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OFFICIAL 2013 FOOTBALLGUYS YEAR END ALBUM POLL
We've done this enough years now that I think everyone knows the routine. This thread is for suggesting your favourites and eventually voting. I would suggest maybe people post the artist/album and a couple sample songs via Youtube/Spotify/Soundcloud or wherever else. I know I have sort of lost track of some stuff that's been released the last few months, so I appreciate the help and suggestions, as do many others.
Last year I had a tough time getting everything compiled and run down, should be easier this year. I know a lot of people like to follow along with the big reveal/countdown, and it's more fun for me if there are people around commenting/discussing, some thoughts on dates for the reveal (which in turn determine deadline for lists). Are most people off from Dec 23 - Jan 3? If so, I'm thinking maybe Dec 19 or Jan 7 for the countdown date - thoughts on this appreciated.
In terms of lists/voting - it's highly encouraged to PM them to me, to encourage suspense in the final results.
The past Countdown Threads are all linked in my signature. I'm not going to set a deadline yet.
These are the rules we've used in the past, I think we'll stick with them unless anyone has strong ideas to improve on them.
- You have 200 points to distribute as you see fit among 10 to 20 albums.
- No album can be given more than 30 points
- You can also simply post your top 10-20 albums in order and they will be awarded points in a descending order from 19-1.
- Any album consisting of new/previously unreleased material released in 2013 is eligible (No reissues, compilations must be all new material)
- Live Albums must have been recorded and released in 2013.
- EP's are eligible
- You can post your album rankings/points assignments here or PM them to me (PMing them to me adds some mystery as to how the final results shake out, but if some people just want to post a top 10/20 list, that's fine too).
The countdown will take place in a new thread I'll start shortly after that. I'll try to run through the whole list on one day.
- The more participants the better
- Let's try to keep this near the top of the page for the next couple weeks.
EXAMPLE 1 - Points Assigned:
The Beatles - Abbey Road - 30
The Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed - 30
The Band - The Band - 25
The Who - Tommy - 20
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin - 15
Led Zeppelin - II - 10
The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground - 10
The Stooges - The Stooges - 10
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River - 10
Frank Zappa - Hot Rats - 10
Neil Young with Crazy Horse -Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere - 5
Elvis Presley - From Elvis in Memphis - 5
MC5 - Kick Out the Jams - 5
Crosby, Stills and Nash - Crosby, Stills and Nash - 5
The Flying Burrito Bros - The Gilded Palace of Sin - 5
King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King - 1
Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left - 1
Sly and the Family Stone - Stand! - 1
Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis - 1
Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band - Trout Mask Replica - 1
Example 2 - Albums Ranked
1. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On (will be awarded 19 points)
2. Led Zeppelin - IV (will be awarded 18 points)
3. The Who - Who's Next (will be awarded 17 points)
4. Joni Mitchell -Blue (will be awarded 16 points)
5. The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers (will be awarded 15 points)
6. Sly and the Family Stone - There's a Riot Goin' On (will be awarded 14 points)
7. David Bowie - Hunky Dory (will be awarded 13 points)
8. Carole King - Tapestry (will be awarded 12 points)
9. John Lennon - Imagine (will be awarded 11 points)
10. The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East (will be awarded 10 points)
11. Rod Stewart - Every Picture Tells a Story (will be awarded 10 points)
12. T. Rex - Electric Warrior (will be awarded 9 points)
13. Janis Joplin - Pearl (will be awarded 8 points)
14. The Doors - L.A. Woman (will be awarded 7 points)
15. Can - Tago Mago (will be awarded 6 points)
16. Leonard Cohen - Songs of Love and Hate (will be awarded 5 points)
17. Funkadelic - Maggot Brain (will be awarded 4 points)
18. The Beach Boys - Surf's Up (will be awarded 3 points)
19. Jethro Tull - Aqualung (will be awarded 2 points)
20. Yes - Fragile (will be awarded 1 points)
Past poll results can be found in my signature.
We've done this enough years now that I think everyone knows the routine. This thread is for suggesting your favourites and eventually voting. I would suggest maybe people post the artist/album and a couple sample songs via Youtube/Spotify/Soundcloud or wherever else. I know I have sort of lost track of some stuff that's been released the last few months, so I appreciate the help and suggestions, as do many others.
Last year I had a tough time getting everything compiled and run down, should be easier this year. I know a lot of people like to follow along with the big reveal/countdown, and it's more fun for me if there are people around commenting/discussing, some thoughts on dates for the reveal (which in turn determine deadline for lists). Are most people off from Dec 23 - Jan 3? If so, I'm thinking maybe Dec 19 or Jan 7 for the countdown date - thoughts on this appreciated.
In terms of lists/voting - it's highly encouraged to PM them to me, to encourage suspense in the final results.
The past Countdown Threads are all linked in my signature. I'm not going to set a deadline yet.
These are the rules we've used in the past, I think we'll stick with them unless anyone has strong ideas to improve on them.
- You have 200 points to distribute as you see fit among 10 to 20 albums.
- No album can be given more than 30 points
- You can also simply post your top 10-20 albums in order and they will be awarded points in a descending order from 19-1.
- Any album consisting of new/previously unreleased material released in 2013 is eligible (No reissues, compilations must be all new material)
- Live Albums must have been recorded and released in 2013.
- EP's are eligible
- You can post your album rankings/points assignments here or PM them to me (PMing them to me adds some mystery as to how the final results shake out, but if some people just want to post a top 10/20 list, that's fine too).
The countdown will take place in a new thread I'll start shortly after that. I'll try to run through the whole list on one day.
- The more participants the better
- Let's try to keep this near the top of the page for the next couple weeks.
EXAMPLE 1 - Points Assigned:
The Beatles - Abbey Road - 30
The Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed - 30
The Band - The Band - 25
The Who - Tommy - 20
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin - 15
Led Zeppelin - II - 10
The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground - 10
The Stooges - The Stooges - 10
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River - 10
Frank Zappa - Hot Rats - 10
Neil Young with Crazy Horse -Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere - 5
Elvis Presley - From Elvis in Memphis - 5
MC5 - Kick Out the Jams - 5
Crosby, Stills and Nash - Crosby, Stills and Nash - 5
The Flying Burrito Bros - The Gilded Palace of Sin - 5
King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King - 1
Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left - 1
Sly and the Family Stone - Stand! - 1
Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis - 1
Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band - Trout Mask Replica - 1
Example 2 - Albums Ranked
1. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On (will be awarded 19 points)
2. Led Zeppelin - IV (will be awarded 18 points)
3. The Who - Who's Next (will be awarded 17 points)
4. Joni Mitchell -Blue (will be awarded 16 points)
5. The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers (will be awarded 15 points)
6. Sly and the Family Stone - There's a Riot Goin' On (will be awarded 14 points)
7. David Bowie - Hunky Dory (will be awarded 13 points)
8. Carole King - Tapestry (will be awarded 12 points)
9. John Lennon - Imagine (will be awarded 11 points)
10. The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East (will be awarded 10 points)
11. Rod Stewart - Every Picture Tells a Story (will be awarded 10 points)
12. T. Rex - Electric Warrior (will be awarded 9 points)
13. Janis Joplin - Pearl (will be awarded 8 points)
14. The Doors - L.A. Woman (will be awarded 7 points)
15. Can - Tago Mago (will be awarded 6 points)
16. Leonard Cohen - Songs of Love and Hate (will be awarded 5 points)
17. Funkadelic - Maggot Brain (will be awarded 4 points)
18. The Beach Boys - Surf's Up (will be awarded 3 points)
19. Jethro Tull - Aqualung (will be awarded 2 points)
20. Yes - Fragile (will be awarded 1 points)
Past poll results can be found in my signature.
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