R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 12:49 pm
by LoathedVermin72
"Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye ft. Kimbra
VERSUS
"Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 12:53 pm
by Anders
Gotye
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 12:54 pm
by Norah
Anyone voting for Gotye should be shot.
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 12:56 pm
by Anders
Why? It’s the better song.
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 12:57 pm
by LoathedVermin72
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.
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 1:02 pm
by Norah
Anders wrote:Why? It’s the better song.
wrong
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 1:06 pm
by Kaius
One of these is a good pop song, the other is emotionally devastating.
Easy choice for NC2U
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 1:20 pm
by bada
NC2U
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 1:22 pm
by doone
Kaius wrote:One of these is a good pop song, the other is emotionally devastating.
Easy choice for NC2U
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 1:23 pm
by Jorge
One of the most annoying songs of all time versus a gorgeous depiction of loss and mourning. Of course "Nothing Compares 2 U" wins.
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 1:24 pm
by EJ
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
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 1:25 pm
by Jorge
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
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 1:28 pm
by Anders
It does have a Sting-like quality, but better than any of his songs this past decade.
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 1:41 pm
by LoathedVermin72
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
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 1:44 pm
by Stardog Champion
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.
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 1:46 pm
by evenslow
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.
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 3:47 pm
by LoathedVermin72
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.
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 4:01 pm
by Jorge
Atrocious take
Re: R1: Somebody That I Used to Know v Nothing Compares 2 U
Posted: Mon March 16, 2020 4:03 pm
by EJ
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
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