Well guys, it was another really good round! You are all forcing us to make hard decisions, so keep it that way!
We will first reveal the results of our redemption round. Only 3 of you submitted, but you all really impressed us. It was a very close finish. I will first give you your feedback, then post who will be making their way back into the game.
iSandeh
CAR - Let’s Get Lost (Carly Rae Jepsen)
M: Aww this is super cute. Definitely a good driving song, especially if you’re alone or with a special someone ;))). It’s not like super deep or anything but it really doesn’t have to be, it makes more sense to just be a simple song. It still manages to ooze emotion, and I really like the retro instrumentals mixed with the classic pop CRJ energy. This was another really good Carly song, I might have to actually start listening to her huh?
K: This is going to sound odd but Carly Rae Jepsen’s vocals at times kind of remind me of...Britney Spears. This is SUCH a good song to blast in the car it’s super upbeat and fun. I really, really like the chorus this is definitely something I’d blast on a summer night with the windows down. I do think I have a fear of saxophones though. The non-chorus (idk what they’re called) parts are good but I definitely prefer the chorus to most of the song.
RD - Happier (Marshmello ft. Bastille)
M: I’ll get torched for this but I really like this song. It was sorta overplayed but I never got sick of it. I really like Marshmello’s production even if it used to be better. I will say it’s very mixed in terms of whether it’s sad or happy. Like the production is mostly upbeat but the lyrics and some other parts of the song are super sad. The first time I watched this video I almost cried so yeah I definitely get the pick. This song just makes me feel a certain way I can’t explain, and the video is like… really good. You also really did traumatize Krista, and I get it! Nice pick!
K: I had to immediately switch from the video to the lyric version after I realized her dog was going to die :’-). I have a golden who’s old and this is my biggest fear so I’m kind of traumatized but anyway. As for the song I definitely think it’s a good song but it’s super overplayed so it doesn’t necessarily make me feel anything. The lyrics are cute but the beat of the song is so conflicting I think I hate Marshmello. It is cool to see though how the song can have multiple meanings and it’s not just a break up song. Good pick!
Christian_
CAR - Proud (Heather Small)
M: Honestly I get it. She has a really powerful voice and the message is super positive. Songs like this tend to have a ceiling for me as it’s not necessarily the type of music I love, but this was still good. For a big day where I had something big to do I could see myself playing this, but on a normal day it would feel weird to play for me. I get your reasoning to play it though and it makes total sense. Nice pick.
K: This is a super cute and powerful song especially for the reason it was submitted. This is not something I’d personally listen to in the car but I’m also human garbage and totally understand why you do. There’s no questioning how talented she is, and there’s a deep/powerful message behind the lyrics. I really like the build up to the chorus, it gives me free dopamine. I can definitely see why you’d play this in the car every day :-).
RD - Aquarium (Mac Miller)
M: This song is such a mind fuck. I’d definitely have to listen to it more than once to really get it all, like I get the gist but I know I’m missing a lot. This hits home for me as he just pops off and rambles about 50 different things, all of which are actually really cool to think about, which is something I also tend to do. I feel exactly where he’s coming from with so much shit on his mind and just wanting to be able to ramble about it even when it’s kinda all over the place. The replay value of this is also insane, I feel like I could (and might) listen to this 100 times and not be bored of it. Mac is obviously amazing and this was a more raw version of him with pretty light production. It was very good, great job!
K: Another Mac submission to remind me of pain. I like this more than your first rap submission and like how you went for a different type of rap. *Rants again* Mac was an underappreciated artist and all the post tragedy love he gets is valid. This song is an example of that, it’s super chill and lo-fi which I love but if you actually pay attention there’s meaning behind the lyrics. The lyrics are creative/clever and also hold so much power behind their meaning. Amazing pick.
Minie
CAR - Iris (Goo Goo Dolls)
M: LOL I can definitely tell your taste is like late 90s/early 00s. Nothing wrong with that, it’s a great era, but IF you stick around I do want to see you diversify that a little bit. This is a very good song with the vocals and production fitting together very nicely. I don’t know if I would play it in the car often as it would make me sad BUT if I was in that mood it definitely fits as something you can jam to. It’s a tad overplayed but is old enough that I don’t hear it consistently and hasn’t lost it’s flair for me. Good pick!
K: Another classic song. Honestly this is also a song that in my opinion at least, is overplayed JUST enough. I really like the instrumentals in the background and this is definitely something I’d throw on my sad girl hours playlist if I was depressed and simping over someone (couldn’t be me though). The lyrics are actually really depressingly fucking cute I’d cry over this. This is one of those songs that were made to make you feel and can be used in/have probably been used in so many movies/shows. Good job I am sad :-).
RD - Black Horse And The Cherry Tree (KT Tunstall)
M: I have vivid memories of listening to this in my mom’s car while she drove me home from elementary school, so this definitely gives me nostalgia. It’s a good song, and I think the symbolization in the song adds to it for sure. It’s not amazing, but it’s a good all around song, for sure better than your first choice.
K: Okay this is one of those throwbacks that for me is *perfectly* popular. It’s not draining-ly overplayed but it’s also a song that most people know. I definitely like this a LOT more than your first submission for this theme. Can’t really place what genre this is but I do like the song. She has a really nice natural rasp to her voice that kind of floods my brain with serotonin so definitely good job!
Two of you had a total of 8.5, and the other had a total of 8.75, so it was VERY close. In the end, only one of you could make it back in. That person is...
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. iSandeh!
Congratulations, you have sung your way back into the game. Minie and Christian_, your submissions were good, but just not quite enough. Thank you both for playing, and good luck in your future singing competitions! Maybe one day we will see you back!
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Now, onto the regular round results! You will be revealed in 3 groups. First the middle 4, then the top 2, then the bottom 2. During that we will also crown the winner of the week and will reveal who will have to SING FOR THEIR LIFE in our elimination round.
The 4 competitors who are safe are:
useamint - Ready or Not (Bridgit Mendler)
M: Why did I not know this was by the Good Luck Charlie girl LMAO? Honestly fuck the haters I really like this song. She actually has a pretty good voice IMO and the production in this song is really good. It just flows super well and you cannot tell me that chorus isn’t super catchy. This does kinda feel more like a song to play at a party or something over in a car, and that’s really my only criticism. Since the theme is fairly subjective though, it won’t hurt you too much. Nice pick! 8.5/10
K: LMAO DUH. I feel like everyone absolutely HATED Disney trying to make Bridget Mendler the next big thing but they’re all losers I love her. Bridget Mendler circa 2013 was the moment. This song is so fun I definitely had this on repeat the year it came out and totally forgot it existed. Everything from the beat and the lyrics to the video is just super upbeat and radiates good vibes. The bridge is so funny where she randomly gains an accent. Definitely throwing this on my throwbacks playlist thank you for reminding me of its existence. 9/10
TOTAL: 8.75/10
Admir - Blinding Lights (The Weeknd)
M: Probably one of my most played songs of 2020, especially in the car. When it first came out I jammed to this daily for sure, and it is absolutely a great car song. His voice, the retro/chill vibes, the beat, it all meshes super well. It also has a deeper meaning, which obviously isn’t necessary with this theme but is still a bonus! The only thing about this is that I’ve heard it SO many times that I don’t like it nearly as much as I once did. That being said, it’s still a bop. 8.5/10
K: Every time I hear this song I think of that trio of 80’s men in leg warmers dancing to this. Do I think this song has been overplayed? Yes. Are my best friend and I whores for The Weeknd? Also yes. I didn’t really like majority of the songs on this album but this is probably my favorite one off of it (other than Heartless). It’s just such a fun song that gives nostalgic vibes and is DEFINITELY something you blast in the car with your friends. 9/10
TOTAL: 8.75/10
Eoin - Party In The USA (Miley Cyrus)
M: Absolute classic driving song. I know it’s super overplayed and a lot of people aren’t a big fan of Miley in this era, but I really enjoy it still. It’s the perfect song to just forget all your dumb shit and vibe to. Also a good one for road trips to kick it off. As with blinding lights, though, I’ve heard it so many times that it does drop a bit for me just based on not liking it as much as I used to. Still great though! 8.5/10
K: So this is on my throwback playlist and I’d absolutely blast it whenever. It’s overplayed to death but who cares. It has such an infectious chorus and it’s kind of funny to think how young she was when she made this song. This era of Miley was amazing, no idea what happened during her bleached pixie cut phase, and punk rock Miley is now like top tier. The car is one of the best places to just bop to throwbacks so a great pick. 9/10
TOTAL: 8.75/10
mradamman12 - Tongue Tied (Grouplove)
M: This is a fun lil song. I feel like this would be good as a road trip song when everyone is done with the bangers and just wants a chill vibe. This is the type of alt/indie music I enjoy (although this song is probably to well known to be “indie” but w/e) and would definitely bop to while driving. This is also super easy to sing along to. It’s not quite as good as your other picks, but I like this still! 8.5/10
K: The cover art for this really scares me <3! Obviously that has nothing to do with the song but this is a really fun song! That being said this is one of those songs I’m okay with only hearing like once a year because of how often it was played whenever it was released. It gives super summer night drive type vibes and I absolutely love that. Probably not something I’d personally put on in the car but definitely a super upbeat/chill driving song. 8.5/10
TOTAL: 8.5/10
This was once again a very solid middle 4. You all proved why you deserve to still be here by bringing us some solid bops. This was also Adam's first time outside of the top, proving that one bad round very well could cost you, especially this late in the game! Congratulations on making it to round 7!
The top 2 this week were both great! While nothing totally blew our minds, these two were our favourite selections. The top 2 are:
Natepresnell - Sofia (Alvaro Soler)
M: Oh this was really fun. Songs like this I can deal with the language barrier because it’s more about the vibes it gives off. Speaking of which, this seems like an awesome song to jam to while driving. I really like the energy it gives off and it would definitely lighten the mood. You just might get away with another foreign song, props to you. 9/10
K: Thx now I’m getting spanish StateFarm ads!! I literally think I told Matt the other night over fort that I love hype/dance Hispanic music. I’m not fluent in the languages at all so I listen to it purely for vibes. The languages are so pretty and I love how upbeat/happy this song is. This is definitely something I’d put on my good vibes playlist and jam out to without having any clue as to what’s going on. A great pick for the car I’d trust you with the aux. 9/10
TOTAL: 9/10
iiGalaxyii - Here’s to Never Growing Up (Avril Lavigne)
M: Oh I loooveee Avril. She’s so underrated, people forget about her and it’s so damn sad. Her voice is so good and her music is all so different and unique. This is such a cute song, and fits the theme really well. It’s really kind of an anthem and kicks nostalgia in hard for me. Definitely the type of song to get me lost in thought while driving. I’d belt that chorus out on my way home from work any day of the week. 9.5/10
K: I unironically blast Avril in the car on a weekly basis. It’s so tragic that she passed and was replaced with Melissa...Kind of forgot about this throwback not gonna lie but it’s such a bop for its era. Like the song is super upbeat and the lyrics just emit good vibes it's a PERFECT song to blast in the car. This is personally not my favorite Avril song (What the Hell kind of outsold) but it’s super fitting for the theme so good job!! 8.5/10
TOTAL: 9/10
Now, you two tied. But in MKSC, you need a WINNER! We have decided to give the win to the player who receive the highest low score. Daniel got two 9's, while Andrew got an 9.5 and an 8.5. This means that our winner is...
Natepresnell! Congratulations on your first win! You are gaining steam as the competition runs out, but don't get complacent! Keep up the good work.
Now onto our bottom two. You already know who you are, so I won't make this too overdramatic. The bottom two are:
Absol - Bottom Bitch (Doja Cat)
M: This is GREAT car vibes. Like this definitely is the pace I like. I thought the song was really good outside of one thing - there was WAY too much autotune and processing in her voice. I was annoyed because she has a good voice so like why?! However, the song is still really catchy and I would bump to this. I do feel like this could’ve been SO good without the autotune though, sad! 8/10
K: I saw Doja and got so excited. I REALLY love the vibe of the video I have a weird obsession w colors. I do have to agree with Matt here that the autotune definitely killed the song she doesn’t need it she’s so talented on her own. I’m kind of obsessed with the chorus and would definitely blast this in the car. It’s not my fave song of hers but it is good. I think unlike Matt I’m psycho and like more hype/fast paced music in the car but this is still a decent pick!! 7.5/10
TOTAL: 7.75/10
J2999 - You Are The Only One (Sergey Lazarev)
M: For some reason this sorta didn’t do it for me. I think the song is pretty good, and most things were on point, but I didn’t feel an urge to play it again or anything. It all felt a little over-produced I guess, like I didn’t get that sorta raw feeling that I really like about songs in this genre. His vocals are good though, and although I wouldn’t play this while driving I can see the appeal. Not a bad pick, it just didn’t click for me. 7/10
K: So I’m not really sure if Eurovision is a live thing but if it is that’s definitely cool production wise. I do think I liked the production of it more than the actual song like the effects were sick. He’s talented but honestly I think he’s the part that doesn’t do it for me? The lyrics/song itself are good but I wonder if I’d like it more with someone else performing. Not necessarily something I’d blast in the car it seems a bit dramatic but to each their own! 7/10
TOTAL: 7/10
J2999 and Absol, both of your choices were unfortunately not up to par this week. This means you have one last chance to SING FOR YOUR LIFE in our elimination round. Bring your best.
Now, for the elimination round, you can submit ANY song you want. We are not going to limit you because this is your last chance to stay in the game and we want your very best. Post your song as soon as you can and we will get the results back ASAP. If you don’t post by tomorrow at noon EST, you will be eliminated.
For the rest of you, congratulations on making it to round 7! Stay tuned for our next theme which will be posted with the elimination results at some point tonight or tomorrow, depending on when the elimination finishes.
