A few songs I heavily dislike

I have been becoming ever more critical of some of the rubbish pop music that the auto-tuned chart system has been throwing up since turning 20. Here is a quick rundown of a few songs I find incredible grating at the moment, the horrible repetitive drivel that has been clinging on to the radio waves from the turn of the year.

Bruno Mars – Grenade.

How about we actually send him to battle?

The main problem I have with this song is, well, everything. The lyrics are ridiculous: “I’d catch  a grenade for you, jump in front of a train for you”; I wish he bloody would! The video is stupid too, why is he pushing a piano around? I know it’s meant to be some sort of sentimental metaphor, but you would’ve thought he has made enough money off his debut to give self drive hire a call for a Transit - save him ruining those horribly shiny shoes and suit he’s sporting.  This song over-sensitively attempts charm women of the world, and to be fair Bruno has apparently become somewhat of a symbol to the fairer sex. But, his overt glibness has not won me over; he should have called it a day at being crowned the world’s youngest Elvis impersonator at four years old.

Adele – Someone Like You.

I want to make it clear first off that I totally agree that Adele has a good voice, and to have two massive albums by the age of 21 is a huge achievement for such a young talent. But I just don’t understand how people watching her can get so pathetically emotional watching it. Okay, so if the lyrics have sentimental value to her, then maybe I can understand her getting teary while singing it – the first few times.  But really, does she need to turn on the waterworks every time? Her slower and more dreary songs just don’t appeal to me, and for that reason, I’m out.

Justin Bieber.

Now I realise that I haven’t stated a song for this one, but this is purely because I dislike anything that this sorry excuse for a teenage boy has ever released. But because Usher over uses his Youtube  account, we have a new dictator in the world of bubblegum pop. The rise and rise of the pubescent munchkin can only be rivalled by that of his ego. His poor songs showcase the ultimate in auto-tune technology, leaving the young kids of the world obsessed, as per in this video:

Brat. I think it’s time to say bye to the Bieber, someone make it happen.

My Chemical Romance – Na na na na na na...

No no no no no. I’ve never been a fan of Gerard Way and his whiney emo quintet, and the first release from the newest album has not persuaded me to give them a chance.  Okay, when they released their debut ‘I’m not okay’, I thought they had something. It seemed like they did not take themselves too seriously, poking fun at the whole punk/emo scene. However, I was proved wrong by further singles and consequential albums.I cannot believe they have been given a headline slot at Reading and Leeds festivals! This new single has tried to revive the energy they may have once had, but with the demise of the late pop-punk scene, this lyric lacking song has done nothing for me – except piss me off.

Matt Cardle – When We Collide.

First and foremost I must admit that I did watch the X factor this year, and I did actually enjoy it. I just resent Matt Cardle for choosing to go ahead with releasing Biffy’s song so soon after its initial release by the great Scots. He is a lovely singer, and I was rooting for him from the start, but his first single release was just a bad decision. I swear the song has not even been played that much on the radio, not nearly as much as the original – perhaps radio stations are choosing to stay faithful to genuine song writing, sticking to the man in a similar fashion to the whole “get Rage to number one” anti Simon Cowell coop (which I was a massive fan of). Also, why change the title from ‘Many Of Horror’, it makes no sense! Cardle, go back to your painting and decorating, you’ve let us all down.

To be honest, as a rule for me, I try not to buy into anything in this chart: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/singles, you should do the same.