Comments on: Pop World Cup 2018 Group F Match 1 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1 Lollards in the high church of low culture Sat, 13 May 2023 16:42:26 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 By: weej https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2252309 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 21:42:12 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2252309 Yeah, I also missed voting on this one, results came through in roughly the order I liked though.

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By: jeff w https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2252273 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:39:51 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2252273 I missed the match (work got in the way), but watching on ‘catch up’ I’d have voted for Sweden and Korea – that probably wouldn’t have changed the outcome? I did like the Mexico song though, especially the cheap synths, so happy to see them get 2 points.

That said, FIPA needs to step in and show some yellow cards for all these players removing their kits in their videos.

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By: lonepilgrim https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2252023 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 08:47:23 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2252023 Germany and South Korea keep it tight and professional but Mexico and Sweden playing without the weight of expectation and are a joy to behold – with each match drawn they go forward on the Fair Play rule.

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By: koganbot https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2251924 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 22:14:44 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2251924 Clare says “Can’t Find Entrance,” “Wolke 7,” and “I Got Love” were all adult contemporary in their pace, no loose ends. “Baby rock rock” in contrast was sharper and more person-centered, woman-centered. I thought indeed that “Baby rock rock” left a lot of space for variety, for figuring things out, the mild beat-bubbles good for snatching joy where you can find it in the midst of the workaday. Wish there’d been more of a song, though.

The German song was not pretending that it was not pretending, says Clare. It knew what it was. Written by men for women? Very Song for Europe. I grooved nonchalantly to the rubber-band beats, waved my hand at passing soap bubbles. Felt like I was lounging around waiting for the movie to start. Maybe that was what they intended.

Clare felt Those Dancing Days had an authentic ’80s synthesizer. I liked its nice full sound; reminded me of “Love Will Tear Us Apart,” but this was the happy version. The words were about uncertainty but the drums and keybs rolled along confidently, and the singer wasn’t so timid either.

Taeyeon’s got a strong accompaniment that provides limits for her to locate her voice within. (Clare: “Does she have blue contacts in? I don’t care if she does, really.”) Honestly, this is the first solo single of hers I can stand, first where she doesn’t flop around strenuously and lamely. Clare says it has that Britney Spears thing where she’s obviously structured within the video, but Taeyeon has that sparkle Britney used to have.

Frank’s order: South Korea, Sweden, Mexico, Germany.
Clare’s order: Mexico, South Korea, Sweden, Germany.

Our votes go to South Korea and Mexico.

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By: Garry McK https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2251779 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 04:33:42 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2251779 Mexico sneak past South Korea for me, with the other two nations trailing but hard done by to be in such a difficult group.

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By: dollymix https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2251455 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 21:58:24 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2251455 A great contest here – on the face of this evidence, it’s a pity two of these teams have to go home after the group stages. Even the lowest scorers here, Germany, play a refreshingly straightforward brand of football that could have gotten results against weaker opposition. But lacking in guile, it can’t do much against the high-tempo pressing of the Swedes or the creativity of the Mexicans and South Koreans. Ultimately, Mexico run away with this thanks to a great balanced performance with a fluid backline, rhythmic midfield, tricky wing play and a subtle performance from the striker. South Korea in contrast play a minimal approach, with Taeyeon giving a terrific false nine performance. While it’s not enough to get through Mexico (the defense is a little too porous), it does see them past a Swedish team that plays very well but gets too repetitive in the final stages.

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By: lockedintheattic https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2251384 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 16:06:00 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2251384 I always expected this one to be the group of death and it’s definitely lived up to expectations. What I hadn’t expected was there to be such a runaway winner.

The Swedish song is absolutely terrific and already I’m annoyed it’s not on Spotify so I can’t listen to it on repeat on my way home. This whole tournament is worthwhile for a song like that.

Elsewhere things are much closer.
South Korea displaying a more mature, grown-up sound than I’ve come to expect from them and it’s classy and effective.
German Schlager is always lots of fun, and this is a great example of the genre if utterly unsurprising (well, apart from discovering that Cloud 9 translates as Wolke (Cloud) 7 in German – wonder why ours is two more than theirs??).
But the surprise package here is Mexico – while I like a lot of Mexican music, the brass & accordion-heavy Norteño style has never been my cup of tea. Who knew that fusing that with indies stylings would be so effective. So a surprise second vote to Mexico from me.

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By: Ludo https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2251152 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 12:46:04 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2251152 I had no idea, awesome :-)

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By: koganbot https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2251054 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 02:45:58 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2251054 I don’t want to miss the opportunity to point out that Thomas Troelsen, co-writer-producer of the South Korean selection, has produced tracks for both Super Junior and Junior Senior.

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By: speedwell54 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2251021 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 22:50:16 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2251021 Wow. It’s the third time we’ve had three outstanding tracks. (I agree with Joe, Germans not quite there for me on this occasion )

Those Dancing Days song is terrific. I wanted to play it again, whilst it was still playing. It’s Teenage Kicks. I want them to win the World Cup now.*

Clorofila this is a lovely song and the instrumentation to my ears, is really interesting; loads going on, layer upon layer of sound.

Taeyeon – I am quite a fan of K-Pop singles and Girls Generation were right up there. This is a more mature sound, and what you would expect when a lead singer goes it alone. Great choice.

*It was a good win, but we’re not getting ahead of ourselves, we’re just thinking about the next match, we’re taking it one game at a time.

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By: Jonathan Bogart https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2251010 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 21:29:29 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2251010 Sweden and Mexico both opting for indie squads while Germany and South Korea go with sleek dance-pop formations make this a difficult one to predict. What a match, though: all teams putting high energy into it, a true pleasure to watch.

On first listen, South Korea’s elegance, speed, and ability to turn on a dime put them as the clear field leaders (as I imagine most experienced pop football watchers expected them to be), while the other three battle it out on charm points. For my money, they’re surprisingly well-matched: Sweden’s muscular jangle, Mexico’s buzzy dream-pop, and Germany’s unpretentious bosh all have their own very different but very appealing charms.

My second vote, for Mexico, is as much tactical as anything else: a Pop World Cup with Mexico in it is more interesting to me than one without.

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By: Tom https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2251006 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 21:09:22 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2251006 The South and Central American teams have hit form this Pop World Cup and this group is no exception. But while Mexico get my first listen vote I’m going to have to go back and give them all another few plays to work out who else gets the nod.

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By: Joe https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2250983 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 18:24:35 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2250983 South Korea and Sweden, Mexico close behind, Germany pretty distant.

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By: Matt DC https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2250978 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 18:04:30 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2250978 GROUP OF DEATH.

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By: Tom https://freakytrigger.co.uk/nylpm/2018/07/pop-world-cup-2018-group-f-match-1/comment-page-1#comment-2250970 Wed, 04 Jul 2018 17:42:18 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/?p=31279#comment-2250970 Here’s the updated Spotify Sticker Album https://open.spotify.com/user/freakytrigger/playlist/1BUvb5jt0r9Bnr41WbOO9T?si=dptG_8ryQkWkkPp0G8GRKg – no Swedish track on there sadly so make sure you play the YouTube before you vote!

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