Where in the world are the middle-aged dummies? Worldwide top 31 song countdown. (4 Viewers)

[Doug B]

I could easily fill 31 but feel like there is stuff I’m missing.

To minimize (if not eliminate) the likelihood of missing things, I start with an early "brain dump" list of songs. I resist the urge to turn in an early list -- krista gives us plenty of time. Instead, I let things percolate a while. Go down dozens (maybe hundreds over a few weeks) online-search rabbit holes. On short drives, I'll listen to some SiriusXM stations that I usually pass over. Just keep my eyes and ears open to soundtracks on TV shows, music in commercials, etc. I basically end up roughly doubling my immediate "brain dump" list.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I'm 3 albums deep into my King Diamond deep dive.

I will say, my initial pull to this band still holds up. The stories to these concept albums are still quite creepy. I don't know why, but The Puppet Master creeps me out big time. We are heading to New Orleans in a few weeks during Spring Break - and fittingly I am on album 6 on the list - Voodoo.

 

[Manster]

I'm 3 albums deep into my King Diamond deep dive.

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[KarmaPolice]

I'm 3 albums deep into my King Diamond deep dive.

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LOL. How about I be fair and offset it with a Skillet deep dive next?

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I'm 3 albums deep into my King Diamond deep dive.

I will say, my initial pull to this band still holds up. The stories to these concept albums are still quite creepy. I don't know why, but The Puppet Master creeps me out big time. We are heading to New Orleans in a few weeks during Spring Break - and fittingly I am on album 6 on the list - Voodoo.

I'm flying there tomorrow -- but for work.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

With lists and breakdowns rolling in, I feel like a slacker. I've got my artists/bands mostly set - now to sort 31. I'll be on vacation for a week starting Friday so no way this gets in by then. I will make our deadline though.

Please don't rush! Plenty of time.

I support Krista's No Rush Initiative.

reaction.

 

[otb2huffing]

HELLO.

I am a fan of the top glue producing locales, and the tunes that rose up as a result - mucilage, even.

BOLD!

 

[Val Rannous]

I support Krista's No Rush Initiative.

"Boo!" "Hiss!" "Throw the bum out!"

 

[KarmaPolice]

I support Krista's No Rush Initiative.

"Boo!" "Hiss!" "Throw the bum out!"

Now this avatar change I do fear.

 

[Doug B]

I'm flying there tomorrow -- but for work.

I’ll wave at your plane on the way in.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I'm flying there tomorrow -- but for work.

I’ll wave at your plane on the way in.

Doh!, I never thought about asking LA peeps like @Doug B for suggestions on places to see in New Orleans. We are going to be there for 4 days at the end of March, then heading to Memphis for an NBA game on Friday night. Family vacation, and we are trying to appease an 8 and 16 year old. I think the wife and son want some sort of typical voodoo/ghost tour. The 8 year old wants an aquarium/zoo or some place with dolphins.

 

[otb2huffing]

WHY GLUEY NO CAN POST LINKY?

is there some kinda double top secret probation period for noobs?



Bold!

 

[Dr. Octopus]

So far this version seems the wackiest. Must be those zany Germans.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I support Krista's No Rush Initiative.

"Boo!" "Hiss!" "Throw the bum out!"

Tell her to "Fly away by night my dear"

 

[Manster]

WHY GLUEY NO CAN POST LINKY?

is there some kinda double top secret probation period for noobs?



Bold!

Kill too many brain cells maybe?

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

WHY GLUEY NO CAN POST LINKY?

is there some kinda double top secret probation period for noobs?



Bold!

Kill too many brain cells maybe?

it's so amazing what passes as humor for these mooks

 

[shuke]

WHY GLUEY NO CAN POST LINKY?

is there some kinda double top secret probation period for noobs?



Bold!

What's all this now?

 

[Pip's Invitation]

WHY GLUEY NO CAN POST LINKY?

is there some kinda double top secret probation period for noobs?



Bold!

Kill too many brain cells maybe?

it's so amazing what passes as humor for these mooks

We're talking about Canadians, right?

 

[krista4]

WHY GLUEY NO CAN POST LINKY?

is there some kinda double top secret probation period for noobs?



Bold!

Try clearing your cache? I had an issue similar at the end of the British Isles countdown, and a smarter-than-me person (Eephus) suggested that.

 

[krista4]

I'm flying there tomorrow -- but for work.

I’ll wave at your plane on the way in.

Doh!, I never thought about asking LA peeps like @Doug B for suggestions on places to see in New Orleans. We are going to be there for 4 days at the end of March, then heading to Memphis for an NBA game on Friday night. Family vacation, and we are trying to appease an 8 and 16 year old. I think the wife and son want some sort of typical voodoo/ghost tour. The 8 year old wants an aquarium/zoo or some place with dolphins.

If you need Memphis ideas, let me know! I love that you're going to New Orleans and Memphis, two of my favorites. We're doing a surprise trip for my mom in October to NOLA. I'm hoping she isn't still reading these threads... But I'd love suggestions for anything NOLA, too.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Any word on @falguy ?

 

[otb2huffing]

WHY GLUEY NO CAN POST LINKY?

is there some kinda double top secret probation period for noobs?



Bold!

Try clearing your cache? I had an issue similar at the end of the British Isles countdown, and a smarter-than-me person (Eephus) suggested that.

no dice.

wanted to share a link from the YouTubez, but multiple attempts have failed miserably.

thank you for the suggestion, tho. we soldier on ...

 

[zamboni]

WHY GLUEY NO CAN POST LINKY?

is there some kinda double top secret probation period for noobs?



Bold!

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[otb2huffing]

WHY GLUEY NO CAN POST LINKY?

is there some kinda double top secret probation period for noobs?



Bold!

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yupyup

 

[Manster]

WHY GLUEY NO CAN POST LINKY?

is there some kinda double top secret probation period for noobs?



Bold!

Kill too many brain cells maybe?

it's so amazing what passes as humor for these mooks

We're talking about Canadians, right?

You mean disarmed Americans with healthcare

 

[Ilov80s]

Ok, I made a playlist of all my contenders and have been listening the last week or so. Its helped me whittle it down. Hopefully will be ready to submit this weekend.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

WHY GLUEY NO CAN POST LINKY?

is there some kinda double top secret probation period for noobs?



Bold!

Kill too many brain cells maybe?

it's so amazing what passes as humor for these mooks

We're talking about Canadians, right?

You mean disarmed Americans with healthcare

10 bucks is 10 bucks eh?

 

[Ilov80s]

My strategy of making a huge playlist and just listening to it all the time helped a lot. The songs I got a little sick of, started to want to skip, etc. were indicators that they weren't deserving of the coveted top 31 spots. Some big names got cut.

 

[krista4]

My strategy of making a huge playlist and just listening to it all the time helped a lot. The songs I got a little sick of, started to want to skip, etc. were indicators that they weren't deserving of the coveted top 31 spots. Some big names got cut.

This is how I've whittled down on all three countdowns, too.

 

[KarmaPolice]

My strategy of making a huge playlist and just listening to it all the time helped a lot. The songs I got a little sick of, started to want to skip, etc. were indicators that they weren't deserving of the coveted top 31 spots. Some big names got cut.

Yep, this is how I started tackling the last couple as well. Like you said - I started to think about skipping, or maybe wasn't singing along as much, stuff like that.

 

[Ilov80s]

Not official yet but here is my breakdown

60s- 3
70s- 4
80s- 3
90s- 3
00s- 5
10s- 13

US/UK Blend- 2
Australia- 2
Barbados- 1
Canada- 10
Cape Verde- 1
Denmark- 1
France- 3
Guyana- 1
Israel- 1
Jamaica- 2
South Korea- 1
Malawi- 1
Mexico- 1
New Zealand- 1
Senegal- 2
Sweden -1

 

[Ilov80s]

My strategy of making a huge playlist and just listening to it all the time helped a lot. The songs I got a little sick of, started to want to skip, etc. were indicators that they weren't deserving of the coveted top 31 spots. Some big names got cut.

Yep, this is how I started tackling the last couple as well. Like you said - I started to think about skipping, or maybe wasn't singing along as much, stuff like that.

May I ask whats the new look you are sporting there? Is that a selfie?

 

[KarmaPolice]

My strategy of making a huge playlist and just listening to it all the time helped a lot. The songs I got a little sick of, started to want to skip, etc. were indicators that they weren't deserving of the coveted top 31 spots. Some big names got cut.

Yep, this is how I started tackling the last couple as well. Like you said - I started to think about skipping, or maybe wasn't singing along as much, stuff like that.

May I ask whats the new look you are sporting there? Is that a selfie?

I wish. That's King Diamond, in honor of my deep dive the other day. I will be switching back soon, I just thought it was funny.

 

[Ilov80s]

wish. That's King Diamond, in honor of my deep dive the other day. I will be switching back soon, I just thought it was funny.

Damn you are digging deep. I have no idea what King Diamond is. Exiled KISS member? 1980s WCW TV Champion? Danish rocker with a screaming falsetto?

 

[KarmaPolice]

wish. That's King Diamond, in honor of my deep dive the other day. I will be switching back soon, I just thought it was funny.

Damn you are digging deep. I have no idea what King Diamond is. Exiled KISS member? 1980s WCW TV Champion? Danish rocker with a screaming falsetto?

Damn, now I wish two of those three were correct instead of just one.

Mostly goofing around on my day off. As I told RW it was edible + King Diamond + housework. No King will make the 31 - sorry to disappoint the masses.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Mostly goofing around on my day off. As I told RW it was edible + King Diamond + housework. No King will make the 31 - sorry to disappoint the masses.

That's what intermission is for.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Mostly goofing around on my day off. As I told RW it was edible + King Diamond + housework. No King will make the 31 - sorry to disappoint the masses.

That's what intermission is for.

Edibles or King Diamond?

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Mostly goofing around on my day off. As I told RW it was edible + King Diamond + housework. No King will make the 31 - sorry to disappoint the masses.

That's what intermission is for.

Edibles or King Diamond?

Yup.

 

[krista4]

There seems to be a distinct lack of energy and excitement over this one compared to the rest. Maybe it's because we're not in here posting about ineligibles? I apologize that I've also been crazy-busy and haven't participated as much. Hopefully as we get close to the actual countdown the excitement will grow.

 

[shuke]

There seems to be a distinct lack of energy and excitement over this one compared to the rest. Maybe it's because we're not in here posting about ineligibles? I apologize that I've also been crazy-busy and haven't participated as much. Hopefully as we get close to the actual countdown the excitement will grow.

I wasn't initially because my list at first looked like a lot of US/UK mashups. But after more research the past few days I'm now excited.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Hopefully as we get close to the actual countdown the excitement will grow.

I think this is it. It's like the first week of the two-week layover before the Super Bowl. You get that initial rush, then there's not a lot to talk about other than Karma's avatar.

 

[Val Rannous]

...other than Karma's avatar.

And how many Rush tunes each of us is going to take!

 

[otb2huffing]

BURZUM!!!1!!1!

VAAAAAAARGGGG!

 

[Don Quixote]

There seems to be a distinct lack of energy and excitement over this one compared to the rest. Maybe it's because we're not in here posting about ineligibles? I apologize that I've also been crazy-busy and haven't participated as much. Hopefully as we get close to the actual countdown the excitement will grow.

I’m pretty excited — may be just not much to say at this point.

I suppose I’ll post avatar change. I already tipped that I had a bunch of Brazilian artists in my list. Avatar is album cover from Tropicália ou Panis et Circencis, which, as a nod back to the UK countdown, was a tribute to Sgt. Pepper’s.

I think part of the reason I like Brazilian music despite not knowing a lick of Portuguese is they were a bit Beatles-obsessed like everyone in the UK/US.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

I am very pumped - and workin' hard. Getting close to finishing up ...

but gonna wait - and see if anything hits me - I'm already fudging and have 10 as my last 5 (of course)

:kissofdeath:

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I’m here for the mock aliases. Genius among us.

 

[scorchy]

I'm excited. Bursting with fruit flavor in fact... I initially was bummed that a bunch of tracks that I would have considered aren't streaming anywhere. Even though that nixes the songs for my list, I still NEEDED to hear them. Luckily, I burned all my CDs and access them through Roon so I didn't have to go digging around in the basement. Every song I hear begets a new one to dig up. I'm gonna be dreaming in a German accent.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

There seems to be a distinct lack of energy and excitement over this one compared to the rest. Maybe it's because we're not in here posting about ineligibles? I apologize that I've also been crazy-busy and haven't participated as much. Hopefully as we get close to the actual countdown the excitement will grow.

I may like my playlist for this thread more than either of my other two. Been listening to it a lot.

I'm also excited because I'm actually going to be visiting my daughter in Denmark and Norway (with a quick trip into Sweden so I can add another country) for 14 days in the middle of this reveal and have a song from each of them in my playlist. Very apropos.

Gonna try to check in each day---if krista continues the usual 9am Pacific reveal, with the 9 hour time change that will be cocktail hour where I'll be

 

[scorchy]

I'm also excited because I'm actually going to be visiting my daughter in Denmark and Norway (with a quick trip into Sweden so I can add another country) for 14 days in the middle of this reveal and have a song from each of them in my playlist. Very apropos.

I love all three of those places so will be living vicariously through any stories you can post. Have a blast and bring lots of money!

 

[Mt. Man]

There seems to be a distinct lack of energy and excitement over this one compared to the rest. Maybe it's because we're not in here posting about ineligibles? I apologize that I've also been crazy-busy and haven't participated as much. Hopefully as we get close to the actual countdown the excitement will grow.

Honestly, I've been taking this one at a slow simmer. I mean, I'm betting that I'll submit by Wednesday, but that's without being in any real hurry.
But yeah, it feels like there's less to say this time around. At least until submissions go from a drip to a flood.