Song: FALLINLOVE2NITE
Album: HITnRUN Phase 1
Year: 2015
Now THIS is exactly why I am taking on this utterly ridiculous project. Though I've watched a couple seasons of New Girl and vaguely recall that there was a Prince episode, I did not realize that Zooey Deschanel performs this song near the end of the episode titled . . . wait for it . . . "Prince". (Season 3, episode 14). The album cut removes Zooey's vocals but retains the EDM dance groove with Prince in full-on cartoon voice. He seems to be having a good time both in the show and on this track and both put a smile on my face. I'm happy to have discovered this one and will probably blast it in the car from time to time.
Verdict: 4/5 stars
Would I sing it at karaoke? How could I not?
Song: The Stars (Are Out Tonight)
Album: The Next Day
Year: 2013
Spotify came through for me in delivering a Bowie offering from roughly the same career point and year as FALLINLOVE2NITE. What first struck me was how both songs take a driving beat and carry it forward throughout the song rather than using a verse, verse, chorus type of structure. The song itself doesn't necessarily speak to me. Bowie is using his earnest, louder "I'm trying not to succumb to panic" voice and it just feel a bit too frantic for me. The video provides some perspective and is nicely done, especially Tilda Swinton's performance as The Thin White Duke. I've listened to this several times now and I just can't find anything to sink my teeth into. It's pleasant enough but I'd probably choose the video over the album track.
Verdict: 3/5 stars
Would I sing it at karaoke? Yes, but I doubt anyone would care.
Winner: FALLINLOVE2NITE
Running Score: Bowie 3, Prince 1
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