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Post by woods on Feb 17, 2020 14:58:09 GMT -5
that review of mine was for "Celebrate the Day" lol
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 17, 2020 14:59:40 GMT -5
Our next team is the masters of organic growth, never once going down in position... yet:
Overall Score: 56.8 Roadblock Rank: #2 | Detour Rank: #1 Bonus from Leg 2: 1.2 (3rd place)
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by MoD)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: whenever I hear this song, it reminds of some animated movie I watched as a kid that involved animals escaping from a zoo into a city (never been able to find out what it was called!) this song was playing in the scene where they got into the city. I just think itβs telling that the little piano loop is so memorable and iconic that as a kid with little to no interest in music this song become some sort of event in my mind. in terms of now, I very much still like the song 9.5/10
Mylo: That piano line alone is worthy of at least 8/10. Everything else just makes it so, so much better. Finding a flaw with this song is near impossible, what are you going to complain about? Admittedly itβs not perfect for every mood, and the length of the song means itβs quite a full product to listen to. Still, one of Coldplayβs best (Although not in my top 3 from them honestly). (9.8/10)
Sambalada: I think this might be the first Coldplay song I know and it always have a special place in my heart because of it. Early Coldplay really is the s**t. They knew how to blend beautiful melodies and soulful instruments into songs that feels ethereal. "Clocks" is one of the best example of those. The song structure are very beautiful and interesting to follow. And Chris Martin's vocals are as beautiful as the song itself. This might actually be my favorite Coldplay song ever. (9.8)
Overall: 29.1
Detour Results:
(Out Of Place)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: bop! I love the electro esque beat and the interplay between Chris Martin and Rihanna. I will say that this probably isnβt SUPER unexpected, as though the styles of the two artists differ they were still some of the biggest acts in the world when this dropped so them collabing could be reasonably expected. but still, I think it leans significantly more to the unexpected side. 7 for quality, 2.5 for theme = 9.5/10
Mylo: Oh, hello there favourite Coldplay song ever! Magic was made here, the combination of the two artists is perfect and the instrumental is absolutely high quality. And for theme, it gets a pass in flying colours. Like seriously, even though Rihanna was everywhere at the time, who expected her to join Coldplay of all people haha? Only perfect 10/10, good job! (5 for quality, 5 for theme)
Woods: I'm not a fan of Coldplay but I enjoyed this one, and I still would even without Rihanna in the song. It's really peaceful. (5/7 quality + 2/3 theme = 7/10)
Overall: 26.5
Okay, at this point you guys are going to hit #1 next leg and stay there until the end haha. Another amazing job, even with a double artist submission technique you guys still smashed it. That roadblock score is incredible! Take 1.4 points and enjoy another job well done.
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 17, 2020 15:00:57 GMT -5
Leading the pack yet again is:
Overall Score: 54.3 Roadblock Rank: #7 | Detour Rank: #4 Bonus from Leg 2: 1.9 (1st place)
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by BB)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: groovy song. Iβve heard some distaste for this song because and I quote βshe does drugs! drugs bad!β but as one who chooses to judge a song well letβs say differently, this is great. the production is just immaculate. Amy Winehouse sounds pretty good too (8.5/10)
Mylo: Amy Winehouse was so good, itβs such a shame to have lost such a talent as she was music of this quality. Her voice is really rich and deep, similar to this excellent production. Great song! (9.3/10)
Sambalada: Amy's story of drugs and addiction is still tragic, but this is still an amazing song regardless. To think about it, this song's success is an anomaly. It's a throwback to 60s pop music sound but with drugs addiction as the lyrical content, and yet it became popular in 2007 among the sea of dance hip-hop songs on the charts. And that's a good thing because I wouldn't have paid much attention to this song otherwise. In fact this song become an important piece of my childhood and the nostalgia value is still there. I've grown to appreciate the song more as I got older. I loved the instruments and I love how it conveys Amy's rejection of rehabilitation in a satire yet powerful way. Add Amy's vocal performance to it and you found yourself a timeless classic. (9.9)
Overall: 27.7
Detour Results:
(Out Of Place)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: ok I love this song but is it really an unexpected collab? I think the only one who seems out of place is 2017 Post Malone (which is kinda funny since his performance is the best one here imo), as Khalid/SZA/Lorde all seem perfectly plausible as a collab. I guess itβs unexpected that this indie pop artist is teaming up with these new R&B artists, but idk. (7 for quality, 1.5 for theme = 8.5/10)
Mylo: Whatβs with all the double artists here? Lorde, Daft, Post Malone, Coldplay haha. This song knocks, but something about it doesnβt fully connect for me? Not quite sure what the problem is, nothing major though. This works well for the theme too, at the time Post Malone/Lorde seemed like a complete and utterly unfitting combination haha. (4.2 for quality, 5 for theme, 9.2 overall)
Woods: Not as good as "Green Light", but still good. I think each artist had something great to add to the song. I gave a 2.5 for the theme because of Post, it kinda surprises me the most out of the 3 artists that he collaborated with Lorde. (4.5/7 quality + 2.5/3 theme = 7/10)
Overall: 24.7
Well done yet again, another top 3 finish! You guys have racked up the most top 3 placements and the lowest average placements, so far only one leg out of the coveted podium. Keep it up! 1.2 points are yours.
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 17, 2020 15:02:41 GMT -5
Unfortunately this next team were slowed down by playing SICKO MODE too loud in public but they're here now:
4. The SICKOS (@drakeisskinny & Mayman ) Overall Score: 53 Roadblock Rank: #6 | Detour Rank: #6 Bonus from Leg 2: 1.0 (4th place)
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Drake)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: I like this. the chorus has never been my favorite (though the βitβs a quarter after one...β line always hits hard) but I really like the flow of the verses. really does hit different sometimes though (9/10)
Mylo: Picking a favourite song on this list was tough. Like, very really tough. But ultimately, I chose this one, itβs a song that no matter how you look at it is great, from every angle. Every emotion is present here, and the chemistry is fantastic. 10/10~
Sambalada: There are several other pop country tunes that I think are better than this from this decade but honestly? I'll just choose to cherish the fact that this beautiful track become a hit at all. Let alone one of the biggest hits from early 2010s. It's such a beautiful song. The lyrics really create this reality where you really are drunk and missing somebody so bad. The theme of loneliness is apparent and the instrumentation only adds to that feeling. For me, for a song to manage to pull in an audience like that was something amazing. (9.0)
Overall: 28
Detour Results:
(Out Of Place)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: this is good enough for what it is. I donβt think itβs the masterpiece that many seem to worship it as but itβs a catchy enough pop song. for the theme, I get the argument on both sides. while yeah, two huge pop starts collabing isnβt THAT unexpected, their styles are pretty different. I guess Iβll settle somewhere in the middle for theme. (5.5 for quality, 2 for theme = 7.5/10)
Mylo: If you want to be with Ariana, youβd better love her harder lol. She definitely wonβt be into you if you donβt. Anyway, this is a great song that works to both artists strengths. Weird to think The Weeknd got his first solo hit in the awful βEarned Itβ after making such a good track here haha. Theme is questionable, I can see the angle of βimagine the releaseβ but pop stars have been releasing tracks with R&B/Rap musicians for years. I mean, a Katy Perry/Juicy J collaboration is technically weird but not out of the ballpark given the trend at the time. I dunno, I see it but this feels like a bit of a cop-out on a theme when you couldβve gone CRAZY. (5 for quality, 2.5 for theme, 7.5 overall).
Woods: One of the best songs I've heard from her. Beautiful song and I really like the production and chorus. (7/7 quality + 2/3 theme = 9/10)
Overall: 24
From consistent bottom 3 to consistent top 5, you guys have brought the comeback (and the ratings, keep being funny lol). 1 point for you next leg, best of luck.
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 17, 2020 15:05:47 GMT -5
Overall Score: 52.4 Roadblock Rank: #5 | Detour Rank: #3 | Fast Forward Rank: #2 Bonus from Leg 2: 1.4 (2nd place)
Fast Forward Results:
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: pretty groovy track. Itβs no Make Me Feel or Screwed, but itβs still pretty great. I definitely see this as one Iβll be returning to quite often in the future, so thanks for the discovery Jeff! 10/10
Mylo: Janelle knocks it out of the park again! Iβve been meaning to hear more of her songs, and this is prime reason why. That instrumental is everything and the backing vocals are excellent. While this is technically my least favourite of the roadblock submissions, itβs still a 9/10 which shows how well yβall nailed this challenge! (9/10)
Trilogy: 7/10 (5/7 quality 2/3 theme)
Overall: 26.
While you two did very well, and were only .6 off winning, unfortunately you did receive a -3 loss for not winning the Fast Forward.
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Jamesflame)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: I do like this a good amount. I think itβs kinda overrated, but that by no means detracts from the songβs quality. Like that moment when the chorus hits is nearly perfect, even if the rest of the chorus is a bit lacking. that said, great song 8.5/10
Mylo: Yes, Adele is overhyped. She isnβt superhuman, she can make not great songs. This one is firmly not an example of this. I donβt have to go into detail here, youβve all heard it and know your opinion on this. However, I will point out that Someone Like You is still the better track. (9.9/10)
Sambalada: Adele really earned her reputation as the vocal powerhouse of the 2010. She has a rich vocal tones that most of the time, she knows how to use. This song is the finest example of her vocal talent. And she's not the only one who brings it in the song because the structure of this song is very well-written too. The instrumentations are perfect, from the epic buildup that's starting the song to the final explosive chorus. One of the best if not THE best actual pop hit of the decade. (9.8)
Overall: 28.2
Detour Results:
(Out Of Place)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: classic! Michael Jackson may have had an uh interesting personal life but I still think heβs one of the greatest pop artists ever. Iβd also say having Eddie Van Halen on guitar is both unexpected and inspired. plus that Weird Al parody π (7 for quality, 3 for theme = 10/10)
Mylo: One of the better Michael songs Iβve heard, although not my overall favourite. Iβm usually not a big Jackson fan but I do dig this one, itβs tight and that groove is extremely well maintained. As yβall know, Iβm a sucker for a great bassline and Iβm also here for the guitar work. Theme works well enough for me too! (4.3 for quality, 4.5 for theme, 8.8 overall)
Woods: This song shrunk on me, but I like it and it remains a classic. (5.5/7 quality + 1.5/3 theme = 7/10)
Overall: 25.8
Beating the Fast Forward penalty and doing it with style, nice work! 0.8 points and an awkward handshake, best of luck next leg.
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 17, 2020 15:08:44 GMT -5
From my shower to the finish map, these cockroaches know a thing or two about worldwide travel!
Overall Score: 50.8 Roadblock Rank: #1 | Detour Rank: #9 Bonus from Leg 2: 0.8 (5th place)
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Will)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: for sure one of my favorites from the last decade. I think itβs a pretty weird song but also a pretty awesome one. the verses are so like tense and quiet and then that chorus explodes and you feel it man. I also feel the line βnow youβre just somebody that I used to knowβ is slept on as a pretty great diss. glad this one got so far in the decade end rankdown (10/10)
Mylo: Iβve said it before and Iβll say it again, this is Someone You Loved lyrically but done RIGHT. Instead of portraying Gotye as this poorly done guy who got his heart stomped on, it shows his weak ramblings before Kimbra shuts that down. The negative characterisation of the main singer is really awesome, definitely my favourite part of this song. I live for Kimbraβs section rightfully saying it as it is. Sound-wise this song is cool too, itβs quirky in the best ways and Gotye sells the mood perfectly. (9.7/10)
Sambalada: 2011 and 2012 was such a great one-two punch of year in terms of popular music. It's evident by both RITD and this topping the year-end charts. While the artists behind the song seemed to fall into obscurity, the song itself become a modern classic. For a good reason. Seriously, there's literally nothing you can hate about this song. The lyrical content is cute but the songwriters really put in some iconic quote-able lines. They also write the song's structure very well. The minimalist production put all the audience's attention on the lyrics and vocals, and fortunately for them, both are great. Really love how we got introduced with Gotye's vocals in the beginning and they sounded like they have a great chemistry. Also, that hook was the definition of an earworm. (9.8)
Overall: 29.5
Detour Results:
(Out of Place)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: this is a jam. The verses are fine enough but that chorus is where this song really shines. also Iβd say Daft Punk collabing with the lead singer of The Strokes is pretty damn unexpected. (6.5 for quality, 3 for theme = 9.5/10)
Mylo: This song is cool enough. Again, Daft Punk is all about that groove and this song totally nails it, even if a little less than Get Lucky for me. As for the theme, I had to do some background research because I donβt know the singer lol. Yet, even after that I did really struggle to see the crazy unexpected gap between these two? I really hope Iβm not violently missing the contrast but as it stands I think theyβre a pretty normal collaboration? (4 for quality, 1.5 for theme, 5.5 overall)
Woods: This is underwhelming compared to "Get Lucky". I think it needed more to it. Also I had to look up Julian Casablancas to see what band he was from. (4/7 quality + 1.5/3 theme = 5.5/10)
Overall: 20.5
Interesting round for you two! On the one hand, you won the best of the best roadblock and got the highest average score in any challenge yet (to my knowledge). And yet, that detour tied for the lowest score on the challenge and slowed you guys down big time. This is your first showing in the bottom half, here's 0.6 points to hope it doesn't happen again.
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Post by jamesflame on Feb 17, 2020 15:09:05 GMT -5
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 17, 2020 15:10:34 GMT -5
K Just hit the mat goddammit!
7. The Rock Lovers (@jadenlefranks & shruggie ) Overall Score: 50.5 Roadblock Rank: #9 | Detour Rank: #5 Bonus from Leg 2: 0.4 (7th place)
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Jaden)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: very groovy. those guitars mixed with Pharrellβs voice just blend into a near perfect summer song, even if in other situations itβs not as good. never can here that first line the way itβs actually written though 9/10
Mylo: A good groove is all you need sometimes, and this song is all about a good groove. This song, while lacking negatives, does lack something that pushes it into excellent territory for me. The song operates on a consistent 8.5/10 level the entire way, which is definitely fine enough, but on this list full of some of the greatest songs ever? Itβs a touch lower. (8.5/10)
Sambalada: This song was such a breath of fresh air to 2013 music scene. The best component of this song is definitely Daft Punk's production. It's so damn groovy and fun. The lyrical content is great but it wasn't exactly well-put together into a song. The melody is good and so is Pharrell's delivery. Still, those production! (8.4)
Overall: 25.9
Detour Results:
(Out Of Place)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: eh itβs alright. I used to like this a lot but its just not nearly as good as any of these artists can do, especially Ozzy and Post. itβs unexpected sure, but I donβt really feel the hype anymore. (3.5 for quality, 3 for theme = 6.5/10)
Mylo: Cool song. It certainly works better than it has any right to, who said a Travis Scott and Ozzy Osbourne song was going to be actually solid? Took a while to really do it for me, and I fear itβs already shrinking off me, but for the time being Iβll jam to this! Goes without saying it nails the theme haha. (4.7 for quality, 5 for theme, 9.7 overall)
Woods: I really like this song and I think Post has had surprisingly good output lately. The song was perfect for Halloween but it flopped on Pop then. The verses/pre-chorus/chorus are really good. And the guitar part was fine. I remember when everyone was talking about Ozzy being on the album, and they are from different generations, so this gets a good mark from me on theme. (5.5/7 quality + 2.5/3 theme = 8/10)
Overall: 24.2
The younglings do it again! I think you're honestly underrated, you guys work well and have the potential to go further in this game than I think people anticipate. 0.4 points and a double thumbs up~
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 17, 2020 15:14:15 GMT -5
Yet again, this team comes 8. Do you guys have a contract with that number? Because warning, your contract could be up in as little as two more legs...
Overall Score: 49 Roadblock Rank: #4 | Detour Rank: #10 Bonus from Leg 2: 0.2 (8th place)
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Leo)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: this song is so cool. the verses are very smooth (tried for like 5 minutes to find a different word to describe it but itβs the one that fits best) and then that chorus is a damn powerhouse. I think this is just one of those songs that basically everyone enjoys (10/10)
Mylo: It was just like the ocean, everywhere and so important to everyone! I donβt need or want to go in to detail why, yβall know why this is so good and Iβm sure most of you are on the bandwagon too haha. (9.6/10)
Sambalada: Ahhhh. It's the second most successful song of all-time according to Billboard and while I don't fully agree with that statement, I can say that this song totally deserved that title. The production is nice and you can recognize the instrumentation anywhere. Seriously this song is such a jam and the fact that this song came out 15 years deep into their career is mind-blowing. Also Rob Thomas is a talented songwriter. I'm not sure if he only wrote the lyrics OR also the melody, but what matters is that they are great. The vocals in the song also lived up to those aspects. (8.7)
Overall: 28.3
Detour Results:
(Sports Ace)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: I found this one to be fairly odd. I donβt really love the more low key parts, but I do think they serve as a good build up to the anthemic chorus. well either way it nails the sports anthem feel. (5 for quality, 3 for theme = 8/10)
Mylo: This is fine? I have no real swing on this song either way. Itβs definitely sporty and kinda fun but is also messy and pretty sluggy. I wouldnβt put this among the greats when it comes to sports songs though, Iβm sure if I had to hear this in a big stadium I would probably hate it after a minute lol. (2.5 for quality, 3.5 for theme, 6 overall)
Woods: It was okay, but just dragged on. Definitely a sports-like song, so the theme was on point. (3.5/7 quality + 3/3 theme = 6.5/10)
Overall: 20.5
I would say consistency is to be congratulated but consistently coming in the bottom end of the spectrum doesn't really count lol. Well done on not leaving one more leg, a massive 0.2 bonus for you next leg.
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Post by shruggie on Feb 17, 2020 15:15:46 GMT -5
7th twice in a row!
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 17, 2020 15:17:12 GMT -5
Yet again, we arrive at the all-too dreaded final two. Unlike last time, there are no second chances for the losing team. The team to come 10th and last will be eliminated, and cut from the race.
Once again, the team to avoid the dreading last spot is:
Overall Score: 46.7 Roadblock Rank: #3 | Detour Rank: #7 | Fast Forward Rank: #3 Bonus from Leg 2: 0.0 (9th place)
Fast Forward Results:
Judge's thoughts:
Nick: I like this. I think its definitely the weakest of the songs sent for the FF, but itβs still a very solid cut, and I really like the chorus. might not win you guys the leg but it was still a solid effort! 8/10
Mylo: Unpopular but I prefer Bryce Vineβs song haha. However this is still absolutely a good song, donβt get me wrong. Probably my favourite SZA song, itβs a punchy track that I appreciate heaps. Iβd love to hear more songs in this vain from her! (9/10)
Trilogy: 8/10 (6/7 quality 2/3 theme)
Overall: 25.5.
This fast forward was tough, and you had a pretty good score. In fact, out of all the songs you had the highest lowest score of 8. But I still must remove 3 points from your overall score, sorry.
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Shooter)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: minimalism done right. It feels almost wrong not to enjoy this song seeing how much it changed pop music. but even as a stand-alone song, itβs chill as hell and a great cut. 9.5/10
Mylo: I think most people agree this isnβt Lordeβs best song. It ainβt bad or anything but she made more interesting, more developed and intricate songs in her future. Looking back at this is still pretty impressive, for a person who was younger than me upon release to create a song this snarky and snappy? The maturity here is really a marvel, this view upon economic difference is really poignant to this day. Yet, the sound of the song maybe hasnβt aged too well. (9.5/10)
Sambalada: I have no idea how Lorde could write something like this when she's only 15. Sure the lyrical content has been done before but you would think the first song an aspiring 15-years old musician would write is about their crush or their "inspirational story", not about a commentary on financial gap. Actually this song seemed almost sarcastic in a way. From the lyrics I can take that she doesn't even dislike rich people, but she just acknowledges that those lifestyles are simply not for her. It's a cute theme and it's very well-written. The simple beat with the gorgeous vocal delivery also made the song great. (9.4)
Overall: 28.4
Detour Results:
(Out of Place)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: I was hopeful for this. Stan is one of my favorite Eminem songs, despite my general distaste for Eminem, and Elton John is my favorite artist of all time. I do think Elton fits the song decently well, but I do prefer Didoβs version. however I will say that this collab is unexpected as f**k (5.5 for quality, 3 for theme = 8.5/10)
Mylo: I donβt hate this. At all, I find this totally not atrocious. That is itself a win because I have a bit of a history of hating Eminem lol. I donβt get his appeal at all, I donβt see any positives he brings to the table for me. This song is a more toned down and less obnoxious version of him and it certainly works better than stuff like Just Lose It or Without Me. But I certainly donβt like it, in really any way beyond production. Production wise, itβs actually kinda nice. Eminem is the problem front and centre, his delivery is not for me and for every lyric that connects thereβs another mediocre one to follow. Thankfully, you get some points for theme because imagining ELTON JOHN with, at the time, βdangerousβ rapper Eminem is honestly very unexpected lol. Like, what do they have in common? Does Elton John love being unnecessary angry on a large proportion of his songs too? (2.3 for song, 5 for theme, 7.3 overall).
Woods: I don't think I've heard "Stan" in full to be honest. I didn't know there was another version. And oh Elton sings the chorus too. I'm really not a fan but the lyrics tell a serious story which deserves extra points. From what I've heard of the original, I think I like it better, probably because it's in a different key. (3.5/7 quality + 2/3 theme = 5.5/10)
Overall: 21.3
Second last twice is an achievement in itself, however don't be fooled by positions! This race was MUCH closer than the previous leg. 0.1 points less and you would be eliminated here, that's almost nothing. Thank your lucky stars you're still here, you guys have had a truly lucky break. Rest, recover and give it your best next leg.
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 17, 2020 15:17:35 GMT -5
Sorry to any and all orange lovers out there, but purple has officially beaten you. Team Orange, you are the last team on the mat:
Overall Score: 46.6 Roadblock Rank: #10 | Detour Rank: #2 Bonus from Leg 2: 0.6 (6th place)
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by BrianC)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: this is easily the song Iβm least familiar with in this set. but I canβt deny how great it is. that little guitar line is super memorable and over the song is just a real solid cut. 8.5/10
Mylo: This was probably the most competitive theme weβve had so far. Itβs a theme that really was for the BEST of the best, songs that are considered good enough to be awarded by the biggest song committee. Kiss from A Rose does not compare at all, Iβm sorry. Itβs totally passable and kinda sweet at points. Thatβs bout it for me, apologies. (4.5/10)
Sambalada: This song was the odd one out on the Most Loved Songs RD that was done a while back... and the same thing happened here. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad per se but it does feel a little upstaged by every other songs in this set. It may be just me though so don't worry. Nice vocals and instrumentations but I don't found myself coming back to it much. (6.5)
Overall: 19.5
Detour Results:
(Out of Place)
Judges' Thoughts:
Nick: I love this song haha. It was actually the song I had in mind when writing this detour so take that as you will. but yeah itβs just such a perfect (and thoroughly unexpected!) Song. 7 for quality, 3 for theme = 10/10
Mylo: Remember that time the βbull-riding and boobiesβ song became the longest running #1 ever? Yeah that was fun lol. Fun but very overplayed song, and a very perfectly fitting song for this theme. (4 for quality, 5 for theme, 9 overall)
Woods: I never cared for this song when it was #1 but it really grew on me over time. It's catchy. Not deserving of the year-end #1, but I like it. And this easily wins the competition for theme. I can't believe he was able to get Billy Ray Cyrus on a remix lol. (4.5/7 quality + 3/3 theme = 7.5/10)
Overall: 26.5
Coming last after getting second place on your detour and picking a song as loved as Old Town Road seems almost wrong, and yet here we are. Your problem was that roadblock, it simply couldn't compare to the nine all-time greats and as such you fell too far behind to catch up.
As Nick and I have promised, this is an elimination leg. As you were the last team, even if only by .1 points, you are now eliminated and have been cut from the race. Sorry, you played a respectable game but fell short right when you needed to shine.
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Post by shruggie on Feb 17, 2020 15:19:27 GMT -5
Alexa play Sad by XXXTENTACION
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Post by Sambalada on Feb 17, 2020 15:47:13 GMT -5
The child strikes again!!! How is an indie rock band vocalist jumping on a Daft Punk track a normal collaboration? In 2013?
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House Lannister
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Post by House Lannister on Feb 17, 2020 15:57:58 GMT -5
Basicness wins again. :'( >
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 17, 2020 16:00:15 GMT -5
Legs so far: Team's positions so far: Average placements:
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Post by shruggie on Feb 17, 2020 16:01:44 GMT -5
Brian and Drae are all 6s and 10s
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Post by SHOOTER on Feb 17, 2020 16:06:52 GMT -5
I cannot comprehend how any of the FF songs got points docked for adherence to the "theme" when the theme was literally a song that references a movie or movie star in its title. Y'all are special.
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 17, 2020 16:09:24 GMT -5
I cannot comprehend how any of the FF songs got points docked for adherence to the "theme" when the theme was literally a song that references a movie or movie star in its title. Y'all are special. I promise this wasn't me haha! I didn't want to be rude and ask for them to re-do it but I thought it was clear that the theme was not subjective haha. Perhaps we should add a little banner next to each theme saying "Subjective" or "Objective" to avoid a cynthia-like situation.
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Post by Nick P on Feb 17, 2020 17:39:00 GMT -5
Leg 6: London & ParisChallenge #1: Detour (London)What is a detour? In these challenges, two themes will be available, and teams will choose to send a song for the one they feel more confident in. Be sure to specify which theme you are sending forDetour Theme: The Streets vs Royal SeatsFor this detour, weβll be looking at two (not totally accurate) common depictions of London in entertainmentThe Streets: One common depiction of London in entertainment is a large urban center, specifically the winding city streets. For this detour, you must send a song from the βcity streetsβ: an urban songORRoyal Seats: Another common depiction of London is a place filled to the brim with posh royalty. For this detour, you must send a song representing this viewpoint: a classical/ballad songChallenge #2: Roadblock (Paris)What is a roadblock? In these challenges, only one member of the team can come up with a song to send. No consulting. You'll be on the honor system here. Send in your group pm who will do this road block. They will then without consulting their teammate see the theme and send the song in individual pms. tl;dr only one person sends a song, pick who that is in the group pms, then and only then they see the theme
Consult with your teammate and get your songs in within 36 hours or else your team will NOT have a song in that category and will get an automatic 0/10. Remember that you will be receiving a bonus based on how well you placed overall last week. You're always welcome to ask me and Mylo any questions you have! Good luck everyone!
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 17, 2020 17:48:21 GMT -5
After a few crazy legs, you get a small break... or do you?
Best of luck teams~
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Post by SHOOTER on Feb 17, 2020 17:54:25 GMT -5
Chile...here we go with these broad AF themes. Best of luck y'all!
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House Lannister
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Post by House Lannister on Feb 17, 2020 20:12:08 GMT -5
Brian and Drae are all 6s and 10s Press F to pay respects.
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Post by Nick P on Feb 17, 2020 21:17:38 GMT -5
here's our exit interview with Team Orange, House Lannister and Exclusive how do you feel about your time in the race?
House Lannister: It was fun. I enjoyed working with Exclusive and his taste in music. I don't regret participating. .exclusive: It was a very interesting experience i would say. I got to explore music in a way that I hadn't before so that was great.
do you think you could've/should've done anything different?
House Lannister: I don't regret doing Kiss from a Rose and Bohemian Rhapsody. Those were good songs. I can't help what the judges thought of them. .exclusive: Other than knowing what songs the judges liked, i can't think of anything else to be honest. I think me and House Lannister did a great job with each round.
any predictions?
House Lannister: I think it's going to come down to MOD/District 12 and BB/Walt. .exclusive: samoπ¦ 's team for the win!
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Post by Nick P on Feb 18, 2020 21:52:36 GMT -5
Leg 6 Songs: Challenge #1: Detour (London)The Streets Songs:A$AP Rocky ft. Skepta - Praise The Lord (Da Shine)Drake - Nice For WhatRoyal Seats Songs:Adele - Someone Like YouJoji - Slow Dancing in the DarkLeona Lewis - Bleeding LoveMariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet DayP!nk - Glitter in the AirTchaikovsky - Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act 2: No. 10, ScΓ¨ne (Moderato)Whitney Houston - I Have Nothingand joining us to judge this challenge is Adrian C. π and ExclusiveNote to the Judges: This theme is "objective", so we will not be accepting "theme points" for this detourChallenge #2: Roadblock (Paris)The Theme: The City of LoveParis is famously known as the city of love. For this roadblock, you must send a love songThe Songs:Carly Rae Jepsen - Run Away with MeChristina Aguilera - Unless It's With YouElton John - Your SongLady Gaga - Bad RomanceRihanna - Kiss it BetterSara Bareilles - Love SongTaylor Swift - LoverThe Cure - Friday I'm in LoveThe Cure - Lovesong
and joining us to judge this challenge is rainie and House Lannister Note to the Judges: This theme is "subjective", so we will be accepting theme points should you choose to include them
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 21, 2020 5:44:01 GMT -5
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Post by Trilogy on Feb 21, 2020 6:05:44 GMT -5
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Post by Mylo13 π on Feb 21, 2020 15:31:02 GMT -5
Should actually be fixed lol.
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Post by Nick P on Feb 22, 2020 11:57:09 GMT -5
the results are typed out and will be coming in ~5 hours
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Post by shruggie on Feb 22, 2020 14:18:01 GMT -5
watch us go out folks
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