10 Popular Songs That Are Actually Terrible
1. Europe - The Final Countdown
The staple of every bar, pub, wedding, funeral or anywhere that might require a DJ, the that's-so-80s glam metal phenomenon was the lead single from the 1986 album of the same name. Clinching the number one spot in 25 countries, the song is perhaps best known for its signature keyboard riff which acts as the distraction for the rest of the song.
Take out the chorus and the anthemic keyboard shredding which the entire planet sings along to at the slightest provocation, the rest of the song sits firmly in the 'bad side of glam' pile, and makes Mötley Crüe hang their heads in shame. The nonsensical lyrics, that awful gang callback effect used for the pre-chorus, it's almost like they had ABBA on speed dial during the recording process.
The song though has both birthed and maintained the band's popularity throughout the years. When invited to play the UK's Download Festival in 2013, there was a huge following waiting to hear this song in particular, with the crowd 'diddle-luh-duh'-ing to the proceedings. Shinsuke Nakamura each your heart out.