Top Five

WW checks in with the Billboard Hot 100

By Casey Jarman

Black Eyed Peas, "Imma Be"

The Black Eyed Peas find themselves in Houston, then wander off into Daft Punk territory. Which part is supposed to get stuck in my head?

Young Money, "BedRock"

I can see why people like this infectious beat, and Lil Wayne gives it cred. But the "rapping" is awful. It feels like a bad-rhyme competition.

Lady Antebellum, "Need You Now"

Wow, twang! It's not just health care this country is divided about. This sounds kinda like a poor man's Fleetwood Mac—real poor.

Ke$ha, "TiK ToK"

I don't even have to hear this song to know I hate it. The quirky capitalization gives it away. But props for the Nintendo beat.

Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"

I think Lady Gaga could write some good songs if she wanted to.

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Casey Jarman

Casey Jarman

Casey Jarman is a freelance editor and writer based in East Portland, Oregon. He has served as Music Editor at Willamette Week and Managing Editor at The Believer magazine, where he remains a contributing editor. He is currently working on his first book. It's about death.

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