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The year is only half over — but it's never too early to start rounding up the strongest tracks of 2014
Halfway through 2014, there’s already an embarrassment of riches in the realm of music —
from blockbuster pop singles to epic indie ballads,
ace songs from artists both new and established have provided the year with an exceptional soundtrack.
Here, TIME contributors Lily Rothman, Nolan Feeney, Megan Gibson, Jamieson Cox, Melissa Locker
and Sam Lansky pick the 25 best songs of the year — so far.
Ariana Grande, “Problem”
A delirious, skronking sax loop and an assist from rising Australian MC Iggy Azalea helped make this single,
the first from Grande’s upcoming second full-length, a prime candidate for the esteemed title of Song of the Summer.
Guest features and gassy brass aside, her vocals are the key: sweet, soaring, and unabashedly exuberant.
-Jamieson Cox
Sam Smith, “Stay With Me”
It sounds simple: take the silky smooth vocals of a British crooner, add one slow-burning love song,
mix in a backing gospel choir and — boom! — you have a chart-topping ballad.
Yet Sam Smith manages to elevate that formula with “Stay With Me,”
the sweeping third single from his debut album In The Lonely Hour. Evocative and passionate, this song will pull at heartstrings you never knew you had. -
Megan Gibson
Allie X, “Catch”
A veteran of the Toronto pop scene, Allie Hughes rebooted her career as Allie X with this gleaming piece of synth-pop.
Sugary and sharp in equal measure, Allie’s cool, clean vocals distract from the brutal lyrics,
which clinically outline the pain of heartbreak to devastating effect.
-Jamieson Cox
Mø, “Don’t Wanna Dance”
Subtract the synthesizers and the electro-pop beat and this track from Mø’s debut album could easily be a Motown cover.
The retro girl group vibe, undulating cheerfulness and jangly dance beat work well for the Danish electro-pop songstress —
and despite the misleading title,
the song is the perfect soundtrack for a sing-into-your-hairbrush slumber party scene. -
Melissa Locker
Future Islands, “Seasons (Waiting on You)”
This Baltimore art-pop crew went viral in March thanks to an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman,
where lead singer Samuel T. Herring danced his way into the acerbic host’s heart and shredded his vocal chords performing
this flute-flecked anthem. His moves drew clicks, but it’s his heart that makes this one of the year’s best songs to date:
singing about love, loss, and lust, Herring digs deep into a life’s worth of experiences
to generate an immense amount of emotion.
-Jamieson Cox
Rita Ora, “I Will Never Let You Down”
Though the Roc Nation songbird didn’t dazzle on her debut LP,
Rita Ora came out swinging with the first offering from her sophomore set, the Calvin Harris-produced
“I Will Never Let You Down.” It’s a summer single so effulgent and brimming
with vintage Whitney Houston-style pep it’s like a shot of sunshine.
-Sam Lansky
Beck, “Blue Moon”
From the first notes of “Blue Moon” it’s clear that Beck has left the bombast and gimmicks of Modern Guilt and Guero far behind.
The atmospheric song with folksy melancholia and lush arrangements is a return to form for Beck,
showing off his incredible songwriting skills. A sparsely sweeping meditation on loneliness,
“Blue Moon” is disconsolate and hopeful, beautiful and haunting; it shows Beck at his best —
and when he’s good, he’s very, very good.
-Melissa Locker
St. Vincent, “Digital Witness”
Annie Clark’s funky indictment of social media addiction is at times misinformed,
but that doesn’t mean the track from her eponymous fourth album doesn’t rock.
-Nolan Feeney
Royskopp & Robyn, “Do It Again”
The collaboration between the Scandinavians resulted in a song — and an EP —
filled with hard-driving electronic beats, soaring synths and Robyn’s inescapable pop charisma.
Her emotion-filled voice lends a humanity to the robotic synths that makes the song feel personal
even while pumped onto a dance floor. “Do It Again” is a smart pop song that manages to feel both gem-like and expansive,
even though it clocks in at just a little over five minutes. It could be twice as long and still feel fresh.
-Melissa Locker
Sun Kil Moon, “Carissa”
A shocking death in Mark Kozelek’s family was the impetus behind the singer-songwriter’s raw,
seven-minute monologue about finding meaning in tragedy.
-Nolan Feeney
Tove Lo, “Stay High”
If lovelorn angst had a dance-floor ready beat, it might sound something like “Stay High.”
It’s as plaintive as a pop song gets, filled with yearning vocals played over an undeniable hook and mesmerizing melody,
as the Swedish pop singer divulges her recipe for getting over a breakup (the song’s title is a clue).
After working as a songwriter for years, Lo recently released her debut EP, Truth Serum,
on Polydor and based on the strength of the songs, it’s clear that there’s a new pop diva in town.
-Melissa Locker
Chromeo, “Jealous (I Ain’t With It)”
The Montreal funk veterans scored the biggest hit of their career to date with this slice of chugging,
top-down synth-pop, anchored by a guitar line that’s built for the beach and rubber-band bass.
The jealousy’s rancid enough to induce giggles, but there’s nothing funny about that chorus,
which splits the difference between silly and sincere with aplomb.
-Jamieson Cox
Miguel, “Simplethings”
Listen up, Hannah Horvath: according to this smoked-out contribution to the official Girls soundtrack,
the rising R&B star loves you just the way you are.
-Nolan Feeney
Girls Generation, “Mr. Mr.”
Fans of K-pop juggernaut Girls’ Generation (a.k.a. SNSD) won’t be disappointed by their latest dance-friendly single,
and the addition of a scratchy electronic bass line and a hint of darkness should even attract listeners who don’t dig their usual bubblegum sound.
-Lily Rothman
Mariah Carey, “Make It Look Good”
On this cut from the Elusive Chanteuse’s 14th studio album,
Carey navigates a stuttering, soulful arrangement with her typical vocal agility and lyrical dexterity.
Time may have shaved a few notes from the top of her infamous range, but they’re hardly missed here:
this is timeless, sweet pop, perfect for summers spent falling in love.
-Jamieson Cox
Sia, “Chandelier”
Largely known for her collaborations with other pop artists, “Chandelier,” from the upcoming album 1000 Forms of Fear,
marks Sia’s first solo track in five years. Yet the song — with its trippy percussion groove that swells into an explosive chorus
— is a clear signal that Sia The Solo Act has arrived. The mesmerizing video also features a dance routine performed by 11-year-old Dance Moms star Maddie Ziegler, who now rivals Alyson Stoner (aka the girl from Missy Elliott’s videos)
for Best Child Dancer in a Pop Video.
-Megan Gibson
Michael Jackson, “Love Never Felt So Good”
Built around an excavated 1983 vocal demo and co-written by pop legend Paul Anka,
the anchor of Jackson’s latest posthumous collection Xscape comes in three flavours: a pure, unadorned original demo,
a string-studded disco rendition, and a bouncing duet with reigning pop prince Justin Timberlake.
The arrangements vary, but Jackson’s incredible performance makes all of them float: swooping, swooning,
simply joyous.
-Jamieson Cox
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บางคนว่าเพลงอะไรเนี่ย ทำนองอะไรเนี่ย เอ็มวีอะไรเนี่ย งง มาก (อ้างอิงมาจากหลายๆ คห. นะคะ)
อีกอย่างคือมันมีกระแสแฟนคลับหลายๆ กลุ่มในเฟส ก็เม้นประมาณว่า ได้ได้ไง มีอะไรพิเศษ เพลงไม่มีอะไรเลย บลาๆ
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เพื่อนๆ คิดว่าอะไรคือสิ่งที่ทำให้ MR. MR. ได้อยู่ในอันดับ ของ 25 Best Songs of 2014 (So Far) ค้ะ
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The year is only half over — but it's never too early to start rounding up the strongest tracks of 2014
Halfway through 2014, there’s already an embarrassment of riches in the realm of music —
from blockbuster pop singles to epic indie ballads,
ace songs from artists both new and established have provided the year with an exceptional soundtrack.
Here, TIME contributors Lily Rothman, Nolan Feeney, Megan Gibson, Jamieson Cox, Melissa Locker
and Sam Lansky pick the 25 best songs of the year — so far.
Ariana Grande, “Problem”
A delirious, skronking sax loop and an assist from rising Australian MC Iggy Azalea helped make this single,
the first from Grande’s upcoming second full-length, a prime candidate for the esteemed title of Song of the Summer.
Guest features and gassy brass aside, her vocals are the key: sweet, soaring, and unabashedly exuberant. -Jamieson Cox
Sam Smith, “Stay With Me”
It sounds simple: take the silky smooth vocals of a British crooner, add one slow-burning love song,
mix in a backing gospel choir and — boom! — you have a chart-topping ballad.
Yet Sam Smith manages to elevate that formula with “Stay With Me,”
the sweeping third single from his debut album In The Lonely Hour. Evocative and passionate, this song will pull at heartstrings you never knew you had. -Megan Gibson
Allie X, “Catch”
A veteran of the Toronto pop scene, Allie Hughes rebooted her career as Allie X with this gleaming piece of synth-pop.
Sugary and sharp in equal measure, Allie’s cool, clean vocals distract from the brutal lyrics,
which clinically outline the pain of heartbreak to devastating effect. -Jamieson Cox
Mø, “Don’t Wanna Dance”
Subtract the synthesizers and the electro-pop beat and this track from Mø’s debut album could easily be a Motown cover.
The retro girl group vibe, undulating cheerfulness and jangly dance beat work well for the Danish electro-pop songstress —
and despite the misleading title,
the song is the perfect soundtrack for a sing-into-your-hairbrush slumber party scene. -Melissa Locker
Future Islands, “Seasons (Waiting on You)”
This Baltimore art-pop crew went viral in March thanks to an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman,
where lead singer Samuel T. Herring danced his way into the acerbic host’s heart and shredded his vocal chords performing
this flute-flecked anthem. His moves drew clicks, but it’s his heart that makes this one of the year’s best songs to date:
singing about love, loss, and lust, Herring digs deep into a life’s worth of experiences
to generate an immense amount of emotion. -Jamieson Cox
Rita Ora, “I Will Never Let You Down”
Though the Roc Nation songbird didn’t dazzle on her debut LP,
Rita Ora came out swinging with the first offering from her sophomore set, the Calvin Harris-produced
“I Will Never Let You Down.” It’s a summer single so effulgent and brimming
with vintage Whitney Houston-style pep it’s like a shot of sunshine. -Sam Lansky
Beck, “Blue Moon”
From the first notes of “Blue Moon” it’s clear that Beck has left the bombast and gimmicks of Modern Guilt and Guero far behind.
The atmospheric song with folksy melancholia and lush arrangements is a return to form for Beck,
showing off his incredible songwriting skills. A sparsely sweeping meditation on loneliness,
“Blue Moon” is disconsolate and hopeful, beautiful and haunting; it shows Beck at his best —
and when he’s good, he’s very, very good. -Melissa Locker
St. Vincent, “Digital Witness”
Annie Clark’s funky indictment of social media addiction is at times misinformed,
but that doesn’t mean the track from her eponymous fourth album doesn’t rock. -Nolan Feeney
Royskopp & Robyn, “Do It Again”
The collaboration between the Scandinavians resulted in a song — and an EP —
filled with hard-driving electronic beats, soaring synths and Robyn’s inescapable pop charisma.
Her emotion-filled voice lends a humanity to the robotic synths that makes the song feel personal
even while pumped onto a dance floor. “Do It Again” is a smart pop song that manages to feel both gem-like and expansive,
even though it clocks in at just a little over five minutes. It could be twice as long and still feel fresh. -Melissa Locker
Sun Kil Moon, “Carissa”
A shocking death in Mark Kozelek’s family was the impetus behind the singer-songwriter’s raw,
seven-minute monologue about finding meaning in tragedy. -Nolan Feeney
Tove Lo, “Stay High”
If lovelorn angst had a dance-floor ready beat, it might sound something like “Stay High.”
It’s as plaintive as a pop song gets, filled with yearning vocals played over an undeniable hook and mesmerizing melody,
as the Swedish pop singer divulges her recipe for getting over a breakup (the song’s title is a clue).
After working as a songwriter for years, Lo recently released her debut EP, Truth Serum,
on Polydor and based on the strength of the songs, it’s clear that there’s a new pop diva in town. -Melissa Locker
Chromeo, “Jealous (I Ain’t With It)”
The Montreal funk veterans scored the biggest hit of their career to date with this slice of chugging,
top-down synth-pop, anchored by a guitar line that’s built for the beach and rubber-band bass.
The jealousy’s rancid enough to induce giggles, but there’s nothing funny about that chorus,
which splits the difference between silly and sincere with aplomb. -Jamieson Cox
Miguel, “Simplethings”
Listen up, Hannah Horvath: according to this smoked-out contribution to the official Girls soundtrack,
the rising R&B star loves you just the way you are. -Nolan Feeney
Girls Generation, “Mr. Mr.”
Fans of K-pop juggernaut Girls’ Generation (a.k.a. SNSD) won’t be disappointed by their latest dance-friendly single,
and the addition of a scratchy electronic bass line and a hint of darkness should even attract listeners who don’t dig their usual bubblegum sound. -Lily Rothman
Mariah Carey, “Make It Look Good”
On this cut from the Elusive Chanteuse’s 14th studio album,
Carey navigates a stuttering, soulful arrangement with her typical vocal agility and lyrical dexterity.
Time may have shaved a few notes from the top of her infamous range, but they’re hardly missed here:
this is timeless, sweet pop, perfect for summers spent falling in love. -Jamieson Cox
Sia, “Chandelier”
Largely known for her collaborations with other pop artists, “Chandelier,” from the upcoming album 1000 Forms of Fear,
marks Sia’s first solo track in five years. Yet the song — with its trippy percussion groove that swells into an explosive chorus
— is a clear signal that Sia The Solo Act has arrived. The mesmerizing video also features a dance routine performed by 11-year-old Dance Moms star Maddie Ziegler, who now rivals Alyson Stoner (aka the girl from Missy Elliott’s videos)
for Best Child Dancer in a Pop Video. -Megan Gibson
Michael Jackson, “Love Never Felt So Good”
Built around an excavated 1983 vocal demo and co-written by pop legend Paul Anka,
the anchor of Jackson’s latest posthumous collection Xscape comes in three flavours: a pure, unadorned original demo,
a string-studded disco rendition, and a bouncing duet with reigning pop prince Justin Timberlake.
The arrangements vary, but Jackson’s incredible performance makes all of them float: swooping, swooning,
simply joyous. -Jamieson Cox
ที่มา http://time.com/2801365/best-songs-of-2014-so-far/