- Alice Merton – No Roots (#39)
The Countdown:
Last Week's #1 Song: Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey – The Middle
45. Charlie Puth – How Long (#42) [–3] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
44. Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello – Wolves (#45) [+1]
43. Portugal. The Man – Feel It Still (#44) [+1]
42. Camila Cabello – Havana (#43) [+1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
41. MAX featuring Gnash – Lights Down Low (#34) [–7]
40. Halsey – Bad At Love (#41) [+1] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
39. Drake – God's Plan (#40) [+1]
38. Noah Kahan featuring Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody (#22) [–16]
37. Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B. – Finesse (Remix) (#38) [+1]
36. Dustin Atlas featuring Erin Bowman – Fake Friends (#37) [+1]
35. Foster The People – Sit Next To Me (#30) [–5]
34. Dua Lipa – New Rules (RE-ENTRY)
33. ZAYN – Let Me (#27) [–6]
32. Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA – All The Stars (#35) [+3]
31. Ed Sheeran – Perfect (#36) [+5] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
30. G-Eazy featuring Halsey – Him & I (#31) [+1]
29. AJR featuring Rivers Cuomo – Sober Up (#28) [–1]
28. Camila Cabello – Never Be The Same (#9) [–19] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
27. Walk The Moon – One Foot (#26) [–1]
26. Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso featuring Florida Georgia Line and Watt – Let Me Go (#32) [+6] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
25. Bazzi – Mine (#23) [+2]
24. NOTD featuring Bea Miller – I Wanna Know (#25) [+1]
23. The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar – Pray For Me (#21) [–2]
22. Selena Gomez – Back To You (#29) [+7]
21. Imagine Dragons – Thunder (#24) [+3] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
20. Ariana Grande – No Tears Left To Cry (#20) [=]
19. Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho (#33) [+14] (...)
18. Dua Lipa – IDGAF (#17) [–1]
17. Charlie Puth featuring Kehlani – Done For Me (#16) [–1]
16. Rudimental featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore, and Dan Caplen – These Days (#12) [–4]
15. Lauv – I Like Me Better (#19) [+4] (Stop jumping and leave!)
14. Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line – Meant To Be (#15) [+1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
13. Halsey – Alone (#14) [+3]
12. Shawn Mendes – In My Blood (#13) [+1]
11. Meghan Trainor – No Excuses (#11) [=]
10. Bad Wolves – Zombie (#18) [+8]
9. Demi Lovato – Tell Me You Love Me (#5) [–4]
8. Maroon 5 – Wait (#10) [+2]
7. Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie – Friends (#7) [=]
6. Taylor Swift – Delicate (#8) [+2]
5. Panic! At the Disco – Say Amen (Saturday Night) (#4) [–1]
4. Niall Horan – On The Loose (#6) [+2]
3. Imagine Dragons – Whatever It Takes (#2) [–1]
2. 5 Seconds Of Summer – Want You Back (#3) [+1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
1. Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey – The Middle (#1) [=] [9th Week At #1]
#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay – Something Just Like This (1st of 3 Weeks At #1)
Biggest DRRRRRRROP!!! Of The Week: Camila Cabello – Never Be The Same (–19)
Biggest Jump Of The Week: Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho (+14)
New Entrants
- We've somehow got a re-entry from Dua Lipa – New Rules, which is nice to see even though it's dying out elsewhere. This is the first time we had a re-entry since last year when Castle On The Hill made it back to the countdown. However, there are no new songs from Hit-Bound debuting this week, so let's move on.
I Know I'd Go Blurb To You
- Let's first talk about our exit. We say good-bye to Alice Merton – No Roots this week. I was hoping we could get another alternative hit from another artist, but the song never really caught on elsewhere. It was, of course, underrated and deserved better.
- So, Spyder Harrison mentioned that a hospital worker was fired because they looked at Ed Sheeran's medical records? Hmm...I guess the people wanted to keep it private or something. But anyway, at least Ed Sheeran did give a performance of Galway Girl last weekend. I thought it was a good performance overall.
- Before introducing No Tears Left To Cry, Spyder Harrison mentioned that Ariana is dating a new person who is actually from Saturday Night Live and he mentioned that he's the coolest person on the cast. I have a feeling that they may end up being the coolest couple of the year. I mean, they should be given that award, don't you think? That is unless G-Eazy and Halsey still prove to be a strong couple.
- I'm not thrilled about the big jump from Psycho at all. Hopefully, it doesn't stay in the Top 20 for too long and starts dropping back down, but at this point it's not likely.
- Before introducing Meant To Be, Spyder Harrison mentioned that Nick Jonas and Bebe Rexha are meant to be (no pun intended)? Really? Did Bebe Rexha found a special someone? If that's the case, then I hope it works out well.
- During his introduction for In My Blood, Spyder Harrison had a conversation with Shawn Mendes about his new album which was released just yesterday. He recently did a performance of Youth (with Khalid) at the Billboard Music Awards. Honestly, I thought it was a moving performance. However, I do hope he releases Lost In Japan as a single soon.
- Bad Wolves – Zombie has made its way into the Top 10 this week. I have a feeling that it'll try to be an elusive hit on this countdown in general. This wouldn't be the first time, as some songs that weren't popular elsewhere have did really well. I hope the same rings true for that song.
- The guest DJ that introduced Friends called Spyder Harrison the best DJ on the planet. I'll say that was a nice complement.
- Niall Horan – On The Loose has now entered the Top 5. I wasn't too surprised about this given that I heard this a lot the past two weeks. Also, the guest DJ that introduced the song gave a shout out to all of the students at her school. Seeing as the kids are out for the summer, that was a very nice complement.
- Finally, we've come to our #1 this week, in which The Middle holds the #1 spot once again! As you probably can tell, I still really, really like that song, so I very pleased with this. I did watch a performance of the song at the Billboard Music Awards and I thought it was great. I'll probably have more to say about it. But yeah, I did enjoy it overall.
Hit-Bound:
My Top 5 Hit-Bound Picks
1. The Wrecks – James Dean
2. Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa – One Kiss
3. Panic! At The Disco – High Hopes
4. Fall Out Boy – Last Of The Real Ones
5. Meghan Trainor – Let You Be Right
Top 20 Review:
0 – Putrid:
20. Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho
19. Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie – Friends
18. Lauv – I Like Me Better
17. Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line – Meant To Be
1 – Bad:
16. Maroon 5 – Wait
2 – Mediocre:
None!
3 – Decent:
None!
4 – Good:
15. Meghan Trainor – No Excuses
5 – Great:
14. Shawn Mendes – In My Blood
13. Taylor Swift – Delicate
12. Halsey – Alone
11. 5 Seconds Of Summer – Want You Back
10. Niall Horan – On The Loose
9. Panic! At The Disco – Say Amen (Saturday Night)
8. Rudimental featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore, and Dan Caplen – These Days
7. Bad Wolves – Zombie
6. Dua Lipa – IDGAF
5. Imagine Dragons – Whatever It Takes
4. Charlie Puth featuring Kehlani – Done For Me
3. Demi Lovato – Tell Me You Love Me
BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
TIE: 1. Ariana Grande – No Tears Left To Cry
TIE: 1. Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey – The Middle
Overall Grade: 77/100 = 77% (C+)
Throwback Pick Of The Week: Christina Aguilera – What A Girl Wants (1999)
Most Missed Countdown Song: Demi Lovato – Cool For The Summer
Most Missed Hit-Bound Dropout: Carly Rae Jepsen – Run Away From Me
#1 Recommendation For Hits 1: Céline Dion – Ashes
Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay – Something Just Like This (#1)
My Top 5 Picks
TIE: 1. Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey – The Middle
TIE: 1. Ariana Grande – No Tears Left To Cry
3. Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B. – Finesse (Remix)
4. Demi Lovato – Tell Me You Love Me
5. Charlie Puth featuring Kehlani – Done For Me
My Bottom 5 Picks
1. AJR featuring Rivers Cuomo – Sober Up
2. Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho
3. Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie – Friends
4. Camila Cabello – Never Be The Same
5. Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line – Meant To Be
Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Liam Paynefeaturing Quavo – Strip That Down: I wasn't fond of Liam's decision to go hip-hop. I'd say this was probably the weakest debut single from a former member of One Direction. I'm sure many here will say the same.
Miley Cyrus – Malibu: Although the song itself isn't all that memorable, I did like how Miley was able go back to her country roots. After her last album, Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz, was not to my liking at all whatsoever, it was nice to hear something refreshing from her.
QOTW: Who do you think gave the best performance in the 2018 Billboard Music Awards last week? Why?
#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay – Something Just Like This (1st of 3 Weeks At #1)
Biggest DRRRRRRROP!!! Of The Week: Camila Cabello – Never Be The Same (–19)
Biggest Jump Of The Week: Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho (+14)
New Entrants
- We've somehow got a re-entry from Dua Lipa – New Rules, which is nice to see even though it's dying out elsewhere. This is the first time we had a re-entry since last year when Castle On The Hill made it back to the countdown. However, there are no new songs from Hit-Bound debuting this week, so let's move on.
I Know I'd Go Blurb To You
- Let's first talk about our exit. We say good-bye to Alice Merton – No Roots this week. I was hoping we could get another alternative hit from another artist, but the song never really caught on elsewhere. It was, of course, underrated and deserved better.
- So, Spyder Harrison mentioned that a hospital worker was fired because they looked at Ed Sheeran's medical records? Hmm...I guess the people wanted to keep it private or something. But anyway, at least Ed Sheeran did give a performance of Galway Girl last weekend. I thought it was a good performance overall.
- Before introducing No Tears Left To Cry, Spyder Harrison mentioned that Ariana is dating a new person who is actually from Saturday Night Live and he mentioned that he's the coolest person on the cast. I have a feeling that they may end up being the coolest couple of the year. I mean, they should be given that award, don't you think? That is unless G-Eazy and Halsey still prove to be a strong couple.
- I'm not thrilled about the big jump from Psycho at all. Hopefully, it doesn't stay in the Top 20 for too long and starts dropping back down, but at this point it's not likely.
- Before introducing Meant To Be, Spyder Harrison mentioned that Nick Jonas and Bebe Rexha are meant to be (no pun intended)? Really? Did Bebe Rexha found a special someone? If that's the case, then I hope it works out well.
- During his introduction for In My Blood, Spyder Harrison had a conversation with Shawn Mendes about his new album which was released just yesterday. He recently did a performance of Youth (with Khalid) at the Billboard Music Awards. Honestly, I thought it was a moving performance. However, I do hope he releases Lost In Japan as a single soon.
- Bad Wolves – Zombie has made its way into the Top 10 this week. I have a feeling that it'll try to be an elusive hit on this countdown in general. This wouldn't be the first time, as some songs that weren't popular elsewhere have did really well. I hope the same rings true for that song.
- The guest DJ that introduced Friends called Spyder Harrison the best DJ on the planet. I'll say that was a nice complement.
- Niall Horan – On The Loose has now entered the Top 5. I wasn't too surprised about this given that I heard this a lot the past two weeks. Also, the guest DJ that introduced the song gave a shout out to all of the students at her school. Seeing as the kids are out for the summer, that was a very nice complement.
- Finally, we've come to our #1 this week, in which The Middle holds the #1 spot once again! As you probably can tell, I still really, really like that song, so I very pleased with this. I did watch a performance of the song at the Billboard Music Awards and I thought it was great. I'll probably have more to say about it. But yeah, I did enjoy it overall.
Hit-Bound:
- Sam Smith featuring Logic – Pray
- HRVY – Personal
- Fall Out Boy – Last Of The Real Ones (DEBUT)
- The Wrecks – James Dean
- Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa – One Kiss
- 5 Seconds Of Summer – Youngblood
- Cardi B. – I Like It
- Maren Morris – Rich
- Liam Payne
featuring J. Balvin– Familiar - Meghan Trainor – Let You Be Right
- lovelytheband – Broken
- In Real Life – Tattoo (How 'Bout You)
- Dennis Lloyd – Nevermind
- Sugarland featuring Taylor Swift – Babe
- Hundred Handed – Too Good
- Panic! At The Disco – High Hopes (DEBUT)
- In the world of Hit-Bound, we have two new songs debuting this week. First, Fall Out Boy make their return once again with Last Of The Real Ones. This song, along with Champion, is the Fall Out Boy that I know and love. The production here is really good and I like the vocals. I'll have more on this when it debuts.
- Then, we have Brendon Urie and company with their new single which was just released, by the name of High Hopes. Once again, Brendon Urie sounds amazing throughout the song. I think he's the best thing about the song overall. I'm sure this one will debut at some point considering Hits 1 loves Panic! At The Disco.
- We say good-bye to two songs this week. Over My Head I did like, but I'm not too sad about it, given that it was underrated elsewhere. I did enjoy Live In The Moment and I'm sad that it left us for good. At least it was able to make the countdown, though.
My Top 5 Hit-Bound Picks
1. The Wrecks – James Dean
2. Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa – One Kiss
3. Panic! At The Disco – High Hopes
4. Fall Out Boy – Last Of The Real Ones
5. Meghan Trainor – Let You Be Right
Top 20 Review:
0 – Putrid:
20. Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho
19. Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie – Friends
18. Lauv – I Like Me Better
17. Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line – Meant To Be
1 – Bad:
16. Maroon 5 – Wait
2 – Mediocre:
None!
3 – Decent:
None!
4 – Good:
15. Meghan Trainor – No Excuses
5 – Great:
14. Shawn Mendes – In My Blood
13. Taylor Swift – Delicate
12. Halsey – Alone
11. 5 Seconds Of Summer – Want You Back
10. Niall Horan – On The Loose
9. Panic! At The Disco – Say Amen (Saturday Night)
8. Rudimental featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore, and Dan Caplen – These Days
7. Bad Wolves – Zombie
6. Dua Lipa – IDGAF
5. Imagine Dragons – Whatever It Takes
4. Charlie Puth featuring Kehlani – Done For Me
3. Demi Lovato – Tell Me You Love Me
BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
TIE: 1. Ariana Grande – No Tears Left To Cry
TIE: 1. Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey – The Middle
Overall Grade: 77/100 = 77% (C+)
Throwback Pick Of The Week: Christina Aguilera – What A Girl Wants (1999)
Most Missed Countdown Song: Demi Lovato – Cool For The Summer
Most Missed Hit-Bound Dropout: Carly Rae Jepsen – Run Away From Me
#1 Recommendation For Hits 1: Céline Dion – Ashes
Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay – Something Just Like This (#1)
My Top 5 Picks
TIE: 1. Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey – The Middle
TIE: 1. Ariana Grande – No Tears Left To Cry
3. Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B. – Finesse (Remix)
4. Demi Lovato – Tell Me You Love Me
5. Charlie Puth featuring Kehlani – Done For Me
My Bottom 5 Picks
1. AJR featuring Rivers Cuomo – Sober Up
2. Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho
3. Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie – Friends
4. Camila Cabello – Never Be The Same
5. Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line – Meant To Be
Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Liam Payne
Miley Cyrus – Malibu: Although the song itself isn't all that memorable, I did like how Miley was able go back to her country roots. After her last album, Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz, was not to my liking at all whatsoever, it was nice to hear something refreshing from her.
QOTW: Who do you think gave the best performance in the 2018 Billboard Music Awards last week? Why?
I will get to the question later. I just wanted to point out some stuff real quick if you don't mind.
ReplyDeleteOver My Head was still playing on Hits 1 after the first airing of Hit Bound so it isn't gone for good. I also believe Live In The Moment will re-enter Hit Bound next week and it just left due to the amount of songs.
No Roots needed to leave anyway but, sorry for sounding like a broken record, I still don't see why New Rules re-entered.
That throwback pick tho.
ReplyDeleteAnd since it’s Memorial Day aren’t there those summer throwbacks that they do in the middle of the countdown? I’m interested in seeing those.
They didn't really do summer throwbacks during the countdown, unfortunately. However, they did play one song and that was Kesha – Your Love Is A Drug, but that's it. They mostly just went on with the regular countdown.
DeleteOnly that? That's just random.
DeleteThat Hit-Bound dropout. It's everyone's favorite song...
ReplyDeleteYou said it. How this did not become a hit is beyond me.
DeleteIf it doesn't come back should we consider it a dropout at the end of the year? Lol.
DeleteBest performance was Kelly Clarkson's 2017/2018 mash-up near the beginning.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite performance was Salt N Pepa's medley. Particularly Whatta Man.
ReplyDeleteAlso, idea for next week's question: who do you want to win the Stanley Cup Finals and the NBA Finals? The former starts on Monday, and I know who Miles is rooting for then.
For the Stanley Cup Finals, I'll probably go with Golden Knights. But I'll be happy with either champion.
DeleteAs for the NBA Finals, if Cavs win Game 7, I'll go with them.
*Lebron
DeleteI'd be happy with either team winning the cup - I want the Knights to prove the oddsmakers wrong, but the Capitals deserve it after all their disappointing losses, not to mention getting past the Penguins. Or, as UrinatingTree likes to call them, THE FUCKING PENGUINS.
DeleteAnd the Rockets just got blown out in Game 6. If they win Game 7 they're my pick. Am hoping it doesn't end up being Cavs/Warriors and the latter winning.
I would be happy with the Warriors winning because they're my favorite lol.
DeleteWell, folks. LeBron and company are going to the NBA Finals again.
ReplyDeleteCan't say I'm surprised but seeing the Celtics make it would've been nice.
DeleteI guess I'll take it. It would be great for the Cavs to win another but I'm not holding my breath.
DeleteAnd now we wait on Warriors/Rockets. Hopefully the latter because by god Saturday's game sucked.
I'm with you on that one. It'd be nice to see a different team challenge LeBron for a change.
DeleteAlright, so the Warriors just defeated the Rockets, meaning the NBA Finals will once again consist of them versus LeBron and company.
ReplyDelete