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From chart-topping hits to underrated hidden-gem songs, we’ve rounded up 24 brutal choices that every music lover has to face. Will you side with the legendary icons or the new wave of indie icons? 

Dive into the ultimate ‘This Or That’ music poll, cast your vote, and see how your taste compares to other Pandas!

When you’re done voting and comparing in this poll, check out our ‘Choose One, Lose The Rest’ poll by clicking here.

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#1

Who’s the more influential musician?

George Michael and Phil Collins. Compare your taste in music with these artists in a fun This or That quiz.

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UKGrandad
Community Member
2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, Collins does influence me to switch to another radio station as soon as I hear the opening note of one of his songs.

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    #2

    Queen of Pop or King of Pop?

    Madonna and Michael Jackson. This or That questions to compare your music taste. Mainstream music taste.

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    Mavis
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might not be a popular opinion but I think Madonna is over rated. Sure she's good at publicity and performance. But the music itself is pretty average.

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    #3

    Which band’s music is superior?

    Freddie Mercury singing and The Beatles jumping. Test your taste in music with our 'This Or That' questions.

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    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We could debate what "superior" even means, but they both had significant impacts on music. The Beatles (like many other artists) started out being heavily influenced by people like Chuck Berry (who might be considered as superior as one of the early pioneers of rock) before becoming more innovative. Queen were more innovative right out of the gate.

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    #4

    Which song is more iconic?

    Madonna and Cyndi Lauper in an 80s music video, comparing music taste with 24 This or That questions.

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    #5

    Which grunge band is superior?

    Kurt Cobain and Eddie Vedder. Two iconic musicians to compare your taste in music.

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    #6

    If you had to choose one, which would you go with?

    A split image showing a vinyl record and a hand holding a smartphone with the Spotify logo. Compare your taste in music.

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    Jenka666
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This actually depends on the type of music. Classical is amazing on vinyl, but most things are better on streaming.

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    #8

    Whose discography is more memorable?

    Split image showing singers Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson. Compare your taste in music.

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like comparing a Porsche to a Reliant Robin.

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    #9

    Which is the better synth-pop hit?

    Rick Astley and Morten Harket side-by-side, representing music taste in a 'This or That' game.

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    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm fine hearing "Never Gonna Give You Up” but it's not part of my 100+ GB music collection, and I've never played it on YT. A-ha's video is also a milestone.

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    #10

    Which band do you prefer?

    Musicians performing live. Left: two men, one singing. Right: two men, one with arms raised, on a brightly lit stage. Taste in music.

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    #11

    What was the ultimate ’90s boy band?

    Two images of boy bands. Left: men outside a jet. Right: men in a red room. Compare your taste in music.

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    #12

    Which ’70s era-defining genre do you prefer?

    A split image: a disco ball with colorful light reflections, and a person playing an electric guitar, both representing taste in music.

    Gezer Amorim , Yan Krukau Report

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can appreciate disco a bit now that I'm older and somewhat nostalgic, but the closes I came to having an disco in my music collection was Blondie's "Heart Of Glass" and the Kinks' "Superman".

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    #13

    Which modern pop icon is simply better?

    Beyoncé and Rihanna, two iconic music artists, side-by-side. Compare your taste in music with this quiz!

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    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Modern pop icon and no mention of Swift or the little blonde one?

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    #14

    Which Eurovision winner is more iconic?

    Celine Dion and ABBA, side-by-side, representing music taste. Compare your taste in music with this quiz.

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    2 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like her genre, but Celine Dion has one of the great voices of all time. She proved it when she sang Barbra Streisand's song at the Oscars and blew Streisand out of the water. Abba does absolutely nothing for me. American Abba fans: Have you listened to Chess? A surprisingly good rock opera by the guys from Abba and Andrew Lloyd Webber's superior partner, Tim Rice. It flopped in America for three reasons: Its campiness, its subject matter (a chess tournament), and the way it was dumbed down for Broadway. It's not really about chess; it's a cold-war love triangle.

    #15

    Which soul-infused masterpiece do you like more?

    Black and white Amy Winehouse and color Adele, both singing passionately. Compare your taste in music.

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    QueenBean
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm probably one of the very few people who can't stand Adele.

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    #16

    Which pop-rock artist do you prefer?

    Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson singing on stage. Compare your taste in music with this or that questions.

    Justin Higuchi , vagueonthehow Report

    For All Pedernity
    Community Member
    2 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As we'd say in Norwegian, "pest eller kolera".

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    #17

    Which Latin pop anthem is more iconic?

    Shakira smiling, Ricky Martin singing. Compare your taste in music with this This Or That quiz.

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    Beak Hookage
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HER LIPS ARE DEVIL RED AND HER SKIN'S THE COLOUR OF MOCHA!

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    #18

    Which live music event type do you enjoy more?

    Split image: a crowd with raised hands at a concert and a silhouetted singer holding a microphone, for music taste.

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    #19

    Which song is more influential?

    Two distinct male musicians: one with a beard in a vintage setting, the other singing on stage, both reflecting diverse taste in music.

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    GenuineJen
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a condition. If Africa is playing, it doesn't matter where, I *HAVE* to sing it. Loudly, with gusto. It must be done.

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    #20

    Which vibe do you appreciate more?

    A musician playing electric guitar next to a keyboard, and a hand adjusting a sound mixing board. Taste in music.

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    Jenka666
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What exactly is experimental alternative indie music?

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    #21

    What was the ultimate ’90s girl band?

    Two pop groups, Destiny's Child and Spice Girls, in music videos. Compare your taste in music.

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    #23

    Who’s the better modern hip-hop artist?

    Two men, one in a suit, the other a rapper, representing different tastes in music, like mainstream vs. niche.

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    #24

    Which rock ballad is more iconic?

    Split image: Sting playing an upright bass in black and white, and Bono performing in a dark vest. Music taste comparison.

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    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did the people who voted “Every Breath You Take” as the more iconic ballad play it at their wedding?

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