Combat Ring: Round 1

Here's a new concept I've decided to come up with, I put 2 singles from artists or bands and judge them based on lyrics, vocals, and all that other mumbo jumbo. If i get enough responses on you guys' input, then I will make the winners be chosen by YOU! But I need a lot of responses on this post to make that happen.

ROUND 1

Never Again-Kelly Clarkson

VS

Umbrella-Rihanna

Round 1-A

Vocals:

Who has a better voice? You would most likely say Kelly. Rihanna does have a very good voice too, though. But, when I saw Rihanna open for the Black Eyed Peas I was really dissapointed with the vocal aspect of her music and didn't proove to me that she could sing. Kelly, on the other hand, has won American Idol, meaning we know she can sing.

Kelly wins Round 1-A!

Round 1-B

Lyrics:

On these particular songs you have to look at the lyrics ina little way. most people today are not affected by lyrics of a song, because they don't listen to them.

"Does it hurt to know i'll never be there, bet it sucks to see my face everywhere, it was you who chose to end it like you did, i was the last to know, YOU KNEW, exactly what you would do and don't say you simply lost your way. She may believe you but i never will...never again"

"When the sun shine we shine together, told you i'll be here forever, Now that its rainin' more than ever, know that we still have each other. You can stand under my umbrella"

Rihanna is a little on the light side of an analogy so...

Kelly wins Round 1-B

Round 1-C

Beat:

Yes, beat. One of the most important aspects of a song. Well, Never Again has a cool beat and Umbrella has a very catchy tone to it. Only a couple listens and you're hooked!

Rihanna wins Round 1-C

Tally Up:

Kelly-2

Rihanna-1

Sorry, Rihanna, but Never Again is better than what you have prooven so far. We'll see in the near future!

WINNER:

KELLY CLARKSON-NEVER AGAIN
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FqcVczO5uCU

Stay tuned next time for Kelly against Gwen Stefani!