10 Songs that should (but probably won’t) top triple j’s Hottest 100

The Guardian asked me to provide some suggestions as to what should be topping the Hottest 100 in Taylor Swift’s stead.

Now, this was before my sudden – rather alarming – conversion to Taylor Swift’s new album 1989, otherwise I might just have voiced the opinion that many share: what the hell is wrong with Taylor Swift topping triple j’s Hottest 100?

Whatever. Here are my suggestions, all totally inappropriate of course (uh, Ela Stiles – really?), but I thought you might enjoy seeing them.

If nothing else, it’s a reasonable indication of one side of my taste. The top 5 are all Australian.

1. Babaganouj – Too Late For Love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHbQHTqZyao

2. Ela Stiles – Kumbh Mela

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwqRCKcbqGQ

3. The UV Race – Raw Balls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHe4qBj4GWk

4. Bloods – Want It

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3NJc5ugGms

5. The Saints – Sweet Chariot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bCRhf2lTME

6. Alvvays – Archie, Marry Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAn3JdtSrnY

7. Babymetal – Gimme Chocolate!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIKqgE4BwAY

8. Beyoncé – Superpower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQBMQ_2x8Pc

9. Hospitality – Going Out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdzJs1KBUPQ

10. Miley Cyrus – Wrecking Ball G-Major

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45lB-fyB87Y

by Everett True

My name is Everett True. I am a music critic. This is what I do. I criticise music. The clue is in my job description – music critic. I do not consider myself a journalist, as I do not research or report hard news. I do not consider myself a commentator as I believe that everyone should be a participant. I criticise people and in return I am not surprised if other people criticise me. It is part of the whole deal of being in the public arena. I am Everett True. Believe in me and I have power like a God. Quit believing in me and I no longer exist.