The Top Ten Worst Hit Songs of 2016

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2016
  • In my first list of four, I talk about the top ten worst hit songs of 2016.
    Dishonourable Mentions
    'Cake By The Ocean' by DNCE
    'Pop Style' by Drake ft. The Throne
    'i hate u i love u' by gnash ft. Olivia O'Brien
    'For Free' by DJ Khaled ft. Drake
    'Don't Mind' by Kent Jones
    'Sit Still, Look Pretty' by Daya
    'Closer' by The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
    10. 'Work From Home' by Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign
    9. 'Just Like Fire' by Pink
    8. 'Really Really' by Kevin Gates
    7. 'One Call Away' by Charlie Puth
    6. 'Wicked' by Future
    5. 'Gold' by Kiiara
    4. 'Hide Away' by Daya
    3. 'White Iverson' by Post Malone
    2. 'Me Too' by Meghan Trainor
    1. 'Treat You Better' by Shawn Mendes
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 739

  • @michael-fw3vz
    @michael-fw3vz 7 років тому +222

    "I've had youtube poops made about me that are more melodic and compelling".
    R.I.P. Kiiara (2016-2016)

    • @Abbaschand
      @Abbaschand 7 років тому +10

      Ambient Arc You mean, RIP Kiiara's career?

    • @mishmashmush
      @mishmashmush 5 років тому +45

      No, he means the singer Kiiara actually died at the ripe age of 0 years old. RIP Kiiara, gone too soon.

    • @artificialgummies7416
      @artificialgummies7416 5 років тому +5

      mishmashmush lmfao, this was great. Cheers.

    • @mishmashmush
      @mishmashmush 5 років тому +2

      cheers

    • @therhythmdragon
      @therhythmdragon 5 років тому +18

      How many people searched up "Spectrum Pulse YTP" right after watching this video?

  • @Dreigonix
    @Dreigonix 6 років тому +92

    Fifth Harmony: Work
    Rihanna: Work
    Britney Spears: Work
    Meghan Trainor: NO

    • @ffjreviews9029
      @ffjreviews9029 3 роки тому +6

      Band1986 you think we don’t know that

  • @tobos8909
    @tobos8909 7 років тому +236

    Who needs therapy when you can rant about Shawn Mendez?

    • @chisayukizome5435
      @chisayukizome5435 7 років тому +19

      Tony O'Neill I know right fuck that guy and his "nice guy" act

    • @tobos8909
      @tobos8909 7 років тому +7

      Chisa Yukizome Yeah... What a "nice guy", eh?

    • @levimoore6393
      @levimoore6393 7 років тому +8

      Yeah, I know

    • @SteveCarras
      @SteveCarras 7 років тому +6

      I think he's a very nice guy, unlike with that earlier UA-cam star Jusitn Bieber (even though he does have talent..)

    • @reinhardtwilhelm5415
      @reinhardtwilhelm5415 Рік тому

      I can’t for the life of me figure out what that sarcastic “Hey Americans, sound familiar?” is supposed to mean. It can’t be a Trump reference, that comparison just doesn’t make sense…

  • @Wicked_Dreamer
    @Wicked_Dreamer 7 років тому +31

    "and since there's no way in hell that I'm covering 'Stoney'..."
    *John Cena voice* are you sure about that?

  • @joshisonwheels
    @joshisonwheels 7 років тому +72

    Also, wow. Someone used the word, "dank" without putting, "memes" in the same sentence. That's become a rarity nowadays.

    • @crazyluigi6664
      @crazyluigi6664 7 років тому +13

      Yeah, the meme kind of ruined that word, similar to "trigger" this year (which sadly couldn't be prevented here >:\).

  • @mikecraig2062
    @mikecraig2062 7 років тому +42

    Drake really followed up a pretty good 2015 with an awful 2016

    • @NoThoughtAllFeels
      @NoThoughtAllFeels 7 років тому

      Mike Craig 1 hit song in 2015, 1 album with one of the biggest songs in 2016. kk sure buddy

    • @C2190
      @C2190 7 років тому +8

      LouisC1408 its just overhyped shit I was disappointed when I heard views. the only reason people probably listen to it is because its cool to

    • @cooper712
      @cooper712 7 років тому +9

      LouisC1408 just because it was successful doesn't mean it's quality

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 7 років тому +2

      That's what happens when one relies on one team. The well quickly runs dry. Coming up with 20 good songs in two years using the same beat and messages in each song is hard. Beth Hart does it be using multiple genres and messages to keep going with good songs. Drake and his team don't have that kind of talent. Better Than Home and Fire on The Floor, both by Beth Hart were made a couple of weeks apart and she was the only writer for most of her songs and I believe that each one of those songs was better than any 2015-2016 U.S. pop song.

    • @tobos8909
      @tobos8909 7 років тому +2

      LouisC1408 So Watch me know by Silento was the 8th best song of last year?

  • @veththebrave
    @veththebrave 7 років тому +41

    this is one of the sharpest, wittiest, funniest scripts you've ever had. Bravo, Mark.

  • @mcparker8408
    @mcparker8408 7 років тому +40

    out of all the songs of 2016 "Closer" would have to be my guilty pleasure, it's just catchy enough for me to like it but still obviously bad enough and bland to call it a guilty pleasure.

    • @Oudri125
      @Oudri125 7 років тому +1

      McParker I only like it because the guy is kinda hot.

    • @crazyluigi6664
      @crazyluigi6664 7 років тому

      So one of the guys from The Chainsmokers?

    • @notchayo111
      @notchayo111 6 років тому

      Oudri125 Same

    • @wazz35
      @wazz35 2 роки тому

      Roses is so much better

  • @nickteuber8170
    @nickteuber8170 7 років тому +35

    goddamn he went in on Treat You Better

  • @Loraszno
    @Loraszno 7 років тому +59

    I agree with almost everything but I actually enjoyed "Cake By The Ocean" lol

    • @aronpuma5962
      @aronpuma5962 7 років тому +10

      Same here. I think the thing is that in a year where rock was an utter non-presence (Kyle Craft released the only true, straight rock album I really loved, check it out) Cake By The Ocean had a kick ass bass and guitar riff, and while yes, there is nothing more than that, tell me a better riff in pop music this year. IT is ahead by leagues and bounds.

    • @joshisonwheels
      @joshisonwheels 7 років тому +1

      Does Record Year by Eric Church count?

    • @chisayukizome5435
      @chisayukizome5435 7 років тому

      DutchTrencher I like Cake by the Ocean too , it works for what it is though I do think it could have some tighter writing

    • @aronpuma5962
      @aronpuma5962 7 років тому

      Unfortunately, Record Year did not make the year end list so it does not
      count, which is a shame because Record Year is a good song, probably
      with better lyrics than any other song on the list.
      Cake By The Ocean has the best riff of this year. I may not go as far as to say it is the best rock song on the year end 100 (I'll give that to Ride by Twenty One Pilots which, is the only song I've heard from them that I really enjoy. Make of that what you will).
      Although if one wants to present a better riff on the year end than Cake By The Ocean, I'm all ears.

    • @ms94
      @ms94 7 років тому

      I like Closer and Just Like Fire, the rest are utter trash.

  • @monsefma8023
    @monsefma8023 7 років тому +33

    Oh my god your script is so witty I love it

    • @hankcyrus9776
      @hankcyrus9776 7 років тому +7

      MonsefMA his best list usually has even better writing, the best writing goes to the special comments though.

  • @toddrickfrancis8860
    @toddrickfrancis8860 7 років тому +29

    Here I was wondering why "Me Too" wasn't #1 and then I hear the name Shawn Mendes... I understood

  • @Joe-zb9ps
    @Joe-zb9ps 7 років тому +65

    I never thought i'd see P!nk in a top 10 worst list......

    • @miticaBEP07
      @miticaBEP07 7 років тому +3

      You don't know what I go through every year-end.

    • @teddyhaines6613
      @teddyhaines6613 7 років тому +11

      She was number 3 on his Worst of 2012.

    • @andrewbianchi1294
      @andrewbianchi1294 7 років тому +5

      Spongebob Sucks The same song is
      In MalaCritico's bottom 3
      In TheDoubleAgent's bottom 15
      TRD and Kumerai Fang's bottom 10

    • @miticaBEP07
      @miticaBEP07 7 років тому +3

      And in Pop Central's Bottom 10.

    • @darkcrap4462
      @darkcrap4462 7 років тому +1

      @Wonkey Dude98 MalaCritico is back?

  • @jsh6407
    @jsh6407 7 років тому +64

    When I first heard gold I was in class and my teacher was playing it I said teacher I think your phones broken

    • @jsh6407
      @jsh6407 7 років тому +39

      I wasn't even joking I genuinely thought her phone was broke

  • @marielgarcia6737
    @marielgarcia6737 7 років тому +75

    I died at YOU HAVE FAILED AS A SONGWRITER

  • @theidealistic7030
    @theidealistic7030 7 років тому +110

    Dear Spectrum Pulse:
    Ever since I discovered your channel and blog 9 months ago, I have fallen in love with your reviews and you've been my go-to music critic that I can trust on the highest level. I deeply admire your brutal honesty, how you can clearly speak your mind in a harsh review without necessarily worrying about how others will judge you for it. To tie it in with my previous point, you don't fold to popular opinion from any camp without reason either, which displays strong willpower and independent thought. Even if you may have opinions that seem "strange" from a surface level glance (such as loving Ke$ha and ranking "Cool For The Summer" as the best hit song of 2015), your arguments are so strong that I can't help but re-evaluate my own judgements and inevitably agree with you.
    Even better, you have a well balanced, objective, and realistic perspective, willing to assess songs and albums based on their own merits and intended purpose. Furthermore, you can consistently back up your positions with such an astounding level of attention to detail and vast amount of understanding about the multiple facets that make up a song or album and how they tie together (such as lyrics, framing, themes, vocals, production, performances, emotional nuance, etc.). Most of all, your writing skills are stellar, you put tons of effort into your elaborate reviews, and you exhibit the dedication to share your wealth of insight and knowledge with the audience.
    Not to mention some of the fantastic music that I've discovered thanks to your influence. For instance I was enticed into buying myself a physical copy of Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' as a grading gift this year from hearing you sing it much deserved praise, and I ADORED IT!!! You couldn't have chosen a better set of the top 3 greatest highlights from the album ("Freedom" ft. Kendrick Lamar, "6 Inch" ft. The Weeknd, and "Sandcastles" ordered from left to right). That's not all. I've also branched out and ventured into music of other genres and points of history, including some classic rock/metal (such as Deep Purple's 'Machine Head'), some of the best modern country music (such as Kacey Musgraves, Lydia Loveless, Sturgill Simpson, The Zac Brown Band's 'Uncaged', and the modern country masterpiece 'Southern Family'), some hip-hop (Kendrick Lamar), and other more obscure music. I will continue to explore the endless world of music thanks to your guidance and influence.
    Now this brings us back to the present. I have been pining for this list to come out for the last month, increasingly so in the last few days, and it's finally here. Listening to you eviscerate each and every single song on this list with your trademark deadly precision grants me the same succulent catharsis that I dearly love from dramatically reading your negative reviews. This very list is the best Critic-mas gift I could've wished for, holding much greater value than any kind of material possession could ever give me. Keep up the amazing work :)

    • @KylieWilson
      @KylieWilson 7 років тому +6

      The Idealistic I have to say I'm very impressed with this detailed post, I enjoyed reading this :)

    • @theidealistic7030
      @theidealistic7030 7 років тому +5

      I'm so glad that you did :). I've been saving this kind of post for a very special occasion, and spent a good day writing this out and fine-tuning it. As a matter of fact, I was so hyped about this list coming out that I lost a good amount of sleep over it, and hearing Spectrum Pulse's update about the video being in the process of uploading (twitter.com/SpectrumPulse/status/813048204828770304) a few hours ago made me the most excited I have been in a long time.
      Ah well, time for me to get back on a proper sleeping schedule now that the first major ritual is over (I'm still very psyched for his other three year-end lists though).

    • @KylieWilson
      @KylieWilson 7 років тому +4

      The Idealistic Enjoy your sleep! Looking forward to the rest of his lists, Mark has partially inspired me to write music reviews more frequently, I may even convert it to video in the future if it goes well.

    • @hankcyrus9776
      @hankcyrus9776 7 років тому +5

      The Idealistic He is the best critic i watch by a long shot, only he could make me love a song from taylor swift and one direction. He is great.

    • @volcanosauce00
      @volcanosauce00 7 років тому +1

      The Idealistic If you like Uncaged, check out The Grohl Sessions Vol. 1. It's a 4 song EP produced by Dave Grohl and even on the drums for a couple songs. Also, it is more Southern rock than country, something that the Zac Brown Band is best at.

  • @Joe-zb9ps
    @Joe-zb9ps 7 років тому +129

    I'm so glad you exposed "i hate you. I love you"

    • @DapuffStuff
      @DapuffStuff 7 років тому +32

      Spongebob Sucks That song actually made me fall asleep. It's so fucking bland and stupid that it surprised me that it managed to make top ten in the charts.

    • @ebsiebabe
      @ebsiebabe 7 років тому +12

      Spongebob Sucks it spent 4 weeks at number 1 in Australia. It was so overplayed and while I originally liked it as soon as I listened it properly I realised it made zero sense. Thankfully I haven't heard it in months since it charted in Australia back in July

    • @iwenttobunnings7868
      @iwenttobunnings7868 4 роки тому

      @@ebsiebabe I remember when it was number 1 here for that long. Funny thing is, at the time, I knew only one single person that actually enjoyed that song. No one else that I knew, or knew of, liked it.

    • @jeremyusreevu237
      @jeremyusreevu237 3 роки тому +1

      That song is #1 on my worst list. It's boring and dull.

  • @RichardBatchelorComposer
    @RichardBatchelorComposer 7 років тому +17

    I am so happy 'treat you better' is number one on here. Easily the worst of the year. Maybe worst of the decade.

  • @glennpicardo770
    @glennpicardo770 7 років тому +27

    That "Treat You Better" rant was fucking, as you would say, glorious. Seriously though, 2016 can go fuck itself with a jackhammer.
    My List (in no order)
    Work From Home
    Low Life
    Me Too
    Treat Your Better
    Closer
    Hide Away
    Don't Mind
    Exchange
    Panda
    Sit Still, Look Pretty
    One Call Away
    We Don't Talk Anymore
    Work
    This Is What You Came For

    • @C2190
      @C2190 7 років тому +1

      Glenn Picardo why exchange tho that shit gets me in my feelings

    • @jpagss
      @jpagss 7 років тому +1

      Glenn Picardo I actually kind of like Exchange and Low Life as guilty pleasures but I definitely get why people dislike them.

    • @ishfarahmed3684
      @ishfarahmed3684 7 років тому

      Glenn Picardo L for exchange W for everything else

  • @victoriagrace5134
    @victoriagrace5134 7 років тому +55

    YES, SCREW TREAT YOU BETTER. THAT SONG WAS SO, SO, SO BAD.
    Surprised "No" didn't make the list, though.

    • @victoriagrace5134
      @victoriagrace5134 7 років тому +8

      Although a few of the dishonorable mentions are guilty pleasures of mine. Cake by the Ocean is a disaster of a song but I'm a sucker for a good bass line, and Closer makes me angry as someone who makes music, and understands theory (seriously Chainsmokers, do you know how to resolve a chord progression?), but it's just the right kinda mess for me to tolerate it on the radio. Also learned to play it on guitar, three chords, none of them are the root, WTF? Also, I have more charisma than Chainsmoker singer and I'm like 16.
      Also I hate Sit Still Look Pretty waaaay more than Hide Away. I'm not really a feminist (yes, one can be not sexist and not be a feminist), but I have no problem with most girl power songs. But Sit Still Look Pretty is trash. It seems to think guys are inferior in every way (I believe there's a line in there saying something about guys only giving girls captivity for free, ew) and seems to put down women who want to work the nine to five or be a house wife, or have a successful relationship. To me, Sit Still Look Pretty is a song written by a girl who's friends all had boyfriends, and she didn't, so she wrote herself a little song to try to make herself feel okay. Like, "oh you silly girls, you have boyfriends, all you do is sit and look pretty. I am so free and single, I don't need no man." It has ZERO self awareness, and seem to vilify everyone but Daya. Hide Away is just immature enough for me to excuse, a little bit. While it does have the worse instrumental, it doesn't make me quite as angry as Sit Still Look Pretty.
      Also, I'm a person who normally listens to the pop charts at least sometimes, but this year I went completely off pop charts. I I barely listened to the charts. I have a pretty high tolerance for stupid pop music, and I avoided the charts like wildfire. Like a burning, stinky, deadly wildfire.

    • @amirpalamar7133
      @amirpalamar7133 7 років тому +2

      Poe357 a few good songs made it to the charts this year, such as all of the TØP songs and Starboy

    • @mikerivera373
      @mikerivera373 6 років тому

      Probably because Me Too made it look tolerable.

    • @jeremyusreevu237
      @jeremyusreevu237 3 роки тому

      @@mikerivera373 I disagree. Me Too is an enjoyanly goofy confidence anthem, while No is stupid and as catchy as a dead trout.

  • @GameJunkyard11
    @GameJunkyard11 Рік тому +7

    Even in 2016, when I was only 12 years old, I was able to recognise that there was something wrong with that song that all the girls in my class kept singing - Treat You Better.
    No idea how that toxic, anger and vomit-inducingly manipulative track got popular.

  • @taylorfrench6722
    @taylorfrench6722 3 роки тому +11

    32:45 "You chose Post Malone over Anderson Paak and I sincerely hope you're proud of yourself, cuz you shouldn't be."
    From the vantage point of April 2021, where Anderson Paak has one of the biggest hits in the country and just about everything Post Malone has made over the past few years has been quality, this is hilarious.

  • @inthefurnace
    @inthefurnace 7 років тому +113

    Damn, this video was so satisfying to watch. Especially your number one pick... Best rant I've seen on that song period. Great list man!

    • @Thomasmemoryscentral
      @Thomasmemoryscentral 7 років тому +10

      We can only hope Shawn Mendez is not like this in real life and the writing was more of Geiger's influence and the label

    • @inthefurnace
      @inthefurnace 7 років тому +4

      I actually have a theory about that, check out my worst hits of 2016 video and I explain it in detail

    • @behemothbear
      @behemothbear 7 років тому +3

      BEDDA DADDY CAN!

    • @Dreigonix
      @Dreigonix 7 років тому +2

      BETTER THAN E. GADD!

    • @manie.8241
      @manie.8241 7 років тому

      BEEN A DANNY FLAN!

  • @teddyhaines6613
    @teddyhaines6613 7 років тому +14

    I think it's worth mentioning that Me Too, in addition to being a Meghan Trainor song that sounds like William produced it, also has a writing credit from Jason Derulo, and is produced by the same guy who produced Wiggle. It's like an all-star team of bad pop music was assembled for that one.

  • @thel-iteralone4592
    @thel-iteralone4592 7 років тому +13

    Mark, what I love about your reviews is that you take the time to really get in depth as to why you love, like, dislike, hate, or don't care for each song you review. Thank you for always doing what you have done for us.

  • @harleymitchelly5542
    @harleymitchelly5542 7 років тому +13

    Welp. It's the end of the year.
    Time to watch all my favorite critics suffer.
    I'm a terrible person...

  • @BHOPDaMaestro
    @BHOPDaMaestro 7 років тому +16

    I have been waiting for this video for an entire year and I wasn't disappointed. So many funny lines, memorable quotes, and the rage. The delicious rage. Can't wait for the other lists.

  • @DapuffStuff
    @DapuffStuff 7 років тому +65

    Haven't watched the video yet, but I'm predicting Me Too to be in the top 3.
    Oh hey, look, I was right.😄

    • @zooka0619
      @zooka0619 7 років тому +21

      You was right

  • @pokemonand9
    @pokemonand9 7 років тому +5

    "Closer" is probably the most overrated song of 2016. I know people like it but that song is so boring and tedious!

  • @done___
    @done___ 7 років тому +15

    Worst of 2017 so far:
    5. ZAYN and Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever
    4. Maroon 5 - Don't Wanna Know -ft. Kendrick Lamar-
    3. MGK - Bad Things ft. The worst hook I've ever heard
    2. Sam Hunt - Drinking Too Much
    1. Thing 1 and Thing 2 - Juju on Dat Beat

    • @Drogon7102
      @Drogon7102 4 роки тому

      @@BrandonAllen602 nobody asked you to be a dick.

    • @deez4132
      @deez4132 4 роки тому +1

      @@BrandonAllen602 man they all sucked grow up

    • @jeremyusreevu237
      @jeremyusreevu237 3 роки тому

      @@deez4132 I love 4, and I don't mind 3, but other than that I agree.

  • @ricardovalladares2650
    @ricardovalladares2650 7 років тому +42

    Run the Jewels release their long awaited third album and then later in the morning, Mark uploads his worst hit songs list! It's been a wonderful Christmas

    • @eldrindavidson1675
      @eldrindavidson1675 7 років тому +4

      Ricardo Valladares you couldnt have explained that any better

    • @ihavevocaloid
      @ihavevocaloid 7 років тому +1

      But then George Michael died.

    • @crazyluigi6664
      @crazyluigi6664 7 років тому

      And that ruined essentially everything... :c

    • @okagron
      @okagron 7 років тому +1

      George Michael died? What's with this year and famous people dying? Seriously, fuck this year.

    • @crazyluigi6664
      @crazyluigi6664 7 років тому

      And Princess Leia as well. :(

  • @UnorthodoxIndividual
    @UnorthodoxIndividual 5 років тому +8

    At the very least, Shawn Mendes got better over time.

    • @alex_flamer267
      @alex_flamer267 Рік тому

      True but the problem is it's been 6 years and he's never made anything amazing.

  • @whatistheporpous1193
    @whatistheporpous1193 7 років тому +75

    Mark reciting lines from these terrible songs is honestly amazing.

    • @kp05.27
      @kp05.27 7 років тому +21

      WhatIsThePorpous? Agreed since he has a better voice than all of these guys.

    • @KylieWilson
      @KylieWilson 7 років тому +10

      Kelsie Parks I haven't heard him sing outside of the impressions he does on his reviews, and I agree

  • @chochang867
    @chochang867 7 років тому +5

    I've been waiting all year for this!! Great video as always, Mark. You're my favorite music critic on youtube.

  • @5196Tpffan
    @5196Tpffan 7 років тому +15

    Regarding your statement on how 2016's charts were like the charts in 1990/1991, I was reminded of ToddintheShadows' worst songs of 1991 list, where he said that 90% of the pop acts in 1991 were irrelevant by 1992. Maybe that might happen to the worst of 2016's acts in 2017

    • @sheamcc2
      @sheamcc2 7 років тому +2

      Chantasia Manuel how many people remember rude

    • @5196Tpffan
      @5196Tpffan 7 років тому +1

      Not a whole lot...I feel like I was one of the few people who actually liked that song, though
      I mean, there were people from past years that ended up being irrelevant by this point, but there were a whole lot of nobodies who rose to prominence this year (all the teen stars, the rappers. etc)

  • @TheMiels
    @TheMiels 6 років тому +15

    "There is no way im gonna review Stoney"
    Haha yes there is😈

  • @davidferguson9521
    @davidferguson9521 7 років тому +14

    I'm so happy that Camila left the group. Now they can work as a team and probably make better music. Since the start i knew that she would leave. I hope she'll flop hard.

  • @MrArianit500
    @MrArianit500 7 років тому +14

    34:52 is the best thing of 2016

  • @adelaidestephens4543
    @adelaidestephens4543 7 років тому +7

    Have been waiting for this list since the beginning of December, and man, you didn't disappoint! My favourite list to date that I've seen of the worst hits of 2016 It was such a catharsis, especially since here in Australia we're often subjected to the over-play of the same crap songs that top the Billboard charts (these songs often hit the higher echelons of the ARIA charts here, hence why I loved you tearing these songs a new one!) Keep up the good work!

  • @zooka0619
    @zooka0619 7 років тому +46

    WHO ELSE SCREAMED AND CLAPPED THAT #1 WAS THAT DICK PISTON?!?!
    Also I'm a bit surprised Meghan Trainwreck's other hit from the year wasn't on the list

    • @victoriagrace5134
      @victoriagrace5134 7 років тому +4

      Me. So. Much. Happy.

    • @DazzlingAnime1
      @DazzlingAnime1 7 років тому +7

      I did internally. I honestly can't see why anyone would like that song, since I knew the message was wonky from the first time I listened to it.

    • @crazyluigi6664
      @crazyluigi6664 7 років тому +3

      Same here with the Meghan Trainor song. Then again, it kind of was foretold when he didn't mention either her or Charlie Puth with the worst songs list as repeat offenders.

    • @DashieNegan41
      @DashieNegan41 7 років тому +3

      Shawn Mendes and Meghan Tumblr sucks

  • @ThunderTails95
    @ThunderTails95 7 років тому +5

    Thanks 4 not riding the homie Symere Woods aka Lil Uzi Vert.

  • @matthewramroop
    @matthewramroop 7 років тому +13

    I thought I was on Santa's naughty list...until I saw what Spectrum Pulse uploaded this morning. Merry Christmas to everyone!!!

  • @ThanhLS88
    @ThanhLS88 7 років тому +10

    Now we need video versions of the Top Ten Best & Worst Songs of 2012.

    • @11LuStar
      @11LuStar 7 років тому +1

      And 2011 and a 2010 video would be interesting to watch too

  • @colebelinsky881
    @colebelinsky881 7 років тому +9

    I'd argue this was a worse year for music than 2010. At least I can dance to most of the bad songs of 2010.

  • @yoshispongegirl
    @yoshispongegirl 7 років тому +6

    Someone I know thought Cake by the Ocean's lyrics were "cake body lotion".

  • @cooper712
    @cooper712 7 років тому +18

    This was one of the worst years for the charts

    • @hankcyrus9776
      @hankcyrus9776 7 років тому +12

      xRoyale ! And one of marks best videos

  • @goldyd144
    @goldyd144 7 років тому +8

    I swear, nothing was more satisfying than seeing your #1 pick. It's not on enough critics lists. It's 2016. I thought we were over blatant nice guy anthems after Hotline Bling, but apparently not...

  • @uncensored008
    @uncensored008 7 років тому +8

    Shawn Mendes' voice sounds just painful.

  • @mariokarter13
    @mariokarter13 7 років тому +8

    Daya suffers from Nice Girl Syndrome, it's like Nice Guy Syndrome but even more entitled.

  • @hebiluver13
    @hebiluver13 7 років тому +4

    I look forward to your lists every year

  • @pickles224
    @pickles224 7 років тому +6

    I audibly cheered when Treat You Better got revealed at number 1

  • @chisayukizome5435
    @chisayukizome5435 7 років тому +27

    What is the target audience for Post Malone because oh my ears who can like him as much as I hate Shawn Mendanes he serves for those girls who like those "nice guys "

    • @chisayukizome5435
      @chisayukizome5435 7 років тому +3

      Chantasia Manuel Great basically more Chris Brown what a fucking nightmare, at least acts like the Weeknd and J.Cole are helping us a bit for a better year

    • @ishfarahmed3684
      @ishfarahmed3684 7 років тому +4

      Chisa Yukizome he actually goes for the niggas that think they know good r and b but they don't and pretty much frat boys who think they r black gangsters but in reality they aren't shit let's get real frank ocean Anderson .paak The Weeknd Miguel bj the Chicago Kid Bryson Tiller and ty Dolla sign are miles ahead in the r and b game and make this dude look like a clown post Malone is that trash

    • @tylershaina1890
      @tylershaina1890 7 років тому +5

      The same audience as The Chainsmokers. I'll let you imagine it from there

    • @nadiyahg1
      @nadiyahg1 7 років тому

      Chisa Yukizome Chris Brown's fan base and stuff isn't actually THAT bad

  • @ethan6287
    @ethan6287 7 років тому +6

    WE AINT EVER GETTING OLDER

  • @jesusrox4u
    @jesusrox4u 7 років тому +4

    Dear Spectrum Pulse,
    Thank you for this amazing Christmas gift. I love your videos, have been waiting for this video for months and was satisfied with it. While I enjoy a small # of the songs you mentioned (like Cake By The Ocean and Me Too...I'm sorry for helping make that song a hit...wait...never mind...I'm glad it charted), I do agree with most of your choices on here.

  • @kp05.27
    @kp05.27 7 років тому +13

    I like to think that Me Too was originally going to be number one but after the Mendes Army harassed Mark for his Illuminate review, he put Treat You Better at number one as his way of saying 'fuck you' to them. I mean it's not like I disagree but still.

    • @jeremyusreevu237
      @jeremyusreevu237 3 роки тому

      I don't think Me Too is that bad. It's fun, silly, and Meghan feels more fun on it.

    • @spookedagn8594
      @spookedagn8594 3 роки тому +2

      @@jeremyusreevu237 The reason why every critic hates it is because of the pure narcissism that reeks all over that track.

    • @jeremyusreevu237
      @jeremyusreevu237 3 роки тому

      @@spookedagn8594 I understand. And I'm not saying it's a great song. I'm just saying I think it's fun and stupid.

  • @zada2423
    @zada2423 7 років тому +15

    i felt the same way about "Me too" when i first heard it but then i realized what she tried to do was empower the listener as they sing along to the chorus, making them feel above their own haters like "ya they just wish they were me!" still a shitty song though lol

  • @teheyepatch
    @teheyepatch 7 років тому +10

    It's official: Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland ruins everything.

  • @hankcyrus9776
    @hankcyrus9776 7 років тому +33

    today I prepared myself by rewatching every year end list, I am so #HYPED! ☺☺☺

  • @Candela115
    @Candela115 7 років тому +17

    If I were to make a list I would put Can't Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake at number one or at least two or three, but I haven't seen it on any music critics' list so far. The song seriously pisses me off.

    • @lucacompotato5406
      @lucacompotato5406 7 років тому +6

      Anonymous asdfg that's funny, because I remember hating it but forgetting about it until you mentioned it. Guess it's just that lame and forgettable.

    • @gole311
      @gole311 7 років тому +3

      Time Magazine put it at #1 Worst Song of 2016

    • @Candela115
      @Candela115 7 років тому +1

      ***** yes. It is.

    • @flyr943
      @flyr943 7 років тому

      treat you better and me too were worse lol

    • @Candela115
      @Candela115 7 років тому +1

      flyr943 Those songs do suck, but they don't really bother me as much because they're by two shitty artists that I never cared about and that have never put out a single that I like. I grew up listening to Justin Timberlake, he has made some great songs in the past, and Can't Stop The Feeling is such a sell out song. There's so much wrong with it,it offends me that he would put out something so lazy and so dumbed down. I expect meghan trainor and shawn mendes to be awful because that's what they do, not from Justin.

  • @KylieWilson
    @KylieWilson 7 років тому +8

    And as if 2016 hasn't sucked enough, it's now claimed George Michael, what the hell is wrong with this year?!

    • @TheDukeofCheese12
      @TheDukeofCheese12 7 років тому +8

      Kylie Wilson 2016 hates pop music, common sense, and you.

  • @professorzoom6970
    @professorzoom6970 6 років тому +9

    "When in reality you were just gonna screw his brother with the personality of a Leakey faucet" I laughed so hard when he said that

  • @wiigocadee4641
    @wiigocadee4641 7 років тому +8

    sad thing is that Meghans followup better is kind of decent, and wasn't a hit...
    ...I reckon the message that THAT sends to the record label is that we need cheaply produced, low effort music from her. Joy.

  • @zladvevo9724
    @zladvevo9724 7 років тому +6

    13:54 TOP 10 ACTUALLY STARTS

  • @5196Tpffan
    @5196Tpffan 7 років тому +7

    Merry Christmas! I've been waiting for this all week!
    You were right about some of the pop stars this year being not ready for primetime. I thought some of the Disney girls (some of Miley, Selena, and Demi's 2009-2013 songs were very grating) weren't ready for the spotlight, but I've been proven wrong by Daya, Charlie Puth, Shawn Mendes, and Camila Cabello. They aren't Disney kids, but their music should have never left Radio Disney. Even Disney kids from back in the day (like Britney, Justin, and Christina) had presence and actual good music. I'm only 20 years old but I felt like I was too old for some of these songs this year

  • @arnold20139
    @arnold20139 7 років тому +7

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. ♡
    Thanks for one of the greatest gift ever!

  • @salemcorbeaux3190
    @salemcorbeaux3190 7 років тому +9

    I can't tell you how painful it is as a Shawn Mendes fan that Treat You Better has been on every worst song list on UA-cam. It's even more painful that I understand why and to an extent, AGREE with the reasoning.
    I'm gonna go curl up in a ball and cry now.
    Also, thanks for this bittersweet Christmas present, Mark. I was wondering when this list would come out :)

  • @Saintnick90
    @Saintnick90 7 років тому +4

    The "Superman got nothing on me" line was stolen from Donovan.

  • @JRJuggernaut1
    @JRJuggernaut1 7 років тому +7

    I hope that was cathartic for you Mark! Honestly my top 2 worst hits would have been your top 2 reversed, so I guess we think alike. Here's to a better year in 2017 and looking forward to that Best Hits list!
    Just gonna say I am glad you are actually doing one since TheDoubleAgent did not, though I completely respect his reasons behind the decision.

  • @skylermf
    @skylermf 7 років тому +6

    *flips a table* YOU HAVE FAILED AS A SINGWRITER

  • @renstrange8443
    @renstrange8443 7 років тому +31

    It doesn't help that the phrase "really really" is from Shrek.

  • @bryand1592
    @bryand1592 7 років тому +12

    Papa Speccy Blessed us with a new Video

  • @shanearnold7781
    @shanearnold7781 7 років тому +3

    This vid was really well done, I like this guy. You've earned yourself a new subscriber :)

  • @mkurosawa5720
    @mkurosawa5720 7 років тому +6

    As a Pink fan, i'm disappointed with "Just Like Fire".

  • @C2190
    @C2190 7 років тому +8

    I really hope fifth harmony go for an rnb vibe in their next album

  • @gole311
    @gole311 7 років тому +5

    I was just looking at the thumbnails of his other worst hit songs of the year videos and noticed he wears the same shirt for each one

  • @lakituscamera1508
    @lakituscamera1508 7 років тому +1

    Great list! Merry Christmas! Can't wait for the best list!

  • @briannahall5311
    @briannahall5311 7 років тому +5

    When you mentioned that one line about Jhene Aiko in your #9 slot, I had flashbacks to "Post To Be"...I don't think I wanted that-
    I've been waiting on this list for a while, and I'm so glad you were able to release it. These songs deserved the stabs and jabs that they rightfully received. Merry Christmas/Criticmas, Mark! Do have a great rest of your holiday!

  • @illuminateillumination5949
    @illuminateillumination5949 7 років тому +7

    I completely agree with your top choice. That song drove me crazy this year with its entitlement.
    Can't wait to see your favorites of this year! They'll genuinely make me happy.

  • @Agju
    @Agju 7 років тому +5

    lol at Kiiara thinking she's gangsta

  • @gracecarpinter8623
    @gracecarpinter8623 7 років тому +8

    One comment to add: At this moment, I know it might seem like Meghan Trainor's career is over, but I remember back in 2014 thinking the same thing about Justin Bieber. If he can make a comeback, it's entirely possible MT might do the same thing. We'll see.

    • @shaunfergus2476
      @shaunfergus2476 3 роки тому

      Why are you comparing the two Justin Bieber is obviously miles ahead of her.

  • @christinajones7400
    @christinajones7400 7 років тому +1

    You earned a new subscriber! I like your content you're putting out.

  • @128pm8
    @128pm8 7 років тому +7

    you look like Trey Parker
    not an insult.
    just wanted to say that.

  • @lkjhgfstudios5863
    @lkjhgfstudios5863 5 років тому +5

    Hearing Mark go off on Treat You Better is the best thing ever still

  • @Amir-qz4bn
    @Amir-qz4bn 4 роки тому +8

    3 years later, post malone is now a superstar, drake hits than charts than anything he releases, shawn Mendes is way better and more improved and Meghan trainor/ the chainsmokers are flopping

    • @alex_flamer267
      @alex_flamer267 3 роки тому +1

      Shawn Mendes is only somewhat better. He hasn't made anything as bad as Treat You Better, but he hasn't made anything particularly great either. Also his 2020 album called Wonder was a huge flop.

  • @thel-iteralone4592
    @thel-iteralone4592 7 років тому +4

    My opinions of the dishonorable mentions on the list:DM1: It's got a cheerful vibe with the production, but I never liked the lyrics that much. A bit too raunchy for my taste.DM2: Ugh, disposable Drake dung. I hate One Dance more though.DM3: The production is depressing, and the lyrics are all kinds of messed up.DM4: See DM2 because there's too much Drake this year.DM5: This deserves a lot more distaste than it gets. Talk Dirty this song is not, and Kent Jones is an even bigger douchebag than Jason Derulo was.DM6: Ah, Daya. Reminds me of Cady when she becomes like Regina's mean-spirited personality. I'll get back to her on Hide Away.DM7: These lyrics are NOT romantic and should NEVER be framed as such. And yet they are? WHYYYYYY-

  • @TheDukeofCheese12
    @TheDukeofCheese12 7 років тому +23

    And because this year didn't spit in the face of pop music enough, now George Michael passed away.
    Screw 2016!

    • @aronpuma5962
      @aronpuma5962 7 років тому +4

      What the fuck
      What a way to end the year
      Ugh.

    • @sycko8
      @sycko8 7 років тому +1

      also David Bowie, Prince, and Harambe........the last one was a joke =)

    • @crazyluigi6664
      @crazyluigi6664 7 років тому +3

      Princess Leia also joining them, though, is not a joke. :(

    • @samuraifighterchick1456
      @samuraifighterchick1456 7 років тому +3

      Crazy Luigi and her mother :(

  • @lovelessmbv1991
    @lovelessmbv1991 7 років тому +4

    Post Malone lived with Minecraft UA-camrs.

  • @zooka0619
    @zooka0619 7 років тому +28

    I LOVE THIS CHRISTMAS PRESENT

  • @tacosauce2118
    @tacosauce2118 7 років тому +12

    My mom actually likes Me Too by Meghan Trainor. Kill me please

    • @vanguardofthevoid740
      @vanguardofthevoid740 7 років тому

      My mother loves gold

    • @tacosauce2118
      @tacosauce2118 7 років тому

      TheKindaSortaMaybeEmo same. It's awful

    • @LaineMann
      @LaineMann 5 років тому

      I do too

    • @carlycarmine3858
      @carlycarmine3858 Рік тому

      My mom actually has decent taste in music, the only recent pop songs she likes are "Blinding Lights" and "Levitating" the rest of the music she likes falls squarely into the rock and rap catagories

  • @bethanytyson8464
    @bethanytyson8464 7 років тому +3

    Dude this was brutal ... and I loved it 👏Subscribing for sure!

  • @chrisrosado754
    @chrisrosado754 5 років тому +5

    Cake by the ocean.... really?

    • @alex_flamer267
      @alex_flamer267 3 роки тому

      The sound and vibe of the song is fun and upbeat, but the lyrics and sentiment of the song are really bad.

  • @SipOfGames
    @SipOfGames 7 років тому +11

    I can get so salty over people calling Cheap Thrills a Rihanna ripoff, first of all it sounds nothing like Rihanna's past tracks and second, it was literally written FOR Rihanna so of course it's gonna have that vibe to it.

    • @SipOfGames
      @SipOfGames 7 років тому

      Also I discover I really am the only person that likes Me Too

    • @hankcyrus9776
      @hankcyrus9776 7 років тому

      Kirukashi ripoff should be castoff indeed.

    • @chisayukizome5435
      @chisayukizome5435 7 років тому

      Kirukashi They mean it was a song for her

  • @mattwhitaker7174
    @mattwhitaker7174 7 років тому +3

    Thank you for an amazing video! I can't wait for the good list!!

  • @tomigjikondi4746
    @tomigjikondi4746 7 років тому +5

    No maroon 5 ???
    Don't wanna know was terrible

    • @teddyhaines6613
      @teddyhaines6613 7 років тому +3

      Didn't chart, so wait until next year.

  • @kylelowe5347
    @kylelowe5347 7 років тому +9

    Now we wait for the best list...

  • @volcanosauce00
    @volcanosauce00 7 років тому +4

    Just want to let everybody know that You Should Be Here by Cole Swindell and Confident by Demi Levato barely missed the year-end list partly due to these songs.

  • @jshanksffemtp
    @jshanksffemtp 7 років тому +7

    IT'S HERE. IT'S FINALLY HERE. THANK YOU. FOR THIS CHRISTMAS GIFT.

  • @arjanmadan2521
    @arjanmadan2521 7 років тому +3

    Another year, another great list of awful songs. Keep up the great work, Mark!

  • @nicoled.9763
    @nicoled.9763 7 років тому +4

    Well done, Mark. I actually agree with almost all of your choices, pleasantly surprised lol

  • @CheezPuffz12
    @CheezPuffz12 7 років тому +5

    surprised dont wanna know wasnt on the list or at least dishonorable mention

    • @andrewbianchi1294
      @andrewbianchi1294 7 років тому +2

      CheeZ Puffz it didn't make the year end. Guarantee it for bottom 5 next year.