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Discussion: These WERE The Singles: '80-'84
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25.
Aretha Franklin - Jump To It
7.6765
1982 Rank: #6
#25 Scores
10 - TheWayWeWere, Ace Reject, Saskia, Tom Vercetti, Reverie, V3$$3L.
9 -
8.5 - Wicked
8 - Subomie, MP2K, Changes, Pink Matter
7 - Buyonce1814
6 - Fuzzylilkisses
5 - StonedSoulPicnic, Eeveelution, KingKunta
4 -
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2 - Paul McCutie
1 -
0 -
Far beyond her peak but still kicking and punching out great songs, only Aretha. I like this a lot but Aretha trying to add those spoken parts in is a bit of a laugh. Not her best (but then what in this rate is even close?) but a very serviceable number from the QUEEN.
24.
The Clash - Train in Vain
7.7059
1980 Rank: #5
#24 Scores
10 - Paul McCutie, Saskia, V3$$3L.
9.5 - MP2K
9 - Ace Reject, KingKunta
8 - StonedSoulPicnic, Tom Vercetti, Pink Matter, Buyonce1814
7.5 - TheWayWeWere
7 - Subomie
6.5 - Reverie, Eeveelution
6 - Fuzzylilkisses
5 - Changes
4 -
3 - Wicked
2 -
1 -
0 -
Definitely more catchy and instantly appealing than the title track of the album, what can I say? I love this more. Besides, this is the song that made the list the other one was the b-side so feel blessed I included it at all!
They still have a track remaining though
23.
Prince - Erotic City
7.8118
1984 Rank: #8
#23 Scores
11 - Wicked
10 - Reverie, Eeveelution, KingKunta
9 -
8.8 - Saskia
8.5 - TheWayWeWere
8 - Subomie, Pink Matter
7.5 - MP2K, StonedSoulPicnic, Tom Vercetti
7 - Fuzzylilkisses, Saskia
6 - Ace Reject, Buyonce1814, V3$$3L.
5 -
4 - Paul McCutie
3 -
2 -
1 -
0 -
Whew, only on here as a b-side but more notorious than some tracks that were actual singles. This was one of the Prince tracks (of many #hispower) that got substantial radio play despite no proper standalone single release. As for the profanity, they just claimed it was funk. Sheilla E still does! Poor girl.
As for quality, it's cute and catchy but if a Prince song had to miss Top 20 I'd choose this.
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Train in Vain is really good
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Master Blaster, Hungry Heart and London Calling all getting knocked out
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Wasn't really expecting Erotic City to be out this early but at the same time i'm fine with it. I didn't mind the spoken parts in Jump To It actually when I heard it. Still groovy
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anyway, a tie before top 20 and it's another prince song plus a controversial cut courtesy of yours truly
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Erotic City gone?!?! Erotic ****ing City?!?!?
Ya'll disgust me
Also ya'll didn't have to do The Clash like that. I'm not a rock fan in the slightest but I did pleasantly enjoy those songs. Might check out the album.
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21. (TIE)
Chaka Khan - I Feel for You
7.8529
1984 Rank: #7
#21 - 1 Scores
11 - Reverie
10 - TheWayWeWere, Ace Reject, Saskia, Buyonce1814
9 - StonedSoulPicnic, Eeveelution, V3$$3L.
8 - KingKunta
7.5 - MP2K
7 - Subomie, Changes, Wicked, Pink Matter
6 - Fuzzylilkisses
5 -
4 - Tom Vercetti
3 -
2 - Paul McCutie
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Soft Cell - Tainted Love
7.8529
1981 Rank: #3
#21 - 2 Scores
11 - Paul McCutie
10 - Saskia, Tom Vercetti, Wicked
9 - TheWayWeWere, Ace Reject
8.5 - Reverie, Pink Matter
8 - StonedSoulPicnic, Fuzzylilkisses, Changes, Eeveelution
7 - Buyonce1814
6.5 - MP2K
6 - KingKunta, V3$$3L.
5 -
4 -
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2 -
1 -
0 - Subomie
Chaka's song is a cute cover (not as good as the original but...) although I've never found it amazing or essential. It's a nice cover, a decent song, a big hit for her but something is just missing for me. I'll stay bopping to I'm Every Woman.
As for the other, I am not nor have I ever been a fan. OTT synths and annoying vocals, the restrained approach on their other song worked better. Rihanna IMPROVED this with SOS.
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No comment for I Feel For You other than it wasn't really for me. Vocals on Tainted Cell were fine for me. The production did work well for Rih I suppose.
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20.
Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart
7.87059
1980 Rank: #4
#20 Scores
11 - Tom Vercetti
10 - Paul McCutie, Ace Reject, Eeveelution, Buyonce1814
9.8 - Wicked
9.5 - TheWayWeWere
9 -
8.5 - StonedSoulPicnic
8 - Saskia, Pink Matter
7.5 - MP2K
7 - V3$$3L.
6 - Changes
5 - Subomie, KingKunta
4.5 - Reverie
4 - Fuzzyllilkisses
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Ace brought up earlier the distinction between rating on quality and rating on legacy. So which did you choose? Or was it both? I mean quality is subjective and the other kind of isn't. Personally I just wasn't that impressed so I went with my heart. I did respect the impact though and didn't drag too hard. Don't flame me, flame Reverie!
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I went with both Ughh. Wanted to see it go far cuz I know the song ain't for everyone but i'm fine with top 20 I suppose. Truly one of the most important singles of the 80s. None of its covers could live up to it.
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18. (TIE)
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark
7.88235
1984 Rank: #6
#18 - 1 Scores
10 - MP2K, Ace Reject, Saskia, Changes, Tom Vercetti
9 - Pink Matter, Buyonce1814
8 - StonedSoulPicnic, Eeveelution, KingKunta, V3$$3L.
7.5 - TheWayWeWere
7 - Subomie, Fuzzylilkisses
6.5 - Reverie
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5 - Reverie
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1 - Paul McCutie
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Prince - How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?
7.88235
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1982 Rank: #5
#18 - 2 Scores
10 - StonedSoulPicnic, Reverie, Pink Matter, KingKunta
9 - Subomie, TheWayWeWere, Fuzzylilkisses
8.5 - MP2K, Tom Vercetti
8 - Saskia, Wicked
7 - Changes, Buyonce1814, V3$$3L.
6 - Ace Reject, Eeveelution
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1 - Paul McCutie
0 -
Dancing in the Dark is a weird one. I expected to hand it a 9 or a 10 but listening to it for the rate I was missing the magic from before. It's certainly good no doubt but it wasn't as amazing as I initially thought. Maybe I will get back into it later and shake my head at this. But still, respectable showing.
The Prince song... it's nice and I love him on a piano, but once again it's not a patch on some of his other songs. Still, his power at outlasting so many with just his b-sides. A ki.
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last one for the night is another tie and...
does anybody want ice cream?
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Don't think we didn't catch you slipping in that Alicia Keys bs
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RIP Bruce. Say no to Alicia.
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When I found out Alicia's How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore was a cover
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16. (TIE)
The Clash - Rock the Casbah
7.9412
1982 Rank: #4
#16 - 1 Scores
10 - Ace Reject, Eeveelution, Pink Matter, V3$$3L.
9 - Changes, Reverie, KingKunta
8.5 - Saskia
8 - Paul McCutie, StonedSoulPicnic, Tom Vercetti
7.5 - Subomie
7 - Wicked
6 - Fuzzylilkisses
5 - TheWayWeWere, MP2K, Buyonce1814
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Tom Tom Club - Genius of Love
7.9412
1981 Rank: #2
#16 - 2 Scores
10 - MP2K, StonedSoulPicnic, Ace Reject, Reverie, V3$$3L.
9 - TheWayWeWere, Changes, KingKunta
8.5 - Saskia
8 - Subomie, Pink Matter, Buyonce1814
7.5 - Eeveelution
7 - Tom Vercetti, Wicked
6 -
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4 - Fuzzylilkisses
3 -
2 -
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0 - Paul McCutie
Two bops here. Maybe the least important/significant of the Clash songs in the rate but certainly the catchiest hence it's high placing. Just a bop all around, idt it's something anyone saw going Top 10 but I don't think many object to it going so high. It's fun!
And the other one... a Miss Mariah Carey owes a lot to this song. The basis for Fantasy and the (superior) ODB remix. It's a bit jarring to hear it without Mimi's wails but it's still a wonderful song even in this form.
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Quote:
Originally posted by Pink Matter
When I found out Alicia's How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore was a cover
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It not being terrible should've tipped you off.
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Yeah Rock The Casbah kinda slayed me
Quote:
Originally posted by Subomie
It not being terrible should've tipped you off.
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Not too much on SIAM now
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Good update
Dancing in the Dark shoulda been top ten though
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Quote:
Originally posted by Subomie
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
7.8529
1981 Rank: #3
11 - Paul McCutie
10 - Saskia, Tom Vercetti, Wicked
9 - TheWayWeWere, Ace Reject
8.5 - Reverie, Pink Matter
8 - StonedSoulPicnic, Fuzzylilkisses, Changes, Eeveelution
7 - Buyonce1814
6.5 - MP2K
6 - KingKunta, V3$$3L.
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0 - Subomie
Chaka's song is a cute cover (not as good as the original but...) although I've never found it amazing or essential. It's a nice cover, a decent song, a big hit for her but something is just missing for me. I'll stay bopping to I'm Every Woman.
As for the other, I am not nor have I ever been a fan. OTT synths and annoying vocals, the restrained approach on their other song worked better. Rihanna IMPROVED this with SOS.
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omg guys, this is the best song ever, i always said that! http://atrl.net/forums/showthread.php?t=946050
subomie, is that revenge for my scores?
anyway, glad bruce is out and prince is probably not winning this rate
plus y'all did clash and rolling stones wrong and joy division omg.
btw i gave Love Will Tear Us Apart a 10.5 not 10.
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