"March" Madness 2021 | Done!

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Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[stallie]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5) The first song was so close to winning until i realized it was going against meg lol.

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5) Trouble's Coming is definitely an interesting song I just think I like the Roosevelt song a bit more.

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5) y'all always put my songs against music I like lol.

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[jtd Thee Stallion]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[wrip]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)
- “Amen” caught me off guard but in a good way lol. I had my headphones on while listening so it definitely sounded really cool to me. “slower” is nice, there’s some cool things going on with the production. At times I wish there was more going on in the song but it’s pretty nice.

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)
- “John Cooper Clarke” is actually really cool, I love the mysterious vibe of it. “Body” is such an earworm, definitely one of my favorite hits of the year so like I’m a bit conflicted here.

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)
- What I said about Roosevelt last time could be applied here. Just sounds like the exact same song again to me, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, it just doesn't really catch my attention too much. “Trouble’s Coming” is a really solid discovery, definitely plan to come back to it after this.

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)
- “Mess With My Head” is a nice jam, it feels a bit more laid back than her other material but it definitely is solid. I absolutely love the instrumental in “Teenage Hive”, it’s very solid. I like both of these though “Teenage” caught my attention a bit more here.

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)
- Been obsessed with “Porcelain" since WTM, so I’m definitely glad to hear another song from Ichiko. Very pleasant vibes, “Pilgrimage” makes me feel like I’m floating through a field of flowers lol. “Mystery Lady” is also really cool, the bass in the background is subtle yet still sounds nice. I’d love to vote for both of these if I could.

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)
- “Individual” has some really nice guitarwork. His voice is kind of not my favorite at times but also it isn’t too noticeable compared to the awesome instrumental. Don’t have a whole lot to say except that I really enjoyed “Cool Girl”, very nice song.

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)
- “I Can’t” is a nice surprise! I think both artists work pretty well together. “No Body, No Crime” is definitely one of the standouts from Evermore, definitely enjoy it quite a bit.

[kimberly]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[GP]

this is a great set for me, lemme listen real quick

[SHOOTER]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[aerodynamite]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[DadJokes]

Listening while editing and writing, so these songs better grab my attention to get my vote today...

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)
Neither song really grabbed me, but I preferred Tate's straight forward pop. 

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)
Is WMC just Men at Work rebranded for the new millennium? Megan had a huge hit with Body, and I can see why. Total ear worm (which might hurt it later in the contest, but works for round 1).

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)
Roosevelt is the victim of a strong match-up. Closer to My Heart is a good rock song, but I just love the bluesy edge and energy of Trouble's Coming. 

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)
Close match-up. Miranda is one of the bright stars in modern country. FACS was new to me, but I like the noisy post-rock vibe.

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)
Masego wins the vote with the smooth jazzy undertones to his r&b. 

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)
Really liked the songwriting from dodie. Very cool and chill acoustic song. 

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)
Ugh...another tough match-up. These are both really good - strong melodies, interesting lyrics, etc. The tie-breaker goes to the better feature. HAIM brings more to their contribution than Old Dominion. 

[GP]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)



Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)
BODYODYODYODYYY it's just a huge bop. But John Cooper Clarke was a great discovery


Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)


Like both a lot and knew them before, but I'm a Roosevelt superfan soo!

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

A good Miranda song,finally!


Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)


Masego and Don omgg, I love some Ichiko always, but Mystery Lady is more special.

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)



Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[Butterflies & Hurricanes]

Apr 21, 2021 13:44:57 GMT -5 DadJokes said:

Is WMC just Men at Work rebranded for the new millennium?

no...MaW were Australian, while WMC is British...don't thing MaW were capable of this sound anyway

[DadJokes]

Apr 21, 2021 14:35:39 GMT -5 Butterflies & Hurricanes said:

Apr 21, 2021 13:44:57 GMT -5 DadJokes said:

Is WMC just Men at Work rebranded for the new millennium?

no...MaW were Australian, while WMC is British...don't thing MaW were capable of this sound anyway

Oh I know...my lame attempt at a dad joke 

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not much to comment on today since I'm still working

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)
To be fair I didn't like either of these songs at all, lol

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)
"John Cooper Clarke" is good, but a cut below "Valleys"

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)
"Teenage Hive" was my favourite listen this round

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)
Woah, the guitars on "Can You Afford To Be An Individual?" took me by surprise. I'd gotten used to the poppier sound of NBT over the past year, but this was definitely refreshing and reminiscent of some of their older catalogue

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)
This was a good Taylor Swift song, but do we need to rank every single song of hers

[HamedM1 💔]

Damn I missed out on sending submissions for this Madness but oh well

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)
Amen is far from being my cup of tea personally so this was easy, slower is nice albeit a lil generic

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)
I like the production of John Cooper Clarke but f**k man Body is still a banger

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)
These are both nice discoveries but the former is more catchy so it gets my vote

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)
Mess With My Head is one of my recent favorites from Miranda so its an easy pick here though Teenage Hive was solid

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)
I like both of these but the transcendental feelings of Pilgrimage made for the better discovery here

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)
These were both solid but I gravitated towards cool girl more

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)
This was the easiest set for me this round, I Can't is alright but is disposable country for me and the latter is a highlight of Evermore so sorry Colbster

[Ky]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)
Ooh, I really like "John Cooper Clarke". Even enough to vote it over Megan.

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)
I like "Trouble's Coming" better. Roosevelt has a very smooth sound and I'd probably love a full album, but standalone they don't really do much for me.

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)
I like Miranda apparently, and I suppose it wouldn't hurt me to vote for her after knocking "Drunk" out in the prior round ;)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)
"Pilgrimage" is the type of song that I'm voting for because I'm listening to it at the perfect moment. Trying to get something done for work and it's great for concentration. I really liked the other one too.

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)
Would rather take the prior two over both of these.

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)
I actually liked both of these. "No Body, No Crime" chorus reminds me of something and I can't figure it out. Tried googling it, and just found a bunch of comparisons to other country songers. I'm thinking of some pop or R&B song... hopefully will come to me.

[American Idiot]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[Leo ✔]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)
bodyodyodyodyodyodyodyodyodyodyodyodyody
"John Cooper Clarke" was cool, tho.

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)
I didn't noticed "Closer To Your Heart". "Trouble's Coming" slaps.

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)
"Mystery Lady" is a viiiibe.

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)
Trash Dominion against my favorite track from evermore?? Easy choice. ETA. They are not that annoying on this track but still.

[Adrian C. 🍓]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)
- Neither of these songs are all that good imo. I found "Amen" to be more interesting overall, although it is a little on the annoying side. "slower" is super underwhelming. I was pretty bored through most of the song.

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)
- I know I'm in the minority here who just doesn't like most of Megan Thee Stallion's music. I think the best thing about "Body" is her flow in the verses, but the song has an annoying and repetitive chorus that I can't get behind. I can, however, get behind "John Cooper Clarke" because the production here is so cool. Super fun tune that's probably gonna lose, but I'll add it to my rotation anyway! Great discovery!

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)
- I don't love "Closer To My Heart" as much as "Strangers", but it still has a nice little groove to it. "Trouble's Coming" has been one of my favorites for a while now. Chorus is a little repetitive, but it's an earworm and has some nice instrumentals. Given how Royal Blood's new singles have sounded so far, I think this new album is something to look forward to. Stream "Boilermaker"!

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)
- I enjoyed both of these quite a bit! "Mess With My Head" is a fun little country jam and I've mentioned before that Miranda Lambert is one of the best in country music at the moment. I also really love the instrumental on "Teenage Hive". I think it's very unique and it had me captivated for the whole three minutes. I dig this one!

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)
- "Mystery Lady" has a beat that I vibe with, although I don't really love the vocals here. They're still alright though, and this is a perfectly pleasant tune. "Pilgrimage" is also really pleasant. I love the light instrumental and she has a really nice voice. Tough call!

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)
- "Can You Afford To Be An Individual" is one of the highlights from Moral Panic. I haven't listened to the song in a while so I'm glad it was sent so that I could remind myself how great it is. "Cool Girl" is okay. I like how the instrumental builds up a little bit, but I don't really love her voice all that much.

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)
- Omg I have been sleeping on "No Body, No Crime"! I never actually got around to listening to Evermore in full, so surely I was bound to be late to some great songs, and that includes this one. This style works so well for Taylor. It kind of reminds me of her days as a country artist. Nice instrumentals, great lyrics, pleasant vocals. There's a lot to like about this one. "I Can't" is really nice as well. I like a lot of male/female duets and it works really well here. Really nice song that I wish didn't get paired with Taylor. :(


Favorite Discovery: Working Men's Club - "John Cooper Clarke"

Top 5:
1. Royal Blood - "Trouble's Coming"
2. Nothing But Thieves - "Can You Afford To Be An Individual?"
3. Working Men's Club - "John Cooper Clarke"
4. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - "No Body, No Crime"
5. FACS - "Teenage Hive"

[Butterflies & Hurricanes]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)
...no strong feelings either way on either song

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)
...looks like my song is up against a Pulse favorite here...at least you guys like it even if you aren't voting for it

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)
...i love Roosevelt, but this one isn't as strong as his other tracks & it's got very tough competition

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)
...i'm beginning to appreciate Miranda's music more, but not enough to beat out FACS

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)
...i don't know, i really need to listen to these again to know for sure who gets my vote

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)
...did this ever get pushed as a single? gotta love NBT!

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)
...i don't know, i really need to listen to these again to know for sure who gets my vote

[macattack]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)


Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)
I'm going to lean underdog for this one, it's got a really cool, mysterious vibe to it, like an updated new wave song. 

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)
"Trouble's Coming" was one of my favorite songs of last year, so... That Roosevelt song was really good though.

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)
This was closer than I expected, "Mess With My Head" had a bit of a vintage Cheryl Crow vibe. "Teenage Hive" still gets the vote. 

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)
Neither did much for me, but "Pilgrimage" was pleasant if a bit boring. 

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)
Nothing But Thieves doesn't get enough appreciation in the US, and it's a shame, because they're a pretty good band. This song has more energy to it than usual for NBT, I think Active Rock radio would enjoy it quite a bit. 

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)
Swift is really going to be HAIM's frontwoman someday, isn't she? 

[BB🌕]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) (6.5) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5) (5.5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) (7.5) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5) (6)

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) (8) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5) (6.5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) (8) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5) (7)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) (8.5) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5) (7)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) (6.5) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)(7)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) (6) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5) (8.5)

[taylor is terrified]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5) Look at how she bodied that, ate it up and gave it back!!!

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5) Wasn't really into either one unfortunately

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5) I swear I heard Phoebe Bridgers lmao

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[bboat11]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[Fire]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)
i feel that i should hate body, but i really don't lol

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)
i've always found nbnc overrated tbh, it's decent but i don't like it nearly as much as everyone else seems to

[tim]

Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2)

dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[BlurryKyle]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) (3) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5) (3)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) (3.5) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5) (3)

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) (3.5) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5) (3.5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) (3.5) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5) (3.5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) (4) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5) (3.5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) (3.5) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5) (3.5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) (3) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5) (4)


My rating scale:

5 - Masterpiece
4.5 - Excellent
4 - Great
3.5 - Good
3 - Decent
2.5 - Average
2 - Mediocre
1.5 - Bad
1 - Terrible
0.5 - Abysmal

[.indulgecountry]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[wavey.]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady” (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[dremolus - solarpunk]

Backxwash - “Amen” (1^∞, #2) vs. Tate McRae - “slower” (Cynthia, #5)
Amen is an absolute banger of a track. I understand why people aren't messing with this but I really like it

Working Men's Club - “John Cooper Clarke” (Tom, #2) vs. Megan Thee Stallion - “Body” (GrinningLikeADevil, #5)
ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody

Roosevelt - “Closer To My Heart” (Samo, #2) vs. Royal Blood - “Trouble's Coming” (nickd, #5)
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY ROOSEVELT SONGS?!?!?

Miranda Lambert - “Mess With My Head” (indulge, #2) vs. FACS - “Teenage Hive” (peacebone, #5)

Ichiko Aoba - “Pilgrimage” (rom, #2) vs. Masego & Don Toliver - “Mystery Lady (stallie, #5)

Nothing But Thieves - “Can You Afford To Be An Individual?” (Stranger, #2) vs. dodie - “Cool Girl” (recordyear, #5)

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - “I Can't” (Colbster, #2) vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - “No Body, No Crime” (walt91, #5)

[Juan Carlos]

Preliminary Round #1: #2 Seeds vs. #5 Seeds – Set 4

Backxwash - "Amen" (1^∞, #2) [7.3] vs. Tate McRae - "slower" (Cynthia, #5) [7.6]

Working Men's Club - "John Cooper Clarke" (Tom, #2) [8.0] vs. Megan Thee Stallion - "Body" (GrinningLikeADevil, #5) [7.8]

Roosevelt - "Closer To My Heart" (Samo, #2) [8.7] vs. Royal Blood - "Trouble's Coming" (nickd, #5) [9.3]

Miranda Lambert - "Mess With My Head" (indulge, #2) [7.7] vs. FACS - "Teenage Hive" (peacebone, #5) [7.9]

Ichiko Aoba - "Pilgrimage" (rom, #2) [7.9] vs. Masego & Don Toliver - "Mystery Lady" (stallie, #5) [8.2]

Nothing But Thieves - "Can You Afford To Be An Individual?" (Stranger, #2) [8.3] vs. dodie - "Cool Girl" (recordyear, #5) [7.7]

Caitlyn Smith f/ Old Dominion - "I Can't" (Colbster, #2) [7.8] vs. Taylor Swift f/ HAIM - "No Body, No Crime" (walt91, #5) [8.1]