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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on May 27, 2020 23:54:45 GMT -5
#20. End Of The Road - Boyz II MenThis one had a Smokey Robinson Motown ballad vibe to it. That's really why I liked it. It was also very pleasant to listen to. #19. Make It Happen - Mariah CareyThis one was pretty decent dancepop diddy. I liked her vocals duh, but I also dug the bass line. #18. Rhythm Is A Dancer - Snap!I was never a big fan of Eurodance. It was like High Energy for Westerners. American market never got used to the bpms of Hi- Energy. Something about it being to fast. Please. It was Italian and all that, but I figured if you didn't have the stuff enough to produce Italo and Eurobeat you just did Eurodance. For me this was too simple in the synths. It really didn't showcase a proper Verse -bridge chorus like a song should. The Japanese Parapara scene Eurobeat blows this stuff out of the water. The vocals were also not hyped enough like real High Energy. The only thing I kinda dug was the galloping rhythm that kinda resembles High Energy, but again way too simple. Plus the rapping was just inserted to appeal to Westerners. Eh its alright for club music, but I won't return to this music on my own. #17. Free Your Mind - En VogueThis song was cool. It was like Glam band played the music in the background. It has that big arena sound I love, and the girls were really singing it with conviction. Loved the whole runway scene in the MV too. #16. Tears In Heaven - Eric ClaptonI've covered my thoughts about this song in other Rds. It even made my top 100 songs of the year. I was never a big Eric Clapton fan, but these song really gets the message through.
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Post by mamooshka on May 28, 2020 8:19:40 GMT -5
Btw, I remember a pop-rock radio station talking about the Red Hot + Dance album and they played Madonna's contribution to the album. At that point, I was surprised that a new M song was just thrown there without being promoted. (I didn't know about Spotlight at that time...) In fact, Supernatural was an old track by the time a remixed version appeared on that 1992 fundraising compilation. Stephen Bray and Madge wrote it during the True Blue recording sessions in 1986. It didn't make the cut, and was repurposed as the B-side to Cherish, the third single from Like A Prayer. It reappeared (replacing two of the original album tracks) in the 30th anniversary remaster of LAP, which was released to streaming platforms last year.
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Post by cedric on May 28, 2020 8:35:02 GMT -5
This grew on me so much after I sent my rankings, should have been in my top 20.
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Post by gonecountry on May 28, 2020 8:53:24 GMT -5
#15
Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover Sophie B. Hawkins
Total Points: 2333
Billboard Hot 100: 5
Billboard Top 100 of 1992: 34
From: Tongues and Tails
The debut single from Sophie B. Hawkins, "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" was released in March of 1992 and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also managed Top 10 placements in nearly a dozen other countries.
damn, I wish this had made the top 10. If you had ever watched 90210 in the early years, this would have been in your top 10....
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Post by Glove Slap on May 28, 2020 9:26:55 GMT -5
Both this and RTT were way lower on my list than they should have been (I essentially kept moving songs above them), but I maintain the ITC is the best single off Dangerous, and both Who Is It and Give In To Me are far superior as well.
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Post by Unhinged on May 28, 2020 9:34:21 GMT -5
Top 10 tomorrow!
The Top 10
"Bohemian Rhapsody" - Queen "Can't Let Go" - Mariah Carey "Friday I'm In Love" - The Cure "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" - En Vogue "Mysterious Ways" - U2 "One" - U2 "Real Love" - Mary J. Blige "Remember The Time" - Michael Jackson "Smells Like Teen Spirit" - Nirvana "Under The Bridge" - Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Post by gonecountry on May 28, 2020 9:52:46 GMT -5
Finally >>>> Can't Let Go. Yes, Mariah is a better singer, but who the heck even remembers the words to Can't Let Go? I think Finally is much more of a classic
The rest of the top 10 is pretty solid, even though I'm not much of a MJ fan.
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Post by Glove Slap on May 28, 2020 10:46:05 GMT -5
Pleasantly surprised that both U2 songs made it in.
1, 2, 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 19, 23, 76
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Post by theseanyg on May 28, 2020 11:49:05 GMT -5
November Rain for sure deserved top 10.
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Post by BB🌕 on May 28, 2020 12:25:48 GMT -5
I should’ve ranked Finally at number one
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2020 13:00:26 GMT -5
My #1 & #100 in top 10!
Only #1 & #6 from my top 10 rest
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2020 13:03:07 GMT -5
Btw It would be good to have atats before 1op 10
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Post by jenglisbe on May 28, 2020 13:12:44 GMT -5
Stephen Bray and Madge wrote it during the True Blue recording sessions in 1986. It didn't make the cut, and was repurposed as the B-side to Cherish, the third single from Like A Prayer. It reappeared (replacing two of the original album tracks) in the 30th anniversary remaster of LAP, which was released to streaming platforms last year. Wow. It's weird to me they would replace 2 songs on what is a landmark album for her. I can do without "Act of Contrition," though I get its purpose on the album, but it's still odd to me. Don't see the love for Remember the Time other than it being MJ. This one can go at any point. Funny, because I feel the same way, but about "Black and White". And for U2's songs, and The Cure's song, and Mariah Carey's last song, and Guns n' Roses' song... U2's "One" is a general classic. Mary J Blige of course covered it, but it's also often on "Best of the 90s" lists. At Acclaimed Music its ranked at #4 for 1992 (that site compiles critics lists). "November Rain" has certainly endured. It has over 1.36 billion views on YouTube, which is #4 among all videos pre-2010.
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Post by singingrulebritannia on May 28, 2020 13:43:56 GMT -5
Dude...read a little closer. "I don't see the love for" just means I don't like the song and don't get why it's so popular. I wasn't denying those tracks were popular in the first place.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2020 15:37:21 GMT -5
The main appeal I see in November Rain is that it's 9 minutes long. Otherwise, it's a pretty overrated track.
Yeah, I see UTB winning this.
Also, while I'm aware Disintegration is the best thing Cure's done, I still love FIIL, and put it up there with their best.
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Post by Juanca on May 28, 2020 21:38:31 GMT -5
Btw, I remember a pop-rock radio station talking about the Red Hot + Dance album and they played Madonna's contribution to the album. At that point, I was surprised that a new M song was just thrown there without being promoted. (I didn't know about Spotlight at that time...) In fact, Supernatural was an old track by the time a remixed version appeared on that 1992 fundraising compilation. Stephen Bray and Madge wrote it during the True Blue recording sessions in 1986. It didn't make the cut, and was repurposed as the B-side to Cherish, the third single from Like A Prayer. It reappeared (replacing two of the original album tracks) in the 30th anniversary remaster of LAP, which was released to streaming platforms last year. Buuuuuuttttt why was LAP butchered for its 30th anniversary??!!! No one should ever alter any part of that masterpiece. No album track should be deleted!
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on May 28, 2020 23:37:30 GMT -5
Even tho I like the Nirvana party rock jam the fact that "November Rain" is out before that is the WTF of the week. :o I only hope Classic rock beats out grunge o else there will be hell to pay. #15. Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover - Sophie B. HawkinsThis song is alright. Good chorus, but damn I wish this song had better percussion. #14. November Rain - Guns 'N RosesEpic Hair Metal Power ballad misses the top 10. Welcome to PULSE Pop rank downs. For me this song is just as awesome as any Warrant ,Aersomith or Def Leppard Powerballad. #13. Diamonds And Pearls - Prince and The New Power GenerationThis is probably one of the last songs I really dug from Prince & co., The rest of his stuff became too out there for me. Also the song is about those two dancer chicks. #12. Black Or White - Michael JacksonGuitar oriented Michael Jackson jam out before that other Michael Jackson song. Welcome to PULSE pop rank downs. This song was also one of the last if not the last M.J. I really dug. If you really pay attention that epic guitar riff kinda resembles another 80's classic from John Cougar titled "Hurts So Good". #11. Finally - CeCe PenistonMediocre housey song almost makes the top 10. This is what happens when more melodic song are tanked. Anyway I certainly hate this song a whole lot more now that it shows up this high.
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Post by Juanca on May 29, 2020 1:46:23 GMT -5
15. Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover (30): this sounded unique back then with an interesting, different production. I liked the dreamy vibe and vocals. It was a personal top 5.
14. November Rain (1): EXCUUUSE MEE??!!!! This sounds as epic today as it sounded back in 1992. Outstanding melody and instrumentation, with real musicianship in all the different parts of this song. Pianos, guitars, violins, rock drums... from AC ballad to power ballad to stronger rock, with great vocals to guide us through this musical journey. I mean this was like something Queen could’ve done. Loved it from first listen. It was in my top 5 songs of the year, and it’s remained one of my favorite rock ballads of the 90s.
13. Diamonds And Pearls (31): This was a nice, elegant tune, where NPG vocals and music shone. At the same time this wasn’t my cup of tea. I did rank Cream and 7, but this wasn’t a genre I was into back then. I’ve grown to like it better with time, so I’m fine with this being in the teens and not making the top 10.
12. Black Or White (19): I remember the video reveal that year and the launch of this era. Definition of EPIC. The song was pretty good, with a strong riff, a good mix of dance pop and rock and even rap (that guitar-laden bridge is great, and the rap that followed despite its cheese somewhat worked for me). Back home it was his biggest hit since State of Shock, and the biggest for the entire era by far. It was a personal chart-topper as well.
11. Finally (29): my favorite Cece song, made it to the runner up spot on my personal chart. I liked the version without the extra piano (which sounded too extra to me), as it highlighted the percussion, string, synth sounds that gave it a darker mood (which was distorted with that happy piano! Lol). Very nice beat, and great vocals, including the layered prechorus. I’ve always wished the chorus were most elaborated tho, as it gets repetitive after a while.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2020 3:43:04 GMT -5
Btw It would be good to have atats before 1op 10 😉 Stats / top
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Post by Glove Slap on May 29, 2020 8:54:45 GMT -5
I'm fine with any of the remaining entries winning.
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