So if anything, this theme just showed that 2021 had some damn good music. I liked most of the submissions, so if your song is in the lower 3rd, don't think that I hated it. Typically, I like to give comments for each song...but with 44 songs
So I will reveal the top and bottom 3 (with comments), the winner, and which two will be up for elimination.
#txashaun: Leave the Door Open - This is one of, if not my favorite Silk Sonic songs. It’s just full of so much soul. Bruno and Anderson really complement each other well.
#computer3000: Introvert - I know you joked about being cruel by submitting a 6 minute song, but I love this song. When I saw you post it, it was kind of hard biting my tongue and not letting you know how much I enjoy it. I genuinely love everything about this song: the lyrics, her flow, the instrumentation and arrangement. Like I truly believe this is art personified.
#Thnksfrthmmrs : Monsters - Honestly, you shouldn’t be at the bottom based on this song because I did enjoy it overall. I’m generally one for themes being open to interpretation, but this round had pretty specific criteria. Unfortunately, this version with Demi was released at the end of 2020. I’m sorry man =(
#StraightLoonie: Be Sweet - This is a definite bop. From the get go, the bass really pops off and doesn’t let up. All the elements of the song really work together. Thanks for introducing me to this bop.
#Voila: GOOD PUSS - So I respect you submitting a song that fits your taste because that’s what this game is all about. But FromAWindow was not joking when he said I don’t like this song. The beat is just ok, and her voice is annoying. The last 30 seconds are the best part of the song because at least something interesting starts to happen with the track. I get why people like this song, but it just isn’t my vibe.
#Maxi123: Rockland - So at first, I wasn’t really feeling this song. It just felt disjointed and the pacing of the melody was super weird. But the second half of the song was a lot better because it flowed much better. I loved her voice, but it really was the strange pacing in the beginning that killed it for me.
And the winner of Episode 1 is...
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#computer3000. I also voted Introvert to win song of the year in TSC, so I definitely think very highly of this song. It's so so good. Congrats on the win!
Which mean #Voila...you are also safe as this is a non elimination round. I typically like giving people a free round so I can learn more about their music taste and hate eliminating people right from the get go. Plus it's Christmas, so I'm feeling generous. Next round someone actually will be eliminated.
Round 2 Theme: Pursuit of Happiness
As much as I really want to do a Christmas theme, I know that's not everyone's jam. So instead, I want a song that makes you feel happy and joyous every time you listen to it.
So again, please submit one song for the theme and one song as a free choice. Since it's the holidays, I'll close submissions on the 27th and will send reminders before doing so.
Episode 1 Rankings
Theme:
Introvert
Be Sweet
Leave the Door Open
Honey
오늘 조금 취해서 그래 (Abittipsy)
Pressure
GOODGOOD
INDUSTRY BABY
Zitti e Buoni
All Too Well (Taylor’s Version) aka the 10 minute one
Hostage
DONT WANT IT
Need to Know
Crisis
Tell it to My Heart
Free Woman
THATS WHAT I WANT
March of the Jobless Corps
Happier Than Ever
Rockland
GOOD PUSS
Monsters
Free Choice:
Lovin’ is Bible
Division
Dance Alone
Ms. Jackson
The Fire
Apple Pie
Restless
Get Ur Freak On
Feel It Still
My Attitude
Sweet Water
My Happy Ending - up for elimination
Let You Love Me
Like A G6 - up for elimination (received 1 place drop for late submission)
Learning to Survive
Chicago
Mamma Mia
Yellow Hearts
Spice Girl
Ain’t My Fault
Family
Warm Blood
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Free:
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