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12. Kendrick Lamar ft. Drake | "Poetic Justice": 5/10

One of the weaker points of the album.
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I specifically voted for the SNL version, which contains an amazing saxophone part (by Terrace Martin(?)). Drake is missing though; if there was a way to combine the two versions, that would be the ultimate version.

Fan theory: when Kendrick says "Living my life in the margin, and that metaphor was proof," is that a reference to mathematician Fermat?
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prosecutorgodot wrote: Wed Jan 19, 2022 4:18 pm I specifically voted for the SNL version, which contains an amazing saxophone part (by Terrace Martin(?)). Drake is missing though; if there was a way to combine the two versions, that would be the ultimate version.
I guess you mean this one?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in8dar_ ... kLamarVEVO
(Embedding YouTube videos on AM is one of life's great mysteries for me)

That's almost a different song, without Drake, the girl voice, much of the beats and an overall new jazz sound. For me it wouldn't change the grade. Both versions get a 6 for me. The SNL really gets something from being live and the jazz band is smooth (it's not as much a precursor to To Pimp a Butterfly's sound as it sounds on paper), but I feel the original has a stronger delivery and a very good production. Both versions miss something, that real spark that I find in the best of Kendrick Lamar. But it is a solid song either way.

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Kendrick Lamar - Poetic Justice: 6

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12. Kendrick Lamar, featuring Drake – Poetic Justice: 4.5
prosecutorgodot wrote:Fan theory: when Kendrick says "Living my life in the margin, and that metaphor was proof," is that a reference to mathematician Fermat?
I think definitely.
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12. Kendrick Lamar featuring Drake – Poetic Justice (2012) 6/10
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Poetic Justice: 7

Probably my least favorite track on GKMC, but being the worst track on one of my favorite albums doesn't mean said track is bad.
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12. Kendrick Lamar, featuring Drake – Poetic Justice 6

Good song from a great album.
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Kendrick Lamar, featuring Drake – Poetic Justice - 4.5
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Next on the take is Schüttelbirne, who like Mileswide rated every song in the previous edition, but had no songs of his own participating. He has no less than 420 eligible songs, frequently from overlooked artists. Today though, not so much. At best you can say he brought the least-known song from a very familiar album.

13. David Bowie – It Ain’t Easy
Year: 1972
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13. David Bowie – It Ain’t Easy: 7

Another well known song. One of my least favorite songs (with Hang on to Yourself) from a fantastic album. The only song on The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust not written by Bowie himself. I do like the harpsichord in it.
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13. David Bowie – It Ain’t Easy - 6
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12. Kendrick Lamar, featuring Drake – Poetic Justice: 5
13. David Bowie – It Ain’t Easy: 7.5

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13. David Bowie – It Ain’t Easy: 7

Back to back weakest songs off two of my favorite albums - though Ziggy Stardust is especially a favorite because even its weakest moment is strong, as I'm on the fence between a 7 and 7.5 here. I'm actually increasingly of the opinion that the two signature tracks from Ziggy Stardust are a tiny bit overrated and the true strength of the album lies in its consistency.
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David Bowie – It Ain’t Easy: 5

One of just two songs on the album that isn't in my top 4000
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David Bowie – It Ain’t Easy: 8
You know, I never actually really paid any note to this song in particular. In a quiz of naming all Ziggy Stardust's songs I might have failed to mention it. But now, out of context and no longer surrounded by too many classics I finally am able to appreciate this as the very cool song it is!
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It Ain't Easy is a 6
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13. David Bowie – It Ain’t Easy | 6.5
"The first word in this song is discorporate. It means to leave your body."
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Boring people putting song from acclaimed albums on their list!

Seriously, I was hoping for something more unknown so I could complain about the low grades. :mrgreen:

"It Ain't Easy" is an underappreciated highlight on the album and a definite 10. The chorus is one my favorites.
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13. David Bowie – It Ain't Easy (1972) 8/10
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13. David Bowie – It Ain’t Easy: 6
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13. David Bowie – It Ain't Easy - 7
It is the least best song on Ziggy, but it's up against ridiculously tough opposition! Velvet Goldmine, that was missed off the album, is much better, but having said that I still like it, and it does work well as a side 1 closer (back when sides were a thing!)
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13. David Bowie – It Ain’t Easy 9/10
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6. Debbie Downer - Courtney Barnett 6.5
7. The Unforgiven II - Metallica 5.5
8. I Will Be There When You Die - My Morning Jacket 6.5
9. When Will I Return - The Swans 6.5
10. Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! - The Beatles 5
11. I Could Not Ask For More - Edwin McCain 4
12. Poetic Justice - Kendrick Lamar Drake 5
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13. David Bowie – It Ain’t Easy 6
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Bang Jan’s short list only brings four songs to the game, but like Flibie we get an actual unknown one today. Though people who played the last edition of Biggest Fan might recognize this band that was a spin-off of XTC.

14. The Dukes of the Stratosphere – Vanishing Girl
Year: 1987
Album: Psonic Psunspot
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Vanishing Girl is a 7.
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14. The Dukes of the Stratosphere – Vanishing Girl: 6
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14. The Dukes of the Stratosphere – Vanishing Girl: 7.5

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14. The Dukes of the Stratosphere – Vanishing Girl | 10
"The first word in this song is discorporate. It means to leave your body."
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14. The Dukes of Stratosphear – Vanishing Girl - 8
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Yeah, I believe the band's name is spelled The Dukes of Stratosphear.
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14. The Dukes of Stratosphear – Vanishing Girl - 6.5
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14. The Dukes of Stratosphear – Vanishing Girl: 8

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11. I Could Not Ask For More - Edwin McCain - 3
12. Poetic Justice - Kendrick Lamar Drake - 8
13. David Bowie – It Ain’t Easy - 7
14. The Dukes of Stratosphear – Vanishing Girl - 6
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It Ain’t Easy: 8
Vanishing Girl: 8
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David Bowie - It Ain't Easy - 8

Did every song from Ziggy get a vote?

Dukes of Stratosphear - Vanishing Girl - 7.5

I also had some Dukes of Stratosphear in my Top 1000
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It Ain't Easy: 7

The second worst song on Ziggy Stardust (after "Hang On To Yourself") is still quite good.

Poetic Justice: 8

The fifth worst song on GKMC (after "Sherane", "The Art of Peer Pressure", "Good Kid", and "Compton") is still very good.
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14. The Dukes of Stratosphear | "Vanishing Girl": 5/10
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Dukes of Stratosphear - Vanishing Girl: 7
The Dukes basically do sixties Beatlesque pop. It isn't all that original and would rank on the lower end of my 7's, but it does have a melody that keeps me going.
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14. The Dukes of Stratosphear – Vanishing Girl (1987) 7/10
(plus I've upgraded the Bowie song, sorry Rob, I'll try not to do it again)
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Honorio wrote: Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:01 pm (plus I've upgraded the Bowie song, sorry Rob, I'll try not to do it again)
I mean, I literally say in my post each day that this is allowed. Just let me know if you do so.
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14. The Dukes of the Stratosphere – Vanishing Girl 6
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Just a fair warning in advance: today’s song is partially by a controversial artist (Ariel Pink) who has been cancelled by many, including the other participating artist (Weyes Blood), who has withdrawn the song (and its EP) from all streaming platforms. It is my personal believe that everybody is free to deal with such things as they see fit, so I do share it today. If there is any controversy around it, please remain civil.

The song comes from Phil’s list.

15. Ariel Pink & Weyes Blood – Tears on Fire
Year: 2017
EP: Myths002
Biggest Fan: Phil (#665)
YouTube-link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWNgtpT ... l=Fraiture

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15. Ariel Pink & Weyes Blood – Tears on Fire - 5
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15. Ariel Pink & Weyes Blood – Tears on Fire 7

As always, I'm just rating the song based upon how I felt about it at the time. Everyone handles these situations differently. I usually just maintain my ratings for the music I've already heard, but I don't seek out any new music from artists once I know them to be reprehensible people.
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15. Ariel Pink & Weyes Blood – Tears on Fire: 4
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15. Ariel Pink & Weyes Blood – Tears on Fire - 6.5

As with most Ariel Pink songs, I can't tell if I hate or love this and it's probably a mix of both
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15. Ariel Pink & Weyes Blood – Tears on Fire: 8.5 (#3417 on my AT list)

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I’ve been pretty good about listening to the songs, but seeing as I find Ariel Pink a terrible person and I’ve never heard this song before, I’m not going to rate it.
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15. Ariel Pink & Weyes Blood – Tears on Fire | 6.5
"The first word in this song is discorporate. It means to leave your body."
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