Everything posted by Brett-Butler
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Friday Chart Predictions
If the eyebrow-raising moment is BTS at #1, I'll be very underwhelmed. I mean, I didn't think it would be Arundhati Roy with a surprise top 10 hit, but I think BTS having a big hit given their fanbase isn't really a surprise.
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Unknown Pleasures XXIX -results-
I knew that RabbitFurCoat's entry was Islet as I bought their album on his recommendation when lockdown began. I think "Geese" works better in the context of the album rather than as a stand-alone track, but still good for a few points.
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Unknown Pleasures XXIX -results-
Thanks for the points Jupiter. Looks like I might have just avoided being a bottom after all.
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Unknown Pleasures XXIX -results-
Listening to the plug session made me realise how normal "Laura Jones" sounded compared to the other songs entered. I think it's great, but it's been a much stronger contest than it has in a while, so probably deserve the bottom placing that's more than certainly coming my way.
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Unknown Pleasures XXIX -results-
"Classic J" felt like several different songs in one, none of which appealed to me.
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Unknown Pleasures XXIX -results-
Colour me shocked that Rollo entered a song that's as long as a half-hour TV show without its ads.
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Unknown Pleasures XXIX -results-
Great stuff. There's only one person that I definitely know sent in their song, so will be interesting to see who sent what.
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Unknown Pleasures XXIX -voting-
I have now "voted".
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London Grammar - Californian Soil
This is a rather nice return. I guess there's only so far that London Grammar can diverge from their usual sound, but I think they've done well here - it actually reminds me of the slightly more dance-y turn that The xx took on their 3rd album.
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The Masked Singer • Series 1
That's a good move. Ken Jeong was the weak link in the 1st series, and Mo is decent from what I know of him.
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Unknown Pleasures XXIX -voting-
What's the link?
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Suedehead's 60 birthday number ones
I did know that one, although I have been on Popmaster twice. Didn't win either time though - apparently Ultravox didn't have a hit with "Reap the Wild Oats". I liked Call On Me and still do, although I knew it before I knew the Steve Winwood song it sampled. The video used to make me wince, although I put that down to my prudish nature rather than anything else.
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Coronavirus Part 4
Ireland has tightened some of its Coronavirus regulations, so I have a feeling that the six counties might end up doing the same soon enough, our R number is above 1, and there's been a few local outbreaks in Co Down, so restrictions could be on the cards.
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Blur: The Best Of SURVIVOR
Really hope "She's So High" stays in for a bit longer, I quite like that song as I've always been a sucker for that shoegaze-y sound, although I can see why others may not like it as much. Went for "On Your Own" this time around.
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I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! • Series 20
I'd say that we might get some of the bigger British stars this year, largely because a lot of them won't have been able to work this year due to the Coronavirus and therefore would be more welcoming of the lucrative I'm a Celeb paycheck that's on offer, especially given that they won't have to give up time flying to and from Australia.
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Coronavirus Part 4
More like Slán Ireland then. ...I'll get my coat.
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Chart Battle Replay: Spiller vs. True Steppers
Out of Your Mind vs Groovejet ? Groovejet every time. Out of Your Mind vs Spiller's gosh-awful follow-up single "Cry Baby"? A bit less cut and dry.
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Unknown Pleasures XXIX -voting-
I only know one there that isn't mine, so a lot of discovery in this.
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Spotify & Apple Music Chart Discussion
Buzzjack needs a ‘It’s a TikTok thing’ button or gif, given how often it’s the answer to many questions in this forum.
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2020 United States Presidential Election Thread
Kamala Harris, who attacked Joe Biden as a racist during the Democratic Primary. What a difference a few months makes. A vote for the Democratic ticket is effectively a vote for the next two presidents, so Harris seemed like the likely choice.
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Suedehead's 60 birthday number ones
I'd guess the Nick Cave collaboration & Robbie Williams collaboration. I didn't like "Can't Get You Out of My Head" at the time, but I can see why it's so popular.
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Coronavirus Part 4
From what I understand, pupils in NI schools won't need to adhere to social distancing (instead, "best spacing" is advised), but the teachers and other adults will.
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Blur: The Best Of SURVIVOR
Went for "For Tomorrow" in this round, although from the looks of votes so far nothing is safe.
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Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Made it through to the final round for the first time today, so I can feel like I've achieved something. Still haven't been able to make it through Slime Climb yet, if I do that then I know I've mastered the game.
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Unknown Pleasures XXIX -confirmations-
Brett-Butler has submitted her entry.