bestfiction Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Well Sent and slayed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clue Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 Round 8: That '70s Song POST CRITIQUES RANK 1-15 Spoiler @bestfiction @kipperskipper @minho @mokitsu @Not Like The Movies @Overprotected @Rence @touya kinomoto @Auburn @Diarrhoea @Element @Fruity @Psycho @thecptz @Touch It @Witch Privilege JUDGES WILL BE RANKING/CRITIQUING EVERY SONG Spoiler @Astronomy @disruptive @rl231 @Tom Vercetti Cher - Take Me Home Spoiler Chic - Good Times Spoiler Chic - I Want Your Love Spoiler Chic - Le Freak Spoiler Christopher Cross - Sailing Spoiler Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough Spoiler Diana Ross - The Boss Spoiler Donna Summer - Bad Girls Spoiler Donna Summer - Hot Stuff Spoiler Donna Summer - Last Dance Spoiler Earth, Wind & Fire - September Spoiler Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover Spoiler Stevie Wonder - Knocks Me Off My Feet Spoiler Stevie Wonder - Superstition Spoiler The Carpenters - (They Long to Be) Close to You Spoiler The Emotions - Best of My Love Spoiler Let me know PRIVATELY if there is anything wrong with your entry SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3B44wYKCMgKOEASkyhIipd?si=0yM1ouJNSte2GOCw59Aqrg *Spotify may not have every song, in that case, refer to the YouTube links DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 19, 12PM EDT [2 DAYS] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecptz Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 oh wow cute entries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touya kinomoto Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 whew amazing entries looks like i am finally getting the chop huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokitsu Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Take me home - I've never heard the original version actually, only the (superior) Sophie Ellis-Baxter cover. It's good, sleek and sexy. Love it Good times - It's a standard disco song. Nothing bad about it (except those sexisté lyrics hihi), but it's not very attention grabbing or memorable. I want your love - I was gonna say this is the best CHIC song of the three but it's SIX minutes? And i'm already tired of it after one. Edit! Le Freak - A classic, but again extremely repetitive and overlong Sailing - the best you could come up with was a boring adult contemporary ballad? not even sung by a woman? Well i found a new last spot Ain't no mountain - I prefer the original by Marvin Gaye but this is soooooo excellent as well. Love the spoken word bits and the six minute version is even better because of the buildup, but I understand why you didn't send it. The boss - [2] love the brass elements in this, it elevates what would be a standard disco song to a whole another level. Her vocals shine through as well. Bad girls - We love sex worker representantion to be honest Bad Girls and Hot Stuff grew off me after i listened through her catalogue, but i love the storytelling in this one. Hot stuff - see above, but it's my least favorite of the Donna songs because there's not much to it lyrically and it runs too long. Last dance - whew now this is an absolute masterpiece the slow, dramatic intro, the switchup, her going absolutely bonkers with her vocals towards the end, it's so perfect. I kinda wish you would've used the 5 minutes version because it's so much better, this one feels rushed. September - whew this is the only song that feels correct as my #1. I have so many great memories associated with this, like when i was outed in high school because of it. Gets me in a good mood everytime !! I wanna be your lover - it's nice. Nothing that makes me jump off my seat but it'll probably he high. Ummm why did he stop singing Yeah these 3 minutes of instrumental weren't it. Sorry but it'll be tanked Knock me off my feet - I like this! It's a slow song done right, which has been missing from this round. He has a great voice and the instrumental is nice too. Superstition - This is at the same level as the previous song to be honest, both are high to me. But I think I prefer Knock me off my feet, this kinda drags on. Close to you - it's nice, but a bit melodramatic. Both Glee and Frank ocean outsold Best of love - the best song i didn't know this round great vocals, outstanding production. a jam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 who invited her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Spoiler Take Me Home this is a very cute bop tbh Good Times not a big fan of this tbh, lowkey terrible I Want Your Love i was gonna say this wasn't as bad as Good Times but then i saw the length... this is way too unwarrantedly long for such a repetitive, boring song. issa no Le Freak maybe the best Chic song? I think? It's like trying to rank worse to worser tbh Sailing this was really pretty, i like it Ain't No Mountain High Enough a classic i believe, yup yup The Boss yup, this is a bop, i like it Bad Girls very middle of the round for me, not the best or worst song this round, just there Hot Stuff ok the superior Donna entry this round, issa bop Last Dance i really like this as well, cute sing September another classic, yup I Wanna Be Your Lover another middle of the road song for me, it's cute but there are much better this round (and much worse, kii) Knocks Me Off My Feet i love this, his voice >>>> Superstition the previous song outsold, this is still cute though (They Long To Be) Close To You very pretty, tending a bit to boring, but pretty nonetheless Best Of My Love very middle-ish of the road cute-ish i guess Spoiler @bestfiction @kipperskipper @minho @mokitsu @Not Like The Movies @Overprotected @Rence @touya kinomoto @Auburn @Diarrhoea @Element @Fruity @Psycho @thecptz @Touch It @Witch Privilege Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Vercetti Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Cher - Take Me Home This was used well in Larry Levan's Live at the Paradise Garage disco mix. On its own however, it''s just okay. I'm not surprised at Cher jumping on the disco bandwagon during this time. Chic - Good Times Very overplayed and they have better songs than this but with that said, I can't really fault it much. Chic - I Want Your Love Classic production. Chic - Le Freak Christopher Cross - Sailing This had potential to be good but I can't really connect with the vocals here. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough Hmm. Let's just say Marvin and Tammi outsold. Diana Ross - The Boss Pretty iffy to me. Donna Summer - Bad Girls It's good but I wish the chorus was better. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff This is more like it. Great song. Donna Summer - Last Dance The slow intro did a trick but luckily it picked up the pace later on. Not my favorite Donna entry here however. Earth, Wind & Fire - September They don't call it a classic for no reason Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover !!!!!! I have to stan. (I'm basing this on the single edit version which probably should've been used as the basis for judging). Stevie Wonder - Knocks Me Off My Feet I'm glad Stevie Wonder got submitted here. I like this. Stevie Wonder - Superstition Yes Yes Yes. The Carpenters - (They Long to Be) Close to You This is nice. Always thought Karen Carpenter had one of the softest/sweetest voices around. The Emotions - Best of My Love A tune. @bestfiction @kipperskipper @minho @mokitsu @Not Like The Movies @Overprotected @Rence @touya kinomoto @Auburn @Diarrhoea @Element @Fruity @Psycho @thecptz @Touch It @Witch Privilege Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Cher - Take Me Home: it’s alright Chic - Good Times: it’s alright [2] a classic tho Chic - I Want Your Love: boring, the way it draggggssss, a classic tho [2] Chic - Le Freak: a classic, that doesn’t get boring like the others here so far, although it does get a bit repetitive by the end Christopher Cross - Sailing: love this song so much, definitely a contender for #1 Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough: overrated and what is this edit? it’s so boring Diana Ross - The Boss: better than the last, still doesn’t have a defining quality for me tho Donna Summer - Bad Girls: ugh I love this song, definitely up there for me, maybe even #1 Donna Summer - Hot Stuff: ugh I love this song [2] her songs in comparison to the others here are the reason why she was the queen of disco Donna Summer - Last Dance: my least favourite Donna song here but still good Earth, Wind & Fire - September: a bona fide classique! (Taylor outsold!) Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover: first 3 minutes a classic, then it just keeps going and going and going Stevie Wonder - Knocks Me Off My Feet: it’s cute but it didn’t “knock me off my feet” Stevie Wonder - Superstition: a classic! (Raven outsold!) The Carpenters - (They Long to Be) Close to You: period! #1 material The Emotions - Best of My Love: one of the best songs here! I love this classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Like The Movies Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Take Me Home I don't like it Good Times classic! I love this song so much I Want Your Love absolute classic! Le Freak YAAASSSSS!!! another classic!!! Chic is amazing and does not deserve to be disrespected! Sailing I like this, always liked it but compared to some of these other songs, cute next to gorgeous... Ain't No Mountain High Enough yup yup The Boss I like it a lot Bad Girls yasss Hot Stuff BOPPPP Last Dance WINNER!! September nice nice, I really like this, they have better songs tho! But still good! I Wanna Be Your Lover bop Knocks Me Off My Feet nice, I like Superstition nice, I like also (They Long To Be) Close To You I like it but like I said before, cute next to gorgeous... Best Of My Love CLASSIC!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touch It Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 take me home: bop good times: it got worse as it went on but the chorus is nice I want your love: it was already boring and then making it 6 minutes and 53 seconds made it even more boring goodbye le freak: now that's a classic bop but it got rlly repetitive sailing: zzzzz this is me sleeping to this song ain't no mountain high enough: cute bop the boss: bop bop bop bad girls: bop I think it's obvious she'll take over the top 3 like the kate woman did hot stuff: bop last dance: easily the winner september: I hate u for snatching it I wanna be your lover: repetitive and boring knocks me off my feet: boring superstition: I like this one a lot more close to you: this is super boring best of my love: a fun bop! final thoughts are I hate the 70s besides for the fun disco songs <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 where are the critiques ladies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clue Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 Spoiler Take Me Home Not a fan of this. It's very cheesy, and not in a good way. Good Times Really annoying song, probably because of how much I've heard it in my life. It's not horrible, but it's realllllllllllly annoying to listen to in full. I Want Your Love It's okay. Kinda goes on without saying much. Le Freak This is cute. Sailing Really boring. It's just..... sailing along in adult comtemporary-ness. Ain't No Mountain High Enough This is really boring, she should've just let Marvin and Tammi have their song. The Boss WHEWWWWW. Drag race classic, and '70s classic. I love this. Bad Girls Whew. Classics only. Hot Stuff This one is alright, not super interesting to me. Last Dance It's alright. September Another song that I have heard COUNTLESS times. It's a bonafide classic, but I am sick of it. I Wanna Be Your Lover Yes ma'am. Knocks Me Off My Feet One of my favorite Stevie songs. I'm ****ing crying. Superstition Not one of my favorite Stevie songs. it's still good tho. (They Long to Be) Close to You Pretty. Not interesting at all though. Best of My Love Plssss I set myself up with this round. All of these black classics that I'm tired of hearing. This one isn't super annoying, though, so that's good. Spoiler @bestfiction @kipperskipper @minho @mokitsu @Not Like The Movies @Overprotected @Rence @touya kinomoto @Auburn @Diarrhoea @Element @Fruity @Psycho @thecptz @Touch It @Witch Privilege Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipperskipper Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 clue dragged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overprotected Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I reject your critique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 tasteless as per usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minho Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Take Me Home: Kind of fun, but I feel like it isn't quite a standout. Good Times: Solid entry for this week I Want Your Love: A better Chic entry imo. Le Freak: Very much a classic! I think it's my second favourite of the three Chic entries. Sailing: Interesting choice. I think it was pleasant but I don't know how it will stack. Aint No Mountain High Enough: Very much a classic, smart choice The Boss: Fun song I wasn't actually familiar with! Bad Girls: Oh you came to win huh Hot Stuff: Oh you came to win huh [2] Last Dance: Definitely a classic, but I don't necessarily like it as much as the other two Donna songs - still really good though. Side comment: I get that the songs are incredibly long which is why they weren't submitted, but I really think Four Seasons of Love is one of her best albums September: Definitely a classic, definitely stood the test of time. I Wanna Be Your Lover: Can't go wrong with Prince! Knocks Me Off My Feet: Beautiful! Superstition: This is fine, but one of those older songs I don't actually like that much. Close To You: I like this song maybe! Best of My Love: lsjkafsd this is a BOP. My favourite new discovery of the round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl231 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Cher - Take Me Home I never really realized that Cher has a super soulful voice, which is pretty nice! Chic - Good Times A classic, we dig. Chic - I Want Your Love Not as good as Good Times. Chic - Le Freak Better than Good Times. Christopher Cross - Sailing A tad boring for me, sorry. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough A CLASSIC THAT WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE, YES. Diana Ross - The Boss This is cute, but Ain't No Mountain >>> lives. Donna Summer - Bad Girls The weakest of the Donna Summer choices. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff GONNA HAVE SOME LOOOOOOOOOOVE TONIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT. Donna Summer - Last Dance The OG Last Dance before Dua Lipa also had her Last Dance. Earth, Wind & Fire - September IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THIS, WHO THE HELL ARE YOU. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover I definitely like 80s Prince more, BUT I still love this! Stevie Wonder - Knocks Me Off My Feet Oh...there was better Stevie. So much better Stevie. Stevie Wonder - Superstition PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE. The Carpenters - (They Long to Be) Close to You I hate that I remember this as the song that Lazaro Arbos butchered on American Idol, but that's how I remember it as. The hilarity from Mariah Carey trying to teach him too was a gift. With the song...it's meh. The Emotions - Best of My Love Catchy. As. Hell. Great pick. @Navyofbadgals did you actually quit? Spoiler @bestfiction @kipperskipper @minho @mokitsu @Not Like The Movies @Overprotected @Rence @touya kinomoto @Auburn @Diarrhoea @Element @Fruity @Psycho @thecptz @Touch It @Witch Privilege Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 remove me from this ****ed up game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overprotected Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I don't want any part of this ****ed up game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witch Privilege Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Hmmmmm. I should be safe, at least. I don't know. I'll probably get screwed over somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minho Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 feeling SAFE but also regretting not specifying which version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touya kinomoto Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 the mixed reactions with my song still have this feeling that i may finally end up in the bottom this round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipperskipper Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 i want to be apart of this amazing game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecptz Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 oh wow i'm doing great surprisingly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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