Can't believe I received 7 submissions after just one day So this is what hosting a blockbuster rate feels like? I've ranked the songs based off the first 7 submissions, and some of the results are.... interesting. I won't give away details though!
Overall 4 good albums. Unlike other rates, there is no obvious winner or loser. I except all four ladies to do well. Some averages:
Back To Basics, Christina Aguilera - 10 (x3), 5 (x1) - Ms. Aguilera's best album. Albeit being way too long and having quite a sizable amount of filler tracks, this album is still quite enjoyable and few tracks are REALLY horrible like on her other albums. Average: 8,095
The Sweet Escape, Gwen Stefani - 10 (x1), 4 (x1) - Unlike the other albums, this albums has tracks that are just awful. (The fact that Gwen never really wanted a 2nd solo album might just be the reason.) Especially in comparison to its predecessor, this albums just completely falls flat (''Orange County Girl'', ''Breakin' Up'': anyone?) Still doesn't take away that gems like ''4 In The Morning'', ''Early Winter'' and ''Wonderful Life'' more than make up for those. Average: 7,417
The Dutchess, Fergie - 10 (x2), 5 (x1) - I previously had listened to this album only once or twice and therefore completely forgot that it's actually rather decent. This album is really solid (well except for ''Here I Come'' and ''Big Girls Don't Cry'') and I figure it will do really well. Average: 7,923
Loose, Nelly Furtado - 10 (x2), 7 (x1) - Ultimately the best album out of the four. No filler, no mediocrity: all twelve songs are absolutely amazing. From the sexy ''Maneater'' to the moody ''Afraid'' to the absolute masterpiece ''Say It Right'', this album is legit one of my favourite pop albums of the last few years. Average: 8,917