Pip's Invitation
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I confess to watching the TV remake of The Bad News Bears regularly when it was on (I was 8 when it debuted). I remember him and Corey Feldman.
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Middle Aged Dummies - Artist - Round 3 - #1's have been posted! (12 Viewers)
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zamboni
Footballguy
Also the girl that played Amanda (Tricia Cast) later played Jason Bateman's sister in It's Your Move, one of my favorite shows from the 1980s.
ETA: don't ask me why I know these things
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
The more I think about this, the more I would not be surprised if this was directly inspired by Chapin's "Taxi". There's even a reference to a cab in the final verse.Is It Really You?
Album: Mothers Pride (1973)
Writer: Nickey Barclay
Lead vocals: Jean Millington and Nickey Barclay
One of the few Fanny studio tracks that lasts more than 5 minutes, Is It Really You? comes from a genre that the band didn't otherwise try -- the melodramatic, multi-part, story-focused, exquisitely arranged pop operettas that we got from the likes of Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen and Harry Chapin. There's even a sax solo at the end, as tended to happen with these things. The song tells the story of a female musician -- perhaps Nickey Barclay herself -- who abandons her hometown to pursue her dreams out West and runs into her high school sweetheart many years later.
zamboni
Footballguy
"Nickey, keep the change."The more I think about this, the more I would not be surprised if this was directly inspired by Chapin's "Taxi". There's even a reference to a cab in the final verse.Is It Really You?
Album: Mothers Pride (1973)
Writer: Nickey Barclay
Lead vocals: Jean Millington and Nickey Barclay
One of the few Fanny studio tracks that lasts more than 5 minutes, Is It Really You? comes from a genre that the band didn't otherwise try -- the melodramatic, multi-part, story-focused, exquisitely arranged pop operettas that we got from the likes of Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen and Harry Chapin. There's even a sax solo at the end, as tended to happen with these things. The song tells the story of a female musician -- perhaps Nickey Barclay herself -- who abandons her hometown to pursue her dreams out West and runs into her high school sweetheart many years later.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Are all the individual playlists linked anywhere in one cumulative place?
If im going to start on lists, i need to do it quick before im distracted lol
If im going to start on lists, i need to do it quick before im distracted lol
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
As usual, a brilliant post.I'm going to do something different with the #1 playlist. I will write something about each song, in playlist order, regardless of whether I have heard it before. I will then say what I would rank #1 from each artist (I realize some of the lists did not have best/favorite at the top). In some cases, all I can consider is the 31 songs from the playlist, but in others, I can consider most or all of the artist's catalog. This was a hell of a playlist, probably rivaling #3 for my favorite of the countdown.
Calling You is catchy hard rock very much in the late '90s/early '00s style. What I would pick: Hate Me.
Sun Going Down is a slab of slitherly blues and draws more from Zeppelin than Tea Party usually does. The vocal is extremely powerful and unlike many of their other tracks, doesn't sound too much like Morrison or Lanegan. The coda is a whirlwind of energy. What I would pick: Coming Home. But this is probably #2 for me.
Blockbuster has a great vocal from Brian Connolly and indeed is very similar to Bowie's The Jean Genie. What I would pick: Fox on the Run (single version).
Private Life definitely brings the quirk, both lyrically and musically. Yet it manages to be extremely infectious regardless of all that. The guitars are very post-punk, which I am always down for. What I would pick: Dead Man's Party (but KP knew that).
The Boy with the Arab Strap has a great melody and irresistible beat. I'm a sucker for electric piano when it's used right. What I would pick: Seeing Other People, which I put on the playlist I made of new-to-me faves from all three geographical countdowns.
A Pearl has a powerful vocal and interesting dynamics. What I would pick: Brand New City.
Golden Slumbers / The Invisible combines a borrowed lullaby with an original one. On a much less grandiose scale, it's kind of like when U2 ended their concerts with "40" in the '80s. You can't help but feel awed and uplifted. What I would pick: Tink (I Know It's You).
Say It With Love has a good melody and is a perfectly reasonable "dinosaur rock" effort from the dawn of the era of grunge. What I Would Pick: Gypsy (of a Strange and Distant Time).
Plush is the second STP song I ever heard, and my first impression, and I know I wasn't alone on this, was that it's a Pearl Jam knockoff. I've grown to appreciate its structure and dynamics over the years. What I would pick: Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart.
Elena is a tour de force of guitar picking. What I would pick: Rock This Town (The Stray Cats), The Knife Feels Like Justice (Setzer solo).
(Don't Worry) If There Is a Hell Below, We're All Gonna Go is chilling, spooky funk. It wouldn't sound out of place on an early Funkadelic record. Curtis was definitely not pulling any punches by this point. What I would pick: Move on Up (album version).
Avalon is the ultimate in suave, and the culmination of everything Brian Ferry was building toward with Roxy Music. There was no point in continuing after this. What I would pick: Roxy: Like a Hurricane (or Both Ends Burning if we couldn't choose covers and/or live-only songs); Ferry solo: Kiss and Tell.
I first heard Weird Ways when Eephus picked it for the US countdown and it immediately became a favorite, ending up on the playlist I made of new-to-me faves from all three geographical countdowns. The My Morning Jacket-isms obviously help, especially during the song's soaring second half, but Tim's talent as a singer, songwriter and arranger really come through here. What I would pick: As the Stone Roses would say, "this is the one."
Ants Marching was one of my first introductions to DMB and is an instantly memorable song. But I didn't like it as much as the other big hit from UTTAD, What Would You Say, which I am surprised didn't make the list, even as a bonus track. What I would pick: Don't Drink the Water.
Halah goes about its business in a stately way, and very much gives off "third Velvet Underground album" vibes. What I would pick: Cry Cry (yes, because it sounds like Neil).
I Go Back has a powerful melody and lyrics and features one of Chesney's best vocals. What I would pick: Somewhere With You.
I picked Surf's Up in my 1971 countdown and said: "The Surf's Up album and single was heralded as a comeback for the Beach Boys (thanks in part to a marketing effort pushing them as "relevant"), but in the case of the title track, What I would pick: Good Vibrations, which made my list in the US countdown.
Walk Like an Egyptian is one of the more attention-grabbing songs from the '80s, which is saying a lot. I remember it taking me a few listens just to process what exactly was going on. What I would pick: The Real World.
Beyond the Realms of Death surprises when the power chords crash in and Rob Halford unleashes his vocal range. This song had to have influenced Metallica songs such as Fade to Black. What I would pick: Living After Midnight. Surprised Headed Out to the Highway didn't make the list; it was a favorite of mine from the early days of MTV.
Just Like Heaven was a staple of my high school dances and prompted all the girls to run out on the dance floor, so of course I took notice. You can't help but move your body and/or your mind when this comes on. What I would pick: Lovesong.
The description of it made me think this and the first listen confirms it: Trapeze Swinger has similarities with Neil Young's Ambulance Blues. That is also an acoustic song that goes on for about 9 minutes, has nothing but verses, and has the same guitar figure propelling the song forward for the duration. The big differentiation is that Ambulance Blues has harmonica and Trapeze Swinger has harmony vocals. What I would pick: Naked as We Came.
Substitute a Canadian accent for an American one (and remove the steel guitar) and Little Bird is a Leonard Cohen song. What I would pick: Sorry to be predictable, but Mr. Bojangles.
Love Me Two Times is a unique take on blues. A lot of the most appealing elements of the Doors' sound make an appearance. We should also acknowledge how their studio bassists did a great job of helping shape their sound -- including Doug Lubahn on this track. What I would pick: Riders on the Storm.
Tether is riveting. It has amazing dynamics and a vocal approach that really draws you in and gives you chills. And yes, the synth blasts are great, but the "slow" beginning is what gives them their impact. What I would pick: As Kenny Loggins would say, "this is it."
I gave my take on That's the Way of the World yesterday. What I would pick: Keep Your Head to the Sky (today; may be Serpentine Fire, Getaway, Evil or In the Stone tomorrow).
It's Gonna Take an Airplane makes great use of synth handclaps and flutes or something like that. What I would pick: Rubies.
Sisyphus is the most Beatlesque we have heard Andrew Bird get. Take away the modern sounds and this fits on Rubber Soul (or Ram, even). What I would pick: Eight.
The End of Radio throbs with uncomfortable energy. The absence of the guitar for long stretches makes its appearances that much more impactful. In spots it almost sounds like how Neil would play if he performed noise rock. What I would pick: All the Surveyors.
When Dio screams "HOOOOOOOME!!!!", it's truly startling, even after all these years. The bursts of sound after the title phrase is my other favorite part of The Last in Line. What I would pick: Rainbow in the Dark. If his Rainbow material could be included, it would be Man on the Silver Mountain.
Before the Dawn is more stereotypically metal-sounding than most April Wine songs, partly because Brian Greenway has more of a metal-singer voice than Myles Goodwin. What I would pick: Sign of the Gypsy Queen.
Spotify algorithm: The Doors' The Crystal Ship. What I would pick: Bad Side of the Moon.
The time thought and effort put into this by you and others astounds me
I had to edit the Beach Boys section as it went over the 10000 character limit lol
As to the comments, I neglected to mention the astounding vocal by Connolly on Block Buster!
Once he had his throat stamped on, he became more of a screamer, But the understated vocal here is beautiful.
Regarding Tether, glad for your words. Its not a common opinion, but those that love this track, REALLY love it.
It is not an easy ask to listen for over 2 minutes while the build up occurs.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Here's the MAD Playlists Google sheet locked and loaded for you to add your Round 3 playlists
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KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Lol. As a group we do seem to flow one way or another with these. As soon as we talk about how great the 2hr play times were and capping it to 31 for these, drafters start talking about 12min songs and we bump up the number of participants.Laugh emojiI guess you didn't listen to the two 5.5-minute live versions I posted.
No, I only listen to the Spotify playlist
I did filter by song length a little, but still ended up with 5 over 10mins with the longest 11:30. The problem was more they don't seem to do many under 7mins either, so that beefed up the run time. My Boingo playlist is under 3 hours with the 11 bonus tracks, part 4 playlist is almost at 4hours.
landrys hat
Footballguy
Mazzy Star playlist:
Also, here is a MAD artist collab - Riany Day's cover of Dylan's I'll Keep It With Mine with David Roback (of Mazzy Star) and Susanna Hoffs on vocals.
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Also, here is a MAD artist collab - Riany Day's cover of Dylan's I'll Keep It With Mine with David Roback (of Mazzy Star) and Susanna Hoffs on vocals.
- 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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John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Thanks.Here's the MAD Playlists Google sheet locked and loaded for you to add your Round 3 playlists
MAD Playlists
@John Maddens Lunchbox
The problem I have with doing a Chvrches playlist is 4 of the covers do not appear in Spotify
The problem I have with the Sweet playlist is the international version is different to the US version and a significant chunk of the Sweet songs 31-16 are different. I obviously cannot determine from where i am
But looking forward to listening to other playlists as they come in
The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
Mt. Man
Footballguy
Not selected. Not shuffled. I’m going to type a lot, so let’s get to (half of) the #1s.
*Calling You - Blue October. Familiarity: None. Personal Resonance: Very welcome. A lot of songs hit that alt rock sort of style that I enjoy. They appeared near the most on my list(s). The #1: Not necessarily my favorite, but still right in that groove.
*Young and Dumb - Fanny. Previous familiarity: Basically none. Personal Resonance: A bit of mix, though overall seems like a band I could’ve gotten into but never knew. The #1: Good cover, something they handle their own way while honoring the original.
*Sun Going Down - The Tea Party. Previous familiarity: None. Personal Resonance: While listening to the #31, even recognizing it wasn’t quite my style, I knew I’d be checking out the full playlist. That feeling mostly grew. The #1: A bit of Soundgarden style, with strong vocals and guitars.
*Blockbuster - Sweet. Previous Familiarity: A few songs; not just the big hits, but mostly. Personal Resonance: A band that’s always seeming to have fun, and ‘hit’ with me more than I mentioned. The #1: High-charged and vaguely familiar, though I mostly heard the ‘inspiration’ after reading JML’s summary.
*Private Life - Oingo Boingo: Previous Familiarity: Fairly decent, though with some weak spots. Personal Resonance: They were well liked coming in, if one I never did too deep a dive for. But hey, now there’s a playlist! The #1: Devo-level upbeat per usual. A sound forged in the 80s yet still connects today.
*The Boy with the Arab Strap - Belle and Sebastian. Previous Familiarity: Knew some songs, but not a lot. Personal Resonance: Lots of likes, but often didn’t get to ‘love’. The #1: I really liked this one. Don’t know whether it’s my favorite but then again, that should take more than 1 listen.
*A Pearl - Mitski. Previous Familiarity: Basically none. Personal Resonance: Generally a pleasant surprise, as a good number of songs connected. The #1: Short, but with many powerful parts. Maybe like this summary?
*The Invisible - The Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Previous familiarity: none. Personal Resonance: I definitely enjoy this style of avant-garde, with the vocals and musicianship strong here. The #1: Captures the band’s spirit well, slow and heartfelt.
*Say It with Love - The Moody Blues. Previous familiarity: The band of round 3 I was most likely to cover. Personal Resonance: I loved a lot coming in, and some surprises along the way, but mostly well-loved music. The #1: Less well-known (most things around/past Sur La Mer are), but still enjoyed this one.
*Plush - STP. Previous familiarity: If Moody Blues was the best known, STP was right behind. Personal Resonance: Super high. I could’ve done 90s alt rock bands all 3 rounds; I just didn’t choose to. The #1: One of the more upbeat songs about “a lost obsessive relationship”
*Elena - Brian Setzer. Previous familiarity: Stray Cats’ hits and several BSO songs. Though for better or worse, I mostly hear him on Christmas songs. Personal resonance: Simply having too much fun for me not to do the same. The #1: Huh, didn’t expect a pure instrumental. Fit in with some of the stuff in my Round 2 artist, so still dug it.
*(Don’t Worry) If There’s A Hell Below, We’re All Going to Go - Curtis Mayfield. Previous familiarity: Honestly, more than I realized. Personal resonance: Mixed bag, thanks to the variety of artists. But I did enjoy the look at him from several sides. The #1: Without wandering towards politics-land, it’s intriguing to note what hits home still today.
*Avalon - Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry. Previous familiarity: Much of Roxy Music, none of his solo work. Personal resonance: very strong throughout. The #1: Don’t know if this is my favorite from Roxy Music, but it’s up there.
*Weird Ways - Strand of Oaks. Previous familiarity: none, really. Personal Resonance: Decently strong. Several I really enjoyed, and at least liked pretty much everything. The #1: Rather flowed well from Roxy, mellow yet strong in its way.
*Ants Marching - Dave Matthews. Previous familiarity: I knew many of his songs, but never did a deep dive. Personal Resonance: I know DMB can split a room, but there’s some I loved and some that were meh *shrug*. The #1: Oh yeah, know this one, and a live version seems to capture him and the band well.
*Calling You - Blue October. Familiarity: None. Personal Resonance: Very welcome. A lot of songs hit that alt rock sort of style that I enjoy. They appeared near the most on my list(s). The #1: Not necessarily my favorite, but still right in that groove.
*Young and Dumb - Fanny. Previous familiarity: Basically none. Personal Resonance: A bit of mix, though overall seems like a band I could’ve gotten into but never knew. The #1: Good cover, something they handle their own way while honoring the original.
*Sun Going Down - The Tea Party. Previous familiarity: None. Personal Resonance: While listening to the #31, even recognizing it wasn’t quite my style, I knew I’d be checking out the full playlist. That feeling mostly grew. The #1: A bit of Soundgarden style, with strong vocals and guitars.
*Blockbuster - Sweet. Previous Familiarity: A few songs; not just the big hits, but mostly. Personal Resonance: A band that’s always seeming to have fun, and ‘hit’ with me more than I mentioned. The #1: High-charged and vaguely familiar, though I mostly heard the ‘inspiration’ after reading JML’s summary.
*Private Life - Oingo Boingo: Previous Familiarity: Fairly decent, though with some weak spots. Personal Resonance: They were well liked coming in, if one I never did too deep a dive for. But hey, now there’s a playlist! The #1: Devo-level upbeat per usual. A sound forged in the 80s yet still connects today.
*The Boy with the Arab Strap - Belle and Sebastian. Previous Familiarity: Knew some songs, but not a lot. Personal Resonance: Lots of likes, but often didn’t get to ‘love’. The #1: I really liked this one. Don’t know whether it’s my favorite but then again, that should take more than 1 listen.
*A Pearl - Mitski. Previous Familiarity: Basically none. Personal Resonance: Generally a pleasant surprise, as a good number of songs connected. The #1: Short, but with many powerful parts. Maybe like this summary?
*The Invisible - The Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Previous familiarity: none. Personal Resonance: I definitely enjoy this style of avant-garde, with the vocals and musicianship strong here. The #1: Captures the band’s spirit well, slow and heartfelt.
*Say It with Love - The Moody Blues. Previous familiarity: The band of round 3 I was most likely to cover. Personal Resonance: I loved a lot coming in, and some surprises along the way, but mostly well-loved music. The #1: Less well-known (most things around/past Sur La Mer are), but still enjoyed this one.
*Plush - STP. Previous familiarity: If Moody Blues was the best known, STP was right behind. Personal Resonance: Super high. I could’ve done 90s alt rock bands all 3 rounds; I just didn’t choose to. The #1: One of the more upbeat songs about “a lost obsessive relationship”
*Elena - Brian Setzer. Previous familiarity: Stray Cats’ hits and several BSO songs. Though for better or worse, I mostly hear him on Christmas songs. Personal resonance: Simply having too much fun for me not to do the same. The #1: Huh, didn’t expect a pure instrumental. Fit in with some of the stuff in my Round 2 artist, so still dug it.
*(Don’t Worry) If There’s A Hell Below, We’re All Going to Go - Curtis Mayfield. Previous familiarity: Honestly, more than I realized. Personal resonance: Mixed bag, thanks to the variety of artists. But I did enjoy the look at him from several sides. The #1: Without wandering towards politics-land, it’s intriguing to note what hits home still today.
*Avalon - Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry. Previous familiarity: Much of Roxy Music, none of his solo work. Personal resonance: very strong throughout. The #1: Don’t know if this is my favorite from Roxy Music, but it’s up there.
*Weird Ways - Strand of Oaks. Previous familiarity: none, really. Personal Resonance: Decently strong. Several I really enjoyed, and at least liked pretty much everything. The #1: Rather flowed well from Roxy, mellow yet strong in its way.
*Ants Marching - Dave Matthews. Previous familiarity: I knew many of his songs, but never did a deep dive. Personal Resonance: I know DMB can split a room, but there’s some I loved and some that were meh *shrug*. The #1: Oh yeah, know this one, and a live version seems to capture him and the band well.
Mt. Man
Footballguy
(Part 2. Done over several days, but hopefully consistent.)
*Halah - Mazzy Star. Previous familiarity: Knew some songs, but not a lot. Personal Resonance: Not a complete surprise that an alt rock band hit well with me, but here we are. The #1: Ah, definitely recognize this one, though the title didn’t connect immediately.
*I Go Back - Kenny Chesney. Previous Familiarity: I think the only song I’ve heard from is “Here and Now”, which didn’t make the cut. Personal Resonance: It’s a harder sell, and so not everything hit. But some did hard. The #1: This fell into the “kind of like” category where I might have spotlighted it.
*Surf’s Up - The Beach Boys. Previous Familiarity: Know several hit songs, though this was a different look at them. Personal Resonance: Among those artists that I didn’t mention as much as I could’ve. The #1: I know a different version better, but enjoy both.
*Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles (/Susanna Hoffs). Previous Familiarity: Many from The Bangles, but not much from her work outside that. Personal Resonance: Fun, strong, and powerful. Very much appreciated. The #1: Main complaint is that I couldn’t get that Egypt(ian) crossover.
*Beyond the Realms of Death - Judas Priest. Previous Familiarity: Quite a lot, though certainly not everything. Personal Resonance: Rightfully high up in the pantheon of heavy metal bands. The #1: Power ballad (emphasis on power) that shares some spirit with my #1 from a different metal artist.
*Just Like Heaven - The Cure. Previous Familiarity: Extremely well-known, perhaps not surprisingly. Personal Resonance: I won’t pretend that I liked them from first listen, but I have for, say, decades by now. The #1: Solid choice, and a song I also like a ton.
*The Trapeze Swinger - Iron & Wine. Previous Familiarity: None. Personal Resonance: Another very pleasant surprise that’s a playlist I’ll definitely play. The #1: The first impression for this song was quite a strong one.
*Little Bird - Jerry Jeff Walker. Previous Familiarity: Just “Mr. Bojangles”, really. Personal Resonance: Good mix of folk that hit with me, though didn’t make the list perhaps as often as he should have. The #1: Type of song I could see Gordon Lightfoot covering, and I mean that as a compliment.
*Love Me Two Times - The Doors. Previous Familiarity: Easily around 3/4ths of the songs featured. Personal Resonance: Don’t hit 100% of the time, but certainly lots to love. The #1: Classic, and well-loved. Not necessarily mine, but among the many good possibilities
*Tether - Chvrches. Previous Familiarity: Probably more than I realized from hearing them at work where I don’t exactly get the artist info. Personal Resonance: Lots of likes, good number of spotlights. The #1: I enjoyed the high energy and spirit. I connected with other songs more, but might need more than one listen.
*That’s the Way of The World - Earth, Wind, and Fire. Previous Familiarity: Decent share of songs, if little of the side stuff. Personal Resonance: Pretty good, I’d say. A mix of sounds and styles that usually meshed. The #1: It’s got that expected funk and groove that’s perfectly 70s.
*It’s Gonna Take An Airplane - Destroyer. Previous Familiarity: None. Personal Resonance: Generally enjoyed Bejar’s vocals and the mix of supporters. The #1: Highlight for me was the underlying beat here, though enjoyed the whole experience.
*Sisyphus - Andrew Bird. Previous Familiarity: None. Personal Resonance: Violin, whistling and a mix of styles. Yeah, I can easily get behind this. The #1: I know this list isn’t in any particular order, but is it too easy to say that this song rocks?
*The End of Radio - Shellac (/Steve Albini). Previous Familiarity: A good chunk of Big Black thanks to a former co-worker, though it’s been a couple dozen years. Personal Resonance: Music-wise, some did, some didn’t. But there’s a spirit of lost connections in this playlist that hit super hard. The #1: Minimalist, repetitive and almost crude sounding, yet having fun
*Before the Dawn - April Wine. Previous Familiarity: The big hits, of course, though not much behind that. Personal Resonance: I rarely listened to them in playlist order, and yet felt like they generally meshed with Ronnie James Dio’s bands. The #1: Slower start, but certainly kicks into full gear.
*Halah - Mazzy Star. Previous familiarity: Knew some songs, but not a lot. Personal Resonance: Not a complete surprise that an alt rock band hit well with me, but here we are. The #1: Ah, definitely recognize this one, though the title didn’t connect immediately.
*I Go Back - Kenny Chesney. Previous Familiarity: I think the only song I’ve heard from is “Here and Now”, which didn’t make the cut. Personal Resonance: It’s a harder sell, and so not everything hit. But some did hard. The #1: This fell into the “kind of like” category where I might have spotlighted it.
*Surf’s Up - The Beach Boys. Previous Familiarity: Know several hit songs, though this was a different look at them. Personal Resonance: Among those artists that I didn’t mention as much as I could’ve. The #1: I know a different version better, but enjoy both.
*Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles (/Susanna Hoffs). Previous Familiarity: Many from The Bangles, but not much from her work outside that. Personal Resonance: Fun, strong, and powerful. Very much appreciated. The #1: Main complaint is that I couldn’t get that Egypt(ian) crossover.
*Beyond the Realms of Death - Judas Priest. Previous Familiarity: Quite a lot, though certainly not everything. Personal Resonance: Rightfully high up in the pantheon of heavy metal bands. The #1: Power ballad (emphasis on power) that shares some spirit with my #1 from a different metal artist.
*Just Like Heaven - The Cure. Previous Familiarity: Extremely well-known, perhaps not surprisingly. Personal Resonance: I won’t pretend that I liked them from first listen, but I have for, say, decades by now. The #1: Solid choice, and a song I also like a ton.
*The Trapeze Swinger - Iron & Wine. Previous Familiarity: None. Personal Resonance: Another very pleasant surprise that’s a playlist I’ll definitely play. The #1: The first impression for this song was quite a strong one.
*Little Bird - Jerry Jeff Walker. Previous Familiarity: Just “Mr. Bojangles”, really. Personal Resonance: Good mix of folk that hit with me, though didn’t make the list perhaps as often as he should have. The #1: Type of song I could see Gordon Lightfoot covering, and I mean that as a compliment.
*Love Me Two Times - The Doors. Previous Familiarity: Easily around 3/4ths of the songs featured. Personal Resonance: Don’t hit 100% of the time, but certainly lots to love. The #1: Classic, and well-loved. Not necessarily mine, but among the many good possibilities
*Tether - Chvrches. Previous Familiarity: Probably more than I realized from hearing them at work where I don’t exactly get the artist info. Personal Resonance: Lots of likes, good number of spotlights. The #1: I enjoyed the high energy and spirit. I connected with other songs more, but might need more than one listen.
*That’s the Way of The World - Earth, Wind, and Fire. Previous Familiarity: Decent share of songs, if little of the side stuff. Personal Resonance: Pretty good, I’d say. A mix of sounds and styles that usually meshed. The #1: It’s got that expected funk and groove that’s perfectly 70s.
*It’s Gonna Take An Airplane - Destroyer. Previous Familiarity: None. Personal Resonance: Generally enjoyed Bejar’s vocals and the mix of supporters. The #1: Highlight for me was the underlying beat here, though enjoyed the whole experience.
*Sisyphus - Andrew Bird. Previous Familiarity: None. Personal Resonance: Violin, whistling and a mix of styles. Yeah, I can easily get behind this. The #1: I know this list isn’t in any particular order, but is it too easy to say that this song rocks?
*The End of Radio - Shellac (/Steve Albini). Previous Familiarity: A good chunk of Big Black thanks to a former co-worker, though it’s been a couple dozen years. Personal Resonance: Music-wise, some did, some didn’t. But there’s a spirit of lost connections in this playlist that hit super hard. The #1: Minimalist, repetitive and almost crude sounding, yet having fun
*Before the Dawn - April Wine. Previous Familiarity: The big hits, of course, though not much behind that. Personal Resonance: I rarely listened to them in playlist order, and yet felt like they generally meshed with Ronnie James Dio’s bands. The #1: Slower start, but certainly kicks into full gear.
Hey there. Thanks for mentioning that one. I"m going to have to go with "oversight".Hey @falguy, the third song the Spotify algorithm gave me was this:
It's pretty awesome. How come it didn't make your list?
. It was my second favorite on that album and, to be honest, not sure why I dropped it when I whittled down my list. All I can say is that I was really rushing at the end to get a list in and probably went with more of my known songs. Or I was pre-occupied when I ran through my first cuts to get down to 31. Listened to it today and it's a darn fine song. I especially like the solo portion starts at about 2:15. Some great bass work in here. Also highlights Myles' vocal nicely.I think I also had mentioned that I never even got to the last 4 albums so there, potentially, is a hidden gem in there. None of those made any waves up here when they were released, I don't think.
A couple other I regret leaving off:
I'm on Fire For You Baby - I totally forgot about this song because it wasn't on any album and I was just going through the albums lol (Probably would have beat out Lady Run, Lady Hide in the ballad category)
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If You See Kay - Fun title but also a good song that I ranked highly when listening to the album, then just got lost in the rushed ranking afterwards. (Pretty good video too
I'm sure there are more I would change.
Aside from Harder...Faster, Nature of The Beast and Power Play, I hadn't really listed to their albums in full - always was a "radio hits/singles guy" and never got deep into albums. Found I really liked Stand Back, Electric Jewels, and Forever For Now.
Glad you enjoyed lots of the songs though. Good thing since Spotify seems to like feeding them to you.
New Binky the Doormat
Footballguy
thanks to @Zegras11 for running this thing and to @KarmaPolice for the playlists!
Eephus
Footballguy
Strand of Oaks #1 - "Weird Ways" (2019)
"Weird Ways" is a six minute song that encapsulates what I love about Tim's project. He says the song represents the entire arc of hopelessness to clarity.
It starts off slowly with a strummed acoustic guitar, a little unsure of where he is and where he's headed. A steel guitar builds subtly from there before the full band joins in. Tim finds some refuge in a "few good riffs and a sticky bag of green" as he accepts that "it's not as bad as it seems / a grown up kid gets to live out his dreams". There's a dramatic instrumental pause before the chorus "There are colors in the places you can't find / It's a weird way to say goodbye". A soaring guitar solo rings out followed by a reprise of the chorus and a big finish.
"Weird Ways" is a six minute song that encapsulates what I love about Tim's project. He says the song represents the entire arc of hopelessness to clarity.
It starts off slowly with a strummed acoustic guitar, a little unsure of where he is and where he's headed. A steel guitar builds subtly from there before the full band joins in. Tim finds some refuge in a "few good riffs and a sticky bag of green" as he accepts that "it's not as bad as it seems / a grown up kid gets to live out his dreams". There's a dramatic instrumental pause before the chorus "There are colors in the places you can't find / It's a weird way to say goodbye". A soaring guitar solo rings out followed by a reprise of the chorus and a big finish.
Eephus
Footballguy
zamboni
Footballguy
Beach Boys Playlist
I added the controversial "Sloop John B" as #32 for good measure.
I added the controversial "Sloop John B" as #32 for good measure.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
I want to thank all the posters who introduced me to some great songs that I somehow wasn't aware of before, this Zamboni selection would be one example:
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Eephus
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I want to thank all the posters who introduced me to some great songs that I somehow wasn't aware of before, this Zamboni selection would be one example:
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zamboni
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danke schoenI want to thank all the posters who introduced me to some great songs that I somehow wasn't aware of before, this Zamboni selection would be one example:
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Don Quixote
Footballguy
I think wait until Zegras posts the next one. But Mrs. R has claimed Annie Lennox.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I’ll just do the Eurythmics then. Big Dave Stewart fan.
Eephus
Footballguy
:laughing reaction:
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
reported
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Poking this bear is probably not your best choice. Oddly, this was a problem for me. One of my favorite songs is "Don't Come Around Here No More". just couldn't find the wiggle room for it.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Hopefully, obviously joking.
I do like the Eurythmics and Dave Stewart but figured you’re not just covering Annie’s solo career.
Dave Stewart produced a bunch of 80s Mick Jagger solo albums which are mostly terrible, not necessarily because of Dave.
He was also in a “super group” with Mickjagger which also included Josh Stone and Damien Marly, called SuperHeavy. The album is interesting and the video is bonkers:
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Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Of course, I know you are joking.Hopefully, obviously joking.
I do like the Eurythmics and Dave Stewart but figured you’re not just covering Annie’s solo career.
Dave Stewart produced a bunch of 80s Mick Jagger solo albums which are mostly terrible, not necessarily because of Dave.
He was also in a “super group” with Mickjagger which also included Josh Stone and Damien Marly, called SuperHeavy. The album is interesting and the video is bonkers:
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And just like Brian Setzer, I'm covering all things Annie Lennox. (That I can find, anyway.)
Eephus
Footballguy
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I don’t think anyone would be offended by an attack on SuperHeavy. Interesting should have been in quotes.
Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart collaborations have not exactly been high art.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Probably could drop a Christmas tune to make room.
Eephus
Footballguy
I would trash it but that would mean I'd have to listen to it again.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
The no laughing emojis will take some getting used to.
Yo Mama
Footballguy
So will the German YouTube links with no picture or description of what is being linked.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Good thing nobody in here is funny.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
IF and its a big IF i do a second artist next time, please pick for me from the following 3 artists.
Pretty similar genres.
Rammstein
Robyn
INXS
No one will take my artist that Ive locked in, so wont disclose it yet.
Pretty similar genres.
Rammstein
Robyn
INXS
No one will take my artist that Ive locked in, so wont disclose it yet.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
My vote is Robyn.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Mine, too. I have no idea who that is. Is there a preview?
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
She featured in my Royksopp countdown five times
This one is much covered, mainly in a depressing way
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Early hit
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With Snoop Dogg
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Covering Prince
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Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Robyn. Definitely Robyn.
Did she ever get that chipped tooth capped?
Love the song with Snoop.
Did she ever get that chipped tooth capped?
Love the song with Snoop.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Lol. I didnt even notice the tooth.
She released 3 albums in 5 months (Body Talk 1, 2 and 3).
Then a compilation of all 3. All 4 releases are stunning.
The Snoop one is on #2 and the compilation.
Then she went quiet.
You and KP have almost pushed me over the line.
See what tomorrow brings. I can always discard my unnamed artist until #5
Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
You're going to make my funk the P-funk, aren't you?
Since we're now revealing our next artist, I guess I'll announce mine. For round 4, please welcome the lovely and talented...Whitney Houston!
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I get it if people want to stake claim on something they know might take a bit to dig through.Guess we're throwing hands (bands) out now.
zamboni
Footballguy
Probably the case for me, although I didn't want to jump the gun yet.I get it if people want to stake claim on something they know might take a bit to dig through.Guess we're throwing hands (bands) out now.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I could be off base here, but I don't think it's a huge deal if people are talking about what artists or genres they are doing. If I would have to guess, zegras just doesn't want this to be the official declarations and have to dig through multiple pages here to fill in people's selections. I think some early chatter and artist declarations helps others focus their search as well.Probably the case for me, although I didn't want to jump the gun yet.I get it if people want to stake claim on something they know might take a bit to dig through.Guess we're throwing hands (bands) out now.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I thought about doing Go-Go music, which I know you’d be aware of.
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