Not That Kind of Rate: Anastacia | Finished

Sprockrooster

Sprockrooster

We are losing a single as final cut of the day. A single that deservedly belongs to the lower rankings of her singles to be fair. It did not deserve to be higher than Dream On though. It is our first song with a 6 as lowest score.
















Leaderboard Trajectory: #84 - #85 - #85 - #88 - #83 - #69 - #60 - #54 - #54

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Made For Lovin' You
Average: 7,58 [25/29 from the songs who were in the singles rate]
Average in singles rate: 6,25 [19/29 from the songs who were in the singles rate]

Highest: 10 @RUNAWAY / @MilesAngel
Lowest: 6,0 @Sprockrooster / @robertoy / @Disco Tears / @soratami
Sprocky's score: 6,0
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Compared to the singles rate this song now tumbled compared to the songs were in both rates. From inside the top 20 to outside the top 25. It did have a lower average then, but that is a more similar trend we have seen and continue to. Also, this song had quite the slowburn on the leaderboard as it was behind Dream On and Best of You for most of the voting period, but those final voters really pushed this further. Made For Lovin' You is the fourth and final single of the debut era. Only the Dutch speaking part of Belgium got this charting in the top where elsewhere top 40 was hardly achieved. There was not a strong push for this song. It did got a music video, but that was a collage of several live performance (festival gigs and also pre-show performance for Bon Jovi’s Tour).

This never felt as a standout on the album to me despite it being catnip for my taste: R&B/Soul. It just feels just a bit subpar to similar R&B/Soul releases from the same time by other artists. It is however produced by dream team Watters and Biancaniello – that also curated I’m Outta Love. So in comparison, this becomes a bit bleak. I think @berserkboi agrees with me "Starts off okay but plods along and isn’t that impressive!" @londonrain is liking this though "The production needs a little bit of amping up but I can't fault the vocals on this. A cute little bop." @Maki sees something I do not see "This sounds like it tries to replicate the first two singles from this album, but comes off notably weaker than them. Nonetheless, it remains a mild bop. Actually, the funk influences make it stand out a bit. Great and pretty catchy chorus." I can see it being a bit similar to the title track but not the debut single. But yes, it is notably weaker. That we can agree on.


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Tomorrow we will find out which three tracks are the last one we will lose before the top 50. One album will not be happy though. I will say that Not That Kind is safe so it walks into the top 50 with 4 tracks.
 
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Maki

Maki

Oncoming Train - 9
~ Ah, this gem absolutely didn't deserve to be so mistreated in this rate. It's in my top 5 songs from "Resurrection" and it irks me a lot to see it just miss on that placement. Such a well done ballad with fantastic vocals and lovely melody. The sad edge it has definitely helps. And that final chorus makes me wish I bumped its score a bit - at least it would've broken the tie.

Overdue Goodbye - 7,25
~ This one seems to be generally liked among her fans. It's a bit of a quirky outlier of the album and a nice addition. It's not among my favourites, but it's very cute. I don't mind the reprise, either. @bonnieetclyde hit the nail on the head with that autumn comparison. Some of the tracks from "Freak of Nature" really have that cozy, autumn-y feel which perfectly matches with the album artwork.
Surprised that "How Come the World Won't Stop" outlasted "Overdue Goodbye", since it's definitely weaker than it. I hope we see the back of that one tomorrow (it's among my lowest remaining scores, by the way).



I think that "Evolution" not losing a track today means it will lose multiple songs tomorrow.
 
Sprockrooster

Sprockrooster

The autumn leaves are falling. And Freak of Nature loses another track:
















Leaderboard Trajectory: #61 - #58 - #47 - #41 - #55 - #53 - #52 - #51 - #53

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How Come The World Won't Stop
Average: 7,59
Highest: 10 @Disco Tears / @berserkboi
Lowest: 5,0 @londonrain
Sprocky's score: 8,0
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This track is rather obscure. It only appears on this album and is never performed before. I have to say I quite like it. I love it actually. But never seek it out on it’s own. She sings beautifully and the production really supports her vocals. But for the rest it feels a bit out there. It lacks an umph to really take it further. I do feel like the song is great connector. Lyrically the song is a sister song to both Who’s Gonna Stop The Rain and Rearview. Many lyrical parts reflect back into tracks she made later ‘Time’, ’Pain’, ‘Caught In The Middle’ and also dreaming of you referencing ‘I Dreamed You’. She states she doesn’t know where she belongs and she literally has a song called ‘Where Do I Belong’. She talks about the change of the seasons (hello Seasons Change). All of them are hardly intended connections, but it does stand out on this track.

@Maki has another song this connects too "Sonically, this is like a cheaper and less interesting version of "Overdue Goodbye". Apart from the vocals, everything about this track is average. It's a very pleasant song, so I can't tank it, of course. Oh, the middle-8 is so pretty and made me bump my score a bit." @londonrain keeps it short "This is nice. That's it. That's the commentary." @livefrommelbs makes a very good point "As much as I love Ana's more bombastic vocal moments, restrained performances like this one are especially divine." Yeah, she pulls it off grand! Highest scorer @berserkboi gets the final word "Many will call this boring, but I am getting ‘Dawson’s Creek End Of Episode credits’ and feeling nostalgic for that sound!"

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Maki

Maki

Made for Lovin' You - 8
~ Yeah, knowing that a solo single was leaving, I knew it was either this, "I Can Feel You" or "Boom" (or even "Caught in the Middle"). This is a great song, despite feeling a bit derivative of her own music, especially her first hits. Since this wasn't only an album track, so I can't say it's a good filler track. Perhaps it's suitable to call it a 'filler single' of some sort, since it's nothing too notable, but still bops. The chorus is catchy and I like her delivery, despite the production lacking a bit (like @londonrain mentioned). Impressive that it scored so consistently and no one gave it a lower score than a 6.
And even though the first two singles are definitely better than it, "Cowboys & Kisses" is not.
 
londonrain

londonrain

Staff member
Maki said:
Made for Lovin' You - 8
~ Yeah, knowing that a solo single was leaving, I knew it was either this, "I Can Feel You" or "Boom" (or even "Caught in the Middle").
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Boom?
Caught In The Middle?

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MilesAngel

MilesAngel

Made For Lovin' You - 10. Well done final voters for pushing this into the 50's. This is just happy and upbeat and Anastacia's vocals are filled with such joy. It makes me feel good, especially when singing and bopping along. The best thing is the prominent funky bass which opens the song and continues throughout.

How Come The World Won't Stop - 9.5. Ah, I adore this. The guitar is delicately pretty and the vocals are filled with sincere earnest emotion. But it's the lyrics that really get to me; they use some nice imagery and have a real melancholy about them, yet with a sense of trying to move forward.
 
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Sprockrooster

Sprockrooster

@Maki mentioned that he would like to see an Evolution track go. It is one of the albums with more songs left alongside (Anastacia and Heavy Rotation). Or do we see that latter album lose one now too.
















Leaderboard Trajectory: #66 - #70 - #68 - #49 - #56 - #63 - #53 - #49 - #52

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Stamina
Average: 7,61
Highest: 10 @pop3blow2
Lowest: 5,5 @MarkB
Sprocky's score: 9,0
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The fact this track only touched upon the top 50 twice slightly is disgusting. It deserved much more than the placement here. Stamina was actually the original title track for the Evolution album. I wish they kept it like that, but Anastacia called it too clinical. If it would have been the actual title track then it sadly was the first one to go. I do feel like it embodies rather well the theme of the album (moving on and looking forward). It also shows there is a reason that held her back in the past, but despite that she has the stamina to hold on. However she also needs stamina to deal with those past issues. Throw bricks at her life and she will pass around them. It is empowering just like her perseverance. She is a survivor and at the end of the song she has the stamina. The juxtaposition of this ache, but also overcoming that ache is a running theme throughout her career. So I love how Stamina ties into all of that. @londonrain is continuing on this "An effective use of an unusual song title. Well done all round." Greatly written. @Maki be careful what you wish for cause is this track you wanted to go? "I like the little flourishes in the production, but this is very Eurovision-esque in a basic way. The middle-8 is great and my favourite part of the song ('a little longer...' echo is especially cool)." Based on this commentary I would say no. Looking at his 7,25 score I would say yes? @berserkboi says "This is a beautiful melody! Interesting outlook!"

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Sprockrooster

Sprockrooster

Robsolete said:
Wait, I Can Feel You beat Made For Lovin' You??
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Yes! And just like that I Can Feel You walks into the Anastacia top 50 as decided by PJ. Cause we are going back for the final cut of the day ánd before the top 50 to an album we have seen before. The song has the honour to be my final track to leave where I am the lowest scorer.
















Leaderboard Trajectory: #112 - #106 - #80 - #83 - #73 - #70 - #63 - #47 - #51

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Nobody Loves Me Better
Average: 7,62
Highest: 10 @Laurence
Lowest: 5,0 @Sprockrooster / @Hybridcookie / @Lost Boy
Sprocky's score: 5,0
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This started outside of the top 100 and should have fucking stayed there. THE NAMES IT TOOK. Placed halfway on the tracklist of Evolution after a big ballad this uptempo track does not have me bopping while it had the perfect leadup for it. It is just so weird. Not that I have something against that (hello Mowgli’s Road), but it just lacks the vocal dedication. She sounds sort of bored. Lyrically the song is rather on the nose. She has found someone that loves her better than anyone before. Well, you go girl. She loves it though cause it got on most of the setlists for the Evolution Tour. Well, that’s sad as megabops as Reckless never got that chance. The fact it did rather well here... I just. @Maki does the absolute most in my opinion "Those distorted vocals are a bit distracting, the pre-chorus makes me cringe, but the chorus is so joyful. Very summery and jolly. I actually think this could've been a cute single, despite not being among my favourite tracks." A single. SIS! Boxer is right there! @berserkboi keeps it short "Very nice!" Meh.

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We will start the top 50 with some drama. Three very divisive tracks are leaving.
 
Sprockrooster

Sprockrooster

We only have rarities left for 2 EP's. Songs that should be released everywhere or live performances that should get better quality on youtube at least.


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SPROCKITIES EP #7: Heavy Rotation Era
01 = Calling All Angels (re-mastered)
02 = Beautiful Messed Up World
03 = Dream On (at Winter Olympics Torino 2006) [re-mastered]
04 = Jesus Christ Superstar (live at Concert for Diana)
05 = Barracuda (live with Heart)​
 
Sprockrooster

Sprockrooster

TOP 50
NOT THAT KIND ERA [4/16]
Not That Kind
I’m Outta Love
Cowboys & Kisses
Who's Gonna Stop The Rain
Love Is Alive
I Ask Of You
Wishing Well
Made For Lovin’ You
Black Roses
Yo Trippin
One More Chance
Same Old Story
Late Last Night
Nothin’ At All
Baptize My Soul
Underdog 2001

FREAK OF NATURE ERA [6/15]
Freak of Nature
Paid My Dues
Overdue Goodbye
You’ll Never Be Alone
One Day In Your Life
How Come The World Won’t Stop
Why’d You Lie To Me
Don’tcha Wanna
Secrets
Don’t Stop (Doin It)
I Dreamed You
Boom
I Thought I Told You That (Feat. Faith Evans)
Someday My Prince Will Come

ANASTACIA ERA [10/16]
Seasons Change
Left Outside Alone
Time
Sick and Tired
Heavy On My Heart
I Do (feat. Sonny of P.O.D.)
Welcome To My Truth
Pretty Little Dum Dum
Sexy Single
Rearview
Where Do I Belong
Maybe Today
Get Ready
Twisted Girl
The Saddest Part
Underground Army

PIECES OF A DREAM ERA [4/5]
Ben Moody & Anastacia – Everything Burns
Pieces of a Dream
Eros Ramazotti & Anastacia – I Belong To You (Il Ritmo Della Passione)
In Your Eyes
Megamix

HEAVY ROTATION ERA [7/13]
I Can Feel You
The Way I See It
Absolutely Positively
Defeated
In Summer
Heavy Rotation
Same Song
I Call It Love
All Fall Down
Never Gonna Love Again
You’ll Be Fine
Beautiful Messed Up World
Naughty

IT'S A MAN'S WORLD ERA [1/11]
Ramble On
Best of You
Sweet Child o’Mine
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
One
Back In Black
Dream On
Use Somebody
You Give Love A Bad Name
Wonderwall
Black Hole Sun

RESURRECTION ERA [5/15]
Staring at the Sun
Lifeline
Stupid Little Things
I Don’t Want To Be The One
Evolution
Pendulum
Stay
Dark White Girl
Apology
Broken Wings
Other Side Of Crazy
Oncoming Train
Resurrection
Left Outside Alone, Part 2
Underdog 2014

EVOLUTION ERA [5/13]
Caught In The Middle
Redlight
Stamina
Boxer
My Everything
Nobody Loves Me Better
Reckless
Not Coming Down
Before
Pain
Why
Boomerang
Higher Livin’

MISCELLANEOUS [8/17]
David Morales & Anastacia – Forever Luv
Omar Sosa & Anastacia – Mi Negra, Tu Bombón
Crushin
Love Is A Crime
Amandla
Calling All Angels
Ben’s Brother & Anastacia – Stalemate
Dima Bilan & Anastacia – Safety
Natalia & Anastacia – Burning Star
What Can We Do (Deeper Love)
Tony Moran & Anastacia – If I Was Your Boyfriend
Take This Chance
Army Of Me
Auryn & Anastacia – Who’s Lovin’ You
Umberto Tozzi & Anastacia – Ti Amo
Alex Chistensen & Anastacia – Another night
Alex Christensen, SKI & Anastacia – Mr. Vain

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*Heavy Rotation is holding up pretty well still as the second album now to have the most track in this. WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT? Obviously to everybody's expectation self-titled is now dominating now the fat is trimmed. Also the extra's are doing very well. And another surprise is that It's A Man's World is still here. Clearly You Give Love A Bad Name did not deserve the album it was thrown at.
 
Maki

Maki

Oop the "Evolution" cull really did happen.

How Come the World Won't Stop - 6,25
~ One of my lowest remaining scores, so I'm glad to see it leave. There's just nothing too notable about this one - a pleasant mid-tempo track that evokes the autumn feel of the album. I like the production (guitar sounds very nice) and the middle-8 is great, but that's about it.
Not too surprised it did rather well, since it was ranked as the best album track from "Freak of Nature" (even ahead of "Why'd You Lie to Me") on some random forum I stumbled across a while ago. How random. Makes sense that the title-track surpassed it here, but I still hoped that it would leave earlier (especially since "Don'tcha Wanna" ended up so underrated).


Stamina - 7,25
~ Yes, @Sprockrooster, this can be counted among the songs I was hoping to leave soon, since there are very few remaining songs I scored lower than this one. It's a nice song, but feels very cold and doesn't seem nearly as effective as it could've been. Kind if plods along instead od exploding. Already sounds quite dated, too.
I mean, losing anything below an 8 at this point doesn't hurt and that very much applies to this song, too.


Nobody Loves Me Better - 7,25
~ Such a random song for Sprocky to dislike, but, hey, we like surprises. Perhaps it's too basic for some. That's almost the case with me, but I just think the chorus makes this one so appealing overall. That pre-chorus with trap elements... didn't age well (like more than half of "Evolution"), but it's a fun and cute tune. Not a loss by any means, though.


londonrain said:
Boom?
Caught In The Middle?

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Sorry, but "Boom" is one of my lowest remaining scores. It's weaker than "Made for Lovin' You". Though I wasn't really calling for any of them (so far).
 
MilesAngel

MilesAngel

Stamina - 8.2. The arrangement to this is quite beautiful, with opening piano giving way to beautiful strings and subtle gospel-esque backing vocals. I also really like the electronic ticking rhythm in the background.

Nobody Loves Me Better - 8.7. This is my sixth favourite on the album. It actually gives me hints of a late 70's soul-disco track, especially with those 'Earth, Wind and Fire' style horns. I think the chorus is great.
 
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