TMC
01-12-2018, 04:18 AM
http://www.vulture.com/2018/01/crazy-ex-girlfriend-best-songs-ranked.html?utm_campaign=vulture&utm_source=tw&utm_medium=s1
Over three seasons and dozens of songs, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend has covered nearly every topic and musical genre imaginable, fearlessly mocking everything from hip-hop to punk-pop, on subjects both highbrow (the stigma of mental illness) and low (period sex). As the Vulture’s CXG recapper, I’ve been astonished at what the songwriting team of Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger, and Jack Dolgen has been able to achieve on a tight budget. Even the very worst entries would still be the envy of the YouTube parody culture from which Bloom emerged.
Nonetheless, here’s my attempt to rank every song Crazy Ex-Girlfriend has done, from worst to first. A few ground rules: Because they would inherently rank low, songs under 30 seconds don’t count (which knocks out most of the reprises and a few mini-tunes like “George’s Turn”); the three theme songs do count; and in a few places, I’ve combined song cycles or duos into one entry for easier ranking. I’m also taking into account the visual component of each song and the quality of the performances — if you’ve listened to the show’s soundtracks, you’ve surely noticed that a few of these tunes are sonic dead air without seeing what’s onscreen.
But even if I ranked your favorite tune a bit lower than expected, this list is intended to be a testament to the quality and care that Crazy Ex-Girlfriend puts into every last song, many of which I suspect will continue to resonate with viewers long after it’s off the air.
Over three seasons and dozens of songs, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend has covered nearly every topic and musical genre imaginable, fearlessly mocking everything from hip-hop to punk-pop, on subjects both highbrow (the stigma of mental illness) and low (period sex). As the Vulture’s CXG recapper, I’ve been astonished at what the songwriting team of Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger, and Jack Dolgen has been able to achieve on a tight budget. Even the very worst entries would still be the envy of the YouTube parody culture from which Bloom emerged.
Nonetheless, here’s my attempt to rank every song Crazy Ex-Girlfriend has done, from worst to first. A few ground rules: Because they would inherently rank low, songs under 30 seconds don’t count (which knocks out most of the reprises and a few mini-tunes like “George’s Turn”); the three theme songs do count; and in a few places, I’ve combined song cycles or duos into one entry for easier ranking. I’m also taking into account the visual component of each song and the quality of the performances — if you’ve listened to the show’s soundtracks, you’ve surely noticed that a few of these tunes are sonic dead air without seeing what’s onscreen.
But even if I ranked your favorite tune a bit lower than expected, this list is intended to be a testament to the quality and care that Crazy Ex-Girlfriend puts into every last song, many of which I suspect will continue to resonate with viewers long after it’s off the air.