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Music Review: Miley Cyrus "See You Again"/Miley Cyrus "See You Again (Rock Mafia Remix)" in Music JoeUser Forums

Miley Cyrus See You Again Album: Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus Year: 2007 Miley Cyrus attempts talking to her crush again in the single-minded “See You Again.” Resolute synths open the single, setting an unfaltering tone. There’s no one else at s

Music Review: Carly Rae Jepsen "I Really Like You" in Music JoeUser Forums

Carly Rae Jepsen I Really Like You Album: E-MO-TION Year: 2015 Carly Rae Jepsen finally spills her feelings for her crush in the sufficient “I Really Like You.” Rapturous synts op

Music Review: Florida Georgia Line "Sun Daze" in Music JoeUser Forums

Florida Georgia Line Sun Daze Album: Anything Goes Year: 2014 Tyler Hubbard lays out on the beach all day in the loafing “Sun Daze.” Sprightly whistling and a lagging guitar open the single, setting a snoozy tone. On the table next to his lounge chair, he p

Music Review: Michael Morales "What I Like About You"/5 Seconds Of Summer "What I Like About You" in Music JoeUser Forums

Michael Morales What I Like About You Album: Michael Morales Year: 1989 Michael Morales is excited about his crush in the jubilant “What I Like About You.” A tempered guitar opens the single, setting a realistic tone. He can’t believe he has met such a wonderful

Music Review: Rihanna "Bitch Better Have My Money" in Music JoeUser Forums

Rihanna Bitch Better Have My Money Album: TBA Year: 2015 Don’t forget to pay Rihanna back in the unbalanced “Bitch Better Have My Money.” Calm synths open the single, setting a psychotic tone. She checks her email. Her friend says she won’t get paid until next Friday. She&rs

Music Review: Rob Thomas "Mockingbird" in Music JoeUser Forums

Rob Thomas Mockingbird Album: Cradlesong Year: 2010 Rob Thomas and his girlfriend discuss their fractured relationship in the arctic “Mockingbird.” A rational guitar opens the single, setting a sensible tone. He tak

Music Review: Taylor Dayne "I'll Be Your Shelter" in Music JoeUser Forums

Taylor Dayne I’ll Be Your Shelter Album: Can’t Fight Fate Year: 1990 Taylor Dayne promises to protect her boyfriend in the capable “I’ll Be Your Shelter.” Encouraging synths open the single, setting an uplifting tone. She asks him how everything is going as she c

Music Review: Paramore "Now" in Music JoeUser Forums

Paramore Now Album: Paramore Year: 2013 Hayley Williams finally is doing what she’s always wanted to do in the childish “Now.” An overly indulged gui

Music Review: Pink "U + Ur Hand" in Music JoeUser Forums

Pink U + Ur Hand Album: I’m Not Dead Year: 2006 Pink defends herself from aggressive guys in the topical “U + Ur Hand.” Confident synths open the single, setting a headstrong tone. She texts her friend to let her know she’s on her way. It’s 10 p.m. and they are heading out d

Music Review: Nelly Furtado "In God's Hands/Nelly Furtado & Keith Urban "In God's Hands" in Music JoeUser Forums

Nelly Furtado In God’s Hands Album: Loose Year: 2007 Nelly Furtado’s relationship with her boyfriend has run its course in the brokenhearted “In God’s Hands.” &nb

Music Review: Nate Ruess "Nothing Without Love" in Music JoeUser Forums

Nate Ruess Nothing Without Love Album: Grand Romantic Year: 2015 His girlfriend saves him from complete despair in the thrilling “Nothing Without Love.” Spiritual strings open the single, setting a searching tone. Something is wrong. She won’t say it. But she avoids hi

Music Review: Andy Grammer "Honey, I'm Good" in Music JoeUser Forums

Andy Grammer Honey, I’m Good Album: Magazines or Novels Year: 2014 Andy Grammer tries not to cheat on his girlfriend in the outgoing “Honey, I’m Good.” Good-natured synths open the single, setting a friendly tone. A shortened chorus opens the single. The young woman touches his ha

Music Review: Jason Aldean "Just Gettin' Started" in Music JoeUser Forums

Jason Aldean Just Gettin’ Started Album: Old Boots, New Dirt Year: 2014 Jason Aldean can’t wait get to his girlfriend alone in the torpid “Just Gettin’ Started.” A frisky guitar opens the single, setting a randy tone. She bounced out of her house once she saw his

Music Review: Kiesza "No Eniemsz" in Music JoeUser Forums

Kiesza No Eniemesz Album: Hideaway Year: 2014 Kiesza believes love she shares with her boyfriend could save the world in the exuberant “No Eniemesz.”

Music Review: David Guetta, Afrojack, Nicki Minaj & Bebe Rexha "Hey Mama" in Music JoeUser Forums

David Guetta, Afrojack, Nicki Minaj & Bebe Rexha Hey Mama Album: Listen Year: 2015 Nicki Minaj promises to be a devoted girlfriend in the first-rate “Hey Mama.” A sped-up sample of Alan Lomax’s “Rosie” opens the single, alongside authoritative synths. It sets an attention-getting tone. (“

Music Review: Fetty Wap "Trap Queen" in Music JoeUser Forums

Fetty Wap Trap Queen Album: Up Next Year: 2014 Fetty Wap spends all his money on his girlfriend in the superficial “Trap Queen.” In the intro, Wap namechecks his rap group. (“Remy Boyz/1738.”) &nbsp

Music Review: Natasha Bedingfield "Soulmate" in Music JoeUser Forums

Natasha Bedingfield Soulmate Album: N.B./A Pocketful Of Sunshine Year: 2007 After a series of dates, Natasha Bedingfield rethinks the soulmate concept in the defeated “Soulmate.” &

Music Review: ABBA "The Winner Takes It All" in Music JoeUser Forums

ABBA The Winner Takes It All Album: Super Trouper Year: 1980 Agnetha Falkstog’s marriage falls apart in the wistful “The Winner Takes It All.” Solemn synths open the single, setting a longing tone. She removes the wedding band on finger. She kept it on for as long as s

Music Review: Cody Simpson "La Da Dee" in Music JoeUser Forums

Cody Simpson La Da Dee Album: Surfer’s Paradise Year: 2013 Cody Simpson misses his ex-girlfriend in the chirpy “La Da Dee.” A balmy guitar opens the single, setting a casual tone. Only one girl can capture his mind. Without her, he doesn’t know who he is anymore. His eyes ar

Music Review: Katy Perry "Teenage Dream" in Music JoeUser Forums

Katy Perry Teenage Dream Album: Teenage Dream Year: 2010 Katy Perry has met the love of her life in the blushing “Teenage Dream.” A giddy synth open the single, setting a glimmering tone. She hears the buzzer and runs to it. She tells him to give her a couple minutes to freshen up

Music Review: Keri Hilson "Pretty Girl Rock" in Music JoeUser Forums

Keri Hilson Pretty Girl Rock Album: 2010 Year: No Boys Allowed Keri Hilson has confidence in herself in the radiant “Pretty Girl Rock.” Sprightly synths open the single, setting a whimiscal tone. She says has the attitude to pull off any look. She int

Music Review: Mya "Free" in Music JoeUser Forums

Mya Free Album: Fear of Flying Year: 2001 Mya is single and looking in the passable “Free.” High maintenance strings open the single, setting a picky tone. Whenever she’s around a guy, she forgets to speak. She mostly nods. Then, she walks away, thinking of all of what she should&

Music Review: Bebe Rexha "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" in Music JoeUser Forums

Bebe Rexha I’m Gonna Show You Crazy Album: TBA Year: 2014 Bebe Rexha is tired of being judged for her behavior in the gloomy “I’m Gonna Show You Crazy.” Broody synths open the single, setting a shadowy tone. She shuts the music off. It’s too much nois

Music Review: One Direction "Midnight Memories" in Music JoeUser Forums

One Direction Midnight Memories Album: Midnight Memories Year: 2014 Harry Styles lives like a rock star in the rowdy “Midnight Memories.” A rambunctious guitar opens the single, setting a wild tone. Styles looks out from the hotel window, looking at the bui

Music Review: Fifth Harmony & Kid Ink "Worth It" in Music JoeUser Forums

Fifth Harmony & Kid Ink Worth It Album: Reflection Year: 2015 Camila Cabello wants her crush to prove he can handle her in the slinky “Worth It.” A sample of Club Noveau’s “Why You Treat Me So Bad” opens the single, setting an inviting tone. In the chorus, she challenges her cru