Twerpocalypse 2013 - 20 Songs That Invaded My Ear - Part 2

As I have started the list of my Top 20 songs of 2013 yesterday, and gave you numbers 20 till 11, including the honorary mention and list widening number 21, now we will get down to buisness and crack the nut (I know, a bad Christmas joke, right?) Lets get this Twerpocalypse on the go!

 

#10 - "Trouble" by Natalia Kills from "Trouble" (2013)

Since she popped onto the scene of pop music Natali Kills has taken my heart by storm. And "Trouble", as the name giving song from her second album, is jut earcandy. And there aint no better gift Natalia could have made to her fans then her second studio album with a banging title track. Trouble begins as a slow song and then developes into this high energy overflower of a title track. Just a sing along and a perfect number 10. 

#09 - "Girlfriend" by Icona Pop from "This Is... Icona Pop" (2013)

Icona Pop have taken the world by storm in 2013 and might be the best thing ever happened to electronic dance and pop music since Lady Gaga. Their song Girlfireind not only happened to be the song stuck in myy ear but as well my favorite song from their debut album "This is... Icona Pop".  Very light hearted but full of good vibe beat thunder "Girlfiend" may get off lesbian vibes, and that s good, but the two are not a couple.

#08 - "Womans World" by Cher from "Closer To The Truth" (2013)

Oh, what have we been gagging at the return of the Empress of Pop and Drak Lady herself! And "Womans World" is all taht we love about Cher She pulls out all disco, combines it with dance and maes it about femnism. What is not to absolutely adore about it? At the club it is a banger, for the car as wel and you simply can not help but to sing along!  And after all the music industry is a "Womans World" and Cher is the motherfucking empress!

#07 - "Close To You" by Neon Trees from "Picture Show" (2012)

One of my personal new discoveries of 2013 but a definite exception when it comes to the release date, "Close To You" is one of these tracks that make you want to cuddle your better half as hard as possible and never let go of that person. A bit melodramatic, a bit rock and a whole lot of feeling to it. A definite must in this playlist even if not released in this year. 

#06 - "Do My Thang" by Miley Cyrus from "Bangerz" (2013)

BY now everyone should ave got the hint that 2013 maked the year of the #TWERPOCALYPSE. And who is guilty of bringing it upon us? Miley Cyrus. And hate on her or not but she definitely belongs on the list, especially with BAGNERZ really beein a good ablum. And "Do My Thang" definitely is my favorite track off that jam. It hits all the right notes and gets this mood out that says im cool, im here, i rap (even though I am white) and deal with it!

#05 - "Sexxx Dreams" by Lady Gaga from "ARTPOP" (2013)

I have been waiting for the new Gaga album forever and I was not disappointed as I heard it for the first tme. I fell immediately in love with "Sexxx Dreams" when she first performed it during her appearance at this years I-Tunes Festival. Slow, sensual, sexy, and seductive. That is waht makes "Sexxx Dreams" living up to its name. A killer hook that featurs one of the longest # ever (#WhenILayInBedITouchMyselfWhenIThinkOfYou) and a vibrant beat and guitar that should get everyone going. 

#04 - "You're Not The One" by Sky Ferreira from "Night Time, My Time" (2013)

Sky prooved to be a real insider tip this year as she was kind of in the scene aready but her label seemed to not have taken so much interest into her. So it took forever to release her debut album "Night Time, My Time". "You're Not The One" is the lead single that really rocks the 80's elcetropop with huge indie waves and a great reminiscence of David Bowies "Low". A definite must have on everyones IPod as well as...

#03 - "Everything Is Embaressing" by Sky Ferreira from "Ghost EP" (2012)

...this song as it has really dominated my playlists this year.  Beeing the second exception on this list due to its release year it definitely is one of the great records of our time. Since Sky melancholy has never looked and sounded any better and we just love it. Witty, humorous and smart "Everything Is Embaressing" is a smart dance pop, funk number from the slow kind that gives you life while listening while it has a clear hint of this Lana Del Rey sadness. Probably one of the best songs this year, as it has been released as a single in 2013.

#02 - "Artpop" by Lady Gaga from "ARTPOP" (2013)

The title track of "ARTPOP" gives us what the whole concept of ARTPOP is all about: rawness, elctronic vibration and a hybrids of the unlikeliest kinds. Music wise the song gives us the full essence of the album as it flows all over the place with synth pop beats, edm influences and a high dose of out of this world sounds. "We could, we could belong together" and "Artpop could mean anything" give us the clear impression that Gaga will have more in stores for us with the whole concept of the reverse warholian experience.

#01 - "We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus from "Bangerz" (2013)

The defnite song of the year is "We Can't Stop". Love it, hate it, despise it or adore it. There was no way one could escape this song in 2013. As Miley has made her debut in the adult music industry it is to be noticed that besides controvrsial lyris and a slighty shocking music video she has creatd her own brand of music: dirty south hip hop inspired pop with electronic nuances. "We Can't Stop" is a mid tempo pop song that had us all, you know you tried, twerking, if we can or can't. See? This number one is the #TWERPOCALYPSE i was talking about!

Thats it. Im off. Possibly twerking. #TWERPOCALYPSE

Twerpocalypse 2013 - 20 Songs That Invaded My Ear - Part 1

Man, this year has flown by like nothing. At least it feels like it, even though looking back it seemed so filled with big pop cultural moments like no other. So what better way to look at the passed year then starting a review of it that looks back by giving a list of the 20 songs that invaded my ear. So lets start the first part of the list, number 20 till 11!

Honorary Mention - "Sublime" by Raja (2012)

Raja, is season three winner of RuPauls Drag Race. Raja is known for her androgyneous, warrior type style of drag that dominates the runway. She might not be as known as Jinkx or Willam but Raja has this very mystical and daring personality. Sublime might be from 2012, and hence can only gets the "Honorary Mention", but it is such a great song with a concept music video that it just had to be part of this list. Because it is about that time, I am feeling so sublime.

#21 (Should Be On The List, But Not in the Top 20) - "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry feat. Juicy J. (2013)

As you may have noticed I was not what you call in love with Katy Perry's latest musical effort named PRISM. But there is one song on there that has made its way into my musical heart and that is Dark Horse. Maybe its ound like a chipmunk remix of something in the beginning but then turns into this vibrant beat thing with some funk musoc in it. Katy making it a mixture of singing and rapping and Juicy J really delivering a fitting rap end make up a bit for PRISM as a musical failure.

#20 - "Excuse My Rude by Jessie J from "Alive" (2013)

There is something about Jessie J's voice that mae you either wanna hate or love her. And with "Excuse My Rude" Jessie not only hits all the right notes, but as well is she rocking all the right lyrics. This song definitely says it all and say it best when simply stating "Excuse my rude, but I really fucking hate you!", I mean if we are honest there are a few people you would like to say that to. (I actually have a long list of such people!)

#19 - "The Stars Are Out Tonight" by David Bowie from "The Next Day" (2013)

Smooth, soothing ans sensual. These three words may describe this song best as it is a great song from an even greater and legendary musician. The song definitely reminds me of one of these old lounge act that stand n a stage in a small club and the leaad singer makes love to the mic. What is not to love about that? Exactly! And even better is the music video starring Bowie himself and Tilda Swinton. #Legendary

#18 - "Bad Girls" by M.I.A. from Matangi (2013)

M.I.A. is a very well known symbol for hip hop and rap that is not kept in boundaries. And that is seldom in the buisness since hip hop has always been about stereotyper, heteronormativity and the American Way. So what distinguishes M.I.A. and "Bad Girls" from it is that she manages it perfectly to mix in oriental flair and sounds without loosing thedgyness of the new electronic hip hop wave. That song definitively is one of my favorites for driving in my car.

#17 - "#BlurredBynes" by Detox, Willam & Vicky Vox (2013)

Robin Thickes "Blurred Lines" was such a horrible song that it definitely deserved to be parodies an taken to the realm of funny. And along there comes a bunch of witty and funny queens that make this one their own. "#BlurredBynes" is as much a parody of "Blurred Lines" as itis making fun of Amanda Bynes, supportng Amanda Bynes and making fun of absolutely anyone and anything. Besides amazing drag looks, sickening lyrics we get some of the greatest hashtags ever! #VAGINACIDE #SRSLYSYRIA

"Music Minute" - Natalia Kills "Trouble" - A track by track review.

It has been a long, long, long, long wait till Natalia Kills made her comeback with new music. Perfectionist hit me with a near to perfection and and I was excited for her new Album "Trouble" And now it has been released. 

And I have to admit: Im kinda am mixed about the album. But I don't want this to be understood as hate, since it actually is good, but I have some doubts about it. But lets not jump the steps but rather first have a look at the album song by song, to do it the justice it deserves. I mean we have all have waited for it so why not take time to analyze it? The album has 13 songs on it, and the ames of the songs are how I like them to be: bold pop culture genre fuck. 

Television

Lets dive right  in with the first track "Television". The song contains an intro to it and marks a good beginning. The intro sounds dark-ish and mysterious with that bell in the background and than then song takes it 180°s around. The song is rather fresh and spring like but in my taste has not got the boom point where there is a change. The guitar theme is nice but the break down at the end does not really do the deed for me. But still a good pop song. Im gonna give 7/10.

Problem

The next track "Problem" has been the lead single for Trouble, and Like I have already said, I like it. It is police sirens and rock attitude. But as well it lacks substance that we are used to Natalia's songs from "Perfectionist". The lyrics are all about bad girl, bad stuff in fashionable ways, smeared make up and well dirty nuances. Well bad girl does it for me since the bass is interesting in the mixture with the speaking voice thing. Over all a good, but nit GOOD pop song.  6/10.

Stop Me

Next one on our list is "Stop Me", that had me at the line "Darling, Darling". I like the fast beat and the mixture from bad girl needs help and I can never be stopped attitude mixed with the beat to beat club dance influence. But the song comes a bit short in its positioning on the album. But this one also lacks some depth for me as it seems a bit repetitive. But still a good song, so its a 7/10, bust still not an eight. But that might also be a taste level. 

Boys Don't Cry

Love the beginning until the beat comes in. And the lyrics. Not my business. But looking behind it its not that bad. But the rest of the song. Well this one was no keeper for me in my all time fav's of Natalia. Sorry to say so but this one rather is annoying. Still, being objective, I'm gonna give it a solid 5/10 since the production is very good. This one clearly is based on taste. So feel free to have a different opinion! Oh and FYI: Boys do cry. And I like em way more if they do sometimes.

Daddy's Girl

Okay this one is different. it has a kind of old school not so much pop beginning and this, I don't know CUNTry-Taylor-Swift thing to it that I like. I mean I don't like Taylor and her Music but I like a bitch that is like the cutsy one stuff. And Daddy's Girl has it for me with a La-La-La and a smart heiress thing in the lyrics. Basically the tell of rich girl running away from home since she does not get her pony. 7/10, since it not really is Nat's genre, but still a solid, good try. 

Saturday Night

Okay, Ill make this one quick and short since I have to say that this one stole my hear from the first time. Probably one of Natalias best songs ever. I mean come on the lyrics are tempting, the themes include youth decay and rebellion, violence, shattered future and hope and even innocence. Can you resist? I cant, because it just is like another Saturday Night, only like ten times better, with a mesmerizing sound to it. Make it a 9/10! Best sentence: You don't know what it's like, to be 17 with no place to go.

Devils Don't Fly

Okay, I would say it sounds like her try on hip hop and I must say: Gurrl, no. Not for you, well not at least in this way. This does not really do it for me.I would not even have put it on the album. And what is with the don't stuff? Sorry Nat , but Im not into the beat and the lyrics. Imma be a good bitch and make it 4/10 instead bitching and being unfair giving it only two or so. But this one is the weakest of the album. 

Outta Time

Natalia Del Rey, Lana Kills, Natalia Del Kills? I don't know but this one is Natalias Lana Del Rey moment on Trouble and I kinda like it. It is like that story of a small town girl, driving a car along the desert, singing and visiting country bars with truckers. Totally off topic from the rest and lyrically simple but good. A clear summer love like that earns her a good 7/10.

Controversy

Loved it, love it will always love it. Brilliant. This song for me is the second best one of the album and that song that defines, for me, what Natalia Kills is all about. Love the lyrics and the "fucking for McDonalds" part gives me the chills. I mean a pageant princess that pukes rainbows paired with that classical music intro and insulting Becky over the phone? What can you want more? That is 100% media anxiety, our generation drama and a fuck load of awesomeness. A clear 10/10.

Rabbit Hole

To describe Natalia as: "Alice in Wonderland went to a sex shop, is an art student that loves drugs and is bisexual meeting Disney fairytale while eating a burger and drinking champagne" is actually correct, and that song is the perfect example for that. And not only due to the title. My album fav that is a mirror for why Natalia is our pop-bad girl au naturelle and not a cheap Rhianna bad girl. 10/10. No discussion.

Watching You

Somehow reminds me of a Rita Ora song (I believe its Radioactive or so.) but definitely not a copy. A good pop song, but in my opinion to much a "boy is gone I miss him" song. Not a fan of such songs. As well this one seems a bit underwhelming compared to the two barn burners that have preceded it. But imma go ahead and say: 6/10.

Marlboro Lights

Love the title. Really, I am madly in love with it. But when it comes to the actual song I was pretty surprised to find a straight pop ballad. Well I'm not so much into ballads. Also I have to say it lack some depth and specialty. In the ocean of ballads there is better to be found. But still the lyrics are GOOD shit! So: 7/10.

Trouble

The title track, that actually has to stand up to high expectations by its name, is the last one on the album. And I have to say it does lack. It kinda flatlines for me since it is not that bang that such an album should go. And the pressure it has definitely does not do it good. Lyric wise okay, sound wise underwhelming. In whole still good pop but sadly not good enough. 5/10.

In summary Trouble has reached a total of 90 out of possible 130 points (Of a maximum of 10 points reachable by each song.) The album has some highlights that really lets it shine. Rabbit Hole, Controversy and  Saturday Night really carry it, but on the long range the album misses many opportunities and at some point really flatlines. And that is really sad. The songs average on 6.9 and I would have expected more. But all in all the album is good since it shows some development, but at some points a step back. Overall good but her debut was better. Lets see what her next album will bring, and hope it won't take that long to come out!

"Music Minute" - Natalia Kills strikes!

I love me some perfectionist and since Natalia Kills has released her debut album "Perfectionist" I was madly in love with her and her sort of performance. Even though my ears can't stand to listen "Free" once more, without bleeding, since the radio stations have so overplayed it! But Kills has promised her fans to make a comeback with a new album and new songs. 

We already got a little review of which direction the album by that fierce musician would be when she released a song and a music video called "Kill My Boyfriend" which I very much enjoyed watching and listening! You can listen and watch "Kill My Boyfriend" below, and you should because it is awesome!

And after she put out "Kill My Boyfriend" I was like: Okay this is just something to give us a little taste for the album and could mean the album is gonna come pretty soon!. Well I was wrong because some time later Kills presented a new song and a new music video called Controversy" which I immediately loved to death! 

Check it out right here:

And then I though that this was the new single for the album. Well, one again I was wrong because a very long whole later Kills released another song called "Problem" which for me was a little problematic because I think it's okay but not that awesome. But the video is. And this video has been released some days ago, so check it out right here: (And if VEVEO is not working in you country maybe this on VIMEO will work so go and watch here.)

And as is that would not have been enough the girl just decided to go eve further and give her promo another shot by releasing a new single called: "Saturday Night" and this single really is so great.Its unconventional and more experimental for Natalia than "Problem". So enjoy and listen to it here:

So, enjoy that and make sure to buy the album when it becomes available since Natalia is still a small artist worth to support!