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katesmusicrants · 6 years ago

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My Favorite Songs of 2019- The First Half

At the end of the year I try to remember what my favorite songs of the year are, but it’s so hard to think back. So I’m making this list so it’s easier for me to remember the earlier releases of the year when 2019 comes to an end. These are all from June 30th and earlier.

1. Beast in Black - Die by the Blade

Beast in Black is a fairly new, but incredible band. Every single one of their songs sounds like a grand, epic war anthem, and this song is no different. It’s way better than the title track of this album in my opinion. I’ve been listening to this song almost every day for a few months and it hasn’t gotten old or worn out at all. Beast in Black is absolutely legendary and I can’t wait to see what they put out next.

2. A.C.E - Undercover

A.C.E was my third favorite kpop group for the last 2 years since their debut, but after this song, they’re my #1. Honestly, I knew they’d probably end up being my favorite at some point, but I wasn’t sure if they’d continue putting out stuff that was as good as their first couple songs. This song isn’t hardstyle like their first two title tracks were, but instead they’ve gone for a modern rock sound. I will miss the hardstyle if they don’t continue with it but this song is really good and proves that they don’t need to stick to their original sound to keep creating amazing work. I would’ve put “Do it Like Me” from the same album on this list too but since they performed it at concerts last year I’m not counting it as a 2019 song. Also, this would’ve been my #1 if it weren’t for the fact that I don’t how the song starts that much, and some of the rap parts are a little bit over the top.

3. Queensryche - Blood of the Levant

I honestly never paid attention to Queensryche until recently when i got free tickets to see one of their concerts. I knew about them vaguely but wasn’t too familiar with their discography, so I listened to some of their music before going and I was really impressed by this song, and even more impressed that it just came out this year. It was great live, too. I really regret not caring about Queensryche sooner.

4. Slipknot - Unsainted

Slipknot is yet another band that’s pretty consistent but experimental at the same time. Every song they make has the signature Slipknot sound, but it’s not so similar that it doesn’t sound new. This song implements a choir in the beginning which builds up and leads into the rest of the song nicely, and then the rest is pretty much what you’d expect from any Slipknot title: intense shouting-based verses with a lighter chorus sung with clean vocals.

5. Oneus - Valkyrie

This is Oneus’s first ever song released, which is really impressive. This song sounds so mystical and flows so nicely (except for the awkward rap breakdown.) It sounds like the type of thing you’d hear from an established artist on their 7th album. If the awkward rap part was replaced with something that went better with the rest of the song it would easily make my list of favorite songs ever.

6. Motionless in White - Disguise

Motionless in White probably had one of the best transitions in style of any band from the emo/scene mid-2000s deathcore era. They’ve developed a very unique signature sound and this song is just another example of that. The only part I don’t like is the shouting that comes after the chorus. If it weren’t for that I’d like it a lot more and it would probably be #3.

7. Beast in Black - From Hell With Love

Not one of Beast in Black’s best songs, but literally everything by them is good so that’s not too much of a bad thing. If another band released this, it would probably be one of their best. The chorus is great but the verses are a bit weak.

8. Oneus - Twilight

I don’t care for this song as much as Valkyrie, and I didn’t like it that much the first time I heard it, but I liked it a lot more upon a second listen. I think my main issue with it is that the first chorus comes in way too quickly. If there was another verse and more buildup, I think it would improve the song a lot.

9. Motionless in White - Brand New Numb

This song is pretty good, just as most of Motionless in White’s discography, but I feel like it’s missing some of their special sound. It’s a little too generic mainstream rock for them in my opinion. But, taken out of that context, it’s a really good song.

10. Bring Me The Horizon - Sugar Honey Ice & Tea

I was super into BMTH back in their deathcore days, but not so much with their newer stuff. I listened to Medicine when it came out, didn’t like it, and didn’t bother with the rest of the album. But a few days ago they put out a music video for this song, so I decided to check it out, and now I regret ignoring the album. It’s a lot better than Medicine and fits BMTH more.

11. Andy Black - Westwood Road

If I lived in an alternate universe where Black Veil Brides didn’t exist and Andy was only a solo artist I probably wouldn’t care about him. But, since he’s the founder of my favorite band, I listen to all of the music he puts out. I didn’t end up liking most of the new album but this song grew on me after a few listens. It’s really chill and makes good background music.

12. EXID - Me & You

EXID is my favorite girl group but this definitely isn’t my favorite song by them. It kind of sounds like two different songs mashed together that would sound better separated. But the individual sections are good on their own and the ending is really good.

13. Eun Jiwon - I’m On Fire

I know nothing about Eun Jiwon, or heard anything else by him, but I’m a fan of his group Sechskies so I gave this a listen when it came out, and it’s pretty good. It sounds like classic 90′s YG style.

14. Overkill - Welcome to the Garden State

Overkill is one of those 80s metal bands that never really suffered any decline in quality, and their latest album is yet another example of their talent. The reason it’s not higher is because it’s just not really special. If another band put this out, I’d probably think more highly of it, it’s just a little too generic for what I expect from Overkill.

15. Falling in Reverse - Drugs

Falling in Reverse is one of my biggest guilty pleasure bands. Drugs is definitely one of their messier and cringier songs, and the verses are weak, but the chorus is really energetic and this song also features Corey Taylor. So, it just barely makes the list.

Honorable mentions:

Candlemass - Astorolus - The Great Octopus

Stray Kids - Side Effects

Monsta X - Alligator

Dreamcatcher - PIRI

Wind Rose - Diggy Diggy Hole (I hate that this exists but Wind Rose made it sound so good)

Yohio - My Nocturnal Serenade

Sekai no Owari - Food

Apink - %%

Lies Behind Your Eyes - Eyes Open Wide

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