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HOT 100 4.11.25 #57 10. Mutt – Leon Thomas (No change/39 weeks in chart) 9. I Got Better - Morgan Wallen (No change/24 weeks in chart) 8. Elizabeth Taylor - Taylor Swift (Down 3/4 weeks in the chart) 7. Folded – Kehlani (Up 7/NEW PEAK/20 weeks in chart) 6. Daisies – Justin Bieber (Up 1/16 weeks in chart) 5. Man I Need – Olivia Dean (Up 3/NEW PEAK/10 weeks in chart) 4. Opalite – Taylor Swift (No change/4 weeks in chart) 3. Ordinary - Alex Warren (No change/38 weeks in chart) 2. Golden – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (No change/19 weeks in chart) 1. The Fate Of Ophelia - Taylor Swift (No change/4 weeks No. 1/4 weeks in chart) NEW ENTRIES: 100. Favourite Country Song – HARDY (6/10) It's honestly been months since I've heard this, and months later it sounds the EXACT same. In this song (and in most of his new album), HARDY makes zero attempt to give a fresh, unique character to his music, which is especially needed at this point in his career if he wants to stay relevant. It's another stale country acoustic song that doesn't dive deep on any level… and I mean any. This guy is NOT Morgan Wallen. 96. Amor – Emmanuell Cortes (5/10) A traditional love song by the Mexican artist that feels all so bland and lacking in difference. It's worrying how so many of these uninspired songs are ruling the Hot 100. The industry can NOT have a creative collapse. With that being said, there's not much more to add on this; I mean, even the instrumental progression is boring. 87. A Couple Minutes - Olivia Dean (8.1/10) I was surprised by Olivia's US chart run going as large as it did… and now we're getting a even more chart?! Wow, she's smashing it with this run! Onto this, and it's honestly even better than "Man I Need" (by far). I just love the warm soul she adds to tracks; it gives a comforting feeling throughout the whole song like a warm hug, especially seeing that Dean seems to have a passion for the well-executed smooth R&B sound. Oh, and I also love the violin opening; I wish that was more throughout the whole track! 66. I'm Not There For You – Jessie Murph (7.7/10) The beat feels like it leans into rap beats more than any other song on "Sex Hysteria"—in fact, I'd call this more rap than country, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. I think her "screaming" vocals don't come out as much here, nor do they kill the vibe as much as her other songs, and I certainly favour the groovy progression. 64. Beautiful Things - Megan Moroney (7.6/10) A song that feels like it's from a soft-hearted view, especially with the descriptions of the kind people and how they can be broken. Some may call this standard for a slow Luke Combs-ish country song, but I think it's built upon the definition of the song very well. 50. Spaghetti – LE SSERAFIM/J-HOPE (4/10) Previous listen: "Spaghetti" is simply a TikTok level of thought, which is supposed to have a sound which appeals to youngsters, despite the lyrics going explicit. That's a bad decision considering I don't know who's listening to this other than kids. The tone is giving nursery rhymes. Second listen: You know what the awkward "ee-eh-ee-ee-ah" reminds me of? That stupid floating meme cat that went viral. If you get the reference, you get it. Well anyways, for a K-pop song it has standard but partly slick rapping, but the general theme of the song just saying "Spaghetti" and "Bon Appétit" as if it's meant for a Samsung advert sounds cringe, almost like a bad BLACKPINK song. 38. Lover Girl – Megan Thee Stallion (7.3/10) A bad bitch horny rap song with occasional pop cut-ins that I wish were longer and went further; they reflect a more dreamy side of R&B that could have served as a nice side to the fierce rapping by Megan. RE-ENTRIES: 98. I Ain't Comin' Back – Morgan Wallen/Post Malone [Wasn't expecting this back after seeing how long it's been gone.] 77. 20 Cigarettes - Morgan Wallen [GREAT SONG! :D] 47. This Is Halloween – The Citizens Of Halloween [I don't really care for hearing this.] 32. Thriller – Michael Jackson [A classic! I wonder how this'll do next week.] NOTEABLE CHANGES: Songs that climbed 10 spots or more: 22. Back In The Saddle – Luke Combs (Up 10) [HIGHEST CLIMBER] Songs that fell 10 spots or more: 99. Outside – Cardi B (Down 13) 95. The Subway – Chappell Roan (Down 17) 91. Maui Wowie – Kid Cudi (Down 15) 85. Pixelated Kisses – Joji (Down 47) [HIGHEST FALLER] 82. Bar None – Jordan Davis (Down 10) 62. When Did You Get Hot? - Sabrina Carpenter (Down 17) 59. 12 To 12 - Sombr (Down 13) 25. Actually Romantic – Taylor Swift (Down 10) 24. Wood – Taylor Swift (Down 11) Songs that reached a new peak or repeaked (excluding new entries or songs that stuck at their peak): 92. 3,2,1 - Tucker Wetmore 89. Heaven To Betsy - Jackson Dean 88. How Far Does A Goodbye Go - Jason Aldean 75. What Kinda Man - Parker McCollum 74. Sparks - Coldplay 73. The Fall - Cody Johnson 57. Darlin' - Chase Matthews 55. Wgft – Gunna/Burna Boy 53. Is It A Crime – Mariah The Scientist/Kali Uchis 49. Somewhere Over Laredo - Lainey Wilson 45. Don't Mind If I Do - Riley Green/Ella Langley 37. Gabriela - KATSEYE 35. Choosing Texas - Ella Langley 22. Back In The Saddle – Luke Combs 12. Back To Friends - Sombr 7. Folded – Kehlani 5. Man I Need - Olivia Dean BEST AND WORST: New entries: BEST - A Couple Minutes - Olivia Dean WORST - Spaghetti - LE SSERAFIM/J-HOPE The whole top 100: BEST - Maui Wowie - Kid Cudi WORST - Shot Callin - YoungBoy Never Broke Again NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS: Possible new entries for Lil Baby, Tyler, the Creator & Kodak Black.

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UK TOP 100 31.11.25 #57 THE TOP TEN: 10. How It's Done – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (Down 1/Sales climb/6 weeks in chart) 9. History – Dave/James Blake (NEW) 8. Elizabeth Taylor - Taylor Swift (Down 1/Sales fall/4 weeks in chart) 7. So Easy (To Fall In Love) - Olivia Dean (Down 1/Sales fall/5 weeks in chart) 6. Man I Need – Olivia Dean (Down 4/Sales fall/11 weeks in chart) 5. Raindance – Dave/Tems (NEW) 4. Opalite – Taylor Swift (Up 1/Sales fall/4 weeks in chart) 3. Where Is My Husband (Up 1/Sales fall/6 weeks in chart) 2. The Fate Of Ophelia – Taylor Swift (Down 1/Sales fall/4 weeks in chart) 1. Golden – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (Up 2/Sales climb/9 Weeks No. 1/19 weeks in chart) NEW ENTRIES: 70. Rubber Band Man – Mumford & Sons/Hozier (7.6/10) Previous review: Mudford & Sons keeps a route that has the same feel as their last album, with Hozier tagging on in what I'd describe as a song with just the right amount of passion & pitch, which Mumford tends to get right when carrying their songs. Second listen: Actually, you know what this reminds me of? "All My Love" by Noah Kahan, but without the stop between words on the main part of the hook. It has that addictive upbeat acoustic section that's really brought to life in a lively way; it's really enjoyable! 50. My Addiction - Skye Newman (8.1/10) 46. Spaghetti – LE SSERAFIM/J-HOPE (4/10) Previous listen: "Spaghetti" is simply a TikTok level of thought, which is supposed to have a sound which appeals to youngsters, despite the lyrics going explicit. That's a bad decision considering I don't know who's listening to this other than kids. The tone is giving nursery rhymes. Second listen: You know what the awkward "ee-eh-ee-ee-ah" reminds me of? That stupid floating meme cat that went viral. If you get the reference, you get it. Well anyways, for a K-pop song it has standard but partly slick rapping, but the general theme of the song just saying "Spaghetti" and "Bon Appétit" as if it's meant for a Samsung advert sounds cringe, almost like a bad BLACKPINK song. 44. Almost – Lewis Capaldi (7.7/10) Lewis releases his 3rd out of 4 songs from his November 2025 "Survive" EP, in which he belts out loud vocals to a heightened sad hook about love. I like how it fits the extreme tone of his other songs, but it's not exactly good knowing that there's only one song to look forward to in the EP – and will the EP possibly worsen the expected quicker album push? (Which may come in early 2025) – the only positive is the slightly quicker releases. 19. Madeline – Lily Allen (7.5/10) 18. FU & UF - Skye Newman (7.1/10) I'm not too keen on Skye Newman's way of singing, nor do her songs fill a gap in my heart that needed to be filled, but what I do see are improvements in what people believe to be an upcoming album. Her voice on this makes me think of a house-style produced Tones And I X Amy Winehouse, with the progression building up to a more natural instrumental hook. I think the piano & beat hits really give off a nice level of intensity too; it helps build emotion. 17. West End Girl - Lily Allen (7.5/10) 12. Pussy Palace – Lily Allen (7.7/10) Breaking up with a known actor and singing about how you thought they might've had a sex addiction is pretty crazy, but let's cover it... In this song, Lily takes the route of many songs that try and give an ethereal R&B kind of feel, with synths that sound out of this world and dreamy but are instead mixed with the world of radio pop. 11. Chapter 16 - Dave/Kano (7.9/10) 9. History – Dave/James Blake (7.8/10) 5. Raindance – Dave/Tems (7.7/10) Dave collaborates with Nigerian singer Tems on what some would argue is the best song on Dave's newest album. I think the Tems part really gives the song elegance in the way "Luther" does, where Tems uplifts the song's value too with Dave's verse, which was already quite passable. RE-ENTRIES: 100. Pompeii - Bastille [Why does this randomly return?] 98. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson [CLASSIC.] 96. Another Love - Tom Odell [Did its resurgence years ago end up keeping it alive today??] 93. Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears [Nothing more really needs to be said on this.] 88. Every Breath You Take - Police [Sue me... it's overrated as HECK.] 78. Dakota - Stereophonics [Same thing I said for Tears For Fears.] 33. Thriller - Michael Jackson [Not as good as "Billie Jean".] 25. Family Matters - Skye Newman [I actually learnt to like her music. she's still an industry plant though.] NOTEABLE CHANGES: Songs that climbed 10 spots or more: 81. Bittersweet - Madison Beer (Up 11) 73. Breakin' Dishes - Rihanna (Up 14) 61. 4 Rows - Esdeekid (Up 15) [HIGHEST CLIMBER] Songs that fell 10 spots or more: 95. Carry You Home - Alex Warren (Down 16) 94. My Old Ways - Tame Impala (Down 55) [HIGHEST FALLER] 91. Sally When The Wine Runs Out - Role Model (Down 18) 90. The Door – Teddy Swims (Down 18) 89. Good Luck Babe – Chappell Roan (Down 19) 86. Depressed - Anne-Marie (Down 15) 85. Stateside - PinkPantheress (Down 30) 84. Blessings – Calvin Harris/Clementine Douglas (Down 19) 80. You Stole The Show – Sienna Spiro (Down 17) 79. Sports Car - Tate McRae (Down 19) 77. The Subway – Chappell Roan (Down 19) 76. Just Keep Watching - Tate McRae (Down 12) 69. Eternity - Alex Warren (Down 19) 68. MAYBE. - Sienna Spiro (Down 11) 64. Ocean – Calvin Harris/Jessie Reiyez (Down 11) 63. Victory Lap – Fred Again.../Skepta/PlaqueBoyMax (Down 11) 62. Camera - Ed Sheeran (Down 14) 57. Messy – Lola Young (Down 12) 54. Lose Control - Teddy Swims (Down 13) 53. Sapphire – Ed Sheeran (Down 13) 49. Stay (If You Wanna Dance) - Myles Smith (Down 11) 47. People Watching - Sam Fender (Down 19) 43. Now Or Never - Tkandz/Cxsper (Down 13) 38. Talk To You – Sam Fender/Elton John (Down 18) 34. Wgft – Gunna/Burna Boy (Down 12) 32. Something In The Heavens - Lewis Capaldi (Down 14) 31. Dracula – Tame Impala (Down 10) 27. Die On This Hill – Sienna Spiro (Down 11) 22. Nice To Each Other - Olivia Dean (Down 14) Songs that peaked or re-peaked (excluding new entries or songs that stuck at their peak): 81. Bittersweet - Madison Beer 67. The Chain – Fleetwood Mac 61. 4 Rows - Esdeekid 59. Gone Gone Gone - David Guetta/Tones And I/Teddy Swims 3. Where Is My Husband! - Raye 1. Golden – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami BEST AND WORST: New entries: BEST - My Addiction - Skye Newman WORST - Spaghetti - LE SSERAFIM/J-HOPE The whole top 100: BEST - Lose Control - Teddy Swims WORST - The Days - Chrystal NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS: Possible new entries for ROSALÍA, Tyler, the Creator & Renee Rapp.

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UK TOP 100 24.10.25 #56 THE TOP TEN: 10. Rein Me In – Sam Fender/Olivia Dean (Up 3/19 weeks in chart) 9. How It's Done – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (Up 3/NEW PEAK/5 weeks in chart) 8. Nice To Each Other - Olivia Dean (Down 1/Sales fall/21 weeks in chart) 7. Elizabeth Taylor - Taylor Swift (Down 1/Sales fall/3 weeks in chart) 6. So Easy (To Fall In Love) - Olivia Dean (Up 2/NEW PEAK/Sales fall/4 weeks in chart) 5. Opalite – Taylor Swift (Down 1/Sales fall/2 weeks in chart) 4. Where Is My Husband! - Raye (Up 1/Sales fall/5 weeks in chart) 3. Golden - Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (No change/Sales fall/18 weeks in chart) 2. Man I Need – Olivia Dean (No change/Sales fall/10 weeks in chart) 1. The Fate Of Ophelia - Taylor Swift (No change/3 weeks at No. 1/3 weeks in chart) NEW ENTRIES: 92. Bittersweet - Madison Beer (7.5/10) Very commercial; there are no huge twists and turns, but still a good progression, although I do like the synths and overall mixing, which adds to her vocals in a more angelic way compared to if she did it without them. I wonder if this is a part of an album... 👀 The recent single rollout makes it look like a yes. 75. Symmetry – Ed Sheeran/Karan Aujla (8.3/10) So I've had over a week now to digest this song, and it really didn't catch on to my most streamed at first, but after hearing this, I really think he's redeemed himself from the Indian music merge of "Sapphire". With this, he finds himself in similar territory but instead backed by a club mix that feels like something we could've got from a Fred Again collab or such, with the sound leaning into that huge backing of hip-hop influences too. I quite like how both artists get their part equally and how the layers overlap really well. I think it's a highlight of the "Play" era too. 43. Think About Us – Sonny Fedora/D.O.D/Baskcomb (7.3/10) Previous listen: Synths that have some life but overall still feel stale compared to Sonny's past hits and what else he's shown us. I don't think this'll do it for many people; it's just fine EDM, just fine. Second listen (+0.8 in score): The modified vocals heard before synths may not be the best sign for Sonny's future songs – but I still wouldn't mind this playing in the sun. 39. My Old Ways - Tame Impala (7.7/10) The main repeated line of "back into my old ways again" is a representation of repeating past events, which in this case feels like it's relating more to an addiction side, where you can't stop but want to. I feel a part of the electro-funk feeling repeated was a good choice to really stick in the song's meaning, as you just keep coming back to that feeling, which is in fact a good main representation of the song's definition. I find this the most interesting thing I've heard from the album so far, and I'm loving the mixing on this. 37. Pixelated Kisses – Joji (8.4/10) The long-awaited new Joji, after 3 years… Now, if you don't know me, then "Die For You" is my favourite song of all time, and his last album, "Smithereens", is a top 10 album of all time for me, so waiting for him to drop his next release had me tense. And honestly? It's a completely new direction, but I'm vibing! Joji's signature dreamy vocals feature on top of a 1:50 rage beat that's a LOT more intense but actually complements the vocals in such a weird way, but also in such a way that adds life. I'm seriously so hyped to have a legend of this decade return; we should be so thankful for what Joji has brought to music over the past few years. 20. Talk To You – Sam Fender/Elton John (7.8/10) This song is a great reflection on looking back at the past. I find the guitar and piano bring this live feel as if you were there, especially in the second part where the guitar shines through everything else to create an array of beauty. 13. What It Sounds Like – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (7.8/10) Enough time has passed – this is the best song on the Demon Hunters soundtrack; they have the most chemistry, especially on the hook where the characters create one of the most raw & deep parts of the soundtrack where they face their issues. It's one part that makes the K-pop Demon Hunters storyline feel complete, so with that, it's deserving of that title. And of course, a very well-played role by the singers who hit the high notes very well when forming the songs' highest pitch too. RE-ENTRIES: 96. The Sick - Bella Kay [The push for this song keeps continuing!] 86. Loser – Tame Impala [I'm not mad about this re-entry.] 28. People Watching - Sam Fender [The recent Sam Fender chart revival seems to be working.] NOTEABLE CHANGES: Songs that climbed 10 spots or more: 81. Where The Wild Things Are - Luke Combs (Up 13) 78. That's So True – Gracie Abrams (Up 10) 71. Depressed - Anne-Marie (Up 21) [HIGHEST CLIMBER] 67. Escapism – Raye/070 Shake (Up 11) 62. Gone Gone Gone - David Guetta/Teddy Swims/Tones And I (Up 20) 60. Sports Car - Tate McRae (Up 15) 57. MAYBE. - Sienna Spiro (Up 15) 53. Ocean – Calvin Harris/Jessie Reyez (Up 17) 21. Dracula – Tame Impala (Up 18) 16. Die On This Hill - Sienna Spiro (Up 10) Songs that fell 10 spots or more: 100. Everything Is Romantic - Charli XCX (Down 29) 94. Naive – Kooks (Down 34) 90. Gravity – Hazbin Hotel/Jessica Vosk (Down 37) 88. Make Believe - Luke Dean/Omar+ (Down 12) 87. Breakin' Dishes - Rihanna (Down 57) [HIGHEST FALLER] 80. Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars (Down 18) 77. Let Him Go - Denon Reed/Cru2 (Down 14) 59. Eyes Closed – JISOO/ZAYN (Down 22) 58. The Subway - Chappell Roan (Down 28) 55. Stateside - PinkPantheress (Down 10) 50. Eternity - Alex Warren (Down 31) Songs that reached a new peak or repeaked (excluding new entries or songs that stuck at their peak): 81. Where The Wild Things Are - Luke Combs 76. 4 Rows - Esdeekid 73. Sally When The Wine Runs Out - Role Model 63. You Stole The Show - Sienna Spiro 62. Gone Gone Gone - David Guetta/Teddy Swims/Tones And I 57. Maybe. - Sienna Spiro 46. Waterfalls – James Hype/B. Harvey/S. Harper 25. Phantom – Esdeekid/Rico Ace 23. Folded – Kehlani 21. Dracula - Tame Impala 16. Die On This Hill - Sienna Spiro 9. How It's Done – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami 6. So Easy (To Fall In Love) - Olivia Dean BEST AND WORST: New entries: BEST - Pixelated Kisses - Joji WORST - Think About Us - Sonny Fedora/D.O.D./Baskcomb The whole top 100: BEST - Lose Control - Teddy Swims WORST - The Days - Chrystal NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS: Possible new entries for Demi Lovato, Jessie Murph & Megan Thee Stallion.

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