MP2K Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 13 hours ago, supaspaz said: I'M THE ONE Average: 6.87 High Score: 9 (@kandicha, @creativity.) Low score: 1 (@Born to Run) What if Meredith Grey's "pick me, choose me, love me" speech was a song with a spare, apprehensive beat vaguely reminiscent of Beyoncé's "Mine"? Enter Victoria Monét, head over heels in unrequited love, begging a man to finally notice that she's the one – though at least she's got a sense of humor about the desperation of her plight. Best bit: "I could be riding horseback towards you/Slow motion on a beach, titties bouncin' and everything" ATRL says…: "This builds up but then kinda goes nowhere?" @glitch shrugged. I love the outro. The song itself was on the verge of sounding like Keyshia Cole's Just Want it to be Over but it never took off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 Supa Bowl Halftime Show while I wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 Spoiler @a_d_22 @Into The Void @Alldeezy @4Real @Quicksand @Ewan Chaos @kandicha @creativity. @MP2K @Achilles. @Reverie @greento @glitch @Ace Reject @Suilen @Born to Run I can't even tell if the tags worked. Is anyone here for another set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverie Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 They worked and Im here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 5 minutes ago, Reverie said: They worked and Im here Thank you, king. I'm not sure about you, but it's a rough one for me, as I'm losing three 10's and three 9.5's today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 TOURNIQUET Average: 6.87 High Score: 10 (@supaspaz, @a_d_22) Low score: 3 (@MP2K) Struggling with the demands of his career, which have ravaged his mental health and his marriage, Zach Bryan feels like a man bleeding out from a stab wound. This roots rock stunner is a gentle offer of grace and support through tough times, though it’s unclear who – a lover? a friend? God? – is reaching out that proverbial helping hand. Best bit: “I bandage up your body and your bones and your bad days, too” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 Next one takes over a 7 average! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Into The Void Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Hey I'm here lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suilen Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Judging by my score, I suppose it was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 HOLLYWOOD ft. Earth, Wind & Fire and Hazel Monét Average: 7.04 High Score: 9 (@supaspaz, @Into The Void) Low score: 4 (@Alldeezy, @glitch) A simple midtempo jam about maintaining a sense of perspective in the show business machine, featuring vocals from Earth, Wind & Fire’s Philip Bailey and some closing coos courtesy of Victoria Monét’s infant daughter, Hazel. When “Hollywood” was nominated last year for Best Traditional R&B Performance, Hazel became the youngest Grammy nominee ever. Best bit: “Get lost in all the glitter and the bling” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverie Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 I gave this a 7 probably so right on the mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 3 minutes ago, Suilen said: Judging by my score, I suppose it was fine. One of your most generous Zach Bryan scores...at a 6. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Into The Void Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Tagged with a high score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Into The Void Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 1 minute ago, supaspaz said: One of your most generous Zach Bryan scores...at a 6. I wasn't that nice to him either but his music isn't my thing and I actually like country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 1 minute ago, Reverie said: I gave this a 7 probably so right on the mark My score is looking a touch generous in retrospect, but those gentle harmonies are so gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 Just now, Into The Void said: I wasn't that nice to him either but his music isn't my thing and I actually like country The thing is, he's not that country. He really veers into roots rock and Americana with a lot of his music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverie Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 (edited) 2 minutes ago, supaspaz said: My score is looking a touch generous in retrospect, but those gentle harmonies are so gorgeous. Oops I meant the Zach song. Hollywood is an 8 for me, no complaints! Especially as the harmonies kick in after the second chorus no way that's a bad song Edited May 4 by Reverie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suilen Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 The song was ok, and it reminded me that I should really check out some of Earth, Wind & Fire's stuff one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 RECKLESS & SWEET Average: 7.04 High Score: 10 (@Born to Run) Low score: 3 (@a_d_22) Money is a double-edged sword for Amaarae – both a blessing and, on this lead single from Fountain Baby, too much of a good thing, as she finds herself enmeshed with a gold digger who just wants to “get her boobs done.” At least Amaarae is having some fun in the music video, where beautiful women lounge all over her to the Afrobeats groove. Best bit: “The thought of me spendin’ gives you goosebumps” ATRL says…: @a_d_22 damned with faint praise: “not as dumb lyrically as some of the other songs and her voice is less annoying.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 Another tie broken by @Born to Run's 10. Congratulations to Amaarae. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverie Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Ewww Amaarae haters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 Does anyone actually know how to pronounce Amaarae? I've been saying it two different ways in my head. And both could be wrong! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suilen Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Um, this one's great, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 1 minute ago, supaspaz said: Does anyone actually know how to pronounce Amaarae? I've been saying it two different ways in my head. And both could be wrong! UPDATE: I just watched the first 10 seconds of her Tiny Desk Concert for guidance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted May 4 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted May 4 Anyway, more of her next. Sorry, @Reverie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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