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Post by halo19 on Dec 13, 2005 17:42:34 GMT -4
Before posting my list of the crappiest, I've decided that I'd do this one of the 20 most overrated of the year. Possibly I am wrong, but I feel that I don't completely get the regard for all of these.
20. Ciara f/ Missy Elliot - "1, 2 Step" --> About everyone I knew liked it & it was huge, but ultimately meaningless nonsense. 19. Akon - "Lonely" --> It seemed to me that eveyone I knew loved this one as well. 18. Missy Elliot f/ Ciara and Fat Man Scoop - "Lose Control" --> This is nonsense and people are still not getting enough. 17. Young Jeezy f/ Akon - "Soul Survivor" --> Even though not a particularly liked song at these boards, everyone else I know seems to love it. 16. Death Cab for Cutie - "Soul Meets Body" --> Of my friends who have similar taste in music, I'm about the only one I know who doesn't think they're the greatest band in the world. 15. 3 Doors Down - "Let Me Go" --> They might be catchy, but they are also very dull. And people still aren't tired of it... 14. The Click Five - "Just the Girl" --> It may be catchy, but I don't care when the lyrics are this idiotic. 13. Kanye West - "Gold Digger" --> I had to include him somewhere, even though I was suckered into Late Registration... but this isn't "Record of the Year", sorry Grammys. 12. Green Day - "Boulevard of Broken Dreams --> I love it, but this is a typical power-ballad. 11. Black Eyed Peas - "Don't Phunk with My Heart" --> Not highly regarded here, but the sales they got were way more than what it deserved to be. 10. Coldplay - "Speed of Sound" --> Pretty much "Clocks"-lite. 9. Aqualung - "Brighter Than Sunshine". 8. Hawthorne Heights - "Ohio Is For Lovers" 7. Green Day - "Wake Me Up When September Ends" --> Pretty good, but overestimated these days. 6. Gwen Stefani - "Hollaback Girl" --> While I like it, it's not really a good song. 5. Mariah Carey - "It's Like That" --> Sorry, but I don't think she was that deserving of a "comeback". 4. Fall Out Boy - "Sugar, We're Going Down" --> I was kind of surprised when their first album did nothing, but while it's catchy, it's nothing to go gung ho about. 3. Kelly Clarkson - "Since U Been Gone" 2. 50 Cent - "Candy Shop" --> He's still very overrated and why does he still have so much credibility after recycling songs, and making ungood ones? 1. Mariah Carey - "We Belong Together" --> Most overrated artist of the year even possibly. It's not bad but it's also not amazing by any stretch of the mind.
Coming up next: Worst Songs of 2005... While I wouldn't use the whole thing as a reference for the songs, there are a few that I would consider in there.
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Post by a Nick O! on Dec 13, 2005 19:03:11 GMT -4
I agree with just about all of it. My takes that differ: Death Cab for Cutie "Soul Meets Body": No one I know is head over heels for them. And this is actually the first song of theirs I've ever heard frequently enough to remember it (despite having owned a burned copy of Transatlaticism since the Super Bowl). It was the coolest thing last night on the phone with my girlfriend when she mentioned she liked the Death Cab for Cutie song (she didn't remember the name of it). For one, it's usually some one-off hip hop single that she heard on pop radio that she tells me she likes. For two, other than the bands she liked before we started dating and the ones I've gotten her into since then, she never brings up any rock songs that she's "discovered" on her own.
I don't find the Click Five to be overrated anywhere. I didn't really find that Black Eyed Peas song to be particularly overrated, despite its massive success. "Speed of Sound," while it didn't make my chart, I didn't think was overrated. I wouldn't put Fall Out Boy up that high, nor "Candy Shop." And I totally understand your two Green Day songs, but I think they deserved everything they got this year. In fact, I thought "Wake Me Up" should have been a #1 on Pop, too and should have had more longevity on both Alternative and Pop.
I'd add "Shake It Off," off the top of my head, and actually "Feel Good Inc.," too. And "Photograph." And "Beverly Hills." And the Pussycat Dolls. I'll stop there.
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Post by halo19 on Dec 14, 2005 0:09:00 GMT -4
It's weird, but the whole Death Cab/Ben Gibbard thing seemed more of a hype when I've lived in San Antonio than anything else. Besides, me loving Harvey Danger and Modest Mouse means that this should be like the ideal band for me. And so should enjoying the Postal Service as much as I did...
Actually, part of the reason I didn't put "Shake It Off" (or "Don't Forget...", for that matter) was because I felt like it might be too lopsided toward one artist how I put it. Also, I would've put "It's Like That" at #2, but felt it would also be lopsided. Besides, MC in excess just reminds me of the PMB Mariah worshippers.
"Beverly Hills" might have made the list if it were also enjoyed by most longtime =W= fans, but since so many seem to think it's such a horrible song, I skipped its inclusion alltogether. I like "Feel Good Inc." too much, I guess I have "feel good" memories associated with it that stop me from thinking so or something.
I'm coming up with clues for my worst list for now...
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Post by halo19 on Dec 14, 2005 1:55:14 GMT -4
Okay, so here we go for the first of the guessing games... Some of these are from 2004 or I either didn't put them high enough or am finally realizing I shouldn't have cut so much slack.... But here we go.
50. Like oh-so-many songs in its format, a current charter by two people with no real talent and they can't make an interesting song to save their life. Trina f/ Kelly Rowland - "Here We Go" (Mega248) 49. Fans may complain about this being a single, but what about this being on his live album and being nominated for a Grammy? John Mayer - "Daughers" (mtm4319) 48. I try giving them slack since they don't take themselves very seriously, but this song kinda sucks. 47. I grew to like the first two singles (which stayed on the charts forever); they were kinda funny. This is just dull and not that good. Three Days Grace - "Home" (Mega248) 46. Faceless new band on a record label full of faceless bands. Band has three words and song title is one word. Dark New Day - "Brother" (mtm4319) 45. Highly acclaimed artist. I have a song of his on my personal chart, but his voice really irritates me here. There was a commerical single for this (but I think it was actually 2004), but not one of his discussed songs from the radio. One of the shortest titles of any entry here, but not the shortest. Bright Eyes - "Lua" (a Nick O!) 44. Crappy song for an artist who never makes good solo singles, including this. It's her current hit. Beyoncé f/ Slim Thug - Check On It (Mega248) 43. Her recent stuff has been surprisingly bad. This isn't even nearly as bad as a song of her's that's coming up later. Was huge in the mid-to-late '90's but has since become a washup. Shania Twain - "Don't!" (Mega248) 42. Carryover from 2004, from a teen actress.. Song is six letters long, one word. Lindsay Lohan - "Rumors" (mtm4319) 41. I don't like these power-balladeers that much, and I don't mind that this wasn't as successful as their first hit, which I got sick of after awhile. Crossfade - "So Far Away" (crash46)
If you think the clues are too vague, I'll try to expand... #45 is probably the hardest one by far, though.
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Post by Mega248 on Dec 14, 2005 2:03:10 GMT -4
Not at all sure about either of these, but I'll give it a shot:
50. Trina f/ Kelly Rowland- "Here We Go" 44. Beyonce f/ Slim Thug- "Check On It"
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Post by halo19 on Dec 14, 2005 2:04:07 GMT -4
Good job; those are both right!
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Post by a Nick O! on Dec 14, 2005 2:21:24 GMT -4
47. Bowling for Soup "Ohio (Come Back to Texas)" ? 46. (Probably some Wind-Up band) 45. Bright Eyes "Lua" (but I had to look up the tracklistings from both his recent albums)
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Post by halo19 on Dec 14, 2005 2:23:47 GMT -4
Actually, BFS have another song somewhere else on the chart.
#47 is from a band who's first hit was from 2 years ago. Early this year a hit of theirs peaked and went recurrent on rock. These songs weren't intended to be funny, but I found them that way nonetheless.
Right idea for #46.
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Post by halo19 on Dec 14, 2005 2:25:54 GMT -4
45. Bright Eyes "Lua" (but I had to look up the tracklistings from both his recent albums) Wow! That got cleared quick.
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Post by Mega248 on Dec 14, 2005 2:30:45 GMT -4
47. Three Days Grace- "Home"?
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Post by mtm4319 on Dec 14, 2005 8:09:11 GMT -4
49. John Mayer - Daughters
48. Good Charlotte - I Just Wanna Live
46. Dark New Day - Brother
43. Alanis Morissette - Crazy
42. Hilary Duff - Our Lips Are Sealed (with Haylie Duff)
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Post by Mega248 on Dec 14, 2005 16:29:19 GMT -4
48. Bowling For Soup- "Almost" 42. Lindsay Lohan- "Over" (I have no idea if it's a remake, but it certainly wouldn't surprise me.)
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Post by mtm4319 on Dec 14, 2005 21:18:03 GMT -4
42. Lindsay Lohan - Rumors (and no, it isn't a remake ) 43... Female solo artists that were big in the 90s... Melissa Etheridge - Refugee? I didn't make a guess for 41 the first time, but I suppose I should go ahead and throw one out there. The only thing I can think of is Switchfoot - Stars, but Switchfoot aren't really power-balladeers.
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Post by halo19 on Dec 14, 2005 21:18:07 GMT -4
I came to find that #42 is not actually a remake, but I put "I think" and "or something" because I wasn't exactly sure if it was or not, but read that it was. But Mega248 got the right artist FWIW. But "Daughters", "Almost", and "Brother" are all correct. Which leads to these... 43. A little bit more sporadic in releases than Alanis. Title is a contraction. Not an artist who's ever appeared on Triple A if that helps. 41. The title of their huge crossover hit is also the name of a band.40. Repetitive song, and since he needs what the song is, we may as well include it . 50 Cent - "Just A Lil' Bit" (jcmf3) 39. Not a terrible song perhaps, but why make a song that sounds like it was 1985 when it's 2005? (Oh, and it's by a band whose peak was more around then too). Mötley Crüe - "Sick Love Song" (mtm4319) 38. Lots of expense. Gwen Stefani - "Luxurious" (jcmf3) 37. Another band who I even charted, but I replaced this (the single) for an album cut because I want to hear a good song, not an ungood one bitching about indie rock, celebrities, post-9/11 world, etc. Album its from is also song title. ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead - "Worlds Apart" (a Nick O!) 36. Ignorant, as expected for most crunk. Title is one word, a compound. Brooke Valentine f/ Lil' Jon & Big Boi - "Girlfight" (a Nick O!) 35. Partial remake of an old song, one which changes the gender. Gwen Stefani f/ Eve - "Rich Girl" (friday) 34. Stereotypical song, and the band only really whines. If it's not about how the world isn't fair, it's how their lives suck (this one). Simple Plan - "Welcome To My Life" (mtm4319) 33. As much as I've heated out about this band when they had their original vocalist, the new one makes me long for the days he was in the band (although I've touted those as being the worst, it's just because i've heard those more). Drowning Pool - "Killin' Me" (Mega248) 32. Whiny in a "get me out of my misery" way. What a cliché title. I don't think a follow-up ever charted, although their previous album had a #1 hit. Unwritten Law - "Save Me" (mtm4319) 31. Corny song by a teen pop-rock artist. The follow-up to a song that wasn't good either but a guilty pleasure of mine. Jesse McCartney - "She's No You" (radical347)
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Post by mtm4319 on Dec 14, 2005 21:22:36 GMT -4
39. Bon Jovi - Have a Nice Day
34. Simple Plan - Welcome to My Life
33. Alter Bridge - Broken Wings
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Post by halo19 on Dec 14, 2005 21:26:55 GMT -4
Yes to "Welcome To My Life".
You're on the right track for #39, though. #33 is a band who has the same name as they did with their other vocalist.
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Post by Mega248 on Dec 14, 2005 21:40:42 GMT -4
39. Def Leppard- "No Matter What" 33. Drowning Pool- "Killin' Me"
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Post by radical347 on Dec 14, 2005 22:04:09 GMT -4
43. Mariah Carey - It's Like That 41. Crossfade - Cold 31. Ryan Cabrera - True
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Post by halo19 on Dec 14, 2005 22:08:19 GMT -4
"It's Like That" will appear later. This song is one word total. I'll reserve #41 for you, since you have the right artist. I was referring to the follow-up. #31 is similar in artist, but this song isn't a cover.
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Post by radical347 on Dec 14, 2005 22:12:50 GMT -4
41. Crossfade - Colors 31. Jesse McCartney - She's No You
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Post by Mega248 on Dec 14, 2005 22:14:24 GMT -4
43. Shania Twain- "Don't"
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Post by halo19 on Dec 14, 2005 22:33:20 GMT -4
So close, yet.... (insert phrase here, which is the song title). Additional clues for unguessed songs: 40. "Damn baby all I need is...." (most of title mentioned) 39. More rock than Def Leppard and Bon Jovi have been. Twisted song of affection.36. The artist's only real successful song, and there's two guests. 35. Original was in a musical. 32. Similarities in Aimee Mann, Dave Matthews, and Remy Zero (what do they all say?).The ones that haven't been guessed that I didn't add clues for are ones that should sink in.
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Post by jcmf3 on Dec 14, 2005 22:38:00 GMT -4
40) 50 Cent - Just A Lil' Bit 38) Gwen Stefani - Luxurious 32) Lifehouse - You & Me ?
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Post by friday on Dec 14, 2005 23:26:28 GMT -4
35) Gwen Stefani with Eve - Rich Girl
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Post by mtm4319 on Dec 14, 2005 23:44:59 GMT -4
39. Motley Crue - If I Die Tomorrow 36. Petey Pablo - Freek-a-Leek?
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Post by mtm4319 on Dec 14, 2005 23:49:32 GMT -4
32. Unwritten Law - Save Me
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Post by halo19 on Dec 14, 2005 23:52:37 GMT -4
39. Motley Crue - If I Die Tomorrow "Twisted song of affection". What would that be? The first half of the compound word on #36 is also the gender of the main artist.
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Post by mtm4319 on Dec 14, 2005 23:54:57 GMT -4
Oh yeahhhh. "Sick Love Song" for #39. Just want to get that in before someone else guesses that.
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Post by halo19 on Dec 15, 2005 0:02:05 GMT -4
Wow, you all are quick. 3 songs remain, and while I could probably put up more for now, I'll do that tomorrow.
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Post by crash46 on Dec 15, 2005 3:20:59 GMT -4
41. Crossfade - So Far Away (can't believe it lasted this long on the board after that most recent fill-in-the-blank)
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