It had a good message about ignoring Internet trolls and raised money for a good cause (Women's Foundation of Minneapolis), but the best thing about "Let 'Em Say" was the song itself, a summery, Donna Summer-like anthem produced by Tickle Torture's Elliott Kozel that proved Lizzo and Caroline Smith work hard for their money even when they're having fun.
TCCT 2014: Lizzo and Caroline Smith's 'Let 'Em Say' was the year's top song
December 24, 2014 at 5:31PM
Critics' other favorite songs ranged from two mellow make-out tunes with Spooky Black, dark and personal hip-hop epics by Mike Mictlan and Atmosphere and more playful romps by newcomers Suzie and White Boyfriend.
1 Lizzo & Caroline Smith, "Let 'Em Say" (35 voter points)
2 Allan Kingdom, "Wavey" (with Spooky Black) (25)
3 Howler, "Don't Wanna" (22)
4 Suzie, "Coffin in Houston" (18)
5 Spooky Black, "Without You" (16)
6 (tie) Haley Bonar, "Kill the Fun" (15)
Mike Mictlan, "Clapp'd" (15)
8 White Boyfriend, "I'm Breaking Up With Mr. Smiles" (14)
9 Atmosphere, "Flicker" (12)
10 Waveless, "Nausea (Song for Proski)" (11)
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