Despite little material, Paloma Faith has always struck a chord with me. This is, if you like, the little sister to New York. It covers a similar subject matter and may not be as majestic as that one, but the understated nature of the song sits really well with me. Packed with sadness and regret, her stunning voice which really stands out amongst today's pop stars and really does add to my enjoyment of the song

 

 

Now, I am a fan of Calvin, but I do feel he's had a bit of a lip on quality in this past album, Bounce & Feel So Close were good, but We'll Be Coming Back & Sweet Nothing unfortunately do just that in the latter's case. In the middle of them all was this, a lot criticised it for being generic and uninspiring and its swift decent down the charts probably only proves their point, but I have to disagree this time. The production on this is just BRILLIANT and even Ne-Yo, whom I usually despise, isn't too annoying on this.

 

33. Twin Shadow - Five Seconds

 

A recent entry to BJSC by Usfland now. Despite so few lyrics, the sadness, conflict (shown very well by the video) and deep emotion comes through so well and the guitar line is brilliant, the refrain from the main chorus actually feels quite creepy, a message from this person's mind if you like. Its not often we'll EVER see a hit like this in the UK charts for while so this is a brilliant and unexpected discovery from BJSC that I'm glad did so well.

 

 

Figure 8 & My Blood overpower this easily as I've pretty much already said, but I have been aware of this longer so this makes the chart ahead of them (Figure 8 was close though) , I've pretty much said all I wanted to say in the album review but this is a fine lead single anyway, a little too repetitive at times but wonderfully strange and fitted with some amazing synths to boot. RIP her eyebrows :(

 

 

I still haven't listened to Strickland Banks, which I really should soon as I did really like the singles. From the soul/rap sounds of She Said, safe to say, it was quite a surprise to me to see the same person reverting straight back to his roots with this song. But what a great song it was, it may have divided some and felt there was an element of hypocrisy and/or pretentiousness to this whole thing, but I supported it fully. Living near quite a run down area in East London myself, I know to some extent how children round here are demonised by the media and in the wake of last year's riots, a song like this giving a voice to them is really needed. The lyrics to this are extremely reflective and the anger of the lyrics really fulfill their goal and make for an incredibly thought provoking listen, coupled with some chilling strings. I was glad this did relatively well in the charts, just a shame the public just don't really warm to stuff like this and would rather buy the new heap of shite by Chris Brown :( (the last time that THING is even getting a mention in this thread). Still, a brave effort by Plan B, definitely an album and film to check out soon.

 

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Phew. That's it until possibly around Boxing Day for now as I'll probably be too busy tomorrow slobbing in front of the TV watching Christmas TV and stuffing my face to spend too much time on Buzzjack. A very Merry Christmas to you all! :D

I agree about Spectrum, it's wondrous with or without Calvin :wub:

Agree.

 

I don't dispute the tune to Radioactive, its fairly catchy, but the lyrics are just really formulaic :(

So it appears after reading a certain discussion within a personal chart thread on here (:o) that I have forgot to include one of my favourite songs of the year in the list :drama: For all intents and purposes, I'm gonna place this at #31 as I think that reflects my enjoyment of it now and I won't need to change the top 30. Which means everything else below it is pushed down a place which means this is now a top 61, yay! Here is a belated commentary (if anyone cares):

 

 

Its the first single released this year by Sub Focus! I've not heard anything by him before until this year. A song that wouldn't sound out of place on Nintendo 64 soundtrack, the bassline is pretty irresistible and Alice Gold's understated vocals play their role very well. I was actually considering sending this to BJSC, but thought it would probably be a huge hit so I didn't bother...I guess I was quite surprised to see it 'only' stall outside the top 20 :( Still a favourite of mine despite me completely forgetting about it, the only thing that annoys me is the rather poor grammar in the title [/bre] (I am aware that it obviously wouldn't work otherwise when listening to the song)

 

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So yeah, sorry about that, hopefully I won't discover I've forgot anything else. 30-21 will come tomorrow.

Edited December 26, 201212 yr by Christmas Wombat

 

The powers that be of advertising have a lot to say about this song's rather random success in the charts - and even again in the States. It certainly took me by surprise, but the powerful vocals, crashing dubstep beats mixed with soft guitars and choral sounds made this extremely unique in the charts and a rather awesome video featuring two assassins duelling makes this very hard not to get on board with.

 

 

Skrillex - the maistro of, well, NOISE in general, but I think he actually makes this very good. I heard this all the way back in January and it did baffle me slightly at first - this screaming cycle of thrashing beats accompanied with rather random calls from the Doors, and just when you think you've seen it all - an interview segment. I'm not sure what its all meant to mean, but its a hell of a lot of fun.

 

 

Not much else to say that I haven't already said about her in the album of the same name. Dark, haunting, atmospheric - it paints a wonderful picture of an ambitious and intriguing popstar, and following on from the sublime Video Games, was what really got me interested in Lana in the first place.

 

 

I somehow just fall totally head over heels for an instrumental, they may not necessarily have as much meaning as a song with vocals, but sometimes there is no need for them to create a wonderful, atmospheric feel. This really is just that - A slowly building but silent chorus of voices wrapped with some glorious, shimmering beats and synths that build constantly with the voices until the track is bursting with life. It all makes for a heart warming and wonderful listen that I really can't imagine how you could find many faults I guess it sounds a little bit like Avicii

 

 

My first unknown pleasures entry and something which, believe it or not, did WELL for me, reaching the top 10. This is certainly an intriguing debut single - the story it tells in particular, this character's tormentors are clearly far more psychological and deep.....and the desperate desire to keep this hidden feels very sinister. 'I think I found hell' is directly complimented at the end (although this is unfortunately kept out of the radio version of the song) by 'I think I found love', which gives a wonderful feel of a whirling torrent of abuse for this character, with the production loosening as she starts to see the light. This is a fantastic narrative and a wonderful sense of production really makes this a chilling listen

55. B>E>A>K - Kehaar

 

The first of three Unknown Pleasures entries in this countdown. It may seem a bit like a novelty song for Tom & Jerry. But looking into it, it really is a very interesting, if polarising, piece of music. A completely balmy but wonderful, vintage combination of orchestra and guitars. I believe I was more into Young War at the time as I didn't give this the full 20, but since, its grown on me a lot far more so and just about enters my chart. They're also dressed as birds, which is a pretty cool gimmick.

 

Genuinely surprised to see B>E>A>K in this, but rather great nonetheless.

 

This was quite a random discovery but it was certainly a worthwhile one. Packed full of energy but with a lot of emotion and some beautiful shimmering guitars, I became really obsessed with this track for a short time and it could've ended my dramatic run of DNQ's in BJSC but it was cruelly STOLEN from me :cry: [/stillbitter] if I was a bit quicker. Although I still love this, it ended up being completely outshone in that contest, by which track? find out soon!

 

 

And talking of still being bitter, THIS is the DNQ I was saddest about. I not only absolutely loved this, but it really had everything that makes a hit...extremely catchy chorus, wonderful keyboard riff, a colourful energetic video...it was a perfect slice of pop rock. How did it do so badly? :( I GUESS the fact it was over a year old, entered into Unknown Pleasures, and was only getting minor mainstream attention with a re-release now probably didn't work in its favour. Anyway, as a song, its one of my few (three to be precise, one of which still to come) DNQ's which I still really like now. Wonderfully uplifting and that chorus WILL stay in your head for days.

 

 

Yet another BJSC song, one that I only gave three points too in the bloodbath that was XLV. Since then, its grown on me massively and stands as my third favourite from that contest. (top two still to come) I'm not sure what made this grow on me so much, indeed I still have no idea what she's singing about, but I love the attitude and the backing track and chorus are extremely catchy. And I do love how she sings, it almost sounds like she's saying 'your drowning, drowning Mia'.

 

 

One of the biggest hits of the year, and its easy to see why when you realise just how clever it is...this song clearly isn't trying to be anything big, there's nothing new or inventive in the lyrics and she is fairly ordinary, clear cut girl, is this a Ivor Novello worthy song? No, probably not if you look at it in that way, but that's the wrong way of looking at it...it seems quite clear that the writers were aiming for that rather rare thing...a pure, simple pop song not designed for the clubs, not designed to rip anything off, just be that little noce piece of music to listen to on a Spring day, and to me, this fulfills this PERFECTLY. Why is this clever you ask, well, here's a challenge...what can you say badly about this? its annoying, overplayed etc., all common complaints with popular songs really - even if you just think its 'rather nice', there really isn't anything massively offensive here is there? there's more. Everything about this song screms breezy, uplifting, likeable....the elating strings, the happy vocals, the universal, simple subject matter about love at first sight, the IMMENSELY catchy chorus, even the image of Carly herself...it does that rare thing, it leaves all aspirations of being of quality song behind but also leaves literally nothing that could be offensive behind, and it achieves almost universal acclaim with a wide audience AND huge commercial success which is extremely hard for the genre. To put all of this in perspective, can you HONESTLY tell me you've never hummed that chorus or melody before? Finally, it is worth noting that she has remembered to keep her sense of humour intact and show she clearly isn't a complete blank page herslef as well as shown in the video. This young lady has taken a very hard genre to bring to a wide audience and, seemingly effortlessly, has made it huge and for this reason alone, this really is a unique, special kind of song and status as a million seller in the UK is unsurprising and no less than deserved.

 

 

 

Phew. Moving on, we have one of the songs that I first discovered on the CD that Cal sent me in the swap. All of the songs on that were really good, but this one stuck with me a little bit more. I think I called it the 'hangover' track in my review (see full review to get the gist of what I'm talking about in the thread) and it is that indeed, very melancholy sad vocals that start off as slow as you can get before building up into a massive array of voices. A beautiful composition from start to finish.

 

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Probably didn't expect me to have so much to say about Call Me Maybe did you :P top 20 should start tomorrow, with maybe a slightly more focused format.

BJSC dominating this! :o Even I have only 6 entries in my top 50 (not counting my own and ones like Little Talks and Somebody That I Used To Know but still).

 

With regards Kyla, have you heard Heavy Stone (video version only) or Vampire Smile, or even the album Ashes? It's all rather fab (particularly those two) and for my money Walk Through Walls is even one of the weaker ones on there, great as it is.

 

Flytta Pa Dej has also grown on me a lot recently, really quite unique and hit-worthy (and it was in Scandinavia I think).

BJSC dominating this! :o Even I have only 6 entries in my top 50 (not counting my own and ones like Little Talks and Somebody That I Used To Know but still).

 

With regards Kyla, have you heard Heavy Stone (video version only) or Vampire Smile, or even the album Ashes? It's all rather fab (particularly those two) and for my money Walk Through Walls is even one of the weaker ones on there, great as it is.

 

There are 10 BJSC related tracks in the top 20 and 10 non related. But I can tell you, it does dominate my top 10! :o I'm not sure why, they just clicked with me a lot better than stuff I heard from the top 40, particularly good debut year or a sign of how I've just lost a bit of connection with the charts...

 

I have heard that and one other song (not the one you mentioned though). Probably didn't give them enough attention, but I didn't think they were anywhere near as good unfortunately. I probably should check out the album, it does sound like the sort of thing I'd like

Loving this countdown so far CW with the BJSC related entries. People seem surprised at how BJSC often has a big influence on my personal chart each week, but when they are the only tracks I listen to for almost 2 weeks it's no surprise they will do well.

 

I shall give detailed comments at the end. Will be interesting to see what your #1 track of 2012 was. ^_^

EDIT

Edited December 28, 201212 yr by Auld Lang Wombat

We've gone a size up! :o

 

 

BASS BWAAHHHH! There he is again. I loved Breakin' a Sweat but this took bonkers to a new level. A completely balmy mishmash of more screaming dubstep beats, preceded by a slight thwanging guitar synths and some vocals, which I believe is 'shout to all my bus boys, we rowdy' but I like saying it as 'shout to all my fast cars, green Audi' *tumbleweed*. Rather than Country-sounding dudes, this song enlists the help of a chipmunk along with many other various sound effects while going round and round in some sort of dubstep palooza. I still don't know what a Bangarang actually is but I sense a rather raunchy feel to the whole thing. Anyway, but if you didn't like Breakin' a Sweat you're not gonna like this, but if you did, there is more fun to be had in Bangarang.

 

 

For some unfathomable reason, I didn't include this in my 2011 list. So here it is in my 2012 list after a rather unexpected resurge in fame thanks to the Twilight movie proving they aren't entirely shit by making some great musical choices over the years (Muse's Neutron Star Collision (which has alas aged terribly) also came from here). This is just as good as Jar of Hearts really in the sense they use the same devices to beautiful effect, but this hasn't suffered from overplay, which makes it still sound as beautiful as ever. Her simply gorgeous is complimented wonderfully by a simple but soothing piano and strings combination, with a theme far softer than its predecessor. I haven't actually heard part 2 or whatever it is yet, nor know if its that different, but this is still something special.

 

 

If you think there's been a lot of BJSC related entries so far, just wait until you see the top 10! This was the entry that finished second for me in XLV, a few months on it still sounds incredible. The rather orgasmic synths start the track in a wonderful way (and the video compliments this excellently), the vocals remain very hushed throughout, even within the chorus (it did take me a while to work out they were men singing for some reason), they seem to let the production do the talking. This wonderful slice of dream-pop wraps up in a way that's short but sweet in every sense.

 

 

It seems like its been AGES since I heard this, I recall hearing it in January on the chart and wondering where on Earth it came from. Helped by a performance by Tyler on The Voice, which made me see how great the original was. I didn't gather at first it was a cover and having listened to the original, my reaction was pretty much :mellow: . Much like Mad World, its a wonder how no one thought of slowing this down earlier because it suits it SO MUCH better (although that could be because I'm not familiar with the originals, but that's a different discussion), it sounds far more natural in this form nonetheless and much like a Thousand Years, it uses James' excellent voice, melding it with solemn strings and a dark piano melody to give a real sense of longing and beauty that the original painfully lacked in (I'm being quite harsh to that aren't I? I don't hate it, it just doesn't sound natural for this song). The song seems to take on a sinister turn near the end of the song perhaps reflecting the protagonist rising and taking action. All in all, a beautiful listen.

 

 

One of the best dance music trios in a long time and one that will be sorely missed. I've long been a fan and their first few songs remain brilliant, but I do think they hit a bit of a creative wall after that and started to dwell into slightly 'dancefloor filler' territory rather than the dominant dancefloor stompers of One & Miami 2 Ibiza. The painfully generic and frankly dull Antidote being a key example of this, I was very glad then that they came up with this. An extremely experimental instrumental but a real class one. Starting out as a single running beat, it slowly picks up before exploding into a blaze of synths, it could just as easily repeat that and become rather standard, but it doesn't. That beat returns, but beefier, stronger and more determined, it pounds into you until you're just completely worn out and its released into an echoing barrage of sound. If that wasn't enough the beat returns and builds and builds until it is stripped and finally silenced. It is an absolutely wonderful innovative experiment for them and all the better for it. I like to think it was their last hurrah, but alas Don't You Worry Child started out great, but just got old for me and it didn't make the list :(

Edited December 28, 201212 yr by Auld Lang Wombat

Oh CW. :( I don't know if I can forgive you for including Rita Ora.

 

Little Talks and Feel The Love need to be so much more higher than they are in your chart. :lol:

 

And Spectrum is only wondrous with Calvin. :wub:

 

And Greyhound is amazing. :wub: Don't You Worry Child needs to be a lot higher though! :D

Edited December 28, 201212 yr by ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My humble apologies for disappointing you, Griff, I will strive to improve :(

 

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This was the song that started it all for me - that is, a row of failures. I was and am still gutted that this didn't connect with the Buzzjack masses. Its an extremely subtle electronic/dance track, and if it hasn't clicked with you on first listen, it will DEFINITELY grow with repeated listens. A hushed revolving vocal spinning in a loop of describing well, satisfaction (anyone try and guess what the top comment on Youtube is?) backed with a soft almost tribal sounding beat slowly escalating but never quite going crazy. Its an ultimate chill out dance track and remains (for the time being) my favourite song that DNQ'd, and I now order to you to STOP READING THIS WAFFLE AND GO AND VOTE FOR IT IN THE REJECTS

 

 

I initially found it hard to class it as a 2012 track as I heard it, and started to love it, in 2011 and it is essentially just an album track, which I still think of it as. Although it was supposedly a single (just released at the time when everyone didn't care any more) and I can't deny its one of my most listened to tracks of 2011 so its included. Coldplay of course need no introduction in a chart of mine (they're fucking awesome basically), I thought Mylo Xyloto on a slight contrary to popular belief was a really good album and this was definitely one of the stand outs; it instantly grabs you from the get-go and doesn'tlet you down through a swirl of wild vocals, frantic guitars and fast keyboards. I'm aware of criticism Coldplay get, but this is an example that they can still do something special, its just a shame that it seemed to have been forgotten in favour of the rather by-the-numbers Charlie Brown (which I didn't quite like enough to chart here, but still really like, by-the-numbers Coldplay is far from a bad thing). Princess of China was the huge hit of the year for them, and I do really like that now but again, not enough to chart (it did take a long time to grow on me), it undoubtedly shows another side to them though just like this song does and this would make each single have their own individual style, but alas, no. Anyway, I'm rambling, basically if you haven't heard the album, this is way better than Charlie Brown & Princess of China.

 

 

This was my twelve pointer from...the second contest Leww hosted (oops), sent by Tinnmark. I didn't quite expect to find such a discovery there but this was quite amazing, Sung through restrained vocals accompanied by glittering synths and excellent bassline, this is a gloriously uplifting listen. I find it a rather unusuall song mainly for his vocals, I would even go as far to say they sound INHUMAN, like the sort of voice from a giant space lizard, I probably wouldn't want to meet this person but they really add to the charm. The lyrics are also a little weird, Darling don't get over me, get under me instead, which gives a rather unique take of rather than learning to live without someone, why bother? just resolve it in an instant and have sex with them. Not too shabby outlook on life. Anyway, this commentary's length seems to be covering up for the fact I don't have a whole lot to say about it despite it being so high, but its a quirky, but really great song that its a shame went under the radar of most

 

 

Another BJSC discovery, albeit a song that's over five years old according to the Youtube video. Possibly the most unexpected winner of the year and not one that will appeal to everyone, but I absolutely loved it. This is a seriously chilling listen, much like I described with Greyhound, this takes the listener on as journey through its length (I've become more used to the seven minute version). Starting out as an hushed noise to reflect the character probably beginning his descent into madness and the music getting slowly louder possibly reflects the voices building. Their thoughts seem to air in possibly the most creepy vocal of the year (think the ghost of a mysterious girl talking to you in a cubicle and your almost there), their thoughts go in a circle, they are seemingly trapped in this web of repetition as that creepy bassline runs on, before it starts to explode as the character starts to go a little bit insane, its a little unsettling. It calms down slightly but the added lyric of 'there are people staring' suggest paranoia and the continuing bassline trudges on until it all goes quiet again, but with no feeling of resolution. From start to finish, this is absolutely mesmorising and is complimented well by the very dark video in memory of Laika, the first dog in space. I know some would find this uncomfortable, but this track isn't a happy one and it perfectly suits the theme of loneliness and ongoing madness, it is difficult to watch this done to an animal, but I think that's what evoke emotion in us and really this is an extremely effective use of this concept to the best of its extent. This remains by far the best Aeroche winner and one of my favourite tracks of the year, and it wouldn't have won had I not given it that extra two points! It actually ends up finishing below the track I gave 10 too in that contest, I put this merely to the fact that I enjoyed that more following this contest, no reflection that any quality has been lost here at all.

 

 

CARVING MY INITIALS ON YOUR FOREHEAD

 

(makes NO sense, but still fabulous)

 

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Do any of those commentaries make sense? I'm maybe slightly stuffed. Anyways top 10 starts tomorrow, woo!

OK so into the top 10, before each, I shall post a relative picture:

 

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My top 10 includes four entries that were discovered solely via BJSC, I did know this just prior to the contest, but it was its usage here that made me take notice. My first ever twelve pointer in fact and still one of my favourite discoveries. This song may not be the most innovative of songs, but it excels in what it is - an upbeat pop dance track. The synths whir, rotate and fly around and along with the distinctive tone of voice, this track demands you to get up and dance and ingrates itself right into your head from the very first listen.

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No other picture could be more appropriate for this song....This is quite a meaningful song to me in a lot of ways and I will always have memories of 2012 listening to this (and Chariots of Fire of course), namely of course, the 2012 Olympics & Paralympics, as I've mentioned on here, I played a part in both games, as a catering assistant and a Games Maker respectively. Looking back on them, they were both some of the best experiences of my life and so many skills developed that I wasn't aware of before. Its quite sad that its all over and this song will always have a special place on my heart when I just think back to that Summer.

 

Of course they could not have picked a better song to soundtrack such a big event (sorry Muse, but you fell short on this one). A truly beautiful composition of music; Starting out with a small cymbal beat, before the haunting childrens choirs kick in and vocals which seem sad but also full of a lasting hope, which I just feel is so appropriate for the Olympics in general and could easily fit into the Closing Ceremony as well as the opening one. It all builds up into a wonderful festival of bells and all finished with an absolutely beautiful soprano note. I really can't express my adoration for this enough, and how fitting it was. When I listen to it now, it feels so poignant and almost makes me sad, but it will have those great memories attached to it and echoing what was a truly brief but amazing, inspiring two weeks for Great Britain, and its just one I was grateful to be part of and just merely witness. I can't think of many things in the next few years that will possibly top this

Edited December 30, 201212 yr by Auld Lang Wombat

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8. Of Monsters & Men - Dirty Paws

 

So no its not Little Talks that is the highest Of Monsters & Men song like what I'm sure most will feature, but this rather criminally overlooked gem released JUST before they went for the mainstream with Little Talks. The melody of this is fantastic, that soft guitar sound backed with the whispering of the wind, to really put this folk tale into perspective. As the 'story' begins, the instruments take it up a notch and it soon launches into a swirling piano hook accompanied by growing tribal chants in the chorus, I feel its just perfect for the story of the song. What are the lyrics about? Well it seems to tell a story of an ongoing battle between the birds and the bees in the great forest, with help from the 'beast with the dirty paws' and the creatures of snow. It could be interpreted as the battles of nature, with maybe this 'beast' being metaphorical of some emotion for the warriors in battle. One could assume (and I may or may not have got this from a lyric site) that it is man and nature and battling it out, with the bees being man and the birds being nature, in a story of nature fighting back against man. All told from the perspective of a dragonfly, it all tells a wonderful fairy tale and though the lyrics seems extremely silly in some places (one ICONIC one you'll find in my member title), there is a more sinister meaning behind it, that makes this an even more chilling listen.

 

And coincidentally I also forgot to give their album a review treatment, another one of the few I have listened to this year. I do see how some would see them as the Icelandic Mumford & Sons, there are certainly similarities and the aforementioned's debut album, but I do feel the lyrical themes of Monsters... are far deeper, there are stories/metaphors and lots of hidden meanings that can be found in this extremely creative album, even the band's title is a play on the words of the novel itself, and the 'the best laid plans of Mice and men gang aft agley', the theme of plans going wrong is apparent on some songs in this album, and its all the more thought provoking a listen because of this.

 

 

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Pretty much the song which started all these 'OMG BJSC IS TURNING INDIE' debates when this was crowned the unexpected winner in XLV, it was indeed my twelve pointer in that contest and every one of those points remains absolutely deserved. A short tale of running from the impending perils of life and leaving innocence behind, coupled with a video that contributes to this fantastically. There is no shortage of an excellent tune here either, starting with a unique percussion track and slowly building to include strings, the two gradually become completely intertwined and as the last minute kicks in, the strings reach their heights as the tale reaches its climax. A wonderfully unique song from start to finish and it was this song winning that really reminded me how diverse a contest BJSC was. This certainly stands out amongst the forray of previous winners and I'm glad I was in the contest to witness it.

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6. Phase Spin & Matty Graham feat. Jolene - Let You Go

 

Not the easiest song title to find an image for...This is a song that I'm not sure many of you would know and those that were in that edition of BJSC may find it hard to remember, if this is you, I recommend you LISTEN to this glorious song as it will be worth it. This has absolutely incredible production, Calvin Harris reminiscent but still literally screaming to go and run around in circles in the Sun, accompanied which may seem quite annoying at first, but the OTT nature really fits with the production. It is three and a half minutes of solid joy and in all truth, this certainly does sound like a song that would be prevalent in the UK in the summer at least and I remain convinced that had Calvin Harris' name been tacked onto it, it would've acquired at least some interest in the UK. I didn't give it twelve points in XLVI, it was behind moan, I'm VERY glad I made that decision in the end as it would've meant that that would've lost to that terrible Bomb song, but this has had held up better (though both are still excellent) and reminds me of the summer and happy times of this year so it finished higher. (even if alas, my actual summer related activity was quite limited bar the obvious two).

 

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OK thats it! as the year rears down its weary head permanently, my chart shall be concluded! Tune in tomorrow to find out what my track of 2012 will be, I can reveal there are three more BJSC related entries to come and two chart related.

Edited December 30, 201212 yr by Auld Lang Wombat

OK so into the top 10, before each, I shall post a relative picture:

 

http://earth911.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/gasoline-tank.jpg

 

 

My top 10 includes four entries that were discovered solely via BJSC, I did know this just prior to the contest, but it was its usage here that made me take notice. My first ever twelve pointer in fact and still one of my favourite discoveries. This song may not be the most innovative of songs, but it excels in what it is - an upbeat pop dance track. The synths whir, rotate and fly around and along with the distinctive tone of voice, this track demands you to get up and dance and ingrates itself right into your head from the very first listen.

 

This was my number 1. Absolutely fantastic song.

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A reference to Emmylou Harris, well you learn something new everyday - even when you've known the song for months :blush: This was the song that I gave eight points to in BJSC XLIV, behind Neon & 110%, as I said before, that order has now COMPLETELY reversed, which is very strange, but I guess it happens. On to the song itself, it is simply utterly gorgeous, the production mainly - a heavenly and sad organ hums along with a strumming guitar, in a way that just has to make your lip wobble, the girls wonderful vocals must've irritated me at first, but the harmonies really are wonderful and add to the stunning emotion of the song, country music doesn't often get as beautiful as this. The subject matter of the song focuses (using references to the aforementioned and her husband Gram Parson) on an ongoing battle between lovers whom realise they are overthinking their relationship and do not need to ask so much, they just need each other. I must admit that this song did speak to me quite a lot at the time (which was almost exactly after I'd sent my votes for XLIV oops), I was going through a situation that you could deem similar,(I'm not gonna post it in full, I wouldn't really wanna post it on here) I soon realised that really I was overthinking these things far too much and whilst I wouldn't say the song solely alone made me realise this, it certainly spoke to me and helped me in a way that no other song did at the time. And now, my situation is definitely resolved. So it could be for these reasons that it appeals and speaks to me like no other song.