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Discussion: #1!! Battle of the Small Voices
Member Since: 1/18/2012
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Originally posted by ashuduff
I don't really like Alright...
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Alright is good but the whole Repeating verses that start like halfway through the song are so unnecessary ' It's Alright Now it's Alright now it's Alright now' ' Baby baby baby baby' Just shutup already lmao, The 1996 Remix is better because it's not as drawn.
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Member Since: 1/18/2012
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Wow Just sent my rates. Amazing! Paula was much better then I thought, And Madges Album SLAYED. Not sure why i disliked it initially. All 3 are solid Pre-90s Albums. All 3 got Multiple 10's.
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Member Since: 4/7/2009
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Okay, I've never heard Donna or Paula's in full. I enjoyed all more than expected.
Why am I getting LIFE from Cherish though?
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Member Since: 12/27/2010
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So the results so far... Let me just reiterate:
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You know the drill sistren. Be fair. Make it fun and worthwhile for everyone. *casts side eye in Kool_Aid_King's general direction*
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Member Since: 12/27/2010
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Member Since: 6/10/2011
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To be honest I think Cherish is my least favorite single from Like a Prayer.
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Member Since: 2/17/2012
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Did Kool Aid King give Like a Prayer a 2 or something like that?
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Member Since: 12/27/2010
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Originally posted by madonnas
Did Kool Aid King give Like a Prayer a 2 or something like that?
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Kool_Aid_King hasn't sent me his scores, yet.
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And Cherish is pure 80s fun. It probably would have sounded more in place on TB tbh though.
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Member Since: 2/17/2012
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Originally posted by Icing
Kool_Aid_King hasn't sent me his scores, yet.
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And Cherish is pure 80s fun. It probably would have sounded more in place on TB tbh though.
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I hope he doesn't... his comments are funny but I don't want his low Madonna scores... he always hate the best songs.
I think Cherish belongs on LaP. It feels much more personal than any TB song.
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Member Since: 6/10/2011
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Originally posted by Icing
Kool_Aid_King hasn't sent me his scores, yet.
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And Cherish is pure 80s fun. It probably would have sounded more in place on TB tbh though.
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I actually prefer all of TB's singles to Cherish. I don't know, it has never clicked with me.
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Member Since: 12/27/2010
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Originally posted by ImpressiveInstant
I actually prefer all of TB's singles to Cherish. I don't know, it has never clicked with me.
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The "don't underestimate my point of view" line/pre-chorus is life itself.
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Member Since: 10/5/2006
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Member Since: 12/5/2009
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I LOVE RN 1814 so much
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Member Since: 9/26/2011
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I'm extremely excited for participating in this! ''Like A Prayer'' and ''Rhythm Nation'' are AMAZING albums. Can't wait to rate them.
... Still need to hear Paula's album though.
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Member Since: 3/18/2008
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Member Since: 12/10/2011
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Averages:
Rhythm Nation 1814 - 8.208
Honestly, truly magnificent. It is the best Janet album I've ever heard so far, which probably isn't saying much as I've only ever listened to All For You in it's entirety and the singles from janet. & The Velvet Rope, but how can it get much better than this album? I enjoyed it immensely, from the wide range of topics to the melodies and harmonies, I never knew Janet **** like this. Best album of the rate. Highest Score: 10(x4). Lowest Score: 4(x1) Biggest Criticism: I wish she would have layed off the drums a little, some songs needed less pound and more subtle-ness.
Like A Prayer - 7.872
Not the best Madonna album I've ever heard, but it was more enjoyable than I expected. I really like how easy listening it was, normally my biggest pet peeve with Madonna's music is that she adds on a little too much when it isn't needed, case in point: Music <---- Lovely song, but over-produced. I was glad there were no "Music's" on this album. Highest Score: 10(x3). Lowest Score: 2(x1) Biggest Thumbs Up: Madonna isn't known for her vocal ability, but this album makes me second guess labeling her a sucky singer.
Forever Your Girl - 7.670
I tried so hard, so hard. I wanted Paula to be my second highest average, but this album was not my cup of tea. The only way I can explain her getting a 7.6 is my generosity, and I think it probably should have been lower. I don't know if it's the fact that I didn't live during her peak, but why do I get the impression that she was a Ke$ha/Katy hybrid of her time? I can only describe this album as a generic 80s stan's crack. It had a couple shining moments and Forever Your Girl isn't the worst album I've ever heard, but compared to the other two, it is completely devoid of any message or meaning. Highest Score: 10(x3). Lowest Score: 3(x1). Biggest Thumbs Up: It sold 12 million WW according to Wikipedia
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ATRL Contributor
Member Since: 2/3/2012
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Listened to RN 1814 (8/10 ), currently listening to Paula's, and I already know LAP pretty well.
So go ahead and put me down for this, I'll probably have my rates finalized by the end of the weekend.
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Member Since: 2/17/2012
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Originally posted by Praise Mariallah
Averages:
Rhythm Nation 1814 - 8.208
Honestly, truly magnificent. It is the best Janet album I've ever heard so far, which probably isn't saying much as I've only ever listened to All For You in it's entirety and the singles from janet. & The Velvet Rope, but how can it get much better than this album? I enjoyed it immensely, from the wide range of topics to the melodies and harmonies, I never knew Janet **** like this. Best album of the rate. Highest Score: 10(x4). Lowest Score: 4(x1) Biggest Criticism: I wish she would have layed off the drums a little, some songs needed less pound and more subtle-ness.
Like A Prayer - 7.872
Not the best Madonna album I've ever heard, but it was more enjoyable than I expected. I really like how easy listening it was, normally my biggest pet peeve with Madonna's music is that she adds on a little too much when it isn't needed, case in point: Music <---- Lovely song, but over-produced. I was glad there were no "Music's" on this album. Highest Score: 10(x3). Lowest Score: 2(x1) Biggest Thumbs Up: Madonna isn't known for her vocal ability, but this album makes me second guess labeling her a sucky singer.
Forever Your Girl - 7.670
I tried so hard, so hard. I wanted Paula to be my second highest average, but this album was not my cup of tea. The only way I can explain her getting a 7.6 is my generosity, and I think it probably should have been lower. I don't know if it's the fact that I didn't live during her peak, but why do I get the impression that she was a Ke$ha/Katy hybrid of her time? I can only describe this album as a generic 80s stan's crack. It had a couple shining moments and Forever Your Girl isn't the worst album I've ever heard, but compared to the other two, it is completely deprived of any message or meaning. Highest Score: 10(x3). Lowest Score: 3(x1). Biggest Thumbs Up: It sold 12 million WW according to Wikipedia
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If your one is either Love Song or Act of Contrition....
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Member Since: 2/3/2012
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I really want to be nice to FYG, since I think being overly critical of something on the first listen is a bit unfair, but it's awfully....spotty. Quite a few 5-6s and 9-10s, so far. I either love it or it's forgettable.
aaaaaand Straight Up just came on. Instant 10.
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Member Since: 2/9/2008
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Originally posted by Praise Mariallah
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[FONT="Arial Narrow"]Rhythm Nation 1814 - 8.208
Honestly, truly magnificent. It is the best Janet album I've ever heard so far, which probably isn't saying much as I've only ever listened to All For You in it's entirety and the singles from janet. & The Velvet Rope, but how can it get much better than this album? I enjoyed it immensely, from the wide range of topics to the melodies and harmonies, I never knew Janet **** like this. Best album of the rate. Highest Score: 10(x4). Lowest Score: 4(x1) Biggest Criticism: I wish she would have layed off the drums a little, some songs needed less pound and more subtle-ness.
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If you loved RN, you'll love Control and The Velvet Rope, too.
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