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Yapoos - Anti Ennui
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That elusive hide-and-seek cow is at it again
I'm calling shenanigans!1!! BOWIE?! LAST!?!? on TWO lists?!?!@?!#!Q$%r2q5

Surely these posters inadvertently reversed their order while on vacation in Australia. Look, while I can appreciate a good walkabout as much as the next bloke, you didgeridon't put Bowie last?! One does not simply list Bowie at the end!



I have half a mind to re-nom Underground for every round until this sinks in!!! FOREVER!!!
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That elusive hide-and-seek cow is at it again
woooo! I'm glad that ?!#!Q$%r2q5 isn't a real user here else I would be embarrassed!!




Hmmmmm...... I'm sensing a possible attempt at vote manipulation coming up with a certain player (who shall remain nameless) voting Bowie's Underground in all eleven positions on their list in the hope of garnering it another 66 points and perhaps moving it up a place or two in the finishing order.

Don't bother - I'm already on to ya, whomever you may be



I'm calling shenanigans!1!! BOWIE?! LAST!?!? on TWO lists?!?!@?!#!Q$%r2q5

Surely these posters inadvertently reversed their order while on vacation in Australia. Look, while I can appreciate a good walkabout as much as the next bloke, you didgeridon't put Bowie last?! One does not simply list Bowie at the end!



I have half a mind to re-nom Underground for every round until this sinks in!!! FOREVER!!!

And here I was thinking someone would throw a shoe at me for voting "Zombie" last.



That elusive hide-and-seek cow is at it again
  1. David Bowie - Underground
    Is this a surprise to anyone at this point? I mean, besides the two heathens that posted their blasphemies earlier. I reserved this spot in my list for the likely winner, Blackstar, listening to all other tracks before making my final judgment. I think we all know that was a hollow effort designed really only to not be so dismissive of the other noms. I truly mean no disrespect! It's just, well, it's just Bowie. And that should be self evident. I'm listening to this a second time now as I type my commentary for this, my final, pick for first. It's ok. Nothing ever hurts again. There will be another list. And possibly, another Bowie masterpiece to come....
  2. jiro inagaki & soul media - painted paradise
    Ya know, I don't need any more than that opening bass line. Oh there are woodwinds as well? Noice. Funk it up, oooooo electric piano, hard right. Chase that jumpy bass. Yeah. Krewuh-aw crunchy wah. HA a sax solo too? Sounds like a soprano. Never been a fan, being an alto man myself, but it's cool. I can let it slide. Drums sound muffled and out of place, but whatever. Back to that funky bass. Man. Good stuff. I'm betting this will sit well in the top half of my list. Ima halfta share this with a bass friend. I can see his chubby bearded cheeks already nodding in beat. Hey! I'm enjoying the lower-case title pattern going on too! Still, it's no Bowie, dropping down to second place. Well, it didn't drop. First spot was already (mostly) sorted. Really, this list is mostly a ranking of second place on. So in THAT context, this track is ...first? But real first is Bowie. Seriously.
  3. Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
    Woah, Nice bass line too. I'd love to hear this bass covered by a phat synth. I'm digging it. Funny! I've never heard this song except for the chorus. This is kind of blowing my mind. It's a great sound and mix and fits well enough in today's pop alt. In all honesty, I wondered if this was a current band playing up the retro thing. Well, until the chorus kicked in. Great song and I'm glad to have finally listened to it fully. Might be a fun cover to consider...
  4. Rose of the West - Roads
    Another smooth, though simple, bass interval. I could crush on these vocals, especially with the harmonies playing in. Nothing terribly unique in that, but it all is very easy to listen to. Effects may be just a bit too wet, all around. The more I listen to it, the more obvious that bass line becomes. I would enjoy a bit more changes over layering, but it's not bad at all. Kind of a Blue Foundation hooks up with Duran Duran thing? Sorta? Huh. Nice ending.
  5. The Cranberries - Zombie
    Pretty good throwback. Only problem, for me, is it's hit or miss on those 90s alt-rock songs. Coming into my own through that decade, there are, unfortunately, a LOT of songs that were overplayed. This was one. Great stuff really, and a lovely voice and accent. Dude, I could listen to her talk for days and then propose to her while she laughs in my face. Just to hear her laugh.
  6. Billy Joel - Pressure
    For some reason I'm having flashbacks of Clay's ole Castlevania on NES. Every time I hear the word, "pressure" I get all twitchy waiting for Bowie/Mercury blends to dum bum ba dee on through the vocals, but that just. doesn't. happen! Why tease a Bowie fan with this!? Shame..... SHAME, on your houses!!! I DO bite my thumb at you, sir!
  7. The Naked and Famous - I Kill Giants
    Interesting. Just not really my style.
  8. Robert Plant - Big Log
    Nice, raspy voice right out of the 90s! It's kind of a silly song, but I remember hearing this when I was a teen and it stuck wi....wait. What? This isn't Mike Watt, Big Train! Argh. ...It wasn't until the early 2000s that I could open up to Led Zeppelin. That's 85% due to Robert Plant's voice. I know, I know.... I accept your rage, and I'm OK with that. It MIGHT be because I was a kid during Plant's pop solo stuff. Maybe. I don't know and I don't really remember. Pretty sure I mostly bloc...ah, crap. Yeah. Tall Cool One. THANKS.... wild cats... ugh.
  9. Tapio Rautavaara - On aivan sama
    Nice inclusion! Odd change of pace, but always glad for these put into the mix.
  10. Joy Askew - Little Darling
    I'm always weird when it comes to vocals. I imagine this one making that crunchy guitar face while singing, and for some reason that kind of annoys me. Nothing bad, but it sounds overdone to me. =(
  11. Legendary Shack Shakers - Blood on the Blue Grass
    Eh, maybe if I was drunk off my arse. Maybe.


@Chypmunk just so we're clear, that's Bowie as my #1. Likely the same for everyone else too. Those were typos, I'm sure, feeling rushed assuming it was already on deadline. Be sure to cut them all some slack. That goes for you as well! I got your back.





I'm calling shenanigans!1!! BOWIE?! LAST!?!? on TWO lists?!?!@?!#!Q$%r2q5

Surely these posters inadvertently reversed their order while on vacation in Australia. Look, while I can appreciate a good walkabout as much as the next bloke, you didgeridon't put Bowie last?! One does not simply list Bowie at the end!



I have half a mind to re-nom Underground for every round until this sinks in!!! FOREVER!!!
I would never put BOWIE last...but that song? Not his best.



That elusive hide-and-seek cow is at it again
I would never put BOWIE last...but that song? Not his best.





It's a THEME!!!! But yes, the better song from that soundtrack I believe already won a previous Song For [month] spot.



Round 7

1. Legendary Shack Shakers - Blood on the Blue Grass
(A bit of bloodgrass for a hillbilly Halloween. I've wanted to nominate this for a long time but knew most would probably hate it. Hopefully people could at least appreciate the true-crime storytelling of the lyrics if not the music itself.)

2. The Cranberries - Zombie
(A huge song, as evidenced by the billion plus views on this video, but the song never seems to age. If anything, I like it more and more as the years pass.)

3. Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Painted Paradise
(Extremely impressive, though probably best appreciated by actual musicians, which disqualifies this clown. The drum solo shortly after the halfway mark was probably my favorite section, but the whole song makes me want to grow an afro and strut my way into a blaxploitation flick . . . or into a really well-made porno with tons of 70's bush.)

4. Rose of the West - Roads
(I thought I was going to love this at first, but its spell started to wear off in the second half. Still a very good song with a timeless, spiritual quality, and I'm interested in hearing more from the artist.)

5. Joy Askew - Little Darling
(Soothing. The vocal inflections remind me a bit of Cyndi Lauper, which is a compliment.)

6. David Bowie - Underground
(ynwtf has a pattern of nominating mediocre (at best) songs by all-time great artists.)

7. Robert Plant - Big Log
(Disappointed that this isn't a song dedicated to the chocolate monstrosity that clogged my toilet earlier. Led Zep is a top-five band for me, but I've never listened to any of Plant's solo material outside of his award-winning collaborations with Allison Krauss. Judging by the extremely generic quality here, I haven't missed anything.)

8. Tapio Rautavaara - On aivan sama
(Admire the stern vocal, but pretty far removed from anything I'd listen of my own volition.)

9. Kajagoogoo - Too Shy
(Heard this too many times.)

10. I Kill Giants - The Naked and the Famous
(Whatever genre of music this is classified under, it ain't for me. I especially hate that computerized echo, and the whole thing just sounds way too digitized.)

11. Billy Joel - Pressure
(There's something about Billy Joel that makes me want to chokeslam him through his piano, then deliver a Macho-Man-style elbow drop from the nearest scaffolding.)
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Everyone voted
It was tight at the top and tight at the bottom (down Cap,down).....

1st - Rose of the West - Roads (87 pts)


2nd - The Cranberries - Zombie (85 pts)
3rd - jiro inagaki & soul media - painted paradise (81 pts)
4th - Kajagoogoo - Too Shy (78 pts)
5th - The Naked and Famous - I Kill Giants (66 pts)
5th - David Bowie - Underground (66 pts)
7th - Billy Joel - Pressure (58 pts)
8th - Robert Plant - Big Log (54 pts)
8th - Legendary Shack Shakers - Blood on the Blue Grass (54 pts)
10th - Joy Askew - Little Darling (49 pts)
11th - Tapio Rautavaara - On aivan sama (48 pts)

Grats to cat on getting her tune through to the Final

Round Eight up in a few mins...



Jj is back
Sadly though it would appear Yin was far too busy licking his Bowie poster wounds to remember to put up a nomination for this one....




  1. Megaherz - Zombieland
    Don't forget to double-tap it - just to be sure
  2. Yapoos - Anti Ennui
    Liked this, nice quirky singer - gonna look into them a little more
  3. Black Mountain - Defector
    My type of jam, another I might delve into a little more
  4. The 3rd and the Mortal - Salva Me
    Nicely atmospheric, guess I'll be dropping down a few rabbit holes today
  5. Charley Crockett - The Poplar Tree
    Solid country, nice timbre to his voice and another I wouldn't mind listening to more from
  6. Bark At The Moon - Ozzy Osbourne
    Not his best but classic Ozzy nonetheless
  7. Scrapper Blackwell - Shady Lane
    Winner of the "Best Artist Name" award for this round in my book - solid enough blues track
  8. All Saints - Pure Shores
    Easily the best thing they put out imo
  9. Michael Jackson ft. Carlos Santana - Whatever Happens
    It's ok but both have done far better imo
  10. Killing Joke - Love Like Blood
    I grew up with their earlier (and better imo) output
  11. Neil Diamond - Glory Road
    Easy listen but lacks any real spark for me

My R9 nom:
The Builders And The Butchers - Raise Up



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No comments today. My osteo has been cancelled and I've got to wait until next week... If we're not in lockdown by then.


Bark At The Moon - Ozzy Osbourne

All Saints - Pure Shores

Yapoos - Anti Ennui

Killing Joke - Love Like Blood

Michael Jackson ft. Carlos Santana - Whatever Happens

Black Mountain - Defector

The 3rd and the Mortal - Salva Me

Megaherz - Zombieland

Charley Crockett - The Poplar Tree

Scrapper Blackwell - Shady Lane

Neil Diamond - Glory Road



That elusive hide-and-seek cow is at it again
Jj is back
Sadly though it would appear Yin was far too busy licking his Bowie poster wounds to remember to put up a nomination for this one....
demmit!
I got worked up in the Shoutbox last night thanks to GB and Wylde, harassing me around the witching hour and forgot to come back. Bowie poster is laminated, so no damage done. I can't believe I missed a round though, but that's OK!! It just gives me pause enough to plot my next musical front.

Oh, and @Captain Spaulding
There is no mediocre Bowie. How dare you desecrate the musical trinity of Blackstar, Bowie, and the Goblin King, Jareth?! DROP to you knees, nonbeliever! And beg mercy at the Altar of Stardust! We all see through your guise (a feeble attempt), you rebel Rebel! Bowie is our Hero! He may have passed from this mortal world, but there IS Life on Mars and Major Tom is our guide through the White Noise! Look. I have No Control over this, but it's Little Wonder so many fail to see the light when that light is so blinding!! I will take this round off to ease these tensions, but Bowie will win your heart. I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday. Please, in my next Bowie nom, Don't Let Me Down and Down....



A system of cells interlinked
1 Killing Joke - Love Like Blood

2 Bark At The Moon - Ozzy Osbourne

3 All Saints - Pure Shores

4 Black Mountain - Defector

5 Michael Jackson ft. Carlos Santana - Whatever Happens

6 The 3rd and the Mortal - Salva Me

7 Scrapper Blackwell - Shady Lane

8 Megaherz - Zombieland

9 Yapoos - Anti Ennui

10 Neil Diamond - Glory Road

11 Charley Crockett - The Poplar Tree


No time for comments today. Busy at work!
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1. Yapoos - Anti Ennui
2. The 3rd and the Mortal - Salva Me
3. Scrapper Blackwell - Shady Lane
4. All Saints - Pure Shores
5. Killing Joke - Love Like Blood
6. Neil Diamond - Glory Road
7. Bark At The Moon - Ozzy Osbourne
8. Black Mountain - Defector
9. Megaherz - Zombieland
10. Charley Crockett - The Poplar Tree
11. Michael Jackson ft. Carlos Santana - Whatever Happens