Song of the Week - BATTLE 10 Voting/WEEK 81 Nominating

This is my first time voting in a BATTLE, and I have to say that making choices was significantly tougher than it is in the normal weeks (though I guess that's to be expected). I like each of the tracks for different reasons, but a few did stand out amongst the others.

Staff Credit Game struck me as a pretty nice track last week, and it still stands out in this week too. The medley aspect of it is nice, especially now that I'm more familiar with the Banana Blitz world themes (thanks again to DH for uploading that Wii game rip). Although strong, I think this track is one of the weaker ones compared to other participants in this battle. Not sure if I'll be giving it a point or not, although it's definitely awesome.

Plok!'s main theme is a really strong song too. The theme is upbeat, and I love the use of the harmonica (which later develops into some nice rockin'). A really infectious melody is present; I don't ever hum any tunes, but this track is definitely worthy of hummage ("hummage", is that even a word).

The piano work in Planet She is pretty great. I can't seem to find any flaws with the track, either. It's pleasant, and I'm definitely awarding it a point or two in this battle. Cool stuff.

I think should like Ultimate Destroyer a lot. It's Saitama Saisyu Heiki... S.S.H... ROCKIN'.
There's something about it, though, that strikes me as unoriginal. It feels like I've listened to this track a lot in the past, even though I certainly haven't. Objectively, it has some good parts, but somehow it's not clicking with me. Maybe it's just that I enjoy the other tracks more than this one.

Heh, I remember liking Izayoi Sakuya Stage a lot. I still love it. The song is a pretty addictive one, in spite of its short length. Once it begins playing, there's almost no way I'll stop it in the middle (and if I need to, it certainly won't be because I was bored of the track).

Above the Treetops has a cool little melody that I enjoy. Unfortunately, that melody isn't present throughout the entire song, but at least it's there for the majority of the track's duration. This one's is a nifty track that makes for some easy listening, but isn't all that impressive otherwise. I can understand how it won a week, but in this battle I think it's a little underwhelming.

Battle With the Devil is an awesome track, and very typical of Mitsuda. I can't get enough of that melody, and the vocals are a nice touch too. Definitely one of my favorites in this battle, and one of the most memorable due to the powerful melody. I see what Crash is saying about the popularity of Mitsuda, so I feel a little guilty in supporting it, but I can't deny the track's awesome qualities.

Bathroom ~ Ending won that really weak week, according to most voters... I don't think I listened to the songs that week (if I did, I've already forgotten them), but this track is a pretty nifty one. The quirky style and simple melody are appealing to me, and I find it to be a pretty addictive track. Maybe not the most impressive, but definitely enjoyable.

2 Points ~ an cinniùint - Battle with the Devil
2 Points ~ Plok! (SNES Game Rip) - Main Theme
1 Point ~ STELLA DEUS BGM ReArrange Album - Planet She
1 Point ~ MegaMari: Marisa no Yabou (Game Rip) - Izayoi Sakuya Stage

Bathroom ~ Ending just missed out on one point.

Jam it back in, in the dark.