ATRL Moderator Ace Reject Posted December 7, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 7, 2023 So, to those unfamiliar - maybe someone can link to archived posts? - we do (with the exception of 2022... yet) an annual critics circle, akin to the awards film critics announce at the end of the year. We (the participants) get in a heated room (read: Discord server) and debate our favorites, until we pick winners in categories. The categories? Album Single Song (lyrics/music) Album Track EP Male Female Group/Band Breakthrough Artist Pop Dance/Electronic R&B Progressive/Contemporary R&B Rock Alternative Independent Country Rap Latin World Comeback (for any artist who's been gone for more than five years) Singles Run (for the artist who put out the best collection of singles this calendar year) Collaboration Music Video Producer/Songwriter Previous winners include Adele, Beyoncé, Lorde (x2), Run The Jewels, Carly Rae Jepsen, Robyn, Dua Lipa, and Jessie Ware. Who will win this year? Up to you! As far as a date, I'm feeling either 12/21 or 12/27 - what say y'all? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Ace Reject Posted December 7, 2023 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 7, 2023 The Zone of Interest @Mitsouko@Wonderland@Madonna@madonnas@Miichael@touya kinomoto@Ewan Chaos@Achilles.@Hey Dude@Fitzswiftie@Legend E@supaspaz@khalyan@DAP@CBC@Stevie@Reverie@Reverse Warholian@MP2K@Dark Miracles@Wyvern@Pink + White@Frozen99@Born to Run@Wicked@i spit on haters@brraap@BnPac@Bloodflowers.@Vulnicura And whoever else wants to join! Let's get conversing and FYCing! Found 2020's! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles. Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Album: Sufjan Stevens - Javelin Single: Kylie - Padam Song: Billie Eilish - What Was I Made For Track: Rhiannon Giddens - If You Don’t Know How Sweet It Is Male: Troye Sivan Female: SZA Group: Boygenius Comeback: Kelela Collab: Dolly Parton & Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball Video: Troye Sivan - Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthteller Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 we should have a best insider award tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator madonnas Posted December 7, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 7, 2023 Going to wage war to defend the loveliest time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted December 7, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 7, 2023 Did this ever happen last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted December 7, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 7, 2023 “2 Die 4” is obviously collaboration of the year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitsouko Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Album: Alison Goldfrapp, The Love Invention Single: Kylie Minogue, Tension Song: Alison Goldfrapp, Love Invention Album Track: Alison Goldfrapp, Hotel (Suite 23) EP: Amy Douglas, Freak At Night/Bit O'Honey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan Chaos Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Just realized think we skipped this last year. But let's gooooooooooooooooooooo need to think of good FYCs on Sunday/early next week. I hate to be like every other critic putting it in their top 5, but Boy's a Liar seems to be my collab pick... or Popular. Great songs, but I feel there weren't quite as many "jaw dropping" collabs this year as there have been in the past couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted December 7, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 7, 2023 12 minutes ago, Ewan Chaos said: I hate to be like every other critic putting it in their top 5, but Boy's a Liar seems to be my collab pick... or Popular. Great songs, but I feel there weren't quite as many "jaw dropping" collabs this year as there have been in the past couple of years. That’s why we’re voting for “2 Die 4.” It is jaw-dropping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator madonnas Posted December 7, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 7, 2023 Collab pick is honestly Caroline / Charli WTMI remix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan Chaos Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 minute ago, madonnas said: Collab pick is honestly Caroline / Charli WTMI remix I changed my mind; this is the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted December 7, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 7, 2023 I will not be voting for Caroline in any categories Collab can go to Rina and Empress Of, or Jake Shears and Kylie! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touya kinomoto Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Album: Desire, I Want To Turn Into You Single: PinkPantheress - Boy's a liar pt. 2 Song: Billie Eilish - What Was I Made For? Track: Carly Rae Jepsen - Psychedelic Switch Male: Troye Sivan Female: SZA Group/Band: SEVENTEEN Breakthrough Artist: NewJeans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touya kinomoto Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 11:44 PM, supaspaz said: Did this ever happen last year? we didn't because Carly didn't get Collab for The Loneliest Time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Ace Reject Posted December 10, 2023 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 10:44 AM, supaspaz said: Did this ever happen last year? Not... yet. Soon. #mks #wartimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Ace Reject Posted December 10, 2023 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 11:50 AM, Ewan Chaos said: Just realized think we skipped this last year. But let's gooooooooooooooooooooo need to think of good FYCs on Sunday/early next week. I hate to be like every other critic putting it in their top 5, but Boy's a Liar seems to be my collab pick... or Popular. Great songs, but I feel there weren't quite as many "jaw dropping" collabs this year as there have been in the past couple of years. The Laufey/Beedoob... collab is kinda something! It just is! What days work for everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted December 10, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2023 19 minutes ago, Ace Reject said: What days work for everyone? Maybe do it this coming week, before everyone gets busy with the holidays and travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted December 10, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2023 I will be campaigning "Missin U" for single of the year, but in terms of songs that actually have a chance, I'm feeling "On My Mama" right now. Any little jaguars out there that wanna link up and stuff the ballot box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted December 10, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 10, 2023 "What Was I Made For?" for song, obviously!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted December 11, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 11, 2023 I will be campaigning for Houdini 🫡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Ace Reject Posted December 13, 2023 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 13, 2023 On 12/10/2023 at 1:12 PM, supaspaz said: I will be campaigning "Missin U" for single of the year, but in terms of songs that actually have a chance, I'm feeling "On My Mama" right now. Any little jaguars out there that wanna link up and stuff the ballot box? 'On My Mama' is a very good choice - but I don't know how anything will stack up to 'Padam Padam' or "Rush!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Ace Reject Posted December 13, 2023 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 13, 2023 On 12/11/2023 at 3:20 PM, khalyan said: I will be campaigning for Houdini 🫡 Another good one! Since we often struggle with men, some MALE options for SINGLE: Men? Imagine that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Ace Reject Posted December 13, 2023 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 13, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 10:45 AM, supaspaz said: “2 Die 4” is obviously collaboration of the year. On 12/7/2023 at 12:02 PM, madonnas said: Collab pick is honestly Caroline / Charli WTMI remix On 12/7/2023 at 12:03 PM, Ewan Chaos said: I changed my mind; this is the way Are we considering 'Bzrp Music Sessions Vol 53' a collab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted December 13, 2023 ATRL Moderator Share Posted December 13, 2023 30 minutes ago, Ace Reject said: Another good one! Since we often struggle with men, some MALE options for SINGLE: Men? Imagine that! Jake Shears is a great candidate as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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