R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U

LoathedVermin72 · Post by **LoathedVermin72** » Mon March 16, 2020 12:49 pm

"Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye ft. Kimbra

VERSUS

"Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor

Anders · Post by **Anders** » Mon March 16, 2020 12:53 pm

Gotye

Norah · Post by **Norah** » Mon March 16, 2020 12:54 pm

Anyone voting for Gotye should be shot.

Anders · Post by **Anders** » Mon March 16, 2020 12:56 pm

Why? It’s the better song.

LoathedVermin72 · Post by **LoathedVermin72** » Mon March 16, 2020 12:57 pm

The Gotye song came out during a time when I was not paying attention to pop music at all, so I’d actually never heard it until I was setting up this tournament! I have to say I thought it was GREAT. Really beautiful song - and a great video too.

NC2U is a very good song too but I’m giving the edge to STIUTK.

Norah · Post by **Norah** » Mon March 16, 2020 1:02 pm

Anders wrote:Why? It’s the better song.

wrong

Kaius · Post by **Kaius** » Mon March 16, 2020 1:06 pm

One of these is a good pop song, the other is emotionally devastating.

Easy choice for NC2U

bada · Post by **bada** » Mon March 16, 2020 1:20 pm

doone · Post by **doone** » Mon March 16, 2020 1:22 pm

Kaius wrote:One of these is a good pop song, the other is emotionally devastating.

Easy choice for NC2U

Post by **Jorge** » Mon March 16, 2020 1:23 pm

One of the most annoying songs of all time versus a gorgeous depiction of loss and mourning. Of course "Nothing Compares 2 U" wins.

EJ · Post by EJ » Mon March 16, 2020 1:24 pm

Kaius wrote:One of these is a good pop song, the other is emotionally devastating.

Easy choice for NC2U

agree on both opinions here

NC2U is an amazing vocal performance

Post by **Jorge** » Mon March 16, 2020 1:25 pm

LoathedVermin72 wrote:The Gotye song came out during a time when I was not paying attention to pop music at all, so I’d actually never heard it until I was setting up this tournament! I have to say I thought it was GREAT. Really beautiful song - and a great video too.

It's Sting singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" through an NPR aesthetic

Anders · Post by **Anders** » Mon March 16, 2020 1:28 pm

It does have a Sting-like quality, but better than any of his songs this past decade.

LoathedVermin72 · Post by **LoathedVermin72** » Mon March 16, 2020 1:41 pm

theplatypus wrote:
LoathedVermin72 wrote:The Gotye song came out during a time when I was not paying attention to pop music at all, so I’d actually never heard it until I was setting up this tournament! I have to say I thought it was GREAT. Really beautiful song - and a great video too.
It's Sting singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" through an NPR aesthetic

Yes it’s very Stingish but I like Sting

Stardog Champion · Post by **Stardog Champion** » Mon March 16, 2020 1:44 pm

Nothing Compares 2 U in what I imagine will be one of my easier votes. That song is soul crushing. The Gotye song is...fine.

Post by **evenslow** » Mon March 16, 2020 1:46 pm

NC2U is obviously the better song. And Prince wrote it.

But if I had the choice of which to listen to right now, I'm going with Mr. Gotye and his soothing, NPR aesthetic.

LoathedVermin72 · Post by **LoathedVermin72** » Mon March 16, 2020 3:47 pm

I just listened to both songs again and I’m gonna say I actually think the Gotye song is significantly better. Musically, it’s far more dynamic and compelling, with NC2U feeling like a static, overlong slog by comparison. I also find its depiction of grief more haunting and moving.

Gotye all day here.

Post by **Jorge** » Mon March 16, 2020 4:01 pm

Atrocious take

EJ · Post by EJ » Mon March 16, 2020 4:03 pm

LoathedVermin72 wrote:I just listened to both songs again and I’m gonna say I actually think the Gotye song is significantly better. Musically, it’s far more dynamic and compelling, with NC2U feeling like a static, overlong slog by comparison. I also find its depiction of grief more haunting and moving.

Gotye all day here.

listen one more time

Post by **Jorge** » Mon March 16, 2020 4:03 pm

Hey LV are you a big Jack Johnson fan too

Red Mosquito

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