I really thought that all of the second album Lewis Capaldi singles were dreadful, especially 'Pointless'. Shame as loved 'Before You Go' and 'Hold me When You Wait' and although I didn't personally love it, 'Bruises' was really interesting. Such a shame the deterioration in quality.

‘Forget Me’ is still a bop imo and ‘Burning’ on his album is up there with the best song on it, wish it got a release!

Love a bit of Gary and Lewis, Charlie is really good too completely forgot about him !

NO 67- HOZIER ( 72) - 72 POINTS

 

(Voter: Joseph Styles- 12pts, Y’all Starlight- 4pts, xajnipi- 5pts, Ready for it- 20pts, Bjork- 23pts, Gooddelta- 3pts, Smint- 5pts)

 

 

TOTAL UK TOP 40 HITS: 3

BIGGEST HIT: TAKE ME TO CHURCH (#2, 2014)

 

 

NO 66- ZAYN MALIK ( 59) - 73 POINTS

 

(Voter: Rough Edges- 21pts, Jord- 6pts, Ready for it- 28pts, Lukuzz- 18pts)

 

 

TOTAL UK TOP 40 HITS: 8

BIGGEST HIT: PILLOWTALK (#1, 2016)

 

NO 65- POST MALONE ( 40) - 76 POINTS

 

(Voter: Joseph Styles- 2pts, Josh!- 17pts, Jord- 23pts, Riser- 5pts, WhoOdyssey- 20pts, JulianT- 9pts)

 

 

TOTAL UK TOP 40 HITS: 21

BIGGEST HIT: ROCKSTAR (#1, 2017)

 

 

I don't mind Hozier but never been a massive fan. Same goes for Post Malone although I did quite enjoy his recent album, the indie/rock sound really suits him.

Zayn's debut single was promising but the quality quickly went downhill for me. I still can't get over the irony of him calling his last album 'Nobody Is Listening'!

 

Love a bit of Zayn but yeah i’ve not paid much attention to his latest album 🙈

I like 'Better Now' from Post and 'Someone New' and 'Eden' by Hozier!

Zayn is probably my favourite off 1D if I just go off vocals alone. I still enjoy his first era as a whole album listen and he’s had tracks I’ve liked from other eras and features since.

 

I definitely rate Post Malone amongst the best males of today as well. Hes very talented, really good voice and quite varied too so im excited to see where he heads next.

 

Cant say I’m huge on Capaldi though. I think pretty much every song of his sounds exactly the same but it’s more his actual vocal what’s difficult for me to enjoy past a few tracks. Not the most interesting performer either.

Edited December 28, 20231 yr by Jord

Yeah I don’t love everything by Post Malone but he’s versatile and he’s definitely produced some real highlights of the last few years, like Rockstar, Sunflower, Circles, Better Now, and I think Chemical is lovely too.

Zayn 😬😬

NO 64- JASON DERULO ( 20) - 76 POINTS

 

(Voter: Mango- 14pts, Josh!- 13pts, Detonate- 25pts, Nick F1- 24pts)

 

 

TOTAL UK TOP 40 HITS: 22

BIGGEST HIT: IN MY HEAD (#1, 2010) DON’T WANNA GO HOME (#1, 2011) TALK DIRTY (#1, 2013) WANT TO WANT ME (#1, 2015) SAVAGE LOVE (#1, 2020)

 

 

NO 63- STING ( 46) - 78 POINTS

 

(Voter: xajnipi- 18pts, Ready for it- 1pt, Bjork- 11pts, Marcinjaro- 19pts, Smint- 10pts, Riser- 3pts, Voyager- 10pts, Garyfeld- 6pts)

 

 

TOTAL UK TOP 40 HITS: 24

BIGGEST HIT: RISE AND FALL (#2, 2003)

 

 

NO 62- RICKY MARTIN ( 70) - 78 POINTS

 

(Voter: Spiceboy- 13pts, Vibe- 18pts, Leonardo- 19pts, Ready for it- 15pts, Nick F1- 13pts)

 

 

TOTAL UK TOP 40 HITS: 9

BIGGEST HIT: LIVIN LA VIDA LOCA (#1, 1999)

 

Well Derulo has delivered some absolute bops in his time. My favourites are 'In My Head', 'Stupid Love', 'Trumpets' and the hugely under-rated 'Cheyenne' :wub:

Sting is obviously a legend even if I prefer his work with The Police to his solo work.

Didn't expect to see Ricky Martin this high in 2023.

Ricky does have some bangers for me but I think 'Private Emotion' is my fave of his!

NO 61- APHEX TWIN ( 177) - 78 POINTS

 

(Voter: Jade- 25pts, !!!- 29pts, Dandy*- 24pts)

 

 

TOTAL UK TOP 40 HITS: 3

BIGGEST HIT: WINDOWLICKER (#16, 1999)

 

 

NO 60- LEONARD COHEN ( 100)- 80 POINTS

 

(Voter: Bjork- 25pts, Smint- 18pts, Jimwatts- 22pts, JulianT-15pts)

 

 

TOTAL UK TOP 40 HITS: 1

BIGGEST HIT: HALLELUJAH (#36, 2008)

 

 

NO 59- JOHN LENNON ( 47) - 81 POINTS

 

(Voter: Mango- 13pts, Mack- 3pts, Jord- 4pts, Ready For It- 5pts, Roba- 7pts, King Rollo- 4pts, Marcinjaro- 17pts, Garyfeld- 2pts, Chez Wombat- 8pts, JulianT- 18pts)

 

 

TOTAL UK TOP 40 HITS: 14

BIGGEST HIT: (JUST LIKE) STARTING OVER (#1, 1980) IMAGINE (#1, 1981) WOMAN (#1, 1981)