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by babydoll
Wed Jun 21, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - Round 1.16
Replies: 19
Views: 12052

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - Round 1.16

Though, for some reason, I think that photo of Yoshimi from Boredoms might give me nightmares... It's at such a weird angle, and for some reason, whatever she's standing next to (some bamboo something) is giving me creeps. Even Marilyn Monroe in Yoshimi's position in that photo would have given me ...
by babydoll
Wed Jun 21, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: AMF's 100 Greatest TV and Film Actors and Actresses of All Time (2017): Results
Replies: 109
Views: 86525

Re: AMF's 100 Greatest TV and Film Actors and Actresses of All Time (2017): Results

Wowee. Guess this means Emma Stone showed up on multiple people's lists! Well, Emma Stone is pretty talented. I didn't vote for her, because I've only seen Magic in the Moonlight and The Help of hers (I'm so bad at keeping up with modern movies), but she really does have great potential to be a wel...
by babydoll
Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:31 am
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: AMF's 100 Greatest TV and Film Actors and Actresses of All Time (2017): Results
Replies: 109
Views: 86525

Re: AMF's 100 Greatest TV and Film Actors and Actresses of All Time (2017): Results

bootsy (100): Mary Tyler Moore (#13) I'm so sorry. I thought that was for movies. Otherwise, Mary Tyler Moore would have snuck in. Oh. You can PM a revised list if you like (and I will make the necessary adjustments) though Mary Tyler Moore would still not make the cut as you are the only one who v...
by babydoll
Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:27 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Help with next week's B-Sides topic (I'm getting married next week)
Replies: 21
Views: 12087

Re: Help with next week's B-Sides topic (I'm getting married next week)

May I just suggest you make MJ's "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" a high priority? Because that song gets the party going. But it's your wedding and I'm just so happy for you. You can do whatever you want. But, seriously, party anthem.
by babydoll
Sun Jun 18, 2017 10:33 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Help with next week's B-Sides topic (I'm getting married next week)
Replies: 21
Views: 12087

Re: Help with next week's B-Sides topic

Dude, what will be your wedding song?
by babydoll
Sun Jun 18, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: AMF's 100 Greatest TV and Film Actors and Actresses of All Time (2017): Results
Replies: 109
Views: 86525

Re: AMF's 100 Greatest TV and Film Actors and Actresses of All Time (2017): Results

Dexter wrote:bootsy (100): Mary Tyler Moore (#13)
I'm so sorry. I thought that was for movies. Otherwise, Mary Tyler Moore would have snuck in.
by babydoll
Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:52 am
Forum: LIST OF LISTS
Topic: ✂️ Elspeth Beidas - 10,000 Things You Need to Know: The Big Book of Lists (Album and Song Lists) (2016)
Replies: 28
Views: 41864

Re: Elspeth Beidas - 10,000 Things You Need to Know: The Big Book of Lists (Album and Song Lists) (2016)

sam.peeler wrote:3. Elvis Presley "Elvis Is Back!" (1960)
The moment when you go "Ooh, this is interesting. I like it!" then realize it's not ranked #3, it's in chronological order.
by babydoll
Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:50 am
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: TSPDT Series, #91
Replies: 2
Views: 4771

Re: TSPDT Series, #91

I gave it a 9. For some reason, this was just never my favorite Woody Allen movie. It's odd, because I feel this is probably the quintessential Woody Allen movie for several reasons. One is that this movie almost blatantly about his and Diane Keaton's relationship; two is that this has an unique mix...
by babydoll
Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:49 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Albums and Songs Recently Added To Spotify
Replies: 77
Views: 49857

Re: Albums and Songs Recently Added To Spotify

Taylor Swift is back on Spotify, y'all!
by babydoll
Fri Jun 09, 2017 1:44 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: That feeling of discovering a new favorite artist...
Replies: 10
Views: 6710

Re: That feeling of discovering a new favorite artist...

The latest artist that I absolutely 100% love is Kero Kero Bonito, rising up to my top 30. I'm not sure if they really have potential to be a top 30 artist for me, but Bonito Generation was an unusually good album. I say "unusual" because I usually deride consumerist/bourgeoisie/childlike...
by babydoll
Thu Jun 08, 2017 12:44 am
Forum: Lists published later
Topic: ✅ Uncut (UK) - Feed Your Head: 50 Essential Songs from the Summer of Love (2017)
Replies: 5
Views: 7259

Re: Uncut (UK) - Feed Your Head: 50 Essential Songs from the Summer of Love (2017)

Henrik wrote:Alright. There's hardly any R&B, but that might be their taste.
Well, to be fair, when you think "Respect", you don't think "Summer of Love."
by babydoll
Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:13 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Songs and Albums of 2004 Poll
Replies: 82
Views: 53232

Re: Songs and Albums of 2004 Poll

It just missed my top 15, but I thought I'd mention this is the year of what could be listed as "Prince and company | While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Maybe his most famous musical moment since his pre-symbol days. I thought the rain coming down on him at the Super Bowl while singing "...
by babydoll
Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:26 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Favorite Albums of All-Time -- List Thread
Replies: 361
Views: 265454

Re: AMF Favorite Albums of All-Time -- List Thread

Okay, this is my submission. There's not going to be any updates before or on the 30th, so...

https://rateyourmusic.com/list/babydoll ... -albums-1/

Thank you, notbrianeno!
by babydoll
Sun May 28, 2017 4:36 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Olivia Newton-John: Appreciation
Replies: 17
Views: 15904

Re: Olivia Newton-John: Appreciation

Too bad about Frankie Valli. I mean he's just an okay artist overall, but "Grease" is one of the best pop songs of all time. Eh, "Grease" isn't one of his best songs. Not when you have contenders such as "Walk Like a Man" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You". Now...
by babydoll
Fri May 26, 2017 7:07 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Songs that make you happier than anything
Replies: 21
Views: 13853

Re: Songs that make you happier than anything

StevieFan13 wrote:- Prince - Purple Rain
Why did I think you didn't like "Purple Rain"? :?

And to answer your question: I guess nothing makes me happier than when a song I like comes on? For me, music isn't exactly emotive, but instead, I focus on how good it is.
by babydoll
Wed May 24, 2017 8:17 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Olivia Newton-John: Appreciation
Replies: 17
Views: 15904

Re: Olivia Newton-John

Oh, dear, I thought she died when I saw this thread. So happy she didn't. While I've never been too interested in Olivia Newton-John, I must admit that I actually adore "Hopelessly Devoted to You", "Magic", and more importantly, "Physical". Guys, if you haven't seen the...
by babydoll
Tue May 23, 2017 2:37 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Ariana Grande Concert Tragedy
Replies: 5
Views: 4104

Re: Ariana Grande Concert Tragedy

Well, um, one of ISIS' attacks during that evening in Paris was actually at a concert. So, no, concerts aren't always a safe place. However, I cannot imagine how Ariana must be feeling right now. There's rumors already that she's concerning her concert in London that's on the 25th. I mean, the Rolli...
by babydoll
Tue May 23, 2017 1:25 am
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: AMF All Time Actors/Actresses Poll (2017): Voting Thread
Replies: 46
Views: 31126

Re: AMF All Time Actors/Actresses Poll (2017): Voting Thread

Thank you for turning Superpan onto this thread, acroamor! I really appreciate it. I personally like his/her selection and of course, yours too. So an update, so far there is a total of 6 submissions: StevieFan13, bonnielaurel, BleuPanda, Superpan, acroamor and me, and 2 who will definitely submit ...
by babydoll
Mon May 22, 2017 11:13 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: 6000 Songs: Barbara - La Solitude
Replies: 1
Views: 2528

Re: 6000 Songs: Barbara - La Solitude

Interestingly enough, there is an art movie somewhat about Barbara called Barbara that just played in the Cannes Film Festival.
by babydoll
Mon May 22, 2017 11:09 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Best of the B-Sides 2: Round 1 Week 8 tiebreaker
Replies: 1
Views: 1897

Re: Best of the B-Sides 2: Round 1 Week 8 tiebreaker

Sly & the Family Stone - Sex Machine

PJ Harvey - All or Nothing
by babydoll
Fri May 19, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: ARTISTS
Topic: ✅ Pitchfork (USA) - Nina Simone: Her Art and Life in 33 Songs (2017)
Replies: 5
Views: 7263

Re: Pitchfork (USA) - Nina Simone: Her Art and Life in 33 Songs (2017)

StevieFan13 wrote:
Henrik wrote:YYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
Yay! I made Henrik happy!
You made me happy. Nina is getting some love. Woo-hoo! Woo-hoo!

Okay, now it's time for Little Girl Blue and Pastel Blues to make it to the album charts.
by babydoll
Fri May 19, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: New Releases Week of 5/19/2017
Replies: 7
Views: 5094

Re: New Releases Week of 5/19/2017

Hey, can you do genres, Bleu? I would sincerely appreciate it.
by babydoll
Fri May 19, 2017 2:06 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: R.I.P. Chris Cornell (1964-2017)
Replies: 21
Views: 14856

Re: R.I.P. Chris Cornell (1964-2017)

What a shock! I think this is the first death of a major music artist in 2017 Well, definition of major artist can vary, but I'm sure we can at least all agree on Chuck Berry [cough]Chuck Berry[cough]... I forgot Chuck! Ok, second death... Yes, Chris had one of the greatest voices in Rock (not only...
by babydoll
Wed May 17, 2017 8:29 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: New Releases Week of 5/12/2017
Replies: 14
Views: 9452

Re: New Releases Week of 5/12/2017

BleuPanda wrote:Never would have guessed my headline album for a week would cease to exist by the end of it...
Yeah, that's what you get for not featuring Harry Styles.

Just jesting.
by babydoll
Wed May 17, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

I dislike it because it features a prominent sample of an ABBA song ("Gimme Gimme Gimme") that did the whole dance-pop/synthpop thing a LOT better. If you're going to rip off a great song, at least do it justice. It did it justice. Hell, it did it better than the original which wasn't eve...
by babydoll
Wed May 17, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

"Hung Up" is my favorite Madonna song! How can anyone not like it? I dislike it because it features a prominent sample of an ABBA song ("Gimme Gimme Gimme") that did the whole dance-pop/synthpop thing a LOT better. If you're going to rip off a great song, at least do it justice....
by babydoll
Wed May 17, 2017 3:22 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

The thing that bothers me about him, and it's not his fault really, is that some people like for example Eric Bolling of Fox News, loves Macklemore but doesn't like Kanye. And I think that's racism. You've got to give me something else. Some people can prefer Macklemore over Kanye without it being ...
by babydoll
Tue May 16, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: Other/various exclusion criteria
Topic: Rolling Stone (USA) - 20 Songs That Defined the Early Seventies (2016)
Replies: 8
Views: 5488

Re: Rolling Stone (USA) - 20 Songs That Defined the Early Seventies (2016)

StevieFan13 wrote:Ok, I'm OK. But somebody needs to listen to more James Brown.
No, I knew it was James Brown, I just chose to ignore the "count it off" thing and I was a bit perplexed why you choose to answer me like that.
by babydoll
Tue May 16, 2017 8:26 pm
Forum: Other/various exclusion criteria
Topic: Rolling Stone (USA) - 20 Songs That Defined the Early Seventies (2016)
Replies: 8
Views: 5488

Re: Rolling Stone (USA) - 20 Songs That Defined the Early Seventies (2016)

I can't believe they don't have the Beatles' "Let It Be" on that list. I don't like that song, but I feel like it had to be such a defining moment of 1970. It was the death of the Beatles, you know? But I definitely wasn't alive in the '70s so I wasn't there to tell you for sure. Take wha...
by babydoll
Tue May 16, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: Other/various exclusion criteria
Topic: Rolling Stone (USA) - 20 Songs That Defined the Early Seventies (2016)
Replies: 8
Views: 5488

Re: Rolling Stone (USA) - 20 Songs That Defined the Early Seventies (2016)

I can't believe they don't have the Beatles' "Let It Be" on that list. I don't like that song, but I feel like it had to be such a defining moment of 1970. It was the death of the Beatles, you know? But I definitely wasn't alive in the '70s so I wasn't there to tell you for sure. Take what...
by babydoll
Tue May 16, 2017 8:15 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

I don't know "Same Love" well, I've actually only heard it once or twice. (I hardly ever listen to radio.) So I'm curious why it is getting so much hate. Jeff, you wrote: "a pro-gay rights song in a genre not especially known for progressive attitudes on gender and sexuality" As...
by babydoll
Mon May 15, 2017 10:34 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: MCCh 2017 (08) May 15
Replies: 15
Views: 12512

Re: MCCh 2017 (08) May 15

Last night, I listened to PWR BTTM's album and I totally thought "Answer My Text" was one of the silliest things I've ever heard. I'm a bit perplexed as to how it is a highlight.
by babydoll
Mon May 15, 2017 10:01 pm
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: TSPDT Series, #94
Replies: 3
Views: 4777

Re: TSPDT Series, #94

Once upon a time, I would have given it a 10/10. Now it's a 8/10. It's truly spectacular and great, but lately, I've come to the realization that Hiroshima mon amour does the truth-or-fiction and the playing-with-time thing much better. I still love Delphine Seyrig's outfits in this movie and the ar...
by babydoll
Mon May 15, 2017 9:56 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

StevieFan13 wrote:So maybe I will take it off. "Music" stays, though.
Eh, "Music" is still better than anything Green Day has done, in my opinion.
by babydoll
Mon May 15, 2017 9:55 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

Is this 'Worst' list or 'Most overrated list'? The former has a way of transforming into the latter on web forums no matter what the topic. People don't say what they really think is worst, just the one they hate the most relative to its reputation. To me a big component of song badness is how ofte...
by babydoll
Mon May 15, 2017 5:46 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

Madonna | Music Okay, why don't you like this song? It's like the last truly great song she's ever done. And, yes, I do remember "Hung Up" when I write this. It's just tuneless noise to me. I don't like the beat, though I will say Madonna's voice is fine. I much prefer Don't Tell Me. I ac...
by babydoll
Mon May 15, 2017 4:43 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

StevieFan13 wrote:Madonna | Music
Okay, why don't you like this song? It's like the last truly great song she's ever done. And, yes, I do remember "Hung Up" when I write this.
by babydoll
Mon May 15, 2017 3:20 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

Buffalo Springfield | For What It's Worth Nirvana | Smells Like Teen Spirit Queen | We Will Rock You R.E.M. | Losing My Religion Aw. How come? (And Kiss Me is my 3rd-favorite song ever, but I absolutely understand why people hate it so much). "For What It's Worth" is one of those songs th...
by babydoll
Mon May 15, 2017 3:08 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

Okay, I should probably list my least favorite songs: Aaron Carter | Aaron's Party (I DO NOT KNOW HOW I'VE HEARD THIS!) AC/DC | Back to Black Aqua | Barbie Girl Alison Gold | Chinese Food Barenaked Ladies | One Week Barney & Friends | the theme song The Beach Boys | Kokomo The Beatles | A Day in...
by babydoll
Mon May 15, 2017 2:44 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

Dizzee Rascal - Fix Up, Look Sharp Laurie Anderson - O Superman James Brown - Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working Lil Wayne - A Milli Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy N.W.A. - Straight Outta Compton Kelis - Milkshake M.I.A. - Galang Azealia Banks - 212 I like all of t...
by babydoll
Mon May 15, 2017 1:24 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

Kelis | Milkshake :angry-cussingblack: I KNEW one of these was gonna piss you off, I just didn't know which one. I was not selecting with the intent to piss you off, but it seems to happen an awful lot. Hey, what can I say? You've been a AMF member since January and you've posted almost 2,000 times...
by babydoll
Mon May 15, 2017 12:33 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Least-favorite songs
Replies: 96
Views: 64968

Re: Least-favorite songs

StevieFan13 wrote:Kelis | Milkshake
:angry-cussingblack:
by babydoll
Sat May 13, 2017 6:13 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - Round 1.10
Replies: 27
Views: 14054

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 8 - Round 1.10

My big 'Don't get' this week is Nancy & Lee. Feel like it tried to coast on charm and character and ends up feeling hokey. They are chattering to each other about the song while they are singing it, and the effect to me is making it all seem campy and stupid. Saddened that you feel this way. Li...
by babydoll
Sat May 13, 2017 6:07 am
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: TSPDT Series, #95
Replies: 8
Views: 7739

Re: TSPDT Series, #95

bootsy wrote:This is some good input. I'm definitely going to rewatch this. If there is a good Blu-Ray out there as far as quality then I will definitely buy it.
It's Jaws. Of course, there's probably tons of great blu-rays out there.
by babydoll
Sat May 13, 2017 4:24 am
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: TSPDT Series, #95
Replies: 8
Views: 7739

Re: TSPDT Series, #95

Reading what people are saying, I feel bad about giving this the lowest score so far. I simply do not like Spielberg, but somehow I actually like this movie. The gif Bleu posted is of an absolutely iconic shot that I have never ever forgotten. In fact, it's probably is tied for first place alongside...
by babydoll
Sat May 13, 2017 4:18 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: New Releases Week of 5/12/2017
Replies: 14
Views: 9452

Re: New Releases Week of 5/12/2017

So, um, can I still listen to PWR BTTM's new album? :?
by babydoll
Thu May 11, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: New favorite songs
Replies: 9
Views: 5438

Re: New favorite songs

For "Freak Like Me", can I actually suggest the Sugababes version? It's basically the lyrics over Gary Numan's "Are 'Friends' Electric?" and it works so, so well.
by babydoll
Thu May 11, 2017 6:08 am
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: 501 Movie Stars (2007) [as ref. for the new poll]
Replies: 15
Views: 12196

Re: 501 Movie Stars (2007) [as ref. for the new poll]

For Lohan, she was definitely great when she was great, but I need a little more evidence. I'm sure she's done some great stuff, and she's already kind of an icon, but aside from Mean Girls I can't think of another great Lohan performance off the top of my head (and I am of the minority that likes ...
by babydoll
Thu May 11, 2017 6:03 am
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: 501 Movie Stars (2007) [as ref. for the new poll]
Replies: 15
Views: 12196

Re: 501 Movie Stars (2007) [as ref. for the new poll]

For Lohan, she was definitely great when she was great, but I need a little more evidence. I'm sure she's done some great stuff, and she's already kind of an icon, but aside from Mean Girls I can't think of another great Lohan performance off the top of my head (and I am of the minority that likes ...
by babydoll
Thu May 11, 2017 5:13 am
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: 501 Movie Stars (2007) [as ref. for the new poll]
Replies: 15
Views: 12196

Re: 501 Movie Stars (2007) [as ref. for the new poll]

Also Jennifer Lawrence wasn't even making movies by then. If this list was updated, then yeah, totally, she'd make this in a heartbeat. I am not too sure about if Ryan Reynolds would be included, though. What I meant was that she'd make the cut if they updated it. And yeah, maybe not Ryan Reynolds....

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