2009: #4 - "Bulletproof"

Instinct would tell us that we'd hate this song, but for entirely different reasons than why we should hate, for example, "Party In The U.S.A.". We like the Miley song in spite of its cornball faux-earnestness and its obvious, empty chorus. On the other hand, we like "Bulletproof" in spite of its hipster retro attitude; its legitimate, yet still annoying, earnestness; and its overt and inferior copping of Yaz and Erasure (whom we love dearly, and also probably shouldn't, but that's a story for a later date).

What's good about it? The verses and instrumentation do rip Yaz, and not really in a good way, but the chorus is melodic enough to be considered a worthy successor to Erasure's godlike synth pop legacy. Maybe it won't stand the test of time like that band has, but La Roux certainly gave us something to sing along with, on repeat, in 2009.