Album: Top 5 Songs from Chapter One (Ella Henderson)

Hello!!!

Ella Henderson was in The X Factor UK 2012 and she finished at 6th place (I'm still pissed off at that). Chapter One is her debut album under Simon Cowell's label, Syco. With this album, she proved that she should be the one who walked out with the title of the winner of The X Factor (not you, James Arthur!!!)

To pick only 5 songs from this album is killing me. There are at least 10 songs that have potential to be the single. However, I have to do my job and here are my Top 5 songs from Chapter One

5. Missed

"I wish you luck and

goodbye..."

I still remember when she auditioned for The X Factor with this song. I was like "That's it... She will win!!!" and of course, I was wrong. This song is so beautiful. I love the message in this song so much. When a relationship is over, that's it... It's done. That's what I love from this song so much. 

9.5/10

4. Glow

"We are fire, we are fire,

And our love will burn..."

This song is currently the ringtone for my phone. Again, the lyrics capture my love for Ella's song. She's such a talented songwriter. This song is so catchy and I totally love it. 

10/10

3. Yours

"I'll wear your winter coat,

The one you love to wear..."

Another beautiful love song with beautiful lyrics. This is officially the third single from this album after Ghost & Glow and I think it's perfect especially for the winter. It just make me want to cuddle under the blanket with a special one even though I don't have any special one right now :( 

10/10

2. 1996

"I won't let these moments fade away,

It's cause of you I'm who I am today..."

This song is one of the 5 bonus songs from the deluxe version. Even though, I was not born in 1996, I still can relate to this song. It makes me appreciate those who's in my life. My mom, my dad, my friends etc... It's very personal. 

10/10

1. Ghost

"I'll keep going to the river,

To pray..."

Her debut single from this album. Everything about this song is perfect. The beats are so catchy and the lyrics are so dark and really meaningful. I just love it and this is definitely my favorite song from this album. 

10/10 

Overall Rating

~5 STARS~

Album: Top 5 Songs from 1989 (Taylor Swift)

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1989 is definitely one of the best albums in 2014 for me. It is Taylor Swift's fifth album after Taylor Swift (2006), Fearless (2008), Speak Now (2010) and Red (2012). I'm a huge fan of her and to me this is her best album to date. I love the 80's pop influence in this album and it sounds so different from her previous albums. To pick only 5 songs from this album is so confusing. My ranking is changing everyday. But right now, this is my Top 5 songs from 1989;

5. Out of the Woods

"Looking at it now

Last December, we were built to fall apart..."

I love the beats in the intro so much. And the chorus (even though it's repetitive), I still enjoy it. The first and second verse are strong. 

9/10

4. Shake It Off

"And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate,

Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake..."

The first time I listened to this song, I'm not really a fan of it but it grows on me a lot. The message in this song is very positive. And the beats just make you want to shake your booty and dance along with Taylor Swift (and leave you wondering if your dance is better than her). 

9/10

3. Welcome to New York

"It's a new soundtrack,

I could dance to this beat, beat, forevermore..."

This song somehow reminds me of 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'. I really like the whole vibes in this song. It's like you're welcoming something new into your life. It's a feel-good song. It makes you happy and just want to enjoy your life. 

9.5/10

2. Style

"You got that James Dean day dream look in your eye,

And I got that red lip classic thing that you like..."

First time I listened to this song, I just love it instantly. It's very catchy and the chorus is really strong. This song should be a single. So much potential. 

10/10

1. Blank Space

"Got a long list of ex-lovers,

They'll tell you I'm insane..."

My favorite song from 1989. It is the official second single from this album. This song is like a warning to the boys who might want to date her next time. I love how Taylor 'mocked' her relationship in this song. The music video is really good. 

10/10

Overall Rating

~5 STARS~