wheatsquares33
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Post by wheatsquares33 on Jul 8, 2024 19:11:57 GMT -5
oh i didn't add decimals to my scores :sob: you're all getting flat .0s from me, unfortunately
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Nick P
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Post by Nick P on Jul 8, 2024 19:15:50 GMT -5
19. navy (navylightning ) Overall Score: 55.3
Paired with: rom (rom )
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: The chorus is pretty good! (7.8)
District: ye (7.8)
Red: Interesting that we're including bonus tracks in this. Not complaining, though, this is really nice. (7.5)
kanubow: I'm sorry, the old Kanye can't come to the phone right now. Why? Because he's dead! (8.3)
Preds: there's lots of cool parts in this song, the chorus especially is pretty nice (9.1)
Wheat: Kinda just a Kanye song. It's pretty decent. (7.0)
Samo: there were only a few songs here i was hearing for the first time, but this was a pretty good discovery! kanye is…an interesting person to discuss now but he really knew (past tense) how to make some good music (7.8)
Let's welcome navylightning on their PAR debut!
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 8, 2024 19:21:22 GMT -5
3. Max (Rose "Payola" Nylund ) Overall Score: 63.1
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: I don't really think this needs to exist and i prefer the original in almost every way (the outro especially drags here) but the extended bridge is fire (7.2)
District: well. we just have no choice but to stan (9.6)
Red: This took a song that, honestly, was a tad overrated and added additional content that effectively served as a top tier video game DLC that fleshed everything out. I can't go back and listen to the original now, it's just not on this level. (8.2)
kanubow: So glad Taylor took her magnum opus and made it so much better. (9.9)
Preds: lowkey would've given the 5 min a 10 if it was eligible like idk why people need 10 whole minutes of this lol (9.4)
Wheat: This is like by far the best song that Taylor has ever done, by a wide, wide margin. (9.0)
Samo: i wish i liked this as much as the original TV, but it’s still one of the best songs of the decade (9.8)
Max claims the last spot on the podium! Notice how the points have been really close...
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Post by Mayman on Jul 8, 2024 19:25:19 GMT -5
A classic
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Nick P
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Post by Nick P on Jul 8, 2024 19:26:54 GMT -5
18. Avatar (avatar ) Overall Score: 57.1
Paired with: Max (Rose "Payola" Nylund )
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: When I saw that this got sent, I was fully expecting it to end up dead last but it kinda bops? Kudos to you, Ava Max, you've made two songs I like (7.8)
District: (8.9)
Red: Pleasantly surprised by this one. I won't go as far as to say that Ava Max "ate", but it does its job pretty well. (7.2)
kanubow: This is so much better than the Ava Max songs on the EDM rankdown list last year it's not even real. (9.1)
Preds: lI wanna give into my dark temptation by giving this song a high rating because it's pretty catchy! everything I've heard off this album is pretty good actually, has anyone hosted a rankdown for it? if not we should definitely do one! (9.2)
Wheat: I've always been a bit partial to Ava Max. I wouldn't say this is one of her best songs, but it's the sort of slick, catchy pop song she does best. (6.0)
Samo: definitely a highlight on D&D! i feel like the chorus melody reminds me of something which is funny because this is one of her only songs that doesn’t seem to sample anything (8.9)
Sending one pop girl gets you paired with Max, who sent another! But how will Ava Max and Taylor Swift mix? Only time may tell...
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Post by reputainbow on Jul 8, 2024 19:29:04 GMT -5
oh now i’m scared
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Post by Mayman on Jul 8, 2024 19:29:47 GMT -5
Yes Avatar!!
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Post by Private Dancer on Jul 8, 2024 19:30:09 GMT -5
This is bad
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Fire
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Post by Fire on Jul 8, 2024 19:30:38 GMT -5
Preds: lI wanna give into my dark temptation by giving this song a high rating because it's pretty catchy! everything I've heard off this album is pretty good actually, has anyone hosted a rankdown for it? if not we should definitely do one! (9.2)
review of the year 😭😭😭
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DistrictTwelve
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 8, 2024 19:31:38 GMT -5
4. BB (BB🌕 ) Overall Score: 62.5
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: Hell yeah (8.8)
District: one of my discoveries this round (lol sorry) and I enjoyed this one a lot (8.9)
Red: It's not one of my absolute favorite album closers, but, I mean, this is absolutely one of THE closers. It's iconic for a reason. (9.0)
kanubow: one of the most important songs of the previous generation. fantastic shit. (9.9)
Preds: it's cute but there's nothing incredible about it or anything (7.8)
Wheat: What's Going On is flawless (10)
Samo: not much to say here, an obviously good song from one of the most obviously good albums i know (8.1)
BB lands highly, let's see their pairing...
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Post by Nick P on Jul 8, 2024 19:36:31 GMT -5
17. Fire (Fire ) Overall Score: 57.4
Paired with: BB (BB🌕 )
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: If only her last album was more of this! (8.7)
District: (8.7)
Red: I feel like you all are trying to make me cry with this group of songs. I'm on to you all. (7.7)
kanubow: Pride Month's over but this is a classic any month of the year. (9.6)
Preds: as you guys know I always tank drumless songs but I love kacey's voice and her songwriting so this is an above average drumless song (7.7)
Wheat: I'm sorry to whoever sent this, I've always thought this Kacey era was so underwhelming and this song does absolutely nothing for me. (5.0)
Samo: one of my favourite album closers from one of my favourite albums of all time. if Fire didn’t send this i will eat my hat (10)
Samo nailed your selection — and helped boost you just enough to survive and be paired with BB🌕 !
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Fire
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Post by Fire on Jul 8, 2024 19:38:53 GMT -5
Wheat: I'm sorry to whoever sent this, I've always thought this Kacey era was so underwhelming and this song does absolutely nothing for me. (5.0)
pictured: me to wheat for being objectively wrong about music: ![9,135 Wheat Fire Images, Stock Photos, 3D objects, & Vectors | Shutterstock](https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/flame-row-wheat-field-burning-260nw-703027312.jpg)
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DistrictTwelve
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 8, 2024 19:41:34 GMT -5
5. Walt (walt91 ) Overall Score: 62.1
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: I edited a story about hype up tracks that included this song! In retrospect, I probably should've listened to the song first because it does not fit that vibe (8.5)
District: she is the moment, even though it's from the past (9.0)
Red: This song sounds just as fresh today as it did over a decade ago. I was not expecting this song to wind up being as timeless as it is, but it has stood the test of time with flying colors. (8.5)
kanubow: The second album is never gonna happen, but at least we were able to get this piece of near-pop perfection. (9.6)
Preds: slap bass in pop songs ALWAYS wins points with me, good job anon sender (9.1)
Wheat: Great song, great album, great closer. (8.0)
Samo: do i think this is a tiny bit overrated? yes. is it still a strong entry in one of the most consistently good catalogues of music over all of the 2010s? yes. (9.4)
Walt rounds out the top 5! Welcome aboard.
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Post by Mayman on Jul 8, 2024 19:42:33 GMT -5
Everything Is Embarassing is my favorite song here, glad it got a high placement!
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Fire
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Post by Fire on Jul 8, 2024 19:42:40 GMT -5
also me to being paired with bb again:
the red planets reunite (i couldn't find any funny gif or anything but pretend i did and put it here)
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Post by HamedM1 💔 on Jul 8, 2024 19:42:56 GMT -5
Should have won
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Post by Nick P on Jul 8, 2024 19:46:01 GMT -5
16. Mayman (Mayman ) Overall Score: 57.5
Paired with: Walt (walt91 )
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: I'm very impressed by how pained FKA Twigs makes her voice sound in this. It's not necessarily something I'm always throwing on but when it hits it hits (8.3)
District: (7.6)
Red: This is one of those songs that I have to be in the right mood for it to really click, but when it does, man. (8.6)
kanubow: Stans suck bro (9.8)
Preds: I'm sure she has better songs but this is NOT for me (5.8)
Wheat: Good song, hadn't thought about that borzoi meme in like a year, so thanks for that. (8.0)
Samo: oi still love this but i can’t take it seriously after the long-nosed dog meme (9.4)
Despite the judges being all over the place on your pick, it's fans were enough to get you through and onto a team with walt91 !
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Post by Mayman on Jul 8, 2024 19:50:04 GMT -5
Wasn't expecting to land this low but I am really happy about my partner pairing!
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 8, 2024 19:51:37 GMT -5
6. M5 (M5AGTS ) Overall Score: 62.1
[Tied with Walt at 62.1. Tie broken by highest ranking, 9.6 for Walt from kanubow vs. 9.5 for M5 from Preds]
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: Hell yeah (9.3)
District: i should probably give renaissance a listen. (8.6)
Red: A very, VERY bold choice to use one of the best songs of all-time as a template for a song, though Queen Bee is one of the few people who could possibly do it and not fall flat on her face. A worthy song to follow in the footsteps of "I Feel Love". (8.1)
kanubow: one of my favs off of RENAISSANCE being fr (9.3)
Preds: lemme checking where I put this in my most recent renny ranking...oh that's a top half! pretty good for such an iconic album! (9.5)
Wheat: Renaissance is good, good album closer too. (8.0)
Samo: that’s mother! Bey is one of like two artists i would trust with a sample this legendary but it absolutely lives up to I Feel Love’s legacy (9.3)
Another tiebreaker strikes the board - how will that affect the teams?
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Post by reputainbow on Jul 8, 2024 19:52:30 GMT -5
please don't reveal me next i can wait a little longer haha
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Nick P
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Post by Nick P on Jul 8, 2024 19:55:44 GMT -5
15. Will (willapted33 ) Overall Score: 59.8
Paired with: M5 (M5AGTS )
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: Got real credit at work for being the only one who had listened to Brat. Banger (8.6)
District: (9.1)
Red: This feels like the final evolution of what Charli explored on How I'm Feeling Now. What a fucking closer, this is. (8.5)
kanubow: Fun remix of 360 I'd definitely take over the OG (8.7)
Preds: I'm a pretty big fan of brat, this isn't up there in my favorites on it but props to whoever thought of sending something from it (8.8)
Wheat: Another good album closer here, I like how it parallels 360 at the start. As a standalone track...there's songs from this album I'd go for first, but I do still like it. (7.0)
Samo: honestly not sure whether i prefer this to 360 but of course i’m still going to give a high score to something from my AOTY so far (9.1)
I'm sure M5AGTS is excited to see their partner is a two-time PAR winner!
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Post by HamedM1 💔 on Jul 8, 2024 19:56:07 GMT -5
The Avatar sending Denzel Curry for Last Stand teas...
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Post by HamedM1 💔 on Jul 8, 2024 19:59:31 GMT -5
Will yo im sorry for cursing whoever stole 365 from me
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 8, 2024 20:01:46 GMT -5
7. Wrip (wrip ) Overall Score: 61.8
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: Every Laufey song I've heard sounds like the best case version of a song that plays at the climax of a rom com (9.7)
District: oh wrip this is so beautiful. listening on repeat as I write these reveals. in my botrict moment. (9.6)
Red: I cannot put into words what this song did to me the first time I heard it. It took my breath away. It doesn't do that to me every time I listen to it these days, but every so often, this song will weave its powerful magic one more time and leave me speechless all over again. This song will be a future standard. (9.3)
kanubow: probably the only Laufey song I'll truly get, and it's only because she made the perfect Disney princess song. (9.5)
Preds: the melodies in here are kinda cool but it's not something i'd come back to at all (6.4)
Wheat: Glad this one grew on me by the end of WTM, it is so delightful. (8.0)
Samo: this just sounds…magical. i don’t have much to say here, she just captures the feeling of falling in love perfectly (i assume) (9.3)
Wrip lands comfortably at seventh!
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Post by Nick P on Jul 8, 2024 20:06:19 GMT -5
14. Filthy (filthy ) Overall Score: 60.1
Paired with: Wrip (wrip )
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: I'll never say no to Jimi Hendrix. Or really say anything below a 9 to Jimi Hendrix (9.2)
District: (7.9)
Red: Mitch Mitchell rules, and he really deserves the same shine as Jimi for being the backbone of Jimi's best work. And the switchup at the end...genius. (8.5)
kanubow: OMG did he just do a drum fill? that just changed everything. (9.3)
Preds: lots of cool stuff going on here! the solos and crazy drum beats are a blast to listen to (9.3)
Wheat: I somehow haven't heard any full length Jimi albums, but this is pretty good for all the reasons a Jimi Hendrix song is typically good. (8.0)
Samo: i don’t think i fully get it, but for what i can take from this it’s a really good song! (7.9)
After nearly being declared the ultimate PAR champion two years ago, filthy is back for more, this time alongside wrip !
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 8, 2024 20:11:48 GMT -5
8. Enya (Enyasurvivor ) Overall Score: 61.5
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: Something I've learned the past few years is that, against the odds, Wonderwall bros are still everywhere at every college campus I've hung out on. That has very little to do with my thoughts on this completely different and quite great Oasis song but I just wanted to get it off my chest (9.0)
District: a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found (8.4)
Red: Another iconic closer, though hot take: I would have ended the album with "Don't Look Back in Anger", and it's not just because I like that song more. (7.6)
kanubow: I don't care that you're a stoner-whoops, wrong supernova (9.7)
Preds: doesn't really need to be 7 minutes long but other than that it's great, might like it better than wonderwall actually (9.4)
Wheat: One of Oasis's best singles. (8.0)
Samo: i heard a good amount of Oasis growing up but this one must have passed me by because there’s no way i’d forget a song this good. it really doesn’t feel as long as it is (9.4)
No hatred for long songs here! Both Taylor with ATW10 and Oasis land within the top ten.
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Post by Nick P on Jul 8, 2024 20:15:24 GMT -5
13. James (maine ) Overall Score: 60.2
Paired with: Enya (Enyasurvivor )
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: I literally only listen to Tennis when maine is involved in Pulse games but they always hit (9)
District: (8.2)
Red: Everyone knows who sent this, so here's my question: Was this James' wedding song? (7.7)
kanubow: All I have to say about this is that it's really, REALLY nice. (9.1)
Preds: great song, loved the vibes. not much else I have to say I guess (9.3)
Wheat: Very good Tennis song! I feel like I've sort of underappreciated them in the past. (8.0)
Samo: this was probably my favourite discovery of the set, thank you James! (8.9)
We'll have to wait and see if anything about Enyasurvivor makes maine feel like a dangerous woman! Or even makes him crave some meatloaf...
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Post by Nick P on Jul 8, 2024 20:24:54 GMT -5
9. MoD (MoD ) Overall Score: 60.5
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: Every time I listen to a Nas song I think I need to listen to more Nas (8.5)
District: at one point I thought Nas was NAV, apparently that was a really offensive comparison (8.0)
Red: Illmatic would have been rap's pinnacle without this song, but Nas decided, "Nah, let's end the album with one of the best rap songs of all time AND sample 'Human Nature' while we do it." Nasir is a madman. (9.2)
kanubow: you can never go wrong with a great Human Nature sample (unless it's by Chris Brown of course) (9.8)
Preds: not my preferred nas song but he's kinda a goat so it's hard for him to miss (9.3)
Wheat: Need to listen to Illmatic again soon. (8.0)
Samo: i feel like i should like this more, there’s nothing really wrong here at all; i just don’t feel like i’ll be returning to it after this (7.7)
MoD in the MiDdle. idk what to say anymore. Good luck to MoD!
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Fire
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Post by Fire on Jul 8, 2024 20:28:09 GMT -5
MoD in the MiDdle. idk what to say anymore. Good luck to MoD!
the MoDdle
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Post by Nick P on Jul 8, 2024 20:29:32 GMT -5
12. Rep (reputainbow ) Overall Score: 60.2
Paired with: MoD (MoD )
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: Such a good bass(?) riff (8.1)
District: (8.6)
Red: Bangerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr (8.2)
kanubow: I'd give the Rock remix an additional .1 score but the OG's fucking great too. (9.5)
Preds: I prefer hiss but this is such a cool song, love megan working with rock elements and there's tons of great hooks here (9.0)
Wheat: This is another one of the best fits for the theme of the round, it's a really good closer. One of Megan's best. (8.0)
Samo: goes insanely hard, i wish this hadn’t ended up somewhat overshadowed by her next release (which is still awesome, but i have ended up returning to this a bit more often) (8.8)
A solid performance lands you a (hopefully) solid teammate in many time PAR player MoD !
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