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#4111 Re: The Sunset Strip » Favorite Michael Jackson album » 906 weeks ago
Music And Critical Reception
Stranger in Moscow -
The song was well received amongst critics and music producers. James Hunter of Rolling Stone commented "[Jackson is] angry, miserable, tortured, inflammatory, furious about what he calls, in 'Stranger in Moscow', a 'swift and sudden fall from grace'...HIStory feels like the work of someone with a bad case of Thriller nostalgia. Occasionally this backward focus works to Jackson's advantage: On 'Stranger in Moscow' he remembers the synth-pop '80s while constructing wracked claims of danger and loneliness that rival any Seattle rocker's p??in [sic]".
Jon Pareles of The New York Times stated, "The ballads are lavishly melodic. 'Stranger in Moscow', with odd lyrics like 'Stalin's tomb won't let me be', has a gorgeous chorus for the repeated question "How does it feel?". Fred Shuster of the Daily News of Los Angeles described it as, "a lush, gorgeous minor-key ballad with one of the album's catchiest choruses".
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic noted of HIStory, "Jackson produces some well-crafted pop that ranks with his best material...'Stranger in Moscow' is one of his most haunting ballads. Long time collaborator Bruce Swedien, has described "Stranger in Moscow" as one of the best songs Jackson had ever done. Patrick Macdonald of The Seattle Times described "Stranger in Moscow" as, "a pretty ballad interspersed with sounds of rain".
Further praise came in 2005 when it was felt that the song had successfully portrayed "eerie loneliness" and was characterized as beautiful by Josephine Zohny of PopMatters. Tom Molley of the Associated Press described it as "[a] ethereal and stirring description of a man wounded by a 'swift and sudden fall from grace' walking in the shadow of the Kremlin".
Chart Performance
They Don't Care About Us -
In the UK, it peaked at number four and stayed on the chart for three months. The song found particular success in Europe, peaking within the top ten in all states. European highlights came in Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium and Sweden, in these countries the song became a top five hit and stayed in their respective charts for a minimum of 21 weeks. The lyrical controversy surrounding "They Don't Care About Us" brought commercial disappointment in the US; radio stations were reluctant to play the song. It peaked at number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, falling short of the record breaking success of the two previous singles "Scream/Childhood" and "You Are Not Alone".
#4113 Re: Guns N' Roses » RB2 cracked? mogg available? » 906 weeks ago
Release them just to be cool. Beyond that, no one is going to beg at your feet or buy your bullshit.
Notice the irony of the thread your posting in?
#4114 Re: The Sunset Strip » Favorite Michael Jackson album » 906 weeks ago
They should've made it Disc 1, axed I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Man In The Mirror, The Girl Is Mine, and Heal The World, in favor of Scream, Earth Song, You Are Not Alone, and Childhood, four new tracks on the GH collection.
"They Don't Care About Us", "Stranger In Moscow" and "This Time Around" ect...
I disagree.
#4115 Re: The Garden » Fantasy Wrestling II » 906 weeks ago
ECW (30-06-09)
#1
SHELTON BENJAMIN vs. YOSHI TATSU
WINNER: Yoshi Tatsu via pin
#2
SHEAMUS vs. OLIVER JOHN
WINNER: Sheamus via pin
#3
WILLIAM REGAL & VLADIMIR KOZLOV vs.
TOMMY DREAMER & CHRISTIAN
WINNERS: William Regal & Vladimir Kozlov via pin (+9 Slashfro, +9 BLS-Pride)
Rankings:
1. James Lofton 563
2. Slashfro 387 (+9)
3. Axl Schwarzenegger 373
4. AtariLegend 368
5. 2008 Intentions 286
6. Rex 244
7. BLS-Pride 172 (+9)
8. Communist China 111
Team Rankings:
1. AtariLegend & James Lofton 931
2. Axl Schwarzenegger & 2008 Intentions 659
3. Rex & Slashfro 631
4. Communist China & BLS-Pride 283
Roster:
RAW
Alicia Fox, Batista, Chavo Guerrero, Festus, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Jamie Noble, Jillian, Kelly Kelly, Maryse (Divas Champion), Mickie James, Rosa Mendes, Santino Marella
Non-Wrestling:
Donald Trump, Hornswoggle (Cruiserweight Champion), Jerry Lawler, Lilian Garcia, Linda McMahon, Michael Cole, Mr. McMahon, Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon
ECW
Abraham Washington, Brie Bella, DJ Gabriel, Ezekiel Jackson, Hurricane Helms, Katie Lea Burchil, Matt Striker, Nikki Bella, Paul Burchill, Sheamus, Tiffany, Tyler Reks, Yoshi Tatsu
Non-Wreslting:
Todd Grisham, Tony Atlas, Tony Chimel
SmackDown!
Charlie Haas, Curt Hawkins, Eve Torres, Jesse, Jimmy Wang Yang, JTG, Kung Fu Naki, Layla, Maria, Michelle McCool (Womens Champion), Mike Knox, Natalya, Ricky Ortiz, Shad, The Brian Kendrick
Non-Wrestling:
Jim Ross, Justin Roberts, Ranjin Singh, Theodore Long
Other/Unavailable:
JBL, Jimmy Snuka, Joy Giovanni, Mickey Rourke, Miss Jackie, Molly Holly, Roddy Piper, Stone Cold, Sunny, Tazz, Torrie Wilson, Vickie Guerrero, Victoria
Released/Unavailable:
Candice, Mr. Kennedy, Sim Snuka, Umaga
Jobbers/Unavailable
Adam Green, Chad Collyer, Chris Lewie, David Floridia, Dustin Carwile, Frankie Sloan, Joey Munos, Luke Hawx, Mike Williams, Oliver John, Russ Taylor
Current Participants:
BLS-Pride: Shawn Michaels, Big Show, #1 Beth Phoenix <JBL>, Vladimir Kozlov, Mark Henry
2008 Intentions: Finlay, Rey Mysterio (Intercontinental Champion), Gail Kim, Kofi Kingston (United States Champion), #2 David Hart Smith #1 <Dolph Ziggler> <R-Truth>
Communist China: Shelton Benjamin, The Miz , John Morrison, #1 Zack Ryder <The Brian Kendrick>, Primo
AtariLegend: Triple H, Montel Vontavious Porter, #2 Dolph Ziggler <Batista>, Evan Bourne, #1 R-Truth <Umaga>
James Lofton: Edge (Unified Tag Team Champion), C.M. Punk (World Heavyweight Champion), Carlito, Melina, Tommy Dreamer (ECW Champion)
Slashfro: Chris Jericho (Unified Tag Team Champion), Jeff Hardy, Kane, Jack Swagger, William Regal
Axl Schwarzenegger: Randy Orton (WWE Champion), Christian, Matt Hardy, Ted DiBiase Jr., #1 Tyson Kidd <Maryse>
Rex: John Cena, Undertaker, The Great Khali, Cody Rhodes, #1 Goldust <Chavo Guerrero>
Teams:
AtariLegend & James Lofton: Carlito, C.M. Punk (World Heavyweight Champion), Dolph Ziggler, Edge (Unified Tag Team Champion), Evan Bourne, Melina, Montel Vontavious Porter, R-Truth, Tommy Dreamer (ECW Champion), Triple H
Communist China & BLS-Pride: Big Show, Beth Phoenix, John Morrison, Mark Henry, Primo, Shawn Micheals, Shelton Benjamin, The Miz, Vladimir Kozlov, Zack Ryder
Rex & Slashfro: Chris Jericho (Unified Tag Team Champion), Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Jack Swagger, Jeff Hardy, John Cena, Kane, The Great Khali, Undertaker, William Regal
Axl Schwarzenegger & 2008 Intentions: Christian, David Hart Smith, Finlay, Gail Kim, Kofi Kingston (United States Champion), Matt Hardy, Randy Orton (WWE Champion), Rey Mysterio (Intercontinental Champion), Tyson Kidd, Ted DiBiase Jr.
#4116 Re: GNRevolution Madness » GnREvolution Television Madness Nomination Thread » 906 weeks ago
AtariLegend wrote:Dragonball Z
You prefer Z or plain old Dragonball?
I like both but found that by the end of Z it was getting very repetitive i.e. super strong villain, can't be beat takes fifty episodes to do so with lots of powering up. I preferred Dragonball had a faster pace and story was more interesting. Also I know they're both based on the Dragonball manga with Z being the second half but Z is the weaker of the two.
There is also "GT", which is based after "Z" and "Kai", which I never got around to watching, plus several mini-movies.
I prefer "Z" basically, because that's the one I watched first.
...And like you say the "sub" is alot better than the children's "American dub".
#4117 Re: The Garden » Fantasy Wrestling II » 906 weeks ago
^ There was a mini draft last night..
Moving to Raw
» Alicia Fox
» Evan Bourne
» Gail Kim
» Jack Swagger
» Mark Henry
Moving to SmackDown
» David Hart Smith
» Finlay
» Matt Hardy
» Natalya
» Tyson Kidd
Moving to ECW
» Brie Bella
» Goldust
» Nikki Bella
» Shelton Benjamin
» William Regal
So if Matt isn't injured, he wouldn't have been showing up till Friday anyway.
#4118 Re: The Garden » Fantasy Wrestling II » 906 weeks ago
Next weeks show was tapped after last nights, if you want to read the spoilers...
#4119 Re: GNRevolution Madness » GnREvolution Television Madness Nomination Thread » 906 weeks ago
In no particular order....
Star Trek: Deep Space 9
Star Trek: The Next Generation
The X-Files
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Angel
Father Ted
Smallville
Heroes
Dragonball Z
The Muppet Show
Blackadder
The Simpsons
House
Rome
Malcolm In The Middle
Doctor Who
Only Fools And Horses
Red Dwarf
Diagnosis Murder
EastEnders
Casualty
Beavis And Butt-head
WWF Raw
Batman: The Animated Series
Friends
#4120 Re: The Garden » Fantasy Wrestling II » 906 weeks ago
RAW (29-06-09)
#1
TRIPLE H vs. MONTEL VONTAVIOUS PORTER - Tournament, For WWE Title No.1 Contendership, Semi-Final
WINNER: Triple H via pin (+4* AtariLegend)
#2
EDGE & CHRIS JERICHO vs.
CARLITO & PRIMO (Unified Tag Team Championship)
WINNERS: Edge & Chris Jericho via pin (+8 James Lofton & +8 Slashfro)
#3
JOHN CENA vs. THE MIZ - Tournament, For WWE Title No.1 Contendership, Semi-Final
WINNER: John Cena via pin (+4* Rex)
#4
KELLY KELLY vs. BETH PHOENIX vs. MICKIE JAMES vs. ROSA MENDES - Fatal Four Way Match, For Diva's Title No.1 Contendership
WINNER: Mickie James via pin
#5
BIG SHOW vs. KOFI KINGSTON
WINNER: Draw (+1 BLS-Pride, +1 2008 Intentions)
#6
Gauntlet Match**
RANDY ORTON vs. EVAN BOURNE
WINNER: Randy Orton via pin (+4 Axl Schwarzenegger)
RANDY ORTON vs. JACK SWAGGER
WINNER: Randy Orton via countout (+6 Axl Schwarzenegger)
RANDY ORTON vs. MARK HENRY
WINNER: Mark Henry via pin (+9 BLS-Pride)
*{Note: Stipulation/gimmick points will only be awarded in the final tournament match, along with tournament points, until then all rounds will be treated as standard matches}
**{Note: The first match the runner takes part in, is counted as a standard match, from then on every victory is counted as a gimmick win. The runners opponent is not given gimmick match points for winning, because they are not the one with the disadvantage.}
Rankings:
1. James Lofton 563 (+8)
2. Slashfro 378 (+8)
3. Axl Schwarzenegger 373 (+10)
4. AtariLegend 368 (+4)
5. 2008 Intentions 286 (+1)
6. Rex 244 (+4)
7. BLS-Pride 163 (+10)
8. Communist China 111
Team Rankings:
1. AtariLegend & James Lofton 839
2. Axl Schwarzenegger & 2008 Intentions 582
3. Rex & Slashfro 572
4. Communist China & BLS-Pride 264
Roster:
RAW
Alicia Fox, Batista, Chavo Guerrero, Festus, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Jamie Noble, Jillian, Kelly Kelly, Maryse (Divas Champion), Mickie James, Rosa Mendes, Santino Marella
Inactive/Non-Wrestling:
Donald Trump, Hornswoggle (Cruiserweight Champion), Jerry Lawler, Lilian Garcia, Linda McMahon, Michael Cole, Mr. McMahon, Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon
ECW
Brie Bella, DJ Gabriel, Ezekiel Jackson, Hurricane Helms, Katie Lea Burchil, Matt Striker, Nikki Bella, Paul Burchill, Tiffany
Inactive/Non-Wreslting:
Todd Grisham, Tony Atlas, Tony Chimel
SmackDown!
Charlie Haas, Curt Hawkins, Eve Torres, Jesse, Jimmy Wang Yang, JTG, Kung Fu Naki, Layla, Maria, Michelle McCool (Womens Champion), Mike Knox, Natalya, Ricky Ortiz, Shad, The Brian Kendrick
Inactive/Non-Wrestling:
Jim Ross, Justin Roberts, Ranjin Singh, Theodore Long
Other/Unavailable:
JBL, Jimmy Snuka, Joy Giovanni, Mickey Rourke, Miss Jackie, Molly Holly, Roddy Piper, Stone Cold, Sunny, Tazz, Torrie Wilson, Vickie Guerrero, Victoria
Released/Unavailable:
Candice, Mr. Kennedy, Sim Snuka, Umaga
Jobbers/Unavailable
Adam Green, Chad Collyer, Chris Lewie, David Floridia, Dustin Carwile, Frankie Sloan, Joey Munos, Luke Hawx, Mike Williams, Russ Taylor
Current Participants:
BLS-Pride: Shawn Michaels, Big Show, #1 Beth Phoenix <JBL>, Vladimir Kozlov, Mark Henry
2008 Intentions: Finlay, Rey Mysterio (Intercontinental Champion), Gail Kim, Kofi Kingston (United States Champion), #2 David Hart Smith #1 <Dolph Ziggler> <R-Truth>
Communist China: Shelton Benjamin, The Miz , John Morrison, #1 Zack Ryder <The Brian Kendrick>, Primo
AtariLegend: Triple H, Montel Vontavious Porter, #2 Dolph Ziggler <Batista>, Evan Bourne, #1 R-Truth <Umaga>
James Lofton: Edge (Unified Tag Team Champion), C.M. Punk (World Heavyweight Champion), Carlito, Melina, Tommy Dreamer (ECW Champion)
Slashfro: Chris Jericho (Unified Tag Team Champion), Jeff Hardy, Kane, Jack Swagger, William Regal
Axl Schwarzenegger: Randy Orton (WWE Champion), Christian, Matt Hardy, Ted DiBiase Jr., #1 Tyson Kidd <Maryse>
Rex: John Cena, Undertaker, The Great Khali, Cody Rhodes, #1 Goldust <Chavo Guerrero>
Teams:
AtariLegend & James Lofton: Carlito, C.M. Punk (World Heavyweight Champion), Dolph Ziggler, Edge (Unified Tag Team Champion), Evan Bourne, Melina, Montel Vontavious Porter, R-Truth, Tommy Dreamer (ECW Champion), Triple H
Communist China & BLS-Pride: Big Show, Beth Phoenix, John Morrison, Mark Henry, Primo, Shawn Micheals, Shelton Benjamin, The Miz, Vladimir Kozlov, Zack Ryder
Rex & Slashfro: Chris Jericho (Unified Tag Team Champion), Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Jack Swagger, Jeff Hardy, John Cena, Kane, The Great Khali, Undertaker, William Regal
Axl Schwarzenegger & 2008 Intentions: Christian, David Hart Smith, Finlay, Gail Kim, Kofi Kingston (United States Champion), Matt Hardy, Randy Orton (WWE Champion), Rey Mysterio (Intercontinental Champion), Tyson Kidd, Ted DiBiase Jr.
