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Post by Nick P on Jul 15, 2024 21:33:55 GMT -5
Looking to improve on their last performance together are...
7. Red Planets (Again)Total Score: 65.4 | Detour Rank: #7 | Roadblock Rank: #7Detour Results:
(Too Sweet To Be True)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: My best Fleetwood Mac story is that I had booked a dangerously cheap flight in Greece and we were stuck on the tarmac for a couple hoursโฆand the whole time they just played โDreamsโ on repeat. Genuinely like 100 times. It only stopped when we took offโฆand then as soon as we landed the first thing I heard was โDreamsโ over the loudspeaker. Again. This song is great though! (9.6)District: (8.6) Jasper: If that Nothingโs Gonna Stop Us Now or whatever song was actually perfect. (10)Gabe: a classic for sure with some great songwriting that really pulls you in. itโs just not a personal favorite (6)Overall Score: 34.2 Roadblock Results:
(Sent by BB)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: (8.6)
District: just makes me miss antisocialites (8.5)
Brocka: the beginning where the beat kicked in scared tf out of me, I'm going to give this song a 5.5/10, this song was quite bland, and the key change in the end was very...umm...interesting (5.5)
Drem: I mean this was in list of my favorite songs of 2022, just instantly puts a smile on my face even after I hadn't listened to it in a while. Alvvays just has the ability to capture that feeling of escape and melancholy so easily. (8.6)
Overall Score: 31.2
7th detour, 7th roadblock, 7th overall. Let's see if we can turn your lucky 7s into a win next leg with a +0.4 bonus!
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Post by navylightning on Jul 15, 2024 21:36:35 GMT -5
G y u l p
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 15, 2024 21:39:51 GMT -5
Somehow still in are...
8. Ava Max MaxTotal Score: 64.5 | Detour Rank: #2 | Roadblock Rank: #8Detour Results:
(Relocated from View)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: The build up into the chorus and the chorus itself are (ironically) quite nice. Very cathartic (9)District: (8.2) Jasper: (8.9)Gabe: bop city. great melody and love the instrumentation. when she goes offf yep. (9.5)Overall Score: 35.6 Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Avatar)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: (6.3)
District: she's ok (7.8)
Brocka: .its a very great Mariah song, not her best, but it's a ten out of ten, which shows how strong her catalogue is. I also feel very puerto rickan when I hear this song (10)
Drem: Sorry but I struggled to stay awake, this was boring. I don't really ever wanna listen to boring 90s piano ballads and even having Mariah on one isn't changing that. (4.8)
Overall Score: 28.9
An amazing detour performance keeps you out of the bottom 2! Here's a +0.2 bonus.
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Post by navylightning on Jul 15, 2024 21:40:40 GMT -5
Welpโฆ
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Post by Fire on Jul 15, 2024 21:43:42 GMT -5
"puerto rickan" if only i was still updating that list of every word brocka misspelled
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Post by Nick P on Jul 15, 2024 21:44:54 GMT -5
The Peanut Crew prevails!
9. The Peanut CrewTotal Score: 64 | Detour Rank: #4 | Roadblock Rank: #9Detour Results:
(Relocated from View)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: There's songs that jam and then there's this (9.5)District: take a ride to my old neighbourhood (8) Jasper: (9.6)Gabe: Iโve never been the largest fan of this song but the talent and artistry is undeniable. pure cunt (8)Overall Score: 35.1 Roadblock Results:
(Sent by rom)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: (8.3)
District: i do enjoy a 'the national' moment every now and then. sleep well beast bops. (9)
Brocka: ...no...this is like Stick Season on melatonin (at least to me) (4)
Drem: A good song though not quite as fresh as it was when I first heard. Perhaps it's because I've listened to so much National but while good not among my Top 10 favorite singles from them. (7.6)
Overall Score: 28.9
Unfortunately we have to say goodbye to our favourite poster's favourite posters...
10. Your Favourite Poster's Favourite PostersTotal Score: 60.4 | Detour Rank: #10 | Roadblock Rank: #10Detour Results:
(Relocated from View)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: Boppppp (9.3)District: janet (7.9) Jasper: (9.5)Gabe: itโs a great song. itโs just not a great janet song to me. for me it goes on too long (the extended intro doesnโt help matters) and is a bit too predictable melodically (6)Overall Score: 32.7 Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Josh)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: (7.1)
District: idk about this one unfortunately.. (7.7)
Brocka: CHOP! I heard this on a Terri Jo live and this sounds like any other LDR I've heard (MOSTLY) (5.5)
Drem: It's a good song but works better in context of the album and even then. It's not a song I'd return to on it's own unlike other songs from the project like The Grants, the title track, or Grandfather. (7.3)
Overall Score: 27.6
Thanks for playing!
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Post by navylightning on Jul 15, 2024 21:46:16 GMT -5
Ph ph ph ph phewwwww
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DistrictTwelve
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 16, 2024 17:34:49 GMT -5
Challenge #1: Seven Wonders DetourWhat 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 ThemesMultilingual Star or So Close Yet So FarMultilingual Star: Christ the Redeemer was a collaboration between French and Brazilian engineers and sculptors. For this detour, you must send a song with a similar sort of collaboration: a track that features at least two languages.ORSo Close Yet So Far: Somehow, Christ the Redeemer isnโt actually the biggest statue of Jesus in Brazil โ that honor goes to Christ the Protector, despite the Redeemer almost undeniably being more famous. For this detour, you must send a song that is almost more famous despite not being the grandest or most original: a cover of a song that has more streams on Spotify than the original version.
As the Seven Wonders challenge, the team with the #1 detour performance this round will receive a secret advantage that may help them in the game.
Challenge #2: RoadblockWhat 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.
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 world is waiting for you. Travel safe. Go!
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Post by HamedM1 ๐ on Jul 16, 2024 17:57:40 GMT -5
Send Lalisa by Lisa in the detour for a free 10 from me
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Post by maine on Jul 16, 2024 19:12:39 GMT -5
damn if only Dangerous Woman by Anne-Marie was on Spotify
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Post by filthy on Jul 17, 2024 1:15:16 GMT -5
She said hola come estas she said konichiwa she said pardon my french I said bonjour madame
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 19, 2024 3:32:32 GMT -5
Challenge #1: Seven Wonders Detour
Detour Themes Multilingual Star or So Close Yet So Far
Multilingual Star Songs:Arcade Fire - Reflektor Hikaru Utada - Traveling Kali Uchis - Moonlight Mariya Takeuchi - Plastic Love Talking Heads - Psycho KillerSo Close Yet So Far Songs:Annie Lennox - No More I Love Yous Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want to Have Fun The Mamas and the Papas - Dream A Little Dream of Me Nina Simone - Sinnerman and joining us to judge this challenge are HamedM1 ๐ & Football
Challenge #2: Roadblock Roadblock Theme: Doing The Twist Rio de Janeiro is the birthplace of Samba music and Bossa Nova music. This roadblock is pretty straightforward: send a Samba or Bossa Nova song.
Songs: Beabadobee & Laufey - A Night To Remember Jessie Ware - Begin Again Jorge Ben Jor - Forรงa Bruta Jorge Ben Jor - Mas, Que Nada! Jorge Ben Jor - Oba, Lรก Vem Ela Laufey - From the Start Natalia Lafourcade - Mi manera de querer Novos Baianos - Com qualquer dois mil rรฉis Novos Baianos - Mistรฉrio de Planeta
and joining us to judge this challenge are joshtheking & Sambalada
Judges, please submit your scores by noon EST on Sunday.
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Post by Sambalada on Jul 19, 2024 8:57:14 GMT -5
No Billie Bossa Nova?
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Post by Nick P on Jul 21, 2024 23:30:14 GMT -5
Leg 2 reveals โ remember, the last team to check in will be eliminated.
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Post by Nick P on Jul 21, 2024 23:35:45 GMT -5
Establishing themselves as the team to beat are...
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1. Brockolinis (walt91 & Mayman ) Total Score: 73.9 | Detour Rank: #3 | Roadblock Rank: #2 | Bonus From Last Leg: +1.9
Detour Results:
(Multilingual Star)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: There's few songs that fully understand their vibe on every level quite like this one. It's like watching Tom Cruise in a Mission: Impossible movie โ just someone who's found their niche and is in total control of it (9.5)
District: (9.8)
Hamed: (8.8)
Red: Oh, look at that, I must be getting the vapors... (8.7)
Overall Score: 36.8
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Mayman)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: It's very solid, but leaves a bit to be desired compared to her other tracks (8.0)
District: (9.7)
Josh: Now this just feels unfair. This song is stunning. She caused a five car pile up on the highslay with her mothermobile in servecity (9.5)
Samba: Man, I don't know. This is definitely the song I have most connection with, and another show-off that Jessie has such a rich musicality but I feel it's just samba in ~essence~ and doesn't really celebrate the spirit of the task like the others do. Which is fine. You probably don't want to send something you don't even know you like. Again. Great song, but despite being my favourite I can't have it to give it the highest score I give today. But don't worry, my score is still good even though it could've been better if I hadn't had a complicated feelings with this song and the theme. (8.0)
Overall Score: 35.2
Strong submissions in both challenges keep you two on top and the early favorite! You'll get a +1.7 bonus to help you continue that momentum next leg
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Post by Nick P on Jul 21, 2024 23:41:28 GMT -5
Earning their first podium finish are...
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2. Bassline Buddies ๐๐ถ๐ต๐ถ๐๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ (wrip & filthy ) Total Score: 73 | Detour Rank: #1 | Roadblock Rank: #5 | Bonus From Last Leg: +0.8
Detour Results:
(Multilingual Star)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: The epitome of a breezy guitar pop song โ a genre I just kinda made up but which is also my favorite genre! (9.8)
District: (10)
Hamed: (9.2)
Red: At this point, this song's reputation as the definitive city pop song almost overshadows how unbelievably perfect the composition is. Is it my personal favorite city pop song? It can't be when "Stay With Me" exists. But this song has a reputation for a reason. When you get Mariya, Taeko Ohnuki, and Tatsuro Yamashita together on a song, it would be more surprising if it wasn't transcendent. (9.2)
Overall Score: 38.2
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Filthy)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: Groovy (8.7)
District: (8.9)
Josh: Builds very nicely, not much to say but it's good! (7.8)
Samba: Love this choice! There's a lot of play with the instrumentations that keep surprising me as the song goes on, and I'm not saying it like it's experinental or something but they just have such nice twists and turns in them, and they're far far from sloppy! (8.6)
Overall Score: 34
Excellent work in the detour has netted you a 2nd place finish, a +1.2 bonus next leg, and โ perhaps most importantly โ an advantage in the next leg for winning the Seven Wonders challenge. More info will soon come in your team chat...
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Post by Nick P on Jul 21, 2024 23:45:28 GMT -5
Only missing the top 2 due a lower last leg bonus is...
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3. Red Will Blues (willapted33 & M5AGTS ) Total Score: 72.8 | Detour Rank: #2 | Roadblock Rank: #3 | Bonus From Last Leg: +0.6
Detour Results:
(So Close Yet So Far)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: Nina Simone is simply so, so great (8.8)
District: (9.5)
Hamed: (10)
Red: You could write a thesis on this song and its brilliance and still not be able to touch on everything that makes this so overwhelmingly special. (9.7)
Overall Score: 38
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by M5)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: Ohhh ohh oh oh (8.5)
District: (8.7)
Josh: Oh que passou! Instruments go crazy here, there's a real sing along vibe to this that I wish I could join in on, but it's a great song nonetheless well done! (8.6)
Samba: A great find for me from this panel! It makes me dance and have so much fun. There's a lot of soul put into this music. (8.4)
Overall Score: 34.2
Top 3 finishes in your detour and M5's roadblock got you, appropriately, a top 3 overall finish and a +1 bonus for next leg.
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Post by Nick P on Jul 21, 2024 23:50:43 GMT -5
Hopping from the back half of the middle to the top half is... 4. Red Planets (Again) (BB๐ & Fire )Total Score: 70.8 | Detour Rank: #6 | Roadblock Rank: #1 | Bonus From Last Leg: +0.4Detour Results:
(Multilingual Star)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: I dig the interplay between the two vocalists in the chorus (8.7)District: (9.2) Hamed: (8.1)Red: If this was being rated in 2013, I'm pretty sure I would have given it a 10. Oh, how much damage Win Butler did to this band that I loved so dearly... (9)Overall Score: 35 Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Fire)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: Their voices compliment each other so well (9.0)
District: (9.2)
Josh: I just loooove the vibe of this song. And obviously the two ladies carry it very well, I wanna eat their harmonies for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (8.7)
Samba: This is such a refreshing twist of Bossa Nova, modernized. I love how together they create this sense of mystery with their harmonious performances, a good way to play around with the fun instrumentations as to not just relying on the background music to create the atmosphere like most of the "jazz pop" singers on the modern era do. (8.5)
Overall Score: 35.4
A roadblock victory makes up for a more so-so detour and nets you a +0.8 bonus for next leg.
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Post by Nick P on Jul 21, 2024 23:56:45 GMT -5
Their song might not be on Spotify but their team is in the top 5...
![](https://i.imgur.com/wotNs8y_d.webp?maxwidth=1520&fidelity=grand) 5. The Putas (MoD & reputainbow )Total Score: 70.7 | Detour Rank: #5 | Roadblock Rank: #7 | Bonus From Last Leg: +1.2Detour Results:
(Multilingual Star)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: I'm always fond of pop songs with the particular sort of glittery, fluttering beat this song has (8.7)District: (9.0) Hamed: (9.5)Red: Utada doesn't miss, y'all. (8.4)Overall Score: 35.6 Roadblock Results:
(Sent by MoD)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: Banger (9.3)
District: (9.2)
Josh: Don't like this one as much as his other two, just drags on a bit without really going anywhere. It's fine. (6.3)
Samba: Whoa this RUSHES. Great performance from Jorge and the band where they all sound to be in tune. Perfect balance of fun, therapeutics, and exhilaration in one song. A thrill from start to finish. The best of the three Jorge representations here! (9.1)
Overall Score: 33.9
The weaker roadblock meant you almost tumbled out of the top 5, but you managed to stick right in the middle and score a +0.6 bonus for next leg
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Post by Nick P on Jul 22, 2024 0:01:05 GMT -5
Making a leap is...
![](https://i.imgur.com/k1gMrXK_d.webp?maxwidth=1520&fidelity=grand) 6. The Peanut Crew (rom & navylightning )Total Score: 70.4 | Detour Rank: #4 | Roadblock Rank: #5 | Bonus From Last Leg: +0Detour Results:
(Multilingual Star)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: i should just finally listen to a full Talking Heads album. Though at this rate if rom stays in the race much longer I'll basically get that through his submissions (9.5)District: (8.4) Hamed: (9.0)Red: The moment Talking Heads became TALKING HEADS. It was the first Talking Heads song I heard, and it remained my favorite for over 20 years. The ending minute of this still gives me chills. This is how you end a song! (9.5)Overall Score: 36.4 Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Navy)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: The chorus is extremely earworm-y (8.5)
District: (10)
Josh: A nice easy listen, just a shame it ends when it starts to pick up a bit. (7.3)
Samba: Okay so obviously I've heard the version from Sergio Mendes and apparently that was a cover! I enjoy this version as well, it's more relaxing and mind-massaging which works in itself. There was a bit of exploration of melodies that I always love especially when it's done ~well~ and it is definitely done well here." (8.2)
Overall Score: 34
After a rough first leg, the rest of the competition better watch out now that the Peanut Crew has momentum and a +0.4 bonus.
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Post by Nick P on Jul 22, 2024 0:06:31 GMT -5
Still not living up to their name is...
![](https://i.imgur.com/ueABMpX_d.webp?maxwidth=1520&fidelity=grand) 7. The Winners of PAR5 (Enyasurvivor & maine )Total Score: 68.7 | Detour Rank: #7 | Roadblock Rank: #4 | Bonus From Last Leg: +1Detour Results:
(So Close Yet So Far)Judge's Thoughts: Nick: It does just kinda feel like rom com core all these years later but I also kinda adore that genre so (9.2)District: (7.9) Hamed: (8.3)Red: Arguably the definitive version of this song, which is saying a lot. It should also come as no surprise that, given how much I love and respect the Mamas and the Papas, that I also love and respect this. (8.2)Overall Score: 33.6 Roadblock Results:
(Sent by James)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: The brief moment the song's momentum pauses right before the chorus makes that chorus all the more satisfying (8.5)
District: (9.5)
Josh: Not a standout among this pack for me, but also cannot find a single fault in it. (7.5)
Samba: This Jorge has definitely had mastered the art of making interesting clap and play backs in his melodies, and the way the music rushes the performance here is brilliant. Great showing of multiple talents here. (8.6)
Overall Score: 34.1
You're yet to prove you're the Winners of PAR5, but at least you aren't the losers of it yet. You'll get a +0.2 bonus next leg
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Post by Nick P on Jul 22, 2024 0:11:48 GMT -5
Struggling in spite of their advantage is...
![](https://i.imgur.com/BLGO2HV_d.webp?maxwidth=1520&fidelity=grand) 8. 2000s RNB (rnb & big2000 )Total Score: 66.3 | Detour Rank: #8 | Roadblock Rank: #8 | Bonus From Last Leg: +1.4
Advantage: Public Ownership Congrats on winning the Seven Wonders challenge! As your reward, youโe earned an advantage. Chichen Itza was privately owned up until 2010, when the Yucatan State purchased it and it became publicly owned. This advantage gives you ownership over something usually kept private: the identity of this roundโs judges. Judging the detour will be Hamed and Red, and judging the roadblock are Josh and Samba. Use this information wiselyโฆ
Detour Results:
(So Close Yet So Far)Judge's Thoughts: Nick: Timeless (8.3)District: (8.0) Hamed: (7.7)Red: If I didn't hear this song every day for the last three years, I probably would have finally really gotten into this. Alas, "Time After Time" forever outsold. (7.4)Overall Score: 31.4 Roadblock Results:(Sent by Rnb)Judge's Thoughts:Nick: Great outro (8.6)
District: (8.5)
Josh: Really liked this one, there's a real richness to her voice and she works very well with the instrumentation. (8.1)
Samba: One of the songs that stand out from the album to me! The progression is lush and smooth. She sings with an attitude that carries itself smoothly with the music. (8.3)
Overall Score: 33.5
You didn't use your advantage to the full extent, and you almost paid the price, finishing second to last in both challenges. But you will survive to race another leg โ unlike...
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9. Ava Max Max (avatar & Rose "Payola" Nylund ) Total Score: 62.6 | Detour Rank: #9 | Roadblock Rank: #9 | Bonus From Last Leg: +0.2
Detour Results:
(So Close Yet So Far)Judge's Thoughts: Nick: The doo-doo background vocals are catchy (8.4)District: (7.5) Hamed: (7.0)Red: This definitely sounds very 90's. When it comes to me rating this, that's not inherently a bad things. That said, I've just never been a huge fan of Annie's solo career, even her most beloved songs. (6.1)Overall Score: 29 Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Avatar)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: The "blah-blah-blah" lyric with the backing chords getting picked at the exact same moment as the words is great (9.7)
District: (8.1)
Josh: This song is good but has never fully clicked with me like some of her other songs. But still an enjoyable listen! (7.6)
Samba: I just really appreciate what she's done as a vocalist bringing jazz into young generation's consciousness, and that she doesn't try to be anything but. In a way her music is fresh and authentic, and this song is a great start (hehe) for her music journey. (8.0)
Overall Score: 33.4
Last place finishes in both challenges, obviously, led to a last place finish overall, by nearly 4 points. Thanks for playing!
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 22, 2024 22:50:12 GMT -5
Challenge #1: DetourWhat 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 ThemesOld Peak or Good TechniqueOld Peak: Machu Picchu, or โOld Peak,โ still stands today because it was able to avoid ruination during the Spanish conquest in the 16th century due to its hidden location in the Andes. For this detour, you must send a song by an artist that continues to stand the test of time and has released music for four or more decades. (As an example, if they released music in the 90s, 00s, 10s, and 20s, that works!)ORGood Technique: Machu Picchu was built using heavy stones, the smallest of which weighed fifty pounds. The Machu Picchu stones were likely pushed up the mountain by hundreds of men through laborious techniques. For this detour, you must send from a similarly strong artist: a song released independently, under the artist's own label. (You need somebody with a good technique.)
Challenge #2: Seven Wonders RoadblockWhat 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.
As the Seven Wonders challenge, the team with the #1 roadblock performance this round will receive a secret advantage that may help them in the game.
Optional Challenge: Fast ForwardA fast forward is a chance for you to get ahead of your opponents through an optional challenge.
If you and your teammate would like to participate, please let us know. Once you receive the fast forward challenge, you have to participate. Remember: The team who wins the fast forward will receive +15 points, all but guaranteeing their win this round. Every other team that doesn't place first in the fast forward is faced with a -3 penalty.
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 world is waiting for you. Travel safe. Go!
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 25, 2024 0:59:50 GMT -5
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Post by navylightning on Jul 27, 2024 12:18:15 GMT -5
As a Minnesotan Iโm ashamed I didnโt think of the wreck of the edmund Fitzgerald. But I wouldnโt really consider that a sea shanty tbh
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Jul 27, 2024 12:55:38 GMT -5
Iโm from the land of sea shanties. Iโd have been critical af if I were judging that group
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 29, 2024 20:32:35 GMT -5
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DistrictTwelve
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 29, 2024 20:33:08 GMT -5
Coming in with a three-peat are...
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1. Brockolinis (walt91 & Mayman ) Total Score: 84.7 | Detour Rank: #2 | Roadblock Rank: #3 | Fast Forward Rank: #1 | Bonus From Last Leg: +1.7
Detour Results:
(Old Peak)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: (8.5)
District: madonna moment (8.8)
Avatar: a classic! what else could I possibly say about this song (9.6)
Max: One of Madonna's best! (9.5)
Overall Score: 36.4
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Walt)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: (7.8)
District: I enjoy but agree that it's a stretch (7.8)
Brocka: this is one of the better sea ashanties of this round (8.0)
Coffee: Iโm a Gordon Lightfoot enjoyer, so points for that B) Itโs a classic, and yes there is a ship involved, but when I listen to this song Iโm not necessarily getting sea shantyโ more shanty adjacent? Itโs more campfire story, folky rock. Weโve docked and are telling ghost stories to scare the new recruits. (8.0)
Overall Score: 31.6
Fast Forward Results:
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: (8.2)
District: (8)
Wheat: I also love Jaguar, and I think this is much better as a song. Very sweet little 40 second track, feels complete and makes good use of its time. Makes me want more. (7.5)
Preds: (8.5)
Overall Score: 32.2 (+15 to total score!)
Without the fast forward, you still would've been first! You've been truly establishing your dominance this early in the race.
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DistrictTwelve
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Jul 29, 2024 20:39:41 GMT -5
Slowly rising to the top are...
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2. Red Planets Again (BB๐ & Fire ) Total Score: 68.3 | Detour Rank: #5 | Roadblock Rank: #1 | Bonus From Last Leg: +0.8
Detour Results:
(Old Peak)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: (9.1)
District: (9)
Avatar: a bop! she has better songs, but this one is up there (8.6)
Max: Imma admit. I'm not really a fan of Kylie. But, this is probably one of the better ones I've heard from her. (7.8)
Overall Score: 34.5
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by BB)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: (9.3)
District: (8.7)
Brocka: this is the best sea ashanties of this round, I actually liked this one. (8.5)
Coffee: Listening to the lyrics, I think it does read like sea shanty lyrics, the sound profile is just different. I do like how it sounds, but I would not ever think this to be sea shanty given the artist. (6.5)
Overall Score: 33
Could you be the team to dethrone Brockolinis from the top? A +1 bonus for the leg AND winning the Seven Winners challenge may help you do that!
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Nick P
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Post by Nick P on Jul 29, 2024 20:45:55 GMT -5
Staying steady are...
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3. Bassline Buddies ๐๐ถ๐ต๐ถ๐๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ (wrip ย & filthy ) Total Score:ย 66 |ย Detour Rank:ย #6 | Roadblock Rank:ย #2 |ย Bonus From Last Leg:ย +1.2
Detour Results:
(Good Technique)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick:ย (8.5)
District:ย (8.3)
Avatar: why couldnโt the whole song sound like the last minute and a half? that part was really good. (6.6)
Max:ย I remember sampling a few tracks from Blonde when it came out and didn't care for them so I didn't bother with the rest. This song made me decide to go back and check it out in full. (8.7)
Overall Score: 32.1
Roadblock Results:
(Sent by Wrip)
Judge's Thoughts:
Nick: (8.2)
District:ย (8)
Brocka: this one isn't bad ig (7.0)
Coffee: Big fan of this sound!! Are we off to war? Exploration? Doesnโt matter, the storms rolling in and we gotta get our shit together boys. My morale would be so high if this was playing on a ship. (9.5)
Overall Score: 32.7
Advantage: Non-Denominational Congratulations on winning the Seven Wonders advantage at Christ the Redeemer! The statue is Anglican, meaning that it doesn't embrace one specific denomination of Christianity. And this leg, you have the choice to not embrace one challenge if it isn't to your liking. You can choose this leg to have either the detour or roadblock count for your entire score. If the challenge you've chosen nets the higher score, that will count for both challenge scores. If it counts for the lower score, both challenges will count for the original scores.
[ RESULTS ] Since you incorrectly predicted that your detour would score higher than your roadblock, the advantage is of no use and we used your original scores for both challenges.
Here's a +0.8 bonus for the next leg!
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