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555 [TIE]: THE WEEKND - COMING DOWN:

https://open.spotify.com/track/3PsS445MHcmtroGTstfTbm

Nominator: Player_0 (22/30)

Initial Score: 0 [#594]
Revised Score: 37.41 [#536]
Final Score: 39.20 [#555]

(First Thoughts: I didnt like the original version of this song, but it at least had a random Fate/Stay Night section. Removing that removes the one nice thing I had to say about that; Hey, you know that song you dont likenow its considerably worse! How many points is that worth??

Apparently no points. Its not as bad as some of the other songs on the album, but being a worse version of something I dont like renders this song completely and utterly worthless.)

Looking back, I have to admit that I dont actually hate this. Im still not a fan, clearly, but theres no sense punishing this song just because a better version of it was nominated before. If I try to distance myself from the disappointment of losing the one aspect of the song I actually liked, I find that this is... not actively bad? The lyrics repeat themselves too much, and theres no part of the song that Id say I actually like, but its not so bad that Id refuse to listen to it or anything.

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[Final Thoughts: This is the first eliminated song in which I actually praise his voice. Parts of this song have a very smooth vocal performance and these lists could really use more smooth R&B songs (its not something that gets many songs nominated. I think?).

Unfortunately, as I said, Im not a fan of the lyrical content or how often the title is repeated and removing my favorite part of the original song doesnt help it any. But its the first time I think I could actually see the appealnot for me, but I do kinda, sorta, technically think I get it or can at least acknowledge positive qualities in his voice?

...that sounds like a 40 point writeup, but I stand by this score.]

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555 [TIE]: SIIVAGUNNER - STRIPTEASE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3qTUUsPukI

Nominator: paulg235 (13/15)

Initial Score: 24.04 [#549]
Revised Score: 39.13 [#532]
Final Score: 39.20 [#555]

(First Thoughts: There was probably a time this would have been an easy pick for last place, but Im finding it easier to tolerate after certain other songs.)

Taking two songs I dont like and mixing them together created... a song that I still dont like, but one that likely does better than either of its component songs would have done by themselves. I do not care for the actual version of Persona 4s striptease in the least and Sex Offender Shuffle is... not the worst comedy song Ive ever heard, but not especially funny either. Adding the comedy song dilutes the annoying dance music vibe Striptease is going for, adding actual music makes Sex Offender Shuffle work a bit better as an actual song.

...but its still not all that funny or the type of music I like, so... yeah...

[Final Thoughts: Another song thats just a bit below the 40 point mark. Definitely not bad, but still not quite my thing.

...Also I am aware there was a bit of Snow Halation in here, but I cant find much to say about that outside of a general yes, I did recognize that part.]

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DING! Now entering the 40 point tier.

Im still not a fan of these songs, but I dont really mind them either.
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