Everything posted by ChrisJK
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Veronica Electronica • Remix Album
I listened to this earlier and won't be going back to it. It's not that I don't like remix projects - You Can Dance and Finally Enough Love were great - but this is just 7 not very good remixes and a demo at the end. I don't like remixes that cut out half of the lyrics or that take the song too far away from the original. With this album, it felt at times like I was listening to faceless dance music with a few Madonna vocals chucked over the top now and again. Certainly something that I could have happily skipped over.
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Tame Impala - Deadbeat
Yes, I am liking this on first listen. Couldn't name another song by them off the top of my head, but sure I would recognise them if I heard them. This feels like a laid back chill dance track which is perfect for... Well... The end of Summer.
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sombr - 12 to 12
This is decent. It's no Undressed, but I don't think it's trying to be. There is a definite 80s feel on this track. Would like to see it do something, but no idea which way this one will go
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Olly Murs - Save Me
Listening to this for first time right now... And it's okay. Undoubtedly not expected to do a single thing chart-wise, but a nice introduction to the new album. Very early Olly sounding, which isn't a bad thing
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Veronica Electronia ● where will it chart?
Yeah, I've gone for Top 50 as well. Only vinyl and streaming won't get Madonna a massively high chart position, surely?
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Least favourite Lady Gaga 3rd single ● ROUND 5
Going to have to be Alejandro now. What a strong Top 4 though.
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Alex Warren - You'll Be Alright, Kid
I haven't listened to this album. I don't really want to. But it looks like it's going to do okay based on the mid-weeks. Probably won't hit 20k though. @Liam Sota - I admire your dedication to the person who appears to be your fave current act. But maybe slightly tone it down, just to save yourself some face? Unless, of course, you are just taking the pi$$ and then job done ✅
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Confidence Man x JADE - Gossip
I do really like this... But I am not expecting it to chart as Confidence Man have never had a UK top 100. With that in mind, the Wednesday release isn't a problem.
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Bedtime Stories ● Survivor Tie-Breaker
Secret. Great song, but I thought a weak lead at the time.
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EastEnders
Oscar is brilliant. Had no idea who he was as I never watched in when he was in it before, but he is an immediately likeable character with only a couple of clunky scenes so far. It felt a little obvious to bring in a new LGBTQ+ character just as they had axed two others, and I do wonder how "bi" they will make him in the long-run. Good casting though. I know it was also obvious, but I like the Callum/Johnny pairing. It's hilarious how they keep telling each other they have to stop and then just immediately start getting it on. I do agree that there was no way Phil would think they were together when they were just on the landing in the pub. They're mates. Them being upstairs didn't mean that were getting it on. And I wondered how fast Jay and Billy can move because it was literal seconds after Phil blew up that they were there.
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Bop Idol 4 - The Results
I am so chuffed that Fleur is Top 10, and has been quite steady inside it throughout - even going as high as #5. Not holding my breath, but would be good to finish inside the top reaches of the contest. Thank you to @awardinary for a 12 points and @Mangø for a 10 points, and the smattering of others who gave Fleur some points so far. She deserved to be a massive UK pop star, and Baby Don't Dance should have been the follow-up to Sax. Shocker that SyCo handled her career so badly.
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Leigh-Anne - Been A Minute
I got a bit bored listening to this. It's fine and all that, but it's just not hitting it for me.
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Sonny Fodera & Jazzy - All This Time
This is okay, but no escaping that it is incredibly generic. Have to say though, I never understand the hate for Jazzy when she gets it. I like just about every song she's ever been on!
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TV Shows you're watching in 2025
Has anyone watched Overcompensating on Amazon Prime? Such a good and funny series.
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ROUND 6: One Direction Solo UK Top 10 Hits Survivor
Sign of the Times for me. A brilliant Harry debut, but I'd rather listen to the others
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Bop Idol 4: Voting (Deadline 23:59 Wednesday 16 July)
ChatGPT ignoring the fact I even exist 😂
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Round 5: Year End Survivor #121
Pixie Lott to go from these
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Round 8: Year End Survivor #120
I've gone Avril here, but that's a tough choice between those three
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EastEnders
I assume you are talking about the viewers who love her, whereas I am referring to no-one in Albert Square liking her. Would anyone welcome back the person who bumped off Mick?
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EastEnders
I really don't want Janine to return. I'm not keen on the character, have no idea why someone keeps returning to a place where no-one really likes her and I always can't wait for her to fall and be gone again. On the Peter subject... Couldn't help but laugh at the women in the pub talking about Waiters in the Buff and Peter overhearing them mention all the young guys on the square... apart from him!!
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Rate Jade's Songs/Singles So Far
AOMD Plastic Box FUFN IT Girl Frozen Midnight Cowboy Fantasy I think PB is over FUFN just because it's there at the moment. The "PB dance" should go viral and it should make the song a hit. But it probably won't.
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Estimated ACR status updates 2025
And one of them is from 1978!!
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Least favourite Lady Gaga 3rd single ● ROUND 3
Going 911 as I really don't have a clue how it sounds
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Justin Bieber - SWAG
I'm looking forward to listening to this. I think after 4 years he'll come back with something pretty decent. Always liked Biebs, and there has to at least be a good 10-track album amongst the 20!!
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Kylie Singles Clash Round 2- 2 Oldies but Goodies
Got To Be Certain. Although I like it more now, Never Too Late was the first Kylie single I didn't like that much 🫣