The moment we have been waiting for…. For a long long long…… long time. I am sorry this took so long for me to get out. I lost some motivation not going to lie, BUT I do owe it to you all to END the season and announce who will win Zackaroni & Tony’s Masked Music Taste!
I will announce each round and their critiques in order. After all critiques have been provided, the placements will be announced along with the unmasking!
First Round, Day or Night in Celebration of the Winter Solstice that happened over a month ago!
Timburr: Dog Days are Over by Florence and the machine
I mean I’ve definitely heard this song before and I think I like it? I really love the build up of the song, and then the burst into chorus. Like as a song it’s very high quality and I loved listening to it now in like 2021 vs when it first came out. Great song submission!
Solrock: Nights by Frank ocean
I love Frank daddy Ocean ugh but yeah this song is pretty good. This feels like so old for some reason like so college days 😵💫 but I the rap and vocals mix l think he does so well. Okay the like two parts two are so good like I kinda didn’t know that that this song did that. The second part is so so good. Such a good song ❤️
Pheromosa: Ungodly hour by Chloe X Halle
I looooooooved this song when it first came out. I love how I can just vibe to it and overall I think they show off great vocals throughout the song. Since I love this song so much, its not a stand out but I do really love it.
Mawile: A jagged gorgeous winter - the main drag
I knew from listening to this right away I’d like it. It reminds me of some Indy alternative music I’ve listened to before like passion pit which I enjoy. The bridge is really really good oooooh baby yep this is iconic!! Thanks for sharing this with me!!
Next Round…. Redemption Songs!
Timburr: Bang Bang by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj
(Redeeming Pump Up Jams Round)
It’s me Jessie and Ari if they if they test me I’m sorry…. This song is good for Nicki and that’s kinda it I’m gonna say it. Like it’s pretty catchy and was a huge radio success, but listening to it now in 2022 Nicki is the part I still enjoy in this song given that it became so overplayed. I do think I like this one more as a pump up jam than your last one though! It is very high energy and was a success for a reason!
Solrock: Wave Gods - Nas ft. A$AP Rocky & DJ Premier
(Redeeming Songs Released in the Last 6 Months Round)
I did not find this song very dynamic unfortunately. I also don’t love this style of rap, like I don’t think it’s trash but I just can’t get into it. I found the verses to be rather long and the chorus was leaving me wanting more.
Pheromosa: September - Earth Wind and Fire, Covered by Taylor Swift
(Redeeming Fall Vibes Round)
So I know people really don’t like this cover. Some reasons I get, but overall I just love HER in this song and the overall musicality of it, despite it being a cover. This also was after reputation (hella poppy which I LOVE) but this was so different and like so good for her and I think pushed her into stuff like folklore and evermore. Refreshing, whimsical and angelic in a way. Her voice may not be perfect throughout it, but I loved her interpretation of an already super fun song.
Mawile: Paper airplanes - AFI
(Redeeming Punk Jams Round)
I didn’t hate the song but I also wasn’t in love with it either? Normally music that heavy I don’t get into but there were parts that I was liking within the chorus. I actually preferred some of the more aggressive vocals compared to the softer ones. Overall a good song, but not my favorite.
Last Round…. YOUR PRIME MUSIC TASTE!
Timburr: This is Me by Kesha
I do looooooove this song, I haven’t listened to Kesha’s version that much but I do love that she sings this too. It’s not like incredibly out there or different, but it’s a good wholesome song so I do love that you chose this for that reason!
Solrock: Doo-Wop (That Thing) - Lauryn Hill
This one is fun! Based on your past submissions, I wouldn’t peg this song to be one that ultimately describes your music taste, but it’s not a bad song at all. The vocals and harmonies are so good. It does get a little repetitive towards the end and then I do love the little end piece dialogue it’s cute!
Pheromosa: Easy by Troy Sivan, Kaycee Musgraves and
This song is amazing! Troye’s original was already like really iconic, I love the lyrics I am OBSESSED WITH when he goes WOOO! And then kacey comes and makes it even better cause it’s literally kacey fucking musgraves. Her pop vocals are so good and I wished I got more. And then mark Ronson makes it even more danceable than it already was. Great great song.
Mawile: Green Eyes by Arlo Parks
The last song of the season did not disappoint!! I loved it, her voice was unique and so so smoooth mixed with the vibey music. Also loved the lyrics and the story they told… kinda sad :/ but overall very beautiful song.
And there you have it…. All the songs have been critiqued. Now… the moment we’ve all been waiting for.
Coming in 4th place is…
Timburr. I have loved having you play this season, Timburr. My favorite moment of yours was the transition between the weeknd selection and your Amy Winehouse Back to Black!
For the unmasking I think you are becksta20! I have made all my precautions ahead of time and I am stuck whether or not you are Becks or if you are Franz. I decided ultimately you are becksta20
Solrock. Solrock, I loved your music taste this season. I think it was diverse, and left me always excited to see what was coming next. My favorite round you submitted was Take a Slice by Glass Animals. Definitely one of my favorite songs ever and for many good reasons.
For the unmasking, I think this is franzella herself. I have known miss Franz for some time now, and I just get the vibe this is her music taste. I would have thought it could have been Becks but she has already been revealed.
And now…. The winner of Zackaroni and Tony’s Masked Music Taste is…
MAWILE & PHEROMOSA!
WE HAVE A DOUBLE WINNING!!!!!!!!!
Congrautlations to the BOTH of you for surprising and providing me with high quality songs throughout the season. Pheromosa, your songs seemed to have always been very specific to my music taste, however was uniquely your own as well. Mawile, you provided me with the most new songs that I loved throughout the season and introduced me to new artists that I am still listening to now! Congratulations again!
NOW FOR THE UNMASKING…..
So first I want to give my guesses and then we will unmask.
Pheromosa I believe is tyleror for so many reasons. This is his music taste to a T (lol get it) and he put songs that are very specific to him and what I know about him. I am very confident in this! For Mawile then leaves tbrown_47. I think you are Mawile because from what I know of your music taste, it’s a little different, more alternative which is what I think showed in your music selections.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I had a feeling it would have been the two of you in the end. Tyler, for obvious reasons we share similar music tastes. I will not be having you return for future seasons but feel free to join production as my robot clone to speed things up. TIM! I really thank you for your music taste this season, it was fun, dynamic and I loved most of what you submitted.
WE THANK EVERYONE FOR PLAYING! I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN FOR ANOTHE SEASON! (For a while don’t expect anything soon LOL)
