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Musical Chairs: ALBUM WARS! SET 6! Overexposed wins! CHOOSE THE CHALLENGERS!
Member Since: 3/15/2013
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Originally posted by SIMon1120
Tegan and Sara doesnt make the impact anywhere in the world, and idk why ATRL is so obsessive about them
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Because its about the quality of the music and not solely about the top ten hits. It's this "measure of impact and hits" idea that everyone on ATRL seems have that annoys me to no end.
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Member Since: 10/5/2009
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Originally posted by nineteen
No impact in the world?
They have sold out concerts in the US, Canada, many European countries, Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia. They will be going to South Africa, South America, Eastern Europe and Asia to tour this album. They have fans almost everywhere.
They have been working hard in this business for fifteen years, they started out without a record contract, self-recording, self-releasing and self-funding their first album. They were discovered by Neil Young's manager who signed them. They have toured with artists like Neil Young, Cyndi Lauper, Ryan Adams, Weezer, Bryan Adams, Jack Johnson, The Black Keys, Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers, Paramore and most recently fun. They have played festivals all over the world in Canada, The US, Australia, Scandinavia, the UK and Europe.
They have collaborated with artists like Tiesto, Morgan Page and David Guetta. They have the respect of lots of people in the industry because they are known for their modest personalities and incredible work ethic.
Their live DVD was nominated for a Grammy this year, and they have been nominated for the biggest Canadian music prize twice in a row and might even win this time. They are commemorated at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.
Their lead single from this album, which was released one year ago, and is still gaining on radio and iTunes.
Don't tell me they have no impact.
But apart from all of that, they make amazing music, which I am glad people are able to appreciate, and if you don't like them, that's fine, but don't claim that they have "no impact", because they have impacted lots of peoples lives with their music and the way they are role models for gay people and women everywhere in the world.
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LOOK WHAT YOU DID, SimoN!!! ahsdfuiasdfiashfuisdihsdfsd
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Member Since: 4/22/2012
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Originally posted by Remember
LOOK WHAT YOU DID, SimoN!!! ahsdfuiasdfiashfuisdihsdfsd
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Why did you even read that, I thought I was on your ignore list?
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Member Since: 5/18/2007
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Speeches thread... It's not about quality nor top 10 hits it's about musical taste
Next Round?
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Member Since: 10/5/2009
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Originally posted by nineteen
Why did you even read that, I thought I was on your ignore list?
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I can still read your posts.
Plus I knew you'd be the messy, brainwashed stan you've turned into and continue to argue and over exaggerate things, so I wanted to see the sparks fly.
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Member Since: 4/22/2012
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Originally posted by Ghostlysnaker
Speeches thread... It's not about quality nor top 10 hits it's about musical taste
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Member Since: 4/22/2012
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Originally posted by Remember
I can still read your posts.
Plus I knew you'd be the messy, brainwashed stan you've turned into and continue to argue and over exaggerate things, so I wanted to see the sparks fly.
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I did not overexaggerate anything, all the things I mentioned actually happened.
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Member Since: 10/5/2009
Posts: 137,162
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Originally posted by nineteen
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Why are you agreeing with him when anyone who doesn't vote Tegan & Sara or at least supports them is your #1 enemy? We can't have a musical taste unless our opinion flies by you first.
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Originally posted by nineteen
I did not overexaggerate anything, all the things I mentioned actually happened.
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But you don't know when to stop. And most of the things you stated are just accomplishments.. not accomplishments that have made an impact in the music industry.
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Member Since: 4/22/2012
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Originally posted by Remember
Why are you agreeing with him when anyone who doesn't vote Tegan & Sara or at least supports them is your #1 enemy? We can't have a musical taste unless our opinion flies by you first.
But you don't know when to stop. And most of the things you stated are just accomplishments.. not accomplishments that have made an impact in the music industry.
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You still don't get it. I don't give a flying **** if ppl vote for T&S or not. But I think it is unnecessary to rub your dislike into the faces of people who do like them.
So I am not allowed to defend my faves now if someone says something about them that is not true? Okay.
And I'm not gonna go into that now because then I really won't know when to stop.
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Member Since: 10/5/2009
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Originally posted by nineteen
You still don't get it. I don't give a flying **** if ppl vote for T&S or not. But I think it is unnecessary to rub your dislike into the faces of people who do like them.
So I am not allowed to defend my faves now if someone says something about them that is not true? Okay.
And I'm not gonna go into that now because then I really won't know when to stop.
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But you're rubbing your fave in our faces, just like you did in the last set, and you're also shoving them down our throats.
You do whatever you want, but then when we do the same thing with our faves, you start a big commotion over it. Just stop. You're making others feel uncomfortable in this thread, believe it or not - not just myself.
This is a Musical Chairs game, not a Discussion. Move along.
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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What even is this mess?
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Member Since: 10/5/2009
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Yasss I laid down the law.
ffff this thread is so messy. The next round needs to come quick.
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Member Since: 4/22/2012
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Originally posted by Remember
Yasss I laid down the law.
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lol @ you thinking you have some kind of impact. I'm just tired of fighting with you and I don't want anyone to feel uncomfortable here, including you.
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Member Since: 10/5/2009
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Shoo shoo. Not going to let you ruin this thread, you delusional person!
*truly keeps you on my ignore list and doesn't view your attention-seeking posts*
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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Originally posted by Remember
Shoo shoo. Not going to let you ruin this thread, you delusional creature!
*truly keeps you on my ignore list and doesn't view your attention-seeking posts*
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Was that necessary? You two are fighting like children. Trying to get that last word in.
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Member Since: 10/5/2009
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Originally posted by Inner Insanity
Was that necessary? You two are fighting like children. Trying to get that last word in.
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Okay at you calling me out.
I'll stop. That wasn't my intention.. just trying to let it be known that enough is enough.
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Member Since: 8/5/2006
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Originally posted by nineteen
No impact in the world?
They have sold out concerts in the US, Canada, many European countries, Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia. They will be going to South Africa, South America, Eastern Europe and Asia to tour this album. They have fans almost everywhere.
They have been working hard in this business for fifteen years, they started out without a record contract, self-recording, self-releasing and self-funding their first album. They were discovered by Neil Young's manager who signed them. They have toured with artists like Neil Young, Cyndi Lauper, Ryan Adams, Weezer, Bryan Adams, Jack Johnson, The Black Keys, Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers, Paramore and most recently fun. They have played festivals all over the world in Canada, The US, Australia, Scandinavia, the UK and Europe.
They have collaborated with artists like Tiesto, Morgan Page and David Guetta. They have the respect of lots of people in the industry because they are known for their modest personalities and incredible work ethic.
Their live DVD was nominated for a Grammy this year, and they have been nominated for the biggest Canadian music prize twice in a row and might even win this time. They are commemorated at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.
Their lead single from this album, which was released one year ago, and is still gaining on radio and iTunes.
Don't tell me they have no impact.
But apart from all of that, they make amazing music, which I am glad people are able to appreciate, and if you don't like them, that's fine, but don't claim that they have "no impact", because they have impacted lots of peoples lives with their music and the way they are role models for gay people and women everywhere in the world.
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I expected this backfire, I wish the original "borntodie" was still here
The impact I meant is about charting Top 10 iTunes/billboard, etc.... that's what I want to see to happen, it's so simple and my view toward them will change if that's the case!
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Originally posted by Remember
I can still read your posts.
Plus I knew you'd be the messy, brainwashed stan you've turned into and continue to argue and over exaggerate things, so I wanted to see the sparks fly.
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I'm glad "remeese" is here with me to protest against this
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Originally posted by Remember
But you don't know when to stop. And most of the things you stated are just accomplishments.. not accomplishments that have made an impact in the music industry.
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:truetea: x1,000,000
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Originally posted by nineteen
You still don't get it. I don't give a flying **** if ppl vote for T&S or not. But I think it is unnecessary to rub your dislike into the faces of people who do like them.
So I am not allowed to defend my faves now if someone says something about them that is not true? Okay.
And I'm not gonna go into that now because then I really won't know when to stop.
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Well anyway sorry about my post, I just wanted the discussion to stop, and the game to move on, that's why I said so and I don't want to be anyone's enemy around here, so I can still have voters in my games
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Member Since: 9/6/2012
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Simon, why would you consider them only if they have a Top 10 hit? I don't understand
Artists don't have to make an impact in the world or have great sales/tour figures. As long as they have an impact on you and makes you happy, that's all that matters. I don't understand why you base who you want to listen to based on numbers rather than your personality, tastes and preferences.
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Member Since: 8/5/2006
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Originally posted by Kavish
Simon, why would you consider them only if they have a Top 10 hit? I don't understand
Artists don't have to make an impact in the world or have great sales/tour figures. As long as they have an impact on you and makes you happy, that's all that matters. I don't understand why you base who you want to listen to based on numbers rather than your personality, tastes and preferences.
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Not really, I said "most of the time", not "all the time". If you guys do check my SIM 25 countdown often enough, there are a good amount of songs that never made it to TOP 50/25/10 iTunes/Billboard/Worldwide charts and I did listen to Tegan & Sara before for a very few times, but they never impacted my taste, so I just agreed with the worldwide charts
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Member Since: 4/18/2009
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ALBUM WARS
SET 3 (Heartthrob vs. Native vs. Unorthodox Jukebox)
ROUND 5
Round Rules (Don't Erase):
01. Vote for one song.
02. Don't vote consecutively for the last song you voted for last round.
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10. VOTE AGAIN
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16-17. YOU DON'T SHINE:
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02. Tegan And Sara - Goodbye, Goodbye
03. Tegan And Sara - I Was A Fool
05. Tegan And Sara - Drove Me Wild
09. Tegan And Sara - Now I'm All Messed Up
10. Tegan And Sara - Shock To Your System
02. One Republic - If I Lose Myself
03. One Republic - Feel Again
05. One Republic - I Lived
07. One Republic - Can't Stop
09. One Republic - Burning Bridges
10. One Republic - Something I Need
11. One Republic - Preacher
01. Bruno Mars - Young Girls
02. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
03. Bruno Mars - Gorilla
04. Bruno Mars - Treasure
07. Bruno Mars - Natalie
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PARTIAL COUNT FOR SET 1: NO SPECIFIC ORDER
ALBUM A: 46.727/100
ALBUM B: 48.765/100
ALBUM C: 47.667/100
Eliminated
18. One Republic - Counting Stars (5)
19. Bruno Mars - Moonshine (5)
20. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man (5)
23. One Republic - What You Wanted (4)
23. One Republic - Light It Up (4)
23. One Republic - Life In Color (4)
23. One Republic - If I Lose Myself (Acoustic Version) (4)
23. One Republic - Burning Bridges (Acoustic Version) (4)
28. Tegan And Sara - I Couldn't Be Your Friend (3)
28. Tegan And Sara - Love They Say (3)
28. Tegan And Sara - Guilty As Charged (3)
28. Tegan And Sara - I Run Empty (3)
28. One Republic - What You Wanted (Acoustic Version) (3)
35.5. One Republic - Au Revoir (2)
35.5. One Republic - Don't Look Down (2)
35.5. One Republic - Something's Gotta Give (2)
35.5. Bruno Mars - Show Me (2)
35.5. Bruno Mars - If I Knew (2)
35.5. Bruno Mars - Old & Crazy (featuring Esperanza Spalding) (2)
35.5. Bruno Mars - Young Girls (Demo) (2)
35.5. Bruno Mars - Gorilla (Demo) (2)
35.5. Bruno Mars - Moonshine (The Futuristics Remix) (2)
35.5. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven (Major Lazer Remix) (2)
41. Tegan And Sara - How Come You Don't Want Me (1)
42. Tegan And Sara - Closer (1)
43. Bruno Mars - Money Make Her Smile (1)
##. Tegan And Sara - I'm Not Your Hero (Set 2 Winner)
Procedures + Scoring System
01. Three albums would battle, track-by-track, until one is remaining.
02. There will be two winner categories: SONGS where the last one standing will be, and ALBUMS where we will get the averages of the rankings of the tracks in the album, and the best average will win.
03. The winning album will be declared champion and defend the title against 2 new albums (that could be of your choice). In case the winning song is in the winning album, it will not be in the next battle.
04. If an album wins THRICE, it will retire.
SCORING SYSTEM:
CHAMPION: 1st Place - 100 points
RUNNER-UP: 2nd Place - 75 points
SEMIS: 3rd Place - 60 points
ROUND 18: 4th - 50 points
ROUND 17: 5th - 45 points
ROUND 16: 6. 40 points
ROUND 15: 7. 35 points
ROUND 14: 8. 30 points
ROUND 13: 9. 25 points
ROUND 12: 10. 20 points
ROUND 11: 11. 18
ROUND 10: 12. 15
ROUND 9: 13. 12
ROUND 8: 14-15. 10
ROUND 7: 16-17. 8
ROUND 6: 18-20. 5
ROUND 5: 21-25. 4
ROUND 4: 26-30. 3
ROUND 3: 31-40. 2
ROUND 2: 41-50. 1
ROUND 1: 51-onwards if there is. 0
FOR WINNING ALBUM: Sum of all scores divided by number of tracks
Previous Winners
Songs
SET 1: Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
SET 2: Tegan And Sara - I'm Not Your Hero
Albums
SET 1: Imagine Dragons - Night Visions
SET 2: Tegan And Sara - Heartthrob
Previous Runners-Up
Previous First Runners-Up
Songs:
SET 1: Paramore - Proof
SET 2: Imagine Dragons - Bleeding Out
Albums:
SET 1: Paramore - Paramore
SET 2: Rihanna - Unapologetic
Previous Second Runners-Up
Songs.
SET 1: Imagine Dragons - Demons
SET 2: Rihanna - What Now
Albums.
SET 1: Taylor Swift - Red
SET 2: Imagine Dragons - Night Visions
Retirements
NONE
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