And away-y-y we go!
Hey look, kids! In last week's Heart of the Charts, we put Pink's #5 tune at #1 in our rankings. And guess what! This week, the world - in the guise of Nielsen research - did too! We're kind of proud of ourselves (and of Pink and Nate for jumping four spots to #1). But seriously, this just goes to show that legit music, heartfelt vocals, and sincere and relevant lyrics can, and will, go a long way.
Down one spot to #2 is Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' jive bomb "Thrift Shop." We like this song, and we like it more having spent a lot of time this week with the entire album (look for a review soon!). There's talent here, kids. Watch these guys. They're going to be big!
We're glad to see Bruno holding on with this heartbreak serenade. It may be a little sentimental, but it rings true, and the vocals are tremendous. Down one spot from last week as a result of the Pink jump.
Everybody watch out: Here comes Rihanna! We said it last week, and it happened; a two-spot jump up for what we think is one of Rihanna's best tunes, one that shows us a finally not-overproduced Rihanna working with another great voice. We still don't think it'll trump Pink on the basis of sheer, electric power, but we'll see. Those harmonies are niiice.
#5: Can't Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton - Album: The Heist
Yes! Yes!!! Breaking into the Top 10 is a second tune from The Heist, and one worthy of a lot of note. We think this song, while more complex and maybe less catchy than "Thrift Shop," is a much, much better tune on the whole. A Fugees-inspired (perhaps?), unabashed celebration of independent rap, complete with electronica piano, Afro-Cuban drums, real brass, and a sweet, sexy hook that you'll be singing all day, this song rocks. And its call and response bridge is, well, magnificent. Prediction: Like Thrift Shop, this one will go to the top.
Is JT in trouble? Down three spots to #6 is last week's #3, "Suit and Tie." We didn't think this one had staying power. Last week's review called it rehash and said Jay-Z's offbeat bridge doesn't help things. We're sticking to that and expect this song to drop out of the Top 10 relatively soon.
Ah, but what about this little ditty? The intro is something to get excited about, but then...just "Cry Me A River," Justin. The bridge aside (with the Fun./U2-esque motif from the intro), it's the same old stuff. Better than "Suit & Tie," yes, but the same old stuff. Great vocals and a great groove, yes, but the same old stuff.
#8: Feel This Moment - Pitbull ft. Christina Aguilera - Album: Global Warming [Deluxe Edition] [Clean]
Up one spot to #8 is Pitbull and Xtina's dance hit, "Feel This Moment." As we said last week, we expect this song to climb a little higher; it's solid and fun, but we don't expect it to match Pink or Macklemore. We could be wrong, kids. Time will tell. Time will tell.
Down one spot to #9 is Drake's "Started from the Bottom." All we have to say is: Keep moving toward the bottom, Drake. This song can't be gone soon enough.
#10: Heart Attack - Demi Lovato - Heart Attack
We're sorry to see Ariana Grande out of the Top 10, and we're a little extra sorry that it comes at the hands of this song. Lovato's good, but her vocals don't match Grande's. Plus, this song is sort of "every song" right now. Rhythmic verses contrasted with a half-time chorus made for 'da club. It's fine. But not much more than fine. It just doesn't go anywhere much for us.
Off the Charts: Harlem Shake (glad to see it gone), Radioactive (sorry to see it gone), and The Way (sorry to see it gone and hoping that Ariana gets another big shot).
Our Rankings:
#10: Started from the Bottom
#9: Suit & Tie
#8: Heart Attack
#7: Feel this Moment
#6: Mirrors
#5: Stay
#4: Thrift Shop
#3: When I Was Your Man
#2: Can't Hold Us
#1: Just Give Me A Reason
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