So, I was exploring some YouTube videos (I was stuck in The Ellen DeGeneres channel for hours) when a familiar tune just got inside my head. I could rarely hear that song being played on the radio but the said tune got inside my head all of a sudden.

It was a track from STEPS, titled “One for Sorrow”. I could hardly remember the last time I heard that song, so, hearing it again made a lot of childhood memory flashbacks, dramatically. I used to remember singing and dancing along while watching the video on MTV (back when MTV was “really” MTV), only to find out that the lyrics were really deep and emotional, despite of the upbeat tempo and the fact that it’s a danceable track. I was so innocent back then (of course, we’ve been innocent once), and I had no idea that they’re singing about pangs of heartbreaks.

The chorus of the song goes like:

            “Now I know you’re someone else right now,

              Loving someone else no doubt.

             Well, I’m One For Sorrow

             Ain’t it too, too bad.

             Are you breaking someone else’s heart

            Coz you’re taking my love where you are.

            Well, I’m One For Sorrow

            Ain’t it too, too bad about us?”

Funny how these words described exactly how I felt once, few years back.

Written by Mark Topham, Karl Twigg, and Lance Ellington, Claire (the female lead vocal of STEPS) performs lead vocals of all of the verses, before the entire band join for the chorus. Check out the video below and taste the sweet pop tunes of STEPS, once again.

2012 is an incredible year of music. Less popular songs became sleeper hits, viral songs conquered the year, and even a crazy dance move became a big hit that made the whole world dance along! So, here are my Most Played Albums that are released this year.

top 5

CHRISTINA AGUILERA

LOTUS

RCA Records

XTINA is back and kicking with her latest album, and this time, she toned down the level of sexuality in this one. If “Bionic” was more sexual, this one’s not much. For me, this is FAR better than Bionic and Back to Basics, and even her first album! Stripped may be her BEST work ever, but LOTUS can definitely put up a good fight.

The album features collaborations from Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton, who are her co-judges in the hit singing competition “The Voice”.

TOP TRACK FAVORITE: “Army of Me”

top 4

ELLIE GOULDING

HALCYON

Polydor Records

Fresh from her sleeper hit “Lights”, Ellie Goulding releases her latest work “Halcyon” featuring her new smash hit, “Anything Could Happen”. The album got the same elements of her past albums, but Halcyon was made even better.

TOP TRACK FAVORITE: “In My City”           

top 3

KE$HA

WARRIOR

RCA Records

Like her previous works which are undeniably danceable, “WARRIOR” has lived up to my expectations. The same old yodeling-like raps, catchy hook, and auto-tune are still present, of which it would seem like it’s her signature. Her few ballads are good, as well. They are emotional, and a decent space to take a short pause from upbeat tracks as you play the album.

TOP TRACK FAVORITE: “All That Matters (The Beautiful Life)”

top 2

MADONNA

MDNA

Interscope Records

Madonna’s 12^th studio album is indeed a Masterpiece! I do love Madonna but not much of a fan. Not until this album, though! From the first track to its Deluxe Version, there was definitely no dull moment. Although I was a bit disappointed with the chart performances of her official singles from this album, I do however, find them underrated. Need to mention, “MASTERPIECE”, which garnered a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for the film “W.E.”

 TOP TRACK FAVORITE: “Girl Gone Wild”

top 1

ZEDD

CLARITY

Interscope Records

I was not really much of a fan of EDM albums. I have Calvin Harris’ and David Guetta’s fine works, but they don’t have much spark for me. Then there’s a Lady Gaga leaked track “Stache” that sent fireworks to my blank mind, that made me wondered who produced the said track. It was then I listened to ZEDD’s album CLARITY, and I got so hooked to it.

The whole album is like a non-stop medley. The beats of every track makes me feel wanna party all night long.

TOP TRACK FAVORITE: “Spectrum (feat. Matthew Koma)”

As 2013 approaches, I am far excited to hear the songs of the upcoming year! Will Lady Gaga's new album be as glorious as what it would seem? Who will be the new artist/s that would dominate the charts? All that and more, as we keep on flipping the pages of the story of our lives.

I have always been a fan of Detective Conan since it was aired in GMA 7, here in the Philippines. The unique and mind twisting storyline makes this anime stand out, among all famous animes there is. Finding out that there is already a LIVE ACTION version of the said series, I immediately searched it up online. The Live Action versions were already released few years ago, and it was indeed EPIC.

The one that I’m going to share is a full movie about SInichi Kudo (Detective Conan’s real form). This first part consists of the LIVE ACTION version of Detective Conan Anime Episode 162. Enjoy!

I think it’s too early for me to create my Year-End Track list, but Billboard already revealed their Top Lists, so I guess it’s about time to blurt out my list as well. Since January, I managed to track down the number of plays of all the tracks that released this year. Using my iTunes Player, here’s My Most Played Tracks of 2012.

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