I agree on both sides . . .
Yes, back in 2009 when voiceovers where new . . and 1 liners are alredi great . . I miss those mixes. The raps, however are getting creative . . . I think (Patrick's side) Patrick was being creative on replacing actual songs and have it sung with a different lyrics instead of a voiceover just being said . . . I wouldnt mind too many voiceovers in a mix as long as they don't destroy the whole flow of the mix . ..
Panthers' mix this year got me back . . . i totally fell in love with it . . . Orange's mix is actually good . . . after hearing it 3x, I actually like it . . . and may go behind Panthers on my Top Mixes list . . .
In the end, you guys, if the team/gym wants it more personal - then VOICEOVERS.
If the team wants actual songs, then the SONGS. . .
Really, it's hard to be original these days. Songs are not owned by anyone (except the artist) . . . and I remember everyone (or most of the people here) complaining about BACK AGAIN (2010) and TITANIUM (2012) being the most overplayed or overused in a mix.
Let's just enjoy the mixes and let the teams do the talking . . . We should be grateful that these mixes are being released (and for free) for us to download/listen. Back in 2007-2008, "Trading" mixes was "the" business and it got worst when most people got really greedy with what they got . . . so . . CHILLLLL . . .
"Crush You"!!!!!