Pointless Witterings

So, another week, another chart. The last week of rankings that will be copied is pretty much the same as last week - only my summer favourite is back. 10. Swalla - Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign (Chart Position - 6) My thoughts from three weeks ago: Seriously, I'm really not a fan of any of these three artists: Jason Derulo can be one of the most annoyingly smug singers on the planet, Ty single-handedly ruined Zara Larsson's So Good and Nicki Minaj is to be expected. There's a load of disjointed effects forced together into something that's calling itself a beat, and some of these effects are so irritating and forced that it makes me wonder: does anyone actually listen to this stuff before it goes out? Someone who's divorced from the creative process, and can be objective to this song? Because, if sloppy, phoned-in messes like this are being produced, it makes me wonder. A total mess, but, unlike HUMBLE, at least it's not offensive. Except Ni...

This week's chart rankings. Once again, heavily recycled. Expect normal service to resume near the end of May. Anyway, let's start: 10. Swalla - Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign (Chart Position - 6) My thoughts from last week: Seriously, I'm really not a fan of any of these three artists: Jason Derulo can be one of the most annoyingly smug singers on the planet, Ty single-handedly ruined Zara Larsson's So Good and Nicki Minaj is to be expected. There's a load of disjointed effects forced together into something that's calling itself a beat, and some of these effects are so irritating and forced that it makes me wonder: does anyone actually listen to this stuff before it goes out? Someone who's divorced from the creative process, and can be objective to this song? Because, if sloppy, phoned-in messes like this are being produced, it makes me wonder. A total mess, but, unlike HUMBLE, at least it's not offensive. Except Nicki Minaj's vo...

So, five months into the year. Now, we're starting to see the picture of summer 2017, and get an idea of what the radio will be subjecting us with until October. And, let me tell you, if it's going to be like this, then I'll be going insane by the end of it. Let's get started: 10. HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar (Chart Position - 9) My thoughts from two weeks ago: Oh Christ... Not again. Now, if people really like this thing, then I suppose that's valid. Everyone has their own little quirks, but I don't understand how anyone who has any regard for the past 100 years of female emancipation can actually like this. It's far, far too obtuse, and, while it does have some interesting musical structures (even if it is far too repetitive), the lyrics are what really kick the song in the knackers. This follows the same level of sophistication that Drake's latest album did, and I'm rather worried that this kind of music is actually going to become popular. Sure, ...

So, another week, another chart rankings. Because of time constraints, this will be a simple repost of last week's chart, with no additional thoughts. This will just reflect how the chart has changed between then and now. 10. HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar (Chart Position - 7) My thoughts from last week: Oh Christ... Not again. Now, if people really like this thing, then I suppose that's valid. Everyone has their own little quirks, but I don't understand how anyone who has any regard for the past 100 years of female emancipation can actually like this. It's far, far too obtuse, and, while it does have some interesting musical structures (even if it is far too repetitive), the lyrics are what really kick the song in the knackers. This follows the same level of sophistication that Drake's latest album did, and I'm rather worried that this kind of music is actually going to become popular. Sure, Kendrick Lamar has a lot more energy than Drake does, but this kind of c...

Another week, another chart rankings. Most of this week's views will be lifted from last week, as I don't really have the care to find another way to say exactly the same thing. So, we start with: 10. HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lemar (Chart Position - 5) Oh Christ... Not again. Now, if people really like this thing, then I suppose that's valid. Everyone has their own little quirks, but I don't understand how anyone who has any regard for the past 100 years of female emancipation can actually like this. It's far, far too obtuse, and, while it does have some interesting musical structures (even if it is far too repetitive), the lyrics are what really kick the song in the knackers. This follows the same level of sophistication that Drake's latest album did, and I'm rather worried that this kind of music is actually going to become popular. Sure, Kendrick Lamar has a lot more energy than Drake does, but this kind of childish objectification of women just really grate...

So, another week, another chart. I think the British Summer Sun may have had an influence some parts of the chart, as some more up-beat material has broken through. So, without further ado: 10. Passionfruit - Drake (Chart Position - 3) Did you expect this song to have changed positions? If you had expected this song to climb, then you really don't know me at all. I mean, sure, it's musically competent (unlike most of Drake's songs) and the instrumental is ok (if a little wearing after repeated listens), but it just pails in comparison to anything else on the chart at the moment, thanks purely to Drake. Seriously, you can blame him for this song's failings. It's a shame this song shows no signs of moving from the number 3 spot, because there's plenty of better material that deserves to be there. However, I can guarantee that this will be the only Drake song that I speak favourably of at year's end. 9. Something Just Like This - The Chainsmokers & Col...