Red - Pop
Blue - Electronic
Green - Alternative
Orange - Hip hop
Pink - R&B
31. The Art of Peer Pressure - Kendrick Lamar
I love the story told in this song. Kendrick raps about dealing with peer pressure in central LA from a new perspective: as a kid who hardly drinks or smokes. I love how he says "me and the homies" because on the one hand, they're the kids he knows and loves, but they're also the kids who could get him in trouble.
32. Counting - Autre Ne Veut
Arthur Ashin wonderfully combines his falsetto with a smooth R&B-Electronic background. In an interview he said that this song was written for his dying grandmother.
33. I Love It - Icona Pop
Possibly the best pop song of the year. I have yet to listen to this song without wanting to dance all night. I Love It is the perfect pop song for kids in their 20s who don't give a shit and just want to have fun.
34. Lullabies - Yuna
On a very different note, Malasian singer/songwriter Yuna sings one of the most beautiful love ballads of 2012.
35. From Nowhere - Dan Croll
Liverpool artist Dan Croll wrote a song that's hard for me to define. It has elements of alternative and electronic that blend really beautifully with his catchy chorus.
36. How Beautiful You Are - Lovers
This song reminds me of Daniel Johnston's True Love Will Find You in the End. Both tracks are produced very simply, but their message is very impactful: love is very much alive!
37. Henrietta - Yeasayer
While I was not a big fan of Yeasayer's new album Fragrant World, Henrietta is a big exception. It starts with a the typical Yeasayer electro-pop sound for the first part of the song and then after 2 minutes or so, I love the way they repeat the line "Oh Henrietta, we can live on forever."
38. Open Your Heart - The Men
In 2012, The Men, similar to Japandroids, made fun songs to rock out to. The moshing crowd at Pitchfork belting the lyrics and air drumming looked as if they were some of the hardest alt-rockers in 2012, second to Japandroid fans.
39. Mercy - Kanye West
Their are few songs of 2012 that I've heard sung so much. Not only is the chorus catchy as fuck, but also who can resist all the awesome puns rapped by Big Sean. Kanye is transitioning from an artist to a producer and he is doing it very well.
40. Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz) - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Thrift Shopping has never been cooler on college campuses thanks to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Macklemore's story is a really fun one to follow as a local unsigned Seattle kid selling out all across the country and having his debut album reach number 1 on iTunes. Also with Ryan Lewis, the two produce some great music videos including a touching video for their song "Same Love."
Blue - Electronic
Green - Alternative
Orange - Hip hop
Pink - R&B
31. The Art of Peer Pressure - Kendrick Lamar
I love the story told in this song. Kendrick raps about dealing with peer pressure in central LA from a new perspective: as a kid who hardly drinks or smokes. I love how he says "me and the homies" because on the one hand, they're the kids he knows and loves, but they're also the kids who could get him in trouble.
32. Counting - Autre Ne Veut
Arthur Ashin wonderfully combines his falsetto with a smooth R&B-Electronic background. In an interview he said that this song was written for his dying grandmother.
33. I Love It - Icona Pop
Possibly the best pop song of the year. I have yet to listen to this song without wanting to dance all night. I Love It is the perfect pop song for kids in their 20s who don't give a shit and just want to have fun.
34. Lullabies - Yuna
On a very different note, Malasian singer/songwriter Yuna sings one of the most beautiful love ballads of 2012.
35. From Nowhere - Dan Croll
Liverpool artist Dan Croll wrote a song that's hard for me to define. It has elements of alternative and electronic that blend really beautifully with his catchy chorus.
36. How Beautiful You Are - Lovers
This song reminds me of Daniel Johnston's True Love Will Find You in the End. Both tracks are produced very simply, but their message is very impactful: love is very much alive!
37. Henrietta - Yeasayer
While I was not a big fan of Yeasayer's new album Fragrant World, Henrietta is a big exception. It starts with a the typical Yeasayer electro-pop sound for the first part of the song and then after 2 minutes or so, I love the way they repeat the line "Oh Henrietta, we can live on forever."
38. Open Your Heart - The Men
In 2012, The Men, similar to Japandroids, made fun songs to rock out to. The moshing crowd at Pitchfork belting the lyrics and air drumming looked as if they were some of the hardest alt-rockers in 2012, second to Japandroid fans.
39. Mercy - Kanye West
Their are few songs of 2012 that I've heard sung so much. Not only is the chorus catchy as fuck, but also who can resist all the awesome puns rapped by Big Sean. Kanye is transitioning from an artist to a producer and he is doing it very well.
40. Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz) - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Thrift Shopping has never been cooler on college campuses thanks to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Macklemore's story is a really fun one to follow as a local unsigned Seattle kid selling out all across the country and having his debut album reach number 1 on iTunes. Also with Ryan Lewis, the two produce some great music videos including a touching video for their song "Same Love."
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