Favorite 31 Songs by US Artists According to a Bunch of Middle-Aged Dummies (10 Viewers)

[krista4]

Posted November 11: Which song about September received more points: "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire, or "September Gurls" by Big Star?

Current totals:
September Gurls - three votes for 41 points
September - two votes for 26 points

 

[krista4]

Ah, might as well update this one, too, from November 11:

Which of the following grunge superstars received the most points: Pearl Jam, Nirvana, or Soundgarden?

Current totals:
Pearl Jam - 57 points
Soundgarden - 28 points
Nirvana - 22 points

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Posted November 11: Which song about September received more points: "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire, or "September Gurls" by Big Star?

Current totals:
September Gurls - three votes for 41 points
September - two votes for 26 points

What if both Rannouses rank Neil Diamond's September Morn really high?

 

[Ilov80s]

Catching up tonight, now on playlist for #20. I think this is the weakest by far for my tastes.

So here are 4 songs I thoroughly enjoy

Ball of Confusion by The Temptations
Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
Waiting Room by Fugazi
Stars by Hum

 

[KarmaPolice]

Today's listening was as excellent as I expected!

On my known songs, a shout-out to the Counting Crows song. While it wouldn't be my #1 from them, I like it a lot despite its being overplayed, and I'm glad to see that smelly guy get some love in the countdown. Also love both of the Wilco picks. "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" was on my medium list with another Wilco we haven't seen (and won't). "Jack and Jill" by Raydio was a song I didn't realize I knew, but I was happy to hear it once I recognized it. And if you choose a Stevie Wonder, Beach Boys, Nina Simone, Big Star, Temptations, or Bob Dylan song, just consider it auto-liked. OK, maybe 85% of Bob Dylan songs.

I put any Run the Jewels song into an auto-like but never remember which ones I know and which I don't. I loved today's pick.

On the new-to-me songs, I give a heart to "Hypnotize" by Notorious B.I.G., "24 Frames" by Jason Isbell, "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" by Nancy Sinatra, and, in the biggest shock to me, "Cemetery Gates" by Pantera.

But my favorite where-you-been-all-my-life selection from today was "B.O.B." by Outkast. Yes, I've heard of the song and know I should know it. Maybe I've heard it before but it's hard to imagine I would forget it. Frenetic, almost out-of-control but somehow also repetitive so never slipping out of control, what the hell is this is this techno is it rap is it punk is it gospel? What a ****ing ride. Left me breathless. Instantly onto my "favorites" playlist. Wth.



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LINK

 

[Ilov80s]

I haven't been tracking who drafted what so that hopefully keeps me honest and objective.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I haven't been tracking who drafted what so that hopefully keeps me honest and objective.

That's how I do it most days too. Just hit random on the playlist and look later who took things.

 

[KarmaPolice]

That said, since we've done so many of these drafts and such, I find myself saying "oh, this is totally a ___________ pick!".

 

[KarmaPolice]

Oh my goodness, this Gladys Knight tune.

 

[krista4]

LINK

We weren't already?!

 

[AAABatteries]

I haven't been tracking who drafted what so that hopefully keeps me honest and objective.

FTR, I’m winning

 

[Ilov80s]

Round 19- I know some songs and artists will repeat but that is causing me some confusion. Did I already listen to this playlist? Perhaps I even posted about it lol. Anyway, here are 4 songs that jumped out to me

Someday Never Comes by CCR
Reaviewmirror by Pearl Jam
We Got the Beat by The Go Gos
Tonight Is What It Means to Be Young by Fire Inc

 

[KarmaPolice]

LINK

We weren't already?!

Dammit, now this got awkward.

You listen to the other Deftones tunes, or you mostly catch up with the day's picks?

 

[KarmaPolice]

I just looked up B.O.B. In 2000, I was listening to almost nothing but power pop and suicidal singer-songwriters, so I know why I missed it.

If I remember right, B.O.B. made it's way onto the Soulcycle playlist in GP4. That means nobody probably heard it.

 

[krista4]

You listen to the other Deftones tunes, or you mostly catch up with the day's picks?

I thought I was caught up on those. I listened to and posted about the other three that MAC had suggested. Were there more?

If I remember right, B.O.B. made it's way onto the Soulcycle playlist in GP4. That means nobody probably heard it.

I think simey listened to that one! I never did.

 

[krista4]

Tomorrow features four (4!) double-up battles! Both of the members of one of our couples/family (the Rannouses, Eephus/ditkaburgers, OH/me, KarmaPolice/Ilov80s) are in separate battles tomorrow.

 

[krista4]

Also tomorrow, another of our top contenders for "one-hit wonder" (artist with most points from a single song without receiving votes for any other song) will see their dreams shattered.

 

[Eephus]

Also tomorrow, another of our top contenders for "one-hit wonder" (artist with most points from a single song without receiving votes for any other song) will see their dreams shattered.

You laugh tonight and cry tomorrow
When you behold your shattered dreams
And gigolo and gigelette
Awake to find there eyes are wet
With tears that tell their broken dreams

 

[KarmaPolice]

Ooooooo...now I wonder if we can get Krista into the Deftones. Let's try...My Own Summer, Headup, and 7 Words.

I listened to these today, as well as checking out "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" again. Still enjoyed that one a whole lot, and "7 Words" was another winner for me. Good bass part and "groove," which is an odd word for this type of music, I suppose.

I liked the instrumentation of the other two, especially "Headup," but couldn't get into them due to the vocals. "Headup" was too much Cookie Monster, and My Own Summer was too breathy. Batting .500 on these is pretty damn good!

I was thinking and couldn't remember the couple that Mac suggested. I was was just listening to some Deftones, and what I came up with as next step suggestions were off of White Pony: Change (In the House of Flies), Digital Bath, and Knife Prty. I think Passenger has been on other draft playlists, so I guess if you like most of those, you will probably like most of the album. If not, hey - I'm just glad you liked the one song, and gave others a listen!

You listen to the other Deftones tunes, or you mostly catch up with the day's picks?

I thought I was caught up on those. I listened to and posted about the other three that MAC had suggested. Were there more?

If I remember right, B.O.B. made it's way onto the Soulcycle playlist in GP4. That means nobody probably heard it.

I think simey listened to that one! I never did.

You get into my stash? You even hit a smilie on the post.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Tomorrow features four (4!) double-up battles! Both of the members of one of our couples/family (the Rannouses, Eephus/ditkaburgers, OH/me, KarmaPolice/Ilov80s) are in separate battles tomorrow.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I'm shuked right now as two who else would take the artist I did. Fittingly, I will guess @shuke since NV isn't in this thing.

 

[krista4]

I was thinking and couldn't remember the couple that Mac suggested. I was was just listening to some Deftones, and what I came up with as next step suggestions were off of White Pony: Change (In the House of Flies), Digital Bath, and Knife Prty. I think Passenger has been on other draft playlists, so I guess if you like most of those, you will probably like most of the album. If not, hey - I'm just glad you liked the one song, and gave others a listen!

Bumping for...me.

ETA: I misread it and thought you had only named albums.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Posted November 11: Which song about September received more points: "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire, or "September Gurls" by Big Star?

Current totals:
September Gurls - three votes for 41 points
September - two votes for 26 points

What if both Rannouses rank Neil Diamond's September Morn really high?

 

[shuke]

I'm shuked right now as two who else would take the artist I did. Fittingly, I will guess @shuke since NV isn't in this thing.

I don't know what any of this means.

 

[krista4]

I'm shuked right now as two who else would take the artist I did. Fittingly, I will guess @shuke since NV isn't in this thing.

You're not necessarily in a double-up. We'll see.

 

[Manster]

Ah, might as well update this one, too, from November 11:

Which of the following grunge superstars received the most points: Pearl Jam, Nirvana, or Soundgarden?

Current totals:
Pearl Jam - 57 points
Soundgarden - 28 points
Nirvana - 22 points

I figured....PJ is more of a middle age/codger band

 

[shuke]

Tie for today's winner:
MAC_32: Hurricane - Bob Dylan
The Dreaded Marco: Misunderstood - Wilco

And these two, both new to me, WOW
neal cassady: Sinnerman - Nina Simone
DrIanMalcolm: Black Myself, Amythyst Kiah

 

[simey]

So Amythyst Kiah is a folky-blues artist, who I saw once open for Brandi Carlile in Forest Hills, and she was in a group for a bit called "Our Native Daughters," also a folk-y kind of group.

I saw her perform at the Merlefest a couple years ago, and she was very good.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I'm shuked right now as two who else would take the artist I did. Fittingly, I will guess @shuke since NV isn't in this thing.

You're not necessarily in a double-up. We'll see.

Ah, I read that wrong. Only 2 of the 4 power couples are in these battles, with 4 artists doubled?

So IF I understand this (probably still not), IF it's our team I am doubled with Shuke and 80s is doubled with Mac with some hip-hop.

 

[shuke]

I'm shuked right now as two who else would take the artist I did. Fittingly, I will guess @shuke since NV isn't in this thing.

You're not necessarily in a double-up. We'll see.

Ah, I read that wrong. Only 2 of the 4 power couples are in these battles, with 4 artists doubled?

So IF I understand this (probably still not), IF it's our team I am doubled with Shuke and 80s is doubled with Mac with some hip-hop.

wHaT?!??!?1!?1/1/22

 

[Mister CIA]

Is this @General Malaise in disguise?

Big Sugar - Let it Ride - Brandon, Manitoba

Here's Big Sugar performing Bachman-Turner Overdrive's Let it Ride in Brandon, Manitoba! I never thought I would ever see Big Sugar performing the BTO hit in...

youtu.be

 

[krista4]

I'm shuked right now as two who else would take the artist I did. Fittingly, I will guess @shuke since NV isn't in this thing.

You're not necessarily in a double-up. We'll see.

Ah, I read that wrong. Only 2 of the 4 power couples are in these battles, with 4 artists doubled?

So IF I understand this (probably still not), IF it's our team I am doubled with Shuke and 80s is doubled with Mac with some hip-hop.

I worded it poorly, but both members of one of the power couples are in a battle with third and fourth parties. Members of other power couples might also battle someone, since there are four people total who will be battling, but only one power couple has both members in battles.

I have confused shuke, you, and me so far.

 

[KarmaPolice]

HFS.

Nevermind, I going to go watch some Buffy. My brain hurts now.

 

[MAC_32]

I'm shuked right now as two who else would take the artist I did. Fittingly, I will guess @shuke since NV isn't in this thing.

You're not necessarily in a double-up. We'll see.

Ah, I read that wrong. Only 2 of the 4 power couples are in these battles, with 4 artists doubled?

So IF I understand this (probably still not), IF it's our team I am doubled with Shuke and 80s is doubled with Mac with some hip-hop.

I am highly confident I am not doubled up with anyone tomorrow.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I'm shuked right now as two who else would take the artist I did. Fittingly, I will guess @shuke since NV isn't in this thing.

You're not necessarily in a double-up. We'll see.

Ah, I read that wrong. Only 2 of the 4 power couples are in these battles, with 4 artists doubled?

So IF I understand this (probably still not), IF it's our team I am doubled with Shuke and 80s is doubled with Mac with some hip-hop.

I worded it poorly, but both members of one of the power couples are in a battle with third and fourth parties. Members of other power couples might also battle someone, since there are four people total who will be battling, but only one power couple has both members in battles.

I have confused shuke, you, and me so far.

All y'all have lost me

(narrator: that ain't hard to do)

 

[MAC_32]

Ah, might as well update this one, too, from November 11:

Which of the following grunge superstars received the most points: Pearl Jam, Nirvana, or Soundgarden?

Current totals:
Pearl Jam - 57 points
Soundgarden - 28 points
Nirvana - 22 points

I figured....PJ is more of a middle age/codger band

I find this humorous cause while we xmas decorated tonight my wife kept yelling at our 10 year old and I because he wanted a pearl jam playlist. For some reason 'I got memories, I got ****' doesn't put her in the Christmas spirit. Sounds like a her problem.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Also tomorrow, another of our top contenders for "one-hit wonder" (artist with most points from a single song without receiving votes for any other song) will see their dreams shattered.

I KNEW Fire Inc was just too well known to fly under the radar.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Tomorrow features four (4!) double-up battles! Both of the members of one of our couples/family (the Rannouses, Eephus/ditkaburgers, OH/me, KarmaPolice/Ilov80s) are in separate battles tomorrow.

Was there an announcement I missed?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Nina Simone made Gil Scott Herron look like Pat Boone (or worse, Billy Joel). Even the "hip" free-form stations were afraid to play her. "Mississippi Gosh Darn" was probably her most tepid recording. She'd be the most polarizing artist in music history, except no one got to hear her. Punks and hip-hoppers are like toddlers in a sandbox in comparison.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I'm shuked right now as two who else would take the artist I did. Fittingly, I will guess @shuke since NV isn't in this thing.

You're not necessarily in a double-up. We'll see.

Ah, I read that wrong. Only 2 of the 4 power couples are in these battles, with 4 artists doubled?

So IF I understand this (probably still not), IF it's our team I am doubled with Shuke and 80s is doubled with Mac with some hip-hop.

I worded it poorly, but both members of one of the power couples are in a battle with third and fourth parties. Members of other power couples might also battle someone, since there are four people total who will be battling, but only one power couple has both members in battles.

I have confused shuke, you, and me so far.

Did you get into KP’s stash?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I still don't know what Deja Vote is, and I actually DO read krista's posts

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I still don't know what Deja Vote is, and I actually DO read krista's posts

It’s when someone votes for Crosby AND Stills (Nash and Young are ineligible).

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I still don't know what Deja Vote is, and I actually DO read krista's posts

It’s when someone votes for Crosby AND Stills (Nash and Young are ineligible).

Ok, I can see I need to start smoking dope again.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Dr. Octopus:

24 Frames - Jason Isbell

If I were to pick an Isbell song, it wouldn't be this one. But props to @Dr. Octopus for recognizing him.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Oliver Humanzee:

Knoxville Girl - The Louvin Brothers

God, I haven't heard this charming little ditty in 100 years. How charming? Ralph Stanley - aka "King Of Death In The Most Awful Way Imaginable Songs" - covered it and then went and shot his dog just to make himself feel more hopeful. Oh, it sounds all sprightly and jangly - until you listen to the lyrics. Nina Simone should have covered it.

 

[Manster]

Ah, might as well update this one, too, from November 11:

Which of the following grunge superstars received the most points: Pearl Jam, Nirvana, or Soundgarden?

Current totals:
Pearl Jam - 57 points
Soundgarden - 28 points
Nirvana - 22 points

I figured....PJ is more of a middle age/codger band

I find this humorous cause while we xmas decorated tonight my wife kept yelling at our 10 year old and I because he wanted a pearl jam playlist. For some reason 'I got memories, I got ****' doesn't put her in the Christmas spirit. Sounds like a her problem.

Youre doing something right.....my 10 yo is into 21 pilots, and Ayo and Teo...that stupid Rolex song!.....I'll take PJ over those two all day long!

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Zegras11:

Superstition - Stevie Wonder

The most iconic drum opening in rock history. EVERYTHING on this record works. It's mixed perfectly. That double-tracked clavinet (playing just a little bit off each other time-wise - listen closely; it's like an echo). Those horns. And that voice, boys and girls. This is as good as music gets.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Number 14:


krista4:

God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
(duplicate – third vote)


simey:

Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
(new song)



Pip’s Invitation:

Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
(duplicate – second vote today!)


Chaz McNulty:

Mr. Jones – Counting Crows
(new artist)


falguy:

Born To Run - Bruce Springsteen
(new song)


simsarge:

Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - Nancy Sinatra
(new artist)


worrierking:

I Am Trying to Break Your Heart - Wilco
(duplicate – second vote)

Favorite knowns.

IATTBYH was #3 on my Wilco list behind Misunderstood and Poor Places. Really 1c.

 

[rockaction]

New Binky the Doormat:

Criminal – Fiona Apple
(new artist)

@New Binky the Doormat

Fiona made my first nineteen out with "Paper Bag" from When The Pawn...

Brilliant production by Jon Brion.

I went crazy again today
Ain't looking for a strand to climb
Looking for a little hope

Hunger hurts but I want him so bad
That it kills
Cause I know that I'm a mess he don't wanna clean up

 

[rockaction]

"A Report To The Shareholders" was inspired by a book of poetry by a man named John Beecher whose "Whose America?!" was the sample spoken word lick used in "Patriotism," the infamous song off of Soundbombing II by El-P and his act, Company Flow. Beecher's poetry book, Report To the Stockholders, was certainly something that El-P remembered both in sample and in title.

Report To The Stockholders by John Beecher

A Dog's Life And Some Others by John Beecher

Anyway, the song isn't necessarily Run The Jewels' best, but it summarizes their m.o. or their agenda, really.

El spit fire I spit ether
We the gladiators that depose all Caesers
Coming soon on a new world tour
Probably pay the score for the world war
At the apocalypse play the encore
Turn around see El and I smile
Hell comin' and we got about a mile
Until then I remain hostile