MAD - Artist - Round 4 - #1's have been posted (9 Viewers)

[tuffnutt]

9.

Nightswimming
from Automatic For The People(1992)

The middle piece in the stunning three-song set that closes out the band's 1992 masterpiece Automatic for the People, "Nightswimming" is one of the R.E.M.'s finest songs. Its the centerpiece of what may be the best three-song ending to any album ever. "Nightswimming" features a beautiful string arrangement, courtesy of former Led Zeppelin bassist, John Paul Jones. Michael Stipe approaches his peak as both a singer and a lyricist with this track, a song that is about as close to perfect as a song can get. Its an astonishingly beautiful song that is seeped in nostalgia. In 2021, it was listed at No. 160 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

 

[Yambag]

9.

Nightswimming
from Automatic For The People(1992)

The middle piece in the stunning three-song set that closes out the band's 1992 masterpiece Automatic for the People, "Nightswimming" is one of the R.E.M.'s finest songs. Its the centerpiece of what may be the best three-song ending to any album ever. "Nightswimming" features a beautiful string arrangement, courtesy of former Led Zeppelin bassist, John Paul Jones. Michael Stipe approaches his peak as both a singer and a lyricist with this track, a song that is about as close to perfect as a song can get. Its an astonishingly beautiful song that is seeped in nostalgia. In 2021, it was listed at No. 160 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

My #1, I simply never get tired of listening to it.

 

[KarmaPolice]

What is the deep dive of the week, @-OZ- ?

 

[-OZ-]

What is the deep dive of the week, @-OZ- ?

Following the trend of Avian Yuletide gifts, we’re moving from last week’s counting crows to the Black Crows.
I’m not sure if Sheryl will make an appearance.

 

[KarmaPolice]

What is the deep dive of the week, @-OZ- ?

Following the trend of Avian Yuletide gifts, we’re moving from last week’s counting crows to the Black Crows.
I’m not sure if Sheryl will make an appearance.

Love it! How much of theirs are you familiar with before starting?

They are yet another band I ignorantly wrote off a bit in HS when they got big (sort of like Counting Crows). Probably not metal or edgy enough for me. Now they are a favorite and were one of the first playlists I put together as we started this weirdness. Southern Harmony is an all-timer, 10/10 album IMO. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one.

You inspired me to do similar with metal artists. It's still a genre I love, but haven't been listening to it as much with the MAD31s listening and research going on. I thought it was a good idea to do a band a week and try to get to a few of their albums I hadn't fully listened to yet, or just reconnect with. I had thought about doing a MADmetal thread and posting playlists and albums in there, but we will see about that in a month or two. First up: Gojira.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Listening to Sting Me now on break. Such a great ****in' song.

 

[KarmaPolice]

@Pip's Invitation - speaking of metal, I got to Allied Forces this morning at work. Great stuff as expected. The music in song 2 sounded a lot like Journey to me (not the first time I thought that while listening to the playlists), and song 4 I thought "John Bonham, is that you??" Looking forward to the rest of the songs in your countdown!

 

[Pip's Invitation]

@Pip's Invitation - speaking of metal, I got to Allied Forces this morning at work. Great stuff as expected. The music in song 2 sounded a lot like Journey to me (not the first time I thought that while listening to the playlists), and song 4 I thought "John Bonham, is that you??" Looking forward to the rest of the songs in your countdown!

Track 2 has always been a very important slot on Triumph albums. Make of that what you will.

 

[KarmaPolice]

@Pip's Invitation - speaking of metal, I got to Allied Forces this morning at work. Great stuff as expected. The music in song 2 sounded a lot like Journey to me (not the first time I thought that while listening to the playlists), and song 4 I thought "John Bonham, is that you??" Looking forward to the rest of the songs in your countdown!

Track 2 has always been a very important slot on Triumph albums. Make of that what you will.

For them or for you?

 

[-OZ-]

How much of theirs are you familiar with before starting?

Mostly their first three albums, so I’m looking forward to their more recent stuff. I haven’t listened to their March release yet.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

@Pip's Invitation - speaking of metal, I got to Allied Forces this morning at work. Great stuff as expected. The music in song 2 sounded a lot like Journey to me (not the first time I thought that while listening to the playlists), and song 4 I thought "John Bonham, is that you??" Looking forward to the rest of the songs in your countdown!

Track 2 has always been a very important slot on Triumph albums. Make of that what you will.

For them or for you?

Both!

In many cases it’s been the lead single and/or best known song from the disc. Six Track 2s made my top 31 (some of them we haven’t seen yet) and a seventh was in my Last 5 Out.

 

[Eephus]

Both!

In many cases it’s been the lead single and/or best known song from the disc. Six Track 2s made my top 31 (some of them we haven’t seen yet) and a seventh was in my Last 5 Out.

They were mostly doing this in the LP era when album track sequencing was done differently. With the advent of CDs and especially now with streaming, there's greater incentive for artists to front load their albums with the hits.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

9.

Nightswimming
from Automatic For The People(1992)

The middle piece in the stunning three-song set that closes out the band's 1992 masterpiece Automatic for the People, "Nightswimming" is one of the R.E.M.'s finest songs. Its the centerpiece of what may be the best three-song ending to any album ever. "Nightswimming" features a beautiful string arrangement, courtesy of former Led Zeppelin bassist, John Paul Jones. Michael Stipe approaches his peak as both a singer and a lyricist with this track, a song that is about as close to perfect as a song can get. Its an astonishingly beautiful song that is seeped in nostalgia. In 2021, it was listed at No. 160 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

My #1, I simply never get tired of listening to it.

****, me too.
I think i had this song on repeat 17 times once.
It is simply amazing

 

[Dr. Octopus]

9.

Nightswimming
from Automatic For The People(1992)

The middle piece in the stunning three-song set that closes out the band's 1992 masterpiece Automatic for the People, "Nightswimming" is one of the R.E.M.'s finest songs. Its the centerpiece of what may be the best three-song ending to any album ever. "Nightswimming" features a beautiful string arrangement, courtesy of former Led Zeppelin bassist, John Paul Jones. Michael Stipe approaches his peak as both a singer and a lyricist with this track, a song that is about as close to perfect as a song can get. Its an astonishingly beautiful song that is seeped in nostalgia. In 2021, it was listed at No. 160 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

#4 on my list.

I missed updating my top 20 v. yours for a bit, so I'll just wait until the end to share my Top 20.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

9.

Nightswimming
from Automatic For The People(1992)

The middle piece in the stunning three-song set that closes out the band's 1992 masterpiece Automatic for the People, "Nightswimming" is one of the R.E.M.'s finest songs. It’s the centerpiece of what may be the best three-song ending to any album ever. "Nightswimming" features a beautiful string arrangement, courtesy of former Led Zeppelin bassist, John Paul Jones. Michael Stipe approaches his peak as both a singer and a lyricist with this track, a song that is about as close to perfect as a song can get. It’s an astonishingly beautiful song that is seeped in nostalgia. In 2021, it was listed at No. 160 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

Friend of the MAD artist countdowns, Jason Isbell (of the Drive-By Truckers) covered this song on his “Georgia Blue” tribute album to Georgia artists (the reason he released this album is not allowed to be talked about on this site).

Nightswimming

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Béla Fleck, Chris Thile · Georgia Blue · Song · 2021

open.spotify.com

 

[Yambag]

9's

Known: Clash, Crue, REM, Radiohead, Pearl Jam

Caught My Attention
Built to Spill: Goin' Against Your Mind
Our Lady Peace: One Man Army
Airborne Toxic Event: Hollywood Park
My Morning Jacket: Run Thru
Candlebox: The Answer
Fred Eaglesmith: Some Roads
Ringo Star: Goodnight Vienna

 

[Dr. Octopus]

9.

Nightswimming
from Automatic For The People(1992)

The middle piece in the stunning three-song set that closes out the band's 1992 masterpiece Automatic for the People, "Nightswimming" is one of the R.E.M.'s finest songs. It’s the centerpiece of what may be the best three-song ending to any album ever. "Nightswimming" features a beautiful string arrangement, courtesy of former Led Zeppelin bassist, John Paul Jones. Michael Stipe approaches his peak as both a singer and a lyricist with this track, a song that is about as close to perfect as a song can get. It’s an astonishingly beautiful song that is seeped in nostalgia. In 2021, it was listed at No. 160 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

Friend of the MAD artist countdowns, Jason Isbell (of the Drive-By Truckers) covered this song on his “Georgia Blue” tribute album to Georgia artists (the reason he released this album is not allowed to be talked about on this site).

Nightswimming

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Béla Fleck, Chris Thile · Georgia Blue · Song · 2021

open.spotify.com

A cover by a country artist - could it be worse for @KarmaPolice ? At least he wasn’t covering a reggae song.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Ugh, the shooting in WI was at a school where 3 of our employees go to school. Messed up.

 

[KarmaPolice]

9.

Nightswimming
from Automatic For The People(1992)

The middle piece in the stunning three-song set that closes out the band's 1992 masterpiece Automatic for the People, "Nightswimming" is one of the R.E.M.'s finest songs. It’s the centerpiece of what may be the best three-song ending to any album ever. "Nightswimming" features a beautiful string arrangement, courtesy of former Led Zeppelin bassist, John Paul Jones. Michael Stipe approaches his peak as both a singer and a lyricist with this track, a song that is about as close to perfect as a song can get. It’s an astonishingly beautiful song that is seeped in nostalgia. In 2021, it was listed at No. 160 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."

Friend of the MAD artist countdowns, Jason Isbell (of the Drive-By Truckers) covered this song on his “Georgia Blue” tribute album to Georgia artists (the reason he released this album is not allowed to be talked about on this site).

Nightswimming

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Béla Fleck, Chris Thile · Georgia Blue · Song · 2021

open.spotify.com

A cover by a country artist - could it be worse for @KarmaPolice ? At least he wasn’t covering a reggae song.

My eye was twitching a bit just reading that.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Way behind.....


Favorite 14s


Charlie Don't Surf - I don't listen to the Clash very often anymore, and Sandinista! hardly at all. Really like this song.

Open Mind - a Wilco album I have not listened to enough. Love this song.

Shaking - another OLP song that I liked.

Wordless Chorus - another great song from Z.

Country Feedback - top 40 REM

The National Anthem - one of the best songs from one of their best albums.....

Every Christian Lion Hearted Man Will Show You - another BGs song I've never heard---except for the clear ripoff on REM's Superman, which after googling, is actually originally a ripoff by The Clique's Superman. I had no idea that Superman was a cover.

Cumberland County - I'm liking Eaglesmith even more as we go along.

 

[-OZ-]

10s - solid, a few new likes, a blast down memory lane and my top song from one of the big bands. B+

Known likes
I’ve seen all the good people (not sure if I knew this version but it’s very familiar)
Be good to yourself - if it was on their greatest hits album, I know it and probably like it
Kickstart my heart - during 8th grade I helped a science teacher out all year for a credit. She gave me a $10 gift certificate to a record store for Christmas, I bought three singles, one was kickstart my heart, another was ice-t’s lethal weapon. I forget the third.
It’s the end of the world - my #1

New likes
Spaceman fugitive
Standing at the wall
Don’t F tell me wat to do
Ends of the earth

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

13s

Donde Esta La Playa - like I said earlier, most of my favorite Walkmen songs are from their first 2 albums and it's looking like most won't make Score's list. But this is a fave from a more recent album.

Should I Stay Or Should I Go - probably my favorite song from 9th grade. Still love it. One of my best friends in high school got kicked out of 1st year Spanish class for singing a certain line from this song. Our Spanish teacher had ears in the back of her head as well as the sides---if he'd sung it in Spanish she may have been more lenient.

New Madrid - pretty much anything Tweedy writes I can find something to like about it. My wife is an author and has come to love his music after reading his book about writing songs. She listens to him more than I do now and Wilco is one of my favorites.

Pavement Cracks - another beautiful song from Ms. Lennox.

Eu Amo Voce - I have no idea what he's singing about but I know I agree with him.

I Lied - I have not disliked a single song from him.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

@Pip's Invitation - speaking of metal, I got to Allied Forces this morning at work. Great stuff as expected. The music in song 2 sounded a lot like Journey to me (not the first time I thought that while listening to the playlists), and song 4 I thought "John Bonham, is that you??" Looking forward to the rest of the songs in your countdown!

Track 2 has always been a very important slot on Triumph albums. Make of that what you will.

For them or for you?

Both!

In many cases it’s been the lead single and/or best known song from the disc. Six Track 2s made my top 31 (some of them we haven’t seen yet) and a seventh was in my Last 5 Out.

More specifically, almost all Track 1s are ferocious rockers sung by Gil Moore and almost all Track 2s are melodic songs sung by Rik Emmett. I guess it's how the band liked to introduce themselves to new listeners. The exceptions are the debut album (Emmett-Moore duet, Emmett), Progressions of Power (Moore, Moore), Surveillance (instrumental, Emmett) and obviously Edge of Excess (Moore, Moore).

 

[KarmaPolice]

Some random thoughts on the #9s and #10s:

• I am glad I listened to some albums, as it gave me some connections with the 1st couple of playlists in the top 10. Bullet, Spaceman Fugitive, Death By Rock and Roll, Betty, and Victory Dance were some that stood out that I really liked when checking the albums out and I was happy to see.
• on that note, I don't think I had posted about ATE, and I had listened to Hollywood Park (which was great), so I was happy to see those 2 tracks here. Sorry if I missed you earlier @Zegras11 , and if I did or doubled on a post or listened to a different album too, blame the weed (not really - not much of that anymore)
• I've listened to Money several times now. What a fun, catchy tune.
• Goin' Against Your Mind might be my favorite by Built to Spill so far. Good stuff.
• I mentioned already, but The Answer gave me Floyd vibes, specifically Dark Side. I wasn't expecting that from them
• Massachusetts was one of my favorite from the Bee Gees.
• Before the Sunrise was a killer track - that bass + those drums = I thought I have listened to Fragile before, but I have no recollection of that tune.
• The P-Funk/Lord Huron transition is always "interesting", but none moreso than on the #9s.
• Wild Side kicks so much ***. I have vivid memories of the video with Tommy and the spinning drum set. I thought that was the coolest thing ever at the time. I also joked before that the tune will always be tied to the amazing movie Like Father, Like Son as well. I almost forgot there was another Crue tune from that album in the movie too.

I know I am missing a bunch - there aren't bad tunes on these playlists.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Oops, I forgot to mention that I have been watching a ton of English Premier league and have a team now. My routine when time allows is to pour a pint, put on some music from England, and watch a match. Included in that are MAD31 artists The Jam, The Clash, Radiohead, and others. I don't know **** about positions and formations yet, so I figure I don't need to listen to the announcers fully.

 

[Don Quixote]

Oops, I forgot to mention that I have been watching a ton of English Premier league and have a team now. My routine when time allows is to pour a pint, put on some music from England, and watch a match. Included in that are MAD31 artists The Jam, The Clash, Radiohead, and others. I don't know **** about positions and formations yet, so I figure I don't need to listen to the announcers fully.

Who is your team? I was never big into it, but toured Chelsea’s stadium when I was in London this summer and became a fan (now feel like a frontrunner though, as Chelsea off to a good start). Been watching a lot of EPL on weekends.

 

[Mister CIA]

Gonna have to workshop my theme a little, else it could turn into "Here are 31 songs you've heard a thousand times." So, something, something Texas Music deep tracks.

Upon further review, my theme will lean strongly into the chalk, at least as far as the artist selection goes. This will leave plenty of room for creativity on the song selection.

Also working on my last five out, which will a short list of honorary Texas artists. I was up to three yesterday, but I didn't jot them down, so now its down to one.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Oops, I forgot to mention that I have been watching a ton of English Premier league and have a team now. My routine when time allows is to pour a pint, put on some music from England, and watch a match. Included in that are MAD31 artists The Jam, The Clash, Radiohead, and others. I don't know **** about positions and formations yet, so I figure I don't need to listen to the announcers fully.

Who is your team? I was never big into it, but toured Chelsea’s stadium when I was in London this summer and became a fan (now feel like a frontrunner though, as Chelsea off to a good start). Been watching a lot of EPL on weekends.

Again, I knew nothing about nothing, and landed on Tottenham Hotspurs. I thought the name and Shakespeare reference was funny along with the odd logo. I also wanted to have a rivalry and wanted to avoid teams I had heard about like the Manchesters, Chelseas, and Liverpools while avoiding a turd team that will get relegated after a season. So here we are.

I had been dabbling a bit and catching an odd match here and there on Peacock, but that's about. I really liked it though. I thought picking a team would make it more interesting.

 

[KarmaPolice]

@Raging weasel - you going to join me in some EPL dfs?

 

[KarmaPolice]

@Don Quixote , speaking of - the match vs. Chelsea was brutal. Going up 2-0 like that then crapping the bed.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Oops, I forgot to mention that I have been watching a ton of English Premier league and have a team now. My routine when time allows is to pour a pint, put on some music from England, and watch a match. Included in that are MAD31 artists The Jam, The Clash, Radiohead, and others. I don't know **** about positions and formations yet, so I figure I don't need to listen to the announcers fully.

Who is your team? I was never big into it, but toured Chelsea’s stadium when I was in London this summer and became a fan (now feel like a frontrunner though, as Chelsea off to a good start). Been watching a lot of EPL on weekends.

Again, I knew nothing about nothing, and landed on Tottenham Hotspurs. I thought the name and Shakespeare reference was funny along with the odd logo. I also wanted to have a rivalry and wanted to avoid teams I had heard about like the Manchesters, Chelseas, and Liverpools while avoiding a turd team that will get relegated after a season. So here we are.

I had been dabbling a bit and catching an odd match here and there on Peacock, but that's about. I really liked it though. I thought picking a team would make it more interesting.

I have a friend from the NY/NJ/PA music scene that is obsessed with West Ham United. Wears their jerseys to concerts and all that.

 

[Don Quixote]

@Don Quixote , speaking of - the match vs. Chelsea was brutal. Going up 2-0 like that then crapping the bed.

Don’t want to turn into EPL thread, but, yeah, giving Cole Palmer a couple of PK’s is not a winning strategy.


ETA: It did amuse me when I toured Stamford Bridge that they had Pulisic’s boots on display in the museum. I did not think Chelsea put him on the field enough for them to memorialize those. Must just be for stupid American tourists like myself.

 

[Tau837]

Still catching up, and finally listened to the #12 playlist. Other than my own song:

• Favorites already known to me:
  • Journey - Any Way You Want It
  • Radiohead - Just
  • Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive -- #1 Bee Gees song for me
• Favorites new to me:
  • The Pretty Reckless - Nothing Left To Lose
  • Lindsey Stirling - I Saw Three Ships
  • Our Lady Peace - Hello Oskar

Solid playlist.

 

[Zegras11]

8's PLAYLIST

The Walkmen	Scoresman	Red Moon Red Moon The Walkmen · You & Me · Song · 2016 open.spotify.com
The Clash	kupcho1	Safe European Home Safe European Home - Remastered The Clash · Give 'Em Enough Rope (Remastered) · Song · 1978 open.spotify.com
Ryan Star	Yambag	Here Son Here Son R. Star · Songs From The Eye Of An Elephant · Song · 2005 open.spotify.com
Yes	Yo Mama	Close to the Edge (Total Mass Retain) Total Mass Retain - 2003 Remaster Yes · Close to the Edge (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1972 open.spotify.com
Built To Spill	The Dreaded Marco	I Would Hurt A Fly I Would Hurt a Fly Built To Spill · Perfect from Now On · Song · 1997 open.spotify.com
Johnny Marr	Eephus	Electronic--Get the Message Get the Message - 2013 Remaster Electronic · Electronic (Special Edition) · Song · 1991 open.spotify.com
The Pretty Reckless	Raging Weasel	Witches Burn Witches Burn The Pretty Reckless · Death By Rock And Roll · Song · 2021 open.spotify.com
Jeff Tweedy	Dr. Octopus	Either Way Either Way Wilco · Sky Blue Sky · Song · 2007 open.spotify.com
Journey	KarmaPolice	Someday Soon Someday Soon Journey · Departure · Song · 1980 open.spotify.com
Lindsey Stirling	-oz-	Sleigh ride Sleigh Ride Lindsey Stirling · Snow Waltz · Song · 2022 open.spotify.com
Triumph	Pip's Invitation	I Live For the Weekend I Live For The Weekend Triumph · Progressions Of Power · Song · 1980 open.spotify.com
Our Lady Peace	MAC	Clumsy - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. www.youtube.com
Mötley Crüe	JWB	Too Young to Fall in Love Too Young to Fall in Love Mötley Crüe · Shout At The Devil · Song · 1983 open.spotify.com
The Airborne Toxic Event	Zegras11	Faithless Faithless The Airborne Toxic Event · Faithless · Song · 2022 open.spotify.com
Annie Lennox	Mrs. Rannous	I've Got a Lover (Back in Japan) I've Got A Lover (Back In Japan) - Remastered Version Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart · Savage · Song · 1987 open.spotify.com
Whitney Houston	Charlie Steiner	Exhale (Shoop Shoop) Exhale (Shoop Shoop) - from "Waiting to Exhale" - Original Soundtrack Whitney Houston · Exhale · Song · 1995 open.spotify.com
My Morning Jacket	landrys hat	Steam Engine Steam Engine My Morning Jacket · It Still Moves · Song · 2003 open.spotify.com
Robyn	John Maddens Lunchbox	Dream On - Christian Falk feat Robyn and Ola Salo - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. m.youtube.com Dream on (feat. Robyn & Ola Salo) Christian Falk, Robyn, Ola Salo · People Say · Song · 2006 open.spotify.com
Tim Maia	Don Quixote	Azul Da Cor Do Mar - YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. youtu.be Azul Da Cor Do Mar Tim Maia · Tim Maia 1970 · Song · 1970 open.spotify.com
Parliament Funkadelic	Uruk-Hai	I Wanna Testify Parliaments, The - I Wanna' Testify - 1967 (youtube.com)
Lord Huron	KarmaPolice	The Ghost on the Shore The Ghost on the Shore Lord Huron · Lonesome Dreams (Bonus Track Version) · Song · 2012 open.spotify.com
R.E.M.	Tuffnutt	What's the Frequency Kenneth? - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. www.youtube.com
Radiohead	Titusbramble	How To Disappear Completely How to Disappear Completely Radiohead · Kid A · Song · 2000 open.spotify.com
Candlebox	Mt.Man	You You Candlebox · Candlebox · Song · 1993 open.spotify.com
Eddie Vedder	Tau837	Not for You - YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. www.youtube.com
The Bee Gees	zamboni	Lemons Never Forget Lemons Never Forget Bee Gees · Horizontal · Song · 1968 open.spotify.com
Fred Eaglesmith	Mister CIA	Kansas Kansas Provided to YouTube by Independent Digital Licensing Agency IncKansas · Fred EaglesmithMilly's Café℗ 2011 Sweetwater MusicReleased on: 2011-01-25Producer: Fr... www.youtube.com Kansas Fred Eaglesmith, Tif Ginn · Alive · Song · 2020 open.spotify.com
Ringo Starr	krista4	Six O'Clock Six O'Clock Ringo Starr · Ringo · Song · 1973 open.spotify.com
Big Room/Deep Big Room	zazale	Kolkata Kolkata KSHMR, JDG, Mariana BO · Kolkata · Song · 2017 open.spotify.com

 

[Zegras11]

The Airborne Toxic Event

Zegras11

Faithless Faithless The Airborne Toxic Event · Faithless · Song · 2022 open.spotify.com

This one has really grown on me the last fewnths. mo

 

[krista4]

8. Six O'Clock from Ringo (1973)

Previously ranked #9 - prior write-up below

I hate not having a song I know someone else loves higher. In this case, I believe that @Dr. Octopus said this was his favorite Ringo song, but hey, #9 Ringo isn’t bad either, right?

This song was written by Paul for Ringo’s album, Ringo. John and George had already contributed songs to the album, and Ringo rang up Paul to make sure he didn’t want to be left out. I think it’s a beautifully written song, but I really want to hear Paul sing it! I know Ringo’s vocal can be a problem for some, and it usually doesn’t bother me that much, but it does moreso on this song, especially in the “I don’t treat you like I’d like to treat you” part. Paul and Linda also contributed backing vocals, and Paul played piano and did the string arrangements, the later of which I think are a highlight of the song. That’s Klaus Voormann on bass instead of Paul. Even though I’d prefer a different vocal, I still love this charming ballad.

Fun fact: when asked by the press why he had written this song for Ringo, Paul said he would do that for any friend, so Rod Stewart called and demanded a song. Paul obliged, which resulted in Stewart’s song, “Mine For Me.”

 

[Yambag]

8's PLAYLIST

Ryan Star

Yambag

Here Son Here Son R. Star · Songs From The Eye Of An Elephant · Song · 2005 open.spotify.com

After retiring from music in 2016, Ryan was instrumental in creating Stationhead, which was founded on the idea of transforming the outdated, traditional radio model and creating a new music experience that is missing in the digital world. “In seconds, any host can stream their own station and create an audio experience for themselves and a global audience. As a solo artist for many years myself, I wanted to reach my audience in a more communal way and to talk to my fans directly. This wish led to the development of Stationhead.”

 

[KarmaPolice]

#8: JOURNEY - SOMEDAY SOON

- YouTube

Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.

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Closing out Departure on the countdown with this groovy tune. As I said in the last post this was one of the 2 on the album that Rolie had a hand in writing (and singing). I was listening last night and I realized that the song made me a tad sad because this is very much that earlier vibe with the group clicking as a whole and that would be the last time for that sound going forward. Again, I love Escape, but IMO this is the death rattle of the 70s Journey that I fell so hard for. Still, the output of those 5 albums was such a great discovery for me. Never would have happened without this weird adventure called MAD31 that we all started doing.

Next: I am still messed up on the order I submitted, so I double checked. Next up is the biggest hit left on the countdown.

 

[Don Quixote]

Tim Maia

Don Quixote

Azul Da Cor Do Mar - YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. youtu.be Azul Da Cor Do Mar Tim Maia · Tim Maia 1970 · Song · 1970 open.spotify.com

Back to Tim Maia’s 1970 debut album for the last time in this countdown. The title translates to “As Blue As the Sea.” According to what I’ve found on the internet, he wrote this one while in a bedroom staring at a poster of a naked Tahitian in front of the ocean. Quite the inspiration.

Anyway, it’s just got the soul style that I like, with the choir, orchestra, and harmonica coming in to give it a great sound.

 

[KarmaPolice]

#8: LORD HURON - THE GHOST ON THE SHORE

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I kept coming back to some of these slower, more haunting (pun intended) songs of his. I like that there is a mix of these types of slow songs blended with the bouncier ones. It was hard to narrow song lyrics that I like the best.

Under the waves and the earth of an age
Lie a thousand old northerners' graves
Deep in the night when the moon's glowing bright
They come rising up into the night

Next: we pick up the pace a bit with another great track from Strange Trails. We will hear the song that Love Like Ghosts runs into so well on the album.

 

[tuffnutt]

8.

What's the Frequency Kenneth?
from Monster(1994)

The first single from Monster peaked at 21 on the billboard chart. (Their 2nd highest charted song) It was interpreted as R.E.M.’s attempt to keep up with the grunge vanguard of Nirvana and Pearl Jam, even though those bands had already spent a good portion of their young careers trying to emulate R.E.M. I distinctly remember hearing this song and thinking "Holy ****! This is R.E.M.??" It was a song so different from the rest of catalog. Peter Buck is the star on this track. The first ten seconds of the album-opening track, are just Buck, alone, blaring three punishing and ringing chords. The fuzzy combustion of Buck’s guitar in overdrive, drives the song’s explosive force throughout. When the band joins in after that, we already know it’s definitely not the same R.E.M.

The title and opening line of “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?” originates from an incident involving former CBS news anchor Dan Rather in 1986. Rather was attacked by two men on Park Avenue near his Manhattan apartment, one of whom repeatedly asked him the nonsensical question, “Kenneth, what is the frequency?” But the song itself was later described by Stipe as being “about a guy who was trying really hard to ‘connect’ with a younger generation and just desperately failing at it.”

 

[Charlie Steiner]

8. Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack, 1995)

The first single released from the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack, Exhale was written and produced by Babyface. Despite Whitney's insistence that other singers should be featured, Babyface really wanted her to sing this song, which had no lyrics at the time he first played it for her; that's how the "shoop's" got in there.

The song debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B charts simultaneously, giving her 11 #1s on the Hot 100 and 7 on the Hot R&B for her career. It won the Best R&B/Soul Single, Female at the 10th Annual Soul Train Music Awards, as well as an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song and won a Grammy for Best R&B Song.

Like the movie it came from, the video was directed by Forrest Whitaker, at Whitney's behest:

"I wanted him [Whitaker] to do it. And he said 'yeah'. I said 'are you sure you can? Because you've got so much to do.' He said 'I think I can do this.' I kinda got afraid because I knew he was working so hard."

The two also agreed immediately on the tone and theme of the video, with Whitaker adding:

"It's like a thing she has, you know, that I guess people would say is like a charisma kinda thing that it zooms, you know, comes up. It's beautiful [...] It's magic, it's spirit."

 

[Uruk-Hai]

#8 The Parliaments - "I Wanna Testify"

George Clinton was kicking around Motown in the late '60s, hoping to catch on. There are several different stories on why he didn't stick, and I don't know which is true.

Doesn't matter.

Clinton signed his band to a tiny local label and threw this record out.

Doesn't matter.

It's a direct rip-off of what Whitfield-Strong was doing with the Temptations - specifically "(I Know) I'm Losing You".

Doesn't matter.

This freaking song is its own thing. It's more slippery & slinky than anything Motown would ever release.

Doesn't matter.

Clinton's David Ruffin imitation doesn't work.

Doesn't matter.

Ride the groove, brothers & sisters.

THAT matters.

Next, the most recent record on my list.

 

[Mister CIA]

Kansas

Kansas

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This one was a little problematic, as the intro (We're Still Out Here) on the Alive album is kind of essential to the high ranking of this song.

Fred goes full hippie: We're Still Out Here

 

[Raging weasel]

Seems like my trying to catch up is one step forward,two steps back .
The 12's

Known and liked songs
Siberian Khatru
Any Way You Want It
Spellbound
Hello Oskar
Helter Skelter
Who's That Girl?
Super Stupid
Stayin Alive
New to me likes
Stop the Show
Outtasite
Happiness is Overrated
Over Again
Bittersweet Me
Riptide
Just Breathe

Just- not sure I liked it but didn't hate it

 

[Yo Mama]

Before getting to the 8s, that 3-song run in the 9s that went: Karma Police -> The Answer -> Release is going to be tough to beat for me.

 

[Yo Mama]

Yes #8 - Close to the Edge
Album - Close to the Edge (1972)

Ok, this is the song on my playlist that I broke the 10/11-minute rule. At 18 minutes, it is a powerful and beautiful song that is just too good to leave off.

I’ve included the Total Mass Retain section on the shared playlist so I don’t bog things down too much, but I highly recommend the full version linked below.

Anderson was inspired to write this song when reading Lord of the Rings and listening to classical music (probably while also high).

Here is the full version:

Close to the Edge (i. The Solid Time of Change, ii. Total Mass Retain, iii. I Get up I Get Down, iv. Seasons of Man) - 2003 Remaster

Yes · Close to the Edge (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1972

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[Yo Mama]

@The Dreaded Marco - I’ve been loving the Built to Spill songs so far. They’ve been my favorite new to me band this round.

 

[Raging weasel]

@The Dreaded Marco - I’ve been loving the Built to Spill songs so far. They’ve been my favorite new to me band this round.

Mine too!

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Round 8 - I've Got a Lover (Back in Japan) - The Eurythmics

From their album Savage.