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Discussion: 2006 POPS! The Finale NOW - Winner on Page 64!
Member Since: 6/20/2007
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Originally posted by @michael.
Average: 7.8325
High Score: 10 (nicklada, Strangergab, SupremeGoddess, Honey, Jdella11, Qwerty, YSL)
Low Score: 4 (ECNEICSNOC, Monkey Juice)
This song is just okay for me. It reminds me of something Gwen would do with No Doubt. I would probably give it less than an 8.5 if I got to rate it again today. This song is like the opposite of "Cool", which is a happy song about a former boyfriend. Now, Gwen's telling a story about a relationship ending suddenly and permanently. I wonder if maybe this song is about a boyfriend who died, because that would be tragic. The lyrics sorta make it seem that way. Y'alls thoughts?
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This song is AMAZING
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London Bridge is ok, good track but I was never really crazy for it.
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Member Since: 6/20/2007
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Originally posted by @michael.
Average: 7.6618
High Score: 10 (Strangergab, Lil Misty, Dark Miracles, Duca, Victoria, borntodie, Jdella11, CBXC, superben)
Low Score: 0 (madonnas, ECNEICSNOC)
The Queen's biggest hit just misses out on the Top 20 As madonnas said yesterday, the song IS sloppily-written as an attempt to sound like whimsical, "deep" poetry. However, Fergie is a one of those artists who is so charismatic & charming that she can sell a crappy song and people will buy it! The melody & instrumentation are so catchy and pretty that people overlook the bad lyricism. I gave this a 9.5 because I don't love it on the same level as the 10s. It's still an amazing song!
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The Best Song in this rate is out
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Member Since: 11/15/2009
Posts: 16,903
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Average: 8.1029
High Score: 10 (Konichiwa, Strangergab, Honey, Wet)
Low Score: 4 (Rolland, Monkey Juice)
We now say "Good Bye" to the highest-ranking non-single in the rate That's always a big achievement for a song in these rates! "Afraid" is the opening track from Loose, and it starts the album on a strong note. The song is about dealing with peer pressure & conformity and stuff like that. I love the kids singing at the end; it's a nice touch! You may notice that this song doesn't have that many 10s, which shows that most people thought it was very good, but not many thought it was a truly excellent song. I gave it an 8.5.
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Member Since: 3/12/2011
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I have always loved Afraid. I think it was smash single potential. I never understood why they went with something like Do It, while having Afraid on the same album. Such a shame, wasted hit... My 9/10.
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Member Since: 11/15/2009
Posts: 16,903
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Average: 8.3529
High Score: 10 (madonnas, Strangergab, Lil Misty, SupremeGoddess, adrianbeane, Honey, Victoria, Flashing Lights, MP2K, Qwerty, Stevie, supaspaz, superben)
Low Score: 2 (Wet)
Folks are not gonna be happy about this one! "Clumsy" was the 5th single from The Dutchess, and I was always disappointed with that choice. I really wanted "All That I Got" to be the fifth single. Anyways, the song went Top 5 on the Hot 100 so I guess they knew what they were doing! The song is funky & fun, with Fergie putting on a sweet vocal performance. Of all the Fergie singles, this is my least favorite; it only got a 9 from me. The bridge of this song is nice and creative, with Fergie delivering a spoken-word reasoning for why she's always in love. So cute!
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Member Since: 3/12/2011
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Clumsy is sweet , yeah but I'm still so damn proud that none of my 10's is gone, Jesus.
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YES! My least favorite single from The Dutchess.
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Member Since: 3/30/2009
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Do It was a 9. #20.
London Bridge is another one I loved more when it came out than now. 9.5, #18.
I gave Afraid an 8.5. My #33.
Clumsy is my #9.
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Member Since: 11/15/2009
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Solarie, the time has come...
Average: 8.5588
High Score: 10 (@michael., Konichiwa, Strangergab, SupremeGoddess, Honey, Duca, Wet, Luigi, Flashing Lights, Solarie, CBXC, superben)
Low Score: 2 (Rolland)
GUYS! Guys, guys, guys... We really messed up with this one! How is this not Top 5? I mean, really, a perfect pop song! So sugary, so sweet. Gwen does a great job of acknowledging the past, '50s and '60s pop, with a modern beat. This is pure ear candy. Maybe people rated it lower than they should have because they thought it might be an obvious winner, but it ended up missing the Top 10! This is a damn shame for ATRL, guys!
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Member Since: 3/12/2011
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Noooooooooooo! Just not Sweet Escape. My first 10 is gone It totally deserved Top 10 oO I'm really sad about this elimination, first elimination of the day that really pissed me off. TSE is perefect and deserved not only top 10, but top 5.
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No!
My favorite song from TSE. It's perfect pop! Whoever gave this lower than a 9...
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I gave it a 9.5, but I think I should've given it a 10. #16 for me, but I really prefer it to some of my 10s.
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Member Since: 3/30/2009
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Really, a 2?
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Member Since: 8/11/2012
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Originally posted by Qwerty
Really, a 2?
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This song deserves so much more
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Member Since: 3/12/2011
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Exactly, Rolland a 2? You could've give at least 4. I think it would've made the top 10, jhz.
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Member Since: 4/7/2009
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I'm thinking Aint No Other Man or Say It Right won this.
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Member Since: 11/15/2009
Posts: 16,903
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Average: 8.6471
High Score: 10 (Konichiwa, Strangergab, Lil Misty, Dark Miracles, SupremeGoddess, Victoria, Wet, alex_bmkx, borntodie, ClassicMainstream, Flashing Lights, Solarie, Qwerty, CBXC, superben YSL)
Low Score: 2 (madonnas)
Lots of 10s for this one! I gave it an 8.5. This song is the final song on Loose, and it's a ballad about closure. The song originally featured Chris Martin, but his label made Nelly take him off of it because they thought it was a bad song. The most memorable part of this song is the unusual lyrics in the bridge: "Well the dogs were whistling a new tune, barking at the new moon, hoping it would come soon, so that they could die." WTF? So morbid, Nelly. I always think I dislike this song, but then I listen to it and remember that I like it a lot, actually!
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Member Since: 11/15/2009
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Originally posted by MP2K
I'm thinking Aint No Other Man or Say It Right won this.
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Don't be so sure
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Member Since: 8/11/2012
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I'm not happy with the eliminations tonight... My tens got massacred
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