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[jwb]

Lastly, I was surprised there were so many big time titles shared from various artists in the #30 slot…Telephone Line, Born to Run, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Hell’s Bells, for example. I know some lists are not in order of best at #1, but I am curious as to where those lists will go on the journey

Jwb mentioned that he inadvertently submitted his elo list in "Binky " order so his are coming out favorite to least favorite.

Not exactly. It was backwards from what I expected. But I didn't do worst to first anyway - my list was random. My current favorite ELO song is somewhere in the middle.

I suspect others did "not necessarily worst to first" too.

 

[titusbramble]

I will get some general write ups as and when I get chance, but just in terms of the Prodigy in general, as far as I can see the only real hit album in the US (at least in the mainstream) was The Fat of the Land, and the same was Firestarter - this was their third album.

Experience was their debut, very much a case of them being part of the rave culture at the time, and them actually putting together an album, rather than just a collection of singles, and distancing themselves from the kiddie rave persona which certain versions of Charly may have unfairly grouped themselves into. We'll get to several tracks off the album later in the countdown, but the first I picked was Weather Experience - by far the most unique track, starting off deep, atmospheric and ambient before picking up the pace in a big shift in the second half of the track to a heavier motif.

Experience was followed with Music for the Jilted Generation, a reaction to our government's (naturally) misguided crackdown on rave culture, but at the same time seeing a distinct change in style to a more rock/punk/guitar ethos, which we'll see in later tracks selected (as well as not seen in the track I selected in the coda that is the Narcotic Suite, the last three tracks of the album). While my personal preference is Experience, Jilted is not far behind and the peaks of Jilted outplay the consistency of Experience, and we see the first in Speedway, a near nine minute track [EDIT - well, my version of the album has the track at near nine minutes, for whatever reason Spotify is attributing the last two and a half to the subsequent track LOL USELESS SPOTIFY] which is better than at least one single off the record which I omitted from the 31

 

[otb_lifer]

DECEMBERISTS - remind me a ton of Macca, or of Travis aping Macca (The Man Who) ... or just straight up Robyn Hitchcock - with Egyptians, or sans

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Black Francis
Warren Zevon

And can we get a smog update?

Smog or Golden Smog?

 

[simey]

I forgot to add that I liked the Brazil and Iceland tunes.

Some known favorites...

Somewhere They Can't Find Me - S&G getting a little edgy. Love that subtle rolling piano in the background.
Telephone Line - Reminds me of us putting the radio speaker in our bedroom window, and swinging on the swing set as high as we could go, and then jumping off the seat at the highest point. I remember this playing as we did that.
Twilight - Mellow yellow
Oh My, God, Whatever, Etc. - Hearing the changing of the chords makes my hair stand up on my arms, because I remember that feel on my fingers. Anyway, good song.
I'm A Rocker - Rock and Roll, Baby.
Hells Bells - One of my favorites by them.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Love it.
Truth Hits Everybody - My favorite Police album. I remember dancing many times to this song.
Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues - Another song off this album with fun instruments. I love it.
What Else Can I Say - It has a 70s feel, and is a little bit countrified.
Born to Run - I love the energy in this song.

 

[simey]

Springtime in Vienna - I like this, and I'm curious if they were one of Canada's most popular bands during their run.

 

[titusbramble]

It's precious how all these people in the Eastern US just learned about wildfire smoke.

Signed,
The West Coast

It’s like when they get a random 3.8 earthquake and start to panic.

I just hope we never get hurricanes here.

We got a 4.2 when I was at uni, I just assume someone tripped over something downstairs

 

[Raging weasel]

Springtime in Vienna - I like this, and I'm curious if they were one of Canada's most popular bands during their run.

They were basically worshipped like gods

 

[titusbramble]

Some countdowns I'm interested in seeing the order for include Doves, Daft Punk and Damon Albarn on account of having used them in previous lists, as well as Clutch who I've had enormous amounts of great recommendations from numerous places but never gotten around to listening to them

 

[Scoresman]

With some of these artists that are new to me, I'm wondering how much better we'll get by the top 10 because I'm already really liking the songs. Elliot Smith for example, today's song was great.

 

[otb_lifer]

another winner from Big Thief ... melding of all the best country has to offer & a Waterboys lilt to it all - LOVE her pipes.

 

[otb_lifer]

PRODIGY answering the musical question: what would "Autobahn" have sounded like if Kraftwerk were an Acid Rave outfit with, like, all them synth drugs at they disposal ... and played the tune like the roadway itself, what with no speed limit, yah

softball, but i had to.

any ex-ravers care to edumicate on them drugs?

 

[Scoresman]

I'm not a Springsteen guy but who doesn't love Born to Run? What is it doing at number 30!??

 

[Northern Voice]

Springtime in Vienna - I like this, and I'm curious if they were one of Canada's most popular bands during their run.

They were basically worshipped like gods

It amazes me how lucrative the Tragically Hip cover band market is.

Locally we get a lot of "The Practically Hip" and "The Acoustically Hip".

 

[Scoresman]

I dont think I've ever heard a song that embodies it's title better that Paranoia, Paranoia by Bauhaus. Damn.

That song leading into a great Heart tune was something for sure.

 

[kupcho1]

Springtime in Vienna - I like this, and I'm curious if they were one of Canada's most popular bands during their run.

They were basically worshipped like gods

It amazes me how lucrative the Tragically Hip cover band market is.

Locally we get a lot of "The Practically Hip" and "The Acoustically Hip".

Artificial Hip just begging to be used.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Black Francis
Warren Zevon

And can we get a smog update?

Was this the goat in The VVitch?

 

[Raging weasel]

Excluding my own, I knew 12 tracks from this playlist. I liked this one alot more than yesterday's.
Fav known songs
Hells Bells
Yellow Brick Road
Born to Run

Fav new to me in playlist order

Midlist Author
Opera Obscura
Peacemaker- only know their hits
Knock, Knock knock
Still not sure if I like Bauhaus but don't dislike them
There are a lot more I liked and only 8 I didn't
Can't wait for the next batch!!

 

[zamboni]

Somewhere They Can't Find Me - S&G getting a little edgy. Love that subtle rolling piano in the background.

Yup - Larry Knechtel of the Wrecking Crew, who were such an important part of their sound.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

For those who are interested, your PBS station may be airing the Roy Orbison Black and White concert. It must be pledge week here. I drafted Go! Go! Go! in the rockabilly category several drafts back. The concert features Springsteen, Costello, Raitt, lang, and a host of others.

Check your local listings.

 

[zamboni]

For those who are interested, your PBS station may be airing the Roy Orbison Black and White concert. It must be pledge week here. I drafted Go! Go! Go! in the rockabilly category several drafts back. The concert features Springsteen, Costello, Raitt, lang, and a host of others.

Check your local listings.

Speaking of PBS, recently I recorded a documentary on the groundbreaking female group Fanny. Haven’t watched it yet, but have seen some YouTube clips of them in the past. Very talented band.

 

[Eephus]

Enjoyed the mix but was out and about and didn't take notes. I did think today's Elliott Smith song was by Big Thief

 

[Yo Mama]

Random musings from round #30:

- Police - it’s probably been 30 years since I heard this song, used to love it - great choice

- Trail of Dead - not sure why I haven’t listened to these guys more. Totally in my wheelhouse.

- Rush - great choice. I’m excited for the whole list because it’ll probably be a lot different from what I would have pulled together.

- Big Thief - I’m getting Stevie Nicks vibes from the lead singer.

- Chicago - I’m definitely going to be listening to this playlist when the draft is over.

- Ryan Adams - I’m not a country fan but this was nice.

- Clutch - man these first two songs by them were so different it’ll be interesting to hear the rest of their songs since they’re new to me.

- Doves - 2 for 2 for this group. I’ll be listening to more of them going forward

- Spoon - love it

- Foos - great concert song

- Prodigy - feel like I should be playing Gran Turismo or Mario Kart listening to this

Great mix overall!

 

[Pip's Invitation]

For those who are interested, your PBS station may be airing the Roy Orbison Black and White concert. It must be pledge week here. I drafted Go! Go! Go! in the rockabilly category several drafts back. The concert features Springsteen, Costello, Raitt, lang, and a host of others.

Check your local listings.

Speaking of PBS, recently I recorded a documentary on the groundbreaking female group Fanny. Haven’t watched it yet, but have seen some YouTube clips of them in the past. Very talented band.

They were amazing. Looks like it's streaming on the PBS site, so I need to make time to watch it soon.

 

[JB Breakfast Club]

A few surprises so far:

The Hold Steady - I've never really listened to them despite living in Minneapolis. I liked the first two and interested in more.

Daft Punk - I must like Electronica more than I care to admit.

Non-surprise observations:

Heart is great.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Open Secrets -- I never listened to Hold Your Fire in full because I thought Grace Under Pressure and Power Windows were too synthy. The title track of Presto is what brought me back to Rush. But this song was good -- the arrangement gave everyone room to breathe, and I liked how Geddy's bass provided a countermelody for much of the song.
The Sigur Ros jawn (this is likely going to be my name for all of them) -- very jaunty and melodic. One of their "pop" songs, I would guess. The blast of horns at the end is very Brian Wilson sandbox-era Beach Boys.
Peacemaker -- the music is like playing a hora with rock instruments. The lyrics are very much not that.
Red Moon -- If Fleetwood Mac had decided to make a "roots" album, it would have sounded like this.

 

[Ilov80s]

A few surprises so far:

The Hold Steady - I've never really listened to them despite living in Minneapolis. I liked the first two and interested in more.

Daft Punk - I must like Electronica more than I care to admit.

Non-surprise observations:

Heart is great.

Daft Punk is probably the best intro to electronic music you can find. They are incredible. And just wait on The Hold Steady, it just keeps getting better.

 

[Eephus]

Damon Albarn Song #30
DRC Music (feat. Tout Puissant Mukalo, Nelly Liyemge & Damon Albarn) - "Hallo" from Kinshasa One Two (2011)

I could have thrown in an extra Blur or Gorillaz track instead but Albarn's excursions into African music have been an important part of his career and this song helps complete the portrait.

He's been recording and staging concerts of African and Middle Eastern musicians for two decades, mostly under the Africa Express banner. On these, Albarn generally stays in the background as producer and supporting musician, lending his name and time to help promote the projects.

He played a more prominent role on DRC Music's Kinshasa One Two album. Albarn and a group of Western musicians/friends visited the D.R. Congo as a benefit for Oxfam, made recordings of local musicians and mixed them into a hybrid African/electronica sound that's sometimes reminiscent of Gorillaz. "Hallo" was the single from this album and the only time where Albarn steps to the microphone.

My favorite of Albarn's African albums is probably Mali Music, his first musical journey to the continent. But "Hallo" was the groove that stuck in my head as I was assembling my list.

Music video (edited version of song)

DRC Music - Hallo ft. Tout Puissant Mukalo, Nelly Liyemge

http://drcmusic.org11 Producers - 5 Days in DRC with Congolese Musicians - 1 Album released on Warp RecordsALL PROCEEDS GO TO OXFAM'S WORK IN DRC & DRC MUSIC...

www.youtube.com

Spotify link:
https://open.spotify.com/track/5swi8rKXXCcXT7VTKQkJM9

 

[Pip's Invitation]

#30 Slade - I'm A Rocker

This is one of the four songs not by Holder and Lea that I mentioned. It is by Chuck Berry. They seem to get Mr Berry.

And they have conveniently provided a live version.

From the first 2 seconds I was like, is this a Chuck Berry song? And then I remembered this post. They do indeed get Mr. Berry.

 

[Eephus]

#30 Slade - I'm A Rocker

This is one of the four songs not by Holder and Lea that I mentioned. It is by Chuck Berry. They seem to get Mr Berry.

And they have conveniently provided a live version.

From the first 2 seconds I was like, is this a Chuck Berry song? And then I remembered this post. They do indeed get Mr. Berry.

I thought it sounded a bit like Meat Loaf when I heard it on my walk.

 

[otb_lifer]

i were today years old when i learnt Billiam Bragg boosted the opening salvo of my absolute favorite of his from Tom n' Jerry ...

the list are educational, in that respect - who knew?

 

[Ilov80s]

Doing a little morning listening while cleaning up at the family lake house while most were just waking up.

I love we have a couple electronic artists. That genre usually gets overlooked when we do these kinds of lists/drafts.

I dig Warren Zevon and do not understand why I’ve never taken a real dive into his music. I’m really glad he’s on here. He’s one I am going to be paying a ton of attention to.

Didn’t notice Ray Charles was chosen. That’s awesome. Curious to see what gems I discover there.

 

[DrIanMalcolm]

Hey folks.

So.

On Born to Run.

When it's live, yes, it's great.

But I'm a rare beast in that this song just leaves me cold. I like it. But I've always just liked it okay. It doesn't bring me to my feet the way most of the songs on that album do, or many of his other songs, more of which I'll be commenting on. And given another go-round, maybe I'd bump this up five spots - but there are still at least 20+ Bruce songs I'd rather listen to, including most of the songs on the album in question, and several off the subsequent Darkness on the Edge of Town album.

Is it one of the most significant songs in rock n' roll history? Yes. Is it anthemic, and iconic, and all the rest? Does it have a great Clarence solo? Yes, yes, yes and yes.

But it just - as said - leaves me cold. I don't feel the emotional pull from this song that I feel with numerous others, which I'll probably comment on. (Jack of All Trades at #31 just happens to be a nice, well done song.)

 

[MAC_32]

Hey folks.

So.

On Born to Run.

When it's live, yes, it's great.

But I'm a rare beast in that this song just leaves me cold. I like it. But I've always just liked it okay. It doesn't bring me to my feet the way most of the songs on that album do, or many of his other songs, more of which I'll be commenting on. And given another go-round, maybe I'd bump this up five spots - but there are still at least 20+ Bruce songs I'd rather listen to, including most of the songs on the album in question, and several off the subsequent Darkness on the Edge of Town album.

Is it one of the most significant songs in rock n' roll history? Yes. Is it anthemic, and iconic, and all the rest? Does it have a great Clarence solo? Yes, yes, yes and yes.

But it just - as said - leaves me cold. I don't feel the emotional pull from this song that I feel with numerous others, which I'll probably comment on. (Jack of All Trades at #31 just happens to be a nice, well done song.)

I probably wouldn't have ranked Born to Run 30, but it definitely wouldn't be in my top 10 and possibly top 20. That's not an indictment of the song, but rather a testament to the full catalog. The transition is phenomenal, but before and after? 'Just' a very good sing-a-long rocker. And there ain't anything wrong with that.

 

[Scoresman]

I can't decide if Elliott Smith or Clutch is my favorite from the 30s.

 

[Galileo]

I can't decide if Elliott Smith or Clutch is my favorite from the 30s.

I can. The answer is Modest Mouse.

 

[Raging weasel]

Nice to see Clutch getting so much love! Hope it holds up as 2 of the next 3 tracks sound nothing like the first 2 tracks or each other.
Don't think I've singled them out but have liked what I ve heard so far from Stranglers, Decemberists,Frank Black,Warren Zevon,Modest Mouse,Slade,Foo Fighters and Ray Charles.
Do next picks come out Sunday or Monday?

 

[Zegras11]

Stranglers, Decemberists,Frank Black,Warren Zevon,Modest Mouse,Slade,Foo Fighters and Ray Charles.
Do next picks come out Sunday or Monday?

I'm in this camp also. and a few more.


Next list out Sunday AM

 

[plinko]

Just got back to the hotel after spending all morning at the RRHOF. I wish I could have shared pics with you all as I was going along!

It was a moving experience for sure, for those of our ilk

 

[kupcho1]

I'm loving these playlists. On the one hand, they line up personally with my only philosophy for annual playlists: 1 track per artist. On the other, the eras are all over the place (otherwise it wouldn't be an annual playlist, duh).

I've already added a number of tracks to my annuals. Holding off on an artist or two because I'm betting the best is yet to come off of some of their albums.

Keep up the good great work.

 

[kupcho1]

Just got back to the hotel after spending all morning at the RRHOF. I wish I could have shared pics with you all as I was going along!

It was a moving experience for sure, for those of our ilk

I lived in Cleveland when it went up and opened. I went to the RRHOF concert at the old Cleveland stadium. Best lineup ever.

 

[plinko]

Cleveland is a pretty cool city, I am digging it

 

[plinko]

Just got back to the hotel after spending all morning at the RRHOF. I wish I could have shared pics with you all as I was going along!

It was a moving experience for sure, for those of our ilk

I lived in Cleveland when it went up and opened. I went to the RRHOF concert at the old Cleveland stadium. Best lineup ever.

Who was it?

 

[zamboni]

Just got back to the hotel after spending all morning at the RRHOF. I wish I could have shared pics with you all as I was going along!

It was a moving experience for sure, for those of our ilk

Great place - I once spent an entire day there and still didn’t cover everything I wanted to.

 

[Galileo]

Cleveland is a pretty cool city, I am digging it

How long are you in town?

 

[plinko]

Green Day has a solid representation, I liked their stuff

Saw some Chicago shwag. Plenty of Rush too

Ray and Stevie of course

Solid Heart exhibit

Bruce, Elton

I was hoping to see something Zevon but if it was there I missed it

HUGE PF’s The Wall stage show exhibit was neato

Besides the Seattle grunge wall I probably spent the most time with Janis

Tom Kiefer’s double neck guitar hit me right in the heart

Cornell. Lep.

Handwritten lyrics are the coolest, for some reason I spent probably five minutes staring at The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. I remember my mom singing this when I was a wee lad

So much Beatles stuff it was a little too much

No Brandi but I liked the Taylor Swift slinky black dress , and right there in the current artists section were a couple of DBT guitars for my man @scorchy

No Clutch

 

[plinko]

Cleveland is a pretty cool city, I am digging it

How long are you in town?

Until Friday.. I’m having lunch on 4th street rfn

 

[plinko]

And a certain Artist who I might just take a shot at next round….

 

[Raging weasel]

Cleveland is a pretty cool city, I am digging it

Yeah I like Cleveland too, not sure why it gets the bad rap. It's only a couple hours from Detroit so have done the RRHOF and a couple baseball games. Easy to walk to a bunch of different bars,the casino or HOF. There is an old graveyard across from the stadium that I wander around in to smoke weed before games and such.

 

[MAC_32]

Cleveland is a pretty cool city, I am digging it

How long are you in town?

Until Friday.. I’m having lunch on 4th street rfn

Are they now all set up for outdoor drinking? Law just passed, but last I heard businesses are still coordinating logistics. Heading down next weekend, so just curious. Glad you're enjoying the city- welcome to paradise!