Random Music Thoughts XXVII: 1D

[Stéphane]

I really like the use of all those great films.

[veritas]

As far as the 10 biggest pop girls in my opinion, I’d rank them: Taylor, Britney, Kelly, Beyonce, Kesha, Pink, Gaga, Rihanna, Adele, Katy
I'd say the first 2's last releases (Red, Femme Fatale) were their best yet, while the rest of them...the worst yet, probably.

[siowafc]

I do think it might be time for an ULTIMATE POLL to settle all of this.

"SINGING FAIL!: Who is the worst performer of all time?!"

Whereby "performer", I mean, female pop star, and by "all time," I mean, the last five minutes.

AD would probably explode.

[Critix]

She has been looking terrrible. Those bangs?

[veritas]

She has been looking terrrible. Those bangs?

[Largo]

I do think it might be time for an ULTIMATE POLL to settle all of this.

"SINGING FAIL!: Who is the worst performer of all time?!"

Whereby "performer", I mean, female pop star, and by "all time," I mean, the last five minutes.

AD would probably explode.

Sio, I don't think that the entire moderating team would ban you quick enough for trying.

Though it'd be funnier than shit.

[VSW]

Alicia Keys' latest album is arguably her best. At first it was difficult to get into it since I was surprised by how laid-back/smooth the whole thing is with no obvious standouts on a first listen. On a second listen, I got hooked. I'm happy she really doesn't compromise her talent and doesn't follow the urban/dance trend and just stays and does what she does best: pure R&B. It's really a somewhat old fashioned yet fresh R&B album that showcases Keys talent as a singer, songwriter and producer. It's also probably the 1st time that one of her albums doesn't really have filler stuff.

[jjj]

This makes me want to check out Metacritic's consensus for careers thus far:
Katy 49, Kesha 63, Kelly/Britney 64, Gaga 66, Beyonce 67, Rihanna 68, Pink 70, Adele 72, Taylor 75

I guess the Album of the Year winners come out on top, though the one who wrote most of Fearless solo edges out the one who didn't write any song from 21 by herself.

[Ben7]

Ke$ha's new album:

Warrior Ew and interminably long
Die Young Grody and a watered-down version of past Ke$ha hits
C’mon Quite catchy if not quite as good as some of her earlier songs
Thinking of You Bleh mostly, but I kinda like the chorus.
Crazy Kids I like the chorus, but the verses are really annoying.
Wherever You Are Chorus makes my head hurt, verses are forgettable
Dirty Love No
Wonderland Boring
Only Wanna Dance An earlier version has been floating around for ages so I’m over it, though it’s nice enough I guess.
Supernatural I kinda like the chorus thoug it’s a bit shrill; the verses aren’t good.
All That Matters Meh
Love into the Light Quite boring
Old Flames More boring
Out Alive Okay verses as they seem to be going somewhere…but that place is a bad chorus (and bridge).
Gold Trans Am Terrible and gross
Last Goodbye Somewhat shrill and flat, but not that bad
Past Lives Dull

Worst Ke$ha outing thus far (I liked her first 6 singles.). I’m rooting for C’mon to be the second single, then…new EP. Some of her leaked demos were way better than the songs here, especially Booty Call.

As far as the 10 biggest pop girls in my opinion, I’d rank them: Taylor, Britney, Kelly, Beyonce, Kesha, Pink, Gaga, Rihanna, Adele, Katy
I'd say the first 2's last releases (Red, Femme Fatale) were their best yet, while the rest of them...the worst yet, probably.

Thanks for that! I loved Ke$ha's last album, so I'm definitely going to check out this new one.

As for Taylor Swift, I'm not a big fan. I walk past the building where they tape Good Morning America fairly often, and when Taylor Swift was on, there were a couple dozen fans camping out in the street - overnight -, just to see her walk in the building the next morning. I really don't understand her appeal.

[makemeameteor]

I guess the Album of the Year winners come out on top, though the one who wrote most of Fearless solo edges out the one who didn't write any song from 21 by herself.

LOL.

The shade, the shade of it all.

[~Jiffy~]

This makes me want to check out Metacritic's consensus for careers thus far:
Katy 49, Kesha 63, Kelly/Britney 64, Gaga 66, Beyonce 67, Rihanna 68, Pink 70, Adele 72, Taylor 75

I guess the Album of the Year winners come out on top, though the one who wrote most of Fearless solo edges out the one who didn't write any song from 21 by herself.

I wouldn't include remix albums in the average score. Gaga's average, in that case, would be 73 for her three studio albums.

[Ben7]

Speaking of Britney, she just posted this on her Facebook. Vevo has certified her of at least 100 million video views, and they gave her an award for it:

[J2DR]

So, Sugababes comeback is REALLY happening! New promotional picture.

[Souler]

So, Sugababes comeback is REALLY happening! New promotional picture.

They're calling themselves "Mutya Keisha Siobhan" since the Zombie Sugababes still have the rights to that name.

[VSW]

Speaking of Britney, she just posted this on her Facebook. Vevo has certified her of at least 100 million video views, and they gave her an award for it:

She's so CUTE!

The interview is also there.

[HoneyDarling]

This makes me want to check out Metacritic's consensus for careers thus far:
Katy 49, Kesha 63, Kelly/Britney 64, Gaga 66, Beyonce 67, Rihanna 68, Pink 70, Adele 72, Taylor 75

I guess the Album of the Year winners come out on top, though the one who wrote most of Fearless solo edges out the one who didn't write any song from 21 by herself.

Eh, sort of, if it had been "21" vs. "Fearles", 21 would have won.

[haqyunus]

So, Sugababes comeback is REALLY happening! New promotional picture.

Oh I didn't know that. Wow, that is great news.

[Vincent Blanchett]

Thanks for that! I loved Ke$ha's last album, so I'm definitely going to check out this new one.

As for Taylor Swift, I'm not a big fan. I walk past the building where they tape Good Morning America fairly often, and when Taylor Swift was on, there were a couple dozen fans camping out in the street - overnight -, just to see her walk in the building the next morning. I really don't understand her appeal.

Well, I can't say I'm surprised...

Speaking of Britney, she just posted this on her Facebook. Vevo has certified her of at least 100 million video views, and they gave her an award for it:

And I didn't know there're awards given out for these things

[filmy]

And I didn't know there're awards given out for these things

Don't make fun of them! Brit looks soooo excited to receive them!

[Vincent Blanchett]

Don't make fun of them! Brit looks soooo excited to receive them!

Well. Uh. Guess those are the "awards" she's received in a looooong loooooooong time.