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Post by Sambalada on May 3, 2020 5:49:57 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 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 3, 2020 6:05:38 GMT -5
ROUND FOUR - THE ONE THAT STARTED IT ALL
Featured Song: Britney Spears - "...Baby One More Time"
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Send an artist's debut single. Simple as that. You can choose any artists, big or small, female or male, solo or group, pop or rap or etc. The choice is yours.
Deadline: May 5th 4PM EST
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2020 6:06:27 GMT -5
yall better be sending Swedish House Mafia - "One" for this round
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Post by Nick P on May 3, 2020 9:55:49 GMT -5
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on May 3, 2020 10:25:12 GMT -5
DAMNIT i wish i had this round my choice is EASY (but then again would probably get me booted so)
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2020 13:46:26 GMT -5
Playlist to help inspire ya'll for the round And reminder You CAN send Kim K's "Jam (Turn It Up)" this time and fix the collective failure you all caused when you didn't send it in round one
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Post by House Lannister on May 3, 2020 14:21:03 GMT -5
But Jam wasn't that good a song, LOL.
I got a feeling what will probably win this time, though. Will keep my mouth shut until the reveals.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2020 14:58:26 GMT -5
But Jam wasn't that good a song, LOL. I got a feeling what will probably win this time, though. Will keep my mouth shut until the reveals. Um it's not a good song It's an AMAZING song
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Post by Sambalada on May 3, 2020 21:55:44 GMT -5
ROUND FOUR - THE SONGS
a-ha - "Take On Me" Arcade Fire - "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)" Billie Eilish - "ocean eyes" Björk - "Human Behaviour" Gnarls Barkley - "Crazy" Gorillaz - "Clint Eastwood" Kanye West - "Through The Wire" Kate Bush - "Wuthering Heights" Kesha - "Tik Tok" Lady Gaga feat. Colby O'Donis - "Just Dance" Of Monsters And Men - "Little Talks" Peter Gabriel - "Solsbury Hill" The Jackson 5 - "I Want You Back" The Killers - "Mr. Brightside"
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on May 3, 2020 21:57:41 GMT -5
oh good it wasn't chosen i can reveal it (i remember season 1 ) I would've picked "Jesus, Take The Wheel" by Carrie Underwood (of course)
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Post by Mylo13 💜 on May 3, 2020 21:59:47 GMT -5
oh good it wasn't chosen i can reveal it (i remember season 1 ) I would've picked "Jesus, Take The Wheel" by Carrie Underwood (of course) Isn't Inside Your Heaven her debut haha?
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on May 3, 2020 22:03:38 GMT -5
oh good it wasn't chosen i can reveal it (i remember season 1 ) I would've picked "Jesus, Take The Wheel" by Carrie Underwood (of course) Isn't Inside Your Heaven her debut haha? Pulse hates it so we don't talk about it
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Post by fearlessarrow on May 3, 2020 22:04:03 GMT -5
oh good it wasn't chosen i can reveal it (i remember season 1 ) I would've picked "Jesus, Take The Wheel" by Carrie Underwood (of course) Isn't Inside Your Heaven her debut haha? I believe "Jesus, Take the Wheel" was the lead single from Some Hearts, but "Inside Your Heaven" preceded that so for this purpose I think you're right, "Inside Your Heaven" would've been the eligible Carrie Underwood song here.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2020 22:05:04 GMT -5
Was hoping someone would of picked this classic Easily one of my all time favorite pop songs
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2020 22:14:22 GMT -5
Dang some people had better picks than me. Let’s see how this round goes.
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Post by House Lannister on May 4, 2020 14:53:46 GMT -5
Since nobody did it, I was thinking of Mariah Carey's Vision of Love
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Post by born on May 4, 2020 17:57:31 GMT -5
Since nobody did it, I was thinking of Mariah Carey's Vision of Love I was totally surprised to see that Mariah didn't make it. We still got a nice selection of songs though
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Post by Sambalada on May 6, 2020 17:01:17 GMT -5
ROUND FOUR - RESULTS
Welcome to the fourth elimination ceremony! Only 13 of you will survive tonight's elimination. I'm so happy that this round is full of songs with different styles. The winner of this round is one of only two people who did not get a single score below an 8 from the judges, and that person is...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} FEARLESS!Kanye West - "Through The Wire"Surprise! The person who sent Kanye isn't anyone you'd expect! Great job Feary!Sambalada: "So apparently Kanye recorded this song with his jaw sewn shut? Don't know how it works but he does sound fantastic. Like other Kanye tunes, the production in this song is phenomenal. I love the bass and Kanye delivers his flow so smoothly over the instrumental. It's a great way to start your career for sure." (8.0)Walt: "Kanye is a genius and I have no shame in saying that. I love how he handles the topic of his car accident here and the Chaka Khan sample is just wonderful, I’ve always been a sucker for pitched up vocal samples lol. Songs like this prove why Kanye is the GOAT." (9.4)Gates: "The fact that Kanye, with the risks he took both as a producer and an MC, was embraced by the mainstream right off the bat, is one of the few things that gives me hope for this country. This song took the "chipmunk soul" fad in hip hop to the next level, while also having well-written, funny bars on top." (9.3)Mayman: "It's crazy how much Kanye's must has changed since this song. I think this is still one of his best songs. His flow switches and production is really cool." (9.3)Hamed: "A total Kanye classic, the song lyrically being about his near fatal accident about how he fractured his jaw. It's such a unique debut single and I still think its commendable he put this forth as his debut single. I also love the Through The Fire sample, it's used perfectly." (9.2)Eidde: “This song has a pretty cool use of its sample, which is basically the beat for the entire song. Kanye’s flows are also great through the song (hahaha) and this is overall a very solid song for him to debut with.” (8.3)TOTAL: 53.5 | AVERAGE: 8.92The second best is...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} WILLAPTED!Björk - "Human Behaviour"You have your doubt about sending this song but in the end it pays off!Sambalada: "ABOUT TIME! I was praying someone would send Björk sometime this season and I'm glad she was sent this round. This is amazing, and it being her debut single really shows a lot of potential for her artistry as a whole. As we all know, she became one of the greatest electronic/experimental artists of all time. The production is amazing and the theme is well-executed on her lyrics. Also her yodelling!" (9.5)Walt: "Björk is pretty high on my “artists I need to do a deep dive into the discographies of” list, and this is a great place to start. I’ve always liked her yodel-y voice and it fits the lyrical message of trying to understand humankind well lol." (8.5)Gates: "This song is the ultimate combination of experimentation and accessibility. Björk is so convincing in acting both analytical and distant but also enraptured with sensation and joy. The instrumental is bold in its choices of texture and catchy as sin as well. I was slightly surprised this was her first single though--looks like nothing from her technical initial two albums was released on the format." (9.6)Mayman: "Oh here we go with more singing in cursive. Does she think she is quirky and cute? Nonethless, I really like the production and the vocals. I would actually play it again. It would be a lot better if I could understand the lyrics though." (7.2)Hamed: "Björk is an artist who I honestly should listen to more of. I absolutely love how this song is a reflection of human nature and is assumed to be taken from the view of someone or something non human. Bjork's voice is amazing and I love the message of the song itself." (10)Eidde: “You can hear in this track the odd, eccentric production that characterized a lot of her work to come in the future. One could also say her singing is ‘grating’ or ‘annoying’ or whatever, but I really don’t mind it for the most part. It’s one of her best early songs.” (7.9)TOTAL: 52.7 | AVERAGE: 8.78The third best is...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} BORN!The Killers - "Mr. Brightside"Two consecutives top 3 finish! Now all you have to do is find your ground and stay consistent!Sambalada: "First of all, it's a great song with amazing lyrics complemented with strong melody and instrumentations. But I've seen people putting this song among all-time greats like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Satisfaction" and I just don't get it lol. That aside, my former points still stand. Great lyrics and all." (8.7)Walt: "Best hit of the 2000’s, hands down. Everything about this song is perfect." (10)Gates: "I call my bedroom The Cage so I can say I come out of my cage every day and I'm doing just fine. But the truth is...I'm not fine." (7.2)Mayman: "I've never been a huge fan of this song but I still like it. It's one of those wouldn't seek out but wouldn't skip songs imo." (7.5)Hamed: "This is an absolute 2000s rock classic. I have a lot of nostalgia for this cause my older brother was a huge Killers fan. I enjoy this song and it's very memorable." (9.1)Eidde: "There’s a reason why this song still remains so popular today and is timeless at this point. Despite how bitter and frustrated the lyrics are, the melodies used in the chorus and pre-chorus are so upbeat and catchy. Not much to say about this track that hasn’t been said already, it’s a great pop-rock song and a classic.” (10)TOTAL:52.5 | AVERAGE: 8.75Next...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} ZACH!Arcade Fire - "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)"Sambalada: "It's been a while since I listened to any song from this album aside from "Powerout". The hook isn't as catchy as "Powerout" but that's a really high bar to reach lol. The instrumental is very strong, with the buildup and everything. The final minute is pure bliss." (9.3)Walt: "Confession, this is a first listen for me and I really like it! The instrumental is really lush, which is surprising cause there’s a lot going on but it works. The emotion in the vocals also helps to sell the message about escaping suburbia and growing up, even if the lyrics were kind of hard to decipher at points." (8.4)Gates: "No matter how far up their asses Arcade Fire went after this, we'll always have the album Funeral. A grand song that's majestic while also rocking pretty hard. It's touching in the way it speaks to feelings of alienation and worry for the future that sometimes people aren't willing to be open about." (8.4)Mayman: "This was a discovery for me and I liked it. I like the instrumental although the lyrics were just alright. (8.2)Hamed: "Confession time, I have actually never listened to an Arcade Fire song so this is a first listen. The storytelling on this song and the emotion kn the vocals over the great instrumental, it's really well done. It isn't something I would really listen to again but I respect it completely and think its beautifully done." (8.4)Eidde: “I found this a very interesting choice for this round, but not a bad one by any means. It’s a very emotional opener to a very emotional album about loved ones passing away. The instrumentation used in it makes it sound so nice and his singing can be very moving as well throughout the song.” (9.5)TOTAL: 52.2 | AVERAGE: 8.7Next...
{Spoiler}{Spoiler} SURFBOARDT!Gnarls Barkley - "Crazy"Sambalada: "One thing you can't take away from this song is the fact that it has one of the best production on any hit songs from the same time period. It still sounds fresh to this day. I never get tired of this. In fact, it's only been growing on me after this listen!" (8.7)Walt: "If I was old enough in 2006 I’m sure I’d be sick of this lol, but I never experienced the overplay and this song is great to me. I love how the lyrics handle the topic of mental illness, and the instrumentation is just immaculate." (9.2)Gates: "Symphonic and soulful trip-hop. Basically a male sequel to Unfinished Sympathy. Cee-Lo is able to keep the melody while giving the lyrics the wide range of expression they need." (8.1)Mayman: "I've always liked this one even if I forget about it. It's solid and I think the production elevates this song a lot. The way the vocals work so well with the instrumental is the reason I like this a lot." (7.7)Hamed: "CeeLo's vocal performance on this song is stellar, Danger Mouse's production is a perfect match. This song is total classic and I still enjoy it to this day." (8.6)Eidde: “I really like Cee Lo’s voice in this song. The melody in the verses is very good as well. Overall, it just sounds pretty funky and great.” (8.6)TOTAL: 50.9 | AVERAGE: 8.48Next...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} VIOLET!Gorillaz - "Clint Eastwood"
Sambalada: "I never really get into Gorillaz's music as much as others but I always enjoy this song. Their signature electronic-hip-hop style works very well on this song. I could care less about the voice. It has a nice melody but the biggest strength is clearly the production. It's unique but not weird and still enjoyable." (8.2)Walt: "Now this is a classic, I love the beat here with the almost unnerving touches. The verses here, courtesy of Del the Funky Homosapien, are also great." (8.8)Gates: "Deep, dubby production that never stops evolving and throwing new wrinkles in. At the same time, it's easy enough for Albarn to ride with his detached sing-along chorus, and Del to give one of the best verses of his career." (9.0)Mayman: "This is good. I think it's a pretty entertaining song and I would listen to it again. Nothing amazing about it but it's not bad whatsoever." (7.8)Hamed: "The entirety of Gorillaz is conceptually awesome and I have a lot of respect for it. I'm not the biggest fan of the song but I do enjoy and I love the lyricism. I never really listen to Gorillaz on my own to be honest though." (8.0)Eidde: “I really like the beat this song has, it’s definitely my favorite part of it. It makes the song feel kind of sinister yet enjoyable at the same time. The chorus melody is good as well. I honestly prefer Feel Good Inc but this is great anyway and another unexpected but welcome choice.” (8.8)TOTAL: 50.6 | AVERAGE: 8.43Next...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} MATT!Kate Bush - "Wuthering Heights"Sambalada: "This is beautiful song. Simple and effective. The instrumental is so f**king gorgeous, and the way it switches between tempo so smoothly is great. The melody is also pretty strong. Kate's vocal performance is outstanding." (8.9)Walt: "I just adore everything I’ve heard from Kate Bush, the instrumental here is so dreamy and beautiful and Kate’s vocals here are just heavenly. Beautiful song." (9.2)Gates: "Wuthering Heights is so ridiculous-sounding on its face that it absolutely takes a few listens to get used to. But all the nuances and twists in the melodies and lyrics are so beckoning, that I'm not surprised anymore at how widely loved the song is. It turns the formula of bog-standard 70s FM pop into a maximalist wonderland of baroque-esque genius." (8.5)Mayman: "Oh god more cursive singing. She really went cursive italics on this one. I'm sorry but the vocals are so annoying. The instrumental is nice but the vocals bring it down so so much." (4.7)Hamed: "Kate Bush is one of the best vocalists of all time. Her beautiful ethereal voice in contrast to a song that is inspired by such a dark novel. It's almost haunting when you read into what the song is lyrically about and I think it only adds onto the nature of Bush's performance." (9.5)Eidde: Oh my god everything about this song is absolutely beautiful. From the piano to Kate’s singing, this is a gorgeous song and possibly one of the best debut singles ever. I might even like it more than “Running Up That Hill.” (9.7)TOTAL: 50.5 | AVERAGE: 8.42Next...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} SHRUGGIE!a-ha - "Take On Me"Sambalada: "Who is a-ha and why are they ripping off from Hitbullegend?! Jokes aside, this is a truly iconic song. Everyone knows that intro and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one that want to jump up and dance to the song when it came up. One of the most memorable '80s hit and it still sounds soooo good nearing four decades later." (9.5)Walt: "A deserving classic of the ‘80s. The synths here are great." (8.4)Gates: "OK, this pick is very clever, because I didn't even realize Take On Me was A-ha's first single. This song is so lovably jittery and dorky. It's a song you can never forget after you first hear it, and not just because it's so omnipresent. (8.2)Mayman: "I think I've heard this before somewhere but I'm not sure where. I did enjoy it and I think the instrumental is really cool. The chorus is nice too. (8.4)Hamed: "This is a total 80s synth pop classic, I still absolutely love this song. I still think it's such a fun song and just really catchy." (9.6)Eidde: “I’ve never had the same fondness and affinity for this song that I’ve seen so many other people have. Sure, the synth melody is iconic and pretty good but this song, especially the vocals, has never clicked with me, it’s just there. It isn’t bad at all though, it’s fine.” (6.4)TOTAL: 50.5 | AVERAGE: 8.42Next...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} CHARMANDER!The Jackson 5 - "I Want You Back"Sambalada: "I've said this last season and I'm gonna say it again now. This song has stood the test of time. It's undeniable catchy with cute instrumentals and great vocals. The vocals are a little, just a little bit unpleasant towards the end but considering the singer was still a child when this was recorded, that's a normal thing I let it slide." (8.7)Walt: "This song is just a pop classic, that bassline is iconic and the lyrics, though simple, convey the pain of wanting someone back incredibly well. Probably the best hit by a child star of all time." (8.9)Gates: "This song is really sugary, so sometimes it's just too much to hear. But there's no getting around how stuffed it is with cool and intricate hooks and details, from the drums to the bass to the harmonies." (7.9)Mayman: "This is the song that nearly got me eliminated last season. It's very fun and enjoyable. It became a legendary song once the Victorious cast covered it." (9.5)Hamed: "My second time judging this song lol. I enjoy the vocals on the song and the melody is definitely catchy. Though to be honest I never seek this song out of my own and I was never a big fan of it." (7.5)Eidde: There’s a nice groove to this song with all the instrumentation it uses. The only reason I don’t have a higher score for this song is because Michael Jackson’s singing can be pretty annoying at times for me, but this is fine as it is, I guess.” (6.6)TOTAL: 49.1 | AVERAGE: 8.18Next...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} SLIPPERY!Lady Gaga feat. Colby O'Donis - "Just Dance"Sambalada: "I prefer many of her songs from this era. It doesn't have as strong hooks as "Poker Face" or funny memorable lyrics like "LoveGame" and the production sounds cheaper. That being said, it's still a timeless jam that's fitting to launch a mega popstar like her." (7.7)Walt: "The one good thing Akon has contributed to the pop culture lexicon. I love how dark and legitimately unnerving the lyrics are, but it’s still a great song to party to lol." (9.3)Gates: "This is one of the few hyper-hedonstic electro-club-stompers in the 2008-2012 era that never rubbed me the wrong way. I think I could tell something about Gaga was a little more self-aware, sturdy and responsible than almost anyone else doing this style. And I don't know if Colby O'Donis is actually that much more likable than someone like Akon or if he just didn't stick around long enough for worse qualities to become more obvious." (6.3)Mayman: "This is one of my least favorite singles from that era but I still enjoy it. Colby O'Donis is not needed on this he's so forgettable lmao. The bridge is my favorite part of the song." (8.3)Hamed: "I still absolutely love this song to date and will still bop to it til I die. It's such a fun feel good song, Gaga knew how to always carry a good melody and RedOne was at his prime here with his productions. Colby also sounds great on the song and I enjoy his part. An absolute timeless nostalgic classic for me." (9.1)Eidde: This remains a great electropop song to this day. It has a very good, catchy chorus and I really like the way the beat used in the chorus and at the start of the song sounds. This is probably one of my favorite songs by her.” (8.0)TOTAL: 48.7 | AVERAGE: 8.2Next...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} ADRIAN C.!Of Monsters And Men - "Little Talks"Sambalada: "This is another song that always grow on me with every listen. I used to think it's just an okay song but I have come to appreciate the artistry in this song. I love how they put an influence of traditional music in the music. It makes the instrumental very interesting. The hook is strong and memorable. Overall, it's a fun and beautiful song." (8.7)Walt: "Hot take, I was never really a fan of that “indie folk” trend from the early 2010’s, most of the big crossover hits sounded like car commercial music. This is probably the best of them, though - the lyrics here are great even if they’re kind of hard to decipher." (7.6)Gates: "Little Talks really rides the line hard between catchy and cute, and hokey and irritating. The song isn't something that's built for me to listen to often, but it does have more of a soul than the hundreds of imitators it spawned." (6.1)Mayman: "Didn't realize this was this song. I haven't heard this song in years but I like it. The duet feel of the second half of this song is fun. I really like the chorus as well." (8.9)Hamed: "I absolutely enjoy this song, I love the melody and the lyrics to the song. I'll be honest I never checked out anything else from them but I always liked this song." (8.3)Eidde: This is such a beautiful song because it sounds so happy and optimistic with its acoustic parts and horn loop. Not to mention how good the climax before the final chorus is. I’m so glad it was a big hit in 2012-2013.” (9.1)TOTAL: 48.7 | AVERAGE: 8.12The last person to escape the bottom two is...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} DISTRICT!Billie Eilish - "ocean eyes"Sambalada: "This is a pretty cool to start off someone's career, especially in the 2010s. However it's very apparent that this song is targeted towards Tumblr girls, from its lyrical content. It's not really a bad thing per se, just make me cringe a little. The song features one of her best vocal performance yet though." (6.8)Walt: "I first found this song in late 2017, I was way ahead of the curve on Billie 😎 But this song is just beautiful, I love how dreamy the instrumental is and Billie’s subdued vocals here are wonderful." (8.8)Gates: "I've heard this ambient pop style done better in the past, so admittedly, the only reason I think this is seen as special, is because it took advantage of timing in shifts in the market. But the song doesn't slouch on layers and atmosphere, and I can definitely see why the imagery would connect." (6.6)Mayman: "A masterpiece. I love this song so much. The airy vocals are the best part but the simple instrumental is really cool. The outro is really nice as well. Just an all around great song." (10)Hamed: "I love the dreamy vocal performance from Billie, she sounds near angelic. The simple melody is lovely and I still think her debut EP is some of her best stuff so far though the lyrics on this are just there." (8.5)Eidde: “Because of there not being much going on in the song aside from Billie’s singing, it gives the song a nice, gentle vibe. The beat it has also helps with that. This is such a good, calm song.” (7.7)TOTAL: 48.4 | AVERAGE: 8.07
You've really been losing steam at the moment. I want you to return to your first few rounds. Which means the bottom two are...{Spoiler}{Spoiler}
BB & NICK PERKINS
BB, like District, you were one of the frontrunners at the first few rounds by the basicness is catching up to you. Nick Perkins, the thing about your submissions is they're good but always been outclassed by the rest of the competition.
One of you will be eliminated.
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Post by Nick P on May 6, 2020 17:02:42 GMT -5
KING of being bottom 2, everyone else wishes
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2020 17:09:56 GMT -5
guys let's just send kate bush for every round to piss off mayman
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Post by Sambalada on May 6, 2020 17:23:58 GMT -5
The last person to advance to the next round is...{Spoiler}{Spoiler} NICK PERKINS!Peter Gabriel - "Solsbury Hill"Sambalada: "Finally I can put a title on this song, lol. For me it's one of those songs that you know you've heard a million times but you never know the name of. I always liked this song and now that I know this is the song that launched Gabriel's solo career, I appreciate this more. This song always put a smile on my face and it has a very important message. Beautiful song." (9.2)Walt: "I’ve definitely heard this song before so it’s nice to finally know what it’s called lol. I love the lyrical message of moving on to better things and the acoustic guitar melody here is great, even if it doesn’t really change." (8.1)Gates: "I didn't expect someone to look toward Peter Gabriel's debut solo single, since his first recordings were with Genesis. But Team Jeff considered sending this song for an Amazing Race challenge, so it's certainly a smart pick while I'm judging. Memorable guitar figure, beautiful arrangement, and resonant lyrics about being free from constraints, make this a very solid listen." (8.2)Mayman: "Meh. This was alright. Nothing about this stood out to me in a positive or negative way. Just kinda boring in general I guess." (6.4)Hamed: "This is one of two songs I'm not familiar with but this sounds vaguely familiar. I like the songwriting on this one and how its about how letting go. I enjoy the folk sound on the track but I'm not a big fan of the vocals. This isn't something I would come back to on my own either but it's not bad." (7.7)Eidde: "This song sounds very nice to me. Its riff and horn really define it, making it sound really nice. The lyrics are great as well, with him singing about leaving and arriving somewhere new. Everything about it is so grand and pleasant-sounding.” (8.5) TOTAL: 48.1 | AVERAGE: 8.02
You're lucky and also unlucky at the same time. My advice going forward is start sending songs that appeal to Mayman. You've been in his bottom four scores for three rounds in a row.Which means...
{Spoiler}{Spoiler} BB, I'm sorry but you've been eliminated.
Kesha - "Tik Tok"
Sambalada: "Imagine releasing something this iconic as your debut single, lol. It's still a jam in 2020 alright. The production might get old after a while but really, when the song is this catchy it don't really matter to me." (8.2) Walt: "This hits the nostalgic sweet spot for me and it’s catchy as hell, despite the trashiness of the lyrics. I wouldn’t be surprised if the judges aren’t super crazy about this but it works for me." (8.1) Gates: "I think early Kesha has inspired more than a handful of artists who have made some really cool music, and for that I do kind of respect the era. But none of its impact has made her first single on its own any better for me. It's so trashy, grating, and gross, and sometimes that can be entertaining and cool, but here it feels more stereotypical and unchallenging. And at its core, the song just alternates between bland and stupid the whole time." (2.7) Mayman: "This song is so fun. I think this remains one of the best songs from that year. It's just so catchy and remains timeless despite the obvious early '10s production." (8.6) Hamed: "This is a 2010s classic and I still enjoy it cause I love Kesha. That said it's far from my favorite from her and in the long run is my second least favorite on her debut album. If it comes on I don't mind it but I never actively seek it out." (8.2) Eidde: “This is still a very catchy party song. However, the production sounds kind of dated given this was made near the start of the whole club boom around 2009-2010. Still really fun though.” (7.5) TOTAL: 43.3 | AVERAGE: 7.22
You have the potential. Your two consecutive top-3 callouts at the beginning of thr competition was a prove to that but sadly, your run must end here. Thank you for participating!
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Post by shruggie on May 6, 2020 17:25:29 GMT -5
Aw man rip a PAR top 3 contestant
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BB🌕
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Post by BB🌕 on May 6, 2020 17:27:08 GMT -5
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Post by shruggie on May 6, 2020 17:31:13 GMT -5
TFW Gates alone is enough to eliminate a contestant
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Sambalada
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Post by Sambalada on May 6, 2020 17:33:30 GMT -5
TFW Gates alone is enough to eliminate a contestant At least this happens fairly early and not in the penultimate round *cough*Sweet Dreams flashback*cough*
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Nick P
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Post by Nick P on May 6, 2020 17:39:12 GMT -5
TFW Gates alone is enough to eliminate a contestant At least this happens fairly early and not in the penultimate round *cough*Sweet Dreams flashback*cough* this time it saved me instead of eliminating me lol
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DistrictTwelve
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Post by DistrictTwelve on May 6, 2020 17:40:21 GMT -5
barely surviving another round woo! Nick P we're partying at the bottom
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Nick P
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Post by Nick P on May 6, 2020 17:41:51 GMT -5
barely surviving another round woo! Nick P we're partying at the bottom imagine coming in first when you could be an underdog 😎
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Post by eidde on May 6, 2020 17:41:54 GMT -5
2.7 lmao
this round had some really cool songs ngl
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born
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Post by born on May 6, 2020 17:45:17 GMT -5
so an anonymous source told me that if i help samba open a new page i’ll get +0.4 for every score in the next round
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