Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Cool or Just Denied - Top 5 Trashy Songs I Like

There's no point in compiling a song for the worst ten songs since i bet there are tons of rubbish songs out now today. And i doubt anyone wants to listen to really lousy songs cause it's just be a waste of their time. However, just like how even some types of trash are useful (used cans, newspaper), a handful of trashy songs are still soothy to our ears, although they're much harder to find. But no fret, i've tortured my ears enough over the years and sourced out for you the FIVE BEST TRASHY SONGS that are actually listenable.

(youtube links provided for your reference)

1. Fast Food Rockers - Say Cheese (Smile Please)

From the name of the band, you know it's a winner for trashy songs lists. In fact, "Say Cheese" is not even half as bad as their debut single, the infamous "Fast Food Song" which almost (thankfully) hit the number one spot in the UK charts. Despite the cynicism surrounding the Fast Food Rockers, they've managed to come up with a very smiley single that hit pop-trash addicts like me right at the heart with the bubbliness and cheerfulness it possesses. Its dim-wit lyrics of "Smile please, c'mon everybody wear that happy face" rips of it any sense of intelligence and credibility - a tell-tale sign of any trashy song. Yet, it is because of it's superficiality (it ain't that easy to just smile and be happy) that it works as a good mood-uplifter. Carrying with it the Euro-pop vibe, the song is catchy, easy to sing along and indeed, VERY TRASHY.

2. Paris Hilton - Nothing In This World

First things first, PARIS IS TRASH. So I should not even feel an ounce of guilt for putting her on the list. So by right, she should be the one thanking me for recognising the quality of her pop-trashiness. After the disappointing performace of "Stars are Blind" (probably due to the fact that people are plainly watching her prance around in skimpy clothes - or were there any? - in her very sexy video, we thought we saw the last of Paris' music career. But by the looks of her second single, it is evident that our hotel heiress has disregards all critics to release a pop-cadelic gem that has successfully charmed all pop fans and mainstream music followers. Besides being addictively catchy ("da da da da dadada..."), the message of the song is clear too - I'M BETTER THAN YOU AND NOTHING'S GONNA HIDE THAT FACT. Just what Paris needs to up her slut factor and show the world she's not just a bimbo. She's a bitchy bimbo that bites back. Purrr....

3. The Andriods - Do It With Madonna

Yup. It's about Sex. And with Madonna. Yucks. This song parody showcases what most perverted testosterone-charged men out there thinks exactly when they watch videos of Britney, Kylie and (for the the CHI KO PEK) Madonna. The interesting point about this song is the lyrics. Suan-ing Pink (Pink is cute but still a baby) while admiring the obvious favourites (I'd really like to be with Kylie. I think she's really, really hot), the song is funny and pokes fun at the popettes in a light-hearted way. But i'm most proud of the Andriods for giving props to our undisputed Queen of Pop, Madonna when credit was due. With its cheesy lyrics and playful melody, "Do It With Madonna" is no doubt a pop-rock delight. In fact, it's the only trashy song listed here today that has a good chart performance to boast about. It reached top 5 in Australia, top 20 in UK and became quite a novelty song throughout the world, eventually helping the band to clinch a major record deal in America. How good is that?

4. Geri Halliwell - Ride It

I'm ashamed with myself for putting this song together with the rest because I'm quite the avid Spice Girls fan. But since any song put out by any of the Spice Girls is deemed trashy, it seems almost fitting to include one of the girls' songs in today's category. Ginger Spice Geri certainly puts the Euro-trash back into Spice Girls with this dance-y single of hers. This single obviously has a suggestive front (RIDIN'' it... GEDDIT?). But with the French Pipes and Latino Flava it simultaneously carries with it, the song exudes a sense of cheekiness and sexiness that is undeniably attractive. Well, Pop is dirty. But admit it, some of us like it DIRRRTY.

5. LMNT - Juliet

There's a tendency for Disney songs to be super cheesy. Well, understandably considering its target audience aren't old enough to differentiate between BOOB and NOOB (eh.. they dunno both!). Still, there's a limit to how sugary and cheesy a song can be. "I just want you to know, i wanna be your Romeo. Hey Juliet!" is honestly over-used!!! However, the song still provides a refreshingly "innocent" look at love which is seldom present in today's era of "Smack That" and "Sexyback" songs. In short, very cheerful but also very kiddy.

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