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Discussion: The 2011 Ultimate Album Rate. BTW vs. FF. 4. (Now:FINISHED.)
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Originally posted by Ace Reject
Not so fast toots.
23. Beyoncé - Start Over
Overall Score - 7.120 Highest Score - 10 (7x)/Lowest Score - 2 (3x)
And I was one of those twos. Who's gon check me?
The first ten seconds are arguably the song's peak, threatening to shift into some The Archandroid like cross-genre trip. Then it regresses. Bey sells it, and I might find myself singing along, but it's a 2 in the context of the EXCELLENCE around it. On the other two albums, it would probably be a 6.
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This is an outrage!
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Member Since: 12/27/2010
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Originally posted by Pedro
That is NOt the second best track, is the second worst.
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No. It's THE best. If any Brit Brit song deserves the top spot, it's Inside Out.
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Originally posted by Chemist
I predict HIAM and Schoolin life for the next 2 spots
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Couldn't be more off.
But these next two break my heart.
22. Lady Gaga - Marry the Night
Overall Score - 7.204 Highest Score - 10 (4x)/Lowest Score - 3 (2x)
Almost perfect introduction to the album, as it sets up for a seductive, dark piece that Born This Way only delivers halfway (see most of the BTW tracks that will make the top twenty.) Almost perfect song - Gaga's in fine vocal form, the lyrics work and the 1996 guido queen breakdown at the end is life itself. But the production overall does sound a tad demo-like, which is why I gave it a 8.
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Member Since: 8/15/2010
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Originally posted by Ace Reject
Couldn't be more off.
But these next two break my heart.
22. Lady Gaga - Marry the Night
Overall Score - 7.204 Highest Score - 10 (4x)/Lowest Score - 3 (2x)
Almost perfect introduction to the album, as it sets up for a seductive, dark piece that Born This Way only delivers halfway (see most of the BTW tracks that will make the top twenty.) Almost perfect song - Gaga's in fine vocal form, the lyrics work and the 1996 guido queen breakdown at the end is life itself. But the production overall does sound a tad demo-like, which is why I gave it a 8.
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Chhhh...
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Member Since: 2/6/2010
Posts: 27,892
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Quote:
Originally posted by Ace Reject
Couldn't be more off.
But these next two break my heart.
22. Lady Gaga - Marry the Night
Overall Score - 7.204 Highest Score - 10 (4x)/Lowest Score - 3 (2x)
Almost perfect introduction to the album, as it sets up for a seductive, dark piece that Born This Way only delivers halfway (see most of the BTW tracks that will make the top twenty.) Almost perfect song - Gaga's in fine vocal form, the lyrics work and the 1996 guido queen breakdown at the end is life itself. But the production overall does sound a tad demo-like, which is why I gave it a 8.
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Eh, this song isn't that great, but it deserved to be higher than HIAM.
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Member Since: 6/3/2006
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Originally posted by Ace Reject
Couldn't be more off.
But these next two break my heart.
22. Lady Gaga - Marry the Night
Overall Score - 7.204 Highest Score - 10 (4x)/Lowest Score - 3 (2x)
Almost perfect introduction to the album, as it sets up for a seductive, dark piece that Born This Way only delivers halfway (see most of the BTW tracks that will make the top twenty.) Almost perfect song - Gaga's in fine vocal form, the lyrics work and the 1996 guido queen breakdown at the end is life itself. But the production overall does sound a tad demo-like, which is why I gave it a 8.
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Um... gave it a 8. I think it's fair.
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Originally posted by GaGaFan
Eh, this song isn't that great, but it deserved to be higher than HIAM.
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No it didn't HIAM should be #1.
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Originally posted by GaGaFan
Eh, this song isn't that great, but it deserved to be higher than HIAM.
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NOPE
Anyways, Marry The Night is amazing and definitely better then some of the BTW songs left.... hmmm
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Member Since: 3/18/2009
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Quote:
Originally posted by Ace Reject
22. Lady Gaga - Marry the Night
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I... am kind of in shock right now. How can a song with a hook this big fall this low? It's better than most of the remaining Born This Way tracks on every level. It may be more conventional that Gaga's recent output, but it's also actually good!
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omfg, Start Over got PUNCHed out the game finally?!
Lemme catch up
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Member Since: 2/6/2010
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Originally posted by supaspaz
I... am kind of in shock right now. How can a song with a hook this big fall this low? It's better than most of the remaining Born This Way tracks on every level. It may be more conventional that Gaga's recent output, but it's also actually a good song!
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I guess that the people on ATRL don't like being screamed at by a song.
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Member Since: 4/17/2011
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Quote:
Originally posted by Ace Reject
Couldn't be more off.
But these next two break my heart.
22. Lady Gaga - Marry the Night
Overall Score - 7.204 Highest Score - 10 (4x)/Lowest Score - 3 (2x)
Almost perfect introduction to the album, as it sets up for a seductive, dark piece that Born This Way only delivers halfway (see most of the BTW tracks that will make the top twenty.) Almost perfect song - Gaga's in fine vocal form, the lyrics work and the 1996 guido queen breakdown at the end is life itself. But the production overall does sound a tad demo-like, which is why I gave it a 8.
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This deserve to be in the top 20. I hope the next song isn't from 4.
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ATRL Contributor
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Wow I'm also in shock I thought everybody loved MTN
The verses are pop perfection but the chorus is just annoying and the breakdown at the ends is just a mess
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ATRL Moderator
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Originally posted by GaGaFan
I guess that the people on ATRL don't like being screamed at by a song.
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"Americano" was #50. We're talking about "Marry The Night" now.
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Originally posted by supaspaz
"Americano" was #50. We're talking about "Marry The Night" now.
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I still can't believe Americano was given the shaft like that.
But legitimately, she is screaming most of the time.
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Originally posted by Chemist
Wow I'm also in shock I thought everybody loved MTN
The verses are pop perfection but the chorus is just annoying and the breakdown at the ends is just a mess
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It prolongs the song too much for comfort.
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Member Since: 10/28/2009
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Originally posted by Icing
This is tragic. An abomination tbqh.
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Originally posted by Wilkes
No, 1+1.
This is getting ridiculous, I hate you ATRL.
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ATRL Moderator
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Originally posted by GaGaFan
But legitimately, she is screaming most of the time.
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Belting and screaming are not the same thing. "Marry The Night" is pop euphoria, and clearly Gaga feels it just as much as I do.
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Originally posted by GeezusHaberdash
omfg, Start Over got PUNCHed out the game finally?!
Lemme catch up
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It ******* on 1+1 & Dance 4 u though.
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I just wanted to say a big **** you very much to all yins for #21.
They tell me things will get better with time, but I don't see how ...
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