MAD's ROUND 2!! # 1's have been posted!! (2 Viewers)

[rockaction]

Gave a listen to El-P's solo endeavors again last night. This is going to be a harder list to winnow down than I thought. i really enjoy this stuff. It still likely won't be the FFA's cup of tea. Oft-staccato electronica meets rap. To most, that's an oof. Apologies in advance.

 

[titusbramble]

Gave a listen to El-P's solo endeavors again last night. This is going to be a harder list to winnow down than I thought. i really enjoy this stuff. It still likely won't be the FFA's cup of tea. Oft-staccato electronica meets rap. To most, that's an oof. Apologies in advance.

Similar. I listened to three of Queens of the Stone Age's albums at work this morning and it made me think this might get complicated

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

now I'm down to a comedy band, an Irishman, or a favorite from my college years.

Do they walk into a bar?

 

[Mt. Man]

Been debating between a couple of choices (somewhere between 2 and 7 >.>). Overthinking which direction to go. Time for me to pick a lane.

Roger Clyne

Primarily his work with the Peacemakers, though I'll definitely want a few songs from The Refreshments. The US band, that is. The Swedish band with that name remains unpicked.

 

[Mister CIA]

Drive-By Truckers this round for me. I’m a little nervous about the issues I’m sure some will have with one of the band’s three lead vocalists and heck some may also have issues with the more country leanings of one of the other songwriters/singers - but will discuss more on that when I do my initial band introduction.

Those that had trouble getting past the vocal with Modest Mouse are probably going to really have issues with my choice this round. David Berman's voice in the Silver Jews and Purple Mountains wouldn't be considered standardly good, but I love it and it fits his lyrics perfectly.

I’m not sure if it was you but some one took a Purple Mountains song in a past draft that I fell in love with and couldn’t stop listening to despite some amazingly depressing lyrics. I did dive a little deeper after that and enjoyed but really looking forward to your list to get back into him.

I had the same experience very recently. Knew of Purple Mountains as I'd like a song or two by them, but never pulled up the album. I've listened to it many times now (assume we are talking about the same song) and it's kind of haunting given the context of his death.

 

[Yo Mama]

I’ve decided from five worthy bands - going with Cheap Trick.

This next one. . .is the first song. . . on our new album. . .might make this countdown twice.

Will be for sure on my end.

 

[higgins]

I'm going to bow out for round 2 but I reserve the right to change my mind at the last moment....

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

All of the constant avatar changes must be confusing for people who never set foot in these threads. Mine is very... pink.

If only we could get JML to change his. It still gives me nightmares.

Says the guy with an eyeball for a head as his avatar lol.
And no, i wont do avatar changes unless i can find a prettier picture

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I have nine acts I'm considering for next time, and not one of them has been mentioned. I have no idea if that's good or bad.

Hah. Beat you. I had 17 that no one has mentioned

Was the 17th Heaven 17?

 

[Mister CIA]

All of the constant avatar changes must be confusing for people who never set foot in these threads. Mine is very... pink.

If only we could get JML to change his. It still gives me nightmares.

Says the guy with an eyeball for a head as his avatar lol.
And no, i wont do avatar changes unless i can find a prettier picture

Your avatar was an Internet acheivement back in the day.

 

[Mister CIA]

I'm going to bow out for round 2 but I reserve the right to change my mind at the last moment....

Triple-dog dare.

Q.E.D.

 

[Mister CIA]

Breaking news!! Trey Lance traded to the Cowboys for a 4th round pick.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

I have nine acts I'm considering for next time, and not one of them has been mentioned. I have no idea if that's good or bad.

Hah. Beat you. I had 17 that no one has mentioned

Was the 17th Heaven 17?

No. It was good friend of Glenn Gregory, Midge Ure.
I had them alphabetically and i cant think of an artist i had after U.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

Breaking news!! Trey Lance traded to the Cowboys for a 4th round pick.

Sounds like a medieval weapon. Dont go near him, he’s got a trey lance

 

[KarmaPolice]

I had Against Me!/Laura Jane Grace, Jason Isbell (solo instead of DBT), and John Prine on my short list...so now I'm down to a comedy band, an Irishman, or a favorite from my college years.

I think I will go with an underrated group from the late 80s and 90s who made a surprise comeback in 2015.

Faith No More

Love it. I was listening to some FNM as a possibility. Late 90s albums are underrated. Great choice.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Gave a listen to El-P's solo endeavors again last night. This is going to be a harder list to winnow down than I thought. i really enjoy this stuff. It still likely won't be the FFA's cup of tea. Oft-staccato electronica meets rap. To most, that's an oof. Apologies in advance.

It feels like more of us are apologizing in advance this time around.

Hey, we made it through Rush- we are all fully battle-tested.

 

[Charlie Steiner]

Breaking news!! Trey Lance traded to the Cowboys for a 4th round pick.

Sounds like a medieval weapon. Dont go near him, he’s got a trey lance

Second cousin to Zorro the Gay Blade.

 

[KarmaPolice]

All of the constant avatar changes must be confusing for people who never set foot in these threads. Mine is very... pink.

It confuses me and takes me a bit to adjust to my avatar

 

[KarmaPolice]

now I'm down to a comedy band, an Irishman, or a favorite from my college years.

Do they walk into a bar?

With a poodle under one arm and a two foot salami under the other.

 

[Don Quixote]

Second cousin to Zorro the Gay Blade.

Dammit.. going to have to put my DVD of that on now.

“Is your blade as sharp as your tongue?”
“Is yours as dull as your wit?”

 

[KarmaPolice]

Soooo. Is it OK to start talking our artists and plans for the playlist?

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Soooo. Is it OK to start talking our artists and plans for the playlist?

I won’t have any multi-part suites this time.

 

[Don Quixote]

Soooo. Is it OK to start talking our artists and plans for the playlist?

For round two or round three?

 

[Charlie Steiner]

Soooo. Is it OK to start talking our artists and plans for the playlist?

Probably best to wait until everyone who's participating has chosen their artist.

Then we unleash hell.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Soooo. Is it OK to start talking our artists and plans for the playlist?

For round two or round three?

Yes

 

[scorchy]

I won’t have any multi-part suites this time.

Was gonna say that even if people hate Against Me!, at least the songs are over quickly. As of right now, the entire 31-song playlist is clocking in at 1 hr and 29 min, or about the same as two of Pip's Chicago selections.

 

[Don Quixote]

Second cousin to Zorro the Gay Blade.

Dammit.. going to have to put my DVD of that on now.

“Is your blade as sharp as your tongue?”
“Is yours as dull as your wit?”

DVD is on and second sazarec is poured. That should be enough.

“Two bits, four bits, six bits, a peso. All for Zorro, stand up and say so!”

 

[KarmaPolice]

I won’t have any multi-part suites this time.

Was gonna say that even if people hate Against Me!, at least the songs are over quickly. As of right now, the entire 31-song playlist is clocking in at 1 hr and 29 min, or about the same as two of Pip's Chicago selections.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Bored at a rap show. Gonna listen to my playlist for the 100th time. Lol.

 

[shuke]

 

[KarmaPolice]

 

[Ilov80s]

Ok, I did the PM thing but I guess this makes it official. Let's keep it Midwest and go with a fellow Wayne County native. Michigan's own

Sufjan Stevens.

Maybe the best songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist of the 2000s.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I sent DrIanMalcolm an email with a link to this thread. I believe he's on vacation so who knows when we'll hear from him.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Ok, I did the PM thing but I guess this makes it official. Let's keep it Midwest and go with a fellow Wayne County native. Michigan's own Sufjan Stevens.

Maybe the most best songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist of the 2000s.

Another I know zip about, but am looking forward to exploring.

 

[Ilov80s]

Ok, I did the PM thing but I guess this makes it official. Let's keep it Midwest and go with a fellow Wayne County native. Michigan's own Sufjan Stevens.

Maybe the most best songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist of the 2000s.

Another I know zip about, but am looking forward to exploring.

A little folk, a little baroque pop, a little classical, a little electronic, a little avant garde, a little Phillip Glass, very religious, OC soundtrack circa 2005, banjo, story teller. He covers a lot so I appreciate you giving it a chance.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Ok, I did the PM thing but I guess this makes it official. Let's keep it Midwest and go with a fellow Wayne County native. Michigan's own Sufjan Stevens.

Maybe the most best songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist of the 2000s.

Another I know zip about, but am looking forward to exploring.

A little folk, a little baroque pop, a little classical, a little electronic, a little avant garde, a little Phillip Glass, very religious, OC soundtrack circa 2005, banjo, story teller. He covers a lot so I appreciate you giving it a chance.

Very eccentric, talented and ambitious.

He set out to write an album about all 50 states. He has released two (MI and IL) and they’re both great albums.

I love all his formal albums. This will be an epic playlist.

 

[Hov34]

I'm in. (mainly so I'll follow some of the choices taken - Prince!!!!, Drive-By-Truckers!! Beasties, Bowie, Thin Lizzy and Talking Heads.)

Have it narrowed down to 3, hoping someone make my decision for me.

 

[Yo Mama]

Soooo. Is it OK to start talking our artists and plans for the playlist?

I won’t have any multi-part suites this time.

Believe it or not, I might have one this time.

 

[Yo Mama]

Yes

I thought about them, but my 31 songs would end up being six hours long.

 

[Eephus]

I’ve decided from five worthy bands - going with Cheap Trick.

The first artist under consideration to be picked.

Thanks FairWarning for addition by subtraction

 

[Zegras11]

Here's the list so far. Please let me know If I missed anyone...

1	scorchy	Against Me!
2	Don Quixote	Nina Simone
3	Ramsay Hunt Experience	Prince
4	Mister CIA	Neko Case
5	snellman	Kid Rock
6	The Dreaded Marco	David Berman
7	KarmaPolice	Mastodon
8	Pip's Invitation	The Jam
9	Charlie Steiner	The Seldom Scene
10	jwb	CSNY
11	kupcho1	Talking Heads
12	rockaction	El Producto
13	Scoresman	Sia
14	New Binky the Dorrmat	David Bowie
15	Mrs. Rannous	Pointer Sisters
16	Yo Mama	Beastie Boys
17	Northern Voice	The New Pornographers
18	titusbramble	Josh Homme
19	JMLs Secret Identity	Röyksopp
20	zamboni	Thin Lizzy
21	Raging Weasel	Chris Cornell
22	plinko	Tanya Donelly
23	tuffnutt	John Mellencamp
24	landryshat	John Prine
25	sullie	Kim Mitchell
26	John Maddens Lunchbox	Tears For Fears
27	FairWarning	CheapTrick
28	JP Breakfast Club	Faith No More
29	Mt Man	Roger Clyne
30	Ilov80s	Sufjan Stevens
31	zegas11	TBD

 

[Zegras11]

. I've never heard of 16 of the 30.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

. I've never heard of 16 of the 30.

Well then, ive never heard of TBD either
Is that like ELO or ELP or BTO or OMD?

 

[Zegras11]

. I've never heard of 16 of the 30.

Well then, ive never heard of TBD either
Is that like ELO or ELP or BTO or OMD?

TSOP

 

[KarmaPolice]

Here's the list so far. Please let me know If I missed anyone...

1	scorchy	Against Me!
2	Don Quixote	Nina Simone
3	Ramsay Hunt Experience	Prince
4	Mister CIA	Neko Case
5	snellman	Kid Rock
6	The Dreaded Marco	David Berman
7	KarmaPolice	Mastodon
8	Pip's Invitation	The Jam
9	Charlie Steiner	The Seldom Scene
10	jwb	CSNY
11	kupcho1	Talking Heads
12	rockaction	El Producto
13	Scoresman	Sia
14	New Binky the Dorrmat	David Bowie
15	Mrs. Rannous	Pointer Sisters
16	Yo Mama	Beastie Boys
17	Northern Voice	The New Pornographers
18	titusbramble	Josh Homme
19	JMLs Secret Identity	Röyksopp
20	zamboni	Thin Lizzy
21	Raging Weasel	Chris Cornell
22	plinko	Tanya Donelly
23	tuffnutt	John Mellencamp
24	landryshat	John Prine
25	sullie	Kim Mitchell
26	John Maddens Lunchbox	Tears For Fears
27	FairWarning	CheapTrick
28	JP Breakfast Club	Faith No More
29	Mt Man	Roger Clyne
30	Ilov80s	Sufjan Stevens
31	zegas11	TBD

If this is also playlist order, there will some amazing transitions.

 

[Zegras11]

If this is also playlist order, there will some amazing transitions.

It won't be. Playlist order will be the order they are submitted onto the Google Form.

 

[otb_lifer]

i will roll with Suzy & the Band Cheez



ETA: change this to Susan Ballion, aka Siouxsie Sioux, as i will want to mine her work with the Creatures, etc, also.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

i will roll with Suzy & the Band Cheez

Awesome. Just had their greatest hits album on yesterday.
Are you a snob for their late 80s/90s stuff?

 

[otb_lifer]

i will roll with Suzy & the Band Cheez

Awesome. Just had their greatest hits album on yesterday.
Are you a snob for their late 80s/90s stuff?

Sioux were always so ahead of every trend, she were a table setter ... i really hate to bring up *Madonna*, but she stole so much from Sioux's look/style and bastardized it to the lameness of suburban mall culture ... not to mention mining a ton of Sioux's musical explorations in the late 80s/into the 90s, which the Madge watered down and tossed out as "edgy"

so, no ... i am not averse to Sioux's later forays - she are the most underrated & underappreciated musical female presence over the past 45 years - it's a sin she's so marginalized.

 

[Raging weasel]

. I've never heard of 16 of the 30.

8 I've never heard of and another 5 I've heard of but couldn't name a song if my life depended on it.