Tracks I’m Loving

Black Veil Brides – Coffin

I really cannot get enough of this song right now, with its haunting piano opening that smashes into a whirlwind of guitar riffs and drums in true BVB style. Andy Biersack’s vocals are as husky and seductive as ever, and I really like that you get to see glimpses of him without his stage makeup in this video – like seeing two sides of his personality. I love the lyrics of the chorus and the bridge, and I can imagine crowds jumping along to the chorus and screaming back the words “I’ll never let you steal my coffin.” The only downside I will say about the track is in the middle 8 whereby Andy treats us to some scream vocals, but rather than them being guttural and anchored deep down like most other scream vocalists do, Andy’s is almost reminiscent of a Banshee scream, it’s light and almost airy and it’s just a bit odd. I guess it’s because it’s different to what most scream vocalists do and I’ve never heard Andy scream before. Nevertheless, that isn’t to say that the track’s bad or it ruins it in any way, it’s still a great song and good on Andy for trying something a little different, but I think he’s regular vocals are great enough to hold an audience. It’s catchy and the chorus has a great hook that stays in your head long after the song is over, I love it.

Hot Chelle Rae – Tonight, Tonight

This is a full on party song, with a sound reminiscent of The All American Rejects and All Time Low if they merged. The song just wants to have fun and that’s reflected in every aspect of the song, from the beat to the infectious ‘Woah oh’ refrain, and the lyrics. So c’mon guys, “Tonight, tonight, there’s a party on the rooftop top of the world.”

Barcelona – Come Back When You Can

This song has a very melancholic vibe to it with also has a sense of hope intertwined with the belief that, the person may ‘come back’. It also has a very cinematic quality in the sense that it could accompany a break up/reunion scene perfectly, which is what it always makes me think of. It’s just a great, chilled song and I really like listening to it. If you’re a fan of The Vampire Diaries TV Series, you may recognise it.

Bruno Mars – Runaway Baby

This is quite simply a great, upbeat track. With an infectious beat that will spread to your limbs and have you moving in no time, its mischievous lyrics and Bruno Mars’s always stellar vocals, I could imagine this being a big summer hit. Roll down those windows and get blasting.

Train – Hey Soul Sister

This is my summer song. If you don’t know, Train are responsible for my favourite song of all time ‘Drops Of Jupiter’ and this is another track of theirs love. It’s so uplifting, upbeat, and catchy, it always puts a smile on my face, puts me in a good mood and has me singing and dancing along, whether it be in a shop or in my desk chair at home. A song, and a band, I’d recommend to anyone.

Edwin McCain – I’ll Be

This song is absolutely without a doubt heart-meltingly beautiful, I really can’t get enough of it at the moment. McCain’s vocals are husky, raw and full of emotion – a striking contrast to the soft, delicate melody, but one that really works. It really doesn’t surprise me that people choose this as a wedding song because it really is the perfect track to fall in love to, hell, I’ve been listening to it over and over and I’ve already fallen in love with the song. It’s emotional and heartfelt, without being cheesy. It’s a piece of music to fall in love to, and with.

Taylor Swift – Enchanted


This is beautiful song and it reminded me how talented Taylor Swift really is. The track has a dream-like fairytale quality, and showcases Taylor’s vocals and use of range really well, as well as her song writing talent and beautiful use of language. This girl is exceptionally talented and knows how to write honest, heart-felt and relatable songs. She is an artist you can go back to time and time again and feel every emotion and get swept up in the magic of her voice. Well done Taylor.

Tracks I’m Loving.

You know the drill…

You Me At Six – Rescue Me

Hmm, how to start this? You me at Six have been my favourite band for the last 4 years and having seen them live 4 times you could say that starting this track list with this song would be fitting <3.
I’ll be honest I was a bit apprehensive to listen to this at first as I didn’t quite know what to make of it… But I fucking love it!

Josh Franceschi’s vocals accompanied by just a piano in the first few seconds is amazing on the ears and when the drums make their explosive entrance which leads into Chiddys rap verses, it is made apparent just how well two opposing styles of music can come together.
Love the quiet/loud dynamic (the piano riff and the soft sound of the verses combined with the typical YMA6 style rock chorus) throughout, and can’t deny the prettiness of how the vocals and music fit together, likewise for the beauty of how the lyrics are phrased and put together.

It’s too catchy for its own good, well done lads 🙂 

The Blackout – Silent (when we speak)

Ok so I’ve gone a complete ‘Blackout’ kick after seeing them live with MCR
(and I didn’t want to include any MCR in this as I thought it would’ve been too obvious!)
Whilst my favourite song by them chops and changes, I think this song is absolutely AMAZING!

Gavin Butlers voice, so effortless and smooth throughout the verses is one of the elements of its beauty, the quieter dynamic also helping to showcase the beauty of the lyrics. The chorus exploding in true ‘Blackout’ style; the vocal harmonies of Butler and (Sean) Smith adding to its beauty.

This track shows a softer side to the lads -for example little snippets of lyrics such as ‘I can’t be on my own’ – and is much different to previous efforts such as ‘I’m a Riot?…’ so much so that you’d be forgiven for thinking it could be a different band, this not being a negative quality but showing the versatility of the band.

White Lies – Love Lockdown

This is actually a cover done for Radio One’s ‘Live Lounge’, the original was done by Kanye West (?!) but I really like this version.

The sound of the vocals together with a steady drum beat and the odd chord strum on the guitar, in the first instance comes across quite haunting, and when the vocals are projected it is almost unbelievable that a voice of that magnitude could come out of such a small guy.

The vocals and instruments together sound great together adding to the slightly haunting nature of the track. I definitely prefer it to West’s version!

Though you can’t deny (apart from the repetitiveness of bits that aren’t the chorus) the lyrics are very real; it seems derived from a very common situation and sounds like something someone would feel but not be able to necessarily verbalise in the right way.

There For Tomorrow – Icebox

Another cover! This one was originally done by Omarion.

The first few bars of the track sound slightly happy but with a very obvious sombre undertone; like wearing a mask, which in turn, fits with the lyrics. And whilst the first few bars of this track sound very Luke Pickett-esque the lyrics and vocal style contrasts.

Despite the lyrics being of an R’n’B nature, the lyrics are given a different feel and stand out pretty well in the arrangement. All in all the melodies and use of instruments sounds pretty and the vocals were done well. The adaption works!  

Taylor Swift – Mine

Notice how the majority of the time I do my ‘Guilty pleasures’ last? hmm? 🙂

To be honest I don’t really see this as a guilty pleasure at all, because to do what I do I believe that you need to have an open mind to all music styles, even if you don’t personally rate it you need to be able to appreciate its virtues as well as its vices, and I actually quite like Taylor Swift.

From her song writing down to her voice, I think she’s great. Her lyrics are always real and truthful, which makes them all the more relatable for the listeners.

I just love the way this song’s put together, from the instrumental to the vocals through to the lyrics, it’s an all round, great song, which also encompasses what every girl wants in the lyrics. Absolutely Beautiful!

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