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Brer View member profile	7th January 2024, 05:30 AM Post #41
is my brain across your walls? Joined: 14 February 2009 Posts: 115,097 User: 8,300	QUOTE(k👠th @ Jan 6 2024, 04:36 PM) y76kuOrciys Lies xx ~ Well the 2 curse is lifted as 'The Sea' is actually one of my favourites from this section! I think that is my favourite song that Romy has dropped as a solo artist so far, I always say I love a good melancholy banger and while it might be a stretch to call this song that as it's not really a 'banger' it still scratches that itch with the contrast between the sad lyrics and tone and the deep house style production. Anyways, 5 more new songs to me here and I already have to eat some words from my last comment as I think I like 'May I Comply' even more than '24 Hours', the instrumental on this one is so up my street in particular (I like that she lets it play out for a good minute and a half before coming in with the vocals) 'Double Time' is a really nice breezy drum n bass-y pop track, giving me some Jorja Smith vibes 'The Mad Stone' is definitely a less instant offering than the immediate 11/10 megabanger of 'Cold Reactor' but there are still elements of it that I like a lot (especially the backing vocals and the usual zany EE lyricism and delivery coming through on the post-chorus, so basically what you said haha) and I expect it'll come together for me more with more listens, I'm being a flop fan once again having not listened to this until tonight anyway (luckily I heard 'Cold Reactor' on Radio 1 very soon after its release so that kept me up to date with the start of the era at least ) but I'll definitely make sure to check out the album promptly when it arrives! 'thicc' definitely sounds like an earworm and indeed feeling the 90s vibes from it, the instrumental drop feels a little on the generic side by Shygirl/Sega Bodega standards but I think it works well enough, I guess this is not really a song to overthink. 'Sugarushhh' is unfortunately going to be my pick for the weakest song in this section as I do think it sounded cool but ultimately a bit unsatisfying as it did feel like a lot of buildup without much of a payoff - maybe if it flows well into the following song on the album I'd appreciate it more in that context From the rest that I already knew my other big faves are 'God Is A Circle' (was an instant fave to date from Yves when I first heard it, really stands out with the heavy breathing sounds throughout) and 'King Of The Slugs' which is an absolutely unhinged epic and a fantastic first impression of a band who could very well be another future big favourite for me, I remember saying on first listen that it reminded me of IDLES but actually Viagra Boys is probably a better comparison so it makes a lot of sense that they've toured together, and I did stan the last Viagra Boys album so that's high praise from me! 'Samo Mi Se Spava' was in my top 10 of Eurovision last year (originally ranked it 8th and moved it up to 7th when I finally did a full re-ranking after hearing all the studio versions and the DNQs not too long ago), it was great to hear a song with this style of production on the Eurovision stage . (so thank god it did narrowly qualify! although the song it just kept out ended up being my favourite of the DNQs and I ranked it only one place lower in my overall ranking so I wish they could have both made it in really x). I didn't really care much for 'Skipping Like A Stone' on first listen and I still think the verses aren't really up to much but after hearing it again on the album and checking out the music video I've grown to appreciate it more and really like the chorus of it now (nice comforting lyrics and a euphoric uplift in the instrumental), overall still not near the best on the album for me but happy to see The Chemical Brothers on here with something at least!


Jade View member profile	7th January 2024, 12:00 PM Post #42
I wanna keep all of your charm in a canister Pronouns: She/her Joined: 18 January 2011 Posts: 60,201 User: 12,810	QUOTE(Brer @ Jan 7 2024, 05:30 AM) Lies xx ~ Well the 2 curse is lifted as 'The Sea' is actually one of my favourites from this section! I think that is my favourite song that Romy has dropped as a solo artist so far, I always say I love a good melancholy banger and while it might be a stretch to call this song that as it's not really a 'banger' it still scratches that itch with the contrast between the sad lyrics and tone and the deep house style production. Anyways, 5 more new songs to me here and I already have to eat some words from my last comment as I think I like 'May I Comply' even more than '24 Hours', the instrumental on this one is so up my street in particular (I like that she lets it play out for a good minute and a half before coming in with the vocals) 'Double Time' is a really nice breezy drum n bass-y pop track, giving me some Jorja Smith vibes 'The Mad Stone' is definitely a less instant offering than the immediate 11/10 megabanger of 'Cold Reactor' but there are still elements of it that I like a lot (especially the backing vocals and the usual zany EE lyricism and delivery coming through on the post-chorus, so basically what you said haha) and I expect it'll come together for me more with more listens, I'm being a flop fan once again having not listened to this until tonight anyway (luckily I heard 'Cold Reactor' on Radio 1 very soon after its release so that kept me up to date with the start of the era at least ) but I'll definitely make sure to check out the album promptly when it arrives! 'thicc' definitely sounds like an earworm and indeed feeling the 90s vibes from it, the instrumental drop feels a little on the generic side by Shygirl/Sega Bodega standards but I think it works well enough, I guess this is not really a song to overthink. 'Sugarushhh' is unfortunately going to be my pick for the weakest song in this section as I do think it sounded cool but ultimately a bit unsatisfying as it did feel like a lot of buildup without much of a payoff - maybe if it flows well into the following song on the album I'd appreciate it more in that context From the rest that I already knew my other big faves are 'God Is A Circle' (was an instant fave to date from Yves when I first heard it, really stands out with the heavy breathing sounds throughout) and 'King Of The Slugs' which is an absolutely unhinged epic and a fantastic first impression of a band who could very well be another future big favourite for me, I remember saying on first listen that it reminded me of IDLES but actually Viagra Boys is probably a better comparison so it makes a lot of sense that they've toured together, and I did stan the last Viagra Boys album so that's high praise from me! 'Samo Mi Se Spava' was in my top 10 of Eurovision last year (originally ranked it 8th and moved it up to 7th when I finally did a full re-ranking after hearing all the studio versions and the DNQs not too long ago), it was great to hear a song with this style of production on the Eurovision stage . (so thank god it did narrowly qualify! although the song it just kept out ended up being my favourite of the DNQs and I ranked it only one place lower in my overall ranking so I wish they could have both made it in really x). I didn't really care much for 'Skipping Like A Stone' on first listen and I still think the verses aren't really up to much but after hearing it again on the album and checking out the music video I've grown to appreciate it more and really like the chorus of it now (nice comforting lyrics and a euphoric uplift in the instrumental), overall still not near the best on the album for me but happy to see The Chemical Brothers on here with something at least! . hooray for the 2 curse thawing out, the power of Romy. Oh wow I'm glad you took to 'May I Comply' so much! I agree that the long instrumental intro is a really inviting start. I'm not sure that I've seen any discussion about 'Double Time' on the forum until now but do think it would go down well on here, happy that was the case for you. 'Cold Reactor' was a very high bar indeed, a #1 hit for me to 'The Mad Stone's still very respectable #3. I had forgotten that you hadn't actually heard this one yet so hooray for a positive review. I know what you mean about the 'thicc' drop being a bit on the generic side but I do think it suits the mood of the song too. Poor brave 'Sugarushhh' although my first listen of it was in the context of the album indeed. At least you were a big fan of 'Arla Fearn'! 'King Of The Slugs' made me think of IDLES as well when I first heard it. I'm happy you were back on board with Serbia's Eurovision output this time as I remember you not really caring for Konstrakta the year before. Thank goodness it qualified indeed! I'm pleased that 'Skipping Like A Stone' turned out to be a bit of a grower even if not a top tier favourite for you on the album. Thank youuu for commenting


Jade View member profile	7th January 2024, 04:02 PM Post #43
I wanna keep all of your charm in a canister Pronouns: She/her Joined: 18 January 2011 Posts: 60,201 User: 12,810	TOP 100 SONGS: 60-51 ZVVvJjwzl6c 60. Rosegarden Funeral Party - Gates of Heaven \| 205 points 59. Drab Majesty - Vanity (feat. Rachel Goswell) \| 212 points 58. NNHMN - Nrl \| 213 points 57. Sufjan Stevens - Shit Talk \| 217 points 56. Art School Girlfriend - Waves \| 221 points 55. ROSALÍA - TUYA \| 225 points 54. Clark - Clutch Pearlers \| 229 points (peak: #10) 53. MRD & TDJ - Memories of You \| 229 points (peak: #8) 52. Austin Millz & Sabrina Claudio – Inhale / Exhale \| 231 points 51. Zach Bryan - I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves) \| 233 points 'Gates of Heaven' by Rosegarden Funeral Party dates back to 2021 but appears in the countdown as I sent it to the BuzzJack Song Contest in 2023. I wanted to kick off a brand new year of competing in style and felt like I had struck gold when stumbling on this song. I came across the band through the comments of a "gothic music recommendations" TikTok video and whittled down my choices from their back catalogue to the most memorable song. 'Gates of Heaven' finished in a frustrating 11th place although this was a unique position for Jadakissnia. It fared better in my weekly chart as it was the first of my BJSC entries to chart at #1 there in a while. Rosegarden Funeral Party are fronted by Leah Lane who has a divine voice and is also a talent on the guitar. 'Gates of Heaven' feels like a time machine back to the 80s with hints of both Siouxsie and the Banshees and Blondie in its execution. The lyrics relentlessly search for solace and hit a particularly claustrophobic peak during the spoken word section. This entry ends on a high with an electrifying guitar solo that gradually fades out. Drab Majesty also offer some gothic magic albeit in more of a ballad form and with a blend of shoegaze. I heavily associate Slowdive with the latter genre so Rachel Goswell from the band, Queen of gazing at shoes, was a smart choice of collaborator. This gut-punching duet criticises the darker side of today's social media landscape, with lyrics such as "anxious minds are under so much influence". But there is a more general "vanity kills" message here too that stretches back to way before the days of online influencers. The video strikes an emotional chord as there are flashbacks to childhood innocence throughout. Andrew Clinco aka Deb Demure delivers a striking vocal as ever and Rachel Goswell compliments him beautifully throughout. The final third of the 6 minute runtime is particularly layered and spine-tingling with its more explosive guitar section. 'Nrl' by NNHMN, pronounced as 'Unreal' by Non Human, was another of my BuzzJack Song Contest entries. This was one of ten qualifiers for Jadakissnia out of a possible ten which was impressive in itself, although this entry did finish quite a bit lower than 'Gates of Heaven' in the final, settling for 34th place. This dark electronic German duo describe this song as "the pursuit of a vision, both personal and musical. The transmission of a cosmic solitude opera station." I can get on board with the thought of darkwave opera. I was instantly captivated by the spooky beats and muffled vocals, which talk of quite a romantic and thrilling pursuit of love in lyrics like: "can I get away with you? it would be an act of art". This song is full of tension throughout, especially when the vocals grind to a halt and introduce melodic instrumental breaks. Sufjan Stevens released a gorgeous new album titled Javelin this year, which he dedicated to his late partner Evans Richardson. The 8-minute tearjerker 'Shit Talk' was my highlight of the project. It depicts the breaking down of a relationship that hasn't quite ended yet but seems to have run its course. The storytelling is tackled in an amicable way, with lyrics such as "I will always love you but I cannot live with you". The vocal production on this is absolutely beautiful as Sufjan is assisted by warm backing vocalists that come and go. The folky guitar sounds very The National inspired so it checks out that it is played by Bryce Dessner from the band. There are also bells sprinkled throughout and an ambient final section which I found particularly moving coupled with the "I will always love you" words in the lyric video remaining there even if they weren't being sung any more. Art School Girlfriend also provided an essential record this year in Soft Landing. The album track 'Waves' particularly grabbed me with its dreamy chorus and swirling chilled shoegaze style production. The lyrical content seems to suggest a fractured or unrequited romantic connection, but offers hope through: "trust that it gets better". I find all components, including the watery imagery, to be very relaxing. ROSALÍA is no stranger to releasing droplets in between her album cycles and 'TUYA' was exactly that, a standalone single post-MOTOMAMI. This affectionate song feels soft but self-assured. ROSALÍA's vocals absolutely shine on 'TUYA' and sound particularly ethereal during the water scene in the video just before the second chorus. The music video is a visual feast as she, armed with her dog, takes us through Tokyo, a city she adores. I do think reggaetón beats can get a bit samey but ROSALÍA freshens up the production as ever, especially with the bass-heavy climax. Clark returns to the countdown with the second single from his first of two album releases last year, Sus Dog, executive produced by Thom Yorke. Clark gives his vocals a run for their money with his falsetto delivery that is almost as enjoyable as the wordplay in the title. The bouncy production is wonderfully textured with its electronic and percussive elements. The lyrics are about social awkwardness and insecurity but a press release from Clark insists that it's self-deprecation. I guess a song with this title was never going to be too humourless. The video is also pretty psychedelic. Song #53 in the countdown was my introduction to Norwegian DJ MRD, who was later sent to the BuzzJack Song Contest. 'Memories of You', a collaboration with Canadian DJ TDJ, is lifted from his album Løvehjerte. This 7 minute epic is a real mish-mash of genres, incorporating the trance revival as well as techno beats, post-punk guitars, breakbeats and more. The track begins with MRD's own hurt as he claims to fall back on his own misery and also adds: "you forgot to say I'm sorry". The vocals of TDJ are introduced at the half way point with "you are not... the one you were before" so the anguish is there from both parties. The track then morphs into a glorious dark instrumental break and the voices battle against each other. Finally, it's TDJ's time to shine once more as her vocals glide over the upbeat final couple of minutes. What a rush of a collaboration. Austin Millz and Sabrina Claudio provided another essential team-up for me. As you might expect, 'Inhale/Exhale' uses breathing metaphors to express Sabrina's desire towards a love interest. She is smooth and sensual in her delivery as ever and compliments the slinky beats of Austin Millz just perfectly. It is pure dance-pop euphoria. The music video is also stunning as Sabrina dons glittery body paint for the cameras. Country artists Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves together provided an unlikely favourite for me, with Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit 'I Remember Everything'. This single walks us through a relationship that the two characters in the song once had and the wildly different perspectives they share about how alcohol came into it. I find Zach's vocal performance here so captivating and yearning, while Kacey's frustrated response ("You're drinkin' everything to ease your mind, but when the hell are you gonna ease mine?") adds some further fire to the storytelling, in an equally gripping fashion. This was a slow-burner but in time I totally fell in love with everything about it, including the sparse guitar and orchestral arrangements in the production. I do hope this can be a future top 10 hit in the U.K. Half way there back to work tomorrow unfortunately so I'm not sure if I can keep up such an efficient pace but will try my best. x


Roba. View member profile	8th January 2024, 09:42 PM Post #44
Rob aah Joined: 3 July 2007 Posts: 38,321 User: 3,804	Hey Jade, My faves so far 100. Chelsea Wolfe - Dusk \| 147 points 98. The Beatles - Now And Then \| 152 points Ooh low for you here, wonder how it'll have done with a bit more time of release 97. Björk & ROSALÍA - Oral \| 154 points (peak: #10) this was an interesting track and video. Not one I'd likely ever listen to again but it stood out in a good way. 90. Snow Strippers - Just A Hint \| 162 points I do need to hear more from them! 81. VTSS - Make You Scream (yunè pinku Remix) \| 176 points (peak: #5) 72. Joanie - Kerosene \| 189 points 71. Doja Cat - Demons \| 191 points (peak: #10) 67. Fat Dog - King of the Slugs \| 196 points (peak: #5) uhsting/Jack's chart impact 63. Shygirl & Cosha - thicc \| 201 points (peak: #2) 60. Rosegarden Funeral Party - Gates of Heaven \| 205 points sadly didn't make my top 100 although I still listed it nonetheless in the outside songs, a great find this was though! 51. Zach Bryan - I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves) \| 233 points would like this to go top 10 officially but would appear that won't be on the card unfortunately Good stuff


Ansel View member profile	8th January 2024, 09:57 PM Post #45
BuzzJack Gold Member Pronouns: he/him Joined: 22 May 2020 Posts: 2,813 User: 106,739	Favourites from that last section have to be Sufjan and Rosalía! Also loved seeing Kacey Musgraves get such a big hit (even if it is as a feature), definitely a fave from the recent country hits.


PeteFromLeeds View member profile	8th January 2024, 10:03 PM Post #46
Buy yourself a car, and a house in Devon Joined: 6 May 2016 Posts: 23,905 User: 23,247	I've not heard any Drab Majesty songs since Ellipsis so giving Vanity a listen now - certainly a very sombre song, agree that the instrumental at the end rounds the song off well.


Jade View member profile	8th January 2024, 10:17 PM Post #47
I wanna keep all of your charm in a canister Pronouns: She/her Joined: 18 January 2011 Posts: 60,201 User: 12,810	Unfortunately breaking my daily streak of posting a section as I'm knackered but more hopefully coming soon QUOTE(Roba. @ Jan 8 2024, 09:42 PM) Hey Jade, My faves so far 100. Chelsea Wolfe - Dusk \| 147 points 98. The Beatles - Now And Then \| 152 points Ooh low for you here, wonder how it'll have done with a bit more time of release 97. Björk & ROSALÍA - Oral \| 154 points (peak: #10) this was an interesting track and video. Not one I'd likely ever listen to again but it stood out in a good way. 90. Snow Strippers - Just A Hint \| 162 points I do need to hear more from them! 81. VTSS - Make You Scream (yunè pinku Remix) \| 176 points (peak: #5) 72. Joanie - Kerosene \| 189 points 71. Doja Cat - Demons \| 191 points (peak: #10) 67. Fat Dog - King of the Slugs \| 196 points (peak: #5) uhsting/Jack's chart impact 63. Shygirl & Cosha - thicc \| 201 points (peak: #2) 60. Rosegarden Funeral Party - Gates of Heaven \| 205 points sadly didn't make my top 100 although I still listed it nonetheless in the outside songs, a great find this was though! 51. Zach Bryan - I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves) \| 233 points would like this to go top 10 officially but would appear that won't be on the card unfortunately Good stuff Hey Rob Yeah 'Now And Then' does feel pretty low although I'm glad it did make it in at all after just two months of 'sales' 'King of the Slugs' was an amazing 6Music discovery for me . Jack serving taste for charting it also Glad you were a fan of 'Gates of Heaven', just had a look back over that contest and I see you gave it 12, thanks for the support <3 hoping and praying it somehow goes top 10 eventually although top 20 is still an amazing achievement nevertheless ofc! thank you for commenting! <3 QUOTE(Ansel @ Jan 8 2024, 09:57 PM) Favourites from that last section have to be Sufjan and Rosalía! Also loved seeing Kacey Musgraves get such a big hit (even if it is as a feature), definitely a fave from the recent country hits. I did wonder if you'd approve of those two . same here, not the biggest country fan but did get into her star-crossed album so I'm thrilled she's had some success here <3 Zach seems cool too. thank you for commenting! x QUOTE(PeteFromLeeds @ Jan 8 2024, 10:03 PM) I've not heard any Drab Majesty songs since Ellipsis so giving Vanity a listen now - certainly a very sombre song, agree that the instrumental at the end rounds the song off well. I really regret not giving 'Ellipsis' an 18 (think it got 12?!) as it's become such a post-contest essential, it's on my driving playlist anyway, glad you appreciated the effective ending of 'Vanity' too! thanks for commenting!


Brer View member profile	9th January 2024, 07:19 PM Post #48
is my brain across your walls? Joined: 14 February 2009 Posts: 115,097 User: 8,300	Only one song that I'd not heard already from this section but it is a very good one - I had hoped that I'd love 'Shit Talk' with all the acclaim the album and especially that song has got on here and elsewhere and it did not disappoint, absolutely beautiful song, instantly one of the best I have heard from him I'd also only heard the MRD/TDJ song once before so didn't remember it too well but that's also great, a proper melancholy banger this time and I do really like MRD's incorporation of post-punk sounds, quite unique for a techno artist. Have to love the back-to-back of moody gothic tunes opening up this section . 'Gates Of Heaven' was actually even better than I remembered it being upon relistening to it now, so I may have to retroactively demote 'Brujería' to only my 4th favourite Jadakissnia entry of the year (though it did get more points from me, I gave that 11 and Rosegarden Funeral Party 10). I didn't actually make the connection that Sarah Goswell was from Slowdive but that makes a lot of sense, 'Vanity' another excellent track from Drab Majesty, and actually find it to be oddly catchy despite how downbeat it is. My other big fave in this section is of course 'I Remember Everything' if you couldn't tell from me posting about it dozens of times on the forum over the past few months with its slow rise up the UK charts I didn't expect Zach to top 'Something In The Orange' for me especially so soon but he knocked it out of the park with this one and Kacey fits perfectly on it too (despite me not being a fan at all of any of the previous country songs I'd heard from her, though I did quite like a couple of her poppier songs), was such a breath of fresh air to get a genuinely excellent country song reach #1 in the US after the other country #1s of the year were, er, not that. And very reaffirming that it's become the biggest UK crossover hit of the bunch! Can only hope that more popular country music continues to take notes from Zach's more folk & rock influenced sound now. I like all the other songs here too yay - Sabrina Claudio and ROSALÍA are two of my favourite female vocalists and they make nearly anything they're on sound great with these songs being no exceptions even if they're not necessarily the most memorable songs in either of their discographies for me (although the video for 'TUYA' ), this Clark song just sounds really cool (it's like a more abstract version of the vibe of songs like Dua Lipa's 'Be The One' and Jessie Ware's '110%' if that makes any sense? ), Art School Girlfriend put on her best London Grammar impersonation for this song and 'NRL' was another very underrated Jadakissnia entry, got 8 points from me (one of four songs which got between 5 and 8 points from me which feel quite interchangeable in my ranking of your entries of the year, I think this may be my favourite of those four so my 5th favourite of the year overall but that may just be because it's the one I've listened to most recently haha).


Jade View member profile	9th January 2024, 07:47 PM Post #49
I wanna keep all of your charm in a canister Pronouns: She/her Joined: 18 January 2011 Posts: 60,201 User: 12,810	QUOTE(Brer @ Jan 9 2024, 07:19 PM) Only one song that I'd not heard already from this section but it is a very good one - I had hoped that I'd love 'Shit Talk' with all the acclaim the album and especially that song has got on here and elsewhere and it did not disappoint, absolutely beautiful song, instantly one of the best I have heard from him I'd also only heard the MRD/TDJ song once before so didn't remember it too well but that's also great, a proper melancholy banger this time and I do really like MRD's incorporation of post-punk sounds, quite unique for a techno artist. Have to love the back-to-back of moody gothic tunes opening up this section . 'Gates Of Heaven' was actually even better than I remembered it being upon relistening to it now, so I may have to retroactively demote 'Brujería' to only my 4th favourite Jadakissnia entry of the year (though it did get more points from me, I gave that 11 and Rosegarden Funeral Party 10). I didn't actually make the connection that Sarah Goswell was from Slowdive but that makes a lot of sense, 'Vanity' another excellent track from Drab Majesty, and actually find it to be oddly catchy despite how downbeat it is. My other big fave in this section is of course 'I Remember Everything' if you couldn't tell from me posting about it dozens of times on the forum over the past few months with its slow rise up the UK charts I didn't expect Zach to top 'Something In The Orange' for me especially so soon but he knocked it out of the park with this one and Kacey fits perfectly on it too (despite me not being a fan at all of any of the previous country songs I'd heard from her, though I did quite like a couple of her poppier songs), was such a breath of fresh air to get a genuinely excellent country song reach #1 in the US after the other country #1s of the year were, er, not that. And very reaffirming that it's become the biggest UK crossover hit of the bunch! Can only hope that more popular country music continues to take notes from Zach's more folk & rock influenced sound now. I like all the other songs here too yay - Sabrina Claudio and ROSALÍA are two of my favourite female vocalists and they make nearly anything they're on sound great with these songs being no exceptions even if they're not necessarily the most memorable songs in either of their discographies for me (although the video for 'TUYA' ), this Clark song just sounds really cool (it's like a more abstract version of the vibe of songs like Dua Lipa's 'Be The One' and Jessie Ware's '110%' if that makes any sense? ), Art School Girlfriend put on her best London Grammar impersonation for this song and 'NRL' was another very underrated Jadakissnia entry, got 8 points from me (one of four songs which got between 5 and 8 points from me which feel quite interchangeable in my ranking of your entries of the year, I think this may be my favourite of those four so my 5th favourite of the year overall but that may just be because it's the one I've listened to most recently haha). I'm glad that 'Shit Talk' was a good discovery for you it was the album track I was most intrigued for after the rave reviews on here and it delivered so much. I agree that MRD adopts quite a unique fusion of genres, he's been such a great discovery this year. Haha, the moody gothic back-to-back feels very on brand. Ooooh I'm happy that 'Gates of Heaven' is aging well for you a year on <3 I feel like my nation is more associated with synths than guitars so it was fun to try something like that. I agree that 'Vanity' is oddly catchy, the "if the valve breaks, then the earth quakes" line in particular would get stuck in my head a lot when I made the relevant recap videos Haha may have gauged that you were a bit of a Zach fan I was intrigued by 'Something In The Orange' after knowing your history towards country music but could never have prepared for how much this duet would hit me, wonderful stuff! Agreed that ROSALÍA and Sabrina could pretty much sing the phonebook and make it sound great. I get what you mean re. Clark and the 'Be The One'/'110%' comparisons with the production, they all give light synthy frolicking through the fields energy agreed that 'NRL' was underrated if I say so myself x thanks for all your support in BJSC as ever, taste twins ftw. aaaand thank you for commenting!! Another section should be dropping soon after feeling more like a functioning human today


Jade View member profile	9th January 2024, 08:23 PM Post #50
I wanna keep all of your charm in a canister Pronouns: She/her Joined: 18 January 2011 Posts: 60,201 User: 12,810	TOP 100 SONGS: 50-41 6GDzvjRRIkY 50. Sam Quealy - Seven Swords \| 236 points (peak: #10) 49. FLESH & PEAKi - Veiled \| 236 points (peak: #5) 48. RAYE - Escapism (feat. 070 Shake) \| 238 points 47. James Blake - Fall Back \| 241 points 46. Kap Bambino - Forever \| 245 points 45. Mitski - I'm Your Man \| 246 points 44. Mr. Sosa - Tamagotchi Fantasy \| 249 points 43. KOMPROMAT - Niemand \| 250 points 42. Zanias - Simulation \| 252 points 41. Daughter - Be On Your Way \| 253 points Sam Quealy was brought to my attention through Kath's Electronic Track of the Week polls on this forum. I was instantly hooked, therefore cast 'Seven Swords' a vote in the relevant week and subsequently charted it within my top 10. Kath later unleashed this stomper to the BuzzJack Song Contest where it rightfully smashed. I love the electro-pop sensibilities here mixed with thumping techno beats. It feels like we're building a video game character with the fierce visuals and in the lyrics, where "one destiny..." almost sounds like a tagline. She delivers these stop-start sentences in an alluring way that builds tension alongside the production. Sam Quealy worked with Marlon Magnée, of La Femme, on the accompanying album so I must give it a spin at some point. FLESH & PEAKi provided another foray into witch house for Jadakissnia this year following 'Pej Solntse' earlier in the countdown. I really had the bug for the sub-genre all over again. 'Veiled' is thankfully available on streaming services but it didn't perform as well as the absent 'Pej Solntse' nevertheless, settling for 30th place in the final. This song is gloriously immersive with its layered dark production. The small but impactful pocket of lyrics seem to include the words "you will never see things how they truly are..." which only adds to the spooky, mysterious aura here. RAYE and 070 Shake not only achieved a U.K. #1 hit together but also a chart-topper in my own weekly rankings! I can recall RobBot from this forum saying off-site that he thought this song would be up my street. It took a bit of time but in the end he was right and I fell hook, line and sinker for its charms. RAYE is a master story-teller here as she walks us through her pain following a heartbreak, announcing that she doesn't want to feel anything so she'll "stick to sipping". I love the intensity of the kick drums and synths together in the production while this is all playing out. My favourite part of the song is RAYE's delivery of the final chorus where she takes her vocals to a particularly passionate place, I still get goosebumps every time. I love her insistence that the outro should be played on the radio too, she's 100% correct. 070 Shake also adds a welcome, trippy presence to the song. RAYE achieving this success as an independent artist who now creates the music she really wanted to make was such a triumphant moment to witness. Playing Robots into Heaven by James Blake feels like a seriously underrated album from last year. It doesn't help that it shared a release date with other electronic titans such as The Chemical Brothers and The xx's Romy. I wanted in on all the action so made sure to check all three out that week, plus Olivia Rodrigo's hotly anticipated follow-up to SOUR! I enjoyed this quartet to varying degrees but James won out. 'Fall Back' turned out to be my favourite song on his new album. It immediately pulled me in with its standout drum machines and continued to impress with a Burial-esque stamp to the twisted deep house production. The lyrics largely consist of the title chopped up but he also adds ominous additional sprinklings here and there, like "can't be sad, might not come back from that", which gives it an emotive edge. I admire his continued willingness to experiment with his music. Kap Bambino were behind my penultimate BuzzJack Song Contest entry of the year. 'Forever' performed better than 'Veiled' earlier in this section but still didn't quite light up the contest, finishing 26th. I was immediately enticed by the witchy electronic production and the vocal processing; the combination really reminded me of Crystal Castles. The energy is so harsh and frantic so it's no surprise that this song made such an instant impression on me. The lyrics are just as spooky as the rest of the package with mentions of curses and ghosts. The music video maybe isn't quite so scary - it includes an octopus-themed ride at a funfair because, well, why ever not. Mitksi's seventh album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We was one of my favourite records of the year. 'I'm Your Man' is an album track that caught my attention in particular. The lyrics appear to be the self-deprecating reflections of a woman whose previous relationship went pear-shaped. The biblical musings are particularly powerful, especially: "you believe me like a God, so I betray you like a man." The production is gentle and cinematic like much of the album. I adore the addition of dog barks later in the song after the "I'll meet judgment by the hounds" lyric, it's really atmospheric, then the added choral vocals right at the end give me chills. I'd highly recommend this project from her! I'm delighted that she's found some commercial success with it. Mr. Sosa was another Electronic Track of the Week discovery for me this year. I was hoping to love 'Tamagotchi Fantasy' because I was obsessed with my tamagotchi as a kid, plain and simple. I did like this from first listen but it was a slow burner nevertheless that eventually turned into love. Now I think this is one of the most adorable dance songs of the year! The lyrics, along the lines of: "when you touch me it's ecstasy, I come to life with your hands on me", complete with pitched up vox, are dreamy. The production is enjoyably full-throttle too. I found the video, where both humans and horses alike seem to be having a great time, equally charming. KOMPROMAT register the third and final appearance of one of my BJSC entrants in this section. They represented Jadakissnia for the final time this year and bagged a half-decent 21st place in the final. This project is the love child of Vitalic (whose previous BJSC entry 'Waiting For The Stars' was a huge favourite) and Rebeka Warrior. The former provides swirling dark synth production that effectively builds throughout. Rebeka contributes a deadpan delivery of the German-language lyrics, the title of which translates to "no one". The two marry together very well in a haunting way, alongside some pretty cursed visuals. Zanias first came to my attention as a member of LINEA ASPERA when their excellent song 'Malarone' was entered into BJSC several years ago. Her solo music has been a revelation in more recent times. 'Simulation' is about hedonistic pleasures that may give a temporary high, but eventually lead to a crash landing. She sets these introspective words to glorious darkwave beats and snare drums, with an echo effect to boot. Zanias is a striking presence in the video and puts those synths to good use on the dancefloor, an art form that is a temporary high in itself. I first knew the band Daughter as a teenager when my friend was obsessed with the song 'Youth'. However, it would take until adulthood to finally check out an album of theirs, the latest one Stereo Mind Games. This was off the back of the stunning 'Be On Your Way' which is the latest personal chart #1 to drop out here. Honestly #41 feels a bit too low for something I adore so much but the numbers don't lie and I do cherish the remaining 40 tracks too. This song is like a warm hug as it takes an optimistic outlook on a break-up, ultimately having a confidence in the passage of time. The imagery throughout is gorgeous and delivered in an ethereal way. I particularly love the line: "So I'll meet you on another planet if the plans change". The arrangement of the song is stunning and begins with a sparse introduction that makes the experience feel so intimate. That then morphs into a combination of rising synths, strings and percussion that really hits hard throughout the rest of the runtime. 'Be On Your Way' will always remind me of the Easter meet-up with Bal, Bré, Joseph and Lotti from here as it was played on Bal's TV towards the end of our time together while we were listening to music. Those bittersweet feelings of having a great time but having to part truly hit!


Ansel View member profile	9th January 2024, 10:45 PM Post #51
BuzzJack Gold Member Pronouns: he/him Joined: 22 May 2020 Posts: 2,813 User: 106,739	Like you've said, Escapism is a great piece of storytelling - so nice to see RAYE continuing to do well after all the label troubles she had, and with something that sonically stands out so much! Seven Swords was a great Kathaldazia banger too, as expected.


jimwatts View member profile	10th January 2024, 07:50 PM Post #52
my mind is ready for fun Joined: 28 August 2017 Posts: 10,727 User: 38,591	'Memories Of You' it will appear very high in my countdown, but as I was already taken in by songs from both MRD and TDJ (also still to come on my EOY), the idea of a collab between them was an exciting one, and it's true to both their styles with them both shining on it. I've only recently seen the lyrics added to Spotify after I'd tried to decipher them, but that break at around 4:30 for the middle eight with both their vocals is gut wrenching. Plenty of other highlights in the last 10 songs, not least 'Escapism.' deservedly proving popular in these EOYs. I may have voted too soon in the ETOTW poll Sam Quealy appeared in, but I did cast a vote to Mr. Sosa in the respective week as I spotted there was a bit of a tune afoot! KOMPROMAT of course got my 18 in BJSC, love the twinkly synths and hypnotic feel - I'd restricted my weekly chart to songs from the last 3 years, but expanded it to the last 5 for the last few weeks, so that made my top 10, and if I'd done so earlier, Kap Bambino's frenzy of a tune might have made my top 15 too despite getting 10 from me - that contest was stacked!


Jade View member profile	10th January 2024, 10:34 PM Post #53
I wanna keep all of your charm in a canister Pronouns: She/her Joined: 18 January 2011 Posts: 60,201 User: 12,810	QUOTE(Ansel @ Jan 9 2024, 10:45 PM) Like you've said, Escapism is a great piece of storytelling - so nice to see RAYE continuing to do well after all the label troubles she had, and with something that sonically stands out so much! Seven Swords was a great Kathaldazia banger too, as expected. quite, I'm so happy that she's been able to properly explore the music she truly wanted to make and do so well with it too. What a year it was for Kathaldazia . thank you for commenting <3 QUOTE(jimwatts @ Jan 10 2024, 07:50 PM) 'Memories Of You' it will appear very high in my countdown, but as I was already taken in by songs from both MRD and TDJ (also still to come on my EOY), the idea of a collab between them was an exciting one, and it's true to both their styles with them both shining on it. I've only recently seen the lyrics added to Spotify after I'd tried to decipher them, but that break at around 4:30 for the middle eight with both their vocals is gut wrenching. Plenty of other highlights in the last 10 songs, not least 'Escapism.' deservedly proving popular in these EOYs. I may have voted too soon in the ETOTW poll Sam Quealy appeared in, but I did cast a vote to Mr. Sosa in the respective week as I spotted there was a bit of a tune afoot! KOMPROMAT of course got my 18 in BJSC, love the twinkly synths and hypnotic feel - I'd restricted my weekly chart to songs from the last 3 years, but expanded it to the last 5 for the last few weeks, so that made my top 10, and if I'd done so earlier, Kap Bambino's frenzy of a tune might have made my top 15 too despite getting 10 from me - that contest was stacked! Looking forward to the witnessing the MRD impact in your chart! Totally agree that the middle eight of 'Memories Of You' is such a moment. Yes it's wonderful that 'Escapism.' is so popular on the forum, transcending music tastes. It's funny that me, you and Kath all admit to having a moment where we voted for a song in those polls that we later changed our minds about, that growing power. Thank you for the KOMPROMAT (and Kap Bambino!) support, the 18 swap with you was a highlight of the latest contest . thank you for commenting <3


Brer View member profile	11th January 2024, 07:46 PM Post #54
is my brain across your walls? Joined: 14 February 2009 Posts: 115,097 User: 8,300	Jadakissnia entries dropping out thick and fast now! Good that Odd Nosdam is among the top 2 of them here though. FLESH and Kap Bambino are another two of the songs that are close for my 5th-8th faves of the bunch, the former got 8 points from me and the latter 7, but I think I do actually like the latter more now! 'Veiled' is another very good witch house track but perhaps a little overshadowed by Radost Moja whose song feels a bit more distinct, while 'Forever' has only grown on me over time, as I commented at the time it's good to have a Crystal Castles style song that doesn't have the baggage of being attached to Ethan Kath. As I'm sure you could guess from it being a very rare one of your entries I didn't vote for 'Niemand' is my least favourite but it's still decent, hopefully 2024 will kick off with you returning to my votes anyway Sam Quealy is another great BJSC entry in this section ofc, the bullet point style vocal delivery over banging production reminding me a lot of my own Minuit Machine entry. Also love the music video for this one (and for 'Forever', both among the most memorable visuals of the year in the contest). BJSC aside I had actually already heard all the other songs in this section too but still gave a relisten the other day to refresh my memory - not going to turn down an excuse to relisten to 'Escapism.' being one of the best big mainstream hits of the decade so far and 'Be On Your Way' which still gives me goosebumps every time (and indeed feeling like an even more special song now with the memories of the Easter meetup attached) Shocked to see them both outside the top 40 here when they were both #1s for you, although I suppose the former had some of its run stuck in 2022 iirc? I can see why the Mr. Sosa song was a slow burner for you as it was sounding better than I remembered on this relisten as well, another fab melancholy banger. James Blake of course serving fire as ever, there was another song from the album with similar vibes that I liked even more ('I Want You To Know') but 'Fall Back' is definitely up with my faves on the album too (and a real shame the album ended up being quite overlooked, both commercially of course but also quite disappointing I haven't seen it mentioned much in the year end album writeups / videos :'(). I wasn't initially sure this Mitski era would be for me since I only got into her previous album which was quite a new sound for her and this was more a return to her older sound / more country influence but ended up enjoying this album just as much if not more than the last one and 'I'm Your Man' is one of the best from it, all the references to dogs in the lyrics leading up to the barking dogs sample at the end is a nice touch. And was cool to see you taking so much to that Zanias song, I ended up liking the followup 'Metrics' a bit more but this one is still a fab dark synthpop song.


Jade View member profile	11th January 2024, 08:01 PM Post #55
I wanna keep all of your charm in a canister Pronouns: She/her Joined: 18 January 2011 Posts: 60,201 User: 12,810	QUOTE(Brer @ Jan 11 2024, 07:46 PM) Jadakissnia entries dropping out thick and fast now! Good that Odd Nosdam is among the top 2 of them here though. FLESH and Kap Bambino are another two of the songs that are close for my 5th-8th faves of the bunch, the former got 8 points from me and the latter 7, but I think I do actually like the latter more now! 'Veiled' is another very good witch house track but perhaps a little overshadowed by Radost Moja whose song feels a bit more distinct, while 'Forever' has only grown on me over time, as I commented at the time it's good to have a Crystal Castles song that doesn't have the baggage of being attached to Ethan Kath. As I'm sure you could guess from it being a very rare one of your entries I didn't vote for 'Niemand' is my least favourite but it's still decent, hopefully 2024 will kick off with you returning to my votes anyway Sam Quealy is another great BJSC entry in this section ofc, the bullet point style vocal delivery over banging production reminding me a lot of my own Minuit Machine entry. Also love the music video for this one (and for 'Forever', both among the most memorable visuals of the year in the contest). BJSC aside I had actually already heard all the other songs in this section too but still gave a relisten the other day to refresh my memory - not going to turn down an excuse to relisten to 'Escapism.' being one of the best big mainstream hits of the decade so far and 'Be On Your Way' which still gives me goosebumps every time (and indeed feeling like an even more special song now with the memories of the Easter meetup attached) Shocked to see them both outside the top 40 here when they were both #1s for you, although I suppose the former had some of its run stuck in 2022 iirc? I can see why the Mr. Sosa song was a slow burner for you as it was sounding better than I remembered on this relisten as well, another fab melancholy banger. James Blake of course serving fire as ever, there was another song from the album with similar vibes that I liked even more ('I Want You To Know') but 'Fall Back' is definitely up with my faves on the album too (and a real shame the album ended up being quite overlooked, both commercially of course but also quite disappointing I haven't seen it mentioned much in the year end album writeups / videos :'(). I wasn't initially sure this Mitski era would be for me since I only got into her previous album which was quite a new sound for her and this was more a return to her older sound / more country influence but ended up enjoying this album just as much if not more than the last one and 'I'm Your Man' is one of the best from it, all the references to dogs in the lyrics leading up to the barking dogs sample at the end is a nice touch. And was cool to see you taking so much to that Zanias song, I ended up liking the followup 'Metrics' a bit more but this one is still a fab dark synthpop song. I thought you may approve of Odd Nosdam still being in the running . I totally get what you mean about the Radost Moja song feeling more distinctive (who could forget the cursed fan-made visuals also) even if I love both a lot, so I understand why it performed better in the contest. Intrigued to see what you will think of my first entry of 2024! I'm excited to go orchestral again, I don't think I have been down that route since Somnium, so it's been a good 5 years now. Oh yes I see what you mean about the delivery comparison between Sam Quealy and Minuit Machine, perhaps bullet points are the key to a top 3 hit Ooh yes I hadn't thought about 'Escapism.' having a split run, that definitely would've harmed it a bit. I was shocked about Daughter's position here too as it was a big favourite but I think my chart runs at the start of the year were a bit more ruthless as a lot of #1s from early 2023 have dropped out, including 'Kerosene' and 'Gates of Heaven' too. Glad 'Tamagotchi Fantasy' has proven to be a grower for you too! I'm also disappointed by the lack of acknowledgement of James' album in EOY lists :'( at least you get it x I agree that Mitski's latest album is an improvement on Laurel Hell even if 'The Only Heartbreaker' remains such a big favourite. 'Metrics' is a good'un too tbh <3 haven't heard a bad Zanias song to date. thank you for commenting x


Jade View member profile	11th January 2024, 08:37 PM Post #56
I wanna keep all of your charm in a canister Pronouns: She/her Joined: 18 January 2011 Posts: 60,201 User: 12,810	TOP 100 SONGS: 40-31 eK1eskbujWI 40. Dua Lipa - Houdini \| 254 points 39. ROSALÍA - LLYLM \| 258 points 38. Beyoncé - AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM (feat. Kendrick Lamar) \| 265 points 37. Slowdive - the slab \| 266 points 36. ROSALÍA & Rauw Alejandro - VAMPIROS \| 275 points (peak: #3) 35. Waterbaby - Strawberry Jam \| 275 points \| (peak: #1) 34. Doja Cat - Attention \| 284 points 33. Taylor Swift - Say Don't Go (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault) \| 295 points 32. Eartheater - Pure Smile Snake Venom \| 297 points 31. HighSchool - Colt \| 303 points I was eagerly anticipating a brand new album cycle from Dua Lipa after Future Nostalgia became my favourite record of 2020. Finally the wait was over in late 2023 as lead single 'Houdini' was released with assistance from Kevin Parker and Danny L Harle on production. This trio excited me greatly and thankfully they did create some magic together. Dua was back with freshly dyed red hair and upbeat pop synths, but with a more psychedelic edge than her previous releases. 'Houdini' is of course named after the famous escape-artist and she creates parallels between his acts and her own attitude to dating, as she confidently delivers: "prove you got the right to please me" otherwise she'll "go Houdini". The production peaks in the final minute or so as the synths become more layered and trademark Tame Impala style guitars get some time to shine. Just like 'Don't Start Now', Dua continues the trend of this lead single peaking at #2 in both the official U.K. chart and in my own weekly personal chart. ROSALÍA released a standalone single entitled 'LLYLM' at the start of the year to promote her collaboration with Coca Cola. I managed to buy a few cans of this limited edition flavour and honestly... wouldn't recommend, but I did preserve the empty pink cans, so have some ROSALÍA merchandise that wasn't just purchased at her tour. I was a little worried that this was going to be a sell-out English language moment to capitalise on the success of 'DESPECHÁ', but it instead turned out to be Spanglish. It sounds like ROSALÍA is down bad with an unrequited crush in this song as she states: "cover me in a dream, I'll be yours or fantasy". The Spanish verses have a flamenco feel to them with the handclaps alongside ROSALÍA's signature vocal style. The chorus morphs into a more poppy, breezy English language singalong. I do enjoy the fun of this but must admit that my favourite section of the song is the darker middle 8. 'AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM' was one of my favourite tracks on Beyoncé's latest album RENAISSANCE, so I was delighted that not only was it receiving a push, but also a remix alongside my favourite hip-hop artist. Kendrick Lamar rides the beat effortlessly and contributes a fun, poetic flair. When I first saw this song title I thought the contents would be politically motivated, but instead, it's a celebration of self-love and worth. Beyoncé is comparing her own addictiveness to drugs and states: "you can't get no higher than this" to a love interest. I admire the way she slips between rapping and singing throughout and completely owns it. I really enjoy the mixture of hip-hop beats and fun pop melodies, with a lot of hi-hat for good measure. Slowdive arrive as a band in the countdown now following the appearance of a Rachel Goswell feature earlier. I associate a lot of their material with being quite hazy shoegaze, but 'the slab' shows off a heavier side to their talents. This song mixes irresistible guitar melodies, drums and muffled vocals which come together to provide a very atmospheric feel. The band said they wanted 'the slab' to quite literally be a "slab of music" and effectively convey a dense sound. 'VAMPIROS' is ROSALÍA's highest placement in my EOY this year, outdoing #1 single 'LLYLM' despite a peak of #3 itself. This was one of three songs to be taken from a joint-EP called RR alongside now ex-flame Rauw Alejandro. Lyrically they swerve stereotypical loved up comparisons and instead opt for vampiric imagery, where they are immortal and take on the night together. I thought the production of this song was easily the most interesting on the EP with its experimental reggaeton sound that noisily explodes later on. My favourite ROSALÍA vocal moment is probably her wailing-style noises in the lead up to the production breaking down at the end. 'BESO' was the hit of the project but this darker companion had my heart and thankfully got a music video of its own in time. 'Strawberry Jam' by Waterbaby is the first of two back-to-back #1s from my chart to drop out now. This was Jadakissnia's biggest hit in the BuzzJack Song Contest last year and sole top 10 result of 2023, finishing in 9th place. This London-based sister duo provide 7 minutes of heaven with a track they describe as a "mood swing". They invite the listener through a range of moods and scenarios, right now: "feels a lot like learning how to drive, it gets easier every time" feels the most relevant to me, minus the occasional bump in the road. I love the building experimental electronic sound throughout and ethereal Kate Bush style vocals. I'm thrilled that this translated so well in BJSC. Just one of my song contest entries remains now. Doja Cat achieved her first chart-topper for me with 'Attention'. I was instantly hooked on this time warp back to the 90s, from the gorgeous trip-hop production to the walking-down-the-street music video, reminiscent of something from the time like 'Unfinished Sympathy' or 'Bitter Sweet Symphony'. She began the Scarlet era with a pivot back to rap, where she takes on criticism - for example the change in her appearance - head on and with humour in places, such as "I just paid your bill with a reply". She tackles the chorus in a contrasting, delicate fashion coupled with the beautiful sounds of a harp within the production. I'm happy that she didn't compromise her artistic vision here to score a hit as this was the perfect lead for me. 1989 is my favourite Taylor Swift album (making up the holy trinity alongside folklore and evermore) so it was unsurprisingly the re-recording project I was looking forward to the most. 'Say Don't Go' ended up being the vault track that grabbed my attention the most. I adore the melody, crashing drums and Taylor's range of vocals here, from the lower register in the verses to the echoey extras that accompany the chorus. This song was written alongside Diane Warren and seems to detail a relationship that was fragile and insecure. The following lyrics: “Halfway out the door, but it won’t close. I’m holding out hope for you to say don't go" encapsulate Taylor's own longing so well, while the other party had lead her on. I first discovered Eartheater when 'Scripture' was entered to an edition of BJSC that I hosted. This sound excited me a lot and I'm so glad I continued to follow her. In 'Pure Smile Snake Venom' she takes the mature approach of admitting "I choose not to bite you, in spite of my venom welling up" after she has been wronged. I admire her serpentine vision in the lyrics, plus the colourful themes of the video, which feels up close and personal yet also intense. Sega Bodega kills it on production duties as ever with the light-and-shade approach to the future garage production, which works very well alongside the sensual vocals. I was late to the accompanying album Powders but it's well worth a listen. I discovered HighSchool through the track 'Only A Dream' but ended up loving 'Colt' even more. It is gloriously gothic in mood yet also fuses italo-disco sounds in amongst the distinctive guitar work. The song is about the fragility that comes with the start of a new relationship - the mixture of daunting feelings and butterflies. I feel like the repetitive "I'm falling in love" section towards the end is so effective at capturing that vulnerability. This song was later sent to an edition of anonymous guitar contest Nuggets on the forum but I couldn't bring myself to penalise it despite already knowing it, so it received my top marks.


PeteFromLeeds View member profile	11th January 2024, 08:51 PM Post #57
Buy yourself a car, and a house in Devon Joined: 6 May 2016 Posts: 23,905 User: 23,247	Giving Colt a listen now, it's sounding pretty nice! The electronic sound combined with those guitars and drums (and of course the distorted vocals) make for an enjoyable listen.


Ansel View member profile	11th January 2024, 09:33 PM Post #58
BuzzJack Gold Member Pronouns: he/him Joined: 22 May 2020 Posts: 2,813 User: 106,739	That whole recent section really loved what Kendrick brought to AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM, the original doesn't sound right now and I also really like that they extended the song to fit him in rather than cutting out part of Beyonce's verses. Initially I was all about BESO when RR came out but eventually switched to VAMPIROS, love the dark industrial sound that makes it feel so late-night.


Jade View member profile	11th January 2024, 10:15 PM Post #59
I wanna keep all of your charm in a canister Pronouns: She/her Joined: 18 January 2011 Posts: 60,201 User: 12,810	QUOTE(PeteFromLeeds @ Jan 11 2024, 08:51 PM) Giving Colt a listen now, it's sounding pretty nice! The electronic sound combined with those guitars and drums (and of course the distorted vocals) make for an enjoyable listen. Glad you're liking the sound of 'Colt', Pete agree that its mix of sounds is really special <3 thank you for commenting! QUOTE(Ansel @ Jan 11 2024, 09:33 PM) That whole recent section really loved what Kendrick brought to AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM, the original doesn't sound right now and I also really like that they extended the song to fit him in rather than cutting out part of Beyonce's verses. Initially I was all about BESO when RR came out but eventually switched to VAMPIROS, love the dark industrial sound that makes it feel so late-night. I did think this was easily the most BuzzJack-friendly section so far #LetsGoLadies x omg same, I always have to listen to both 'AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM' and 'Bad Blood' in remixed form now! Totally agreed that it's well thought out and properly embeds him into the song <3 glad that you got into 'VAMPIROS' as well, what a stomper! thank you for commenting *.


Popchartfreak View member profile	12th January 2024, 10:32 AM Post #60
BuzzJack Legend Joined: 18 July 2012 Posts: 22,856 User: 17,376	We don't have a lot of chart overlap these days, but there are some! The Grants is a goodie, Now & Then a big chart-topper for me, Houdini is fab, and a couple of others, so I may well end up with a 10% overlap yet when I get round to doing my 100 (I usually wait for tracks to drop out my charts so they get full runs)!