Dobbo

Agreed Ashlee's singles >>> Jessica's

I was actually considering starting a topic on this myself. Seems very sus the authorities etc. are playing it down just like they initially did with Covid.

BJSC 124 Host Countries: United States Of Jack, Aeroche & République d’Áskorza Overview With 2 DNQs from the first 3 contests, this was unfortunately our worst ever start to a BJSC year but in a way that completely took off any semblance of pressure to attempt to crack the EOY top 10 for the first time. As such, the remainder of entries for 2020 were likely to be a mixture of random new discoveries and tracks patiently lingering on our Potentials playlist. Following their debut victory, we jetted off to United States of Jack for the first time, which had previously been a relatively active country before our participation but had since made a return to the contest. Sadly however, the trip was curtailed due to personal circumstances for the host, therefore proceedings were subsequently split between past and present moderating nations. Jupiterdonia would ultimately come out victorious, making it back to back debut wins in the contest. There was also an appearance from a little-known song called 'Pink Pony Club' which would go on to become a rather better-known song many years down the line yet failed to qualify, largely in part due to an unfortunate deduction. Dobago's Entry Result: 8th This track very much was an "indirect discovery", by which I mean it came about by chance whilst searching for appropriate entries for the most recent volume of Club Bizarre, which had taken place shortly before and prescribed entries to be within the synthwave subgenre. Synthwave was very much a blind spot area for me prior to that contest but I found out I had quite the fondness for its general sound and atmosphere. This song was one of a handful which I had shortlisted as a potential submission but eventually settled for an alternative entry. Not long afterwards I found myself returning to the track and was completely captivated by its energy and the way it progressively built up to an electrifying climax of glorious dark synths and hair-rising guitar riffs. It simply had to be fast-tracked to the front of the queue prior to the next BJSC and this turned out to be a highly fruitful decision as it scored our first (and only) top 10 of the year but also broke a national record in receiving 5 gold medals in the final. This after surprisingly only finishing 12th in its semi. I still very much enjoy this song and it takes me back to happy memories during an otherwise challenging time period. MASTER BOOT RECORD would go on to later represent and earn our best result in a Nuggets contest with a song I actually prefer overall out of the two. Winning Entry Country: Jupiterdonia Much like with the previous year, it had so far been a barren run of supporting winning entries but this significantly changed in 124 with the crowning of this most fabulous house track. A brooding yet fascinating piece which effectively serves as an instrumental due to the intentionally indecipherable "vocal" refrains scattered throughout, this hits all the right spots in capturing your attention and forcing the replay button upon you. It certainly didn't sound like a winning contender to me but it was extremely pleasing to witness its victory as it showed songs like this could still do the business should the cards fall the right way. We awarded this track a silver medal on its way to a highly satisfying total of 300 points which was all the more important due to its very narrow winning margin of 7 points over runner-up entry 'Spaces' which we had snubbed completely from our votes. This still sounds absolutely brilliant now and it's such an expertly crafted piece of music that it'll likely stand the test of time long into the future of the underground house music scene. 18-Pointer Country: Tartford (result: 40th) This is a track of which I have zero collection of how it goes from title alone but listening to it back now the memories are happily returning. A tense but thrilling, string-laden house epic very much of the ilk you'd expect from the Italian DJ who gave the world a 'Nightmare' in the late 1990s. I'm really surprised this hasn't stayed with me at all post-contest as it's one hell of a fun listen, with both forceful and delicate instrumental segments taking turns at the wheel, topped off with sprinkles of robotic Daft Punk-esque vocals to produce a truly absorbing piece. House music was clearly on the menu for Dobago this contest however since it has remained stronger in my affections in the years since, we have to give the winning track our retrospective gold medal here which certainly matches the overall contrasting affection between them at the time with 'Rock Your Body' undeservedly finishing third from last. Completing the podium was the Carle Rae Jepsen-sounding 'Yeah No' which would have fit snugly among the top tier pop seen in previous recent competitions. The only other big highlight from 124 was 'Welcome To The Neighbourhood' but I have to also give a shoutout to one of a handful of Covid-inspired entries experienced that year in the wholesome and uplifting 'NHS70'.

Shallow till its gone, yuck.

Man I Need dropped out^

Will Young from these 3, marginally weaker than 9 To 5.

On to the Saturdays now.

+5 Michael Jackson - Beat It +4 Tame Impala - Dracula +3 Michael Jackson - Billie Jean +2 Zara Larsson - Midnight Sun +1 Olivia Rodrigo - Drop Dead -1 Sam Fender & Olivia Dean - Rein Me In -2 Justin Bieber feat. Nicki Minaj - Beauty And A Beat -3 Sombr - Homewrecker -4 Alex Warren - FEVER DREAM -5 Zara Larsson - Lush Life

Varsenal.

Tik of the Tok?

They should also make it that you need a 50% increase to go back to SCR like it used to be, not 25%.

Burnley 0Vs2 Aston Villa Crystal Palace 1Vs1 Everton Nottingham Forest 1Vs1 Newcastle United West Ham United 1Vs2 Arsenal Tottenham Hotspur 2Vs1 Leeds United

I definitely prefer the original but I knew the Britney version first so perhaps that helps it in my estimations.

Totally missed this, what's caused Unwritten's resurgence (again)?

Marc traded one more year of dominance and a near unblemished season of missed races for the rest of his career to be blighted by them...

I'm in Bulgaria currently so it's quite prominent on billboards etc around here! I'm not a fan of cycling but a few people I've spoken to are so were quite excited about these first few stages.

I didn't realise both Iran and Tunisia have group stage curses almost on par with the Scots!

Still the dumbest rule of all the dumb rules but life goes on... Not unthinkable that Rein Me In could catch I Believe for total weeks at #1.

I like when old songs blow up and reach a new peak because of it.

Liverpool 3Vs1 Chelsea Brighton & Hove Albion 3Vs0 Wolverhampton Wanderers Fulham 0Vs2 AFC Bournemouth Sunderland 1Vs2 Manchester United Manchester City 3Vs1 Brentford

This one is OK but Come On Over Baby is the much superior post-Genie track

Never liked it!

We back hi x Noah Kahan - Doors (#12) - for him this is actually quite decent but still nothing i'd go out of my way to hear Olivia Dean - Baby Steps (#31) - this is definitely one of the better tracks i've heard from the album Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen - I Can't Love You Anymore (#68) - surprisingly very nice! she is basically the female morgan wallen though so no shock their voices work well together Alyssa Grace - picking petals (#90) - utterly REPULSIVE voice, literally sounds like she's dying wtaf?!?! Jonas Blue and Malive - Edge Of Desire (#91) - jonas blue is still going? not for much longer if this is his best work nowadays... The Second Voice - LET ME BE (#98) - KILL IT! KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!!! Voted Deano & Ella/Morgz.

Christina Milian didn't put out anything good after her first album.

Well I felt that after drawing 1962 it would be a tall order to continue my top 10 streak but lo and behold Dylan did it! Talk about a marmite entry though, only 9 votes of which 7 of them were medal positions - big thanks to the big fans! And this after being vetoed (my original choice was Dick Dale & The Del Tones - Misirlou) makes it especially satisfying. But glad I had a strong back-up, I wouldn't consider myself a big Dylan fan (in fact when I was younger I actively disliked his music lol) but this entry definitely stands out with a timeless feel to it. It really doesn't sound that out of place among the Zach Bryan's in the charts of today and of course the lyrical content still rings true all these years later. Great to see the legendary Tears Don't Lie finish on the podium, this song holds a cult-like status within my friendship group but aside from that it's a 10/10 all out banger so glad it was received well in a song contest on here. Otherwise not a great top 10, esecially the winning song which was one of my least favourites from the whole field oops. But nevertheless a big congrats to dandy who now takes the top spot in the leaderboard! (And jimwatts joins me in equal third if both my memory of the points system & my maths are on point). Big hand to Chez for hosting, I'll need to have a closer read through the posts on each act. Also very shocked that there were more 60s top in the top 10 than 90s songs :O and what the hell happened to Poison Girl Friend?!