1) Only one female solo artist made it into the final round.
2) I think the winner of the game is going to be pretty obvious once I post the final three songs.
I think it's Kylie vs. Radiohead vs. Nirvana—which would mean that Kylie has made the final round in both Best of the Best games this year!
As for the finale songs, I think the only major hit that hasn't popped up yet is "Creep," but I somehow doubt that's the clincher that Ace is referring to.
I think it's Kylie vs. Radiohead vs. Nirvana—which would mean that Kylie has made the final round in both Best of the Best games this year!
As for the finale songs, I think the only major hit that hasn't popped up yet is "Creep," but I somehow doubt that's the clincher that Ace is referring to.
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Originally posted by Patrick
Wouldn't it be something if Kylie swept both editions of this game? Yes, that would be something.
You guys are quick.
Kylie Minogue, as mentioned, has finished in the top three in both Best of the Best games this year. Truthfully, I was not expecting her to get this far. Non-fans may not know this, but each song that's played this game has been from one of her four 90s albums - Rhythm of Love (first round pick Better the Devil You Know), Kylie Minogue ['94] (second round pick Confide in Me) and Impossible Princess (last round's champ Breathe). The only album not to be mentioned? 1991's Let's Get to It. That ends now.
It seemed a given that Nirvana would do well, right? But I did not foresee them getting this far. It will be very enlightening to see where this song takes them.
What's funny is that whenever we play a modern version of this game, Radiohead can't make it out of the first round alive. But taking it back a decade or two, they very easily cruised into the finals. Just putting this out there - they're winning.
What's funny is that whenever we play a modern version of this game, Radiohead can't make it out of the first round alive. But taking it back a decade or two, they very easily cruised into the finals. Just putting this out there - they're winning.
Never mind. I guess "Creep" was the game-clinching song you were referring to.
Kylie Minogue, "Give Me Just a Little More Time"
I've said this before, and I'll probably say it again: I can't resist a well-used horn in pop music. This song has such a delightful, easy vibe that it just makes me want to put on a fedora, snap my fingers in time to the beat, and head to a club to dance with my (metaphorical) baby. It may not be as "challenging" as its competitors this week, but when music can transport you like this, then it's doing something right.
Nirvana, "Heart Shaped Box"
Yet another impressive effort by Kurt Cobain. The man sure knew how to write a mean guitar line, and his voice remains as darkly hypnotic as ever here. I can't say I find myself drawn to the grungy atonality of this track as much as Nirvana's prior work (which I suppose is what they were going for in their rebellious post-success career), but there's a propulsive energy in the orchestration that speaks vividly to a sense of frustrated helplessness we all feel at some point.
Radiohead, "Creep"
This song thrives on Thom Yorke's vocal performance; the man is truly a rock singer. I love the contrast between the restrained, bar lounge-y verses and the raging, aggro chorus—as though this "creep" is trying to hold it in and just can't do it any longer. Of course, everything about "Creep" is '90s alt excellence, from the self-indulgently sorrowful vibe to the perfectly poignant lo-fi guitar line. An undisputed classic.
Kylie Minogue- Give Me Just Me Just A Little Bit More Time
I am not too familiar with her 90s' discography. All I know is that this song is a remake from Chairmen of the Board. Her version of this song is very comforting. This song is a wonderfully tranquil song. In addition, she looks very beautiful in the video.
Nirvana--Heart Shaped Box
Iconic band with an iconic song. Kurt Cobain was a musical genius and this is still one of my favorites from them. Music like this needs to come back to mainstream.
Radiohead- Creep
This song is so incredible. I really hope that inspired music like this will emerge and flourish again. Thom Yorke's distinctive singing voice makes me like this song. It's a classic.
Kylie Minogue - Give Me Just A Little More Time
A beautiful rendition, she sings it smoothly. I agree with Supaspaz on this one, it is easy to get into.
Nirvana - Heart Shaped Box
Perfect. The song is a testament of Cobain's genius. The percussion, everything is so on point, the sick and flawless guitar riffs in the back is just the icing of the cake. And his voice compliments the song so perfectly, it's like he is talking directly to your soul. Really, amazing song.*
Radiohead - Creep
Where do I start with this one? What a singer, I mean that in the sense of true pure emotion, I think I've already mentionned this here, what I like about some rockstars is that they sing in a very egoistical way. Unlike the popstars they don't sing to please the audience, they seem to sing for themselves. And here I can picture Yorke singing in front of his mirror. The melody fits just like it should be, "simplistic" for the verses and then the loud bass kicks in when he finally has the courage to admit out loud that he is a "Creep". Bravo.
There's nothing inherently wrong with Kylie's rendition of this familiar tune, it just doesn't strike me as the most obvious selection from Let's Get to It, ("Right Here Right Now," "Finer Feelings" and "Too Much of a Good Thing" come to my mind) much less her entire 90s discography. Considering the fact that I have only a cursory knowledge of Kylie's musical career prior to Fever, I feel rather audacious expressing any sort of misgiving towards this tune. So, with that said, I should really just get to it and offer some actual discussion of the track. "Give Me Just a Little More Time" proves to be a very agreeable, foot tap-able, experience with each listen. Kylie's performance is something of a wonder: striking a peculiar balance between pleading and sensuous (and I'm not referring to the masterful vamping she employs for the video). A solid effort, for sure.
Nirvana Heart-Shaped Box
Left hand:I think it's a lot of gobbledygook and unnecessary poeticism, to be honest.Right hand:I think it's brilliantly descriptive of a very torturous relationship, to be honest. I can never really decide. Kurt's affect remains perfectly pained. The mumbled verse/blaring chorus/mubled verse/blaring chorus back-and-forth is very effective, as always. In a lot of ways, this is archetypal Nirvana. It's an ideal selection for this competition.
Radiohead Creep
Certain songs have a nearly universal appeal. I think "Creep" must be one such song. This not-good-enough-for-you tune speaks to the awkward, lonely, teenage boy within each of us. He breeds insecurity and feelings of inferiority. He urges us to sing along during the chorus. He's turned this song into something of an anthem. But there's more to it than just an ability to toy with our innermost worries; this is indeed a proper good tune. The degree of disconnect (very befitting this particular song) in Yorke's vocal, those harsh dead note guitar swipes that usher in the chorus, the sing-along-ability of the chorus; it's all a very effective package.
I think I've already mention this here, what I like about some rockstars is that they sing in a very egoistical way. Unlike the popstars they don't sing to please the audience, they seem to sing for themselves.
I've never really thought about it like that, but it's such a good point!