Just waiting on Emyro and Georges' picture selections. I may just use one of the ones Emyro posted, and the top pic for Rihanna on Last.fm for the time being.
Not specific, nondescript, very plain, orundecorated.
The participants had to send in a song that's their artist's least personal and least creative. This is a song that anyone could sing and it would have the same effect. Please keep an open mind while voting, and think about how the song could be considered generic compared to the rest of their music.
Jake
Katy Perry
"Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" Last Round: #6
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Originally posted by HotNCold
I chose Last Friday Night because it truly is one Katy's most generic songs. The lyrics are very immature and overdone, the beat is very typical and Electro-Pop, and, while it did become Katy's fifth #1 single from Teenage Dream, it's simply one of her worst singles.
This song literally could have been sung by anyone else.
♥jONE731♥
Taylor Swift
"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" Last Round: #9
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Originally posted by ♥jONE731♥
I choose this song for Generic Theme, it's probably the only very plain or undecorated left in her songs. This is the story of break up, get back together, break up, get back together, just, ugh.
I also like this song cause it's an upbeat and really fun to hear, especially when you are hook to this by relating to it, you know what i mean
Taylor Swift - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
Legend E
Kelly Clarkson
"People Like Us" Last Round: #10
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Originally posted by e437
For this challenge, I chose People Like Us as Kelly's most generic song. It was released in 2012, later in 2013 as a single but it flopped so hard because of the fact that it is so generic. Sonically, it sounds so 2010-2011 and that EDM is just trash. The lyrics are good, but sadly, due to the messy production this makes the song so generic. The fans liked this song, thought that it's the best song from her GH album, but when they realized how generic it is (and that it flopped ), they decided that Catch My Breath is her best song from her Greatest Hits: Chapter One album.
Lucky#17
Ke$ha
"Your Love Is My Drug" Last Round: #2
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Originally posted by Lucky#17
Ke$ha - "Your Love Is My Drug"
I chose Your Love Is My Drug for this round because (other than being a flawless, timeless bop) it embodies a main trend of Pop-Electro influences that were Popular around the 2010/2011 time. This song reeks catchy, pop, radio-friendly, and just overall a commercial success to add to Ke$ha's name. But yes... we all know Ke$ha makes lots of generic tunes (well used to, for the most part) - so why did I choose Your Love Is My Drug? It's my second favorite single from the 'Animal' era (TiK ToK is #1, already used that) and I think it's just such a fun and amazing song for radio, far superior and more 'generic' than her other tracks. Also... the video is filled with humor - a bearded guy, really colorful and cheap graphics and just Ke$ha having an extremely fun time! Hope y'all have with YLIMD too!
K$Ellie
Ellie Goulding
"Flashlight" Last Round: #6
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Originally posted by K$Ellie
K$Ellie - Ellie Goulding - Flashlight (feat. DJ Fresh)
I like Flashlight but it's one of Ellie's most generic songs. The production is good but it sounds like Hot Right Now which was produced by (surprise, surprise) DJ Fresh, who is featured on this song. This song could have been sung by someone else but Ellie pulled it off very well. The lyrics also aren't special and Flashlight isn't single-worthy. Some people might say that Burn would suit this round better but I already used it and I believe that this is more generic.
Georges
Rihanna
"Who's That Chick?" Last Round: #1
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Originally posted by Georges
CrazyCat
P!nk
"Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" Last Round: #3
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Originally posted by CrazyCat
The song I chose for this round is Blow Me (One Last Kiss).
We all know how generic, according to ATRL P!nk's lead singles are.
And yes, they kinda are. They are catchy, fun, safe singles choices,
and for P!nk always a top ten hit. The lyrics are relatable, and the
instrumental gets you in a good mood. As P!nk said herself “It’s a really fun song. I can picture everyone extremely drunk dancing
late at night together" I can actually imagine myself dancing to
this, it's just a great fun, catchy song, and as always P!nk rocks it.
Emyro
Lana Del Rey
"This Is What Makes Us Girls" Last Round: #5
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Originally posted by ∆ Emyromania ∆
Lana Del Rey - This Is What Makes Us Girls
I consider this song as Lana's most generic song in Born To Die. How the lyrics are written, the beat, also the way she sings in this is way more upbeat, happy and even more Pop than usual. I love this song because she is normally criticized for being to sad and even 'boring' by some people, this song slaps those haters in the face and tells them...
Starships
Demi Lovato
"Neon Lights" Last Round: #6
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Originally posted by Starships
Ryan Tedder production? Check. EDM track? Check. Literally only one verse? Check. Bland, vague and no deep lyrics? Check. Almost no instruments? Check. Club song? Check. Sexual video? Check.
Congratulations! You now have the most generic track ever.
Although this is easily the most generic song Demetria ever recorded. She still managed to SLAY with her lowest note ever (C#3) and the amazing belting (F#5!!!) in the chorus. Sure it's another EDM track... But no one can easily reach her LEGENDARY notes/vocals and video full of sexy curves.
fiercE
Maroon 5
"Daylight" Last Round: #4
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Originally posted by fiercE
I chose this song because this would be one of m5's generic song, the video proves it
Eliminate 1 ● Save 1
DO NOT SAVE/ELIMINATE RIHANNA
Do not vote for yourself (or call others to vote for you )
There were plenty of amazing choices this round but Taylor's is easily my favorite (YLIMD incredibly close behind) and Flashlights just sounds like Ellie is getting overpowered by the beat.
If I voted based on generic-ness, well... we all know who'd be out.