The 11 Most Embarassing Songs of the 2000's

So I gave you the top albums of the decade, but a recap would not be complete without mentioning those not-so-stellar contributions to music over the past ten years. You all can admit to jamming out to these songs (while alone in your car...or drunk) and I don’t blame you. While they are catchy songs and aren’t necessarily bad, they definitely fall into the category of "guilty pleasures".

For fun, 11points.com has posted their 11 most embarrassing songs of the 2000’s (recap listed below). Enjoy revisiting the past!

11. Miley Cyrus – “Party in the U.S.A.” (2009)

10. Pussycat Dolls – “When I Grow Up” (2008)

9. T-Pain – “Buy U a Drank” (2007)

8. Jennifer Lopez – “Jenny From the Block” (2002)

7. Paris Hilton – “Stars Are Blind” (2006)

6. James Blunt – “You’re Beautiful” (2005)

5. Gwen Stefani – “Hollaback Girl” (2005)

4. Creed – “With Arms Wide Open” (2000)

3. Lady Gaga – “Poker Face” (2009)

2. Baja Men – “Who Let the Dogs Out” (2000)

1. Black Eyed Peas – “My Humps” (2005)

-Annie H.

The 11 Most Embarassing Songs of the 2000's

The Nutrition Facts of a Song

Boston Public Health Commission announced their new tool to evaluate a songs “nutritional health” for teens called Sound Relationship Nutrition Label. Yes, song lyrics are being compared to nutritional health. The Commission states that next time you’re about to download a song, first check out how healthy it is for you. Just like you would evaluate food you were about to eat. This “tool” evaluates the relationship themes throughout the songs lyrics. They recommend consuming ‘healthy relationship’ ingredients for a balanced media diet. Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” was rated the top ten worst songs for relationship nutrition, but that’s no rocket science. The title gives that away.

So, I tried this out for myself to see how it works.

Here's the nutritional make-up for ELEVATION's “Razoreyes”:

Drama: 3
Obsession: 6
Disrespect: 0
Relationship = sex: 0
Manipulation: 0
Unhealthy score: 9
Fun: 9
Support: 7
Respect: 8
Equality: 8
Trust: 8
Healthy Score: 40

Well, according to my analysis, “Razoreyes” is a healthy relationship song. So all of you teens out there listen up! This song is full of healthy relationship lyrics!

I am not sure how valuable this approach of labeling songs “healthy” or “unhealthy” is or how using this tool will affect teens' perceptions of a healthy relationship. Personally, I feel that teens are far more influenced by the relationships they observe/experience in their families and not so much by musical lyrics. Nonetheless, this tool suggests that a teen’s impressions of romantic relationships are being negatively influenced by the drama, obsession, and disrespect in lyrics.

-Annie H.

The Nutrition Facts of a Song

Lady Gaga Will Make You Die, Literally

While the infamous Gaga showed up to the ACE Awards Gala in NYC Monday, her appearance caused a fellow photographer to pass out and fall to his "death" from a ladder. His death has not been confirmed by authorities, but an ambulance was called and the man really did fall from a ladder. She didn't talk to reporters or photographers, but instead posed uniquely and made silly faces, very Gaga-like.

I love Lady Gaga. I like her music, her style, and what she says to the press. I think she is unique, but to an extent. She's famous for being the complete opposite of pretty much every public famous entertainer. Gaga, though, is not the only person to wear some crazy shit when out and about. Go to any large city on a Saturday night and you wouldn't believe what some people choose to wear out to the club. Maybe that's why the general public likes her because she's not your average celebrity, but is more comparable to the average person. She's smart and knows how to market herself, obviously. But is she worth dying for?? Hell no.

Come on people, let's try and keep it together when we see celebs. This is exactly why celebrities are afraid of the public and paparazzi. I do feel that this incident falls fairly close to Gaga's song "Paparazzi" especially when she sings, "Promise I'll be kind, but I won't stop until that boy is mine/Baby you'll be famous chase you down until you love me." Well he did chase her down...and he DIED.

-Rachel

Lady Gaga Will Make You Die, Literally

Lady Gaga's Alter-Ego

Everyone's favorite guilty pleasure, Lady Gaga has had a ton buzz these past couple weeks. First, there was her funky-goth VMA performance, then she hosted Saturday Night Live and performed bits of a new song called "Bad Romance." Oh yeah, and she *almost* kissed Madonna, which personally I thought was not worth all the hype it received. But by far the most shocking Gaga moment I've had recently was watching this video:
Lady Gaga on Boiling Points

Halfway through the video it was still unclear to me which one was supposed to be her. Lady Gaga, four years ago, is completely unrecognizable. Which is probably exactly how she likes it. Lady Gaga, aka Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, is definitely an alter-ego. Stefani Germanotta can probably walk into a dark crowded bar and make it through the whole night without being bothered by anyone. But strap on that leotard and don the blond wig, and Lady Gaga is the world-wide superstar.

After getting over the initial shock, my curiosity got the better of me and I went on a Google hunt for more. This video showed another side of the real Lady Gaga - or is Lady Gaga the real one and Stefani Germonatta the alter-ego? - either way, it shows her performing in a small venue, clearly back when she was trying to break into the business:
Lady Gaga performing

Knowing that she does have a completely different person that she hides from the public makes it all that much better. It proves that it's all for show, part of the act, and in Lady Gaga's case, that makes her a better entertainer. And even more fun to Google.

-Erin B.

Lady Gaga's Alter-Ego

Twit-Stalking

Since joining Twitter last summer I have become quite the “tweeter”. But lately I have turned into more of a Twitter-stalker, “twit-stalk”, if you will.  I find myself so invested and engrossed in (insert twitter name here)’s ramblings throughout the day that I feel the need to login to the site 17 times a day in addition to receiving tweets to my phone.  I just have to know what people are saying in 140 characters or less. For some reason it’s fascinating to me to know when someone is “stuck in traffic” or “trying on sunglasses, aviators rock”.
 
I even twit-stalk celebrities.  Spencer and Heidi tweet at each other and about the fabulous music career of Ms. Spencer Pratt.  Oprah name-drops in her tweets and throws in an inspirational message every now and then.  Ashton is still working on creating a Guiness work record for most followers. Perez dishes out the gossip and rants about Lady Gaga. Fascinating.
 
If anyone out there shares my twisted twit-stalking habit follow me: twitter.com/torreyyy.  I promise to keep you updated about how much I love the diet coke I’m drinking and keep you updated on the status of my tan lines. 

-Torrey

Twit-Stalking

Kevin's Top Songs (#7)

Howdy y’all,

Due to finals week I haven’t been able to deliver new music to you however, I did discover some pretty cool stuff. **WARNING** eclectic music mix ahead…

So apparently there is this huge competition in Europe called Eurovision… who knew! Well not this American and unfortunately so because the couple clips I watched were awesome! The song I put on there is the winner, Alexander Rybak from Norway, he wrote everything by himself.

Also in this post I am showcasing two young bands that I stumbled upon. They are from Kenosha, WI and have a lot of talent and passion for music, which is awesome to see! Check ‘em out on myspace. http://www.myspace.com/bainstation and http://www.myspace.com/ourownsyndrome

Then there’s the new Lady Gaga ft. Rihanna song (Silly Boy) which apparently isn’t either of them… anyone know the real truth? If it isn’t them then the people that created the song should considered a career in music cause they got something!

There’s also some dance / electronic stuff, along with some Canadian hip hop and to finish it off some hip hop infusion.

Happy Summer ya cool cats!

Later,
Kev

1. Alexander Rybak - "Fairytale"
2. Our Own Syndrome - "Pride Like Lions"
3. Our Own Syndrome - "The Fiasco"
4. Bain Station - "Act I"
5. Bain Station - "Relucesco"
6. Lady Gaga ft. Rihanna - "Silly Boy"
7. Hilltop Hoods - "Chase the Feeling"
8. A-Trak ft. Lupe Fiasco - "Mastered"
9. The Prodigy - "World's on Fire"
10. The Crystal Method - "Drown in the Now"
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Kevin's Top Songs (#7)