AK XII Listening Notes - 2012

So here we are. AK is going high tech. If you are truly cool and with it you made it to this website. If you didn't, well you are off next year's mailing list because you don't actually kick any ass.

Here is the run down for this year's compendium:

1.) Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen: yes, we know. Totally overplayed. But, we also know that it doesn't really stop you from turning it up in your car/minivan/CHEVY VOLT/iPod when it comes on. Anyone who can create a meme like this deserve to kick off this year's AK. Also, the US Swim Team was ahead of the curve and so stinking cute when they did theirs. Oh, and they brought home a TON of hardware. Now that is kicking a little you know what.

2.) That's What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction: Boy bands! They're BACK...alright! For some of us they never left, but let's keep that on the DL. These guys are singing about a girl who lights up their life. Yeah, you know they're talking about you.

3.) Chocolatte - Choco Choco: This if for my little AK-ette in training. Lyla was a hershey's kiss this year in her school show and danced around on stage to this. Yes, my only real job is to keep her off the pole so I am indeed watching this trend.

4.) The Hardest Ever - will.i.am: All the athletes for the Olympic games were grooving to this tune. Oh, and exactly how big an AK-er is the Queen. She totally rocked the opening ceremonies...

5.) Glad You Came - The Wanted: I am always glad all of you came. Our universe will never be the same!

6.) 21st Century Girl - Willow: Yeah. Y'all are so mod.

7.) Ready or Not - Brigitte Mendler: Always ready. Duh!

8.) Say My Name - Florence & the Machine: An AK-er's name is truly always on everyone's tounge.

9.) Bad - Michael Jackson: So, I truly don't remember if this has been on or not before...but, even if so he deserves it. He was that awesome.

10.) The Fighter - Gym Class Heroes: Tough enuf.

11.) Superman - REM: This is one of our all time favorite tunes. REM never goes out of style.

12.) Live like a Warrior - Matisyahu: Another clutch track from the Athlete's village in London.

13.) Everybody Talks - Neon Trees: Who, us???

14.) Man, I feel like a Woman - Shania Twain: A little kicky country never hurts.

15.) Hall of Fame - The Script: Eponymous.

16.) Make It Shine - Victorious Cast: I guess this is like a Glee for tweens. Am sure we'd love it if we had time to watch TV...

17.) Celebration - Madonna: Our annual tribute to her Greatness.

18.) Marry You - Bruno Mars: BEAN IS GETTING MARRIED!!!! I mean, how could Dr. Andy NOT want to marry her. She is a fabulous AK-er. A special shout out to her. We love you Jocers! Here is to a lifetime of happiness.

19.) Home - Philip Phillips: So, maybe his mom wasn't necessarily an AKer with that name. But, no matter where this CD finds you this year may home be in your heart. We love you all!

Happy everything ladies.

Jocelyn & Jessica