The Top 10 Worst Hit Songs Of 2002

Intro: Following the shock of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 (9/11) America was changed to the point of which we would never be the same again on any level. Although many American felt devastated and put through a living hell from that event, there was also a strong sense of both patriotism and optimism, as the music scene (mainly from the country genre captured peoples emotions of the aftermath of that day and the start of what would become Americas longest war. In terms of the music on the Hot 100 overall, I would say that 2002 is arguably the best year for Popular Music in the 2000s. The good stuff was pretty darn good and enjoyable to listen to. Then again although a majority of songs were good there were still quite a few bad songs to talk about, enough talk Time To Count Down!!!

Transition: To start off our list we are looking at songs that are one hit wonders. Many One Hit Wonders from the 2000s deal with cheating either from the narrator committing the act or the narrator being portrayed as the victim. Our number 10 pick is a shameless brag fest of the narrator basically stating that she couldn’t resist someone else and is proud to have cheated. Not a bad place to start when you are making a worst list right?

#10 Tweet “Oops (Oh My)”

Transition: Post Grunge was nearing its peak in the year of 2002. A whole flurry of acts such as Creed, Nickelback, Chevelle, Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown, Seether, Three Days Grace, and more would be blowing the rock charts up throughout the remainder of the decade. While I unlike many music critics don’t despise Post Grunge overall, there are just some acts I have to draw the line with. Case in point: despite their popularity, most critics including myself agree that Creed Sucks!!!!

#9 Creed “One Last Breath”

Transition: There was a lot of uplifting Pop and Adult Alternative Music to come out in the year of 2002. Understandably so in the aftermath of one of Americas darkest days on 9/11/01 many musicians were trying to lift peoples spirits up by crafting songs that were not only patriotic and jingoistic. Some artists have even imagined themselves as Superheroes who could fix everyones problems. Unfortunately that is not how life works, and when you have a song that sounds the opposite of what it’s intending to convey, for a year like 2002 it is an easy keeper for my list.

#8 Five For Fighting “Superman (It’s Not Easy)”

Transition: In a stark contrast to Popular R&B and Country Music throughout 2002 Many Rock and Post Grunge songs were very narrative based and usually revolved around a failed or dying relationship from the narrators point of view, or many other songs were just someone whining and moping about how they hate the world and need some lifeline and answer to save them. While not all songs based around the latter concept are outright bad, this one however feels like a total guilt trip, and is one of the many reasons this has to be covered here.

#7 Puddle Of Mudd “Blurry”