),Lady Gaga,Adele,Eminem, andBob Dylan.
Well, this isn’t one of those years.
This year had some great options, and, to be honest, these nominees…aren’t them.
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Hell, it actually sounds like a song, which puts it above many of the films other tracks.
But its alsoa strong microcosm of whatEmilia Perezdoes and doesnt do well.
At least theyre staying away from some of the really questionable tracks from thatJacques Audiardfilm.
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Again, its a decent song forEmilia Perez, but thats a pretty low bar.
You could mix and match any of these songs with any of these movies and never know the difference.
I mean, my goodness,half of The Journey is simply saying the journey over and over again.
Especially in the songs last 30 seconds, H.E.R.
is bringinga level of excitement and build thats absent from most of the other nominees.
Especially compared to Warrens other recent nominees, H.E.R.
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at least brings some much-needed life to The Journey, and it could mean all the difference.
Recent winners likeWhat Was I Made For?
fromBarbie,Naatu Naatu fromRRR, or Shallow fromA Star Is Bornare all perfect examples of that.
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