But as they prove on the title-track, they’re also willing to go full-throttle when the mood strikes. They might not be directly calling 2020 a “haunted maze,” but it sure would be an apt description. Delivering that message through crisp production, sonically cheerful vocals and big, late ’90s FM radio guitars perfectly underscores the constant pull towards darkness we all continue to experience. III. Haven’t we all felt that way at some point this year? –. The wild “Helio” lands somewhere between the synthetic and human, blending dewy jazz piano and rumbling double-bass with quietly buzzing electronics and stacked, chanted vocals that could only be achieved through intense overdubbing. The Colombian-American artist shines on “La Luz (Fín)” (or “The Light (End)”) with Jhay Cortez, the Puerto Rican visionary helping take reggaetón into the future. If you’re not listening to Bartees Strange, you’re doing something wrong. Wringing true emotion from every note, the Haim sisters — Este, Danielle, and Alana — frame this in personal and relatable terms: We’re all trying to overcome something; most of us have had a partner who didn’t seem supportive enough; honeymoons end eventually; a sense of independence is paramount. “I have traded my life for a picture of the scenery,” Stevens sings. Maybe it just signals Swift entering into her the next phase, but “Exile” is a sharper, more mature track than what some might have expected from the superstar. Throughout the song, its narrator attempts to break free of another man’s spell: “How long ’til this washes away? 1 first but quickly dropped off, and over the next few months the world came around to the superior charms of the ‘80s synth-pop homage “Blinding Lights.” Michael Sembello famously wrote “Maniac” for a slasher flick before it was repurposed for, , and the gleaming, slightly ominous “Blinding Lights” sounds a little like Abel Tesfaye and Max Martin turned “Maniac” back into a song for a horror movie. –, , alt-soul singer Kali Uchis leans fully into her Latina side. Latest News. On “Dragonball Durag,” Thundercat is on a quest to woo a love interest, with the durag here acting as Thundercat’s superhero cape. You’ll want to add these heartwarming love songs to your playlist stat! “Not Afraid” by Eminem is all about standing up for yourself, something that isn’t talked about enough in general. Her struggle “to seem strong for my love, for my family and friends” resonated as everyone tried to power through the year. Cardi B (feat. The Rolling Stones, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” Perhaps the best-known case of unnecessary parentheses in musical history, The Rolling Stones’ 1965 classic actually didn’t feature the “(I Can’t Get No)” on the artwork for the single—only on the Out Of Our Heads album art and points beyond. In lieu of a subtle intro or slow-burning overture, barrels out of the gate with fury and purpose as these rap veterans rhyme tongue-twisters around each other, bring their wrath upon racist cops and billionaire charlatans, and imagine themselves as a fictitious ’70s television duo called Yankee and the Brave. “Safaera” includes multiple songs in one, featuring some of the genre’s biggest names: Jowell y Randy and Ñengo Flow. “Heavy Balloon” watches Apple triumphantly overcome the bullshit and find victory and confidence within herself. 30 Years To Life - Slash. What fan could deny the exhilarating flute sample, driving hip-hop beat and general dreaminess of the production? It just ends. – Tatiana Tenreyro, Back in 2017, Dua Lipa laid down instructions to rise above an ex-flame with “New Rules.” Well, it seems like that lover just won’t quit — the pop star recorded another anthem to get him off her back. 4. “Captain Hook” is a straightforward, immediately recognizable anthem with smooth sex bars that most rappers can only wish they’d crafted. Boricua producer Marco “Tainy” Masís is at the helm, seamlessly blending Uchis’ R&B vibe with Cortez’s reggaetón world. (And why, the ‘80s Juicy Fruit TV jingle and the platonic ideal of a mid-career Sheryl Crow hit reproduce?) Electric piano, sitar and a hepcat languor are out in favor of djembe, congas and a hothouse zest. Throughout the song, its narrator attempts to break free of another man’s spell: “How long ’til this washes away? – R.R. The 30 Best Songs of 2020. –, , but with “Safaera” he paid homage to the genre’s 2000s golden age. – J.C. Radio pop takes a backseat to country rock on the fourth single from Haim’s Women in Music Pt. “You done something wrong.” The band matches that heaviness with a serpentine, symphonic-level arrangement: bong-hit riffs, brass blasts, a bluesy electric piano solo. Too heavy? It was only natural that, by joining forces, they’d end up making one of the year’s biggest songs. Health. Over unobtrusive electric piano, fidgety, palm-muted guitar and eventually, a loping drum beat, Crutchfield spills out her guts to the most important partner of all: herself. Bollywood songs are an unmissable part of our growing up days. For the live version appearing on Axiom, New Orleans bandleader Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah is most interested in Davis’ vision of the song. “Safaera” includes multiple songs in one, featuring some of the genre’s biggest names: Jowell y Randy and Ñengo Flow. Killer Mike declare on “Yankee and the Brave (Ep. What fan could deny the exhilarating flute sample, driving hip-hop beat and general dreaminess of the production? Wringing true emotion from every note, the Haim sisters — Este, Danielle, and Alana — frame this in personal and relatable terms: We’re all trying to overcome something; most of us have had a partner who didn’t seem supportive enough; honeymoons end eventually; a sense of independence is paramount. With lines like “I got a man; I got a bitch / I’m a banana; they gotta split,” it may be the best song ever written about a curved dick. New questions arise: Is that a synth or a pitch-shifted guitar? Kudos to Halsey and super-songwriter Greg Kurstin (Adele, Pink, Kelly Clarkson) for churning out a taut country-pop single that absolutely eviscerates all exes in its path. From massive pop hits to classic R&B ballads, you can count on these numerical tracks. The horns veer from woozy to celestial to frenetic, with Corey Fonville’s drums, in particular, elevating this music to new, daring heights. –, EP, Brazilian-Norwegian songwriter Charlotte Dos Santos pivoted from the beat/sample-driven style of 2017’s, into a more organic space. 30 Seconds to Mars Song list. The visual reflects the song’s smooth groove, melding his soulful R&B and beloved yacht-rock. "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad," Meatloaf, 28. Have you ever heard of the song "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" by C+C Music Factory? “Don’t Start Now,” the lead single from Future Nostalgia, firmly cements boundaries (“Don’t show up, don’t come out”), backed by a glittery melody fit for a Studio 54 revival. The breakout track from Tom Fec’s new album. Opening with an infectious rap and veering into emo and country-rock, the song explores Bartees’ ambition — as an artist and in life in general. 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