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I also think it’s pretty great, it’s getting a bit of a hard time from fans imo

Have to say that the instrumentals album is pretty good, I’m enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would without vocals

Rude not to buy at £3.99!!!

Whichever is better for you Gezza. I’m happy to wait if you want to keep the thread consistent, but also fine with less formatting etc for these final few if you’d just like to get it finished ☺️

Which is your favourite?

I still haven’t bought any… I’ve decided it’s good enough to get but like No Sleep above, I kinda just want the premium one so I’m holding out to see if it gets restocked

I haven’t really voted in this one but how did MGMT not win?!! A genuine classic! Edit - I’d probably say Sugababes is the second best too so not the best final two for me 😢 but I’ll go with Len

It’s a brilliant song and deservedly made #1. Kicked off the True Blue album campaign perfectly <3

Rock Me Amadeus is by far my favourite to appear so far. I can see why some wouldn’t like it but for me it’s a great example of slightly bonkers euro pop that I’m pleased made number one here

Apparently her husband is available in 26 different variants for the next 24 hours only!!

In a bar in the old town in Rethymno and they’re playing Danceteria mixed with Into the Groove. Not enough disco emojis in the world for this.

Oh I thought the setlist seemed okay from what I saw (omission of Into the Sun aside) - what were you hoping to see included? Hope you enjoy it!

I’m on holiday at the moment but I streamed it earlier and I thought it was definitely coherent as an album. I didn’t have anything on first listen that made me think I needed to add it to my Madonna playlist but there’s time yet for individual tracks to grow more. I think that my faves on first listen were Good For the Soul, One Step Away, Danceteria, Read My Lips and Everything. A couple of the ballads at the end were really nice as well.

I’m expecting about 38K. I don’t think it will draw casual fans back in, sadly.

Not sure the date of the song has much relevance to whether anyone should listen to him or not - but that said, I think the fact he was acquitted is the most pertinent evidence there is and I do still listen to him. He definitely was an unusual man though, but I think the songs about his lack of childhood and fame from a ridiculously young age could sort of help explain some of it? I can’t imagine there’s anyone else really who was subjected to the same type of life from such a young age, I personally think it likely had a lasting impact on him one way or another - but difficult to know which way that impacted him or others.

Jealous of any of y’all who are seeing her this week, hope you enjoy! Although a peak at her set list reveals no Into the Sun? A choice has been made!

Congratulations Jim! I did think your entry stood out as the most likely winner, even if I didn’t know who had sent it until just now(!!) It’s a good winner too, I enjoyed it a lot

My top 4 are all in the last 16 so can’t grumble too much…

Awwww Paraguay finished last in the group then. Not totally unexpected I guess but I grew to quite like the track so maybe a little bit sad

Oh actually Stereo Love is a great shout. It reminds me very specifically of European holidays

I’m planning on going sort of goth synth pop. I don’t think it’s likely to do very well, ie not quite pop enough, but I’ve grown to really like it

Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up <3

The Shamen did really well considering they released in the early 90s when sales were much lower. I really like all five of their top 10 singles.

I feel pretty sorry for him. He had an enormous task when he became PM, seems to have done a decent enough job and deserved better than to be torn down after two years.

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