WWWWW- One of the year's finest
WWWW- Exceptional
WWW- May not change the world, but it's still good
WW- Well
uuhhhh...maybe
W- Next stop: the trash bin
Clay Aiken- This Is The Night (WWWW) It's a little schlocky and the end could use a bit of work, but this string-dominated pop song (belted greatly by Aiken) is pretty anthemic and powerful- not to mention memorable. How did he finish second again?
Bow Wow f/Baby- Let's Get Down (W) Poorly organized rapping by a now grown up Bow Wow about a cliched topic like the girls he's met being famous with a crappy South-esque beat from Baby. Calling this "crap" would be being kind...
Dropkick Murphys- Walk Away (WWWW) Upbeat, melodic with catchy riffs that blasts "the other", telling them, "you don't have the heart to finish what you started".
Rachel Farris - I'm Not The Girl (WWW) Yeah, she's a Michelle Branch copycat who rips the melody (in the first two verses) of Alanis Morissette's "You Learn", but it's still a catchy, vibrant and fun song nonetheless.
50 Cent f/Snoop Dogg- P.I.M.P. (Remix) (W) The Latin rhythmns make for an O.K. beat, but this rap song has all the energy of a sloth and is about as creative as the other dime-a-dozen rappers. Really, what happened to him and all that potential?
Javier- Crazy (WWW) Recalls vintage Boyz II Men with vigour and crosses it with a little Glenn Lewis. Very interesting.
KoRn- Did My Time (W) More trash compactor rock, more whiny lyrics...just your typical nu-metal garbage. *sigh*
Latif - I Don't Want To Hurt You (WW) It's emotional and very personal soul, but this isn't too compelling.
Meshuggah- Rational Gaze (WWWW) Yeah, it's a little whiny, but the drumwork and guitarwork are infectious and it's very punchy, so it works very well.
Morcheeba - What's Your Name (WWWW) The distinctive pop sounds of Morcheeba strike again with an up-tempo, hip-hop-esque beat which has a solid rap to boot.
Nothingface - Ether (WW) It's driving and energetic, but this whiny, Deftones-like nu-metal is as bland as it comes.
Rascal Flatts - I Melt (WWWW) The mellow, heartfelt and personal follow-up to "Love You Out Loud" (literally), this country ballad delivers and then some.
Red Cafe - May I (WWW) The rapping may not be strong, but the bassline-heavy beat is and the rapping is at least good enough to keep the whole song together.
Sarai- Ladies (W) It's a Ludacris song sung by a female rapper. No kidding...*hangs head in shame*
Bobby Seals - Time Machine (W) Someone forgot to tell them that doo-wop left in the 1950s, because this song sounds horribly dated...and not to mention cheesy and dry too.
Shadows Fall- Thoughts Without Words (WWWWW) It's punk-ish death metal with one, mesmerizingly, amazingly great guitar solo (...I'm speechless about this one really...)...these guys could school Alexisonfire ANY day... (Single Of The Week)
Slick Shoes - Now's The Time (WWWWW) Catchy, upbeat and really powerful emo. One of the better rock singles of the year.
Sparks- The Rhythm Thief (WW) It's an interesting concept (modernized classical that's SUPPOSED to be a ripoff (according to the lyrics at the end) and it's catchy, but I can't say it's an interesting song.
Staind - So Far Away (WWWW) Believe it or not, this song's actually emotional, powerful and very memorable. FINALLY they channel their emotions right.
Strapping Young Lad- Relentless (W) "Disconcerting" and "disorganized" wouldn't even begin to describe what this metal song's about. In fact, it kind of sounds like a trash compactor, which is where this junk belongs...
The Warlocks - Shake The Dope Out (WWW) The vocals are almost indecipherable except for the chorus (which is just the title repeated), but it's catchy and very enjoyable rock-pop.
Youngbloodz - Damn (W) The raps make absolutely no sense and the beat is a crappy redition of the Southern beat. This is BEYOND stupid... (Stinker Of The week)