2020 is definitely a tough year to be faced by every human being in this world. Because of the quarantine and also restriction movement order that have to be done due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the rate level of depression and also anxiety increased way more than usual. Yes, having to be indoors most of the time could be challenging for most people but we have to try and manage ourselves so that everything would be fine. Listening to music is one of the treatments that can be done to help everyone to reduce the stress level within ourselves.
These are some of the best songs for the year 2020, list by Billboard itself. Give it a try and listen to it.
1) “Rain On Me” by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
“Rain On Me” is a song made by the famous American singers that are Lady Gaga and also Ariana Grande. This particular song got to listen in Lady Gaga’s sixth album, called “Chromatica” that was released in the year of 2020. This is absolutely an upbeat house, dance-pop, and also a disco song. This song also features a synth-disco beat and funk guitars. Lady Gaga describes it as a “celebration of tears,” about being able to keep going despite the hardships of life.
Lyndsey Havens said, “Because no better hit could soundtrack this messy summer with a motto that reminds us to be thankful for what we do have”.
2) “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles
“Watermelon Sugar” is a song made by an English singer that previously was once in a boy band that is Harry Styles. This song is from his second studio album titled “Fine Line” that was released in the year of 2019. To make this song, Harry Styles was inspired by the American novel titled “In Watermelon Sugar” (1968) produced by the one and only Richard Brautigan. “Watermelon Sugar” categorized as a horn and guitar-driven rock, funk-pop, and indie-pop song.
Melinda Newman stated that “From the lyrics that mention summer no fewer than four times to the languid, woozy feel of the song, ‘Watermelon Sugar’ provided the perfect respite from a summer that most of us would rather forget. Add in a mouth-watering video that not only brought the beach into the viewer’s living room but took eating watermelon to a new orgiastic heights and Styles provided peak escapism when we needed it the most”.
Quinton McMillan added, “It’s such a feel-good, carefree, and quite relaxing song”.
3) “Supalonely” by Benee feat. Gus Dapperton
“Supalonely” is a song made proudly by a New Zealand named Benee and featuring an American singer named Gus Dapperton. This song was a song that was released in the year of 2019 but did not get that much attention to be a very well-known song. After this song has been a viral hit on the online video-sharing platform TikTok, it gained immense popularity specifically in March 2020. Because of that. it gains more than 6.9 billion plays for the month. This song also becomes famous because of those who resonated with the song’s themes at the height of the situation of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, which were ongoing at the time of the song’s popularization.
Paul Grein mentioned that “This delightful tune blends classic pop/soul values with a thoroughly contemporary vibe. It joins a long line of songs with sad lyrics set to a bouncy beat. Just one problem: ‘Supalonely’ peaked at No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100. This should have been a top 10 smash”.
4) “The Last Great American Dynasty” by Taylor Swift
“The Last Great American Dynasty” is a hit song recorded by an American singer-songwriter named Taylor Swift. This song is the third track on her eighth studio album titled “Folklore” that was released on 24th July of 2020. It is classified as an uptempo alternative tune propelled by percussions, slide guitar and also strings. This song that is sung from a third-person perspective, tells the story of an American socialite that is Rebekkah Harkness, one of the wealthiest women in United States history, who previously owned Swift’s Rhode Island estate, and draws parallels between the singer’s and Harkness’s lives.
Denise Warner said, “Despite Folklore‘s general evocation of chillier seasons, ‘The Last Great American Dynasty’ gives off a more summery-vibe. (Perhaps it’s because the famed Holiday House was the site of Swift’s Instagram-friendly Fourth of July parties.) As for why it was on repeat? I like to imagine myself having a marvelous time ruining everything”.
5) “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals
“Heat Waves” is the fourth single for the UK Band named Glass Animals and this is from their third studio album called “Dreamland”. This particular song features a melancholy tone but also maintains very high energy through its instrumental, with Dave speaking about the remaining strong through vulnerable moments in your life and embracing your own vulnerability.
Gab Ginsberg said “It’s more or less in the name, but this standout track from the U.K. group’s new album Dreamland is an absolute sizzler. It’s catchy and compellancholy, which is a new word I’ve just invented that means a mix of ‘compelling’ and ‘melancholy.’ The perfect tune for ‘late nights in the middle of June’ and beyond”.
Sources: Billboard.
