Layo & Bushwacka! - Love Story Vs. Finally

 

Peak: 08

Chart Run: 30-57-(x)-88-96-99-(x)-93-96-(x)-8-13-21-24-36-50-62-(x)-88-(x)-98 (16 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: It's Up To You (Shining Through) (#25)

 

 

Commentary: I never knew the artist or title of this total classic. Such a euphoric dance tune.

Rating: 8/10

 

 

 

Zoe Birkett - Treat Me Like A Lady

 

Peak: 12

Chart Run: 12-22-36-51-(x)-78-63-60-95 (8 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: This sounds forgettable. It's a pretty average cheesy pop song.

Rating: 6/10

 

 

 

Lemon Jelly - Nice Weather For Ducks

 

Peak: 16

Chart Run: 16-30-48 (3 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: The Shouty Track (#21)

 

 

Commentary: Incredibly odd and different, but I'm not a fan. It's a bit too bland.

Rating: 6/10

 

 

 

Counting Crows ft Vanessa Carlton - Big Yellow Taxi

 

Peak: 16

Chart Run: 16-21-23-30-36-42-55-63-72-79 (10 weeks)

2nd Highest Hits: Mr Jones & Accidently In Love (#28)

 

 

Commentary: This is rather pleasant. Nowhere near as iconic as A Thousand Miles but Vanessa Carlton sounds good and the lead singer sounds relaxing.

Rating: 7/10

 

 

Edited July 13, 201510 yr by RobinJuanPersie

Turin Brakes - Painkiller (Summer Rain)

 

Peak: 05

Chart Run: 5-20-46 (3 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Long Distance (#22)

 

 

Commentary: This is absolutely dreadful. Sounds like a bad Passenger album track.

Rating: 5/10

 

 

Edited July 13, 201510 yr by RobinJuanPersie

Kira - I'll Be Your Angel

 

Peak: 09

Chart Run: 9-17-25-41-73 (5 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: This sounds a bit dated but I still enjoyed it. The vocals work well against the trance-y beat.

Rating: 7/10

 

 

Edited July 13, 201510 yr by RobinJuanPersie

Junior Senior - Move Your Feet

 

Peak: 03

Chart Run: 4-3-6-5-5-3-4-6-9-11-19-26-38-38-49-68-79-79 (19 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Rhythm Bandits (#22)

 

 

Commentary: What a classic. You can't help but enjoy this song every time it comes on. It's just so infectious. This still seems quite unavoidable so I'm shocked that it's never re-entered the chart at all.

Rating: 8.5/10

 

 

Edited July 13, 201510 yr by RobinJuanPersie

Ainslie Henderson - Keep Me A Secret

 

Peak: 05

Chart Run: 5-11-25-44-62-(x)-77-79-68-66-93-(x)-93 (11 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: Sounds fairly interesting coming from a contestant on Fame Academy. He sounds a lot like the singer from Twin Atlantic. This feels like a bit of a weird top 5 hit.

Rating: 6/10

 

 

 

Royksopp - Eple

 

Peak: 16

Chart Run: 16-34-51 (3 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Remind Me/So Easy (#21)

 

 

Commentary: I have no idea where from but I've heard this song loads before. I find this nice and relaxing. Perfect for the summer.

Rating: 7.5/10

 

 

 

Plummet - Damaged

 

Peak: 12

Chart Run: 12-19-13-21-28-26-39-53-63-74-82 (11 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Cherish The Day (#34)

 

 

Commentary: Haven't heard much trance for a while. This started off quite slow but I'm really getting into it as it goes on. Easily one of the best of the year so far.

Rating: 8/10

 

 

 

Tomcraft - Loneliness

 

Peak: 01

Chart Run: 1-4-5-9-13-18-24-31-39-48-71-75-74-80-(x)-90-(x)-99-(x)-77-85 (18 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Brainwashed (Call You) (#43)

 

 

Commentary: This is one of my favourite dance songs of all time. Simple, but extremely effective. I'm shocked to see that (according to Wikipedia) the only other place it went top 10 was Germany. Sounds like a massive worldwide hit.

Rating: 9/10

 

 

Edited July 16, 201510 yr by RobinJuanPersie

Bhangra Knights vs Husan - Husan

 

Peak: 07

Chart Run: 7-10-12-22-30-42-59-(x)-80-91 (18 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: Undeniably catchy, but doesn't connect with me in the same way 'Mundian To Bach Ke' does. Definitely loses the Bhangra battle.

Rating: 7/10

 

 

 

The Androids - Do It With Madonna

 

Peak: 15

Chart Run: 15-24-29-40-56-(x)-80-83-(x)-98 (8 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: We we're due a terrible one. About the 8th song that is linked with Madonna so far. I'd imagine this was only popular due to the video which is easily the highlight of the song.

Rating: 2/10

 

 

Mr Redz vs DJ Skribble - Everybody Come On (Can U Feel It)

 

Peak: 13

Chart Run: 13-20-28-34-54-(x)-90-75-94 (8 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: Featuring some vocals from one of my favourite artists, Busta Rhymes. This is ok but it's extremely unremarkable.

Rating: 7/10

 

 

 

Deftones - Minerva

 

Peak: 15

Chart Run: 15-41-73 (3 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: My Own Summer (Shove It) (#29)

 

 

Commentary: I find this so boring. This is really not my cup of tea.

Rating: 4/10

 

 

 

Red 'N' White Machines - Southampton Boys

 

Peak: 16

Chart Run: 16-87 (2 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: This was going to get a 2 until James Beattie's line. Now that is iconic. Dreadful song but it's a shame they don't really do F.A. Cup final songs anymore.

Rating: 5/10

 

 

 

XTM & DJ Chucky Presents Annia - Fly On The Wings Of Love

 

Peak: 08

Chart Run: 9-8-12-9-8-9-11-10-8-10-12-16-22-22-30-41-55-66-72-(x)-96 (20 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Give Me Your Love (#28)

 

 

Commentary: Now this is a blast from the past. I forgot about this song completely. It used to annoy me as a kid but it's sounding great now.

Rating: 7.5/10

 

 

 

Jemini - Cry Baby

 

Peak: 15

Chart Run: 15-39-69 (3 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: N/A

 

 

Commentary: The famous song that gave us 'nul points' at Eurovision. I'd actually never heard this song before but it doesn't sound that bad. Of course it's no Electro Velvet but what is?

Rating: 6/10

 

 

 

Dave Gahan - Dirty Sticky Floors

 

Peak: 18

Chart Run: 18-46 (2 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: I Need You (#27)

 

 

Commentary: This was the first solo release from the Depeche Mode vocalist. Fairly interesting musically but doesn't really work as a single. Sounds more like an album track.

Rating: 6/10

 

 

 

Kurtis Mantronik Presents Chamonix - How Did You Know

 

Peak: 16

Chart Run: 16-36-49-64-(x)-97 (5 weeks)

2nd Highest Hit: Strictly Business (#43)

 

 

Commentary: Decent dance song. Not surprised it doesn't seem to be too remembered nowadays. Not one I'm likely to listen to out of choice.

Rating: 6.5/10