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[HiResDes]

For my freaky hoes.

 

[Wafflecakes]

Oh did you see the group 1D choosed to tour with them as a opening act?

FOUR Australian teenage bandmates have landed the gig of a lifetime, handpicked by British boy band One Direction to open on their world tour.

1D's Louis Tomlinson discovered the YouTube videos of rising pop rockers 5 Seconds Of Summer, who hail from Sydney's western suburbs, and championed them via social media.

Not sure I like the choice.

Would rather they went with a solo female act to provide some contrast, but thats just me.

 

[Styles]

Looks like the Lucky One was inspired by more than one person. It also gives insight to Taylor's perception of fame at the moment.

 

[Delio]

Not sure I like the choice.

Would rather they went with a solo female act to provide some contrast, but thats just me.

I havent listened to them yet so I dont know.

 

[Mau ®]

Looks like the Lucky One was inspired by more than one person. It also gives insight to Taylor's perception of fame at the moment.

I kinda figured it was about different people, though I think one of them is definitely Britney tbh.

 

[Trigger]

Looks like the Lucky One was inspired by more than one person. It also gives insight to Taylor's perception of fame at the moment.

Huh. I should re-listen to it. I never picked up on that.

 

[royalan]

Wow...so I know Mumei doesn't want us discussing games too deeply in here, but I thought of a Pop analogy for the Wii U's predicament that I just have to share, and I think it would be better shared here...

Wii U is getting Bionic'd.

People will remember back when Bionic flopped it became an industry-wide joke. Its flopping became THE story. And people love for a good story to Iast a while.

When Bionic's flopping became its notable thing, there was nothing Christina could do to turn it around. It was done deal.

Nintendo today reached the point where Wii U's flopping has become it's one notable quality.

 

[Wafflecakes]

Wow...so I know Mumei doesn't want us discussing games too deeply in here, but I thought of a Pop analogy for the Wii U's predicament that I just have to share, and I think it would be better shared here...

Wii U is getting Bionic'd.

People will remember back when Bionic flopped it became an industry-wide joke. Its flopping became THE story. And people love for a good story to Iast a while.

When Bionic's flopping became its notable thing, there was nothing Christina could do to turn it around. It was done deal.

Nintendo today reached the point where Wii U's flopping has become it's one notable quality.

Eh.....I don't buy the comparison.

Vita I get since it has in common with Xtina that its brand obviously isn't strong enough to sell units. Wii U is more like Born This Way in that when it hit people were disappointed, but at the end of the day it was still a Gaga album and went on to sell 6 million units regardless of the disappointment. Just like Wii U will still go on to sell tens of millions of units just on Nintendo's core franchises....tis inevitable.

Valuable brand vs Worthless brand

 

[royalan]

Eh.....I don't buy the comparison.

Vita I get since it has in common with Xtina that its brand obviously isn't strong enough to sell units. Wii U is more like Born This Way in that when it hit people were disappointed, but at the end of the day it was still a Gaga album and went sold 6 million units regardless of the dissapointment. Just like Wii U will still go on to sell tens of millions of units just on Nintendo's core franchises....tis inevitable.

Valuable brand vs Worthless brand

I disagree.

Xtina's brand, while maybe not as big as Britney's, was still very valuable...until Bionic. Bionic DECIMATED It. Bionic flopping wouldn't have been NEARLY as iconic as it was if it weren't for this fact.

Just look at Lotus, it's not getting nearly the same amount of "whoa! look at that flop!" press that Bionic did, despite the fact that as of right now Lotus is technically the bigger flop.

 

[Supermanisdead]

I disagree.

Xtina's brand, while maybe not as big as Britney's, was still very valuable...until Bionic. Bionic DECIMATED It. Bionic flopping wouldn't have been NEARLY as iconic as it was if it weren't for this fact.

Just look at Lotus, it's not getting nearly the same amount of "whoa! look at that flop!" press as Bionic did, despite the fact that as of right now Lotus is technically the bigger flop.

I think you are giving too much credit to NPD analysis - nobody even has concrete numbers - and gaming journalism. It's a flop right now, for sure, but Nintendo isn't going to abandon it like Christina did with Bionic. It's already looking to get some really great Nintendo support, which will keep it on shelves and in the public view.

Won't be a BTW, but it won't be a Bionic either. Another Wii will never happen, but they've still got an undeniable brand appeal.

 

[Wafflecakes]

I disagree.

Xtina's brand, while maybe not as big as Britney's, was still very valuable...until Bionic. Bionic DECIMATED It. Bionic flopping wouldn't have been NEARLY as iconic as it was if it weren't for this fact.

Just look at Lotus, it's not getting nearly the same amount of "whoa! look at that flop!" press that Bionic did, despite the fact that as of right now Lotus is technically the bigger flop.

Well thats because the music on Bionic was not what the public wanted. (Well either that or Xtina's brand was not nearly as strong as you thought).

Thats not nearly the same situation as the Wii-U. Its a lack of games that is hurting it, there have been no signs of the public rejecting its key franchises because few of them have even been released. With Xtina on the other hand every song was available at release and the public gave a collective "meh".

Spoiler

Vita is Glasshearts lol

Mostly I just think the comparison is silly at this point in time. Its too soon. Especially after the 3DS turnaround. In fact I think the comparison to Born This Way is very apt since it is following in the footsteps of a predecessor whose success was going to be virtually impossible to match.

 

[royalan]

Hmmm...well see. But I'm still smelling the bitter aromatics of Bionic tea.

 

[Nemesis_]

Hmmm...well see. But I'm still smelling the bitter aromatics of Bionic tea.

We know at this point that all your senses are broken tho

Spoiler

I purposely chose a Christian GIF for you, when will others remember your preferences? *.*

 

[SaintZ]

Azealia is being a mess again on twitter dropping the f word left and right again. A damn mess.

 

[Bladenic]

Azealia is being a mess again on twitter dropping the f word left and right again. A damn mess.

Not again. When will her label drop her already?

 

[royalan]

Azealia is being a mess again on twitter dropping the f word left and right again. A damn mess.

What's an Azealia? Is that the new color from Lil' Kim's nail polish line?

 

[Bladenic]

The Azealia Harlem Shake remix is pretty hot though tbh.

 

[Supermanisdead]

Nnnnnn, she's acting messy as hell and getting clocked.

Sazon Booya @SazonBooya

@IAMETC @itsbrillz @baauer @azealiabanks she aint got nutting else to do but jack tracks..its all she's ever done with her career

YUNG RAPUNXEL ‏@AZEALIABANKS

@IAMETC @itsbrillz @baauer all of you niggas need to grab each others dicks in a circle jerk and fucking blast off to mars....

Brillz @ItsBrillz

@AZEALIABANKS @iametc @baauer were too busy making tunes for u to steal tho

 

[PhoenixDark]

wow the JT video is amazing. Song reminds me of Off The Wall era Jackson

 

[Bladenic]

Nnnnnn, she's acting messy as hell and getting clocked.

Bye Azealia.

wow the JT video is amazing. Song reminds me of Off The Wall era Jackson

Only Finchersus.

 

[DMeisterJ]

Nnnnnn, she's acting messy as hell and getting clocked.

Yes Azealia, piss off more producers. Should do wonders for your career. Oh wait, you haven't dropped an album yet.

 

[royalan]

Seriously, Azealia punching ha self out the game is yet ANOTHER thing I called.

I'm on a roll in 2013.

 

[Kyon]

Eh.....I don't buy the comparison.

Vita I get since it has in common with Xtina that its brand obviously isn't strong enough to sell units. Wii U is more like Born This Way in that when it hit people were disappointed, but at the end of the day it was still a Gaga album and went on to sell 6 million units regardless of the disappointment. Just like Wii U will still go on to sell tens of millions of units just on Nintendo's core franchises....tis inevitable.

Valuable brand vs Worthless brand

Except It already launched with a Mario game.

All I'm gonna say about that

 

[Wafflecakes]

Edit : Nvm

Also...one week till Marius' glorious return.

I hope you are all prepared.

 

[botty]

Edit : Nvm was wrong.

Also...one week till Marius' glorious return.

I hope you are all prepared.

SAY!

 

[Bladenic]

Except It already launched with a Mario game.

All I'm gonna say about that

Oh you

 

[Styles]

March 13th y'all. I can't wait.

 

[Trigger]

Also...one week till Marius' glorious return.

I hope you are all prepared.

March 13th y'all. I can't wait.

Both of these things make me happy.

 

[cory64]

Seriously, Azealia punching ha self out the game is yet ANOTHER thing I called.

I'm on a roll in 2013.

You really are. She's completely abused any goodwill she had.

 

[Nemesis_]

Meanwhile, at least one building is making an effort to help the Little Monsters get their Gaga fix. For those who were looking forward to seeing Gaga perform at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia at two sold out shows next week, XFinity Live! Philadelphia, the dining and entertainment district located next to the Wells Fargo Center, will host a free screening of a pre-recorded Lady Gaga full-concert performance on a 32-foot, high-definition screen on February 19. Admission is free and open to the public.

I am of the opinion that we won't hear from Gaga for at least another three months.

 

[cory64]

That sounds like so much fun, maybe I'll go...

 

[royalan]

I'll probably check it out. Not like it's much of a trek for me. I live a 5 minute walk from the Wells Fargo Center.

 

[cory64]

I'll probably check it out. Not like it's much of a trek for me. I live a 5 minute walk from the Wells Fargo Center.

That explains so much.

 

[Nemesis_]

I'll probably check it out. Not like it's much of a trek for me. I live a 5 minute walk from the Wells Fargo Center.

Now let's watch the screen burst into flames and fall on to a hospital housing Gaga.

 

[Bladenic]

Now let's watch the screen burst into flames and fall on to a hospital housing Gaga.

Royalan is coming.

 

[Nemesis_]

It is not Royalan's fault that Cursetina is using his body as a conduit for her actions.

 

[cory64]

It is not Royalan's fault that Cursetina is using his body as a conduit for her actions.

So that's what that song was about.

 

[Nemesis_]

 

[DMeisterJ]

 

[Bladenic]

She looks darker than usual. Perhaps it's the black and white helping her though.

 

[Nemesis_]

I forgot to mention that listeners can now join the official GOOGOOSHA fanclub

 

[Bladenic]

I forgot to mention that listeners can now join the official GOOGOOSHA fanclub

Her popularity is ever becoming more widespread. Global domination is imminent. She is coming.

 

[Supermanisdead]

I'm not a teacher, babe
But I can teach you something
Not a preacher
But we can pray if you wanna
Ain't a doctor
But I can make you feel better
But I'm great at writing physical love letters
I'm a freak, all day, all night
Hot, top, flight
Boy out of sight
And I'm crazy, all day, all night
Who needs a degree when you're schoolin' life?

 

[Bladenic]

I'm not a teacher, babe
But I can teach you something
Not a preacher
But we can pray if you wanna
Ain't a doctor
But I can make you feel better
But I'm great at writing physical love letters
I'm a freak, all day, all night
Hot, top, flight
Boy out of sight
And I'm crazy, all day, all night
Who needs a degree when you're schoolin' life?

Definitely one of the best songs on that album. Fierce.

 

[Soulscribe]

I saw the Gentlewoman post on Beyonce's FB feed and freaked shit coz I thought that was the album cover. I was kinda hoping it would be a random as fuck concept like that. I'm hoping she takes a bigger risk for her next album but I also don't want her to stray too far from her sound/aesthetic.

Hmm. The stan catch-22.

 

[Supermanisdead]

I've had 4 on repeat all morning. It's really one of the best albums of our time. Everything is perfect. I think years from now, 4 is going to be the highlight of her career. As a complete album, it's EVERYTHING.

 

[Wafflecakes]

1. TAYLOR SWIFT – I Knew You Were Trouble: 193.232 (-0.651)
2. BRUNO MARS – Locked Out Of Heaven: 175.237 (-2.296)
3. SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA – Don’t You Worry Child: 153.828 (+1.044)
4. MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS – Thrift Shop f/Wanz: 152.052 (+2.336)
5. LUMINEERS – Ho Hey: 141.135 (-1.735)
6. WILL.I.AM & BRITNEY SPEARS – Scream And Shout: 136.251 (+0.151)
7. PINK – Try: 121.526 (-0.784)
8. MAROON 5 – Daylight: 112.274 (+2.459)
9. JUSTIN BIEBER – Beauty And A Beat f/N. Minaj: 107.310 (-2.407)
10. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE – Suit & Tie f/JAY Z: 97.562 (+1.568)

11. CALVIN HARRIS – Sweet Nothing f/Florence Welch: 95.058 (+1.413)
12. KELLY CLARKSON – Catch My Breath: 91.885 (+0.047)
13. ALICIA KEYS – Girl On Fire: 88.688 (-0.763)
14. MAROON 5 – One More Night: 80.496 (-0.982)
15. IMAGINE DRAGONS – It’s Time: 76.022 (+0.591) ▲
16. PHILLIP PHILLIPS – Home: 75.738 (-1.429) ▼
17. A$AP ROCKY – F**kin Problems f/Drake: 72.323 (-0.604)
18. RIHANNA – Diamonds: 69.386 (-1.465)
19. KE$HA – C’mon: 68.380 (-0.083)
20. THE BAND PERRY – Better Dig Two: 67.733 (+0.008)

RIHANNA – Pour It Up: 66.782 (-0.079)
FUN. – Some Nights: 66.004 (+0.036)
MUMFORD & SONS – I Will Wait: 65.821 (+1.066)
TIM MCGRAW – One Of Those Nights: 64.463 (+0.417)
BRUNO MARS – When I Was Your Man: 63.316 (+2.976)
OF MONSTERS AND MEN – Little Talks: 61.314 (+0.754)
CARRIE UNDERWOOD – Two Black Cadillacs: 49.268 (-0.061)
BLAKE SHELTON – Sure Be Cool If You Did: 44.588 (+0.487)
PITBULL – Feel This Moment f/C. Aguilera: 33.461 (+1.915)
LADY ANTEBELLUM – Downtown: 32.858 (+0.740)
OLLY MURS – Troublemaker f/Flo Rida: 32.768 (+0.731)
FUN. – Carry On: 32.038 (+0.436)
MUSE – Madness: 31.146 (+0.086)
RIHANNA – Stay f/Mikky Ekko: 25.866 (+1.329)
DRAKE – Started From The Bottom: 19.982 (+0.931)
ONE DIRECTION – Kiss You: 18.552 (+0.682)

KREWELLA – Alive: 13.031 (+0.420)
FALL OUT BOY – My Songs Know What You Did…: 10.917 (+0.441)
BON JOVI – Because We Can: 9.821 (+0.034)
LUMINEERS – Stubborn Love: 8.551 (+0.129)
PARAMORE – Now: 4.018
CHER LLOYD – With Ur Love f/Juicy J: 3.472 (+0.214)
PINK – Just Give Me A Reason: 2.675 (+0.355)

Off the wall update today with S&S, CMB, and PIU all stalling out after having great updates all week. We will see if today was a fluke or if these trends continue tomorrow.

Also Taylors IKYWT starting to drop meaning that its only a matter of time before Thrift Shop goes #1 (assuming it doesn't stall out at some point).

 

[SaintZ]

So, Azealia continued with her MESS this morning on twitter. Seems you have to update your thread Superman (via ONTD):

I liked when she goes and has beef with people because it is entertaining but ugggggghhhhh she need to stawhp with this.

 

[Artemisia]

This bitch...

 

[botty]

Artemisia I tried. Not here for it being sold out everywhere.