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Post by Kworb on Dec 31, 2005 23:21:04 GMT -5
50. Ayumi Hamasaki - About You 49. Jennifer Lopez - Step Into My World 48. Mariah Carey ft. Twista - One And Only 47. Jem - 24 46. Geri Halliwell - Love Never Loved Me 45. Britney Spears - Someday (I Will Understand) 44. Hilary Duff - Wake Up 43. Tatu - Ludi Invalidi 42. Shakira - No 41. L'Arc~en~Ciel - Jyojyoushi
40. Mariah Carey - It's Like That 39. Anouk - Lost 38. Röyksopp - What Else Is There? 37. Shakira - La Pared 36. Ryan Cabrera - Inside Your Mind 35. Within Temptation - Say My Name 34. Beni Arashiro - Here Alone 33. Schiller ft. Tarja Turunen - Tired Of Being Alone 32. Utada Hikaru - You Make Me Want To Be A Man 31. Tori Amos - Original Sinsuality
30. Ayumi Hamasaki - Humming 7/4 29. Ai Otsuka - Cherish 28. Vanilla Ninja - Cool Vibes 27. Shakira ft. Alejandro Sanz - La Tortura 26. Ayumi Hamasaki - Carols 25. Backstreet Boys - Climbing The Walls 24. Kelly Osbourne - One Word 23. Coldplay - Talk 22. Ayumi Hamasaki - Alterna 21. Röyksopp - Only This Moment
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Post by Kworb on Dec 31, 2005 23:21:30 GMT -5
Backstreet Boys - Incomplete (22 weeks, peak: #3) I pray for this heart to be unbroken But without you all I'm going to be is incompleteI've always liked the Backstreet Boys, and wasn't disappointed at all this year when they came back with a new album and a great new single, "Incomplete". Vocally they were always and still are the best boyband and even though they incorporated more rock into their songs (which seems to be a necessity in American music these days) they proved they're still on top of their game. Ayumi Hamasaki - Fairyland (14 weeks, peak: #2) The childhood memories are still in my heart We never knew what would be waiting for us in our futuresIf there was one person who released tons of great music in 2005, it's Ayumi Hamasaki. In the summer this Japanese entertainment mogul came out with "Fairyland", a great feel good summer song, with a pretty cool video that cost $2.4 million to make. Though the song burned out on me relatively fast, I was quite obsessed with it for a few weeks, and still enjoy listening to it once in a while. Ayumi Hamasaki - Step You (15 weeks, peak: #2) So 1, 2, 3, 4, one by one 1, 2, step you just like that I want to know you wellAyumi has her serious side, but also a silly side, usually best shown when she uses Engrish in her songs. Engrish is Asian English; they mean well but it just doesn't mean anything in actual English. "Step You" is a very catchy song and one of the biggest hits in Japan this year. When you hear it, there's not much you can do but hum along. Even if the song itself is pretty meaningless.
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Post by Kworb on Dec 31, 2005 23:22:36 GMT -5
Ayumi Hamasaki - Is This Love? (30 weeks, peak: #2) You were there as I had never seen you before As I can only, only feel from far away, how on earth can I express this emotion?"Is This Love?" is a powerful rock ballad, borderline metal. It was released together with "Step You" as a double a-side, which undoubtedly makes it one of the best singles this year. The video is strange, like most of her videos, but very cool; she walks around her apartment and imagines everything near her explodes, yet never harms her. The gripping melody of the song and the emotion in her voice gave "Is This Love?" amazing longevity, and a deserved spot among the year's best releases. Within Temptation - Memories (31 weeks, peak: #1(4)) All of my memories keep you near In silent moments Imagine you'd be here All of my memories keep you near Your silent whispers, silent tearsWithin Temptation is a Dutch band, and has been one of my favorites since "Ice Queen", which was a big hit for them in 2002. "Memories" is a beautiful ballad, and the best song from their third album, The Silent Force. Singer Sharon den Adel has angelic vocals that work really well with this song, especially in the verses. The song spent 4 weeks at #1 in February and stayed on the chart for quite a while. Darren Hayes - Hero (32 weeks, peak: #1(1)) Ladies and gentlemen listen up please I don't wanna be your hero (No, I am not open, parts of me are broken) Do yourself a favor, save yourself Don't pick me, find someone else (Why'd you wanna bother, find yourself another)My #2 of 2004, this song made enough waves this year to reach the top 15 of 2005. I'm sure you all know by now what an amazing album Darren's The Tension And The Spark is, and how tragically it flopped. This album track is my favorite song of all time with male vocals, and everytime I hear it I just can't get over how good it is. It really deserved to be a single, but alas.
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Post by Kworb on Dec 31, 2005 23:24:02 GMT -5
Ai Otsuka - Neko Ni Fuusen (20 weeks, peak: #1(1)) They look at me, and meow at me "Are you stupid?" I ask, but they don't understand me "How cute!" They ignorantly praise"Neko Ni Fuusen" ("Balloon For A Cat") was Ai Otsuka's second single this year, a midtempo ballad in which she explains the world from the viewpoint of a cat. It was this song that really made me a fan of Ai, as I love weird songs and I love cats so this was just perfect. Her unique voice requires some getting used to, but once you start listening to her, it's hard to stop. Darren Hayes - So Beautiful (16 weeks, peak: #2) I have lost my illusions I have drowned in your words I have left my confusion to a cynical world I am throwing myself at things I don't understand Discover enlightenment holding your hand"So Beautiful" came as a surprise; I thought we'd never hear from Darren again after his second album flopped. But no, he released this amazing song, to promote both the Savage Garden GH and his third solo album, out next year. It's just a great feel good song, with beautiful lyrics, and Darren singing it beautifully. I guess it's one of the few songs where the title is its description. Tatu - Sacrifice (17 weeks, peak: #1(1)) You caress me, smoothly Calm my fears and soothe me Move your hands across me Take my worries from meAn amazing song on one of the best albums of the year, "Sacrifice" drew me in quickly when I first heard it. The haunting music and vocals, Yulia's emotional screams, this song has everything that makes Tatu so damn good. I really think this could be a huge hit if it were ever released as a single.
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Post by Kworb on Dec 31, 2005 23:24:53 GMT -5
Utada Hikaru - Be My Last (17 weeks, peak: #1(1)) Being unaccustomed to one another We really did our best, didn't we? We were part of a mistaken love But it wasn't a mistakeI didn't particularly like this song at first, but the amazing video and the timeless melody eventually did suck me in. Though I'm still not sure what the song is about, the emotion in Utada's voice as she sings is enough to tell a story all on its own. She may be both Japanese and American, but I think her music blossoms the most when done in Japanese; as do her millions of Japanese fans. Ai Otsuka - Smily (27 weeks, peak: #2) Let's go look again for that lost feeling Smile! Smile! I want to see you smile! Let's try and whistle away those painful feelings Smile! Smile! I can't wait to see you againEvery year there seems to be one of them, a senseless, extremely catchy song that's somehow really good. A few examples are "Blue (Da Ba Dee)", "Macarena", "Asereje" and "Dragostea Din Tei". I didn't expect that this year the song would come from Japan, but it did. "Smily" is a silly song, it's not really good music. But it's just so happy and cheerful, it puts a smile on my face whenever I hear it or see the video. Which is exactly what Ai wanted to accomplish, and another reason why she is such a great artist. "Smily" was the real summer smash for me this year and I will always remember the song fondly. Ai Otsuka - Planetarium (18 weeks, peak: #1(5)) I want to go to where you are I want to run right now and go to you In the darkness, I won't be able to see And though it's scary, I'll be fine The countless stars are here with me now As they always have been I won't cry, because this was the beautiful sky That I watched with you so long agoWhile "Smily" is happy and cheerful, "Planetarium" is painfully beautiful. This ballad is about how you lose people you care about, yet the world around you (or in this case, the sky) remains the same. While Ai's voice is greatly suited for silly songs, songs such as these prove that she too can put emotion into her music, and really mean the things she sings. Combined with the fact that she writes and composes all of her material, I just have a great respect for her, and she's my favorite musical discovery of 2005.
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Post by Jawshii on Jan 1, 2006 0:09:56 GMT -5
WITHIN TEMPTATION, Darren Hayes (x2), and TATU!
Great!
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Post by Kworb on Jan 3, 2006 0:21:04 GMT -5
Darren Hayes - Darkness (53 weeks, peak: #1(1)) Hibernating always waiting for something new Happiness always ended In the blink of an eye There was no one attending No one attendingAnother Darren Hayes song that was on the 2004 year end chart, at #4 to be precise. It managed to stay on the chart during all of 2005, just because it's such an amazing, enchanting song. I don't think I'll ever get enough of it. The poetic lyrics, the unreal music, Darren's haunting voice, the whole thing is just perfection. He released it as a single, and it flopped; one of the greatest injustices in the history of music. Ayumi Hamasaki - Heaven (18 weeks, peak: #1(3)) We sought for each other Lost ourselves at times And found each other at last So whatever result may be waiting for us It's nothing but destinyThis tragic ballad is another one of 2005's gems. Ayumi Hamasaki is one of the few people in the world who can convey agonizing emotion in such a realistic manner. With her brilliant voice, and her stunning lyrics, she takes the listener to her own world, and lets them experience the emotions through her music. This amazing song should definitely take over as #1 funeral song from such clichés as "Angels" and "Wind Beneath My Wings". Utada Hikaru - Passion (6 weeks, peak: #1(6)) When I remember far, far back The future was shining endlessly Underneath the pretty blue sky We slept endlesslyWhat can I say about this song? If it had been released earlier, it would've definitely been a #1 contender for the year. But since she got only six weeks in, it wasn't meant to be. But don't let my silly chart systems fool you. This song is one of the best ever made. It's like the regular Utada, made ten times better, and injected with a dose of Björk, new age, and plain musical genius. Just listening to it makes me forget about everything bad, and dream about everything good. In time, this could become my favorite song ever; it is THAT good. And of course we can't forget the breathtaking video, easily the best video of the year.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2006 22:00:39 GMT -5
My favorite year end chart so far! I loved this part: "Engrish is Asian English; they mean well but it just doesn't mean anything in actual English" jajajaja, they're so cute! ;D I wonder how the awesome "Is this LOVE?" only got to 17, when it was on the chart 30 weeks and reached number two. The song is amazing, and I think I'm gonna chart it one of these days, late but worth it. "So beautiful" by Darren Hayes isn't the new song he is using to promote the new Savage Garden album? How is it that you know it since 16 weeks ago? I shouldn't be surprised, given that you always put your hands on songs before anyone else on this forum "SMILY" higher than "Neko ni fuusen"!!?? agh... oh well, I love both. I'm Loving the top 10 so far! I can't wait for the rest. Particularly thrilled about "HEAVEN" at 7, you know how much I love that song.
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Post by Kworb on Jan 5, 2006 20:47:17 GMT -5
Tatu - All About Us (20 weeks, peak: #1(3)) They don't know, they can't see Who we are Fear is the enemy Hold on tight, hold on to me Cause tonight It's all about usThis is Tatu's best song, barely edging out "All The Things She Said". Though the two songs are kinda similar, "All About Us" is a bit better in almost every way. The video is awesome, they both sound better than ever, and more importantly it's just an awesome pop song that you can listen to over and over without getting bored or annoyed. Utada Hikaru - Exodus '04 (52 weeks, peak: #4) Landscapes keep changing History teaches something I know I could be mistaken, but my heart has spoken I cannot redirect my feelings The waves have parted
Daddy don't be mad that I'm leaving Please let me worry about me Mama don't you worry about me This is my storyThis is a very strange song. The first few times I heard it I wasn't terribly impressed. But the song just sticks to you once you've heard it enough. There's something about the mesmerizing melody and instruments used in the song, that makes you want to listen to it over and over. Timbaland did an amazing job producing this track, it's probably the best thing he has done and will ever do in his career. "Exodus '04" stayed on the chart the entire year (though it mysteriously fell off for a week in February) and it's still positioned high, a year and a half after I first heard it.
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Post by Kworb on Jan 5, 2006 20:48:09 GMT -5
Nightwish - Nemo (53 weeks, peak: #3) Oh how I wish For soothing rain All I wish is to dream again My loving heart Lost in the dark For hope I'd give my everythingMy #1 song of 2004, its amazing longevity puts it in the top 3 of 2005. Nightwish is my all time favorite band. They combined, metal, classical instruments and operatic vocals flawlessly, making the best music the world has ever known. When lead singer Tarja got fired a while ago, it was like a part of me died. But at least I can comfort myself with their legacy, which includes this fantastic song. Ayumi Hamasaki - Moments (49 weeks, peak: #2) If my life is fleeting like a flower I'll be in full bloom by your side And after watching your smile I'll fall alone, quietly
If I could flutter like a bird I would fly to you And offer my wing To your wounded back
If I could flow like the wind I would reach you If I could shine like the moon I would keep shining on you
I'll be anything If it can stop you from being seized with fearI place this song in the same category as "Exodus '04". At first listen the song didn't seem anything special. It had a few weeks near the bottom of my chart before falling off. But months later, the song suddenly grabbed me. There is something about the melody that just clicks with me; I can hear it over and over and over and I just keep loving it. Only a genius could write music like this. "Moments" is Ayumi's best song, it's one of the best ballads of all time, and it's one of the few songs I will never get tired of hearing.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2006 21:26:15 GMT -5
4, 3 and 2 spent lots and lots of weeks in the chart and didn't reach number one! I bet you want to kick yourself "Moments" is number two!! I wanna know who will be number one!
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Post by Kworb on Jan 7, 2006 23:20:38 GMT -5
Mariah Carey - We Belong Together (43 weeks, peak: #1(19)) I'm feeling all out of my element Throwing things, crying, trying To figure out where the hell I went wrong The pain reflected in this song Ain't even half of what I'm feeling inside I need you, need you back in my life babyWell, it's not a surprise that this is #1. It was on top of the chart for 19 weeks, and had over 1500 mp3 plays (compared to "Moments" which had just over 500). Like many others, I recognized how amazing this song is, and what a signature song it has become for Mariah. In 2003 she was also at #1 on my year-end chart, with "Bringin' On The Heartbreak", her only song that I think is better than "We Belong Together". Though 2005 was a year in which jpop queens reigned, there was one queen that stood above them all. Congratulations Mariah! ;D
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Post by qnx100 on Jan 8, 2006 14:24:33 GMT -5
Great to see Mariah's "We Belong Together" made #1!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2006 14:21:29 GMT -5
Ahhh, I should have seen that coming. I guess "We belong together" is in my bottom 5 of the emancipation cd. But anyway, the rest of the top 50 was excellent, and I think I will steal the Utada picture (Passion) you used, for my chart... if you don't mind.
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Post by Kworb on Jan 9, 2006 18:56:30 GMT -5
Ahhh, I should have seen that coming. I guess "We belong together" is in my bottom 5 of the emancipation cd. But anyway, the rest of the top 50 was excellent, and I think I will steal the Utada picture (Passion) you used, for my chart... if you don't mind. Not at all I'm sad you don't like "We Belong Together", it really is one of the best songs I've ever heard. But we can't agree about everything
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