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Post by HamedM1 💔 on Aug 5, 2021 13:13:51 GMT -5
Rip whoever sent Stuck Like Glue
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Post by razorshark on Aug 5, 2021 14:01:58 GMT -5
I'm less than 2 hours from Sugarland and I forget it's a place sometimes. R.I.P. either way.
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Post by Mylo13 💜 on Aug 5, 2021 18:50:08 GMT -5
Stuck Like Glue is a pretty fun track though :/ {Spoiler} So is Jam 🤭
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Post by recordyear on Aug 6, 2021 0:00:49 GMT -5
Earth, Wind & Fire is a location?
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Post by recordyear on Aug 6, 2021 0:09:41 GMT -5
Sugarland - Stuck Like Glue
Did this person get the Roadblock and Dark Side themes mixed up This actually ended up at #28 in 2010 Country Rankdown lol. If only a country forum poster is rating this song here...
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Post by Nick P on Aug 8, 2021 22:00:02 GMT -5
Who's making the final 4? Let's find out!
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Post by HamedM1 💔 on Aug 8, 2021 22:02:33 GMT -5
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Post by Nick P on Aug 8, 2021 22:05:16 GMT -5
Spending a fourth straight leg on the podium is...
1. The Invisible Hand (Red & Sambalada )Overall Score: 117.4 | Detour Rank: #1 | Roadblock Rank: #2 | PAR Wars Rank: #2 | Bonus From Last Legs: +5.4Detour Results:
(Amateur View)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: This one's never gonna get old (9.8)District: If you know this song then you know every lyric to this song. Or at least mumble the melody, that counts right? Anyway, this is the ultimate feel-good song. The artistic choices here are so perfect. My favourite part is probably the chants of "I never" on the outro. (9.6)Adrian: One of my favorite bands scored one of the best songs of the 2000s with their debut single. And the fact that they didn't crash after this, but continued to release banger after banger with each album cycle is quite amazing. Through it all, "Mr. Brightside" remains a timeless classic. (10)Shooter: This almost feels like a cheat but, then again, has any band hit THIS hard with their DEBUT single since this?! (10)Overall Score: 39.4
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Red)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: I always have a soft spot for this style of instrumental (8.5)District: (8.6)Cynthia: our Times defies the logic of time. It sounds like a 60s Bond theme and a 2021 indie band...so of course, it's a release from 1994. ugh the 90s was really and truly the best decade for music across all genres. Do not send me @. (10)Wrip: This gives me secret agent vibes. I like this a decent amount. (8.8)Overall Score: 35.9
PAR Wars Results:
(The Light Side)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: Bowie will almost never get a bad score from me, especially not when he makes music as good as this (10)
District: I've been loving the Bowie submissions, and while I prefer a handful of the other songs I know from him, this is still great. I really enjoy how his songs have a certain aura that just makes the listener feel good and puts smiles on their faces. (8.9)
lyhom: can't go wrong with bowie usually (8.4)
Leo: I'm not familiar with Bowie but this was good. (9.4)
Overall Score: 36.7
You guys have a great momentum going as we reach the final stretches of this race across the universe! Here's a +0.9 bonus to help you keep it up.
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Post by Red on Aug 8, 2021 22:09:09 GMT -5
My stupid ass thought there was a chance samba and I could be fighting for our PAR lives here.
I am great at predicting things.
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Post by Nick P on Aug 8, 2021 22:10:56 GMT -5
Maintaining their lead as the best performing team is...
2. Anne-Marie's Ninjas (MoD & maine )Overall Score: 111.1 | Detour Rank: #3 | Roadblock Rank: #1 | PAR Wars Rank: #3 | Speed Bump: -0 | Bonus From Last Legs: +1.1 Detour Results:
(Looking Blue)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: I've always strongly preferred the verses to the chorus here. Not a slight against the chorus, just a song with some fantastic verses (8.8)District: an amazing Lorde bop, and definitely one of my favourite songs on Melodrama. beautifully structured song, I especially love the call and response in the chorus and the transition from the second chorus to the outro. (9.2)Adrian: This has to be in my Top 3 of Lorde's best songs to date. I mean this was such a strong career highlight on an amazing album. The songwriting is stellar and her vocal performance here is pretty perfect. The chorus legitimately still gives me chills. (9.9)Shooter: I’m not one of the resident Lorde stans around here but this is one of my absolute favorites by her and think it‘s gone rather unappreciated in reference to her catalog overall. (9.0)Overall Score: 36.9
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by MoD)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: This song is just so fun. It belongs on every single party playlist (9.5)District: classic groovy bop. also Earth is specific with respect to the entire universe (which we are spanning!) but I get the outcry. (9.6)Cynthia: Let's Groove is an undeniable classic, but Earth? Your specific location is the whole PLANET? lmao this person tried it to capacity. 8/10 and yes your missing 2 points are because of you using a whole ass planet as your location!!! If you were just jonesing to use a 70s r&b group The Ohio Players and The Manhattans were right there my g. (8.0)Wrip: This is honestly one of the ultimate party jams. It’s really hard for anyone to not dance to this, it’s so infectious. I do feel like this slightly stretches the theme just a bit, but like it still technically works. (9.2)Overall Score: 37.3
PAR Wars Results:
(The Dark Side)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: I remember Fantano talked about this dude a lot when I went through a phase of watching lots of Fantano. It's not very good (1.0)
District: who even is this (1.4)
lyhom: I feel like I've accidentally stumbled upon a secret folder full of files documenting the times corey feldman f**ked around with garageband (1.3)
Leo: How to unhear a song yahoo answers (0.5)
Overall Score: 4.2 -> 35.8
Speed Bump Results:
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Nick: Few things I'd rather listen to than this. Great pick! (0)
District: talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, showstopper, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before (0)
Anne-Marie's Ninjas has one of the best leg averages that PAR has ever seen, and an amazing roadblock pick + a flawless Speed Bump helped in maintaining that this leg! A +0.4 bonus may be a big help for this next leg.
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Post by Nick P on Aug 8, 2021 22:17:11 GMT -5
Finding themselves comfortably in the middle is...
3. Weezer (willapted33 & ramona wants sleep )Overall Score: 108.8 | Detour Rank: #5 | Roadblock Rank: #4 | PAR Wars Rank: #1 | Bonus From Last Legs: +5.6 Detour Results:
(Looking Blue)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: The beat here is the stuff of wonders. Classic Gorillaz vocals don't hurt it either (9.6) District: (10)Adrian: Crazy to think this is over 11 years old already. It's very rare that I dislike a Gorillaz song and there's no denying that this one is up there as one of my favorites. Their style, the production, the vocals. All of it works so well and this song just gives me a rush of nostalgia! (9.6)Shooter: TNot one of my favorite Gorillaz jams but it’s still the kind of mellow mood music that I vibe with so it falls into the “I won’t seek it out but I won’t skip it if it comes on” category. (7)Overall Score: 36.2
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Ramona)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: This is pretty good. I'm a little underwhelmed that you picked this at such a late stage in the race, but it should be enough to get you by for this leg (7.0)District: (8.2)Cynthia: I don't mind Faint but I'm admittedly disappointed that this person didn't choose something else. That's more owing to personal preference...I am assuming they were trying to avoid the more 'obvious' choices but I would chosen something from Hybrid Theory, personally. 7/10Wrip: This isn’t exactly my go-to type of song but it’s pretty solid. I really enjoy the instrumental especially. (7.7) Overall Score: 29.9
PAR Wars Results:
(The Dark Side)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: No thanks (0)
District: I remember this intro very distinctly because my dad has this CD and would always skip over the song a few seconds in, now I know why, lmao (0.5)
lyhom: amazing how eminem has managed to be 12 for nearly four whole decades (0.4)
Leo: This was more annoying than bad tbh (2.0)
Overall Score: 2.9 -> 37.1
You two have had a solid run so far, but you are one of two teams left without a win yet! A +0.2 bonus may help you with that.
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Post by Fire on Aug 8, 2021 22:20:19 GMT -5
I forgot that a 0 in speed bump was good for a sec and i thought nick and district both gave all too well a 0/10
I was ready to fight lmao
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Post by HamedM1 💔 on Aug 8, 2021 22:22:29 GMT -5
Rip whoever sent Stuck Like Glue
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Post by Nick P on Aug 8, 2021 22:24:43 GMT -5
Avoiding elimination is...4. Team Don't lecture me, Obi-Wan. I see through the lies of the Jedi. I do not fear the dark side as you do. I have brought peace... freedom, justice and security to my new empire. Your new empire? Don't make me kill you. Anakin, my allegiance is to the Republic, to democracy! If you're not with me... then you're my enemy. Only a Sith deals in absolutes. I will do what I must. You will try. I hear a new apprentice you have, Emperor. Or should I call you Darth Sidious? Master Yoda. You survived. Surprised? Your arrogance blinds you, Master Yoda. Now you will experience... the full power of the dark side. I have waited a long time for this moment... my little green friend. At last the Jedi are no more. (filthy & tanooki )Overall Score: 101.1 | Detour Rank: #2 | Roadblock Rank: #3 | PAR Wars Rank: #5 | Net Penalty: -0.2Detour Results:(Looking Blue)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: This song is so good. If every song was like this, the world would be a better place (10)District: (10)Adrian: What a dreamy track. The instrumental is just flawless. I love the guitar here and the vocals are so soothing. This is just a beautiful song all the way through! I almost wish it was longer! (9.3)
Shooter: The first verse of this song reminded me of “I Think We’re Alone Now” but the song itself has this almost hypnotizing quality to it that pulls you in so I’ll consider that similarity to be a bonus. (8)
Overall Score: 37.3 Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Tanooki)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: I've never been the biggest Manchester Orchestra fan, but this is one of the better things I've heard from them. The instrumental is pleasant (8.2)District: (9.2)Cynthia: this is a really lovely song. I drifted to sleep about 4 minutes in (it was 3 in the morning lol) but that's a compliment, I swear! If chamomile had a sound I imagine this would be it. (9)Wrip: The vibe of this song is honestly really enjoyable. I can definitely see myself returning to this as it’s really just a chill song that’s perfect for when you’re trying to relax. (8.2)Overall Score: 34.6PAR Wars Results:
(The Dark Side)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: It's definitely not a good song! (2.4)District: (3.5)lyhom: kim kardashian making music is kind of a hilarious idea but at least this was 2011 so she could just mostly get away with making a dance pop song and slathering autotune all over her vocals to almost mask the lack of vocal ability (3.7)Leo: This is a jam as the title of the song suggest, but there's a few of song in your autotune gurl. (1)Overall Score: 10.6 -> 29.4Speed Bump Results:
Judge's Thoughts:Nick: I had this queued up as a pallet cleanser after Angelic 2 the Core, which it was very effective as (-0.1)District: (-0.3)Overall Score: -0.4This wasn't your strongest leg, but it was enough to get you through. However, you two have finished fourth in the last 3 legs you've done together, and Tanooki has finished 4th in the last 4 legs. Will Tanooki be doomed for another fourth place finish? One thing's for sure: no bonus to help avoid it next legUnfortunately being eliminated is...5. Dula Peep Please Step on My Face (@jadenlefranks & HamedM1 💔 )Overall Score: 95 | Detour Rank: #4 | Roadblock Rank: #5 | PAR Wars Rank: #4 | Bonus From Last Legs: +0Detour Results:
(Looking Blue)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: It's never been my favorite, but I do like it (8.1)District: (8.4)Adrian: This song remains nothing less than pop perfection. The way the feeling of heartbreak in the lyrics mixes with the club production is like no other. Robyn slayed here and there's nothing that will stop me from singing along whenever this song happens to come on. (9.8)Shooter: This is one of those lightning-in-a-bottle moments of perfection that many a Pop girl would kill for (and just as many failing in their attempt to replicate its formula). Library of Congress needs to canonize this one already! (10)Overall Score: 36.3Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Jaden)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: This song is mediocre, slightly annoying. I'm really not sure why I would ever listen to, or why anyone would send it, especially at the final 5 (4.5)District: (6.4)Cynthia: SLG isn't as bad as some people in the thread made it out to be and now y'all have me feeling sorry for whoever this is and not wanting to tank them. But I do have to wonder how one picks Sugarland and then goes out of their way to choose *this* over Stay or Babe? Even from the perspective of a country fan...they could and should have done better. (Obligatory 'no one asked but Imma tell you anyway' side tangent: What Might Have Been by Little Texas would have gotten a 20/10 from me ahhhhhhh! Everyone go stream that CLASSIC okay bye) (7)Wrip: I work at a summer camp and every week we have a slideshow that shows pictures of all the campers throughout the week, all coordinated by the photography director. Typically the songs used are a bit more emotional because it’s a time to look back at the week. One summer, the photography director thought it would be funny to use this song every week for the slideshow, so we had to hear this at the end of each week lol. Since then this song has become an ironic staple at our camp and I think that’s pretty awesome. (6)Overall Score: 23.9PAR Wars Results:
(The Light Side)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: This is a fun one. Never complaining if this is on the radio, but it's also not something I'm ever eager to add to a playlist (7.9)
District: (9.3)
lyhom: never been one of my absolute favourite gaga singles but it's still quite good (7.9)
Leo: 10/10 but giving this a 10 will be so easy (9.7)
Overall Score: 34.8
An overall low ranking performance this leg with an especially poor roadblock unfortunately cost you two your spot in the race. Thanks for playing!
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Post by MoD on Aug 8, 2021 22:25:33 GMT -5
Rip whoever sent Stuck Like Glue well this aged well
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2021 22:26:54 GMT -5
maybe jaden and hamed wouldn't have been eliminated if they sent this for light side instead of bad romance
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Post by recordyear on Aug 8, 2021 23:53:35 GMT -5
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by MoD)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: This song is just so fun. It belongs on every single party playlist (9.5)District: classic groovy bop. also Earth is specific with respect to the entire universe (which we are spanning!) but I get the outcry. (9.6)Cynthia: Let's Groove is an undeniable classic, but Earth? Your specific location is the whole PLANET? lmao this person tried it to capacity. 8/10 and yes your missing 2 points are because of you using a whole ass planet as your location!!! If you were just jonesing to use a 70s r&b group The Ohio Players and The Manhattans were right there my g. (8.0)Wrip: This is honestly one of the ultimate party jams. It’s really hard for anyone to not dance to this, it’s so infectious. I do feel like this slightly stretches the theme just a bit, but like it still technically works. (9.2)Overall Score: 37.3
Eh, pretty sure the Earth referred in Earth, Wind and Fire is an element, not planet Earth, but I am not a judge so never mind
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Aug 9, 2021 2:31:34 GMT -5
Challenge #1: Detour
What is a detour? In these challenges, two themes will be available, and teams will choose to send a song for the one they feel more confident in. Be sure to specify which theme you are sending for!
Detour Themes Diverse Place or Flying Through Space
Diverse Place: People from 19 different countries have been to the international space station. For this detour, you must send a song that is a collaboration between two artists born in different countries.
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Flying Through Space: The International Space Station orbits the Earth about every 90 minutes. For this detour, you must send a song from an album that is over 90 minutes long.
Challenge #2: Roadblock What is a roadblock? In these challenges, only one member of the team can come up with a song to send. No consulting. You'll be on the honor system here. Send in your group pm who will do this road block. They will then without consulting their teammate see the theme and send the song in individual pms. tl;dr only one person sends a song, pick who that is in the group pms, then and only then they see the theme.
Challenge #3: IntersectionIn the PARdians of the Galaxy challenge, you must do what the characters in Guardians of the Galaxy did and team up with people who you may not normally work with. This time, you'll be teaming up with opposing teams. Each pair of teams will send one song for the challenge. Here are the pairs: The Invisible Hand (Red & Sambalada ) and Anne-Marie's Ninjas (MoD & maine ) Weezer (willapted33 and ramona wants sleep ) and Team Don't lecture me, Obi-Wan. I see through the lies of the Jedi. I do not fear the dark side as you do. I have brought peace... freedom, justice and security to my new empire. Your new empire? Don't make me kill you. Anakin, my allegiance is to the Republic, to democracy! If you're not with me... then you're my enemy. Only a Sith deals in absolutes. I will do what I must. You will try. I hear a new apprentice you have, Emperor. Or should I call you Darth Sidious? Master Yoda. You survived. Surprised? Your arrogance blinds you, Master Yoda. Now you will experience... the full power of the dark side. I have waited a long time for this moment... my little green friend. At last the Jedi are no more. (filthy & tanooki )Theme: Hexagonal Writing The International Space Station typically has six people living in it. For this intersection, you must send a song written by six or more people. Consult with your teammate and get your songs in within 36 hours or else your team will NOT have a song in that category and will get an automatic 0/10. Feel free to ask Nick and District any and all questions you may have. The universe is waiting for you. Travel safe. Go!
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Post by Nick P on Aug 10, 2021 13:18:01 GMT -5
Leg 14 Songs
Challenge #1: Detour Diverse Place Songs: Ariana Grande/The Weeknd - Love Me Harder Calvin Harris/Florence Welch - Sweet Nothing
Flying Through Space Songs: Kendrick Lamar/Jay Rock - Money Trees Outkast - Hey Ya!
and joining us to judge this challenge is Fire & HamedM1 💔
Challenge #2: Roadblock Roadblock Theme: Linking Others The International Space Station can have up to eight other ships hooked up to it, linking them together. For this roadblock, you must send a song by an artist who has been in multiple bands/music groups throughout their career (the song sent can be from their band work, or from solo work if they have it). Songs: A Perfect Circle - 3 Libras Daft Punk/Julian Casablancas - Instant Crush Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart The Smiths - How Soon is Now?
and joining us to judge this challenge is recordyear & @jadenlefranks
Challenge #3: Intersection Songs: BROCKHAMPTON - BOOGIE Kanye West/Rick Ross - Devil in a New Dress
and joining us to judge this challenge is HamedM1 💔 & @jadenlefranks
Judges, please get your scores in by Thursday night
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Post by maine on Aug 10, 2021 13:28:27 GMT -5
Calvin Harris/Florence Pugh - Sweet Nothing Pugh
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Post by HamedM1 💔 on Aug 10, 2021 13:31:32 GMT -5
Yay time to tank everyone's scores, kidding maybe :kii:
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Post by Nick P on Aug 12, 2021 22:34:09 GMT -5
Who will be the final elimination for PAR3? It's time to find out!
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Post by Nick P on Aug 12, 2021 22:43:52 GMT -5
Comfortably securing their spot in the finale are...
1. Team Don't lecture me, Obi-Wan. I see through the lies of the Jedi. I do not fear the dark side as you do. I have brought peace... freedom, justice and security to my new empire. Your new empire? Don't make me kill you. Anakin, my allegiance is to the Republic, to democracy! If you're not with me... then you're my enemy. Only a Sith deals in absolutes. I will do what I must. You will try. I hear a new apprentice you have, Emperor. Or should I call you Darth Sidious? Master Yoda. You survived. Surprised? Your arrogance blinds you, Master Yoda. Now you will experience... the full power of the dark side. I have waited a long time for this moment... my little green friend. At last the Jedi are no more. Not if anything to say about it I have! At an end your rule is. And not short enough it was. If so powerful you are... why leave? You will not stop me. (filthy & tanooki )Overall Score: 106.1 | Detour Rank: #1 | Roadblock Rank: #1 | Intersection Rank: #2 | Bonus From Last Leg: +0Detour Results:
(Flying Through Space)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: (9.3)District: pretty sure this is now my favourite Kendrick song. actually made me listen to GKMC while I type out these results. amazing album. (9.8)Fire: honestly i don't have much to say about this lmao. maybe i should check out the album (7.0)Hamed: This is in my top 3 from the album overall it's just a fun bop while continuing the story of the album. Jay Rock is easily my favorite part of the song though Kendrick is fire as well, the Silver Soul sample is utilized masterfully, and I love even the backing vocals from Anna Wise. I never even notice the song is over 6 minutes long, it's that good. (9.5)Overall Score: 35.6
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Filthy)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: (9.5)District: (9.1)recordyear: Why did it hit so much (aside from suicide tendency part) And I now understand why this group is seen as major influence on Fontaines DC. The riff is pretty much perfect. My inly nitpick is the time, but even it went fast. (9.4)Jaden: One I really enjoyed! Didn't feel like almost 7 minutes long. (9.0)Overall Score: 37
Intersection Results:
(Sent with Weezer)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: The sample in this track works really well (8.7)
District: I liked this but felt that better choices could've been made to compete with the other song. (8.4)
Jaden: Outro is better than the first half. (8.0)
Hamed: So this is probably in my least favorite from MBDTF which in all fairness is a great album from start to finish so that's not really a downside. This song probably has my favorite performance from Rick Ross to date for sure which also isn't a very high bar but still the song is good. (8.4)
Overall Score: 33.5
A great time to score first place! See you in the finale where you'll hopefully place the same... good luck!
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Post by Nick P on Aug 12, 2021 22:54:18 GMT -5
Also fighting to win the race in the finale are...
2. The Invisible Hand (Red & Sambalada )Overall Score: 104.8 | Detour Rank: #3 | Roadblock Rank: #2 | Intersection Rank: #1 | Bonus From Last Leg: +0.9Detour Results:
(Diverse Place)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: It's a perfectly listenable and generally enjoyable track, but I'm a little underwhelmed to see it sent here (6.3)District: a select few of Ariana's earlier tracks such as this and One Last Time have held up for me over time, it still sounds fresh! (9.4)Fire: as much as i do really love this song, i do wish it was slightly better somehow? like, ari and the weeknd have fantastic chemistry, and the production is quite nice, but something about that chorus just doesn't make it hit as hard for me. that said, it's an incredibly minor detail, because this is an amazing song and a highlight from both of these artist's discography (9.0)Hamed: This is still a nice fun collab between these two but I feel like my love for it has fallen more and more overtime tbh. (8.6)Overall Score: 33.3
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Samba)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: A nearly perfect song. (9.9)District: I've been listening to this all day, what an absolute bop. (9.8)recordyear: I'll admit I still didn't listen to Random Access Memories, partly because the overplay of Get Lucky and Daft Punk is never one of the artists on my radar to check out more, but I think this song brings out the best from both artists. The autotunes are definitely Daft Punk's strengths, but I especially love the blebd of electric guitar with symths in the middle. It's quite an excellent song. (8.6)Jaden: A really good hook. And I like the lyrics. (8.2)Overall Score: 36.5
Intersection Results:
(Sent with Anne-Marie's Ninjas)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: I love the beat in this song (8.7)
District: it's so fun hearing this come on! one of my favourites from them. (9.4)
Jaden: This has a nice vibe. (8.0)
Hamed: This song keeps growing on me with each listen, the noisy production combined with fire flow just makes this song feel like chaotic fun lol. (8.0)
Overall Score: 34.1
You guys have been top 3 for the last five legs. While that isn't much of a feat at this stage, it should hopefully give you some confidence. Good luck going into the finale!
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Post by Red on Aug 12, 2021 22:57:52 GMT -5
I'd like to thank the Academy and my wonderful teammate samba for this incredible final leg honor--
wait, this isn't the oscars
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Aug 12, 2021 23:05:37 GMT -5
Securing the last spot in the finale are...
3. Anne-Marie's Ninjas (MoD & maine )Overall Score: 100.1 | Detour Rank: #4 | Roadblock Rank: #3 | Intersection Rank: #1 | Bonus From Last Leg: +0.4Detour Results:
(Diverse Place)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: The chorus is really good, definitely the stand out part of the song (8.2) District: not a favourite from Calvin but I still bop to this. the chorus can get kinda grating, and I prefer Pray To God or Summer to name a few (8.4)Fire: unfortunately, this song never fully clicked with me as much, and i don't really know why. the production is pretty nice, i dig the beat, and florence welch's vocals are cool, but idk, it doesn't hit me as much. it's not bad at all by any means, but i probably won't be inclined to revisit it, pretty decent song though (6.5)Hamed: This is still one of my favorite EDM songs to date and is still nostalgic since this song is what made me discover Florence's discography. Florence's vocal performance is superb and Calvin's production builds up to one of my favorite drops ever. There isn't a damn thing I'd change from this classic. (10)Overall Score: 33.1
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by James)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: I really enjoyed this. Great vibe all around to it (9.3)District: (8.5) recordyear: The guitar got more punches as the song progresses, but for a final 4 song pick, this doesn't have the wow factor. (7.6)Jaden: First two minutes of this song are groovy, then it gets boring. I won't be coming back to this one. (7.1)Overall Score: 32.5
Intersection Results:
(Sent with The Invisible Hand)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: I love the beat in this song (8.7)
District: it's so fun hearing this come on! one of my favourites from them. (9.4)
Jaden: This has a nice vibe. (8.0)
Hamed: This song keeps growing on me with each listen, the noisy production combined with fire flow just makes this song feel like chaotic fun lol. (8.0)
Overall Score: 34.1
While this round may have been a little too close for comfort, you guys are still in the race and competing for the win on the final leg.
Unfortunately just short of the finale are..
4. Weezer (willapted33 & ramona wants sleep )Overall Score: 99.6 | Detour Rank: #2 | Roadblock Rank: #4 | Intersection Rank: #2 | Bonus From Last Leg: +0.2Detour Results:
(Flying Through Space)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: This one never ceases to be a blast (9.8) District: this was always a song that I respected more than I liked. I can agree that it's very bouncy and fun, sometimes it just doesn't click with me and I can't explain why. I will still jam along if it comes on, but I don't find myself going out of my way to listen to this. (8.2)Fire: i'll admit it took me a while to come around to actually liking this song, because i remember finding this song super annoying. my opinion has definitely changed, because i quite like this now. the beat is super infectious, and the song is just overall incredibly fun. glad i finally came around on this, because this is great (8)Hamed: Idk why but I used to hate the living f**k out of this song. Maybe cause 10 year old me flopped at this song in Just Dance 2 but that's probably just one reason. Happy to say thats no longer the case and it's a bop though it's far from my favorite from Outkast. (8.3)Overall Score: 34.3
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Will)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: I liked this one a lot. The guitars in the background are great and the vocals in the chorus have a very engaging nature to them (9.2)District: adore this song. sounds flawless and smooth, I also love the delivery in the chorus. (9.4) recordyear: Joy Division/New Order is the first artist popped up in my mind when I saw the criteria. I guess New Order's quite overused in these games so it's time to switch it up. Very enjoy the synths and bass here. Also think that the lyrics got a balance of personal and broad for interpretations. (9.0)Jaden: I came in thinking this'd be a jazz song I'd adore. Idk why. Turns out it was a chore to listen to. Bleh. (4.0)Overall Score: 31.6
Intersection Results:
(Sent with Team Don't lecture me, Obi-Wan. I see through the lies of the Jedi. I do not fear the dark side as you do. I have brought peace... freedom, justice and security to my new empire. Your new empire? Don't make me kill you. Anakin, my allegiance is to the Republic, to democracy! If you're not with me... then you're my enemy. Only a Sith deals in absolutes. I will do what I must. You will try. I hear a new apprentice you have, Emperor. Or should I call you Darth Sidious? Master Yoda. You survived. Surprised? Your arrogance blinds you, Master Yoda. Now you will experience... the full power of the dark side. I have waited a long time for this moment... my little green friend. At last the Jedi are no more. Not if anything to say about it I have! At an end your rule is. And not short enough it was. If so powerful you are... why leave? You will not stop me.)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: The sample in this track works really well (8.7)
District: I liked this but felt that better choices could've been made to compete with the other song. (8.4)
Jaden: Outro is better than the first half. (8.0)
Hamed: So this is probably in my least favorite from MBDTF which in all fairness is a great album from start to finish so that's not really a downside. This song probably has my favorite performance from Rick Ross to date for sure which also isn't a very high bar but still the song is good. (8.4)
Overall Score: 33.5
What an incredible run you guys have had landing on the podium five times throughout the entire race. You have given a valiant effort, but unfortunately it wasn't enough for the finale. Thank you so much for playing!
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Post by Red on Aug 12, 2021 23:07:47 GMT -5
A 4 for "Love Will Tear Us Apart", I literally can't
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Post by maine on Aug 12, 2021 23:09:17 GMT -5
Jaden pulling through for Team Big Bird one last time. :')
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Post by willapted33 on Aug 12, 2021 23:18:32 GMT -5
as one of my favourite philosophers Flo Rida once said, "i cry"
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Post by Nick P on Aug 13, 2021 12:25:52 GMT -5
Challenge #1: Detour
What is a detour? In these challenges, two themes will be available, and teams will choose to send a song for the one they feel more confident in. Be sure to specify which theme you are sending for!
Detour Themes Forward Leap or Black Sheep
Forward Leap: Every four years on Earth is a leap year, adding an extra day on February 29th. However, during the other three years, that day doesn’t exist. For this detour, you must send a song that only occasionally exists, only that is not available on Spotify or Apple Music.
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Black Sheep: In addition to the Moon, the Earth has two small asteroids that orbit with it. However, they aren’t as big or as well known as the Moon, making them the “black sheep” of the things that rotate around Earth family.For this detour, you must send a song by an artist who, despite having family members that also made music, is significantly more successful than them.
Challenge #2: Roadblock What is a roadblock? In these challenges, only one member of the team can come up with a song to send. No consulting. You'll be on the honor system here. Send in your group pm who will do this road block. They will then without consulting their teammate see the theme and send the song in individual pms. tl;dr only one person sends a song, pick who that is in the group pms, then and only then they see the theme.
Challenge #3: Roadblock II Each team member will be performing a roadblock for the finale.
Challenge #4: PAR WarsWhat are the PAR Wars?PAR Wars is a brand new type of challenge as we traverse the universe! In these challenges, you must either choose to send a song for "The Light Side" or "The Dark Side". If you send a Light Side song, your goal is to send the best song possible. If you send a Dark Side song, your goal is to send the worst song possible (scoring will be inverted here, so a 0/10 becomes a 10/10). However, the theme for both categories is the same, and you don't get to see the theme until you lock in whether you'll be doing The Light Side or The Dark Side. ALL TEAMS CAN CHOOSE TO DO EITHER LIGHT OR DARK SIDE. Challenge #5: Blast From The PastWe've come full circle and are now touching back down on Earth. As you return back to Earth, it’s your turn to look back on the past. For the final challenge, you must send two songs that you have previously sent during the race that you feel represent your time in the race.
Each team will be sending six songs for the finale!Consult with your teammate and get your songs in within 48 hours or else your team will NOT have a song in that category and will get an automatic 0/10. Feel free to ask Nick and District any and all questions you may have. The universe is waiting for you. Travel safe. Go!
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