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Re: (Closed) 2015-2019 Round 2: Grimes vs Big Thief

babyBlueSedan — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 23:03:56 GMT

Author: babyBlueSedan

Posted: 10/22/2020 03:03

Not winning

Grimes wins 10-7

Re: (Closed) 2015-2019 Round 2: Grimes vs Big Thief

mickilennial — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 22:45:37 GMT

Author: mickilennial

Posted: 10/21/2020 02:45

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Re: (Closed) 2015-2019 Round 2: Grimes vs Big Thief

Anonymous — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:59:20 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 10/20/2020 18:59

I've said this before but I just can't get into Big Thief on record. However... live their performances are undeniable.

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Re: (Closed) 2015-2019 Round 2: Grimes vs Big Thief

babyBlueSedan — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:57:30 GMT

Author: babyBlueSedan

Posted: 10/20/2020 18:57

If I've learned one thing during this tournament it's that I like Not a lot more than most. I'm fine with it losing here though since Flesh Without Blood is one of my 5 favorite songs left.

Re: (Closed) 2015-2019 Round 2: Grimes vs Big Thief

baystateoftheart — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:49:21 GMT

Author: baystateoftheart

Posted: 10/20/2020 17:49

Definitely Flesh Without Blood, which is a contender for the best song still standing in the tournament.

Re: (Closed) 2015-2019 Round 2: Grimes vs Big Thief

Skinny — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 05:23:12 GMT

Author: Skinny

Posted: 10/18/2020 09:23

I'm really quite disappointed by that Big Thief song - what feels like it could be a nod to big, open-hearted, anthemic 1990s alt. rock actually ends up being a repetitive chug whose only textural variety is provided by a guitar solo that significantly outstays its welcome. The lyrics contain some interesting imagery, but it doesn't really seem to be in service of anything, and the whole thing just feels like a drag.

That said, I'm not in love with this Grimes song by any means, but it does showcase her natural gift for being able to shove like four earworms into one song without it feeling forced. I'm not sure I appreciate the Eurotrance vibes, and overall it leans a little too heavily into sounds I generally find garish, but it's interesting enough to get my vote in this matchup.

(Closed) 2015-2019 Round 2: Grimes vs Big Thief

babyBlueSedan — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 23:22:38 GMT

Author: babyBlueSedan

Posted: 10/18/2020 03:22

Not by Big Thief

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Year: 2019
Nominating user: babyBlueSedan

vs

Flesh Without Blood by Grimes

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Year: 2015
Nominating user: Exist-en-ciel

Matches closes end of day Wednesday October 21st