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264: LENE MARLIN - UNFORGIVABLE SINNER:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD7kFCSfvvY

Nominator: Djungelurban (10/15)

Initial Score: 62.15. [#201]
Revised Score: 64.92 [#246]
Final Score: 66.40 [#264]

(First Thoughts: Too far towards the soul-crushing end of the sadness spectrum, but I respect the attempt of the nomination and the talent of the song.)

Im a bit surprised the artist is so cagey about this song. It seems like its pretty directly about someone murdering their girlfriend: You know where you sent her, now shes up there, sings like an angel? Someone cries and youre to blame? Unforgivable sinner? It...it all feels quite self-explanatory.

And yet, she insists that no one can ever find out what this song is about. Which is... curious, but Im not going to try prying any further into it.

Either way, song is good, but still a bit too bleak.

[Final Thoughts: A lot like Heaven Sent actually.]

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263: MASAFUMI TAKADA - CLASS TRIAL (FUTURE EDITION):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLH7VByGn7E&list=PLLmUcHIAJVw_GCWsy10Bv4-rtr6XDQfSU&index=16

Nominator: DoctorJimmy133 (7/27)
Source: Crypt of the Blah Blah Blah Yackity Ronpanity (2/20)

Initial Score: 49.80 [#426]
Revised Score: 70.00 [#202]
Final Score: 66.45 [#263]

(First Thoughts: Theres not really much to say about songs in the 49 point range. Slightly leaning towards dislike isnt exactly a category that inspires much discussion.)

Hey, look its a song that actually succeeds when it tries to be intense and imposing! Would that all video game songs learn from its example.

I still cant find much to say about this song though: I like it, it accomplishes any goal it was going for, and I wish every song were as successful as this one was.

[Final Thoughts: It is still impressive that it succeeds, completely, where so many other tracks have failed... Im not quite as into it the second time around, but its definitely up there.]

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262: THE DEAR HUNTER - THE OLD HAUNT:

https://open.spotify.com/track/3CcUIGdidSKMjdW6VyI3Vq

Nominator: NBIceman (18/22)
Source: Act IV: Rebirth in Repose (11/15)

Initial Score: 53.13 [#330]
Revised Score: 55.93 [#352]
Final Score: 66.50 [#262]

(First Thoughts: I mean...its good, but I have no real connection to this story thus far, so its just... okay?)

I wonder if Id prefer Act III? Skimming other peoples comments, I see Act IV being described as more choir-like and orchestral than earlier albums. Dont know if I want to add another album to the backlog though... guess Ill think about it, see if I want more albums when the topic ends.

Back on topic to this song: I do like the chorus, but Im not as sold on every other part of the song.

[Not Final: At least 60 points, the chorus is too good for the 50-point tier.]

[Final Thoughts: Its had a fairly significant increase from the first two times, but there arent any lyrics Im really attached to Far too many ways to die is catchy enough to get stuck in my head, but its not exactly a super top-tier line that carries the song all the way to the 70s.

There shall be other songs with great choruses that fall short of the 70 point mark. Well, at least one. Presuming I dont move it up at the last moment.]

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