his true bitchy colours as he rates every track a 00.0 and Bal showcases us a curious case of mindless stanning as he gives Leave A Message an 8.

Daydream and Fix you arn't as bad as people are making it out to be. Surely the whole EP was an embarrasment, but Day Dream is lyrically quite good (Slay that cheating bast*rd gurl) and Fix You is an amazing cover. None are good enough to be in Alex's top 40 tho and she should step up her game for album #3.

In #48 is the biggest embarassment yet imo. Not that it's absolutely horrific. Alexandra's vocal are good on Where Do Hearts Go?, but it's the cheesy lyrics, the demoish production and the fact that this stalled at #231 on iTunes on release and probably made about 10p for charity, what makes it so bad. The embarrassment was real when Alexandra released this, received a major backlash from her "true fans" and caused a lot of drama within the stanbase, which I shall not adress.

Posted by: Liаm 28th September 2014, 11:14 AM

Fire to bomb spectacularly please.

Posted by: jsilv 28th September 2014, 11:18 AM

what even was that new rules ep, cant believe i had to listen to it tim

Posted by: JosephStyles 28th September 2014, 11:18 AM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Sep 28 2014, 12:14 PM)

Posted by: *Tim 28th September 2014, 11:20 AM

QUOTE(JosephStyles @ Sep 28 2014, 11:18 AM)

"Haters to the left" in the centre what is this craziness Tim

Posted by: *Tim 28th September 2014, 11:49 AM

45. Everybody Hurts (as part of Helping Haiti)
Average: 4,36
Lovers:
10.0: Ultraviolence

Haters to the left:
0.0: *Tim, Adamloud, Mr. Aly, Regina

44. Seduce You
Average: 4,55
Lovers:
9.0: Draper, SceneofSIXCrimes

Haters to the left:
0.0: jsilv

43. Try
Average: 4,75
Lovers:
8.0: Draper, Jonjo

Haters to the left:
0.0: jsilv

42. Christmas Time
Average: 4,76
Lovers:
8.5: Adam92

Haters to the left:
0.0: jsilv

41. What Money Can't Buy
Average: 4,76
Lovers:
8.5: Josephstyles

Haters to the left:
1.0: ScenesofSIXCrimes



So our next bunch sees yet another charity single leave. Everybody Hurts was released after the Haïti eathquak that destroyed the whole entire country and being the saint she is, Alexandra signed up to help and even went there herself as part of Helping Haïti. The song reached #1 and sold 453.000 copies in its first week. The highest for a UK charity single in the 21st century. It charted in various countries all over the world, including Australia (yass Alex, get that Aussie top 30), Germany, Italy and Sweden.

Also leaving us are Seduce You and Try, both track from #NewRules. Secude You was deemed the best of a bad bunch, but has since been removed from Soundcloud, leaving fans to speculate if she was intending to use it for her album, but that dream was crushed when we found out the beat was used in another song I can't remember.
Try is just plain bad, can't help it. Josh once again showcases his vile intentions with all them 00's.

Christmas Time ends the journey at #42. Released as part of an EP called "Christmas Gift" on Christmas Day, it was a pleasant surprise. Alexandra teased the gift for quite a while and the song didn't embarrass us. However it's cheesy lyrics rubbed many the wrong way.

Just missing out on the top 40 is our first Heartbreak On Hold track, What Money Can't Buy. It is the only ballad on the track, which makes it seem like it was stuck on the behind just because Alex wanted it to. Alexandra wrote it when she was younger, but the song itself is just bad. Even I hate it and have deleted it from my iTunes.

Posted by: HausofKubrick 28th September 2014, 11:50 AM

OMG.com screaming at that first section

I'll have you know my "stanning" for 'Leave A Message" is purely ironic, promise!!

She really lost it with that EP. Like to the point where it's so bad, it's actually quite endearing (and I love her for it).

Posted by: HausofKubrick 28th September 2014, 11:54 AM

'What Money Can't Buy' is BAD. Especially coming after the incredible 'Sitting On Top Of The World' on the album.

Is 'Bounty Hunter' the highest from '#newrules' then?? Slaying as it should be.

Posted by: JosephStyles 28th September 2014, 11:56 AM

What Money Can't Buy is good but suffers from coming after 11 mostly dance-pop tracks WHERE'S THE COHESION ALEX

Posted by: *Tim 28th September 2014, 12:02 PM

QUOTE(JosephStyles @ Sep 28 2014, 11:56 AM)

What Money Can't Buy is good but suffers from coming after 11 mostly dance-pop tracks WHERE'S THE COHESION ALEX

Posted by: ✖ ketalina ✖ 28th September 2014, 12:22 PM

leave a message last????? the message says alexandra i *LOVE* ur new up and i'm sorry but that's not what i'm seeing here and i rly feel like u've all failed her?

Posted by: *Tim 28th September 2014, 12:27 PM

You let ha down by not even voting so you're the biggest failure of them all xo

Posted by: *Tim 28th September 2014, 12:30 PM

40. Love You That Much
Average: 5,26
Lovers:
8.0: Adam92, jsilv, Draper

Haters to the left:
1.0: Davidson

39. Bounty Hunter
Average: 5,38
Lovers:
9.0: Aprilconda, *Tim

Haters to the left:
-1.0: Acidburn

38. Devil In Me
Average: 5,45
Lovers:
9.0: Draper

Haters to the left:
2.0: *Tim

37. More (feat. Rune RK)
Average: 5,77
Lovers:
10.0: J▼hnkm

Haters to the left:
-1.0: Draper

36. Daylight Robbery
Average: 5,80
Lovers:
10.0: *Tim, Aprilconda, Adam92

Haters to the left:
0.0: Davidson


WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE?! DAYLIGHT ROBBERY IS ONE OF THE BEST TRACK ON HEARTBREAK ON HOLD AND YOU ALLOWED IT TO FINISH #36?! GURL BYE DONE WITH Y"ALL!

One a more serious note, Alexandra's most annoying song ever Love You That Much ends the day just inside the top 40. One of the biggest duds of a not so perfect (but still incredibly good) pop album. Everything about it just annoys me.

Bounty Hunter wins the award for the highest track from #NewRules. I'm not sure if that's a good or a bad thing, but let's keep it positive people! Bounty Hunter is often refered to as one of the best tracks and the one that has potential for an actual album track! Besides the cringeworthy parent talk at the start, it's actually really good!

Bonus track from Heartbreak On Hold, Devil In Me is up next at #38. The track right was a bonus track, but I'd have preferred it to be left off and replaced by Shots For The DJ (feat. Pitbull) or More, both are considerably better. More however only did a little better ending at #37. THe dancepop song shits on your faves discography, so shame on y'all.

Both Draper and Davidson are serving us a class in "How to piss of Tim 101". With a 0 to Daylight Robbery, a -1 to More and a 9 to Devil In Me, these 2 know how to rub me the wrong way. Get it together guys!

Posted by: ✖ ketalina ✖ 28th September 2014, 12:32 PM

QUOTE(*Tim @ Sep 28 2014, 01:27 PM)

Posted by: *Tim 28th September 2014, 12:32 PM

QUOTE(✖ ketalina ✖ @ Sep 28 2014, 12:32 PM)

Posted by: *Tim 28th September 2014, 12:51 PM

35. Fear Of Flying
Average: 5,81
Lovers:
8.0: *Tim, Jack500

Haters to the left:
3.0:ScenesofSIXCrimes


34. Light Of A Dreamer
Average: 6,13
Lovers:
9.0: *Tim

Haters to the left:
3.0: ScenesofSIXCrimes


33. Silent Night
Average: 6,29
Lovers:
10.0: Aprilconda, Ultraviolence

Haters to the left:
0.0: jsilv


32. This Love Will Survive
Average: 6,35
Lovers:
10.0: jsilv

Haters to the left:
1.0: Liam, troylovesmusic


31. Bury Me (6 Feet Under)
Average: 6,41
Lovers:
10.0: jsilv, Nick F1

Haters to the left:
3.0: J▼hnkm, HausofKurbick

Leaving us at #35 and #34 are 2 leaked tracks, Fear Of Flying and Light Of A Dreamer.
Both tracks leaked as part of a massive leak on SyCo's side, in which various Leona and Alexandra tracks leaked, when Alexandra was preparing for the release of Overcome and Bad Boys. Both are excellent tracks and could've replaced a fair few tracks on her albums (What Happens On The Dancefloor anyone?!). Trust ScenesofSixCrimes to mark them low tho...

Silent Night at #33 was first performed by Alexandra on The X Factor: The Final, as part of her 4 song bid to win the contest. SInce then fans ahd been asking for a studio recording of it and Alexandra finally decided to grant our wish. Alexandra's lush vocals were amazing on this track, altho I'm still no fan of the song itself, but each to their own I guess.

I can't believe I'm about to introduce this song to the stage, but at #32 we find This Love Will Survive. HOW?! It's just so good and definately one of my favourites from Alexandra's 2nd album! Y'all need Jesus.
The next song however, I shall not weep for. Bury Me (6 Feet Under) ends at #31 and deservedly so. Bury Me is good, but a complete dud on a perfect pop album. It's just so much worse than the rest of Overcome.

Posted by: Heezus 28th September 2014, 12:53 PM

Those averages are BAD.

Posted by: jsilv 28th September 2014, 12:53 PM

This Love Will Survive and Bury Me are so good

Posted by: April 28th September 2014, 01:12 PM

QUOTE(*Tim @ Sep 28 2014, 01:30 PM)

Posted by: HausofKubrick 28th September 2014, 01:16 PM

LMAO April drag em

Looking at this and there isn't actually a song i go back to been revealed yet. So many duds :S but the goodness will start flowing soon i'm sure~

Posted by: Acidburn 28th September 2014, 07:28 PM

Her New Rules EP was complete awful and no big shocks so far, I reckon that Don't Let Me Start Without You will be out in the next bunch

Posted by: Liаm 28th September 2014, 07:46 PM

This Love Will Survive is aural pain. Bury Me is pretty good though!

Posted by: *Tim 28th September 2014, 07:53 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Sep 28 2014, 07:46 PM)

Posted by: Cameron 29th September 2014, 12:54 PM

'The Silence' to slay please.

Also, any reason why it is back in the top 200 on itunes?

Posted by: mr_aly 29th September 2014, 01:29 PM

I like 'Love You That Much', cheesy as it is.

Posted by: *Tim 29th September 2014, 03:36 PM

QUOTE(Cameron @ Sep 29 2014, 12:54 PM)

Posted by: *Tim 30th September 2014, 09:52 AM

30. They Don't Know
Average: 6,43
Lovers:
9.0: Nick F1
8.0: troylovesmusic, Joe, jsilv

Haters to the left:
3.0: SceneofSixCrimes
2.0: Aprilconda

29. Hero (as part of The X Factor finalists 2008)
Average: 6,50
Lovers:
10.0: JosephStyles, Ryan
09.0: troylovesmusic, Jonjo, Acidburn, Liam, Aprilconda

Haters to the left:
2.0: Joe
0.0: Mr. Aly, Regina

28. Sitting On Top Of The World
Average: 6,63
Lovers:
10.0: Regina, HausofKubrick
9.0: Josephstyles, Adam92, Nick F1

Haters to the left:
3.0: Aprilconda, Davidson
2.0: SceneofSixCrimes

27. Gotta Go
Average: 6,80
Lovers:
9.0: Adam92, jsilv
8.0: Josephstyles, Nick F1, *Tim, troylovesmusic, Liam, Ultraviolence

Haters to the left:
5.0: Acidburn, Regina
3.0: ScenesofSixCrimes, Mr. Aly

26. Beating Still
Average: 6,81
Lovers:
11.0: Regina
10.0: *Tim, Jack500

Haters to the left:
4.0: SceneofSixCrimes, Pippa, Ultraviolence
1.0: Acidburn

Opening the top 30 is Overcome track and heartfelt ballad They Don't Know, about how nobody knows what a broken hearted person goes through at that particular moment.
Lovely track, but definately album material. Following is a cover of Mariah Carey's Hero, which was released as a charity single when Alexandra competed on The X Factor in 2008.
The song went to #1 in both Ireland and the UK, selling 313k in it's first week, totalling to 1.2 million.

This time 'round we lose 2 magnificent Heartbreak On Hold tracks. Sittting On Top Of The World and my favourite from the album Beating Still. Both are excellent gems on a very underrated album, but I'll never get how Beating Still was not released as a single, let alone how it was demoted to a bonus track on the digital deluxe edition. Alex's team was the pits back then....

Leaving us at #27 is Alexandra's Gotta Go, also an amazing track, altho slightly overshadowed by the rest of the album. Ugh, how much I long for the days when Alex used to create cracking tunes, with great lyrics, production and funding

Posted by: HausofAquarius 30th September 2014, 10:04 AM

' Sitting On Top Of The World' is so good one of the album highlights.

'Beating Still' is ok too, if a little basic.

Posted by: mr_aly 30th September 2014, 01:14 PM

No losses. Gawd, so much filler in her discography.

Posted by: Heezus 30th September 2014, 01:41 PM

Beating Still is amazing

Posted by: *Tim 1st October 2014, 08:18 PM

25. Dangerous
Average: 6,84
Lovers:
10.0: Regina
9.0: Acidburn

Haters to the left:
4.0: ScenesofSixCrimes
2.0: Aprilconda

24. It's Over
Average: 6,95
Lovers:
10.0: *Tim
9.0: Jack500, Jonjo

Haters to the left:
4.0: Aprilconda
3.0: ScenesofSixCrimes

23. Oh La La
Average: 7.00
Lovers:
10.0: Nick F1, Regina, Aprilconda, JosephStyles
9.5: Adam92

Haters to the left:
2.0: ScenesofSixCrimes
1.0: Acidburn

22. Fire
Average: 7,26
Lovers:
10.0: Regina, Ryan
9.5: Josephstyles

Haters to the left:
5.0: Acidburn
-1.0: Liam

21. Turbulence
Average: 7,33
Lovers:
10.0: Jonjo, *Tim
9.0: Regina, Adam92, J▼hnkm

Haters to the left:
6.0: Aprilconda, AdamAloud, NickF1, Mr. Aly
5.0: Pippa, Joe


Continuing the revealing at #25, we find the first Overcome track, Dangerous. Dangerous was first released as the B-Side to Bad Boys and was later added as one of the bonus tracks in Japan. The guitar heavy song was something different from Alex, who went on to release an album full of electronic pop bangers. Alexandra's strong vocals shone on the track, as well as on another bonus track, which ended at #24, It's Over.
I immediately fell in love with the song as soon as I discovered it's existence. Having purchased the album in physical form, I had no idea another iTunes bonus track existed.
Written and demoed by Ne-Yo, the song shows off Alexandra's voice very well.

Next up are 2 Heartbreak On Hold tracks, Oh La La and Fire, in 23rd and 22nd place. Oh La La was performed once by Alexandra in an MTV session and I'm glad that was the only one. The song is so generic it pains me, altho I do like it. I, however, absolutly love the afrobeat version of this.

Liam will be pleased to see Fire at #22, altho he'll probably complain about it being 20 places too high. I however really like the song, which was written by Autumn Rowe. "Call 999, it's a problem".

Just misisng out on the top 20 is my favouriteleak by Alexandra and I have no ideawhy it did not make Overcome. Iteasily could've replaced Bury Me or They Don't Know as an album track and if I'm honest, I'd consider it single worthy.
Despite being a demo, it shits on other popgirls' album tracks. I'm blaming Simon for not releasing this and I thank those 2 German kids who leaked the tracks with all my heart

Posted by: JosephStyles 1st October 2014, 08:21 PM

Fire is FABULOUS and does not deserve the hate it gets. Oh La La is way too low

Posted by: *Tim 2nd October 2014, 01:19 PM

20. Good Night Good Morning (feat. Ne-Yo)
Average: 7,39
Lovers:
10.0: troylovesmusic, Jonjo, Adam92, Nick F1
9.0: JosephStyles, Acidburn, Liam, *Tim, jsilv, SceneofSixCrimes

Haters to the left:
5.0: J▼hnkm, Pippa, Joe, HausofKubrick
4.0: Mr. Aly

Opening the top 20 is Alexandra's collaboration with Ne-Yo, Good Night Good Morning. It was first recorded by Brandy, as were other songs recorded by Alexandra.
Alexandra's seductive vocals, Ne-Yo's writing talents and StarGate's productions are what makes this song a standout track on a near flawless album on first listen.
Tipped by fans as a must-be-a-single track, Alexandra left this as an album gem, in favour of several other bangers.
The "this beat iscrazy, this cub amazing" chants are just so catchy and give this song an extra oompfh. I still believe this would've made a crazy single and even could've grabbed the attention as a summer single ahead of Bad Boys.






19. Before The Rain
Average: 7,45
Lovers:
10.0: Liam
9.0: troylovesmusic, SceneofSixCrimes, Ryan., Regina, AdamAloud, J▼hnkm

Haters to the left:
5.0: Acidburn, Draper
4.0: Mr. Aly

Next up is a ballad from the re-release of Overcome, The Overcome Deluxe Edition (still a horrible name), Before The Rain.
It's not one of Alexandra's best ballads (The Silence, Overcome >>>>>), but it's very pleasant eegardless. Especially the final chorus, in which Alexandra shows off her massive belts.
Before The Rain has never been one of my faves, but it's good regardless

Posted by: *Tim 2nd October 2014, 03:18 PM

18. Nothing But The Girl
Average: 7,52
Lovers:
10.0: AdamAloud
9.0: troylovesmusic, JosephStyles, jsilv, Nick F1, Joe, Draper

Haters to the left:
5.0: Mr. Aly
3.0: ScenesofSixCrimes

Landing at #18 is yet another Overcome track. Nothing But The Girl was also written by Ne-Yo and produced by Stargate, just like Good Night Good Morning.
This is the worse one of the 2 tho. Nothing But The Girl is a nice up tempo bop, but seems a bit odd to be sung by Alexandra. I've always cringed at the song's lyrics, due to her being a woman, but singing to be a man in the song?!
It has always confused me and till this day still irks me. I really do like it tho, but it's one of the duds on Overcome.





17. You Broke My Heart
Average: 7,52
Lovers:
10.0: Nick F1, Adam92
9.0: Ryan., Davidson, Jonjo, J▼hnkm

Haters to the left:
6.0: AdamAloud, Joe, SceneofSixCrimes
5.0: HausofKubrick, Aprilconda, Jack500

Just like Nothing But The Girl I do like this, but they look worse because of the quality of the album itself.
Alexandra's strong vocals however make this such an anthem to scream along with. It previously wasn't called You Broke My Heart, but Simon insisted on changing its name, so the writer did.
The producer, Steve Booker, is responsible for creating hits such as Love Me Again by John Newman and Duffy's Mercy.

Posted by: mr_aly 2nd October 2014, 03:38 PM

QUOTE(*Tim @ Oct 1 2014, 09:18 PM)

Posted by: *Tim 2nd October 2014, 04:36 PM

QUOTE(mr_aly @ Oct 2 2014, 03:38 PM)

And once at G-A-Y when I saw her the week 'Let It Go' was released.

(Not sure if that counts with regards to what you mean, but that wasn't the only time it was performed)

Posted by: HausofAquarius 2nd October 2014, 05:19 PM

Quite like 'Nothing But The Girl'. Almost feels like it would fit better on HOH though.

Good stuff MUST be coming now?? So much filler

Posted by: *Tim 4th October 2014, 02:06 PM

16. Between The Sheets
Average: 7,54
Lovers:
11.0: Aprilconda
10.0: Adam92, Ryan., JosephStyles, *Tim, HausofKubrick

Haters to the left:
5.0: J▼hnkm, Pippa, AdamAloud, Joe
2.0: Mr. Aly


15. What Happens On The Dancefloor (feat. Cobra Starship)
Average: 7,63
Lovers:
10.0: Adam92, Jack500, Acidburn, Regina, Joe
9.0: Jonjo, AdamAloud

Haters to the left:
4.0: Davidson
3.0: HausofKubrick

Okay let me tell y'all this. I am utterly appalled at Between The Sheets only ending up at #16?!
Below What Happens On The Dancefloor out of all songs?! Y'all need Jesus Alexandra Christ, cause this ain't healthy!

Between The Sheets was easily the #1 track on Heartbreak On Hold and one of the songs that could've been used on Overcome.
It's just so good it makes me cry seeing this so criminally underrated.
Keep your eyes open at all times Aly, Aprila and I are coming for you!

Opening the top 15 is What Happens On The Dancefloor. A decent dancepop song with Cobra Starships.
I can't help but feel like this track was meant for their album, but they decided to cut it (rightfully) so Alexandra added it to her Deluxe Edition of Overcome,
where it blocked a good song from appearing on the album (Turbulence anyone?!).

Of course this is all theory, but I like thinking I'm right.

Posted by: mr_aly 4th October 2014, 02:09 PM

'What Happens On The Dancefloor' is a slight guilty pleasure, but I recognise its obvious shitness and it is pretty much them featuring her.

Posted by: JosephStyles 4th October 2014, 02:10 PM

What Happens On The Dancefloor isn't great. Between the Sheets being so low is an absolute CRIME though.

Posted by: HausofAquarius 4th October 2014, 02:15 PM

WHAT!?!?

'Between The Sheets' is one of her very very best. Lead single material. SIXTEEN wanted nothing less than top 10

Posted by: *Tim 4th October 2014, 03:01 PM

14. Perfect
Average: 7,65
Lovers:
10.0: Adam92, Aprilconda, Liam, troylovesmusic, SceneofSixCrimes
9.0: Jonjo, Ryan.

Haters to the left:
5.5: Ultraviolence
5.0: Draper


13. Hallelujah
Average: 7,76
Lovers:
10.0: Aprilconda, Liam, Troylovesmusic, Jonjo, Ryan., JosephStyles, Jack500, AdamAloud, *Tim, Acidburn, Pippa, Ultraviolence
9.5: Adam92

Haters to the left:
0.0: Mr. Aly
-1.0: Regina, jsilv

We're now at that point where I don't condone anything less than a 5. Sadly, Regina, Josh, Aly decided to go against this with their hate against Hallelujah.
They're obviously jealous their faves could never pull this off, so I'm just calling this a modern day hate crime.
But to every downside, there's an upside (is that even right?) as Hallelujah gains massive support from the others. 12 10's make this the 13th song in this countdown.
Hallelujah was covered Alexandra on the live final of The X Factor UK in 2008 as her final performance. The song was released as her winner single and immediately broke the record for the fastest download in Europe, selling 105k copies in one day. It went on to sell 576.000 copies in its first week, totalling at 1.25 million as of 2013.
It debuted at #1 in the UK, ahead of Buckley's version at #2. Pressed Buckley fans thought it was a wise idea to start a campaign to prevent Slayandra from getting that #1. Their attempt obviously failed and all those coins were wasted. Poor them.

Ending at #14 is quite a surprising song for me. The Bruno Mars-penned Perfect stays slaying with an average of 7.65.
With nothing lower than a 5, this song has rushed past big competition, like Between The Sheets (weep), Good Night Good Monring (weep) and Turbulence (double weep).

However let's not discredit this song. It's quite amazing, altho nowhere near deserving that 14th place to me. I'd place it jsut outside her top 20.
Perfect was one of the tracks that got leaked by a few German interns at SyCo and ended up making the re-release of Overcome in a slightly reworked version, to the suprise of many fans, who expected Before It Explodes to be at least there.

Posted by: *Tim 4th October 2014, 03:01 PM

QUOTE(JosephStyles @ Oct 4 2014, 02:10 PM)

QUOTE(HausofAquarius @ Oct 4 2014, 02:15 PM)

WHAT!?!?

'Between The Sheets' is one of her very very best. Lead single material. SIXTEEN wanted nothing less than top 10

QUOTE(mr_aly @ Oct 4 2014, 02:09 PM)

Posted by: JosephStyles 4th October 2014, 03:03 PM

Cannot remember a thing about Perfect oops. Hallelujah is way too low though, still adore her cover of it, easily my favourite winning single from XF

Posted by: mr_aly 4th October 2014, 03:07 PM

To be fair to 'Hallelujah' it's not as bad as most of those X-Factor winners singles, I just really do not like any of them. They're like the lowest denominator of music.

Posted by: Liаm 4th October 2014, 03:10 PM

I love Perfect the mid-tempo demo version that leaked well before the re-release (in fact didn't that leak before Bad Boys even?) is way better though.


And Hallelujah is just amazing, my fave XF winning single for sure.

Posted by: *Tim 4th October 2014, 04:31 PM

12. Heartbreak On Hold
Average: 7,93
Lovers:
10.0: Jonjo, Ryan., JosephStyles, Adam92, HausofKubrick, jsilv
9.5: Jack500

Haters to the left:
5.0: Joe
3.0: SceneofSixCrimes




11. Tonight
Average: 7,98
Lovers:
10.0: Ryan., Adam92, Jack500, Aprilconda, Davidson, SceneofSixCrimes
9.0: JosephStyles, HausofKubrick, troylovesmusic, Mr. Aly, AdamAloud

Haters to the left:
4.0: AcidBurn
3.0: Jhoe



Okay, so next up is the fabulous title track of Alexandra's 2nd album, Heartbreak On Hold, at #12.
It was widely tipped as THE next single, had the album not bombed as hard as it did. Alexandra herself even confirmed that the 3rd single was between HOH and Tonight. I'm glad she didn't go ahead with it as there's only so much fans can do.
Heartbreak On Hold is a great song, with great vocals from Ms. Burke, as well as one of the least cheap sounding of the whole album.
Despite this, it would've flopped horrifically if indeed released. However Alexandra did perform it once on G-A-Y, where it was received pretty good.
Joe and SceneofSixCrimes agree with this, resulting in a low score from both of them (I'm coming for you ass Scene), but others seemed to love it as much as I did (altho ranking it lower) as HOH received 6 10's.

Just missing out on the top 10 by 0.11, is Alexandra's Greek smash, Tonight. The song was never officially released as a single, but was a contender with Heartbreak On Hold, but I'm not entirely sure. Us Beasties did however discover that DJ Smash produced the song (or better said, Alexandra sampled his beat) and he made her sign a contract that obligated her to release the song. However she got out of that contract by giving Inna the rights to the song for her album.

Tonight was a multi-week #1 in Greece (Yes it really was). It spend multiple weeks at the top of their iTunes, as well as topping the Radio 1 Greece chart.
Flop album wot? Tonight spend over 4 months in Greece's top 10, as well as charting in Cyprus. Videos for Tonight gathered many views for a hit in Greece, with the top video gaining over 800.000 (How pathetic that this is a good thing for her these days oops)

Posted by: *Tim 4th October 2014, 04:33 PM

While we wait for the top 10, let's appreciate Alexandra's powerhouse vocals on Queen Of The Nights

Posted by: HausofAquarius 4th October 2014, 04:35 PM

'Heartbreak on Hold' is my absolute JAM. Play it most nights i'm heading out to get me in the mood and it's an anthem.

Could have got my 11, very easily. #12 is about right for it though as i wasn't expecting it to get top 10 as much as it really deserves to.

TOOOONIIIGHT I'M DANCING ALLL ALONE <3333 Sleigh ME.

Posted by: JosephStyles 4th October 2014, 04:37 PM

HOH needed to be top 10. Bitches need some sense knocked into them x

Posted by: *Tim 4th October 2014, 04:38 PM

All Night Long (feat. Pitbull)
Bad Boys (feat. Flo Rida)
Before It Explodes (feat. Bruno Mars)
Broken Heels
Dumb
Elephant (feat. Erick Morillo)
Let It Go
Overcome
Start Without You (feat. Laza Morgan)
The Silence

Here's the top 10
Any predictions?

Posted by: HausofAquarius 4th October 2014, 04:40 PM

QUOTE(*Tim @ Oct 4 2014, 05:31 PM)

Posted by: JosephStyles 4th October 2014, 04:41 PM

That's an absolutely SOLID top 10 tbf but I've never heard that Bruno Mars collab, lol.

Posted by: HausofAquarius 4th October 2014, 04:42 PM

WANT

All Night Long (feat. Pitbull)
Let It Go
Start Without You (feat. Laza Morgan)
The Silence
Bad Boys (feat. Flo Rida)
Broken Heels
Elephant (feat. Erick Morillo)
Overcome
Dumb
Before It Explodes (feat. Bruno Mars)

THINK

All Night Long (feat. Pitbull)
Bad Boys (feat. Flo Rida)
The Silence
Overcome
Broken Heels
Elephant (feat. Erick Morillo)
Start Without You (feat. Laza Morgan)
Let It Go
Dumb
Before It Explodes (feat. Bruno Mars)

A song in the top 10 i haven't even heard flop stan. Apart from that, a wonderful top 10 (even if 'Dumb' should be replaced by 'Between The Sheets' or 'HOH').

Posted by: Liаm 4th October 2014, 05:02 PM

Before It Explodes in the top 10 I love it though.

Only just seen Before The Rain at #19 :/ What. Her best ballad by far.

Posted by: *Tim 4th October 2014, 05:04 PM

QUOTE(HausofAquarius @ Oct 4 2014, 04:40 PM)

Posted by: *Tim 4th October 2014, 05:11 PM

QUOTE(Liаm @ Oct 4 2014, 03:10 PM)

I love Perfect the mid-tempo demo version that leaked well before the re-release (in fact didn't that leak before Bad Boys even?) is way better though.
And Hallelujah is just amazing, my fave XF winning single for sure.

Posted by: *Tim 4th October 2014, 05:14 PM

10. Overcome
Average: 8,09
Voters
10.0: troylovesmusic, Regina, *Tim, Ryan., JosephStyles, jsilv, Liam
9.5: Adam92
9.0: AdamAloud, NickF1, J▼hnkm, Ultraviolence
8.0: Jonjo, Davidson, HausofKubrick
7.5: Draper
7.0: Acidburn, SceneofSixCrimes, Pippa
6.0: Jack500, Joe
4.0: Mr. Aly
2.0: Aprilconda



First things first, I'm the realest what are you thinking April? A 2? I love you, but this is unacceptable and appears to be an problem difficult to overcome in our relationship ()

More serious tho, with no 11's received this is only one of the 4 songs that received no 11's in the top 10.
The title track of Alexandra's debut multi platinum album ends at #10, a tremendous position and one I am very happy with. Overcome is one of Alexandra's best ballads along with The Silence and I didn't expect this to be top 10. Overcome leaked ahead of the debut of Bad Boys and people were loving it back then already, so maybe it wasn't too unexpected.

Posted by: ✖ ketalina ✖ 4th October 2014, 05:16 PM

only on buzzjack could 10 alexandra burke songs grab an average of 8.0 out of 10

Posted by: *Tim 4th October 2014, 05:18 PM

QUOTE(✖ ketalina ✖ @ Oct 4 2014, 05:16 PM)

Posted by: JosephStyles 4th October 2014, 05:19 PM

Overcome Always been a Burke fave of mine!

Posted by: *Tim 4th October 2014, 05:44 PM

09. Dumb
Average: 8,17
Voters
10.0: jsilv, JosepStyles, Nick F1, AdamAloud, Acidburn
9.5:Regina, Adam92
9.0: *Tim, troylovesmusic, J▼hnkm, Jack500
8.0: Liam, Ultraviolence, Jonjo, Draper
7.0: Ryan., Davidson, Pippa, Mr. Aly
6.0: HausofKubrick, Joe, Aprilconda
5.0: SceneofSixCrimes

Next up at #9 is one of the tracks on Overcome that immediately jumped out for me. The electronic up-tempo banger is loved by many, as shown in the votes received.
4 10's, 6 marks in the 9 region and the lowest ranking coming from nobody less than SceneofSixCrimes (did we really expect someone else here, he seems to hate all Alexandra's pop bops.)

I've always wanted this to be a single and I think I prefer it over Broken Heels *checks if I really do* Yes I do!.
Dumb-dumb-dumb-dumb Dumb-dumb-dumb-dumb Bye bye baby!
ICONIC (I'm smart Alex, pick me!)

Posted by: JosephStyles 4th October 2014, 05:45 PM

Dumb is FLAWLESS.

Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 5th October 2014, 03:03 PM

I wish hallelujah was higher- it is my favourite x-factor winning song and just such a beautiful song, I remember voting for her like 30 times in the final to win

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 03:07 PM

08. Start Without You (feat. Laza Morgan)
Average: 8,22
Voters
11.0: Pippa
10.0: Jack500, HausofKubrick, Ryan., jislv, Adam92, troylovesmusic, *Tim, AdamAloud, JosephStyles, Aprilconda, J▼hnkm
9.0: Ultraviolence, Nick F1
7.0: Joe, Liam, Regina, Draper, Acidburn
4.0: SceneofSixCrimes
2.0: Davidson
-1.0: Mr. Aly

Next up is Alexandra's third UK #1 single, Start Without You, which features flop rapper Laza Morgan.
The song reached #1 for 2 weeks, pushing down Olly Murs' Please Don't Let Me Go and blocking Katy's Teenage Dream from reaching the top spot.
It also became her fifth conscecutive top 5 hit in Ireland, as well as charting in the top 100 in The Netherlands (stan a bit), Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Balkan Queen tbh.

Start Without You first had a different video, from which footage has appeared on the world wide web, but Alex scrapped that one and decided to record a new, much worse one. The video basically shows her and a few muscular dudes working out in the gym and doing some weird ass dances. Great concept bish.

However the song itself remains rather flawless and sounds amazing in the sun and never fails to cheer me up. The infectious beat, Alexandra's vocals and even Laza's rap all sound amazing. Aly of course disagrees, cause he hates Alexandra's best songs as usual. His music taste is going downhill. Poor ha

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 03:22 PM

07. Let It Go
Average: 8,30
Voters
11.0: Jack500
10.0: HausofKubrick, Ryan., jsilv, Mr. Aly
9.5: Adam92
9.0: troylovesmusic, *Tim, AdamAloud, JosephStyles, Joe, Liam, Regina
8.5: Jonjo
8.0: Aprilconda, Ultraviolence, Nick F1, Draper, Davidson
7.0: PippaJ▼hnkm
3.0: Acidburn
2.0: SceneofSixCrimes

Landing at #7, a lot higher that its acutal charting position, is the feel good anthem Let It Go.
Released as the second single of Heartbreak On Hold and follow-up to Elephant, this was completely shunned by radio, with no good reason.
Even her fans couldn't pull her through anymore. It charted at #33 in the UK and #41 in Ireland. The following week saw the horrendous charting of Heartbreak On Hold, which was the final nail in the Heartbreak On Hold coffin.

Let It Go's radio shun got Alex quite a lot of press, as she gave an interview with DigitalSpy, expressing her feelings about it.
It did not deserve this faith and neither was the radio shun justified. Radio 1 have had a vendetta against her and Capital was still pressed about the Elephant premier they missed out on.

Posted by: JosephStyles 5th October 2014, 03:31 PM

Start Without You is iconic *_* Let It Go is pretty great too, can't believe it flopped so badly #pooralex

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 04:34 PM

Also Let It Go went to #1 in Indonesia

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 04:47 PM

06. Elephant (feat. Erick Morillo)
Average: 8,37
Voters
10.0: Adam92, AdamAloud, Joe, Aprilconda, Draper, SceneofSixCrimes
9.0: Ryan., troylovesmusic, JosephStyles, Liam, Davidson
8.5: Jack500
8.0: HausofKubrick, jsilv, *Tim, Ultraviolence
7.5: Regina, Jonjo
7.0: Mr. Aly, Nick F1, Pippa
6.0: J▼hnkm
5.0: Acidburn

Just missing out on that top 5 spot is the first single from Alexandra's sophomore album, Elephant.
Produced by Erick Morillo and written by Alexandra herself and 5 others, Elephant was supposed to be a new step in Alexandra's career.
But things went the other way around, as Alexandra got slammed for the use of auto-tune and radio's refused to spin the song to death.
Alexandra first premiered the song in remix form, The Sympho Nympho remix to be precise, on Radio 1.
It was a pretty lowkey premier and the presenter even said it was Erick's new song, instead of Alexandra

Alexandra first teased the song by giving fans slight hints about Elephants. She had an Elephant cake, an Elephant necklace and she kept teasing the fans. A nightclub premier was supposed to take place in December, but that didn't happen and the release date was pushed back 2 weeks.

The official premier was meant to take place on Capital FM. However Alex's flop team send the song to radio stations ahead of it's premier, which resulted in some flop internet station premiering the song ahead of Capital, which then led to Capital cancelling the premier and shunning Alexandra's song from the airwaves.
The boss of Capital also made fun of the song on Twitter, which had angered fans.

But Elephant went well and charted at #3 and sold over 100k copies so far. It was nowhere near as big as it could've been, but we can thank Capital for that.
The song also went top 10 in Ireland, Malta and Bolivia, Top 20 in Slovakia, top 50 in Belgium (Flanders) and Croatia, as well as reaching #54 in The Czech Republic and #71 in Slovenia. True Queen of the Balcan Countries.

I still absolutely adore Elephant and play it regularly. It's the 2nd most played song in my iTunes library, followed by Let It Go
Altho I am not amused the bitch blocked Europe from watching the video on her VeVo and instead I have to watch it on some lowkey European record label called X Energy Records, their channel.

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 04:48 PM

Which means this is our top 5

All Night Long (feat. Pitbull)
Bad Boys (feat. Flo Rida)
Before It Explodes (feat. Bruno Mars)
Broken Heels
The Silence

Posted by: Jade 5th October 2014, 04:51 PM

Should've voted and would've if I'd known more, 'Elephant' is her best song for me! Vocoder alert, yes. Still a top tune though, particularly the chorus/breakdown *.*

Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 5th October 2014, 04:51 PM

I really like elephant + start without you

I hope broken heels wins

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 05:44 PM

05. Before It Explodes (feat. Bruno Mars)
Average: 8,47
Voters
10.0: Adam92, Aprilconda, troylovesmusic, Liam, Jack500, *Tim, J▼hnkm, Acidburn
9.5: Jonjo
8.0: AdamAloud, Ryan., Regina, Mr. Aly
7.0: Joe, Davidson, Nick F1
6.0: Draper
4.0: SceneofSixCrimes

Next up at #5 is a slight suprise for me. The Bruno Mars-penned Before It Explodes was always a favourite amongst the fans, but I never expected this this high.
Obviously not everyone voting for it factored in its success as there were less people to bring its average down.

Before It Explodes features vocals from Bruno himself and leaked after the Overcome release by 2 German boys working at SyCo. I thank them for bringing me this tune.
It didn't make the cut in the first place (wot Simon?!) but apparantly Simon wanted it on the Deluxe Edition, but Bruno had already sold the song to Charice and refused to feature on it as he wanted to focus on his own career. Too bad Simon, you just wasted a massive oppurtunity.

I absolutely adore Alexandra's and Bruno's voices together. They blend so well and sound so strong together.
I fully believe this could've been a #1 for Alexandra had they included it on the Deluxe Edition and released it instead of The Silence.

The people who haven't heard the song yet, please educate yourself

Posted by: Liаm 5th October 2014, 05:46 PM

Before It Explodes *.*

Posted by: Little_Boyo 5th October 2014, 05:51 PM

I am still baffled by how low Hallelujah is

Elephant is probably too high for my liking, as much as i like it.

I don't think ive ever properly listened to Alexandra's Before It Explodes before but I do have Charice's version... but it is rather special isnt it *.*

The Silence for #1 please

Posted by: HausofAquarius 5th October 2014, 05:59 PM

First time hearing 'Before it Explodes'. It's actually very good but shocked it's done so well here, including over her CLASSICS.

Still love 'Let it Go' - even if it failed completely it's generic pop done very well, and i easily prefer it to 'Elephant'. 'Start Without You' is iconic too. Hated it at the time then i saw the LIGHT.

Wonderful top 4. 'Broken Heels' out next i presume...

Posted by: JosephStyles 5th October 2014, 06:05 PM

Also just heard Before It Explodes for the first time, it is pretty damn good! Way too high here but still a nice track.

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 06:08 PM

04. Broken Heels
Average: 8,78
Voters
11.0: Mr. Aly, Nick F1, jsilv, Ultraviolence
10.0: Ryan., JosephStyles
9.5: Jack500
9.0: Adam92, troylovesmusic, Liam, HausofKubrick
8.0: Aprilconda, *Tim, J▼hnkm, Acidburn, AdamAloud, Davidson, Pippa
7.5: Regina
7.0: Jonjo, Joe, SceneofSixCrimes

After Alexandra hit the scene with her cracking hit single Bad Boys, she further solidified her status as UK Pop Queen with the release of Broken Heels.
The song was widely compared to Beyoncé Single Ladies, due to the girl empowering message. It was not released in Europe, due to Bad Boys still smashing there.
The RedOne produced electropop song had a american football themed music video, showing off Alexandra's body. It was filmed in L.A. and choreographed by JaQuel Knight.

Broken Heels peaked at #8 in the UK after a 5-week climb. It has so far sold over 310k. It spend 2 weeks in the top 20 and a total of 22 in the top 100.
It also went top 3 on Polish Airplay, #3 in Scotland, #5 in Ireland and #17 in Slovakia and Bulgaria.

It racked up 4 11's and no less than a 7, so I think it is safe to say it is universally loved on Buzzjack.
I am very pleased to see this top 5. I absolutely adore the song, altho I'm still not sure if she sings "Ladies take the biggest cut" or "Ladies take the biggest cock"

(Since the bitch made Broken Heels UK-only, I can't watch the video, here's a live performance of it)

Posted by: HausofAquarius 5th October 2014, 06:12 PM

Glad i'm not the only one with a filthy mind @ that lyric confusion

The video tho *____*

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 06:22 PM

Forgot to mention it was also included in the Bridesmaid Trailer *.*

Posted by: JosephStyles 5th October 2014, 06:23 PM

Always LOVED Broken Heels

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 06:42 PM

03. Bad Boys (feat. Flo Rida)
Average: 9,35
Voters
11.0: JosephStyles, Liam, Acidburn, Jonjo
10.0: Mr. Aly, Ultraviolence, Ryan., Jack500, Adam92, troylovesmusic, Aprilconda, *Tim, Davidson
9.0: Nick F1, HausofKubrick, Regina, Joe
8.0: J▼hnkm, Draper, Pippa
7.0: jsilv
4.0: SceneofSixCrimes

Opening our flawless top 3 is Alexandra's official debut single, Bad Boys featuring Flo Rida.
It was Alexandra's official breakthrough single. It was debuted on the The Chris Moyles Show on Alexandra's birthday. Before the debut, The Sun had already leaked lyrics from the song online.
The stomping electro-R&B tune was instantly called a hybrid between Girls Aloud' Biology and Britney's Womanizer. It was received with mostly positive reviews. Critics praised the songs "larger than life" chorus and Alexandra's vocals.

Bad Boys debuted at #1 on the UK singles chart with sales of over 187k. It has so far sold 860k. It also went to #1 in Ireland, #3 in Czech Republic and South Africa, #4 in Hungary, #6 in Sweden, #7 in Norway, #8 in The Netherlands, #9 in Bulgaria, #11 in Finland, #12 in Flanders and Switzerland, #14 in Germany, #22 in Austria, #25 in Autralia, #27 in Poland and #39 in Denmark.

It was the 9th best selling single in the UK in 2009, as well as the 153rd in 2010. It's also 2009's 8th best selling in Ireland and the 45th best performing single in The Netherlands. It is also the 68th best selling single of the 2000-2009 decade.

Alexandra performed Bad Boys 2 times on The X Factor UK, as well as The X Factor Holland, Queensday in The Netherlands, 20th Concert in Poland, Cheryl Cole's Night In, The Jingle Bell Ball and Ireland's Childline Concert in Dublin.

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 06:44 PM

Look at ha flashing ha underwear in that performance
Controversy queen *.*

Posted by: JosephStyles 5th October 2014, 06:47 PM

Bad Boys Definitely one of my favourite singles by any X Factor artist!

Posted by: Heezus 5th October 2014, 06:57 PM

All Night Long for the win

Posted by: Acidburn 5th October 2014, 06:57 PM

Never that keen on Broken Heels, Dumb would have been a better follow up to Bad Boys

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 07:23 PM

02. The Silence
Average: 9,36
Voters
11.0: Ryan., Adam92, troylovesmusic, J▼hnkm
10.0: JosephStyles, Liam, Acidburn, Aprilconda, *Tim, AdamAloud, Regina, jsilv
9.0: Jonjo, Mr. Aly, Nick F1, HausofKubrick, Draper, SceneofSixCrimes
8.0: Ultraviolence, Davidson
7.5: Jack5000
7.0: Joe, Pippa

So our runner up of this rate ended up being The Silence by a 0.53 margin. The flawless ballad served as a promotional single in anticipation of the re-release of Overcome. It was voted over Perfect by the fans, which was a mistake in my opinion as the single was over a year old and featured on a multiplatinum album, which meant a lot of people already owned it. Had they gone with Perfect, it would've been a brand new song being released, which would've guaranteed Alexandra another top 10.

Critics praised Alexandra's vocal performance and the harmonies on the song.
The song was compared to the works of Bonnie Tyler and Beyoncé. Upon the release of Overcome the song charted at #95 on the UK singles chart. Upon it;s release as a promotional single, the re-worked version charted at #126, before leaping all the way to #16 after a magnificent performance on The X Factor.

The Silence peaked at #35 in Ireland and #66 in Switzerland, while peaking at #26 in Hungary.

The Silence was originally intended to be released as the third single of Overcome but was scrapped in favour of our #1 song, All Night Long.
Silly Simon...

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 07:23 PM

01. All Night Long (feat. Pitbull)
Average: 9,89
Voters
11.0: *Tim, HausofKubrick, SceneofSixCrimes, Davidson, Joe
10.0: Ryan., Adam92, troylovesmusic, Liam, Acidburn, Aprilconda, AdamAloud, jsilv, Jonjo, Nick F1, Draper, Ultraviolence, Jack500
9.5: JosephStyles
9.0: J▼hnkm, Mr. Aly
8.0: Pippa
7.0: Regina

All Night Long was released as the 3rd single off Overcome, in favour of The Silence. The song was remixed into a newer version with new instruments, some vocals removed and Pitbull's vocals added. It was the second European single from Overcome, after Bad Boys smashed its way onto the European charts.

Critics praised the song, saying it is the definition of a summer stomper, praising Alexandra's vocals, the harmonies in the song and brilliant verses. It was also nominated for a brit award for Best British Single and is regarded as her best single by her fans.

All Night Long debuted at #98 on the UK singles chart, due to the release of Overcome. It then re-entered the chart at #59 due to Airplay kicking in. After 2 months of climbing, it entered the top 10 at #8 in may 2010, after which the single version was released, which made it peak at #4.

The song also peaked at #24 in The Netherlands, #1 in Indonesia, #3 in Scotland, #24 in Slovakia, #38 in Latvia, #48 in Australia, #57 in Sweden, #60 in Germany and Switzerland and #83 in the Czech Republic.

The song was also sent to US radio, but got pulled from the adds after it flopped in Australia. Some radio stations had already started spinning it, but Simon was convinced Alexandra couldn't crack the US so they blew off the plans and never released All Night Long there. A shame really as it would've put her in a whole different position.

Posted by: jsilv 5th October 2014, 07:24 PM

living for this commentary tim

Posted by: HausofAquarius 5th October 2014, 07:27 PM

Perfect winner

I loved it at the time and it seems to be her single that has aged the best so it's just as good now too.

And yassss T. Has been such a fun raTe

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 07:27 PM

So this is the full top 49. Thanks to all the voters and commenters!
And I'm glad the best song won!

01. All Night Long (feat. Pitbull) 9,89
02. The Silence 9,36
03. Bad Boys (feat. Flo Rida) 9,35
04. Broken Heels 8,78
05. Before It Explodes (feat. Bruno Mars) 8,47

06. Elephant (feat. Erick Morillo) 8,37
07. Let It Go 8,3
08. Start Without You (feat. Laza Morgan) 8,22
09. Dumb 8,17
10. Overcome 8,09

11. Tonight 7,98
12. Heartbreak On Hold 7,93
13. Hallelujah 7,76
14. Perfect 7,65
15. What Happens On The Dancefloor (feat. Cobra Starship) 7,63

16. Between The Sheets 7,54
17. You Broke My Heart 7,52
18. Nothing But The Girl 7,52
19. Before The Rain 7,45
20. Good Night Good Morning (feat. Ne-Yo) 7,39

21. Turbulence 7,33
22. Fire 7,26
23. Oh La La 7
24. It's Over 6,95
25. Dangerous 6,84

26. Beating Still 6,81
27. Gotta Go 6,8
28. Sitting On Top Of The World 6,63
29. Hero (as part of The X Facotr finalists 2008) 6,5
30. They Don't Know 6,43

31. Bury Me (6 Feet Under) 6,41
32. This Love Will Survive 6,35
33. Silent Night 6,29
34. Light Of A Dreamer 6,13
35. Fear Of Flying 5,81

36. Daylight Robbery 5,8
37. More (feat. Rune RK) 5,77
38. Devil In Me 5,45
39. Bounty Hunter 5,38
40. Love You That Much 5,26

41. What Money Can't Buy 4,76
42. Christmas Time 4,76
43. Try 4,75
44. Seduce You 4,55
45. Everybody Hurts (as part of Helping Haiti) 4,36

46. Day Dream 4,28
47. Fix You 4,25
48. Where Do Hearts Go? 3,26
49. Leave A Message (Intro) 2,5



I'm weeping that Alexandra's last relevant event on this website is now over

Posted by: AdamAloud 5th October 2014, 07:31 PM

Glad 'The Silence' made the top 2! It really is flawless and 'All Night Long is a great winner.

The results are overall awful though because 'The Map' is not here.

Posted by: JosephStyles 5th October 2014, 07:33 PM

Amazing top 2

Posted by: *Tim 5th October 2014, 07:34 PM

QUOTE(AdamAloud @ Oct 5 2014, 07:31 PM)

Glad 'The Silence' made the top 2! It really is flawless and 'All Night Long is a great winner.

The results are overall awful though because 'The Map' is not here.

Posted by: SevenSeize 5th October 2014, 07:35 PM

Start Without You robbed tbh~ (and below 'Let it Go'? errrr)

much-expected and pretty good winner. The Silence really isn't all that tho

Posted by: mr_aly 5th October 2014, 10:14 PM

Annoyed to see 'Elephant' land above 'Let It Go', there is no way on earth it's better.

Posted by: Heezus 5th October 2014, 10:27 PM

QUOTE(mr_aly @ Oct 6 2014, 01:14 AM)

Posted by: Queen April 5th October 2014, 11:11 PM

Between The Sheets is faaaaar to low! Should've been top 10. And how on earth did Overcome manage to sneak #10!

Pleasantly surprised that Before It Explodes and The Silence made it so high!

Posted by: Jonjo 6th October 2014, 12:32 AM

QUOTE(*Tim @ Oct 5 2014, 04:07 PM)

08. Start Without You (feat. Laza Morgan)
Average: 8,22
Voters
11.0: Pippa
10.0: Jack500, HausofKubrick, Ryan., jislv, Adam92, troylovesmusic, *Tim, AdamAloud, JosephStyles, Aprilconda, J▼hnkm
9.0: Ultraviolence, Nick F1
7.0: Joe, Liam, Regina, Draper, Acidburn
4.0: SceneofSixCrimes
2.0: Davidson
-1.0: Mr. Aly

Next up is Alexandra's third UK #1 single, Start Without You, which features flop rapper Laza Morgan.
The song reached #1 for 2 weeks, pushing down Olly Murs' Please Don't Let Me Go and blocking Katy's Teenage Dream from reaching the top spot.
It also became her fifth conscecutive top 5 hit in Ireland, as well as charting in the top 100 in The Netherlands (stan a bit), Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Balkan Queen tbh.

Start Without You first had a different video, from which footage has appeared on the world wide web, but Alex scrapped that one and decided to record a new, much worse one. The video basically shows her and a few muscular dudes working out in the gym and doing some weird ass dances. Great concept bish.

However the song itself remains rather flawless and sounds amazing in the sun and never fails to cheer me up. The infectious beat, Alexandra's vocals and even Laza's rap all sound amazing. Aly of course disagrees, cause he hates Alexandra's best songs as usual. His music taste is going downhill. Poor ha

Posted by: *Tim 6th October 2014, 05:58 AM

QUOTE(Jonjo @ Oct 6 2014, 12:32 AM)

I did rate this didn't I? (genuine question - I'd be gutted if I didn't and it was to get a position or two higher if I did - woulda/shoulda got a 10 from me (or 9 at the very least)).

Great results though! Especially for this and 'All Night Long'! 'Bad Boys' should have finished higher than 'The Silence' though (as great as that song is).

Posted by: Jonjo 6th October 2014, 01:47 PM

FIIIIIXXXXXX!!!!!!!111!!1111!!!!!

Posted by: *Tim 6th October 2014, 03:58 PM