100 BEST SONGS OF 2020: 100 โ 76
features bops courtesy of Aloe Blacc, Big Sean, Demi Lovato, Jason Isbell & Shawn Mendes.
Itโs always a daunting task to select the best songs of the year. Itโs fun mind you, but also extremely difficult. In any scenario, there are going to be great songs that are omitted. Also, a song that you consider the best subjectively is likely panned by someone else. The good news is, when youโre the person selecting the 100 BEST SONGS OF 2020, IT IS A PERSONAL OPINION โ not the end all, be all.
There have been a number of great records, singles, and album tracks in 2020 โ far too many to cover in one list, even when there are legitimate 100 songs selected in total. But some of the many highlights have been selected, after much back and forth. On 100 BEST SONGS OF 2020: 100 โ 76, we examine songs ranked from nos. 100 to 76 in the overall
100 BEST SONGS OF 2020. Among artists appearing on the first part of the list are
Aloe Blacc,
Big Sean,
Demi Lovato,
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and
Shawn Mendes among others. So, without further ado, here are the
100 BEST SONGS OF 2020: 100 โ 76. LFG!
100. AJR, โBang!โ
โBang!โ โข
AJR / BMG Rights Management โข
2020
Previous Rank:
โBeen a hell of a ride, but Iโm thinking itโs time to growโฆโ Thatโs that millennial spirit
AJR!
โBang!โ is pretty explosive โ well โ in certain parts to a certain degree. The chorus is quite infectious, backed by the typical big, dynamic production the bro trio are known for. โSo put your best face on, everybody / Pretend you know this song, everybody,โ
Jack Met sings, continuing, โCome hang, letโs go out with a bang! / Bang! Bang! Bang!โ Even if the โmillennialโ angle perturbs you, the chorus and the production is certainly worthwhile.
99. Jonas Blue & MAX, โNakedโ
โNakedโ โข
A Positiva / Virgin โข
2020
Previous Rank: 
โHourglass shape for a figure / Silhouette send me off like a trigger / Goddamn, Iโm the man when Iโm with her, yeah.โ Sigh,
Jonas Blue and
MAX assemble a superb pop song in
โNakedโ, which is sensually charged and suggestive, yet never crosses the line. The most offensive thing said is the aforementioned โgoddamnโ by MAX, who never even utters the word sex! Besides delivering perfect sexual innuendo, โNakedโ shines thanks to great production (Blue), awesome vocals (MAX), and catchy, relatable songwriting. Furthermore, the centerpiece is the infectious, irresistible, sexy chorus (โYou only say you love me when weโre naked / When youโre banginโ on my bedroom doorโ).
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98. Ryan Beatty, โFlowers at the Doorโ
Dreaming of David โข
Boy in Jeans / Mad Love / Interscope โข
2020
Previous Rank: 51
โDraw on the pages, I wonโt erase it / I want your mark on me, eternal.โ
Dreaming of David, the sophomore album by openly gay pop singer/songwriter
Ryan Beatty didnโt get much buzz. Regardless,
โFlowers at the Doorโ is a pretty โhotโ (and definitely horny) record worth mentioning โ starting things off on
100 BEST SONGS OF 2020 with a โBANG!โ Beatty totally โfeels some type of wayโ about this particular guy, enjoying a hot, freaky, and steamy sexual experience (โOur heads connected, I got the message / You had your hands around my skull /โฆI look up to you when Iโm belowโ). That sexual experience is artfully executed sans profanity, but definitely โnot that innocent,โ Britney!
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97. Black Atlass, โLie to Meโ
Dream Awake โข
Republic โข
2020
Previous Rank: 49
On
โLie to Meโ (
Dream Awake),
Black Atlass (Alex Fleming) perfectly captures the plight of love.
DANNYBOYSTYLES and
Oligee provide Fleming with a mighty backdrop to paint his colorful, expressive, and sexy vocals upon including lush keyboards, synths, and anchoring beat. Throw in a minor-key, and the vibe is absolutely electrifying on โLie to Me.โ The listener is most blessed by Fleming on the chorus, where the lyric, โlie to me,โ features epic, falsetto treatment. Besides the chorus, there are plenty alluring moments regarding the songwriting. Fleming experiences heartbreak, and as he sees his ex, he doesnโt want to know about her current relationship. Therefore, she should โ wait for it โ LIE. Clearly still in love, Fleming admits he is to blame for their break-up, admitting, โI fucked this up / You know I can be brave / I can be kind / I can be yours / Just give me timeโฆโ Ultimately, โLie to Meโ is a treat, with relatable songwriting and theme perfectly tailored to his strengths artistically.
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96. Logic, โCelebrationโ
Ft. Silas
No Pressure โข
Def Jam โข
2020
Previous Rank:
โAyy, itโs a celebration, bitches / Came a long way from bus stops and washing dishes / From rags to bitches / Stovetop to Mastroโs, man, this shit is delicious.โ For
Logic, the pressure is off, or so the title of his purported final studio album,
No Pressure (2020), informs us. One of the best songs from the album is
โCelebration.โ the fourth track. โCelebrationโ features three verses. Two of those verses โ the first and third โ belong to Logic, while the second comes courtesy of rapper
Silas. Silas gets a full verse, but concludes his bars mid-phrase, allowing Logic to segue into a briefer third verse. The transition is pretty smooth mind you and definitely a cool effect. Indeed a โcelebration,โ the record is a flex-fest in just about every way, including agile, exuberant rhymes, and sample-laden, old-school production (No I.D and Logic). Celebration indeed!
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95. AC/DC, โShot in the Darkโ
Power Up โข
Leidseplein Presse, B.V. โข
2020
Previous Rank:
โMy mission is to hit ignition!โ Iconic Australian hard rock band
AC/DC returned with brand-new studio album in 2020,
POWER UP. Promoting the new LP was the fantastic, hard rocking
โShot in the Darkโ. The guitars roar and the drums pound (with ample cymbal) throughout. The signature, high-pitched vocals by
Brian Johnson are potent as always. Heโs incredibly assertive, never afraid to dig in. The lyrics are pretty simple and straightforward, with the best moment arriving via the epic chorus, with memorable, sing-along lyrics (โA shot in the dark make it feel alrightโฆโ The veterans may not bring anything particularly innovative to the table, but โShot in the Darkโ is simply a good, hard rock record.
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94. Shawn Mendes & Justin Bieber, โMonsterโ
Wonder โข
Island โข
2020
Previous Rank:
It finally happened โ a collaboration between two former teen heartthrobs. Thatโs right!
Grammy-nominated Canadian pop artist
Shawn Mendes and
Grammy-winning Canadian pop artist
Justin Bieber join forces on
โMonsterโ, which appears on Mendesโ fourth studio album,
Wonder. Sleekly produced,
Frank Dukes,
Matthew Tavares, and
Kaan Gunesberk give Mendes and Bieber a sweet backdrop to work with. Thereโs a soulfulness about this pop track, starting with the production. Of course, with two skilled, soulful vocals, itโs reflected within the vocal performances. Mendes kicks things off, impressing with his gorgeous, vulnerable pipes, singing about the ups and downs of fame and superstardom. Bieber takes a similar perspective on the second verse, mentioning the mistakes heโs made and adds on the bridge how hard itโs been to redeem himself. The centerpiece, the chorus, is quite powerful and emotional. Both artists marvelously, and both do a fine job capturing the plight of fame.
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93. Marvin Sapp, โThank You for It Allโ
Chosen Vessel โข
RCA โข
2020
Previous Rank:
โI thank you for it all / The good, bad, the ugly, great and small / The times of victory when I fall / Iโm so grateful that Iโm still standing tall.โ Amen,
Marvin Sapp!
โThank You for It All,โ The opener from
Chosen Vessel just feels totally right. Sapp emphasizes giving God gratitude for all situations, including those that are the most difficult and uncomfortable. Why, you ask, would you ever be thankful for the bad? Well, per Sapp, it is because God has blessed us with life itself, as well as surviving the storms, turbulence, and tribulations that come with it. The songwriting is simple, yet, perfectly executed. Sappโs choir amplifies his emotional highs, taking โThank You for It All,โ to the next level. Whether youโre religious or not, you should appreciate the spirit exhibited โ the deference Marvin shows to The Most High.
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92. Big Sean, โDeep Reverenceโ
Ft. Nipsey Hussle
Detroit 2 โข
Def Jam โข
2020
Previous Rank:
On
โDeep Reverenceโ,
Big Sean enlists an assist from the late, great Grammy-winning rapper,
Nipsey Hussle. Although not everyone wanted him to release it an advance single, โDeep Reverenceโ ends up being quite special. Nipsey takes first blood, kicking off his verse with a bang, followed by the sole chorus, derived from the opening lines of Nipseyโs verse. Sean continues to be a force on his fifth studio album
Detroit 2, notably delivering agile rhymes and continuing to be honest and incredibly transparent. Throughout his honest verse, he reflects on life including a beef with Kendrick Lamar, a miscarriage with his ex-girlfriend (Jhenรฉ Aiko), anxiety, and depression.
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91. The Rolling Stones, โLiving in a Ghost Townโ
โLiving in a Ghost Townโ โข
Promotone B.V. โข
2020
Previous Rank: 35
โOnce this place was humminโ / And the air was full of drumminโ / The sound of cymbals crashinโ / Glasses were all smashinโ.โ The key takeaway from the chorus of
โLiving in a Ghost Townโ: everything is dead. Honestly, this ghost town that
The Rolling Stones describe perfectly captures the way life feels during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mick Jagger makes it clear โLiving in a Ghost Townโ wasnโt inspired by the pandemic but feels appropriate for times such as those. Just as he told Apple music, the lyrics perfectly capture โa place which was full of life but is now bereft of life.โ โLife was so beautiful / Then we all got liked down,โ he sings on the first verse, continuing, โFeel like a ghost / Living in a ghost town.โ The second verse is also very representative of the times: โSo much time to lose / Just starinโ at my phone / โฆ Please let this be over, not stuck in a world without end, my friend.โ Adding to the excellence are vocals infused with ample personality, and an instrumental comprised of ripe guitars, a robust bass line, groovy drums, and harmonica. Just what the doctor ordered!
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90. Perfume Genius, โOn the Floorโ
Set My Heart on Fire Immediately โข
Matador โข
2020
Previous Rank: 47
Set My Heart on Fire Immediately is a superb album by
Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas). What makes Set My Heart on Fire Immediately stand out are the vocals and songwriting by Hadreas, as well as the variety of contrasts that appear from start to finish. An art-pop project to the core, the album still manages to provide variety from more intimate to more energetic and overt performances. One of the reasons why Set My Heart on Fire Immediately is so
is
โOn the Floor,โ where desire is clearly โdoing a numberโ on Hadreas. โOn the floor / I pace, I run my mouth,โ he sings, continuing, โI pray, and wait / I cross out his name on the page.โ Geez Louise! The excellent single gets more vivid, with the ultimate goal being fulfillment through love. In the context of Set My Heart on Fire Immediately, itโs quicker, more energetic, and more commercial than most of the album. It also marks one of the best produced efforts.
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89. Bruce Springsteen, โLetter to Youโ
Letter to You โข
Bruce Springsteen โข
2020
Previous Rank:
โLetter to Youโ appears as the second track off of
Letter to You, the 20th studio album by rock icon,
Bruce Springsteen โ THE BOSS baby! โLetter to Youโ kicks off with an unapologetic rock intro; thereโs definitely some spunk! The production (Springsteen and
Ron Aniello) is great overall. The musicianship exhibited from start to finish is awesome, including strong vocals by Bruce, who doesnโt miss a beat in his early 70s. As always, the songwriting is solid. Itโs relatively simple but ultimately telling and thoughtful. The chorus is strong, highlighting the titular lyrics four times (โIn my letter to youโ). An instrumental follows the chorus bringing contrast and a great opportunity for the band to flex.
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88. Justin Bieber, โHolyโ
Ft. Chance the Rapper
โHolyโ โข
Def Jam โข
2020
Previous Rank:
On
โHolyโ, the
Grammy-winning pop superstar
Justin Bieber taps
Grammy-winning rapper
Chance the Rapper for the assist with positive results. A number of songwriters in addition to Bieber and Chance, make โHoly.โ Furthermore, five producers are attributed to the record. They definitely craft the many things to like about the record, particularly the blend of blend of pop, soul with some gospel cues. Early on, Bieber provides us with beautiful vocals showing off his lovely tone and soulful vibes. He sings two verses, supported by choral vocals on the catchy chorus that follows each. As for Chance the Rapper, his verse is lengthy, beginning with melodic-driven rap before he opts for straight, agile, un-pitched rhymes. Heโs the perfect fit. One final note, must shout-out how rousing โHolyโ becomes towards the end, amplifying the gospel sensibilities even more. Praises!
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87. Aloe Blacc, โMy Wayโ
All Love Everything โข
BMG Rights Management โข
2020
Previous Rank:
Thankfully, the talented
Aloe Blacc returned in 2020, following a six-year hiatus. Ushering in his comeback album,
All Love Everything, is the marvelous single,
โMy Wayโ. If you were all-in on โThe Manโ in 2014, well, youโll feel the same about โMy Way.โ The sound and vibe are very similar. First and foremost, Blacc sounds absolutely amazing with his voice sounding as elite, polished, smooth, and soulful as ever. Next, the production manages to brilliant fuse pop, contemporary R&B, and soul. Thereโs classicism, yet โMy Wayโ never sounds anachronistic either. The third component that makes โMy Wayโ a bop-and-a-half โ one of the 100 BEST SONGS OF 2020??? The songwriting! Itโs relatable, simple yet thoughtful. The chorus is catchy and uplifting (โI can make it through this / You can throw the world in my face / But the fear gives me life / And I swear โtil I die / Iโm gonna do it my wayโ).
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86. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, โWhatโve I Done to Helpโ
Reunions โข
Southeastern โข
2020
Previous Rank:
โWhatโve I done to help? / Whatโve I done to help? / Somebody save me / Whatโve I done to help? / Whatโve I done to help? / And not myself?โ
Reunions, the 2020 studio album by
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, kicks off in truly epic fashion with
โWhatโve I Done to Help.โ The six-and-a-half-minute-plus juggernaut features a heaping dose of rhythmic acoustic guitar (electric too), strings, and ample soulfulness from
Jason Isbell. Further contributing to the epic nature of the opener is a simple but incredibly catchy and effective chorus (aforementioned), and strong, personal and introspective songwriting overall. Notably, Isbell speaks about his past missteps (But I cut anchor and I drifted out to sea / And you found me busted and somehow you trust / I was not what I could beโ).
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85. Gregory Porter, โRevivalโ
All Rise โข
Decca โข
2020
Previous Rank: 50
Grammy-winning musician
Gregory Porter certainly โbrings the spiritโ on
โRevivalโ from his sixth studio album,
All Rise. This Porter,
Oliver Rockberger, and
Troy Miller co-write is epic! Focusing on Porter, heโs an incredibly gifted, versatile musician with absolutely stunning pipes. On โRevival,โ he expands beyond a jazz script infusing blues, soul, and gospel. The anchoring rhythmic groove is hip enough for 2020 without compromising or sacrificing the sanctity of jazz. Vocally, Porter gives a balanced performance, not revealing all his cards initially. He saves some of his soulful nuances and runs until the โRevivalโ percolates. Furthermore, heโs accentuated by an epic sounding gospel choir, and punchy horns. The spirit is definitely patterned after the high-flying feel of a church revival or โtent meeting.โ Musically, Troy Miller delivers an awesome arrangement and production with all musicians excelling in their respective roles. The songwriting gets an enthusiastic thumbs up. Whatโs not to like about โRevival?โ
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84. Brakence, โfuckboyโ
Punk2 โข
brakence โข
2020
Previous Rank: 39
โFuckboy tryna play my homie / But 2020 Iโma take time on me / Out the window where my mainline goes / This is sacrilegious how Iโm gonโ fade off IG.โ What better than a teenager (
brakence) who is able to express pain? Angst is a potent and powerful thing! Even better is the fact that he not only reflects on loss (โHeartache comes in many formsโ or โThis shit ainโt the same if I canโt breathe your airโ) but strives to be a better person. That means, some tough decisions, which he opens up about on the second verse (โShouldnโt fall in love and I shouldnโt go to college.โ Besides the honest, and โswagger-ladenโ lyrics, โfuckboyโ features unique production work. Itโs best characterized as pop, but not straightforward. The beat adds a hip-hop sensibility, as do the pitch-shifted vocals. A fuckboy definitely has a negative connotation, but this
โFuckboyโ (
Punk2) is pretty sweet!
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83. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, โDreamsicleโ
Reunions โข
Southeastern โข
2020
Previous Rank: 28
Jason Isbell is one of the best singer/songwriters of modern times, period. Alongside
The 400 Unit, he continues to excel at his craft on
Reunions, among the best albums of 2020. Among the gems from Reunions is โDreamsicle,โ where Isbell delivers a marvelous, poetic chorus. In addition to the chorus, there are three thoughtfully penned verses, capturing some truly sad situations. On the first verse, it comes from the perspective of a frequently moving child. On the second, Mama is sad, and the child wants Daddy to come home โ โWe need help.โ On the third, final, and most accomplished verse, the escapism is real (Isbell has always had a knack for this). The child looks forward to freedom from this unfortunate tale: โBroken glass and broken glass / Iโll be 18 four years from now / With different friends in a different town / Iโll finally be free.โ
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82. Isaac Dunbar, โIsaacโs Insectsโ
Isaacโs Insects (EP) โข
RCA โข
2020
Previous Rank: 36
โWhy are all of Isaacโs Insects insane? / Terrorize his life and pick apart his brain.โ Good and quite intriguing question, by all means โ thought provoking!
Isaac Dunbar showcases his incredible talents on the unique
โIsaacโs Insectsโ from his 2020 EP,
Isaacโs Insects. Apparently, the โinsectsโ know too much about Isaac, something he emphasizes throughout the course of the song. From the onset of this minor key cut, he sings, on the first verse, โInsects know my secret life / They on my walls only at night / To judge me / Oh, how they judge me.โ On the second verse, the โcreepy crawlersโ are even worse. As much as he tries to rid of them, they simply wonโt go away, best exemplified by the crowning achievement, the chorus where โIโve had enough of beady eyes /And men in black who know my liesโฆโ Obviously, via the compelling lyrics, Dunbar isnโt talking about literal insects, but fans who go to the absolute extreme. He sounds fantastic, whether heโs singing in harmony, falsetto, or even dabbling in autotune/pitch shift. The backdrop is also pretty sweet, with the synths and the infectious, enigmatic groove.
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81. Ruel, โAs Long as You Careโ
Bright Lights, Red Eyes [EP] โข
RCA โข
2020
Previous Rank:
โIโm sun-dried, my lips are high on overdrive / Iโm so tired,โ
Ruel sings on the first verse of
โas long as you careโ (
Bright Lights, Red Eyes [EP]), continuing, โIโm sorry if Iโm low on confidenceโฆ / Iโm sorry, but my brain is fried.โ The Australian teen heartthrob has a truly rich, soulful, and expressive voice. He sings with incredible authenticity, expression, and nuance on this co-write with producer
M-Phazes. M-Phazes production delivers some sensational throwback vibes from the R&B of the past, yet the sounds are also fresh. Matters of the heart take front and center. Furthermore, the catchy, memorable chorus serves as the centerpiece (โBut donโt cry, I know that you care / You have no idea / Itโs all bright lights and red eyes / Bright lights and red eyesโ). Ruel = musical godsend.
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80. Keedron Bryant, โI Just Wanna Liveโ
Reunions โข
Warner โข
2020
Previous Rank:
โIโm a young black man / Doing all that I can / โฆIโm being hunted as prey / My people donโt want no trouble / Weโve had enough struggle.โ A moving, viral clip can indeed do big things.
Keedron Bryant, a Florida teen R&B/gospel singer is a living testament to this. The 13-year old went viral thanks to a song written by his mom (
Johnnetta Rayshele Bryant) that perfectly captures the feelings of the black community, particularly black males, given so many incidents of racial injustice, inequality, and police brutality. Bryant would land a major-label record deal with Warner, which is absolutely impressive given both his age and the impact of
โI Just Wanna Liveโ itself. His debut EP,
I Just Wanna Live, features three versions of his viral hit. The main version commences the album. Here, Bryant sounds absolutely amazing โ much more mature and seasoned beyond his youth. His tone is gorgeous, while the ad-libs and runs only amplify the authenticity, emotions, and investment into the record. Additionally,
Dem Jointz gives him a soulful backdrop thatโs both modern yet throwback.
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79. Ledisi, โAnything for Youโ
The Wild Card โข
BMG Rights Management โข
2020
Previous Rank:
Grammy-nominated R&B singer
Ledisi has one of the most powerful voices in the game. For years, Young has been preserving the โsanctityโ of old-school, grown-folks R&B. Young โbrings the heatโ on her soulful single,
โAnything for Youโ (
The Wild Card).
Rex Rideout produces alongside Young, with excellent results. No, the wheel is not reinvented on this throwback, adult contemporary R&B record, but the nostalgia of that gospel-tinged, highly soulful sound canโt be written off. Adding to the allure of course is none other than Ledisi, who sings like a beast. Always a powerhouse, she gives us a little bit of everything here. She exhibits vocal control, but also knows when to โlet her rip.โ The nuances and the runs are absolutely everything. Furthermore, the songwriting is on-point. Here, sheโs willing to do anything for you, best exemplified by the memorable, emotional chorus (โIโll do anything for you / Heart and soulโฆโ). Lovers of vintage, retro-sounding music, this is everything.
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78. Nas, โUltra Blackโ
Ft. Hit-Boy
Kingโs Disease โข
Mass Appeal โข
2020
Previous Rank:
โUltra Blackโ finds
Nas exuberant in celebrating blackness. On this gem from
Kingโs Disease, the rapper is backed by โold-schoolโ production (
Hit-Boy), which always seems to suit him. Interestingly, for a man not known for hooks he drops one here and itโs moderately catchy. Nas cites specific notable blacks and things associated with โthe culture.โ One truly clever lyric comes near the end of the second verse: โHall & Oates, I canโt go for that / Motown Museum, Detroit, Iโm ultra black.โ Essentially, the rapper doesnโt want the โculturally appropriatedโ/whitewashed version โ no disrespect intended โ he wants the legit, black and proud version. Got it Nas โ got it!
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77. Demi Lovato, โAnyoneโ
โAnyoneโ โข
Island โข
2020
Previous Rank:
โI tried to talk to my piano / I tried to talk to my guitar / Talk to my imagination / Confided into alcoholโฆโWith her powerful, honest, incredibly vulnerable single,
โAnyoneโ,
Demi Lovato was part of one of the most moving moments at the
62nd Annual Grammy Awards. โAnyoneโ keeps things simple from a musical perspective โ Lovato singing, accompanied by piano. This stripped sound is perfect for such a personal song, putting more weight on the vocal and lyrics. Vocally, Lovato is as potent as ever. Her range and her sheer power are nothing short of awesome, as she exhibits spirit, soulfulness, and channels a cry for help musically. The other selling point beyond the vocals are the lyrics. Apparently, she searched everywhere for help โ music, alcohol, God, you name it, feeling all alone. She makes this crystal clear on the chorus. Ultimately, this is an incredibly moving and powerful record.
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76. Lil Mosey, โBlueberry Faygoโ
Certified Hitmaker โข
Interscope โข
2020
Previous Rank:
Thereโs plenty of pros that make the relatively short
โBlueberry Faygoโ by Pacific Northwest artist
Lil Mosey worth your while. One of the first reasons why โBlueberry Faygoโ earns โbop statusโ is thanks to the production by
Callan. Itโs quite lush, further fueled by a
Johnny Gill sample (โMy, My, Myโ). This is the perfect backdrop for Mosey to drop his agile, easygoing flow. No, heโs not the most โlyricalโ โ โThree more hoes, pull up, Iโm fucking shitโ โ but thereโs a clear draw. While the lyrics are shallow, he manages to drop some memorable lines. The crรจme de la crรจme is the chorus, of course, especially when he โPoured up a four, now that blueberry Faygo.โ
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Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: February 2020