UK TOP 100'S (#21+)

[Mellope]

did you grow up with Oasis in their heyday or are you a product of the post-Oasis era?

I'm more with the post-Oasis era.

[Mellope]

UK TOP 100 16.08.25 #46

Top ten:

10. Beautiful Things – Benson Boone (Up 3/82 weeks in chart)
9. Sapphire – Ed Sheeran (Up 1/Sales fall/10 weeks in chart)
8. Ordinary - Alex Warren (Up 3/27 weeks in the chart)
7. Your Idol – Saja Boys (Up 1/NEW PEAK/Sales climb/7 weeks in chart)
6. Soda Pop – Saja Boys (No change/Sales climb/4 weeks in chart)
5. Daisies – Justin Bieber (Down 2/Sales fall/5 weeks in chart)
4. Dior - MK/Chrystal (No change/Sales fall/10 weeks in chart)
3. No Broke Boys – Disco Lines/Tinashe (Up 2/NEW PEAK/Sales climb/9 weeks in chart)
2. The Subway – Chappell Roan (Down 1/Sales fall/2 weeks in chart)
1. Golden - Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (Up 1/Sales climb/2 weeks No. 1/8 weeks in chart)

NEW ENTRIES:

89. Bowery – Zach Bryan/Kings Of Leon (7/10)

Turns out Zach's style just needed a little rock push with an old tint that was flavoured through use of guitar; it's definitely something that Zach should try and make more of.

86. Just Say Dat - Gunna (6/10)

73. The Sick – Bella Kay (8/10)

Singer-songwriter Bella Kay gives us an emotional serving of guitar strings and passionate vocals in this song that captures an essence similar to "Go" by Cat Burns. I could certainly see this climbing in the coming weeks. Great song!

62. So Far So Fake - Pierce The Veil (8.2/10)

Loving the rock tracks that have been hitting the charts recently, and we yet again have another delight with loud guitars that create a sound like emo music, apart from the fact that they build on the sound better, adding something more artistic with the vocals that sound as if they were live, yet they're so raw and can carry any deep emotion. This sounds a little like Linkin Park, and I'm all for that!

60. Wgft – Gunna/Burna Boy (6.5/10)

46. Forever Be Mine – Gunna/Wizkid (3.8/10)

First off, the lyricism and flow together are horrible. Gunna makes words rhyme at the end of every sentence whilst talking about stroking and massages in the most boring ways possible, and Wizkid follows with so many lyrics fitting the pattern that it ruins it. Not like there was anything to save anyway; it's another quick-made cash grab from Gunna.

18. A Little More - Ed Sheeran (7.5/10)

I'd 1000% call this the most appealing song from the "Play" rollout so far. It has a memorable guitar riff that is followed by what I believe is a synthesiser used in a part of a loop. It has a partial similarity to some of the smaller English acts (I can't put a name on anyone exact), but if you've heard the song, you'd know that as much as it's good, it's not the most original thing out there. I still stand by what I say: "Play" is likely going to be Ed Sheeran's worst album. Someone send me back to the "=" era.

RE-ENTRIES:

97. Cliché - MGK
[Don't mind this.]

34. Cigarettes & Alcohol - Oasis
[One more Oasis song and I swear...]

NOTEABLE CHANGES:

Songs that climbed 10 spots or more:

88. Somedays – Sonny Fedora/Jazzy/DOD (Up 12)
77. Gabriela - KATSEYE (Up 20) [HIGHEST CLIMBER]
71. Sugar On My Tongue - Tyler The Creator (Up 15)
69. Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac (Up 12)
63. A Bar Song (Tipsy) - Shaboozey (Up 11)
53. What I Want - Morgan Wallen/Tate McRae (Up 13)
50. That's So True – Gracie Abrams (Up 12)
45. Strategy – TWICE (Up 19)
37. Let Him Go - Denon Reed/Cru2 (Up 14)
35. Takedown - Twice (Up 12)
12. Yukon – Justin Bieber (Up 12)

Songs that fell 10 spots or more:

99. Let Down - Radiohead (Down 11)
93. All I Ever Asked - Rachel Chinouriri (Down 15)
92. Out Out – Skye Newman (Down 24)
85. What Did I Miss? - Drake (Down 24)
78. Saiyaara – Bagchi/Kamil/Abdullah/Nizami (Down 13)
72. Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne (Down 30)
67. Live Forever – Oasis (Down 40)
66. Nice To Meet You - Myles Smitj (Down 41)
47. Family Matters - Skye Newman (Down 29)
42. Paranoid - Black Sabbath (Down 10)
25. Blessings – Calvin Harris/Clementine Douglas (Down 16)
24. Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter (Down 17)

Songs that achieved a new peak or repeaked (excluding new entries or songs that stuck at their peak):

68. Folded – Kehlani
45. Strategy - Twice
37. Let Him Go - Denon Reed/Cru2
36. Cops & Robbers - Sammy Virji/Skepta
35. Takedown - Twice
31. Dealer - Lola Young
30. Sparks - Coldplay
19. High On Me – Rossi/Jazzy
17. 12 To 12 - Sombr
12. Yukon - Justin Bieber
7. Your Idol – Saja Boys
3. No Broke Boys – Disco Lines/Tinashe
1. Golden – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami

BEST AND WORST:

New entries:
BEST - So Far So Fake - Pierce The Veil
WORST - Forever Be Mine - Gunna/Wizkid

The whole top 100:
BEST - Lose Control - Teddy Swims
WORST - The Days - Chrystal

NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS:

Possible new entries for Zara Larsson, Olivia Dean, Maroon 5, Cardi B, Conan Grey & more!

[CRAZY-HORSE]

did you grow up with Oasis in their heyday or are you a product of the post-Oasis era?

I'm more with the post-Oasis era.

i actually prefer the albums they made after all the hype was gone.

maybe you could listen to:  "heathen chemistry" and "dont believe the truth"

[Mellope]

UK TOP 100 22.08.25 #47

THE TOP TEN:

10. Ordinary - Alex Warren (Down 2/Sales fall/28 weeks in chart)
9. Nice To Each Other – Olivia Dean (Up 5/NEW PEAK/12 weeks in chart)
8. Man I Need - Olivia Dean (NEW)
7. Daisies – Justin Bieber (Down 2/Sales fall/6 weeks in chart)
6. Your Idol – Saja Boys (Up 1/NEW PEAK/Sales climb/8 weeks in chart)
5. Dior - MK/Chrystal (Down 1/Sales fall/11 weeks in chart)
4. The Subway – Chappell Roan (Down 2/Sales fall/3 weeks in chart)
3. Soda Pop – Saja Boys (Up 3/NEW PEAK/Sales climb/5 weeks in chart)
2. No Broke Boys – Disco Lines/Tinashe (Up 1/NEW PEAK/Sales climb/10 weeks in chart)
1. Golden - Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (No change/3rd week at No. 1/Sales climb/9 weeks in chart)

NEW ENTRIES:

98. Drum Show - Twenty One Pilots (6.9/10)

Yes, I like it. But am I hyped for the upcoming album? No. I mean, The Contract just wasn't it, and this only falls slightly better. I mean, it's exactly as the title suggests, a drum show. But amongst the fine heavy drums, is there anything more? The performance died out quickly.

8. Man I Need - Olivia Dean (5/10)

I'm sorry, but I just can't with Olivia's music; it feels like she wants this fresh and captured-in-the-moment sound, but in reality it's one of the dullest takes on soul that we've seen this decade. The song does not convey warmth; it all just feels so dull from every angle. 

RE-ENTRIES:

100. Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift
[It's a cruel day for the charts...]

99. One Thing - Lola Young
[Should've been bigger!]

97. I Had Some Help - Post Malone/Morgan Wallen
[It's good, but please leave this in 2024.]

95. Riptide - Vance Joy
[Classic... but still, leave.]

94. Seventeen Going Under - Sam Fender
[Seventeenth million weeks in chart ]

91. Say My Name - Morgan Seatree
[It's not something I've come back to.]

81. Wonderwall - Oasis
[Oasis? That's a band that hasn't been having new entries and re-entries for the past one BILLION weeks! Certainly not!]

38. Lady Lady - Olivia Dean
[Quoting Ariana, Thank U, Next.]

NOTEABLE CHANGES:

Songs that climbed 10 spots or more:

86. Let Down – Radiohead (Up 13)
83. Yellow - Coldplay (Up 13)
82. Sailor Song - Gigi Perez (Up 12)
80. Viva La Vida – Coldplay (Up 18)
75. All I Ever Asked - Rachel Chinouriri (Up 18)
61. Gabriela - KATSEYE (Up 18)
48. Folded – Kehlani (Up 20)
46. So Far So Fake - Pierce The Veil (Up 16)
45. Sugar On My Tongue - Tyler The Creator (Up 26) [JOINT HIGHEST CLIMBER]
35. Strategy - Twice (Up 10)
34. Wgft – Gunna/Burna Boy (Up 26) [JOINT HIGHEST CLIMBER]

Songs that fell 10 spots or more:

96. Saiyaara – Bagchi/Kamil/Abdullah/Nizami (Down 18)
92. Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne (Down 20)
90. Zombie – Yungblud (Down 11)
76. Forever Be Mine – Gunna/Wizkid (Down 30)
73. Bloodline - Alex Warren/Jelly Roll (Down 46) [HIGHEST FALLER]
59. Family Matters - Skye Newman (Down 12)
57. Paranoid - Black Sabbath (Down 15)
32. Beautiful Things – Benson Boone (Down 22)

Songs that reached a new peak or repeaked (excluding new entries or songs sticking at their peak):

72. The Sick - Bella Kay
48. Folded – Kehlani
46. So Far So Fake - Pierce The Veil
45. Sugar On My Tongue - Tyler The Creator
42. Back To Me – Rudimental/Jess Glynne
36. Let Him Go - Denon Reed/Cru2
35. Strategy - Twice
34. Wgft – Gunna/Burna Boy
31. Takedown - Twice
28. Sparks – Coldplay
27. Dealer - Lola Young
18. High On Me - Rossi/Jazzy
14. 12 To 12 - Sombr
9. Nice To Each Other - Olivia Dean
6. Your Idol – Saja Boys
3. Soda Pop – Saja Boys
2. No Broke Boys – Disco Lines/Tinashe

BEST AND WORST:

New entries:
BEST - Drum Show - Twenty One Pilots
WORST - Man I Need - Olivia Dean

The whole top 100:
BEST - Lose Control - Teddy Swims
WORST - The Days - Chrystal

NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS:

Possible new entries for Doja Cat, Ava Max, Sombr, Laufey, BigXthaPlug & more!

[Mellope]

UK TOP 100 29.08.25 #48

THE TOP TEN:

10. Rein Me In – Sam Fender/Olivia Dean (Up 1/11 weeks in chart)
9. Daisies – Justin Bieber (Down 2/Sales fall/7 weeks in chart)
8. Dior - MK/Chrystal (Down 3/Sales fall/12 weeks in chart)
7. Nice To Each Other – Olivia Dean (Up 2/Sales climb/NEW PEAK/13 weeks in chart)
6. Your Idol – Saja Boys (No change/Sales climb/9 weeks in chart)
5. The Subway – Chappell Roan (Down 1/Sales fall/4 weeks in chart)
4. Soda Pop – Saja Boys (Down 1/Sales climb/6 weeks in chart)
3. No Broke Boys – Disco Lines/Tinashe (Down 1/Sales fall/11 weeks in chart)
2. Man I Need – Olivia Dean (Up 6/Sales climb/NEW PEAK/2 weeks in chart)
1. Golden – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (No change/Sales climb/4 weeks at No. 1/10 weeks in chart)

NEW ENTRIES:

96. Make Me Feel – Oskar Med K (3.6/10)

So much more could've been done, but instead the artist sticks to dull synths, with the occasional pitch change being the slight excitement through the boringness. The problem is all over this; there's just nothing that highlights a key segment. Throughout the whole song, you can't even tell what the song's trying to do. It's like if you stripped back a dance song but then did that again five more times.

89. Make Believe - Luke Dean/Omar+ (7.4/10)

The engineering on the vocals makes it sound like a loud whisper, if you know what I mean. It gives the track this side of separation from the current dance acts, along with the bass pitching feeling weirdly fresh despite not being the most unique thing. This was actually an enjoyable listen.

81. Just Two Girls – Wolf Alice (8.2/10)

Previous listen:

I'm delighted to hear what is hopefully some peak rock later on... until then, this is good but doesn't raise the bar for the album; in fact, it drops it.

Added:

I want to add onto what I said before. I love how she slowly goes from this elegant tone but with a badass kick to the hook where the guitar strings and drums are played in such a way that they complement and add to the elegance and even make it groovy. You could hear this all the way from a posh rich party to a teenager's chill room. Who doesn't love this?

77. Back 2 Back – Skepta/Fred Again... (4/10)

The constant new parts and remixes of "Victory Lap" and now a new collaboration that sounds like it's trying to be part two of "Victory Lap". I respect the hustle for another hit, but there are problems. The lyricism often feels like something Joey Valance & Brae would do or a bad freestyler, and then the random cut-off isn't unneeded, unexpected and just doesn't even work. A bad re-attempt at making something new.

65. Nights Like These – Rudimental/Rag'n'Bone Man (5.6/10)

I'm really not a fan of all these recently strange Rag'n'Bone Man collaborations. If you're going to do upbeat music, then make it you; stick to "Rush Of Blood" or "Pocket", not whatever these songs are that contain nothing memorable and don't even fit him. I'm starting to think that this guy's good songs were a fluke...

57. Everybody Scream – Florence And The Machine (7.2/10)

Previous listen: 7/10

Added:

After the brief loud vocal drums kick in, this fresh and lively feeling makes it feel like you're hearing the song live. My little problem is that beyond the fun and slight energy boost, I don't think there's a lot more to applaud.

44. If He Wanted To He Would - Perrie (7.5/10)

Just like Jade, Perrie explores more topics that Little Mix didn't seem to, and I like how she's becoming more comfortable in her own shoes. I didn't like the recent songs by her as much, but this is certainly a better delight. I'm not a fan of the way she said the sex line, but that's a small nitpick. It makes me think of an Ella Henderson song a little.

41. No Comment - Fredo (8/10)

This song is what Fredo claims is a truthful insight into him, and he does this in a bold tone that does fit the rap scene of London a lot more. I quite like it; this should be a charting success rather than some other songs by him.

40. Breakin' Dishes - Rihanna (7.2/10)

Rihanna had many hits from this era, and this one is next. This song is about chaos, with the drama of a man having days without her and possibly other women, with Rihanna having had enough. The song's chaos is captured in a late 2000s-sounding, fast-paced disco song with a shiny and electric feel, and it legitimately does it well. Could've been a single.

37. Ceremony – Stray Kids (8.1/10)

Previous listen: 7/10

Second listen:

Repeated loud talking and cheering as the main hook was something that's an interesting choice, but we're listening to Stray Kids, so of course they were going to put this with production elements you may hear in strictly only rap with drums on a high-octane song that sounds like you'd hear it in an underground rap competition with breakdancing that goes viral.

13. Jealous Type - Doja Cat (7/10)

A summer synth sound with notes sounding like they could be part of an old gameshow's theme tune. And as much as this has that fast-paced and energetic rush that I can see people getting, I don't think it has enough of that for radio. I don't think this'll do well commercially, but who knows? I could be proved wrong.

RE-ENTRIES:

99. Naive - Kooks
[Haven't heard it.]

80. Carry You Home - Alex Warren
[One more week and it would've spent 52 weeks in the chart.]

31. Dive - Olivia Dean
[The best song I've heard from her.]

28. Hot To Go - Chappell Roan
[It's good... but again??]

NOTEABLE CHANGES:

Songs that climbed 10 spots or more:

20. Viva La Vida – Coldplay (Up 60)
19. Yellow - Coldplay (Up 64) [HIGHEST CLIMBER]

Songs that fell 10 spots or more:

100. Somedays – Sonny Fedora/Jazzy/D.O.D. (Down 11)
93. Wonderwall – Oasis (Down 12)
85. Illegal - PinkPantheress (Down 11)
83. All This Time - Sonny Fedora/Jazzy (Down 21)
78. Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac (Down 11)
76. Nice To Meet You - Myles Smith (Down 10)
75. So Far So Fake - Pierce The Veil (Down 29)
74. The Days – Chrystal (Down 11)
73. Shake It To The Max (Fly) - Moliy & Silent Addy (Down 13)
72. Family Matters - Skye Newman (Down 13)
71. Cigarettes & Alcohol – Oasis (Down 32) [HIGHEST FALLER]
68. Stargazing – Myles Smith (Down 12)
63. Devil In Disguise - Marino (Down 12)
60. That's So True – Gracie Abrams (Down 11)
59. Folded – Kehlani (Down 11)
48. Let Him Go – Denon Reed/Cru2 (Down 12)
43. Messy - Lola Young (Down 10)
42. Victory Lap – Fred Again/Skepta/PlaqueBoyMax (Down 29)
30. Sapphire – Ed Sheeran (Down 18)

Songs that reached a new peak or repeaked (excluding new entries or songs sticking at their peak):

27. Takedown - Twice
22. Sparks – Coldplay
11. 12 To 12 - Sombr
7. Nice To Each Other - Olivia Dean
2. Man I Need - Olivia Dean

BEST AND WORST:

New entries:
BEST - Just Two Girls - Wolf Alice
WORST - Make Me Feel - Oskar Med K

The whole top 100:
BEST - Lose Control - Teddy Swims
WORST - The Days - Chrystal

NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS:

Possible new entries for Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem, DJ Khaled & Post Malone, The Kid Laroi, Fred Again & Skepta... and more

[Mellope]

UK TOP 100 5.09.25 #49

THE TOP TEN:

10. The Subway – Chappell Roan (Down 5/Sales fall/5 weeks in chart)
9. Nice To Each Other – Olivia Dean (Down 2/Sales climb/14 weeks in chart)
8. Your Idol – Saja Boys (Down 2/Sales climb/10 weeks in chart)
7. My Man On Willpower - Sabrina Carpenter (NEW)
6. No Broke Boys – Disco Lines/Tinashe (Down 3/Sales fall/12 weeks in chart)
5. Soda Pop – Saja Boys (Down 1/Sales climb/7 weeks in chart)
4. Manchild - Sabrina Carpenter (Up 22/13 weeks in the chart)
3. Tears – Sabrina Carpenter (NEW)
2. Man I Need – Olivia Dean (No change/Sales climb/3 weeks in chart)
1. Golden – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (No change/Sales climb/5 weeks at No. 1/11 weeks in chart)

NEW ENTRIES:

92. When A Good Man Cries – CMAT (8.4/10)

The album's out, which hopefully gives a boost to the amazing "Take A Sexy Picture Of Me". Until we find that out, we have this, a fitting song from the era with what sounds like a lighter version of "Good Luck, Babe!" And country Chappell, but instead of what the era was trying to achieve, but BETTER! Those instrumentals and INSANE high-pitched notes are so strong that they may even top the popular single. Damn… I am excited for this album!

88. I Think I Like You Better When You're Gone - Renee Rapp (7.4/10)

Definitely different from the other things I've heard by her. This is an acoustic song that describes a sad feeling of being separated from someone, but instead Renee likes it. I think it would've been interesting to see her twist this song into something happy and make it a positive anthem about how she's gone, but this works too; it's quite simple but also gets the point across as a fine performance. It definitely feels more genuine compared to chasing the bag for a hit.

70. London - Skepta/Fred Again... (7.8/10)

We went from thinking that the two were trying to recreate the success of "Victory Lap" to now suspecting an album... I mean, three songs this fast? And this is thankfully the best so far; the synths were constantly going up and down as if they were experimenting for the first time… But instead, what's usually a test was put into the final result with the signature booming energy for a rave. Such a better shot at having a hit.

7. My Man On Willpower - Sabrina Carpenter (7.5/10)

3. Tears – Sabrina Carpenter (7.5/10)

Previous review:

This song fits a little more of the older synth category, like a tiny bit of what Miley Cyrus tried to do but instead more modern and less designed than that. And I actually don't mind it; it's still Sabrina's usual sex jam, which'll probably go UK no. 1, but still, at least it's bearable. I'll take it.

Added:

The song grew on me by +0.7/10; I can appreciate what this is for a fun radio hit. The synths are so bright and joyful that it just makes you want to dance.

RE-ENTRIES:

99. Sports Car - Tate McRae
[The song of the year re-enters again! Yay!]

93. The Sick - Bella Kay
[Unexpected return.]

82. Take A Sexy Picture Of Me - CMAT
[LEGENDARY! Check out the whole album.]

30. Feel Good Inc – Gorillaz
[Their re-entries kick ass – DAMN!]

NOTEABLE CHANGES:

Songs that fell 10 spots or more:

100. Illegal - PinkPantheress (Down 15)
94. The Chain – Fleetwood Mac (Down 10)
91. Too Sweet – Hozier (Down 25)
87. Ceremony - Stray Kids (Down 50) [HIGHEST FALLER]
85. So Far So Fake - Pierce The Veil (Down 10)
84. Everybody Scream - Florence & The Machine (Down 27)
71. What I Want - Morgan Wallen/Tate McRae (Down 15)
69. Azizam – Ed Sheeran (Down 11)
66. Survive - Lewis Capaldi (Down 45)
65. Back To Me – Rudimental/Jess Glynne (Down 20)
61. No Comment - Fredo (Down 20)
59. Show Me Love – WizTheMC/Bees & Honey (Down 10)
41. Hot To Go - Chappell Roan (Down 13)
37. A Little More – Ed Sheeran (Down 14)
25. Jealous Type - Doja Cat (Down 12)

Songs that climbed 10 spots or more:

64. Make Me Feel - Oskar Med K (Up 32) [HIGHEST CLIMBER]
63. All This Time - Sonny Fedora/Jazzy (Up 20)
58. Make Believe - Luke Dean/Omar+ (Up 31)
54. Back 2 Back - Skepta/Fred Again... (Up 23)
47. Folded – Kehlani (Up 12)
35. Sugar On My Tongue – Tyler The Creator (Up 12)
4. Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter (Up 22)

Songs that reached a new peak or repeaked (excluding new entries or songs that stuck at their peak):

64. Make Me Feel - Oskar Med K
58. Make Believe - Luke Dean/Omar+
47. Folded - Kehlani
35. Sugar On My Tongue - Tyler The Creator
32. Strategy - TWICE
31. Breakin' Dishes - Rihanna
29. Wgft – Gunna/Burna Boy
24. Takedown – TWICE
22. Dive - Olivia Dean
19. Sparks – Coldplay

BEST AND WORST:

New entries:
BEST - When A Good Man Cries - CMAT
WORST - I Think I Like You Better When You're Gone - Renee Rapp

The whole top 100:
BEST - Lose Control - Teddy Swims
WORST - The Days - Chrystal

NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS:

Possible new entries for Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Calvin Harris & Jessie Reiyaz, Lola Young & more

[Mellope]

UK TOP 100 12.09.25 #50

THE TOP TEN:

10. 12 To 12 – Sombr (Up 2/NEW PEAK/7 weeks in chart)
9. When Did You Get Hot? - Sabrina Carpenter (NEW)
8. Nice To Each Other - Olivia Dean (Up 1/Sales fall/15 weeks in chart)
7. Your Idol – Saja Boys (Up 1/Sales fall/11 weeks in chart)
6. Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter (Down 2/Sales fall/14 weeks in chart)
5. No Broke Boys – Disco Lines/Tinashe (Up 1/Sales fall/13 weeks in chart)
4. Soda Pop – Saja Boys (Up 1/Sales climb/8 weeks in chart)
3. Tears - Sabrina Carpenter (No change/Sales fall/2 weeks in chart)
2. Man I Need – Olivia Dean (No change/Sales climb/4 weeks in chart)
1. Golden – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (No change/6 weeks at No. 1/Sales fall/12 weeks in chart)

NEW ENTRIES:

97. Waterfalls – James Hype/B. Harvey/S. Harper (7.1/10)

James Hype is back with another dose of summer as he brings synths, high energy and a sound fit for a disco. My one issue is that I wish he added more of an expected fusion; it does feel like an already used formula.

Second listen:

Yep, quite generic; you've heard it all before. Doesn't make it a complete throwaway, but it won't boost the industry further by trending.

93. End Of You – Poppy/Amy Lee/Aplante (8.3/10)

Previous review:

High-octane rock music that has such a legendary kick! This is truly legendary.

Added:

"End Of You" has parts ranging from singing that sounds like it's from a shooter video game soundtrack all the way to killer screams with a big rock backing, a tiny bit like the older and new worlds of Linkin Park merged.

88. Spiders – Lola Young (7.5/10)

Aside from some irritation factors in Lola's yelling, I still think it may add a good level of messy effects on top of the weirdly good but disorganised sound. The loud drums are the main part of the structure; they basically build the song, and actually, they do it pretty well. Excited for what's next for Lola.

83. Somebody Loves Me Pt. 2 - Drake/PARTYNEXTDOOR/Cash Cobain (7/10)

If you know me, then you'll know that I'm not a fan of "$$$4U"; in fact, it's one of my least favourite albums of all time, so a remix probably wasn't going to be up my alley, especially for a song that I hated when I last heard it. But you know… this wasn't that bad. I can't tell if there's really a big difference, as I've forgotten the original, but the autotune and synths make this dreamy and floating melody that PND's voice glides on top of fine. I didn't get much distinction from which part was from who, but PND's did come at me as the easiest to tell. The worst thing you could say about this is how it can feel kind of rushed and sluggish, although I think the synth quality makes up for some of that. Yeah, I'm as shocked as you are about this.

79. Loser – Tame Impala (7.1/10)

It's definitely an improvement in many fields, such as length and progression. The synth and production inputs that sound like they could range all the way from sounds that'd be used in the 2010s to rap production definitely improve the song.

51. Speed Demon – Justin Bieber (7.2/10)

As explained in my full "Swag II" review, I think music being similar isn't the worst crime, and that's shown with this Justin song; it keeps up what made the original "Swag" album with the more stripped-back acoustics and drums, but instead, like many other songs on the recent project, it's got Bieber's pop finish there more, with it resembling his other eras just a little bit more, as it sounds a tiny bit more modern and slick.

34. Ocean – Calvin Harris/Jessie Reyez (8/10)

After Calvin getting a hit moment with "Blessings", he returns to locking in (at least more) on his projects, and he returns with this, and yes, it's an improvement. Not top form but an improvement. The song feels like it's trying to capture a more modern nostalgic feeling of summer with the summery keys not going to the highest pitch but instead providing a nice little bounce that helps the vocals shine more (surprising choice). The vocals are calm… Maybe not the perfect fit for a beat like this, especially since I would've liked someone who could've uplifted the beat more (I know it can be done), but this may be played again. I can't say I'm disappointed.

13. The Dead Dance – Lady Gaga (7.2/10)

Not by any means her finest, but definitely a good follow-up from "MAYHEM". I don't think it fits the album's structure as well, but it definitely does fit the modern Gaga era more. It has her strong and partying character that's displayed with lyrics such as "dancing until I'm dead", which rests upon a jam of a dance song that sounds like it could be enjoyed by her older and newer fanbase. Lovely.

9. When Did You Get Hot? - Sabrina Carpenter (8/10)

This song represents the sun well: hot & summery. The synths and intenseness switching in and out in the production are so ear-catching, especially with vocals that sound meant for songs like these.

RE-ENTRIES:

99. Dog Days Are Over - Florence + The Machine
[Does Spotify autoplay keep making this come back or something??]

NOTEABLE CHANGES:

Songs that climbed 10 spots or more:

81. Wonderwall - Oasis (Up 15)
78. Sports Car - Tate McRae (Up 21) [HIGHEST CLIMBER]
74. Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi (Up 12)
73. Let Down – Radiohead (Up 16)
71. Creep – Radiohead (Up 10)
54. Survive - Lewis Capaldi (Up 12)

Songs that fell 10 spots or more:

95. Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis (Down 62) [HIGHEST FALLER]
91. Carry You Home - Alex Warren (Down 12)
90. Back To Me – Rudimental/Jess Glynne (Down 35)
85. Stargazing – Myles Smith (Down 11)
65. Dreams – Fleetwood Mac (Down 13)
48. A Little More – Ed Sheeran (Down 11)
28. Dior - MK/Chrystal (Down 14)

Songs that reached a new peak or repeaked (excluding new entries or songs that stuck at their peak):

84. I Think I Like You Better When You're Gone - Renee Rapp
73. Let Down - Radiohead
55. Make Me Feel - Oskar Med K
41. Folded – Kehlani
30. Breaking Dishes - Rihanna
25. Wgft – Gunna/Burna Boy
21. Dive - Olivia Dean
18. Sparks – Coldplay
10. 12 To 12 - Sombr

BEST AND WORST:

New entries:
BEST - End Of You - Poppy/Amy Lee/Aplante
WORST - Somebody Loves Me Pt.2 - Drake/PARTYNEXTDOOR/Cash Cobain

The whole top 100:
BEST - Lose Control - Teddy Swims
WORST - The Days - Chrystal

NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS:

Possible new entries for Ed Sheeran, JADE, Drake & YEAT, Kali Uchis & Ravyn Lenae, Twenty One Pilots & more!

[Mellope]

UK TOP 100 19.09.25 #51

THE TOP TEN:

10. Rein Me In – Sam Fender/Olivia Dean (Up 2/14 weeks in chart)
9. When Did You Get Hot? - Sabrina Carpenter (No change/Sales fall/2 weeks in chart)
8. Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter (Down 2/Sales fall/15 weeks in chart)
7. 12 To 12 - Sombr (Up 3/NEW PEAK/Sales climb/8 weeks in chart)
6. Nice To Each Other – Olivia Dean (Up 2/NEW PEAK/Sales climb/16 weeks in chart)
5. Your Idol – Saja Boys (Up 2/NEW PEAK/Sales fall/12 weeks in chart)
4. Tears - Sabrina Carpenter (Down 1/Sales fall/3 weeks in chart)
3. Soda Pop – Saja Boys (Up 1/Sales climb/9 weeks in chart)
2. Man I Need – Olivia Dean (No change/Sales climb/5 weeks in chart)
1. Golden – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (No change/7 weeks at No. 1/Sales fall/13 weeks in chart)

NEW ENTRIES:

88. RAWFEAR – Twenty One Pilots (8.1/10)

82. Phantom – Esdeekid/Rico Ace (4/10)

I don't mean to sound racist, but I don't like the heavy Scottish accent on rap music. Some people say this isn't Scottish and it's Scouse (I don't even know where the Scouse language originated), but whatever, it comes through heavily in the song, and I don't like that. The mood of the production could be described as haunting, or the beat alone could be video game music for a decent starting screen; that's not really a compliment or an insult. I do find it hard to believe an under-two-minute song like this charted; I don't see wider appeal. Let's just leave this as interestingly bad.

73. The Happy Dictator – Gorillaz/Sparks (7.2/10)

The lead single for Gorillaz's next album follows nicely with the "Feel Good Inc" re-trend; with this we unpack an almost sarcastic tone behind the lyrics of "Control" with an alternative and at times electronically artistic feel that sounds like it could've come out of an older decade. They're definitely sticking to some roots of their music with this one, but I'm happy to see that.

54. Dog House – Drake/Julia Wolf/YEAT (7.5/10)

The production is giving a mix of Travis Scott and Playboi Carti's biggest hits, and Drake is matching the energy in what feels like it has the potential to be his next remembered moment. It's a strong song; its loud and infectious energy can't be forgotten, but I'm not sure if it's one for autumn. We'll have to see what happens with this one.

51. Unconditional - Jade (8/10)

I admit that the build-up wasn't executed perfectly, but I have to admit that she adds this layer of elegance to the 2000s, like a sounding melody, but with the modern sound coming through more, and I think this fits her unlike any other single I've heard yet. Not only that, but you can hear the passion for the deep topic of Jade's mum, who has certain conditions too, which Jade feels sad about, in her words, "not being the one who can help her or save her." Keep Jade in your prayers, everyone. This is deep.

49. City Walls – Twenty One Pilots (8.5/10)

EASILY the album's best single, it brings this loud and blood-pumping drumbeat that's topped with clear production motives, which make this a killer album opener. Honestly, it should've been the main single. I think a breakthrough like this would've set such a better tone for what's next.

16. Camera - Ed Sheeran (8/10)

Yes, it's very simple but still sweet. I view "Swag II" in a similar way, where the emotion and soul are what give this life. I may not be looking forward to "Play", but at least I can go into it knowing that the best single yet has been released from it, one with dreamy instrumentals that fit looking up at the stars.

RE-ENTRIES:

99. We Can't Be Friends (Wait For Your Love) - Ariana Grande
[My favourite song that I've heard by her.]

96. Naive - Kooks
[Could this be the next big classic old return?]

95. Saiyaara – Bagchi/Kamil/Abdullah/Nizami
[LEGENDARY.]

93. Plastic Box - Jade
[It grew on me. 7.9/10.]

90. Drum Show - Twenty One Pilots
[It grew on me with the full album drop. 7.8/10.]

87. The Night We Met - Lord Huron
[Is there really anything more to add to this?]

NOTEABLE CHANGES:

Songs that climbed 10 spots or more:

86. Waterfalls – James Hype/B. Harvey/S. Harper (Up 11)
58. Sports Car - Tate McRae (Up 20) [HIGHEST CLIMBER]
32. A Little More – Ed Sheeran (Up 16)
28. Sapphire – Ed Sheeran (Up 10)

Songs that fell 10 spots or more:

97. Wonderwall - Oasis (Down 16)
81. High On Me - Rossi/Jazzy (Down 52) [HIGHEST FALLER]
79. The Door - Teddy Swims (Down 13)
77. Show Me Love – WizTheMC/Bees & Honey (Down 16)
70. If He Wanted To He Would - Perrie (Down 17)
62. Yukon - Justin Bieber (Down 45)
44. Ocean – Calvin Harris/Jessie Reiyez (Down 10)
29. Daisies – Justin Bieber (Down 18)

Songs that reached a new peak or repeaked (excluding new entries or songs that stuck at their peak):

86. Waterfalls – James Hype/B. Harvey/S. Harper
39. Gabriela - KATSEYE
33. Folded – Kehlani
21. Breaking Dishes - Rihanna
17. Dive - Olivia Dean
7. 12 To 12 - Sombr
6. Nice To Each Other - Olivia Dean
5. Your Idol – Saja Boys
3. Soda Pop – Saja Boys

BEST AND WORST:

New entries:
BEST - City Walls - Twenty One Pilots
WORST - Phantom - Esdeekid/Rico Ace

The whole top 100:
BEST - Lose Control - Teddy Swims
WORST - The Days - Chrystal

NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS:

Possible new entries for RAYE, Lewis Capaldi, Cardi B & Kehlani, Miley Cyrus & more!