Top 10 pop songs of 2013

Posted on 4:19pm Sunday 22nd Dec 2013

SuperCool-Guy's annual rankings are back.. with the top 10 pop songs of 2013:

(Watch the full video playlist, also on my YouTube channel, or click a song title for the YouTube video)

	10. Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX: I Love It Written by: Charlotte Aitchison, Patrik Berger, Linus Eklöw Produced by: Patrik Berger, Style of Eye Sweden Undeniable hook. Title should be "I Don't Care! I love It!"
	9. Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams: Get Lucky Written by: Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers Produced by: Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo France/USA The robots go back in time with Nile Rogers… Don't - don't - don't - don't stop the beat I can't - can't - can't - can't control my feet Don't Stop! Can't Stop! Won't Stop!!!
	8. Bruno Mars: Gorilla Written by: Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine Produced by: The Smeezingtons, Jeff Bhasker, Emile Haynie, Mark Ronson USA Original and dynamic arrangement, with a huge, powerful chorus. Makes me want to air-guitar the power chords!
	7. Emmelie de Forest: Only Teardrops Written by: Lise Cabble, Julia Fabrin Jakobsen, Thomas Stengaard Produced by: Frederik Thaae Denmark The Eurovision Song Contest gets a bad rap for being cheesy, but there were many great songs in 2013. This one, the winner, is a great slice of pop.
	6. Roberto Bellarosa: Love Kills Written by: Jukka Immonen, Iain Farquharson Produced by: Jukka Immonen Belgium Another one from Eurovision, and the best of 2013 IMO. Perfect pop.
	5. Lorde: Buzzcut Season Written by: Ella Yelich O'Connor, Joel Little Produced by: Joel Little, Ella Yelich O'Connor New Zealand My favourite song from the brilliant debut album. Great mood and original soundscapes.
	4. Taylor Swift: 22 Written by: Taylor Swift, Max Martin, Shellback Produced by: Taylor Swift, Max Martin, Shellback USA I love Taylor. What a gorgeous, talented, and well-adjusted kid! This song is so positive and catchy. I may no longer be 22, but I want to sing it anyway!
	3. Katy Perry: Roar Written by: Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, Henry Walter Produced by: Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Cirkut USA From lyrics to structure to production to video, this is a perfectly crafted and fine-tuned product, built by the best pros in the business, and I say this with the greatest admiration. Katy Perry's got it! The pitch-bended low synth sound is killer and IMHO makes the song.
	2. Of Monsters and Men: Little Talks Written by: Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir, Ragnar Þórhallsson Produced by: Of Monsters And Men, Aron Þór Arnarsson Iceland Great song, beautiful video, a bit mad... Fresh, unique, organic instrumentation, great energy.
	1. Paul McCartney: New Written by: Paul McCartney Produced by: Mark Ronson UK Macca is The Man. A genius and an inspiration. The song is fresh and positive and puts me in a great mood. I love it.