Notes:
- This is obviously my own opinion, why in the world would I make this list if it wasn't subjective?
- I've started my TSC journey in 2011, from TSC60, so obviously many other good songs might be missing.
- I might be a bit harsh on some stuff, so do not take it personally.
- I will include some of my songs, but this isn't going to be all about me list at all.
15. Cher Lloyd - Sirens
Sent by #Monrooster in TSC162, finished 6th with 87 points.
Cher Lloyd was an artist I initially had no hopes for at all. "Swagger Jagger" was unlistenable, "With Ur Love" was lovingly boring. While "Want U Back" was decent, the producers decided to ruin it with some rapper that had nothing to do with the song, thankfully fixed that in the US version of the song. While we thought she'd go on to release good music, it was decided that the next release would be something as terrible as "Oath" was. Then when "Sirens" came into TSC, I nearly fell out of my chair, realising how amazing and sincere this song is. It's such a shame that her best song, which "Sirens" undoubtedly is, has never made a breakthrough on the charts. She basically sang an almost perfect pop ballad. Please, release more such stuff!
14. London Grammar - Wasting My Young Years
Sent by Oleary91 in TSC119, finished 8th with 67 points.
While we're onto ballads, most of the stuff released from that genre are usually utter crap. The producers want the singers to vocalwank as much as possible, keeping the focus of the songs on the vocal, relying on nothing else, giving the releases no musical value at all. However, this single (and Sirens) is one of the very few exceptions when ballads are done the way they are supposed to be done. The focus isn't only on the voice (although you must admit it's really emotional). Honestly, it's great that there are some artists, who still know how to make great music by using both the instruments and their vocals together, as I am tired of the vocalwank that Mariah Carey tortures us with.
13. Wilkinson - Afterglow
Sent by #BlueStar in TSC141, finished 2nd with 106 points.
Straight-up Drum n Bass from the very start to the end. This genre isn't usually my cup of tea at all, I usually find most of the releases from that kind of music messy to the point that it's unbearable. One of the biggest advantages this song has got is the fact that it is sung by Becky Hill - you could say she sounds like pre-mature Adele, and I can agree with that, but the difference is that Adele's songs focus too much solely on her vocal performance, while "Afterglow" revolves on both the background and main. I didn't put the music video version, as the single there is cut short, and the longer version just sounds much better. However, if you are a fan of interesting MV's, you should look it up.
i didnt like sirens at first but it became one of my favorite karaoke songs last year!
i loved afterglow i remember giving it 12 at the contest, i need to check it out again!