The 20 Most Annoying Songs according to Rolling Stone

[evident]

DONT STOP BELIEVIN....

 

[Fingolfin269]

Even if 2-20 are wrong, #1 is so definitively #1 that the rest of the list doesn't even matter. How a song that freaking annoying and god awful became popular is beyond me.

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: Fingolfin269
Even if 2-20 are wrong, #1 is so definitively #1 that the rest of the list doesn't even matter. How a song that freaking annoying and god awful became popular is beyond me.

I never even heard of the song until The Shrieker did the remake.

 

[Tremulant]

Originally posted by: Barfo
20. Wham!, ?Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go?

Every time I hear or think of that song I envision the Carlton dance.

 

[SP33Demon]

How the hell is SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY by Fine Young Cannibals not on there?

 

[mcmilljb]

They need to leave the list making business to VH1. They're professionals.

 

[mikej007]

Funny how a large percentage of that list is played on my office PA nearly EVERY day.

 

[angminas]

I actually like about half of those- they're just overplayed. Half of the rest I don't care about, and what's left makes me throw toddlers through windows. 25% accuracy is actually a step up for Rolling Stone. Did you ever see their list of the greatest guitarists? I think Kurt Cobain was #14 while Eddie Van Halen was somewhere in the 70s.

Love them or hate them, that's just plain dumb.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: DrPizza

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
List could also use:
Men Without Hats - Safety Dance

No way! That's a happy song, not an annoying song.

You're confusing the song with Pauly Shore who danced to that song in Bio Dome. Pauly Shore is annoying. Safety Dance is a fun song.

He's no friend of mine.

 

[mekon]

Three terrible tunes by Paul McCartney (a supposed expert):

Mull of Kintyre
The Frog Chorus
Wonderful Christmas Time

 

[Aikouka]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
The Goldfinger version of 99 luft balloons is 1000x better than the original - one of the few remakes of a crappy song that made it awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8R9PQsPpvA = awesome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...DnEPR4&feature=related = annoying

You posted "99 Red Balloons"... frankly, I find the song better when it's actually "99 Luft Balloons" (i.e. in the original German).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQYQTFudrqc

No idea why, but sometimes a song sounds a lot better when I have no idea what they're saying .

 

[skace]

I think "annoying because it's overplayed" is very different from "annoying the first fucking time I heard it". First is just a list of overplayed songs, second is a list of actual annoying songs. This list sucks because it didn't differentiate between these 2, as do most people's suggestions.

 

[irishScott]

I agree with about half.

 

[irishScott]

Originally posted by: skace
I think "annoying because it's overplayed" is very different from "annoying the first fucking time I heard it". First is just a list of overplayed songs, second is a list of actual annoying songs. This list sucks because it didn't differentiate between these 2, as do most people's suggestions.

QFT. By the former logic, Linkin Park - New Divide should top the list. I hear it at least 5 times an hour while driving.

 

[Aikouka]

Originally posted by: skace
I think "annoying because it's overplayed" is very different from "annoying the first fucking time I heard it". First is just a list of overplayed songs, second is a list of actual annoying songs. This list sucks because it didn't differentiate between these 2, as do most people's suggestions.

Yeah, I don't think most of those songs are annoying... in fact, I can stand most of them every once in awhile (for some of them, a long while). Also, I can't hate on Meatloaf's I Would Do Anything for Love 'cause it reminds me of my college days .

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: rocadelpunk
decent list.

james blunt - you're beautiful should be #1 imo

Only time I have to hear cotton eyed joe is at weddings, so I don't necessarily think it should be on the list.


I respectfully disagree with meatloaf and wham.

blunt and the loaf (THAT song at least) should be on that list but i like the others for the most part. and i have multiple copies of the rednex tune, remixed and such. i find it hilarious.

 

[actuarial]

This list sucks. I agree a lot of the songs are overplayed, but I will not change the station and will sing along when most (not all) are on. They may not be good songs (and most are terrible), but I know a lot would fall on most people's "guilty pleasures" list. There is a huge difference between terrible songs that you enjoy for what they are, and truly annoying songs. There are a few that I absolutely despise, such as the macarena and photograph (two most hated on the list). Also, who's day isn't instantly brightened when WHAM! comes on the radio?

I would also add:
Single Ladies - Beyonce
Achy Breaky Heart
When the night hears my song - Bedouin Sound Clash
Heartless - Kanye

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: Born2bwire
What's that you say? Oh you built a city...

oh snap, this for #1 for sure lol

 

[Deeko]

Hollaback Girl is the first thing that popped in my head when I saw the thread title.

 

[FeuerFrei]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
I can only argue with a couple there.

However, they forgot "Are you Jimmy Ray" by Jimmy Ray. That should be on there.

ha, now there's a forgotten 90s song
I'm with you on that one.

 

[CRXican]

what about soulja boy?

YUUUUUUUUUULEEEEEEEEEE

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: CRXican
what about soulja boy?

YUUUUUUUUUULEEEEEEEEEE

b/c that entire genre = annoying, not just 1 song.

 

[acheron]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
When I was in college, some friends and I went to this party. We got drunk and ended up crashing at the apartment. I got so drunk, I passed out on the floor in a bedroom. I woke up in the middle of the night, still drunk, and sat up on the floor....I glanced over the room and saw my friend having sex with some girl.

I sat there and looked at them for a few seconds. Keep in mind that I was still drunk. Now I'm not sure why I did this, or where it came from, but as they were going at it (not knowing I was awake and staring at them) I started shouting "WHO LET THE DOGS OUT, WHO WHO WHO!!!". They both screamed and I left the room.

It was really bizarre.

A+++ would read again

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: Deeko
Hollaback Girl is the first thing that popped in my head when I saw the thread title.

Definitely more deserving than a couple tracks that are up there.

 

[polarmystery]

This thread is great