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Old 01-06-2009, 12:21 PM   #681
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I thought it was reduced?

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No thanks, I just wanted to make sure I was posting on time.
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Old 01-07-2009, 01:31 PM   #682
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As a matter of interest, did we reduce the 24 hour posting period?
In any event, my pick in the 2000-2002 category is the White Stripes' "White Blood Cells"

Excellent, excellent pick. Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground is such an awesome song.

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That's 26 hours.

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Sowa - still AK'ed from rd 7

That means Dis is up.
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That's 26 hours.

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Sowa - still AK'ed from rd 7

That means Dis is up.
Maybe we should select "special" albums for the chronically AK'd?

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With my next pick I will fill the POP category with perhaps the most overlooked album of the 90's. One of the greatest one and done albums in music history, Denzil's Pub.



It's quite possible that this could have dropped to the last round, but I don't trust Jagger. I wish I could say I was on this record in 1994 when it was released, but I can't. I was introduced to this album just this past year by a great friend of mine who seems to just know when I'm going to like something. He is really the one to credit as it has been in his collection for 14 years! Thanks Harv!

Pub is the only release by Denzil (Denzil Thomas) and is a wild ride through all sorts of moods and topics. The constants are Thomas' voice and his acoustic guitar playing. Why this album wasn't bigger is a mystery to me. It's great.

Here's a link to a myspace page (Thomas') with some songs that aren't on this album and haven't been released anywhere that I know of.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=46724789


Wiki info on Denzil: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denzil


Tracklisting:
1 Fat Loose Fancies Me
2 Running This Family
3 Rake Around The Grave
4 Useless
5 Sunday Service Hengistbury Head
6 Too Scared To Be True
7 Son Of Elvis
8 Funnymoon
9 Shame
10 Who Made You So Cynical About Me?
11 Autistic
12 If Only Alan Won The Pools
13 Seven Years In These Boots
14 Your Sister Song
15 Cutie
16 Goodnight Darling

Youtube goodness (not enough on here obviously) if you get a chance check out the last two tracks on the record, fantastic. The videos are not the best songs on the album, although they are quite lovely!

Fat & Loose and Fancies Me



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Posting from my iPod touch, details to follow.

In the 2000 - 2002 category, I'm grabbing Gorillaz self-titled 2001 release. More info to follow.
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Almost managed to forget this draft, good thing I checked back in time.

For the 8th round pick, team Twist/Shout picks Live aus Berlin (1999) by Rammstein in the Live category.

I've seen hundreds of live gigs. (I counted that I managed to clock over 100 in a single year, although most were of course in festivals or small bars.) Rammstein is definitely among the best acts I've ever seen, head and shoulders above your average stadium acts. They're one of the few rock bands that can make a big visual show feel like a complete theatrical performance instead of a simple series of songs and pyrotechnics. And of course, they had some very creative pyros, the coolest lights and damn those are some killer songs. A lot of their ideas have become much more popular since (the retrofuturistic uniforms for example), but these guys were still pretty original in their prime.

Live aus Berlin feels almost like a "best of" gig, even though it's recorded after the second album (they're released three more since), which is just a statement of how strong the first two albums (Herzeleid and Sehnsucht) were. Yes, they're over the top, but in a good way.

Some band members got arrested during the US tour for the performance of Bück Dich, and the band was accused of many things, among them nazism, which is simply a misunderstanding, and an example of how easily people jump into conclusions without thinking. They did take a lot of their visual style from Laibach, a classic industrial band /art collective often mistaken for neonazis/nationalists. (Read more about it in Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laibach_(band) ) Most notably, Rammstein uses a similar cross-symbol as Laibach, (actually in reference to Laibach) but because a similar cross is also used by neo-nazis, this all got too complicated for some controversy-loving Americans. However, while Laibach isn't always easy to wrap your head around, Rammstein doesn't exactly need a PhD to get. Just nod your head and don't worry. It's not a sin to like nazi homo disco metal.

Here's some picks from YouTube. The track numbes are from the limited edition, which is a bit longer than the standard version.



1: Intro / Spiel Mit Mir


6: Asche Zu Asche


11: Du Hast ("the hit song")


12: Bück Dich (WARNING! NSFW!)


13: Engel


14: Rammstein

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liamenator AK'd. You're up, trout.
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I select in the 1982 category, AVALON by ROXY MUSIC:

This is one sexy record. I can't think of many more romantic albums. I think one of the first videos I ever saw was Avalon on FM Moving Pictures way back in the day. Makes me want to put on a white tuxedo and pursue super-models like Brian Ferry. Pull this out for your next booty call. Roxy Music has re-united (with Brian Eno) and will be releasing a new record this year.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avalon_(album)



In 1989, the album was ranked #31 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "The 100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s". In 2003, the album was ranked number 307 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Avalon is the highest entry of four Roxy Music albums that made the list (Siren, For Your Pleasure and Country Life being the others).
  1. "More Than This" – 4:30
  2. "The Space Between" – 4:30
  3. "Avalon" – 4:16
  4. "India" – 1:44
  5. "While My Heart Is Still Beating" (Ferry, Andy Mackay) – 3:26
  6. "The Main Thing" – 3:54
  7. "Take a Chance with Me" (Ferry, Phil Manzanera) – 4:42
  8. "To Turn You On" – 4:16
  9. "True to Life" – 4:25
  10. "Tara" (Ferry, Mackay) – 1:33
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p...0:wuabqjmwojha

Flesh + Blood suggested that Roxy Music were at the end of the line, but they regrouped and recorded the lovely Avalon, one of their finest albums. Certainly, the lush, elegant soundscapes of Avalon are far removed from the edgy avant-pop of their early records, yet it represents another landmark in their career. With its stylish, romantic washes of synthesizers and Bryan Ferry's elegant, seductive croon, Avalon simultaneously functioned as sophisticated make-out music for yuppies and as the maturation of synth pop. Ferry was never this romantic or seductive, either with Roxy or as a solo artist, and Avalon shimmers with elegance in both its music and its lyrics. "More Than This," "Take a Chance With Me," "While My Heart Is Still Beating," and the title track are immaculately crafted and subtle songs, where the shifting synthesizers and murmured vocals gradually reveal the melodies. It's a rich, textured album and a graceful way to end the band's career. [Virgin's 2003 version included the bonus track "Always Unknowing."]

More Than This


Bill Murray touchingly sings More Than This in Lost In Translation


Avalon

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Is it my imagination, or have a bunch of people bailed on the draft?

Peter12 - asked to be perma ak'ed (although we can still hope he'll be back)
Ro - hasn't posted in a month, but he has logged in
Sparks - hasn't posted since his last pick but is logging in
Sowa - has posted as recently as 2 days ago.

Anyone know what is up with these folks?
I'm back in I'll post my pick in a sec. I never check the Contest forum so it slipped my mind.
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I'll take in the Folk category, the master himself, Bob Dylan... So many to choose from, always a tough call... but this one has been the album I've listened to most, so I guess I have to consider it my "favorite", if such a thing exists... 1975's Blood on the Tracks.




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Old 01-10-2009, 12:55 PM   #693
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For the 8th round pick, team Twist/Shout picks Live aus Berlin (1999) by Rammstein in the Live category.
Best record so far in my opinion, major thumbs up. Herzeleid and Sehnsucht are their best studio albums, no arguments from me there.

However, I don't really get the buzz about Laibach at all. I'm a huge fan of industrial and industrial rock/metal but I can't say I like a single Laibach song. Rammstein is miles ahead as far as I am concerned.
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For my selection in the Greatest Hits/Compilation category I select The Temptations Emperors of Soul box set. The Temptations are probably my favorite act of all time. No other artist consistently stays in my ever changing top ten groups of all time. Ruffin, Kendricks, the Williams', and Franklin are the kings of R&B and Whitfield made them one of the best funk groups of all time as well.



I don't really think this should require any more explanation.



Disc 1
  1. "Come On" (by Otis Williams & the Distants)
  2. "Oh, Mother of Mine"
  3. "Romance Without Finance"
  4. "Check Yourself"
  5. "Dream Come True"
  6. "Mind Over Matter (I'm Gonna Make You Mine)" (credited as "The Pirates")
  7. "I'll Love You 'Til I Die" (credited as "The Pirates")
  8. "Paradise"
  9. "Slow Down Heart"
  10. "I Couldn't Cry If I Wanted To"
  11. "Witchcraft (For Your Love)" *
  12. "I Want A Love I Can See"
  13. "The Further You Look, The Less You See"
  14. "Farewell My Love"
  15. "A Tear From A Woman's Eyes"
  16. "The Way You Do the Things You Do"
  17. "I'll Be in Trouble"
  18. "The Girl's Alright With Me"
  19. "Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)"
  20. "Baby, Baby I Need You"
  21. "My Girl"
  22. "(Talking 'Bout) Nobody But My Baby"
  23. "It's Growing"
  24. "You'll Lose A Precious Love"
  25. "Since I Lost My Baby"
  26. "You've Got To Earn It"
  27. "My Baby"
  28. "Don't Look Back"
Disc 2
  1. "Get Ready"
  2. "Fading Away"
  3. "Ain't Too Proud to Beg"
  4. "Too Busy Thinking About My Baby"
  5. "Who You Gonna Run To"
  6. "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"
  7. "I Got Heaven Right Here On Earth" *
  8. "(I Know) I'm Losing You"
  9. "All I Need"
  10. "Sorry Is A Sorry Word"
  11. "I'm Doing It All"
  12. "No More Water In The Well"
  13. "You're My Everything"
  14. "Just One Last Look"
  15. "Angel Doll" *
  16. "(Loneliness Made Me Realize) It's You That I Need"
  17. "Don't Send Me Away"
  18. "Hello Young Lovers"
  19. "Ol' Man River" [Alternate Version] *
  20. "I Wish It Would Rain"
  21. "I Truly, Truly Believe"
  22. "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)"
  23. "Please Return Your Love To Me"
  24. "How Can I Forget"
  25. "For Once in My Life" (live from TCB) **
  26. "My Girl" [Acapella] (bonus track)
Disc 3
  1. "Cloud Nine"
  2. "Why Did She Have To Leave Me (Why Did She Have To Go)"
  3. "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" ** (Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations)
  4. "I'll Try Something New" (Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations)
  5. "Runaway Child, Running Wild" (single edit)
  6. "Don't Let the Joneses Get You Down"
  7. "I Can't Get Next to You"
  8. "Message From A Black Man" **
  9. "War" **
  10. "Psychedelic Shack" *
  11. "Hum Along and Dance" **
  12. "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)"
  13. "Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite The World)"
  14. "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)"
  15. "Take a Look Around" **
  16. "It's Summer" **
  17. "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)" **
  18. "I Ain't Got Nothin'" **
  19. "Mother Nature" **
  20. "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" (single edit) **
Disc 4
  1. "Masterpiece" (single edit)
  2. "Plastic Man" (single edit)
  3. "Hey Girl" (I Like Your Style)
  4. "Law Of The Land" [Alternate Mix] *
  5. "Let Your Hair Down"
  6. "Heavenly"
  7. "You've Got My Soul on Fire"
  8. "Happy People"
  9. "Shakey Ground"
  10. "Glasshouse"
  11. "A Song for You"
  12. "Memories"
  13. "Keep Holdin' On"
  14. "Darling, Stand By Me (Song For My Woman)"
  15. "Who Are You" (original title: "Who Are You (and What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life)")
  16. "In a Lifetime"
  17. "Power"
  18. "Isn't the Night Fantastic"
  19. "Aiming at Your Heart"
Maybe my favorite song of all time


OK maybe this is my favorite song of all time


Or this one


one from the funk era (sounds a little messed up on this one)
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Awesome Sowa.. I still dig the Temps too.

You still owe your 8th round pick too
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Now, the Temptations is something I would want to hear playing for a booty call. I love The Temptations. Sultry stuff.
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I have two to make, don't I? Uh oh, better get to work. Sorry guys, I'm on it.
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OK, for 1997 - 1999 I will select John Scofield - A Go Go. (It's really Medeski, Scofield, Martin and Wood).


  1. A Go Go
  2. Chank
  3. Boozer
  4. Southern Pacific
  5. Jeep on 35
  6. Kubrick
  7. Green Tea
  8. Hottentot
  9. Chicken Dog
  10. Deadzy
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For 1986 - 1990 I will be a bit boring and pick The Smiths - The Queen is Dead. I've agonized for a while about what to pick in this category - screw it, The Smiths it is.


  1. "The Queen Is Dead" – 6:24
  2. "Frankly, Mr. Shankly" – 2:17
  3. "I Know It's Over" – 5:48
  4. "Never Had No One Ever" – 3:36
  5. "Cemetry Gates" – 2:39
  6. "Bigmouth Strikes Again" – 3:12
  7. "The Boy with the Thorn in His Side" – 3:15
  8. "Vicar in a Tutu" – 2:21
  9. "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" – 4:02
  10. "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others" – 3:14

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for our next selection,

1997-1999 Guano Apes: Proud like a god



The 1997 debut album for the Guano Apes, the album was certified platinum in Germany selling 200,000 copies
  1. "Open Your Eyes" – 3:09
  2. "Maria" – 3:47
  3. "Rain" – 4:35
  4. "Lords of the Boards" – 3:42
  5. "Crossing the Deadline" – 3:25
  6. "We Use the Pain" – 2:32
  7. "Never Born" – 5:17
  8. "Wash It Down" – 3:06
  9. "Scapegoat" – 3:22
  10. "Get Busy" – 3:25
  11. "Suzie" – 2:53
  12. "Tribute" – 9:14
  13. "Move a Little Closer" (hidden track)
Open your eyes


Lords of the boards


crossing the deadline


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Actually Sowa, you were 2 behind so we need one more from you.
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