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#70 - "Masquerade", Nicki Minaj

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I'm glad I pretty much ignore the majority of the online community when it comes to pop music, because if to be believed, Nicki Minaj is the antichrist. In actuality, she pens great pop songs like this.

#69 - "On and On and On", Jack White

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Slightly trippy, mostly jaunty and infectious piano rambling.

#68 - "Regret", Fiona Apple

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The album's darkest-sounding track. Sounds like a Regina Spektor song. Love.

#67 - "On the Sea", Beach House

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The album's stand-out pretty melody, and a convincing argument against my fear of the ocean.

#66 - "Everything is Embarrassing", Sky Ferreira

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I didn't really think anything of hers prior to this was much cop, but this is soulful, catchy and cute.

#65 - "Lost", Frank Ocean

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2012 is his year. This is the first of four reasons why in this countdown.

#64 - "Born to Lose", Sleigh Bells

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Probably the closest track to their debut formula, which isn't necessarily a bad thing when your debut is as wall-shakingly brilliant as theirs was.

#63 - "Dance Again", Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull

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I really didn't want to live in a world where I enjoyed a J-Lo/Pitbull collaboration, but this is just RedOne at his best.

#62 - "Good Times", Cooly G

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The natural offspring of Katy B and the Knife. So you know it's good.

#61 - "Scream", Usher

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Another unexpected boost of quality this year after J-Lo came in the form of Usher. This isn't his only appearance on my list, but it's his catchiest. If only it weren't for that dancing video game advert.