Author: Jessica

As you may have noticed, the songs in my most poptastic countdown are all singles released in the UK this year, which means that some of the most phenomenally brilliant songs of 2004 were not included. Here are 20 of the top songs not released in the UK this year: United States of Electronica –… Continue reading The Ones That Got Away

Maroon 5 – This Love Released: 19th April Fun fact: All 4 of Maroon 5’s singles of 2004 are in my top 100. Best bits: 1. Kept playing love like it was just a game, pretending to feel the same 2. I’ll fix these broken things, repair your broken wings, and make sure everything’s alright… Continue reading 3rd Most Poptastic Single Of 2004!

Darren Hayes – Pop!ular Released: 30th August Fun fact: The Darren concert I saw last month was my fave gig of 2004, which means a lot when you consider the competition; Scissor Sisters, Will Young and Maroon 5! Best bits: 1. Play my video, hear me on the radio 2. I’m willing to sleep my… Continue reading 4th Most Poptastic Single Of 2004!

Will Young – Your Game Released: 15th March Fun fact: I was beginning to think Bridget Jones 2 was a bit of a let-down until I heard Will’s lovely voice on the soundtrack right near the end of the film and suddenly my opinion was incredibly favourable! Best bits: 1. Coz I’m mystified yeah, and… Continue reading 5th Most Poptastic Single Of 2004!

Britney Spears – Toxic Released: 26th May Fun fact: As Test The Nation reminded us tonight, Britney’s wedding to the fabulously hillbilly Jason Alexander earlier this year lasted only 55 hours. Best bits: 1. I’m addicted to you, don’t you know that you’re toxic 2. Too high, can’t come down, It’s in the air and… Continue reading 6th Most Poptastic Single Of 2004!

Gwen Stefani – What You Waiting For? Released: 15th November Fun fact: I’m getting Love Angel Music Baby for Christmas – hooray! Best bits: 1. Take a chance you stupid ho! 2. Tick tock tick tock tick tock 3. Damn you’ve got some wicked styyyyle

Maroon 5 – Sunday Morning Released: 6th December Fun fact: A year and a half later, Jesse is still the rubbishest member of Maroon 5 and one look at his current facial hair nightmare proves me absolutely correct. Best bits: 1. Things just get so crazy, living life gets hard to do 2. Driving slow,… Continue reading 8th Most Poptastic Single Of 2004!

V – You Stood Up Released: 8th November Fun fact: This should have been Christmas no.1. Best bits: 1. And as for what was me, I remember letting go… 2. Give it all back, give it all back etc. 3. Babyyy stooole it from me

Maroon 5 – Harder To Breathe Released: 19th January Fun fact: Maroon 5 are scheduled to release their second album in 2005 – too! much! excitement! Best bits: 1. I have a tendency of getting very physical, so watch your step cos if I do you’ll need a miracle 2. When it gets cold outside… Continue reading 10th Most Poptastic Single Of 2004!

V – Hip To Hip Released: 9th August Fun fact: This was the first DVD single I ever bought and is true brilliance, especially the interview which revealed that Aaron is vivacious but doesn’t know what it means and Mark can do an impression of a plum tree. Best bits: 1. Rock me, shock me,… Continue reading 11th Most Poptastic Single Of 2004