14 hours ago, Pendulum said:

yes, that's what I meant, I thought it was an essential rates for some reason. fun times

and good that the thread is gone because if it was still on I would've skimmed through it and get unnecessarily mad at the fact that majority of Ring Ring and self-titled were booted early on (highly probable)

Then an essentials rate - all album tracks - could and should be done!

Slightly off-topic, but we are barreling toward March Madness again, so I want to get the thread launched soon. At the end of the last year, I had discussed potentially doing a power ballads or wedding anthems theme. Thoughts for this year’s tournament?

Would the 'coronation songs from reality competition programs' be too limiting? Or, too lacking in quality?

1 hour ago, Ace Reject said:

Would the 'coronation songs from reality competition programs' be too limiting? Or, too lacking in quality?

I don’t think there’s anywhere close to 64

On 3/8/2026 at 8:16 AM, Pendulum said:

would there be any interest in an ABBA deep cuts (i.e. non-singles) rate?

I remember back in the day we had an ABBA essentials rate, it's time to dig deeper in their discography, plus their magnum opus Arrival is turning 50 this year

Any ABBA rate would be good!

On 3/9/2026 at 1:45 PM, supaspaz said:

I don’t think there’s anywhere close to 64

Hmmm. power ballads could be cute. So could a tournament of b-sides and unreleased tracks! For the fans!

Just now, Ace Reject said:

Hmmm. power ballads could be cute. So could a tournament of b-sides and unreleased tracks! For the fans!

if we do power ballads, we must make sure that "close my eyes forever" by lita & ozzy wins the whole thing.

and, please, nothing from bon jovi. that's music from the 7th circle of hell

3 hours ago, Ace Reject said:

Hmmm. power ballads could be cute. So could a tournament of b-sides and unreleased tracks! For the fans!

You're getting Almost A Lover a win, one way or another.

1 hour ago, Graves said:

You're getting Almost A Lover a win, one way or another.

There’s a place for pop girls in a power ballads tournament, but it’s more “Hero” or “My Heart Will Go On.”

What about protest anthems? Feels timely in our current era.

Declare Independence the winner that you are

29 minutes ago, supaspaz said:

What about protest anthems? Feels timely in our current era.

Oh she's taking it.

7 hours ago, supaspaz said:

What about protest anthems? Feels timely in our current era.

Oh everybody should be scared

12 hours ago, supaspaz said:

What about protest anthems? Feels timely in our current era.

12 hours ago, supaspaz said:

What about protest anthems? Feels timely in our current era.

12 hours ago, supaspaz said:

What about protest anthems? Feels timely in our current era.

Quoted you thrice to remind you this counts kinda sorta!

14 hours ago, Graves said:

You're getting Almost A Lover a win, one way or another.

You caught me red-handed!

15 hours ago, Graves said:

You're getting Almost A Lover a win, one way or another.

29 minutes ago, Ace Reject said:

You caught me red-handed!

Kylie discography rate meet your winner

One other thought for ATRL March Madness: double entendre songs. A tournament of all your favorite sexy and/or ridiculous metaphors (“Millshake,” “Lollipop,” “Candy Shop,” etc.)

@supaspaz, how about songs about madness. a concept. florals for spring kinda genius.

shaki's loca for the win

Speaking of, need Shaki in some kind of rate ASAP. Remembered recently how FOV1 is the greatest album of all time.

Singles, discog, essentials, the next MTW, idc.

Would also love some kind of Toni or Brandy rate finally but you already knew that.

1 hour ago, Alessandra said:

@supaspaz, how about songs about madness. a concept. florals for spring kinda genius.

shaki's loca for the win

Hmm, I love that

1 hour ago, Alessandra said:

@supaspaz, how about songs about madness. a concept. florals for spring kinda genius.

shaki's loca for the win

So there's this March Madness 2026 winner...

2 hours ago, conatus said:

Speaking of, need Shaki in some kind of rate ASAP. Remembered recently how FOV1 is the greatest album of all time.

Singles, discog, essentials, the next MTW, idc.

Would also love some kind of Toni or Brandy rate finally but you already knew that.

2005MTW with both editions of OF, and some other divas, has been speaking my name since you suggested it.

3 minutes ago, Graves said:

2005MTW with both editions of OF, and some other divas, has been speaking my name since you suggested it.

Could be some combo of Shakira/Mariah/Madonna/Imogen Heap/M.I.A/Robyn/Fiona Apple

On 3/11/2026 at 7:33 PM, Eeveelution said:

Oh everybody should be scared

I'm scared of ever listening to that again