The Best Pop Music of 2012

It’s been a great year for pop music, and we’ve rounded up the best of the best for your listening pleasure. From Taylor Swift to Justin Bieber, these are the tunes that had us dancing all year long.

Introduction

2012 was an amazing year for pop music. We saw the ascendance of new stars like Carly Rae Jepsen and One Direction, the return of veteran artists like Justin Timberlake and Madonna, and the continued proving ground for poptastic divas like Britney Spears and Rihanna. It was a year of outliers and surprises, of comebacks and breakthroughs. Here are our picks for the best pop music of 2012.

Best Pop Albums of 2012

2012 was a great year for pop music. There were a lot of great albums that were released this year. Here is a list of the best pop albums of 2012.

Taylor Swift – Red

Apple’s iTunes named Taylor Swift’s Red the best pop album of 2012. The popular country-turned-pop singer released her fourth studio album in October 2012, and it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album sold more than 1.2 million copies in its first week, making it the biggest debut ever for a female artist. Red includes the hit singles “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and “I Knew You Were Trouble,” both of which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

One Direction – Up All Night

One Direction’s debut album, “Up All Night” was released in November 2011 in the UK, and February 2012 in the US. The album peaked at number one on the UK Albums chart, and has been certified 4x Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). In the US, the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 176,000 copies in its first week. It has since been certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The album’s lead single, “What Makes You Beautiful”, was released in September 2011, and peaked at number one on the UK Singles chart. The second single, “Gotta Be You”, was released in November 2011 and peaked at number three on the UK Singles chart. The third single, “One Thing”, was released in January 2012 and peaked at number three on the UK Singles chart. The fourth single, “More than This”, was released in March 2012 and peaked at number seven on the UK Singles chart.

Justin Bieber – Believe

It’s been a long time coming, but Justin Bieber has finally released his highly anticipated third studio album, Believe. The album was preceded by the release of the lead single “Boyfriend”, which debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Bieber’s highest charting single to date. The album features a more mature sound for the young star, with a mix of R&B, pop and dance tracks that are sure to please his adoring fans. Other stand-out tracks include “As Long As You Love Me”, “Beauty and a Beat” and “All Around the World”.

Best Pop Songs of 2012

It’s hard to argue that 2012 wasn’t a great year for pop music. We saw a lot of new artists come onto the scene and some established artists released some great songs as well. In this article, we’ll count down the best pop songs of 2012.

Taylor Swift – “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”

Swift’s lead single from her fourth studio album, “Red,” was a break-up anthem that quickly rose to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first No. 1 on the chart. The track, which was co-written by Swift with Shellback and Max Martin, also set a new record for digital sales in a week with 623,000 downloads.

Fun. – “Some Nights”

“Some Nights” is a song by American indie pop band Fun. It was released on June 4, 2012, as the second single from their second studio album of the same name. The song was written by Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff, and Jeff Bhasker and produced by Bhasker. “Some Nights” is an anthemic indie pop song with elements of power pop and afrobeat. The song’s music video was shot in an abandoned military hospital in Queens, New York City and features the band performing in a dream-like fashion in front of various American icons from the past Century.

The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its anthemic nature and catchiness. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and has been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In Australia, it peaked at number 2 on the ARIA Singles Chart and has been certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). In Canada, it peaked at number 2 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart.

“Some Nights” was a commercial success worldwide. In the United States, it became Fun.’s second single to enter the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and their first to reach platinum status. It also topped the Alternative Songs chart for three weeks straight becoming their second consecutive single to do so after “We Are Young”. The song sold over 4 million digital copies in 2012 making it one of best-selling digital singles of all time.

Carly Rae Jepsen – “Call Me Maybe”

Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” was one of the breakout pop hits of 2012. The song debuted in March and quickly ascended the charts, becoming one of the year’s defining pop anthems. Jepsen’s catchy tune and unforgettable hooks made “Call Me Maybe” a phenomenon, and the Canadian singer-songwriter became an overnight sensation.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the best pop music of 2012 was a diverse and exciting genre that featured a wide range of artists and styles. From the classic pop sounds of Taylor Swift to the experimental electronic music of Grimes, there was something for everyone in 2012. And while some critics may have been quick to write off the genre as lightweight and frivolous, the best pop music of 2012 proved that there was still plenty of depth and substance to be found in the world of popular music.