bu. Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I'm sorry but Dido was top 10 worthy. You tasteless bitches. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I'm sorry but Dido was top 10 worthy. You tasteless bitches. Maybe STAN by Eminem but not Thank You 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Maybe STAN by Eminem but not Thank YouThank You is miles better than Stan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I missed out! I'm not sure how often you guys do this but I'd love to participate next time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Thank You is miles better than Stan. GURL BYE! Stan >>>> all songs by Dido Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) GURL BYE! Stan >>>> all songs by Dido oh please. White Flag alone >>>> Edited April 16, 2016 by Dammn Bu 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 White Flag still gives me chills. So does Stan. I love the verses from Thank You but I always lose interest when it gets to the chorus. I missed out! I'm not sure how often you guys do this but I'd love to participate next time around.Yay! 2002 will be starting up as soon as this one's complete. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 And with that, we've reached our Top 10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Where The Party At is the jam. Appeals to my ghetto suburban side lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelvetKnowledge1814 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 "Thank You" also should have lasted a bit longer. It's such a nice, mellow song.I'm excited to see the top 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrylf Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Who in the actual fuck put Bootylicious higher than Survivor? That's the only coherent/comprehensive song Bey ever likely wrote (with the help of spell check)! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennita jo Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Who in the actual fuck put Bootylicious higher than Survivor? That's the only coherent/comprehensive song Bey ever likely wrote (with the help of spell check)!Me. I hate "Survivor.""Thank You" and "Don't Tell Me" should have definitely been higher. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Nelly Furtado kicks off our Top 10 with Turn Off the Light, the second single from her debut album, Whoa, Nelly! It surpassed the chart success of former single I'm Like a Bird, becoming Furtado's first Top 5 hit on the Hot 100 and placing 48th on the year-end chart. The singer heavily credits her ethnic background and childhood for culturally and crucially spawning her creativity on the song, which drew inspiration from a mix of mainstream and alternative artists like Mariah Carey, Portishead and U2. Hip-Hop was a catalyst in shaping Furtado's musical appreciation, and she cites her time as part of the duo Nelstar for allowing her to get comfortable with writing her own melodies and freestyle rhymes (hence Furtado has the sole writing credit on the song). Turn Off the Light earned the singer praise from critics for her audacious songwriting abilities, noting she was not at all hesitant to bare her emotions, tackle winding melodies, or bend boundaries to the point that much of the song sounds like folk-pop backed by production designed for TLC. She had made her mark as a musician with serious ambitions, a notion that was supported not only by her naked lyrics but especially by her singing. The song's remarkable video was directed by Sophie Muller, notable at the time for directing fellow commanding females such as PJ Harvey, Sinéad O'Connor and Gwen Stefani. Turn Off the Light also marked the beginning of Furtado's rewarding relationship with producer Timbaland who remixed it with then-protégé Ms. Jade, a favour she returned by appearing on Ching Ching, from the rapper's debut, Girl Interrupted. Turn Off the Light proved a big hit worldwide, reaching number one in New Zealand, Portugal and Romania, while placing Top 10 in Australia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.The breakdown ~ Turn Off the Light reached No. 5 on the Hot 100 and places 10th with a voter average of 7.36.10 - TwistedElegance9 - kennita jo & LyricalLesson8 - DarkStormSC, Dammn Bu, hotboy06 & __VelvetKnowledge18147 - RedSimba6 - Jarrylf5 - Stealth3 - Game 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Thrilled TOTL got to the Top 10 tbh. I think it's flawless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I always think about how you said Nelly Furtado redefined the flop whenever I listen to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 I always think about how you said Nelly Furtado redefined the flop whenever I listen to her. Was that after The Spirit Indestructible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Yay Nelly. I wish she was still as successful as her Loose days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 "The Spirit Indestructible" is underrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyricalLesson Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Turn Off The Light is amazing, all around. And that remix...Tim knocked it out of the park with that beat, and Ms. Jade killed her verse ! I don't know which version I like better. The eerie, slightly haunting vibe of the original -- or the electrifying, energetic vibe of the remix. This song is living proof that top notch lyrics, versatile vocals and an extremely catchy melody can fit completely different instrumental productions (on opposite ends of the spectrum) like a glove. Ahh, the power of music! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Was that after The Spirit Indestructible? Yeah, when its first week sales were reported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Yeah, when its first week sales were reported. 6,000 was truly a shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Touching down in ninth place is Jennifer Lopez with Love Don't Cost a Thing. The lead single from her sophomore album, J.Lo, it became an instant hit among fans and critics, and marked the beginning of a true winning streak for the star, whose rate of release had already proven rapid after she lifted five singles from On the 6. Many snickered when Lopez made her pop move with that album in 1999, figuring it was not more than a one-off vanity project. As it turned out, she was as serious about music as she was about film, and even if she didn't possess a particularly distinguished voice, she was earnest and it showed in her string of mainstream singles, delivered with seductive videos and tight choreography. Love Don't Cost a Thing was certainly a product of its time, propelled by tinny, skittering drums and a big pop chorus. It also gave weight to the argument that Lopez's strong suit was dance tunes, not ballads, however it still managed to add a new dimension to the singer's output. Its flashy clip was directed by Paul Hunter, the man behind stunning R&B videos for Janet Jackson (I Get Lonely), TLC (Unpretty) and Erykah Badu (On & On). He had also previously directed Lopez in her videos for If You Had My Love and Feelin' So Good, and would work with her again over ten years later on Papi and the Pitbull-assisted Dance Again. It is notable also for Lopez's relationship with backing dancer Cris Judd, who featured prominently and would become her husband by year's end. The song was remixed with a verse from frequent collaborator Fat Joe which appeared on Lopez's remix album released in early 2002. Love Don't Cost a Thing was a major success worldwide, topping the charts in Canada, Finland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Spain and the UK, while peaking Top 5 in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Norway, Scotland, Sweden and Switzerland.The breakdown ~ Love Don't Cost a Thing reached No. 3 on the Hot 100 and places 9th with a voter average of 7.54.10 - Jarrylf9 - LyricalLesson8 - DarkStormSC, hotboy06, Stealth & __VelvetKnowledge18147 - Dammn Bu, Game, kennita jo & TwistedElegance4 - RedSimba 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelvetKnowledge1814 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Was that after The Spirit Indestructible? Nelly has really fallen off the map in recent years. She was so big from 06-07, but with Timbaland's sound being dated (a bit) and her being gone for so long, I think public interest in her has declined seriously. She usually gets big time work when she does "We Day" up here in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) That's Jennifer's best song... It's corny but has a cute message. at Andy rating it low... Edited April 19, 2016 by Game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I firmly stand by rating. I simply find nothing special about this particular song. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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