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Fun fact: Not one of you has predicted the correct top 10.
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COMPLETE - The Indie/Alt Pop/Not-quite-'Mainstream'-but-still-accessible Girls 2017 Rate!!1
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I know I'm quick to come for Lana but I'm gutted to see 13 Beaches leave. I haven't been able to get "In the ballroom of my mind? Across the county line" entirely out of my head since the album came out.
I've spent the day debating in my head whether I was gonna post a summary for Number One Angel for the next elimination...the answer lies below...
INNOCENT OR GUILTY WILL YOU SAVE ME IF I STAY
SEE THE WORLD IN COLOUR TELL ME EVERYTHING'S OK
CAN I LAY BACK INTO THE DARK
(IN YOUR ARMS BABY YEAH)
15. George Maple - Hero
Average: 8.48
High: 11 x 1 (@NecessaryVoodoo) 10 x 17 (@2014 @happiestgirl @JapaneseJesus @Petty Mayonnaise @haps @CorgiCorgiCorgi @Joe. @Jwentz @Remorque @Oleander @Fantasy @Daniel! @RUNAWAY @beyoncésweave @Slice of Life @A&E)
Low: 4 x 1 (@Sanctuary)
My score: 10
10 voters: 21
20 voters: 14
30 voters: 14
40 voters: 15
50 voters: 14
60 voters: 17
Yes, as tempting as it was to let Hero live another day and finally let the good sis Charli rest, I couldn't be bothered to make the graphic, so Hero it is. When I put this in the rate, I had no idea how well it would do, though pretty much everyone who had encountered this before decided to stan forever upon one listen, so a strong top 20 finish was expected.
Of course, I have to shoutout to my good sis @NecessaryVoodoo for her hustle and sheer WILL to make this song a forum favourite by forcing it down our throats - queen! No but seriously, it worked, didn’t it? It began with embedding the link repeatedly in the monthly charts threads, it then managed to chart for two consecutive months, and now it’s in the top 15 of a rate, beating out songs by Lorde, Lana, St Vincent and MUNA. Talent always WHAT? Wins.
Let us take a moment to look back at everything Miss @NecessaryVoodoo has been saying and preaching and praying and saying:
What is there really to say about this other than that it is perfection? Like, this succeeds in everything it was intended to do, snatch wigs in particular. This is majestic, full of light, sparse and yet massive, delicate and yet powerful...this really does it all. You could even say it does...that. The best part? It comes from a total curveball, someone best known as a feature singer for Flume with no solo hits. This 'feature singer' only went on to create the album Jessie Ware should've, but was too boring, married and maternal to make. We don't talk about the interludes...
In an interview with top Australian radio station Triple J, Miss Maple shared the following about the track:
It’s a song that focuses on the strength in vulnerability. I talk a lot about power and strength and this was my realisation that we often forget that vulnerability is such an important aspect when we talk about strength.
I first came across the sample in the Mylo record, [and] I kinda just sang it in at the end of the song – I used to love it so much when I was out clubbing when I was younger. It ended up on the record and I had to contact the writers and get their permission [to use it]. It was a very interesting experience, but they approved!
Michael17 (7) also thinks 'she sounds like Jessie Ware here. A nice banging beat that is still refreshing. Still, the vocals lack so much energy. Very linear. Her album is quite nice, though.'
Mokitsu (7.5) was taken off-guard it seems: I only know her from the DJ Snake collab so I'm kinda surprise at this direction. Either way it's pleasant and catchy, I like it.
Bleedingheart80 (8) continues the high praise: Ooh, this is really good. The chorus reminds me of MUNA and could easily pass for a MUNA song.
Trouble in Paradise (9) spills a drop of tea: This is THE bop.
sfmartin (9) indirectly thanks @NecessaryVoodoo: I love this, it grows and grows on you. I'm grateful for the discovery. The sample is very effective.
Bangers&Bops (9) also takes an anti-Glazzzhouse and I'm so proud to see it: The sound is very euphoric and is driven by the pulsating synths that make you just want to slow dance by yourself under some strobe lights. What Jessie Ware should be making instead of mom-pop.
Happiestgirl (10) makes me a happy girl by gushing over this stunner, calling it ‘so beautiful!’ yas bitch!
Haps (10) hails this as his ‘all time PJSC bop! Thank you, @Lost Boy’.
I’m not sure what Slice of Life is try’na to say but he gave this a 10 so w/e: I'm always binch to this kind of production dddd.
I now await the extra-ness of @NecessaryVoodoo next post...
INNOCENT OR GUILTY WILL YOU SAVE ME IF I STAY
SEE THE WORLD IN COLOUR TELL ME EVERYTHING'S OK
CAN I LAY BACK INTO THE DARK
(IN YOUR ARMS BABY YEAH)
15. George Maple - Hero
Average: 8.48
High: 11 x 1 (@NecessaryVoodoo) 10 x 17 (@2014 @happiestgirl @JapaneseJesus @Petty Mayonnaise @haps @CorgiCorgiCorgi @Joe. @Jwentz @Remorque @Oleander @Fantasy @Daniel! @RUNAWAY @beyoncésweave @Slice of Life @A&E)
Low: 4 x 1 (@Sanctuary)
My score: 10
10 voters: 21
20 voters: 14
30 voters: 14
40 voters: 15
50 voters: 14
60 voters: 17
Yes, as tempting as it was to let Hero live another day and finally let the good sis Charli rest, I couldn't be bothered to make the graphic, so Hero it is. When I put this in the rate, I had no idea how well it would do, though pretty much everyone who had encountered this before decided to stan forever upon one listen, so a strong top 20 finish was expected.
Of course, I have to shoutout to my good sis @NecessaryVoodoo for her hustle and sheer WILL to make this song a forum favourite by forcing it down our throats - queen! No but seriously, it worked, didn’t it? It began with embedding the link repeatedly in the monthly charts threads, it then managed to chart for two consecutive months, and now it’s in the top 15 of a rate, beating out songs by Lorde, Lana, St Vincent and MUNA. Talent always WHAT? Wins.
Let us take a moment to look back at everything Miss @NecessaryVoodoo has been saying and preaching and praying and saying:
For those who still haven't voted yet, it's not too late to throw a few points at George Maple's Hero OK thank you.
That's Hero, by George Maple.
Hero.
Whew!
We kick off with:
AND TELL ME WHERE DO WE GO WHEN THIS SHIT GETS SO REAL
AND WE CAN'T FIND THE WORDS TO SAY
I'M STANDING HERE IN LIMBO IF THIS IS WHAT WE'RE IN FOR
THEN MAYBE I DON'T WANT IT ANYWAAAYYYYYYYYY
#2. George Maple - Hero
71 Points
Voters: @constantino (10), @NecessaryVoodoo (10), @2014 (9), @beyoncésweave (9), @A&E (8), @Island (8), @Lost Boy (8), @CorgiCorgiCorgi (7), @Robsolete (2)
INNOCENT OR GUILTY WILL YOU SAVE ME IF I STAY
SEE THE WORLD IN COLOUR TELL ME EVERYTHING'S OK
CAN I LAY BACK INTO THE DARK
(IN YOUR ARMS BABY YEAH)
What is there really to say about this other than that it is perfection? Like, this succeeds in everything it was intended to do, snatch wigs in particular. This is majestic, full of light, sparse and yet massive, delicate and yet powerful...this really does it all. You could even say it does...that. The best part? It comes from a total curveball, someone best known as a feature singer for Flume with no solo hits. This 'feature singer' only went on to create the album Jessie Ware should've, but was too boring, married and maternal to make. We don't talk about the interludes...
In an interview with top Australian radio station Triple J, Miss Maple shared the following about the track:
It’s a song that focuses on the strength in vulnerability. I talk a lot about power and strength and this was my realisation that we often forget that vulnerability is such an important aspect when we talk about strength.
I first came across the sample in the Mylo record, [and] I kinda just sang it in at the end of the song – I used to love it so much when I was out clubbing when I was younger. It ended up on the record and I had to contact the writers and get their permission [to use it]. It was a very interesting experience, but they approved!
Michael17 (7) also thinks 'she sounds like Jessie Ware here. A nice banging beat that is still refreshing. Still, the vocals lack so much energy. Very linear. Her album is quite nice, though.'
Mokitsu (7.5) was taken off-guard it seems: I only know her from the DJ Snake collab so I'm kinda surprise at this direction. Either way it's pleasant and catchy, I like it.
Bleedingheart80 (8) continues the high praise: Ooh, this is really good. The chorus reminds me of MUNA and could easily pass for a MUNA song.
Trouble in Paradise (9) spills a drop of tea: This is THE bop.
sfmartin (9) indirectly thanks @NecessaryVoodoo: I love this, it grows and grows on you. I'm grateful for the discovery. The sample is very effective.
Bangers&Bops (9) also takes an anti-Glazzzhouse and I'm so proud to see it: The sound is very euphoric and is driven by the pulsating synths that make you just want to slow dance by yourself under some strobe lights. What Jessie Ware should be making instead of mom-pop.
Happiestgirl (10) makes me a happy girl by gushing over this stunner, calling it ‘so beautiful!’ yas bitch!
Haps (10) hails this as his ‘all time PJSC bop! Thank you, @Lost Boy’.
I’m not sure what Slice of Life is try’na to say but he gave this a 10 so w/e: I'm always binch to this kind of production dddd.
I now await the extra-ness of @NecessaryVoodoo next post...
About ILY2
I mean...just because you're not wrong....
But honestly, I just got back from a 3 day trip with a friend and was sure 1. my 11 would be out (which it isn't, yay!) and 2. I would be scalped bloody. I knew I would be the lowest scorer in a few things. I didn't expect this to be a fav! It's a really good song but I think she should have given it to someone else. Sorry Charles; I love Pop2!
I mean...just because you're not wrong....
But honestly, I just got back from a 3 day trip with a friend and was sure 1. my 11 would be out (which it isn't, yay!) and 2. I would be scalped bloody. I knew I would be the lowest scorer in a few things. I didn't expect this to be a fav! It's a really good song but I think she should have given it to someone else. Sorry Charles; I love Pop2!
Was Hero the best song in this rate? Probably.
Aw, I really loved George Maple! Somewhere between an accessible Sevdaliza/Banks' Goddess if it was just moody electronica if you need a descriptor for the rest of the album. It was one of my favorite debuts last year. I text my friends the "I first discovered men when I was about 15 and he was much older than me, so I was a bit intimidated so I started to play with him. I resisted him - I said I didn't want him - but... I quite liked it" interlude with my friends whenever the Groupchat goes quiet and they need a kii.
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Wow, reading that while bopping to "Hero," sometimes you dance with tears in your eyes.
Also fuck off "Disco Tits"
Also fuck off "Disco Tits"
FUCKKKKKKKKK
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT KIND OF COLD-HEARTED UNEMOTIONAL MERCILESS MONSTER GIVES THIS MASTERPIECE A 4??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Not @NecessaryVoodoo stealing my credits for introducing ‘Hero’ to the PJSC masses and starting the wave.
Also how gutting at this being a page after we opened up about how incredible it is.
Also how gutting at this being a page after we opened up about how incredible it is.
he/him
This is going amazingly.
Let’s get Perfect Places, Homemade Dynamite, Sober and Get Free out before the Top 10 next.
he/him
I only have four 10s left, let me enjoy them ddd (3 are oddly... somehow... Lorde).
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I did that thing where you end up feeling guilty and try to give a few songs a high score from each album and totally overrated Love & Lust For Life when they're kind of boring as hell. I should have knocked 3-4 points off of each.
they&she
2014
Staff member
An explanation? You'll get a snarky K-pop reaction gif at best and you'll like it. Maybe an Ariana gif if you're lucky.
2014
Staff member
scream. I stan you.