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The astounding
songstress, Ellie Goulding is back with a new single, “Burn” from her upcoming
repackaged album, “Halcyon Days”.
Unknown to many,
the track was originally for Leona Lewis for her album “Glassheart” but was not
included on the final track listing.
While Goulding’s
version is filled with synths and matching vocals, Lewis’ version was more like
Indie-Pop.
But who sang “Burn”
better?
Check out the
tracks below:
Ellie Goulding - Burn
Leona Lewis - Burn
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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
12th 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.
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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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TOP 10
Title: Starships
Artist: Nicki
Minaj
Album: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
Released: February 14, 2012
Number of Plays: 41
“Starships”
was indeed one of the biggest hits of 2012. Following the success with “Superbass”,
the song still has the elements of her previous hit.
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TOP 9
Title: One
Thing
Artist: One
Direction
Album: Up All Night
Released: January 6, 2012
Number of Plays: 42
The trends of
Boybands are back with One Direction. They made me remember those NSYNC and BSB
days. Man, those were golden!
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TOP 8
Title: Anything
Could Happen
Artist: Ellie
Goulding
Album: Halcyon
Released: August 17, 2012
Number of Plays: 42
Ellie’s new
release is definitely one of my faves of hers. X Factor’s Fifth Harmony
performed this song on their semi-finals, and they made this song even better!
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Title: Stronger
(What
Doesn’t Kill You)
Artist: Kelly
Clarkson
Album: Stronger
Released: January 17, 2012
Number of Plays: 46
One of the
female musicians with strongest vocals in the industry is Kelly Clarkson. This
self-empowering track rocked the charts at the top spot and I am not surprised
why.
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TOP
6
Title: Part Of Me
Artist: Katy
Perry
Album: Teenage
Dream: The Complete Confection
Released: February 13, 2012
Number of Plays: 50
"Part Of Me" was a commercial success, as it reached the Top Spot on the charts, earning Katy's 7th number one single.
TOP
5
Title: Skyfall
Artist: Adele
Album: OST:
Skyfall
Released: October 5, 2012
Number of Plays: 50
Adele had a glorious 2011 after bagging
tons of awards, chart topping hits, and a top grossing album. This year, she
chants with an excellent track for a James Bond Film, “Skyfall”.
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TOP 4
Title: Girl
Gone Wild
Artist: Madonna
Album: MDNA
Released: March
2, 2012
Number of Plays: 64
I was not really a big fan of Madonna,
until her 2012 LP came out. Her latest album, “MDNA” was really a masterpiece!
Although, the track’s official video and song content was too raunchy, I still
love the song’s beat, and harmony. Disappointed that it never went to the Top
Spot on Hot 100, but it was one of the hottest dance/club tracks that was
released this year.
TOP
3
Title: Lights
Artist: Ellie
Goulding
Album: Lights
(UK), Bright Lights (USA/Worldwide), Halcyon
Released: March 13, 2011
Number of Plays: 93
“Lights” was a sleeper
hit, spending one year and three months on the Hot 100 Billboard Charts before
finally reaching number two in August 2012, after being released in 2011.
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TOP
2
Title: Set Fire To The Rain
Artist: Adele
Album: 21
Released: July 4, 2011
Number of Plays: 143
Released in 2011, the track finally reached the
top pot of Billboard Hot 100 on February 4, 2012. The song was used in various
TV shows, including CBS’ defunct show, “Ringer”, starring Sarah Michelle
Gellar.
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TOP 1
Title: Love
You Like A Love Song
Artist: Selena
Gomez & The Scene
Album: When The Sun Goes Down
Released: June 17, 2011
Number of Plays: 166
Another sleeper hit
made its way to the mainstream charts, as Selena Gomez’ “Love You Like A
Song” became her biggest hit since “Naturally”. "Love You
like a Love Song" got its second wind after November 26, 2011, as it
continued rising from the fiftieth position up until March 3, 2012, when it
reached a peak of number 22, surpassing the peak made in July 2011. At the end
of that month, the song surpassed sales of two million units, becoming her
first single to achieve this sales and her highest selling single in the United
States. The song also earned the band their second highest charting single,
behind "Who Says", and the longest running single on the Hot 100 at
38 weeks. The song also earned the band the first album to spawn two top thirty
hits. On April 20, 2012, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
certified the single double platinum.
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