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GROUP A

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Tame Impala - On Track: yes I do like this a bit

Billie Eilish - bury a friend: this girl is forever a NO for me

HAIM - I Know Alone: I like this as well

The Manhattan Transfer - Nothin' You Can Do About It: I appreciate the risk, it’s middle of the pack for me

Startisan - Quit or Run: hmmm not really feeling this

Solange - Losing You: I love this song so much

Foxes - Friends in the Corner: it was alright

Taylor Swift - Cardigan: love this song and I guess it kinda fits the theme but you’re walking a thin line here

Lorde - A World Alone: blah it’s alright

Marina - Solitaire: yes yes I will be saving you with my ranking for this!

Janet Jackson - I Get Lonely: the rumors ARE true, I do accept Janet pandering :jonny:

Mitski - Nobody: this was better than I was expecting

Little Mix - These Four Walls: no

TWICE - Better: hmmm it’s okay

Katy Perry - Cry About It Later: the PV gays’ anthem I fear :skull: amazing bop tho!

Kylie Minogue - Celebrate You: it will be high middle for me I think, it works for this theme in a unique way

LOONA - Star: I really like this, kinda shoehorned into the theme but it works

 

 

GROUP B

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Phoebe Bridgers - I Know The End: this was nice, nothing super amazing in my face tho (also what is the end :deadbanana3:)

Britney Spears - I Wanna Go: yup yup it works for me

Marshmello and Demi Lovato - Ok Not To Be Ok: lol

Janet Jackson - Together Again: well :eli:

Miley Cyrus - WTF Do I Know: love this bop, it’s great, but ma’am the theme is GONE

Bee Gees - Stayin Alive: kiii yes I like this, a big classic

Dua Lipa, Angéle - Fever: genius for this round whew you did that

Miley Cyrus - Breakout: wheww the high school classic and yet somehow it’s still relevant the COVID-19 pandemic

Charli XCX - forever: the noise, my ears are bleeding, anything post N1A is a big fat NO for me

Ariana Grande - breathin’: it’s cute, it’s decent, it’s fitting, it’s there

David Archuleta - Just Breathe: it’s not as bad as everyone is making it out to be but it’s not excellent

Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now: you don’t really need a critique you know you’re not gonna be eliminated with this song

Open Mike Eagle - Everything Ends Last Year: it’s a bit boring yes but I like it too

Chloe x Halle - Lonely: the serve! I know who sent this :eli:

Electric Youth - Innocence: I enjoyed this tbh, mid to high for me I think

Madonna - Like a Virgin: this works yes it does

Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out: hmmm, it’s decent I think

 

 

 

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Phoebe Bridgers - I Know The End

Out of the songs I’ve heard from her, this is the one that I’ve liked the most. It’s very cinematic and pretty. It progressively gets better so I appreciate the length <3

 

Britney Spears - I Wanna Go

This is a nice pop song that I really enjoy. It’s simple and effective. Can’t complain!

 

Marshmello, Demi Lovato - OK Not To Be OK

This is enjoyable. It’s generic but it’s not bad. I think the problem is that it is not as outstanding as some other songs in this group. 
 

Janet Jackson - Together Again

This is very 90s. It’s enjoyable but it is not something that I’d particularly see myself going back to. It feels way too long given that it follows a very monotonous structure.

 

Miley Cyrus - WTF Do I Know

Honestly I used to dislike Miley’s music before this era. PH is great! This song is one of the album’s highlights. Love the pop rock sound for her.

 

Bee Gees - Stayin Alive

This is the type of song that you’d get up from your seat to dance at a wedding, not because it excites you but because everyone knows it. It’s okay, but one of the least interesting disco classics.

 

Dua Lipa, Angèle - Fever

This is my first time listening to this. It’s nice but I feel like it’s generic when comparing it to the rest of FN. I feel like it’s on the same vein as the Demi song but people pretend it’s something great cause it has some french in it. Not bad though!

 

Miley Cyrus - Breakout

When this first started I thought I was listening to the Total Drama Island theme song :skull: The verses are fun but the chorus is honestly annoying. I kinda don’t love it, sorry :/

 

Charli XCX - forever

This is soooooooo pretty. I love this and I’ll be saving this song <3

 

Ariana Grande - breathin

Very very good song. I remember I got chills the first time I heard the beat drop on the second chorus. I do think that it has lost a bit of its magic but it’s still very good!

 

David Archuleta - Just Breathe

Yeah, I don’t get why people are hating on this. But honestly sending a male song that is not Tame Impala is kind of a death sentence. But this is not bad. The verses are interesting. The chorus is very lackluster and uninspired though

 

Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now

You know you did that <3

 

Open Mike Eagle - Everything Ends Last Year


 

Chloe x Halle - Lonely

Love this song so much. It’s so smooth and has a lot of substance! I feel like it’s one of those songs I’m always going to be in the mood to listen to <3

 

Electric Youth - Innocence

Love the instrumental and the vocal production on the chorus. However I find it a little off putring during the verses. This is a very strong track and stands its ground along with these entries.

 

Madonna - Like A Virgin

Uhhhhh, sadly same :( But I mean, this is fun and I can’t really complain!

 

Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out

Well, this was way too overplayed. It’s not as annoying as it used to be and it’s not Ride, so you get some points for that!

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TEAM A

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"On Track" by Tame Impala // I know it's been a slow year, nothin' much to show here.


First of all, it's always nice to see some representation and discussion for this group on here. This song really shines in it's trance-like melody, and much like 2020, it feels like time has sort of froze and everything is floating midair. The song works both sonically and lyrically with the theme, as lyrics like "I close my front door and turn on the light/I let out a breath and hold in a sigh" get partnered beautifully with some bittersweet piano rifts. Of course, the song loses that a bit when it starts talking about a specific person - but the mood remains the same regardless. Good pick!

 

"bury a friend" by Billie Eilish // Today, I'm thinkin' about the things that are deadly


I was not a big fan of this song was it was first released, but appreciated it once I listened to WWAFAWDG and began to understand Billie more as an artist. Lyrically, I suppose the song kind of fits in a morbid way if you take it in a literal since. Sonically though, the song fits very well and has an eerie undertone that reflects the uncertainness we all feel last year.

 

"I Know Alone" by HAIM // Been a couple days since I've been out


Yesss, these are my girls! WIM3 is one of my favourite albums this year, and "I Know Alone" is among the top tracks for me. This song evokes the exact feeling of what it was like being in lockdown, especially the lyrics pertaining to sleeping through the days and struggling with maintaining your happiness. Perfect choice for this round, I hope you get lots of high rankings!

 

"Nothing' You Can Do About It" - The Manhattan Transfer // It's too strong to be denied


Ouu, a more uptempo song. If you look at this song from the perspective of 2020, it actually works sort of perfectly. Think "Toxic Love" from Ferngully. It's like the year is trying to lull you into accepting the fate of how awful it is going to be, and that you might as well stop resisting the master plan. I don't know if that was your intention with this submission, but I love the concept anyway.

 

"Quit or Run" - Startisan // It'd be easier to just succumb.. the race is on


This gives such strong Christian-Rock vibes.. good thing I'm listening to it on a Sunday! It's an okay song, albeit extremely dated. I like the approach of using an encouraging song for this theme, because we all know how often we had to remind ourselves to keep pushing forward this year. It's not my favourite in the group.

 

"Losing You" - Solange // I don't know why I fight it


This is one of, if not my absolute, favourite Solange songs. Captivating, catchy, and deep rooted. It gets full points in terms of quality, but loses a bit when it comes to connecting with the theme. Although, on a personal level, this worked PERFECTLY for how my own 2020. Word for word. Good choice, hope you get some high rankings.

 

"Friends In The Corner" - Foxes // I took it all for granted, I lived it like a dream


Yup, this is another really solid choice thematically. I like that this songs pertains to how temporary everything can be, and how quickly we can lose things we unknowingly took for granted. That's definitely a lesson that 2020 taught us all. It's all a pretty infectious sound with a bursting chorus, but what else would we expect from Foxes? Perfect choice for this round.

 

"cardigan" - Taylor Swift // A friend to all is a friend to none


I'll judge this one based on it being released in 2020, and not representing the year. With that being said, this was a highlight for me last year. The entire folklore album got me through a lot, and even listening to this track now has memories flooding back. I think this song PERFECTLY reflects the best of the best for last year's releases. I can see you winning with this one, and deservingly so.

 

"A World Alone" - Lorde // Raise a glass, 'cause I'm not done saying it


Well, it's serviceable. It touches on the theme with it's existential crisis and holding onto that one person to help get through the chaos of the world. Sonically, I sort of zoned out halfway through and then realized the song was still going a minute later. That's a Lorde song for you though, lol. This is one of my least favourites in the group, sorry.

 

"Solitaire" - MARINA // I see buildings and bars from the window


I think this song really suits the overall vibe for 2020, at least for those of us who lived in a country that had mandatory lockdowns. It's such a somber track sonically, and I like that the lyrics touch on embracing isolation. I have a feeling this song won't do especially well since it feels like ATRL has given up on post-EH Marina, but it deserves a high ranking.

 

"I Get Lonely" - Janet Jackson // Sittin' here with my tears, all alone with my fears


This is some of Janet's best work right here. It only works with the theme in the most face value way, mainly the title of the track, but who cares when the song serves TOP QUALITY? Probably going to win this round, and I'm not mad about it.

 

"Nobody" - Mitski // My God, I'm so lonely...


Lyrics definitely work with this theme. I like the vulnerability shown here; and the way everything builds up in the end is absolutely incredible and next level. Reminds me of getting drunk while home alone during lockdown, and just submitting to the disco blaring through my Bose speakers. If I was in this group, you would be my top track.

 

"These Four Walls" - Little Mix // I tried to smile today, then I realized there's no point anyway


This song works for me on both a generalized and personal look at 2020. It's a bit of an all encompassing choice, which is fantastic! Beautifully bitter production, and the girls sound so desperate to regain the love they once had. Very good choice for this round, hope you get a lot of high rankings.

 

"BETTER" - TWICE // Ooh-la-la-la, ooh-la-la-la-la


Like Cardigan, I'll be rating this based on 2020 releases. Unfortunately, I don't listen to a ton of kpop so I don't have a lot of basis for the impact this song may have had. Dua's "I Can't Stop Me" may have been a better choice though, as I think I prefer that song more.

 

"Cry About It Later" - Katy Perry // Champagne on ice only makes you stronger


This feels like an anthem about breaking restrictions, and going out partying. “I’ll cough about it later.” But anyway, Smile was a pretty underrated album this year and CAIL seems to be a unanimous highlight track around here - rightfully so! It has the Katy patented infectious chorus, and brings some life to all the melancholy songs in this group. Good choice, and I hope it gets the appreciation it deserves.

 

"Celebrate You" - Kylie Minogue // Everything I like about myself is better with you


Well, it’s not as good as Corbin’s Celebrate You, as found at the top of every playlist at Disney World. But it’s still really good, and has a sort of “everything will be okay” vibe to it - which is perfect for this theme! DISCO was a wonderful bow on 2020's Pop Releases, so it’s nice to see it represented this round. Very nice pick.

 

"STAR" - Loona // I’m seeing star lights, star lights; us against the sunrise


It’s cute. The second best kpop song in this group. As mentioned in BETTER’s critique, I don’t have enough 2020 kpop knowledge or history to feel any specific way in terms of relating it to the theme. Unfortunately, this song feels a little more generic than BETTER, so I’d rank it lower than them.

 


TEAM B

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"I Know The End" by Phoebe Bridgers // Romanticize a quiet life; there's no place like my room


She sorta sounds like Alec Benjamin, doesn’t she? Anyway, this song does a good job evoking the sense of loneliness that many of us experienced last year. It goes through a whole year’s worth of emotions, while ultimately coming back to the overarching acceptance of fate. I REALLY liked the finale of this song. Don’t know much about Miss. Bridgers, but this makes me want to listen to some more of her work.

 

"I Wanna Go" by Britney Spears // Lately I've been stuck imagining what I wanna do


Another really solid entry! I have so much pent up energy in me from being locked up all year, and I just wanna gooooo. Shame on me to need release, I guess. It’s a really fun pop song, with an infectious chorus and a thumping bass. Femme Fatale really was that era, huh? This ticks all the boxes here - theme, production, and overall quality.

 

"Ok Not To Be Ok" by Marshmello and Demi Lovato // Don't get lost in the moment


I’m not sure why everyone is hating on this song so much. It’s serviceable, I think. Bit on the nose but.. it’s a Demi song. I think this entry works both thematically and for the Best of 2020, although I’ll lean more into the former for my ranking consideration in this case.

 

"Together Again" by Janet Jackson // Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free


That was a classic.. that was a classic. What I like about this choice with Janet, aside from the obvious connotation with the title, is the background of the song’s development. Janet wrote this in honor of a friend she lost during the AIDs pandemic, which unfortunately makes it very relatable again with today’s situation. Brilliant choice.

 

"WTF Do I Know" by Miley Cyrus // Maybe getting married just to cause a distraction


Unfortunately, Plastic Hearts didn’t really hit a cord with me. WDIK was one of the better tracks though, so you have that going for me. I do like the sense of taking power back, but it feels a little TOO aggressive for me. I’m just not a rock girl. Sorry!

 

"Stayin Alive" by Bee Gees // I'll live to see another day


Aww, this is a really cute pick! I love an uptempo throwback. I doesn’t exactly fit the theme, but I understand what you were going for with this choice. I’ll give you full credit.

 

"Fever" by Dua Lipa, Angéle // Hand on my forehead, kiss my neck


Of all the Dua songs you could have picked.. This doesn’t do it for me at all. FN shines with it’s standard edition, not b-sides or international tracks. This song is boring in both production and delivery.

 

"Breakout" by Miley Cyrus // We're gonna dance till the dance floor falls apart


dd, this is such a random pick. It’s an absolute BANGER, though! I use to sing this song to myself all the time while walking home from school. Reminds me of better times. Of course, it also works with the theme, as I’m sure we are all itching to finally break free of COVID restrictions and have some fun again. Cute pick, and definitely the better Miley song in this group.

 

"forever" by Charli XCX // *ear-piercing static*


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What is this noise? I hate it.

 

"breathin" by Ariana Grande // Time goes by and I can't control my mind


This is still one of Ariana’s best songs for me. Which.. isn’t saying a whole lot, but still. I think it suits the theme really well. Not just because of the whole covid/breathing thing, but also because the song is all about dealing with anxiety and stress. I think we have all had a moment this year (I’ve had many!) where we had to remind ourselves that it will be okay, and to just push forward. Cute choice!

 

"Just Breathe" by David Archuleta // Took a little time to find a piece of me


Another song about breathing, dd. I guess it has the same appeal as the Ariana song in respect to dealing with anxiety and stress. It works well with the theme, and David has a very soothing voice to me. It’s not as good as Breathin’ though, sorry!

 

"Don't Start Now" by Dua Lipa // Don't show up. Don't come out.


Oh, thank goodness. Dua getting her redemption after being done dirty earlier in the group. This was THE song of 2020, and defined the entire music scene last year. This is a modern disco done right - infectious beats, chantable hooks, lusty chorus. There’s a reason this song served longevity, and that’s because of QUALITY.

 

"Everything Ends Last Year" by Open Mike Eagle // It ****ing ended, just like that


Oh wow, this works really well. This reminds me of how positive everyone felt moving into the new decade, and the sudden decline that occurred around March. “It’s October, and I’m tired” - bitch, me too! This has been such a long year of trying to do our best with what little we can. I appreciate that the production, albeit simple, follows the peaks and valleys of emotions in the lyrics. That soft little rising cord in the background sounds so hopefully, then it’s just suddenly gone. Beautiful.

 

"Lonely" by Chloe x Halle // Who are you when no one's watching?


This is a really comforting song. It’s like a friend is letting me know they got me, and I’ll be okay. This song works well for both sides of the theme: it speaks about being alone, and it’s some of the best from 2020. Yup, yup. Whoever sent this really did that!

 

"Innocence" by Electric Youth // The teacher starts to learn, the child starts to grow


I enjoyed this song. Another side of 2020 that wasn’t touched on too much in these songs are the time we had to be introspective. I feel like this song does a good job showcasing the power of inner-growth. It also a very relaxing vibe. It brings me zen, yes it brings me zen.

 

"Like a Virgin" by Madonna // Touched for the very first time


LOL. Yeah, I certainly feel like a born again virgin after this past year. This is such a classic, and a really creative pick for this round. I’ll be giving you some bonus points for providing a take on the theme that no one else had.

 

"Stressed Out" by Twenty One Pilots // Wish we could turn back time to the good ole days


Oh wow, I haven’t heard this song in a while. I use to be obsessed with it, but hearing it now that I’m older hits a different cord. It works wonderfully for the theme - the production and lyrics both share a bluntness to them that reflects the realities of being adult. This has been a stressful year, and stuff like work and childhood dreams being stomped on became oh too real for many of us. This was a really solid choice, and I hope these faguettes don’t do it dirty.

 

 

Note: I'll only be sending rankings for Group B.

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@minho serving double taste, once for their critique and twice for using Astloch in their banner aka the font in Clairo's Immunity

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Also wtf @ the judges saying the songs could be about any mood that was related to our 2020 yet criticizing every single one of them that was not related to the pandemic :rip: 

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Also wtf @ the judges saying the songs could be about any mood that was related to our 2020 yet criticizing every single one of them that was not related to the pandemic :rip: 

tea, **** them

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The way Anthem did all these thorough critiques but said f*** Charli XCX

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On the Track: this was interesting but it got quite boring towards the end sorry

 

bury a friend: a KIIII for this theme but nice choice, fun song

 

I Know Alone: I am so sorry but I just don’t get the praise for them :eli: this was one of the better songs on the album and I still don’t like it enough so... yeah sorry 

 

Nothing You Can Do About It: what is DIS hunny :bibliahh:

 

Quit or Run: what is DIS hunny [2] (but this one is even worse than the past one) :bibliahh:

 

Losing You: this was cute enough, finally a decent song

 

Friends in the Corner: yassss lovely song, lovely for the theme too

 

cardigan: a huge reach but also a huge classic so

 

A World Alone: an IMMACULATE closer for an immaculate album

 

Solitaire: I never liked this song a lot, but it’s not bad, one of the weakest on Froot tho

 

I Get Lonely: nice song 

 

Nobody: lovely song 

 

These Four Walls: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

Better: SMASH!!!!!!!!! don’t see how this fits but absolute smash

 

Cry About It Later: now how does this fit........ didn’t age thaaaat well but one of the best songs on Smile tho

 

Celebrate You: lovely song yeah

 

Star: SMASH!!!!!!!!! don’t see how this fits but absolute smash [2]

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I'll post critiques tomorrow :cm:

I'm not very critical so don't expect much 

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i had a PERFECT banner for this but it doesn't work. sad.

 

Tame Impala - On Track - I am no Tame Impala fan but I actually found this to be the worst track on the new album :deadbanana2: 

Billie Eilish - bury a friend - I like Billie but I always found this to be awful :rip: 

HAIM - I Know Alone - not the best single they released lately but still very cute :thing: 

The Manhattan Transfer - Nothin' You Can Do About It - this is actually not bad :thing: 

Startisan - Quit or Run - no xx

Solange - Losing You - big bop

Foxes - Friends in the Corner - okay, love not loving you >

Taylor Swift - Cardigan - probably her best single in AGES

Lorde - A World Alone - an absolute MASTERPIECE

Marina - Solitaire - okay track, froot had better tracks

Janet Jackson - I Get Lonely - flawless

Mitski - Nobody - geyser >

Little Mix - These Four Walls - i kinda appreciate this choice tbh

TWICE - Better - soo basic

Katy Perry - Cry About It Later - bop though champagne problems or tucked >

Kylie Minogue - Celebrate You - another cute bop

LOONA - Star - nice to see dua here!

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i dont rlly care about how ur submissions fit the theme or not cause if u sent it, it must connect to you in some ways so ya

 

GROUP A

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Tame Impala - On Track

idk i'm usually not sold on tame impala and this is just.. meh idk

however, what i do know tho is that i'm not rlly feeling it :jamming: love the message tho! optimistic king

 

Billie Eilish - bury a friend

SCREAMS sdfsdfsfsdfs omg i just want to know who sent this already. ur so quirky :smitten:

anyways, this is absolutely a smasha and i love it very much!! period billie.

 

HAIM - I Know Alone

i feel like i used to like this song maybe i don't like it since i first heard it

but yea, its a bop but i dont rlly like it. giggles.

 

The Manhattan Transfer - Nothin' You Can Do About It

idt i care about this.. i mean its not bad but its also very there and quite forgettable :wink:

 

Startisan - Quit or Run

ehm no ma'am.. also very inch resting choice cause I really don't see how f word trl would eat this up ehm [2]

this is.... well i enjoyed ur time here <33

 

Solange - Losing You

absolutely enjoyed this one :)) its a cute submission but i think it should be enough for you in this round tbh!

maybe it gets repetitive towards the end but its still better than some!

 

Foxes - Friends in the Corner

i was gonna hate this then it hit me gasps oh wow i rlly like this.. its a cute lil bop but yes shakes my asses

 

Taylor Swift - cardigan

awwwwwww miss taylor swift. the baby z pandering and yes it works :heart:

 

Lorde - A World Alone

awwwwwww miss lorde. the baby z pandering and yes it works :heart:

this is my favorite song of all time and whoever sent this, THANK YOU! its just everything... sobs

 

Marina - Solitaire

this is good but i just got bored of it towards the end but its still good! dw.

 

Janet Jackson - I Get Lonely

its okay.. better than some submissions of course

but yea idk what else to say when its just okay~

 

Mitski - Nobody

YASSSSSSSSSSSSS what we're gonna do is stanning mitski.. yes that's happening

we all are gonna do that.. exactly everyone!!! sobs

 

Little Mix - These Four Walls

i tried to care but i blinked and everything is over, sorry :emofish:

 

TWICE - Better

ooh pls this is so cute and its such a jam :jamming: i'm liking this and this is great for you!

or well at least for when i rank your song <33 love it!

 

Katy Perry - Cry About It Later

i remember that this was so much better when i listened to it in the album hmm

so yea, i feel weird? and mixed about it.. but its cute

 

Kylie Minogue - Celebrate You

idk if ur celebrating that 2020 is now over or what but this GOES hard yup yup

its such a feel good track that i cant help but smiling every time i listen to it <3

 

LOONA - Star

ooh a cute lil bop~ prob middle of the road for me but still cute ya

 

 

GROUP B

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Phoebe Bridgers - I Know The End

oh absolutely. thank god this is sent after i kinda start feeling miss thing a bit..

her songs are so melancholic and this is not the exception.

verse 3 slays me and the scream at the end just adds the dramatic to this song whew sobs

 

Britney Spears - I Wanna Go

this was worse in my head but now that i listen to it again, its not that worse giggles

i still dont like the chorus tho so :/

 

Marshmello and Demi Lovato - Ok Not To Be Ok

eh its not bad its just basic... i think but yea good luck to you, ur gonna need it :wink:

 

Janet Jackson - Together Again

ABSOLUTELY. the superior janet song this round

and i just dont know why but theres something about this song that i love it so much :'( the nostalgia feeling it gives whew..

 

Miley Cyrus - WTF Do I Know

ive been meaning to revisit the album again and never have time to do that

however, this is a standout from the album and its such a great song!

 

Bee Gees - Stayin Alive

its okay for me like i dont dislike it but i dont rlly like it that much either~

but anyways, i think ur gonna be fine tbh

 

Dua Lipa, Angéle - Fever

oh purr x this has been growing on me every day whewww

every time i listen to it, its like i need to keep replaying. one more time one more time!! yea, its good and a ****ing smasha!

fever tho so clever giggles DSFSFSDF

 

Miley Cyrus - Breakout

i dont know its okay i guess but i just don't care about it, not bad by any means tho!

wtf do i know is a better miley song here :emofish:

 

Charli XCX - forever

urgh this song :'( it makes me emotional every time i listen to it SFSDFSDF

like the album helps me thru the quarantine and its just so amazing, i stan

 

Ariana Grande - breathin’

ooh i agree bestie.. yes yes my whole mood last year and this year already

we just need to keep breathing :'( anyways, its such a good song ahhhh

 

David Archuleta - Just Breathe

:zzz: good luck!

 

Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now

PERIOD. a smash hit, a legend, a classic, a trendsetter, yup yup :clap3:

 

Open Mike Eagle - Everything Ends Last Year

its not bad... but i just don't rlly care about it?? like zero care

 

Chloe x Halle - Lonely

omggggg miss chloe and miss halle did that on this song huh..

ungodly hour is such an amazing album and this track is a cute one :lakitu:

 

Electric Youth - Innocence

i think this isnt bad at all but compared to other amazing songs in this group, its kinda forgettable?

but its such a vibe!

 

Madonna - Like a Virgin

oh so ur getting D after quarantining? is that what u tried to say with this submission? good for u x

anyways, cute song. i did enjoy it <33

 

Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out

pls a 2016 classic.. i liked it back then, yes i said that i liked it :blush:

its not that bad now and i still can enjoy it whewwww

 

 

group b ATE x

 

 

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Phoebe Bridgers - I Know The End
Not my kind of music. It gets better in the end though.

Britney Spears - I Wanna Go
Fun bop from the legendary Ms. Spears.

Marshmello and Demi Lovato - Ok Not To Be Ok
I think I'm one of the few people on ATRL that likes Demi and this song is not different. Like this a lot!

Janet Jackson - Together Again
Fun 90's bop but it sounded better in my memory.

Miley Cyrus - WTF Do I Know
My fave song on my favorite album of 2020. I don't see how it fits the theme but maybe it's something more personal then the pandemic.

Bee Gees - Stayin Alive
Absolute classic but didn't hear it for a long time. Catchy song. But like more old songs this goes on a bit too much.

Dua Lipa, Angéle - Fever
Another top 10 song in my 2020 list. LOVE it!

Miley Cyrus - Breakout
This didn't age well.

Charli XCX - forever
When this was released I just didn't like how overproduced this sounded but I grew to like it.

Ariana Grande - breathin
Back when Ariana was making top notch pop songs. Oh what a time. Hopefully her 'slow r&b-album phase' won't last too long.

David Archuleta - Just Breathe
Never heard this before and when it started I thought I'd really like it but it was just boring and monotone.

Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now
Instant classic! It started one of the best MPG eras of the last years.

Open Mike Eagle - Everything Ends Last Year
This will be my last place, what is this mess?? The only song so far I couldn't listen to the end.

Chloe x Halle - Lonely
These girls surprised me with their album in 2020. This is also a bop.

Electric Youth - Innocence
Don't like this. Too monotone and dreamy.

Madonna - Like a Virgin
Save the best classic for last.

Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out
I totally forgot about this song but hearing it back, I still like it.

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GROUP A

 

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On track - it's okay but i'm terribly tired of his sound, i've had enough of it these past 5 years and i just want these fuzzy guitars to STOP and get a rest

 

Bury a friend - very insensitive

 

I know alone - :katie2: quarantine anthem, i didnt like it at first but yeah it grew

 

Nothin you can do about it - not "give in, stop resisting" re:2020 :biblio:

Quit or run - beyond awful :bibliahh: nobody wants to hear these 2000s rock station anthems here

Losing you - loooooooooove this song so much, don't think it really fits the theme though

Friends in the corner - cute synth bop, i found it a bit clunky/awkward though, don't love it

cardigan - :bibliahh:the way you didn't even try

a world alone - one of my fav songs ever and yeah it def fits the theme :heart2: love love love it

 

Solitaire - i loooooooove the vocal effects in this and how empty it feels, it's a bit haunting and it fits the theme perfectly

 

I get so lonely - a MF classicccc

 

Nobody - this is mitski's letter of eviction from the games section. can yall come up w something else? :biblio:

 

These four walls - this is quite nice, didnt know it but its v pretty

 

Better - you're lucky someone said this fit in english :gaycat6: it's a great song and my fav release of theirs in 2020

Cry about it later - cute...........

 

Celebrate you - i don't get the mary mary parts :rip: but yeah its a good song

 

Star - doesn't fit + Zzzzzzzzz

 

GROUP B

 

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I know the end - one of my fav 2020 albums/songs :heart2: definitely defined my year and helped me through it

 

I wanna go - at first i was like ???????? but i got it. her BEST album and this is such a fun bop :heart2:

 

Ok not to be ok - me to this song

 

 

 

Together again - ahhhhhhhhh one of her best songs :heart2: pure bliss.

 

Wtf do i know - i don't see how this fits the theme at all

 

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Stayin alive - i always found barry gibb's falsetto a bit unlistenable but it works in this song. classic.

 

Fever - one of the best songs of 2020 :heart2: love this sound

 

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forever - this song really HIT later during the year. this + the music video are such great representations of the #COVID experience and it has such a bittersweet feel to it.

 

breathin - very insensitive [2] unless you mean the anxiety etc :fewpoints:

 

just breathe - awful

 

Don't start now - Throwing out beloved hits despite the theme isn't gonna work for me.. and no those 2 lines don't count

 

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Everything ends last year - this is SO corny :rip:

 

Lonely - love love love this song :heart2:

 

Innocence - idk what she's saying but girl i am living

 

Like a virgin - Thanks to DILDOS i can't relate but YAAAAAAAAAAAAS :heart2:

 

Stressed out - I need these dudebros to be left in 2015 :heart2:

 

 

Enjoy!

 

mokitsu

 

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I'll take it, thanks king moki

 

mokitsu

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Tame Impala - On Track: kinda cute one probs one of my least faves on the album, middle of the road this round

Billie Eilish - bury a friend: not only is it an 11/10 song but fits the theme the best out of these x

HAIM - I Know Alone: love this and it fits the theme x

The Manhattan Transfer - Nothin' You Can Do About It: c'mon now what year are we in x

Startisan - Quit or Run: c'mon now what year are we in x [2] if you're doing pop-rock then it's beabadoobee or nothing

Solange - Losing You: very cute I think :jamming: maybe if her albums had more bops like this

Foxes - Friends in the Corner: as someone said, it sounds very sterile? her new music isn't doing it for me

Taylor Swift - Cardigan: cheap point grab x

Lorde - A World Alone: this kinda fits perfectly huh :mandown: I think it's winning and I won't try to stop it x

Marina - Solitaire: always liked this, although the intro is far better than the rest oddly enough

Janet Jackson - I Get Lonely: never heard this before but it's great!

Mitski - Nobody: great and fits the theme but my god is it overrated and overused x

Little Mix - These Four Walls: used to like this a lot back in the day :emofish: probs their best ballad

TWICE - Better: not one of my faves from them but it's cute [2], also kpop so i'm inflating the ranking x

Katy Perry - Cry About It Later: solid entry, middle of the road

Kylie Minogue - Celebrate You: very cheesy and one of my least faves on the album

LOONA - Star: best song of all time

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1 hour ago, mokitsu said:

Enjoy!

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I'm smashing as expected

 

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I realized my dumbass forgot to send the rankings :deadbanana4: will do it tonight x

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Tame Impala - On Track: pretty middle of the road kevin track but its nice

Billie Eilish - bury a friend: classic billiie, not ******* over this but its nice [2]

HAIM - I Know Alone: its quite cute yes

The Manhattan Transfer - Nothin' You Can Do About It: definitely perplexing!

Startisan - Quit or Run: unremarkable and barely even pretty

Solange - Losing You: very very lovely and interesting yes this should've made more waves back in the day

Foxes - Friends in the Corner: its nice

Taylor Swift - Cardigan: it's a song from folklore

Lorde - A World Alone: it's the serve

Marina - Solitaire: it's a HARD no

Janet Jackson - I Get Lonely: not one of my favourites from the album but it's definitely good so well done

Mitski - Nobody: fine. and yes its an overdone choice

Little Mix - These Four Walls: complete drivel

TWICE - Better: fine to cute. definitely verges on cheap sounding but ill give them a pass

Katy Perry - Cry About It Later: this was cute for about 10 plays. after a couple days you realise its crap

Kylie Minogue - Celebrate You: asian dance

LOONA - Star: my most played song of 2021 YUP! does it fit the theme? perhaps not but you served anyway

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On Track

it's cute, far from Tame's best, it's honestly a tad too long for its own good, but I don't actively dislike it either

 

bury a friend

you're going to HELL for this. issa bop tho!

 

I Know Alone

very cute, i dig it

 

Nothin' You Can Do About It

i liked this, then i didn't, then i was digging it again, then it going annoying. will probably fall somewhere in the middle for me tbh.

 

Quit Or Run

nnnn i highkey love this

 

Losing You

this is extremely boring, sorry

 

Friends In The Corner

it's alright, i use

 

cardigan

song of the decade, i fear

 

A World Alone

absolutely

 

Solitaire

eh, Marina is very hit or miss, and this is indeed a miss

 

I Get Lonely

tanking for the auburn pandering

 

Nobody

Pretty sure this got sent three seasons ago already (not your fault thought, it's not in the banned songs list for some reason)

Anyway, it was a no then, and it's a no now. Awful awful song.

 

These Four Walls

gorgeous sing

 

BETTER

eh

 

Cry About It Later

aged

 

Celebrate You

it's no "Real Groove", that's for sure

 

Star

i was really digging the production and melody in the verses, but that chorus was SO disappointing. cute enough tho

 

 

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Yes, cptz. Yes, taste!

 

15 hours ago, Rotunda said:

The way Anthem did all these thorough critiques but said f*** Charli XCX

That song needed a warning for headphone users..

 

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Already losing :alexz:

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