“You and I” is too good of pop song for this video. Yet another misstep for Gaga when it comes to recent music videos.

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Sara Bareilles - Basket Case

Sara Bareilles became one of my favorite pop acts the moment I heard “Gravity” on her debut album. Despite the relative blandness of first single, “King of Anything,” especially when compared to the first single from her debut, the mega hit “Love Song,” Bareilles seems to have the chops to avoid the sophomore slump and produce a clever followup.   

The fast paced piano heavy tracks on the album are all fine, though many sound repetitive with interchangeable melodies. However, once Bareilles moves away from relying too much on piano pop numbers, the album picks up and the singer shows a maturity and versatility missing on her debut. Bareilles’ strength still lies in her ability to showcase her vulnerability in her ballads, especially “Basket Case” and “Breathe Again.” When Bareilles slows down the tempo, her voice shines through her piano prowess and you hear the emotions. 

Standout tracks: “Uncharted,” “Basket  Case” “Breathe Again” “Gonna Get Over You”

You can download the album here.

ArtistSara Bareilles
TitleBasket Case
AlbumKaleidoscope Heart
Album Art
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Katy Perry - Hummingbird Heartbeat

Despite the “Like a Virgin”-esque first line, this is one of my favorite tracks from the album.

ArtistKaty Perry
TitleHummingbird Heartbeat
AlbumTeenage Dream
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Of Montreal ft. Solange - Sex Karma

I’ll admit, I’ve never really understood the appeal of Of Montreal. I’ve seen them live twice and enjoyed their music, but never enough to give anything a second listen.

However, this song has me incredibly excited for their album False Priest. It’s insanely catchy and I can’t go more than 20 minutes without listening to it in the last 2 days. Just a fantastic pop song from a group I never really considered very poppy.

ArtistOf Montreal
TitleSex Karma (ft. Solange)
AlbumFalse Priest
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Hurts - Wonderful Life

This song is really starting to grow on me, though I don’t love it as much as “Better Than Love.”

ArtistHURTS
TitleWonderful Life
Albummyspace.com/ithurts
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Robyn - Indestructible (Acoustic Version)

Robyn’s Body Talk Pt. 2 leaked today. DL here before it’s taken it down. Once again, Robyn delivers some flawless pop music, although there may be a bit too much rapping. But whatever, rapping Robyn is better than nearly every other current pop artist.

ArtistRobyn
TitleIndestructible – Acoustic Version
AlbumBody Talk Pt. 2
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Drake - Find Your Love

Who would’ve guessed a rapper from Degrassi would come up with such a catchy pop song?

ArtistDrake
TitleFind Your Love
AlbumThank Me Later
Album Art
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Kylie Minogue - Get Outta My Way

Still my favorite from Kylie’s latest, Aphrodite.

ArtistKylie Minogue
TitleGet Outta My Way
AlbumAphrodite /WwW.ElVacilonMusical.CoM