Ryan's Top of 2012
10 albums, 75 Tracks

A Total of 201 songs entered my chart this year and below are the top 75. :D
Here's a few facts about the top 75. (from 2011 in brackets)

(27) 25 hits in 2012 reached number one.
(13) 10 of those debuted at number one.

(33%) 51% - Songs with a British lead artist.
(66%) 49% - Songs with an International lead artist.

(4%) 20% of tracks have a primary male vocal lead.
(33%) 29% of the top 75 consists of album tracks.
There are only (6) 10 UK Number Ones in the chart.

Total Sales of Top 75 for 2012: 31,768,520
Total Sales of Top 75 for 2011: 32,193,680

Edited December 20, 201311 yr by Draper

:music:Top Ten Albums of 2012:music:
(This year I haven't been very album focused and have enjoyed single tracks or cherry picks moreso than full length albums)

10. Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto

I love Chris Martin's voice. He's got one of my favourite male voices in the music industry. Admittedely, I've only thoroughly listened to the singles of this album, which have all been fantastic! (one Rihanna duet in particular), however from few listens it sounded good. None of the album tracks captured me apart from Up In Flames, however overall it managed to gain 10th place on my favourite albums this year!.

09. The Family Jewels - Marina & The Diamonds

I've had this album in my library for about 2 years but it was only due to the release of Electra Heart and Primadonna that I began to "get" Marina. As a result I gave this album a couple of spins. It's amazing! I had heard all 2 of the (mainstream) singles beforehand but once listening to them along with the album tracks, its a great collection of songs. Mowgli's Road being the highlight of the album; the quirky melodies, strained vocals and kooky lyrics makes it a really enjoyable listen and a welcomed break from the generic pop I sit most comfortable with.

Edited December 30, 201212 yr by Draper Dudee

Hey Ryan. Two AMAZING albums already :o

 

Glad to see you finally discovering The Family Jewels, and hope to see Electra Heart much higher too. Oh No! is my favourite off it :wub:

08. I'm Not Dead - P!nk

I know. An album from 2006 in my 2012 EOY chart. I have always loved P!nk, but this year was the year I've truly appreciated her for the unbelievable artist she is. I downloaded all of her past albums this year and enjoyed each one incredibly. This stood out the most, having produced three number ones in my chart this year with "Stupid Girls", "Long Way To Happy" and the amazing "I Got Money Now". I didn't want to place this in my top ten of the year because of its date of release, but I can't lie to myself. It's such a good album with many fierce highlights, although it does begin to drag near the end. There is one more P!nk album to come...

07. Talk That Talk - Rihanna
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She releases an album without fail every November/Decemeber. This managed to hit 7th place in my 2011 EOY chart, as well as this year. Rihanna is the biggest artist on the planet at the moment, and it's hard to not appreciate how successful she has become. Talk That Talk is a very good album, and may have reached higher peaks if it was released earlier in the year. It seems to be her most uninspired release but the tracks don't fail to hook you on first listens. "Where Have You Been?" managed to reach number one this year, after peaking at number 4 in 2011. My favourites off the album are the filthy "Birthday Cake" and the amazingess that is "Drunk On Love".

06. Unapologetic - Rihanna

On first listen, it was utter sh*te. It wasn't generic pop, I didn't like the first single and I couldn't connect to it. I gave it another couple of spins and soon I did begin to catch on to the underground urban music Rihanna produced this time. "Numb" with all its 4 lyrics is especially good, as is "No Love Allowed". I can't dislike the catchiness of "Right Now" and it always helps to have a killer breakdown in the music (Jump also). Personally, It's not my favourite from her and it doesn't reach the high's of Loud or Talk That Talk but I do like the different vibe she brought to the table. I won't be enjoying the artists that try to follow the bandwagon in 2013.

05. Electra Heart - Marina & The Diamonds

I don't know what to say about this album. It's so deep it's exremely hard to understand what the hell she's talking about. Once (I think) I figured it out, I adored it. Lyrically, It's so relatable to me. I believe its about personality, characters and finding yourself. "Fear and Loathing" is so emotional I just adore it. I could take so many quotes of this album and become a tumblr King so easily!. My favourites of the album are the wicked dance track "Radioactive", "Hypocrates" and the gorgeous "Lies". The melody is so simple yet so easy to connect to. This album relaxes, excites and depresses me with each track! I felt so happy when this hit no.1. Marina is an amazing artist who should be appreciated more!

Edited December 30, 201212 yr by Draper Dudee

04. Heaven - Rebecca Ferguson

Breathtaking! It truly is. Her voice is so traditionally good it makes me feel warm when I listen to her. This spawned 2 number ones on my chart. "Shoulder to Shoulder"; the beautiful, emotional ballad and "Too Good To Lose"; the jazzy, happy, feel-good track conclusion to the album. It's such a smooth listen packed full of soul and old-school melodies. Rebecca has a truly unique talent and I can't fault this album at all really. "Mr. Bright Eyes", "Teach Me How To Be Loved", "Run Free" and "Fairtytale" are all excellent tracks written well and with true meaning. It's a million times better than anything Adele has ever done!

03. Heartbreak On Hold - Alexandra Burke

I don't know where to start. My final three albums have been so difficult to place. Their all utterly incredible for different reasons. Alexandra is a brilliant performer and a very talented vocalist. This album is a great generic pop/dance record with some great standout tracks including "Daylight Robbery","Love You That Much", "Oh La La" and "Tonight". It's everything I could have hoped from Miss Burke. The one issue with it that made my decision to place it third was the lyrical content. It's just not getting any emotion from me other than making me happy because it's so catchy. The first single "Elephant" is a stomping tune! that I adore. The bonus tracks are what makes this album and I cannot believe their just bonus tracks! "Devil In Me" is such a jumping beat with a great chorus, great backing track and nice little 90's sample!. When she talked about the album, describing it at as having "big 90's choruses" this is the only one I feel she may have been talking about. "Beating Still" has an incredible, euphoric beat with a middle 8 that just obliterates anything in it's path. I don't even want to mention the chart impact this had in the UK. I love the album and her, but this year she's sadly not number one!

Edited December 30, 201212 yr by Draper Dudee

02. Heal - Loreen

OMG! It was unbearably close from the top spot, what made it rank second place is purely down to the little knowledge I have of the artist herself. She is incredible. Her voice is silky, powerful and delicious amongst her marvellous music! This album is just a mystical masterpiece. First of all, it's dance. Dance is my favourite type of music. Secondly, it's not generic dance; it's beautiful, poetic, eerie dance music that makes me ears want more! Thirdly, the lyrics. They are just fantastic. How she has managed to write an album based on the overused subject of heartbreak, yet make it completely relevant is beyond me. I love the little incorrect pronunciations she makes with some of the words. It's just makes it more humble and cute! Two words you couldn't use to describe the actual music. "My Heart Is Refusing Me", "Breaking Robot", "See You Again" and of course "Euphoria" are some of the many standouts. Well, they all standout as there isn't a filler on the album. It's emotional. It's sad. It's incredible. It's atmospheric. It's some-other-posh-adjective-that-doesn't-justify-just-how-good-it-is. Loreen, I applaud you.

01. The Truth About Love - P!nk

So after all those positive things I just wrote about my second favourite album of the year, how can I describe my first? First of all, it's not perfect. It's a brilliant record with some stomping tunes on there. The music itself consists of pop with rock influences. Her vocal is unbeatable on the likes of "Beam Me Up", "Just Give Me A Reason" and "Try". The lead single packs a powerful punch but the introductory track "Are We All We Are" remains a high favourite on the album. "The Truth About Love" reminds me of Only Fools and Horses for a completely unknown reason and as a result it makes me think of Britain in the 80's which makes me feel all nostalgic and happy. "True Love" is a classic pop track with wicked melodies. The entire album has good lyrical content which P!nk has always managed to pull off exceedingly well. What this album has done more than anything else, is enable me to "wake-up" to P!nk. A woman who is capable of extraordinary things and who has played an important part in my childhood, my adolescent years, my growth and love in music and myself as a person.

Top 75 of 2012

75. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift
Chart Run: (3-7-5)
Sales: [222,870]
Taylor kicks us off with her most poppy song to date. It's catchy, its annoying and It's great to sign along whilst drunk with friends.

74. T.H.E (feat. JLO & Mick Jagger) - Will.I.Am
Chart Run: (7-3-8-15-xx-15)
Sales: [224,250]
Debut track off Will's new album. I didn't mind it for a while, but I always find it ironic that beat isn't actually that hard. :/

73. Sober - Loreen
Chart Run: (3-2-10)
Sales: [229,770]
First Loreen track off of the album. An amazing ballad/dance track with such relatable lyrics. Would have been higher If I had heard it earlier in the year.

72. This Is Love (feat. Eva Simons) - Will.I.Am
Chart Run: (1-4-12-14)
Sales: [230,460]
Will's best solo song and the first number one. Really catchy chorus with great melodies and Eva is a welcomed guest artist.

71. Mowgli's Road - Marina & The Diamonds
Chart Run: (13-6-8-13-xx-7)
Sales: [231,150]
My favourite off the album. It's so freaky and weird and quirky. I love it! Great welsh anthem

70. Fairytale (Let Me Live My Life This Way) - Rebecca Ferguson
Chart Run: (7-14-13-15-12-11-7)
Sales: [232,530]
This is such a cool, breezy track with effortless vocals and great lyrics about looning over someone.

69. I Got Money Now - P!nk
Chart Run: (2-1-11)
Sales: [236,670]
A brilliant song from P!nk with such soft, easy vocals. Completely relateable song with deep meaning. Best of the album.

68. Love You That Much - Alexandra Burke
Chart Run: (7-9-8-xx-6)
Sales: [236,860]
Soo catchy it's unreal. Very feel-good song with good vocals and great production! One standout from Alexandra

67. Breathing - Jason Derulo
Chart Run: (2-6-10-12)
Sales: [237,360]
This is Jason's best track. Very catchy and dancey with good versus and a great chorus.

66. Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall - Coldplay
Chart Run: (8-13-14-13-8-6-15)
Sales: [246,330]
"I'd rather be a commar, then a fullstop". Awesome lyrics and a great, classic song by Coldplay. A highlight of the album.

65. Traveller's Chant - Rizzle Kicks
Chart Run: (5-4-7-12)
Sales: [250,860]
Cool song by the Rizzle Kicks boys. Nice to just chill to. I don't get the lyrics though

64. True Love (feat. Lily Rose-Cooper) - P!nk
Chart Run: (3-13-6-6)
Sales: [251,060]
Amazing bouncy tune by P!nk and Lily. Would have been on the chart much longer If it weren't for P!nk out-charting her own tracks

63. Just Give Me A Reason (feat. Nate Reuss) - P!nk
Chart Run: (2-14-5-7)
Sales: [251,160]
Gorgeous ballad by two excellent vocalists. It sounds like a fun. song featuring P!nk. Great lyrics and lovely melody.

62. DNA - Little Mix
Chart Run: (8-3-6-10)
Sales: [258,060]
Overrated pop song by the girls. Better than wings but useless lyrics that mean nothing. Poor man's E.T by Katy Perry.

61. Up In Flames - Coldplay
Chart Run: (10-11-6-4-12)
Sales: [258,750]
Beautiful, effortless vocals from Chris with a sweet melody, accompanied by sad lyrics. Amazing

Edited December 30, 201212 yr by Draper Dudee

60. Trouble (feat. Childish Gambino) - Leona Lewis
Chart Run: (7-4-9-5)
Sales: [271,860]
A nice song, if slightly boring. She sounds good on it and the video is something different we haven't seen from her.

59. Try - P!nk
Chart Run: (5-xx-10-8-xx-11-16)
Sales: [279,450]
Great music here by P!nk. The video is immense and she has great vocals on it.

58. Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia
Chart Run: (2-9-8-13-xx-10-14)
Sales: [280,140]
Amazing dance track from SHM! Great, euphoric dance break and nice build up to the chorus. Very enjoyable track!

57. Some Nights - fun.
Chart Run: (10-2-2-9)
Sales: [284,860]
fun. are very good at delivering unique melodies. This is a very good track, just missing the top spot for 2 weeks.

56. Come Alive - Leona Lewis
Chart Run: (2-4-1)
Sales: [284,970]
Epic track by Leona, one of her best. She's had quite a successful year on my chart with various album tracks and singles.

55. Long Way To Happy - P!nk
Chart Run: (6-1-2-14)
Sales: [285,260]
Good rock track from P!nk with smooth versus that build to an excellent chorus. Great lyrics aswell!

54. Shoulder To Shoulder - Rebecca Ferguson
Chart Run: (2-1-10-10)
Sales: [285,660]
Gorgeous, beautiful ballad by Rebecca. Breathtaking vocals. Possibly the best on the album.

53. Next To Me - Emeli Sandé
Chart Run: (7-6-9-13-11-9)
Sales: [287,040]
Good R&B track from Emeli. Not been her biggest fan this year but she deserves all her success.

52. Heartbreak On Hold - Alexandra Burke
Chart Run: (5-10-4-3)
Sales: [292,560]
Great introductory track to her album. Powerful vocals + great production = amazing track.

51. Climax - Usher
Chart Run: (6-2-7-10-13)
Sales: [293,250]
Usher's best song ever! Amazing, sexy tune with a fantastic beat. Good melody and gentle chorus.

50. Birthday Cake (feat. Chris Brown) - Rihanna
Chart Run: (11-8-5-4-6-10-2-6-8-xx-12-5-6)
Sales: [300,150]
One of the best tracks on the Talk That Talk album. Glad there was a full release after. Such a wicked, dirty tune!

49. Run Free - Rebecca Ferguson
Chart Run: (15-4-11-14-6-14-11-15-11)
Sales: [302,910]
Brilliant track with such good lyrics about running way to be happy. Love singing along to this.

48. Starring Role - Marina & The Diamonds
Chart Run: (6-6-3-5)
Sales: [306,160]
Very strong song by Marina. Great melodies, vocals and lyrics. Can't go wrong.

47. Kiss The Stars - Pixie Lott
Chart Run: (4-3-4-9)
Sales: [306,360]
Average pop song. Can't remember why I peaked it so high. Pixie has much better material.

46. Black Heart - StooShe
Chart Run: (4-6-8-xx-14-5-xx-15)
Sales: [307,740]
If this wasn't so overplayed it would have been much higher up! I adore these girls and look forward to the album.

45. Sparks - Cover Drive
Chart Run: (5-6-5-7-12)
Sales: [313,850]
Surprise hit from Cover Drive. This was a cute 'lil song which ranked 3rd top song of April.

44. R.I.P (feat. Tinie Tempah) - Rita Ora
Chart Run: (4-4-7-xx-11-9)
Sales: [313,950]
Good R&B track. A little bit draggy and slightly dull. Good at the time.

43. Die Young - Ke$ha
Chart Run: (2-1-8-6)
Sales: [327,060]
Insanely catch track. Brilliant comeback from Ke$ha the drunk dollar sign girl. Love the final pre-chorus.

42. Remember Me (feat. Jessie J) -Daley
Chart Run: (4-3-3-14-13-xx-11)
Sales: [335,340]
This is one sweet song. Amazing vocals and a nice change from the pop we're forced with. Lush harmonies.

41. Take Care (feat. Rihanna) - Drake
Chart Run: (4-3-3-8-13)
Sales: [341,550]
Good track here from Drake. Him and Rihanna make a good duet. Not as good as What's My Name but still listenable

Edited December 30, 201212 yr by Draper Dudee

40. Lies - Marina & The Diamonds
Chart Run: (4-10-11-9-xx-6-9-14)
Sales: [342,930]
Wonderful track by Marina. Elements of dance, dub and balladry with poetic lyrics! Amazing.

39. Where Have You Been? - Rihanna
Chart Run: (4-9-11-xx-11-6-9-9-xx-14-xx-1-1-12)
Sales: [349,140]
Great track from Rihanna with a brilliant music video which made this shoot to number one for 2 weeks.

38. We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monae) - fun.
Chart Run: (3-3-5-xx-8-12-14)
Sales: [355,840]
A brilliant pop song that was inescapable before the summer. Very nice melodies and awesome message! Truly relatable.

37. Girl On Fire - Alicia Keys
Chart Run: (1-2-4-9-14-xx-15)
Sales: [356,040]
What I love most about this track it its simplicity and raw powerful vocals in the chorus.

36. Radioactive - Marina & The Diamonds
Chart Run: (4-2-15-10-3-xx-10)
Sales: [362,940]
One of the best tracks by Marina. Narrowly missing the top spot by her own massive hit. Brilliant 808!

Edited December 30, 201212 yr by Draper Dudee

35. Walk Of Shame - P!nk
Chart Run: (4-10-11-9-xx-6-9-14)
Sales: [370,530]
What a strong, powerful track. Very rocky, very funny, very P!nk! So catchy and uplifting.

34. My Heart Is Refusing Me - Loreen
Chart Run: (4-1-1-2)
Sales: [389,160]
Another flawless track from Loreen. Looks likely to stick around the chart for a while longer.

33. Beneath Your Beautiful (feat. Emeli Sandé) - Labrinth
Chart Run: (12-4-4-5-7-8)
Sales: [390,540]
Such a beautiful piece of music with 2 very talents artists. They sing together amazingly and I love when the beat kicks in!

32. Dance For You - Beyoncé
Chart Run: (10-3-6-6-10-8-13)
Sales: [390,830]
A cool, breezy R&B track from Queen B with a very sexy video!

31. Brokenhearted - Karmin
Chart Run: (6-7-5-10-4-10-14)
Sales: [391,230]
I'm actaully really surprised this is so high up! Silent hit! Very catchy tune

30. Call My Name - Cheryl
Chart Run: (11-15-11-xx-15-1-7-13-6-9)
Sales: [392,610]
Didn't like this at first, but began to grow and eventually reached number one! Good video, and the song's got a good beat.

29. 212 (feat. Lazy Jay) - Azealia Banks
Chart Run: (9-6-3-11-2-8)
Sales: [396,740]
Wicked summer tune with unusual lyrics but a fantastic beat that really gets you moving.

28. Bangarang - Skrillex
Chart Run: (5-12-12-xx-2-1-7)
Sales: [397,140]
I'm surprised this is that far up also. It's a brill dubstep track with a solid breakdown. Got good memories with this!

27. Oh La La - Alexandra Burke
Chart Run: (2-4-5-7-13-xx-8)
Sales: [397,440]
One of the stronger album tracks on Miss Burke's album. Packed a good punch first week but began to slide. Very catchy and good melodies.

26. Can't Breathe - Leona Lewis
Chart Run: (5-4-5-8-4-15-14)
Sales: [398,130]
This is such a pretty song by Leona. Smooth music and lovely lyrics. Great vocals and a cute chorus.

Edited December 30, 201212 yr by Draper Dudee

25. Hot Right Now (feat. Rita Ora) - DJ Fresh
Chart Run: (13-xx-9-7-12-6-11-13-15-12-8-xx-13)
Sales: [400,890]
Good summery pop track with fresh new face Rita Ora! Nice uptempo beats with a good chorus. Rubbish lyrics!

24. Tonight - Alexandra Burke
Chart Run: (1-1-1-11-10-13)
Sales: [411,240]
A stomper of a tune. I loved this on first listens but it is very, very repetitive. Ranked 3rd top song of June!

23. Got Me Burnin' - Ruff Diamonds
Chart Run: (3-5-7-7-8-6)
Sales: [418,140]
I cannot remember how I came to here this. Never heard of the girls before either. But it's so good. It's like Hot Right Now but miles better!

22. Devil In Me - Alexandra Burke
Chart Run: (3-2-3-2-14-11)
Sales: [425,040]
This is a real throwback to the 90's. Very catchy and with swaying synths and a perfect sample. I adore the 808 dub-breakdown.

21. Daylight Robbery - Alexandra Burke
Chart Run: (4-3-9-5-3-8)
Sales: [445,740]
A wicked R&B/Pop song with a brilliant backing melody. Smooth vocals and a killer chorus!

Edited December 30, 201212 yr by Draper Dudee

20. Settle Down - Kimbra
Chart Run: (3-2-4-5-10-8-11)
Sales: [480,930]
Well this is a stunning track. She is such a good vocalist and I love the backing "oh-oh-oh's". Quite tribe-like.

19. Are We All We Are - P!nk
Chart Run: (1-4-7-4-12-3-10-15)
Sales: [502,320]
Balsy, Bold and terrific!. It did very well to hang on the charts for as long as it did considering the competition!. The ultimate opening album track.

18. Titanium (feat. Sia) - David Guetta
Chart Run: (3-2-2-6-10-11-15-xx-11-15-13)
Sales: [503,700]
A wicked dance track that seemed to spark the trend for non-vocal choruses. Amazing though, one of DG's finest.

17. Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) - Gotye
Chart Run: (14-3-3-5-5-2-8-xx-15)
Sales: [509,220]
This is a lush song with brilliant harmonies and excellent lyrics. Catchy and gentle.

16. Starships - Nicki Minaj
Chart Run: (4-3-3-9-7-xx-9-11-14-10)
Sales: [516,810]
What a chorus! Very anthemic although quite cheesy. I love the dance breakdown.

Edited December 30, 201212 yr by Draper Dudee

Hey Ryan. Two AMAZING albums already :o

 

Glad to see you finally discovering The Family Jewels, and hope to see Electra Heart much higher too. Oh No! is my favourite off it :wub:

 

Thanks! :) I know it's a wicked album. Love Oh No!