Battle of the 97’s

With "Toi Et Moi" (the previous 97 winner) losing its novelty, it's unclear who the best in the rating is. What stands out to me is Billie Eilish's "Shuffle game" winner, "No Time to Die", as well as the funky jazzy Juice by Lizzo. Lone Digger is an interesting idea to keep in mind, and …

Sarah Brand – Red Dress

Either one of the best avant-garde songs ever made, or an utterly horrid mismatch of an indie pop ridiculousness. Probably the former, but still going to put a bad score to it. 006/100.

JAWS – Dive Back in Time

The voice seems perfectly fine, and the chill guitar means this song is unlikely to ever break the obstacle set by a song like PAPERMOON. However, the melody harmonization and the continuation of the drums make me feel right at home, as if this is the perfect "merely decent" song. Just as Jose Gonzales stands …

Tag You’re It – Ask The Slave

No…. not that much better than Melanie Martinez's same song name. (17/100)

We Are Pillows – The Ides of March

Yes… you are pillows… zzzz (goes to sleep).

Sasha Alex Sloan – Lie

I struggle to make a rating decision or decide about whether to add this to my favorites, but it seems very nice with potential. I'm sure Sloan would want me to lie, lie, lie to her face... (B)

Phoenix – Fall Out Boy

Jack o Lanterns in July, indeed. (Okay, it's August, but whatever). Great song overall with very powerful chorus. A (96/100)