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Post by Sambalada on May 6, 2020 18:04:43 GMT -5
Movement chart: Hall of Fame: Amy Winehouse - "Back To Black" Ariana Grande & The Weeknd - "Love Me Harder" Charli XCX & Christine & The Queens - "Gone" Coldplay - "Don't Panic" Dua Lipa - "Don't Start Now" Johnny Cash - "Hurt" Kanye West - "Through The Wire" Kanye West feat. Pusha T - "Runaway" Kendrick Lamar - "The Art Of Peer Pressure" Lauryn Hill - "Ex-Factor" Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - "Ain't No Mountain Enough" Michael Jackson - "Billie Jean" OutKast - "Rosa Parks" Sigur Rós - "Hoppípolla" The Cure - "Lovesong" The Ronettes - "Sleigh Ride" The Supremes - "You Keep Me Hangin' On" Ultravox - "Vienna"
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Post by Sambalada on May 6, 2020 18:14:47 GMT -5
ROUND FIVE - NETFLIX & CHILL
Featured Song: Sufjan Stevens - "Mystery Of Love" (from Call Me By Your Name)
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The adults in quarantine are spending their time binge watching movies and TV shows. This round resolves around them. Send a movie/tv show soundtrack.
Deadline: May 9th 4PM EST
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Post by Sambalada on May 6, 2020 18:39:33 GMT -5
When you send songs, please also tell me what movie/tv show the song is for :)
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Post by 𝓲𝓽'𝓼.𝓰𝓿 on May 6, 2020 18:42:27 GMT -5
Did someone said soundtracks?!?! This will be fun to watch!
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Post by fearlessarrow on May 6, 2020 19:17:47 GMT -5
Yes I am that Taylor stan that sent both Taylor and Kanye in a single game lol
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Post by Sambalada on May 8, 2020 14:45:52 GMT -5
ROUND FIVE - THE SONGS
Adele - "Skyfall" Audrey Hepburn - "Moon River" Bee Gees - "Stayin' Alive" Blondie - "Call Me" Ellie Goulding - "Love Me Like You Do" Erykah Badu feat. Common - "Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip-Hop)" Little Simz - "Venom" Michael Cera feat. Sharon Van Etten - "Best I Can" Michael Sembello - "Maniac" Public Enemy - "Fight The Power" The Psychedelic Furs - "Love My Way" Warren G - "Regulate" Whitney Houston - "I Will Always Love You"
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Post by singingrulebritannia on May 9, 2020 1:39:18 GMT -5
Late but this is what my Mr. Brightside review was referencing btw
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Post by Sambalada on May 10, 2020 20:02:35 GMT -5
ROUND FIVE - RESULTS
Welcome to the fifth elimination ceremony! Tonight we'll see who is the sixth contestant to leave the competition. I'm inviting another guest judge to join our judging panel, @crapkuki23, so please welcome. With seven judges voting, the winner for this round is...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} MATT!Public Enemy - "Fight The Power"from Do The Right Thing You've had your up and down but this time you get your turn on top!Sambalada: "Wow they're angry. I like these kind of songs because usually they're trying to deliver a message and their anger is pouring out. I don't really understand the message in this song but it's a great tune. The industrial-like production sounds great and the overall product is top quality." (8.6)Walt: "I love how anthemic and high-energy this is. I could see myself listening to this whenever I’m mad at the establishment, whether it’s the US government or my teachers lol." (8.6)Gates: "No Public Enemy song represents the duo more accurately than Fight The Power, so it being their best-known song is a no-brainer (though I don't think it's their best). Smartly chosen simple funk sample, filled out with trippy sound effects, cuts, and noises. Chuck D is at his defiant best, basically every line here could be its own slogan." (8.1)Mayman: "The chorus is a little repetitive but I really like the verses. The beat is pretty cool as well." (9.3)Hamed: "A cultural classic, I love the production and the anthemic message but aside from that I never cared for this song all too much aside from it's message really. I do love the sax solo in the song too, cause who doesn't love a good sax solo." (7.7)BB: (8.4)Crap: "This, is THE rap song. I'll admit, the production itself seems simple for the 80s, but I swear, no other song can convey that title better than this track can. Any other prior attempt either amounts to a great song, or basic as hell AC music. The lyrics and the absolute kick ass delivery spewing out of the Enemies is enough to get you pumped. Also, this probably has the single greatest diss to Elvis (MOTHER f**k HIM AND JOHN WAYNE) that no one can ever top. Just yes, this is literally top 5 tier of all of rap music." (9.7)TOTAL: 60.4 | AVERAGE: 8.63The second best is...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} DISTRICT!The Psychedelic Furs - "Love My Way"from Call Me By Your NameYou been hanging at the bottom lately but you seem to come back with a vengeance! You're the only person to not get a single score under 8.Sambalada: "Y'ALL the ICONIC dance scene on Call Me By Your Name! I first heard it when I watched the movie and that 30 seconds scene is enough for me to fall in love with the song. The xylophone melody is so catchy and easily stuck in my head. The song has great instrumentations and nice vocals. Its usage in the movie is perfectly placed and I'm giving it bonus points." (9.8)Walt: "This is a song I heard a lot as a kid, so it brings back happy memories lol. The marimba line is catchy af and I love the chorus." (8.4)Gates: "Another choice that recently appeared in one of my personal rankdowns, so you know I love seeing it here. Hyper-stylized, smoky new wave, centered around hooky marimbas and synths. The wonky, thumping rhythm section works to the benefit of the song's message about breaking conventions of expression, delivered sensually by the killer vocal talents of Richard Butler." (8.4)Mayman: "The instrumental is really cool. I think it makes the whole song enjoyable. A nice discovery!" (8.5)Hamed: "Never heard this song before, I really like this production and the melody. The song sounds familiar, oh it's from CMBYN, thats why. I like the song, definitely one of my favorite discoveries from this round." (8.0)Eidde: (8.2)Eidde: “Okay, I'm going to be that guy. This was IN CMBYN, but it wasn't from it. But the rules say otherwise whatever, this is 80's rock at one of it's finest, and it's from a pretty memorable scene anyways. I just dig that xylophone beat so much." (8.7)TOTAL: 60.0 | AVERAGE: 8.57The third best is...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} CHARMANDER!Blondie - "Call Me"from American GigoloYou want to send some other choices after the songs are posted but your original pick did more than fine. Congrats!Sambalada: "I really love the energy both the instrumentations and vocals are bringing in this song. It pumped my blood up good and makes this song very enjoyable. The hook could be stronger but there's nothing wrong about it." (8.6)Walt: "A classic of the ‘80’s and for a good reason, the instrumentation on this song kicks so much ass and Debbie Harry’s vocals here are great." (8.5)Gates: "Blondie as a band work together phenomenally here. At their peak they knew how to play a song that could be read either as straightforward catchiness or as hard rocking and technical as the same time. Debbie Harry's singing also had a special allure that no one could replicate." (8.3)Mayman: "This is nice. I like that the songs long it just works really well. The different ad libs throughout the song is cool. The chorus is obviously awesome and my favorite part." (8.7)Hamed: "Another 80s classic, I love the new wave mixed with dance-rock sound courtesy due to Giorgio Moroder lending his production effort to this song. Debbie's voice and the live instrumentation on this are still amazing that I am kept interested for the whole 8 minutes of the song. I honestly love Blondie and it's been looong overdue to revisit their stuff again." (10)BB: (8.0) Crap: "Oh yeah this was in a movie. But yeah, a pretty memorable 80s song I guess. It's not one of my absolute favorites, but the memorable guitar and Blondies' performance in this make this worth it." (7.8) TOTAL:59.9 | AVERAGE: 8.56
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{Spoiler}{Spoiler} SLIPPERY!Michael Sembello - "Maniac"from FlashdanceSambalada: "This is one of the best songs from the '80s that isn't by Madonna, in my opinion. The production is just perfect and it has a super strong hook. Basically a perfect formula to make a pop song." (9.4)Walt: "I’m a sucker for this ‘80’s sound. The production on this song is so fun, lol. The chorus hits really hard too, the verses could be better I guess but it’s worth it in the end. I think I would’ve gone with Irene Cara’s “What A Feeling” if we’re talking the Flashdance soundtrack, but this is still a jam." (8.6)Gates: "Sembello himself isn't much of a vocalist, and the lyrics are sort of dodgy and unfocused. Good thing he's got a well-composed and produced song to fall back on, then. It's quite an enjoyable hi-NRG-ish synthpop track with a sinister tone." (6.8)Mayman: "This was a nice discovery. I like the instrumental a lot and his vocals go really good along with it." (8.7)Hamed: "Easily one of my favorite songs of all time, the classic 80's synth-pop and Michael's voice fit amazingly well. There also is this unnerving undertone to the song, probably in due part to Sembello having this song in mind to be used for a slasher film with different lyrics. Also that bridge and guitar solo, which Sembello did himself for the song. I was hoping someone would send this song and I am glad it happened, you earned yourself an easy 10 from me, especially since this song even fits its film perfectly." (10)BB: (8.3) Crap: “Oh yes, this one. I think I have a feeling to who sent this. First things first, Flashdance (the movie, not the song) is an overrated knock-off of Saturday Night Fever. Second of all, this song should be automatic 80's cinematic music cheese for me. I mean, even the production kinda sounds limited for the 80s. Yet, this is still a pretty damn memorable song. I mean, how can I not like that chorus or even that corny beat? I can't knock this down." (7.6) TOTAL: 59.4 | AVERAGE: 8.49
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{Spoiler}{Spoiler} ZACH!Little Simz - "Venom"from Top BoySambalada: "Come through production! Seriously, the dark almost haunted house-esque production sound so damn good. Her flow also works so well with it. My God, this is one hell of a discovery." (9.0)Walt: "Yo this is fire, Little Simz’ flow here is incredible and I love how haunting and spooky the production is here with the strings especially. I could see myself playing this a lot in October lol." (8.9)Gates: "Oooh, a sneaky way to fit one of my favorite albums of 2019 into the selections, I appreciate this. Simz is definitely showing off on this track, and its not to her detriment at all. Varied and refined flows, punchy rhymes, and content that is both fun and incisive. Of course, the beat's alternating between dark ambience and horror strings over those sizzling drums is something I also love." (8.8)Mayman: "It's not bad, although it's not something I would listen to. Def wouldn't have thought to something like this in, so good for you for digging deep." (7.7)Hamed: "Gonna give you props for sending something that is pretty unknown, risky move. I think it pays off well, her bars are fire and her flow is really good too. The lyrics are very well written and the beat fits really well. This was a a pretty good surprise, bravo for you and going the risky route." (8.0)BB: (9.3)Crap: “Venom - This is my first exposure to Simz. Yeah, I'm sure even this is far from her best song. But yeah overall, I definitely feel like she's a pretty damn good lyricist and she has a good flow. I'm not really the one to dive into the themes of this song, but yep, this is good." (7.7)TOTAL: 59.4 | AVERAGE: 8.49Next...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} NICK PERKINS!Bee Gees - "Stayin' Alive"from Saturday Night FeverSambalada: "A classic for a reason. One of the songs from the disco era that has stood the test of time. Nobody can deny their bodies to move around to the bassline. It also has one of the most memorable melody of all time. Truly a timeless song." (9.2)Walt: "Iconic. That groove is untouchable and the song itself just makes me feel really confident lol. It’s cheesy, sure, but it works." (8.5)Gates: "I'd put this as the Bee Gees second-best song--1st would be "Nights on Broadway". The instrumental is exactly what you'd want out of high-production-value disco, it's so tight and funky. And the poised falsetto combined with the bravado of the lyrics is a combination that you think wouldn't work, but you're totally sold on by the end of the first verse." (8.0)Mayman: "I like it. It's a classic and the chorus is catchy. Not much else to say besides that." (8.8)Hamed: "I know this forever an iconic song from an iconic scene from a very classic film, but I honestly never cared for it much outside it's use in memes. It's a funky groovy song, I love the production, but I never been crazy over it. I never come back to listen to it on my own but if it comes on I don't mind it." (7.2)BB: (7.1)Crap: “Insert obligatory Corona joke. But yeah, this still kicks ass to this day and is the most iconic from the Bee Gees. That riff that opens the song is iconic enough as it is, along with the performance of the Gees themselves. Yeah I can't do justice with this one. It just kicks ass." (9.5)TOTAL: 58.3 | AVERAGE: 8.33Next...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} WILLAPTED!Warren G - Regulate"from Above The RimSambalada: "I always think it's a good song. The groovy production was its strongest asset for sure. Hard not to move your head to the beat of the music. The flow is also nice but overall, I think it relies on the production to make it sounds good." (7.5)Walt: "Great, unexpected choice. The production here is so f**king smooth and Warren G & Nate Dogg’s verses here are on point." (9.2)Gates: ""You see, I hit him on accident...but then, I kidnapped him on purpose! That gangster enough for you?" "Little brother, you don't get it. You don't gotta be all gangster to make it in the rap game! You gotta find a style that fits, and you're not hard.....you're smooth."" (8.2)Mayman: "This is a nice little song. It's similar to other stuff they did at the time but it's still enjoyable. The verses are my favorite part." (8.3)Hamed: "Ohhh I know this song, I forgot it by name though. I like Warren G and Nate Dogg's parts pretty equally, the production is really catchy, and I enjoy the song altogether. I really like the production on this song, it is really catchy." (7.6)BB: (8.8)Eidde: "Regulate - That sample. The most iconic thing about this. A rap song turning a Michael freakin' Mcdonald beat into one of the most chill and laidback Rap songs of the 90's. Adding along with Nate Dogg once again acing it in a rap song. This is one iconic jam from the 90s." (8.6)TOTAL: 58.2 | AVERAGE: 8.31Next...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} ADRIAN C.!Adele - "Skyfall"from SkyfallSambalada: "Haven't watched many Bond movies, including this one but the song really give this dark atmosphere that works so well in a movie trailer. My problem is that I don't think the song structure is well-written. It's always been a problem since I heard it for the first time in 2013, and I haven't totally warmed up to it." (6.7)Walt: "This is one of the best Bond themes IMO. I love how orchestral and lush the instrumentation is and Adele sounds wonderful as usual, it fits the movie really well." (8.7)Gates: "In terms of Bond movies I remember seeing in theaters, there's only Die Another Day and Skyfall. You can probably guess which one I prefer lol. Stylistically, Adele is the most Shirley Bassey-esque voice in the mainstream we've had in a long time, so it was a good opportunity for the series to make a return to Goldfinger jazzy orchestral pop. Lyrics aren't amazing but they fit the plot." (6.7)Mayman: "I enjoy this, although a little less than I did a few years ago. I think it takes a little too long to pickup and when it does it's not by much. Still overall a good song with good vocals." (8.2)Hamed: "The theatrical feeling the song emits is stellar and I do think it's one of the best themes for the Bond films. Adele's voice is wonderful and the instrumentation backing it is well done. I don't listen to this often but I enjoy every time I do listen to it due to Adele's vocal performance." (8.5)BB: (8.3)Crap: “Skyfall - From one of the best Bond films out of his filmography, comes perhaps one of it's most memorable 007 themes, and still almost the best of Craigs run (Almost being Chris Cornells Casino Royale theme still exists). Between Adele's powerful performance, who was the BEST person they could've chose for this, plus the damn epic production in this theme, yeah this kicks ass." (9.0)TOTAL: 56.1 | AVERAGE: 8.01Next...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} BORN!Audrey Hepburn - "Moon River"from Breakfast At Tiffany'sSambalada: "A cute little song from the iconic film sung by the legend herself. They could've remastered this better, it almost sound like they did nothing at all lmao. But that's not an issue I'm gonna criticize. The instrumentation is pretty and she sang the melody well. A beautiful little tune." (8.1)Walt: "This is just a really sweet little song. The vocal mastering isn’t of the best quality, but what do you expect lol." (7.9)Gates: "Moon River is a wonderfully-written, quaint little song, in a way that's hard for perfomers to screw up. Hepburn's attempt here almost seems like a precursor to twee; it's wistful and winkingly sweet. Recording quality kind of does a disservice to the lone guitar but it's not enough to sink the song." (7.8)Mayman: "I saw Breakfast at Tiffany's and was hoping for 7 rings. Kidding. This was cute and something I don't think I would normally like but it works?" (7.4)Hamed: "Wow I am surprised to see this here, definitely did not expect it. Audrey Hepburn's voice sounds beautiful and the simple instrumentation fits like a glove. Although there isn't much to the song, it is a lovely song piece and it did serve as a integral part of Breakfast At Tiffany's." (8.3)BB: (7.2)Crap: "Alright, if someone sent Frank's cover from When They See Us, it would be an automatic 10. But yeah, the original is still pretty and memorable. Though whenever I think of Breakfast At Tiffanys...either Mickey Rooney doing yellowface, or dear god, the ending. YOU DO NOT DO THAT WITH CATS..." (8.5)TOTAL: 55.2 | AVERAGE: 7.89Next...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} SHRUGGIE!Whitney Houston - "I Will Always Love You"from The BodyguardSambalada: "This song is gonna stay in my heart forever. It was mostly nostalgia that makes me love this song as much as I do, it's the first ballad I have loved as a child. Everything placed perfectly in this song. It's actually a rare song that I would give a perfect 10, but I can't deny that in this selection of songs, this is the most unoriginal choice so I'm taking off a few points for that." (9.7)Walt: "In all honesty, I think I somewhat prefer the Dolly Parton original, it feels a lot more intimate and heartfelt and reflects the lyrics better IMO. But this song is iconic for a reason. Whitney’s vocals here are just excellent. I know a lot of people think her vocals here are too over-the-top, but it works for me." (8.2)Gates: "One of many good case studies on how to destroy respectable songwriting. The original IWALY is a great if not mindblowing recording. But in the hands of Whitney Houston, whose ballads I've never liked, it becomes schlock. Although the song doesn't start out that way; I do enjoy the a cappella intro. But then the instrumental starts, and it's basically the most canned, faceless, plastic production one could've given a song like this. Eventually Whitney herself exacerbates the problem by turning up the bluster 1000 notches too high. It's the equivalent of putting food in the microwave for an eternity so it loses all flavor. Just because you have a good voice doesn't mean you can't have terrible techinque." (4.6)Mayman: "This is a classic. She sounds amazing and one of her best songs she ever recorded. This is definitely my favorite song from this entire round." (9.6)Hamed: "God I know this is a classic but it is so f**king slow and takes forever to build up. Yeah Whitney sounds amazing but god the song is such a slog, there isn't much going on to be honest. It was always one of my least favorite singles from Whitney, if you wanted to send a Whitney song why didn't you send Queen Of The Night or I Have Nothing." (6.6)BB: (7.9)Crap: "Yet another song that nowadays, is a little hard to take seriously. Thank you This Is The End and Far From Home. However, despite this, this is still a pretty powerful ass performance from Whitney. The last half is still pretty iconic and memorable for me." (8.3)TOTAL: 54.9 | AVERAGE: 7.84The last person to escape the bottom two is...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} FEARLESS!Erykah Badu feat. Common - "Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip-Hop"from Brown SugarSambalada: "I always passively enjoy this song. Like it's not a song I would seek out when I had the chance, but I like to listen to it if it came on. The melody is just average but the chorus is damn good though. The production is nice and slick. I like it enough." (7.7)Walt: "I do honestly think this runs a little long, but it’s great otherwise. Erykah’s vocals are really cool and the beat is a vibe." (8.1)Gates: "I'm always down for Erykah Badu's brand of subtle, outside-the-box soul. Even when the instrumental is a little more dated than her usual fare, and the vocal melody doesn't give her much room tO play around vocally, she still leaves an interesting stamp on the songwriting. Cool idea to have Common feature on a song that kind of responds to his own song "I Used To Love H.E.R."" (7.3)Mayman: "This is a whole vibe. I really like it. That bass reverb (I think that's what it's called) that's part of the instrumental is reallly cool. A nice discovery!" (8.8)Hamed: "This song was always pleasant but I honestly never cared for it too much and it goes on for quite a while that I get bored halfway in. If you cut off 2 minutes from this it would be better." (6.0)BB: (7.9)Crap: “I'm not gonna lie, as much as I get on people for being harsh on Badu in RDs, she's to me, just good. This song though is pretty chill though. Just a simple love song (which I'm guessing it's a metaphor to how Hip Hop changed bottom and Common's lives). While it isn't one of my favorites, this is still a pretty good throwback." (7.9)TOTAL: 53.7 | AVERAGE: 7.67
After being a big hit with the judges the previous round, you deliver a polarizing performance this time. At least you don't completely nosedive. Which means the bottom two are...{Spoiler}{Spoiler}
SURFBOARDT & VIOLET
Surfboardt, since the first round, you have been slowly climbing and you even finish top 5 last time. It's a shame that your song this time make you go back down. Violet, you've been impressing the judges and even won two rounds ago, but are you slowing down now?
One of you will be eliminated.
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Post by Nick P on May 10, 2020 20:04:52 GMT -5
wait I actually did okay this time whaaaat
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on May 10, 2020 20:09:46 GMT -5
IWALY is one of Dolly's magnum opuses but a 4.6 for Whitney's rendition?! </3
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Post by fearlessarrow on May 10, 2020 20:22:59 GMT -5
I plunged harder than "Look What You Made Me Do" fell on pop radio Still managed to survive another round though~
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Post by MoD on May 10, 2020 20:27:09 GMT -5
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Post by shruggie on May 10, 2020 20:30:46 GMT -5
Just as I predicted gates was my biggest threat
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2020 20:32:06 GMT -5
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Post by Sambalada on May 10, 2020 20:39:39 GMT -5
The last person to advance to the next round is...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} VIOLET!Michael Cera feat. Sharon Van Etten - "Best I Can"from DinaSambalada: "I actually never listened to this song before this game and it has a good first impression on me. I love the production, it's very cute and catchy, and it also has a nice buildup. The instrumental break is magical. Sharon also served a solid performance overall." (8.5)Walt: "I didn’t know MoD had a music career! I actually really like how dreamy and childish this sounds lol." (8.1)Gates: "When career actors make music, it's almost never good. The way this song started out I was concerned, because it seemed to be heading down the road of 'basic cutesy indie pop song played awkwardly'. But as the song went on, the melodies evolved and the textures threw in new elements to where by the end, I was really enjoying it. It doesn't hurt that the lyrics are actually touching, and the presence of Van Etten's voice always elevates any song." (7.9)Mayman: "This is pretty boring. It sounds like a toddler playing with a sound keyboard. The vocals are good though and def saves the song." (6.8)Hamed: "This is a cute little song I guess, Sharon sounds alright, I am assuming Michael did the production cause I don't hear him here. Aside from that, it's not something that I would ever come back to, but it's not bad. even though the production sounds like kid playing with a xylophone." (5.7)BB: (5.2)Crap: "Aww, nobody sent his ballad with Page from Juno? But yeah, overall, this does sound nice and I do like the synths in it. Nothing much I can say, but another pass from me." (7.5) TOTAL: 49.7 | AVERAGE: 7.1
You took risk. Sometimes it pays off and sometimes it doesn't. Anyways, thank your lucky stars because shanté you stay.Which means...
{Spoiler}{Spoiler} SURFBOARDT, I'm sorry but you've been eliminated.
Ellie Goulding - "Love Me Like You Do" from Fifty Shades Of Grey
Sambalada: "This is one of the songs that sound better when it's a hit because now I don't hear the 'special' thing that makes me fall head over heels in love for this song a couple years ago. That aside, this is still a well-executed pop song. Beautiful production and catchy melody." (9.0) Walt: "Ouch, it’s Ellie’s worst pre-2019 single :/ I honestly just find this song really flat and boring (like most 50 Shades songs), though the production is pretty nice. Sending this was a choice." (5.4) Gates: "This song feels so empty. It's the epitome of gesturing to an "epic" "sexy" sound and thinking that'll enough to satisfy without putting any weight of meaning behind it. The melodies are no more than been-here-done-that (with the repetitive chorus going straight into obnoxiousness), and Ellie doesn't even feel like the right voice to deliver the lyrics in the first place." (3.9) Mayman: "This is nice. I like the explosive final part of the song. It's pretty catchy and I used to love it back in 2015." (7.9) Hamed: "This was probably the first single from Ellie that I didn't care for so much, the chorus is repetitive and a little annoying. I do like the verses more than the chorus but honestly Ellie has done so much better. I also think this song onwards Ellie got weaker and weaker with her music, nothing from her has lived up to her Lights or Halcyon for me since." (6.5) BB: (6.2) Crap: “Completely ignoring the abuse-glorifying porn this is from, I still dig this a lot. Ellie's performance with the beautiful melody and production make this one worth remembering." (8.0) TOTAL: 46.9 | AVERAGE: 6.7
Sadly the one time you don't move up on the movement chart is the one where you get eliminated. Sashay away! Thank you for participating!
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willapted33
9x Platinum Member
blonded
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Post by willapted33 on May 10, 2020 20:42:12 GMT -5
good
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Post by shruggie on May 10, 2020 20:48:18 GMT -5
How am I able to correctly predict the last place song for five consecutive rounds lol
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Post by Mayman on May 10, 2020 20:52:32 GMT -5
How am I able to correctly predict the last place song for five consecutive rounds lol are you sure you're not the trouble squad leader?
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Post by shruggie on May 10, 2020 21:01:44 GMT -5
How am I able to correctly predict the last place song for five consecutive rounds lol are you sure you're not the trouble squad leader? I'm surprised you of all people are saying that.
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Sambalada
8x Platinum Member
Founder of Rankdown ca. 2016
Mmmmmmmm....
Joined: June 2016
Posts: 8,687
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Post by Sambalada on May 10, 2020 21:02:06 GMT -5
Movement chart: Hall of Fame: Amy Winehouse - "Back To Black" Ariana Grande & The Weeknd - "Love Me Harder" Charli XCX & Christine & The Queens - "Gone" Coldplay - "Don't Panic" Dua Lipa - "Don't Start Now" Johnny Cash - "Hurt" Kanye West - "Through The Wire" Kanye West feat. Pusha T - "Runaway" Kendrick Lamar - "The Art Of Peer Pressure" Lauryn Hill - "Ex-Factor" Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - "Ain't No Mountain Enough" Michael Jackson - "Billie Jean" OutKast - "Rosa Parks" Public Enemy - "Fight The Power" Sigur Rós - "Hoppípolla" The Cure - "Lovesong" The Ronettes - "Sleigh Ride" The Supremes - "You Keep Me Hangin' On" Ultravox - "Vienna"
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Sambalada
8x Platinum Member
Founder of Rankdown ca. 2016
Mmmmmmmm....
Joined: June 2016
Posts: 8,687
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Post by Sambalada on May 10, 2020 21:10:14 GMT -5
ROUND SIX - WHERE IN THE WORLD
Featured Song: Camila Cabello feat. Young Thug - "Havana"
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Presented by miss racist herself, send a song in which it mentioned a location in the title. It can be cities, states, countries, continents, islands, or geographical landscapes (names of mounts, seas, etc.). Literally any locations.
Deadline: May 12th 4PM EST
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2020 22:51:06 GMT -5
I am probably last this time. Tough round. I went with a risky pick.
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Post by shruggie on May 11, 2020 0:08:10 GMT -5
Lol imagine me getting eliminated this round. That'll make me out in the 6th round of both PAR and here
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born
Diamond Member
can't come to the phone right now
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Joined: August 2014
Posts: 12,555
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Post by born on May 11, 2020 3:31:22 GMT -5
I am probably last this time. Tough round. I went with a risky pick. Does it have your name in it?
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Sambalada
8x Platinum Member
Founder of Rankdown ca. 2016
Mmmmmmmm....
Joined: June 2016
Posts: 8,687
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Post by Sambalada on May 11, 2020 17:56:21 GMT -5
ROUND SIX - THE SONGS
Billy Joel - "Allentown" BROCKHAMPTON - "NEW ORLEANS" Coldplay - "Cemeteries Of London" Grimes - "California" Imagine Dragons - "Amsterdam" Lana Del Rey - "Venice Bitch" Nas - "N.Y. State Of Mind" Phoebe Bridgers - "Kyoto" Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Dani California" Sting - "An Englishman In New York" The Mamas & The Papas - "California Dreamin'" The Strokes - "Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus"
Judges, you have 3 days to do your job.
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willapted33
9x Platinum Member
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Joined: February 2017
Posts: 9,511
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Post by willapted33 on May 11, 2020 18:04:26 GMT -5
the real kyoto 😤😤😤
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2020 18:24:36 GMT -5
Yea I’m definitely in the bottom 2 at least this time.
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