Beakerjoe vs The Walrus - THE REVEAL!

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 10:46am #1

Welcome folks.......IT IS TIME!

Categories

1. New School is Cool - I am looking for songs released in the last 5 years. Any song from 2015 to 2020 is eligible.

2. Visual Treats - I am looking for songs that you believe were made better by their awesome music video. So give me a song that you believe was improved upon by its accompanied video.

3. Money Money Money - Here I want a song with some form of money or word related to money in the title.

4. Boys 4 Now! - Songs by boy bands are 100 percent a (not so) guilty pleasure of mine. So give me your best song by a boyband. But be careful, I dont like ALL boybands.

5. Upgrade - So here I want a cover, in which your opinion improves on the original. So any covers are eligible here, but beware ..... make a choice that you think is better than the real thing.

6. Animal Instincts - Here I want a song which contains the name of an animal in its title, not a band .... (bye bye Def Leopard), so once your songs title contains an animal, you're quid's in.

7. Riff Raff - I love a song with a killer guitar riff, so once your song has what you believe to be an awesome riff, hit me up!

8. Best Song Ever - Simply give me a song that you rate really really really highly. Go!

AND our contestants....

Rikand
Necro
Reberetta
Electric Nitwit
Arghus
JohnGreenfan
PhatKev
Kolido
Osh
Mustang Shelly
Sawduck
Fixxxer
Gru
Also Starring LeVar Burton
Irish Aris
The purple tin
JP Liz V1
S1ippy
ShaneU

Kick off in less than 1 hour!

Tauriel · 14-09-2020 10:49am

I can't even remember half of my selections

Necro · 14-09-2020 11:03am

Ooh exciting a mid day reveal

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 11:13am

Necro wrote: »

Ooh exciting a mid day reveal

Wont have time later, so here we are.

Arghus · 14-09-2020 12:07pm

They say you never forget your first time.

the purple tin · 14-09-2020 12:12pm

Necro wrote: »

Ooh exciting a mid day reveal

Some people might actually be sober for this one :pac:

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 12:41pm

the purple tin wrote: »

Some people might actually be sober for this one :pac:

its 5pm somewhere, amirite (drink responsibly)

First category is coming up now.....

NEW SCHOOL IS COOL!

SONGS FROM 2015 TO PRESENT ARE ELIGIBLE.......

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 12:45pm

A wide scope in the round, anything goes once its was released in the last 5 years. Plenty of varied genres and some really good choices.....

But Number 10 with 10 points

DNCE - Cake by the Ocean, submitted by

Rikand

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

If you've listened to Today FM anytime over the last 5 years you have certainly heard this track.

I like the intro and the yes it may be manufactured pop song, but it’s very catchy, funky, it gets the head bopping and it’s putting me in a good mood. The lyrics are garbage, but it’s not stopping me from enjoying the track. Mindless fun.

phatkev · 14-09-2020 12:49pm

I'm so ready to ditch work and tune into this!

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 12:57pm

11th Place with 9 Points

I like Trains - tHE trUTH -

Electric Nitwit

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

I like the beat, very smooth. The lyrics aren't inspiring me as much when they begin and how they are delivered isn’t filling me with joy either but I do like the music, the subtle guitar, the beat, it works. As we reach the half way point the tempo rises and the song is less hindered by the voice of the vocalist IMO. Really liked the finished too. A good musical piece which grows over time and in the right situation, the track can work. Better than I thought after further listens.

Also vibes of that Heavyweight champion of the World track by Reverend and the Makers.

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 1:11pm

9th position with 11 points

The Mysterines - Take Control, submitted by

Osh

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Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

A fine track, plenty to like here. I enjoy the melody, the lead singer's voice is quite nice. It’s a catchy tune, feels like it wouldn't go amiss in the OC soundtrack. Its nothing fantastic on first listen, but it’s a nice track that grows on you over time, especially the last segment of the song. A fine submission and a song that will be on my playlist going forward.

Electric Nitwit · 14-09-2020 1:13pm

beakerjoe wrote: »

11th Place with 9 Points

I like Trains - tHE trUTH -
Electric Nitwit

Ah well, it was a bit of a gamble. I'm obsessed with their new album at the moment so when you asked for new, I had to. I love that song but get how it might not work for everyone. Sounds like you liked it well enough and it's growing on you though, next week you can come back and retrospectively award me the win

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 1:14pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Ah well, it was a bit of a gamble. I'm obsessed with their new album at the moment so when you asked for new, I had to. I love that song but get how it might not work for everyone. Sounds like you liked it well enough and it's growing on you though, next week you can come back and retrospectively give me the win

Again a fine piece, I can visualise it more in a movie set piece more than I would listen to it.

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 1:16pm

12th spot with 8 points is...

The Twillight Sad - Im not here (missing face), submitted by

Irish Aris

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

The intro begins like the Killers Track, “The Man”, but instead of being more swagger like the Las Vegas guys, this song goes for a more dark. It's like in wrestling when a guy turns heel/bad.... this song would be their evil tune.

Getting a Morrisey vibe for the vocalist and the track gets better as it goes IMO.

After a few listens I don’t have the urge to listen to it again, but that said it’s a grand track. Nothing horrible about it and I don’t hate it. It’s just not doing anything to pull me back.

ShaneU · 14-09-2020 4:58pm

Did that last song send you to sleep?

Tauriel · 14-09-2020 5:12pm

ShaneU wrote: »

Did that last song send you to sleep?

I was thinking earlier that perhaps I had accidentally hit unfollow when it went about an hour without any new notification.

osh · 14-09-2020 6:58pm

Close it up now and we’ll see who’s won

JP Liz V1 · 14-09-2020 8:34pm

beakerjoe wrote: »

A wide scope in the round, anything goes once its was released in the last 5 years. Plenty of varied genres and some really good choices.....

But Number 10 with 10 points

DNCE - Cake by the Ocean, submitted by Rikand

If you've listened to Today FM anytime over the last 5 years you have certainly heard this track.

I like the intro and the yes it may be manufactured pop song, but it’s very catchy, funky, it gets the head bopping and it’s putting me in a good mood. The lyrics are garbage, but it’s not stopping me from enjoying the track. Mindless fun.

That song is very catchy, Joe Jonas other band

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 8:46pm

Sorry guys, real life got in the way. Will resume shortly and will try finish round 1 tonight....

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 8:56pm

In 8th spot with 12 points,

Break The Silence - True Tides , submitted by

Gru

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

Never heard of them so here we go. Opening is very 80’s retro, and the beat is very nostalgic, which is a plus for me. It’s a fine track, dare I say I am getting a Billy Joel feel from it in a way. It definitely wouldn't go amiss closing the credits of a John Hughes movie. It’s nothing spectacular mind you, but it’s an above average track which reminds me of my youth. I really do like it.

fixXxer · 14-09-2020 8:57pm

beakerjoe wrote: »

Sorry guys, real life got in the way. Will resume shortly and will try finish round 1 tonight....

Was getting worried we'd been..... /TRIGGERED/

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 9:07pm

gaining 7 points, 13th spot is held by..

Let’s eat Grandma - Deep Six Textbook , submitted by

Arghus

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

An unexpected intro, the organ really gives it an ambient feel and relaxes me, like a mindfulness podcast intro. I like the vocals (not sure about the lyrics), which I find haunting, in a positive way. An interesting musical piece. While I feel it is initially ambient, it's a little more sinister (for lack of a better word, maybe dark) sounding as I repeatedly listen. A good piece, not one for my playlist but I enjoy it as a piece. Its very haunting, I can imagine dark scenes if this was to be used in a movie or TV show.

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 9:07pm

fixXxer wrote: »

Was getting worried we'd been..... /TRIGGERED/

Nope, I shall start so I shall finish.

Arghus · 14-09-2020 9:42pm

beakerjoe wrote: »

gaining 7 points, 13th spot is held by..

Let’s eat Grandma - Deep Six Textbook , submitted by
Arghus

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

An unexpected intro, the organ really gives it an ambient feel and relaxes me, like a mindfulness podcast intro. I like the vocals (not sure about the lyrics), which I find haunting, in a positive way. An interesting musical piece. While I feel it is initially ambient, it's a little more sinister (for lack of a better word, maybe dark) sounding as I repeatedly listen. A good piece, not one for my playlist but I enjoy it as a piece. Its very haunting, I can imagine dark scenes if this was to be used in a movie or TV show.

A fair review beaker. I can appreciate maybe it's a piece of music not to everyone's taste but I can remember being blown away by it when I heard it first. I'd never heard anything quite like it before.

the purple tin · 14-09-2020 9:44pm

Arghus wrote: »

A fair review beaker. I can appreciate maybe it's a piece of music not to everyone's taste but I can remember being blown away by it when I heard it first. I'd never heard anything quite like it before.

Geat song, that video freaked me out quite a bit too.

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 9:46pm

In 7th spot...... swimming in 13 points is,

All We Are - Bad advice, submitted by

the purple tin

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

I like this song, grabs me from the get go and is fresh to my ears. I like the subtle guitar riff and the vocalists, especially as it gets to the chorus. Again, it is a bit short, in terms of Im just liking it and it’s over. An easy going track with enough “ooohmph” to perk me up on repeated listens. Nothing amazing mind you, but a fine song which I quite enjoy.

ALSO I AM LOVING THE EXPOSURE TO NEW MUSIC IN THIS ROUND.

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 9:48pm

Arghus wrote: »

A fair review beaker. I can appreciate maybe it's a piece of music not to everyone's taste but I can remember being blown away by it when I heard it first. I'd never heard anything quite like it before.

Its not something I would listen to when driving or exercise or even commuting. But that said, it has a place in life IMO and its a pleasurable piece. I cant knock it.

Arghus · 14-09-2020 9:55pm

the purple tin wrote: »

Geat song, that video freaked me out quite a bit too.

I'd never seen the video before. Sometimes when a song evokes feelings and images in my head I don't want to see it any other way.

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 9:58pm

Arghus wrote: »

I'd never seen the video before. Sometimes when a song evokes feelings and images in my head I don't want to see it any other way.

I agree. I feel the real video can never compare to what I perceived it to look like.

the purple tin · 14-09-2020 9:58pm

Arghus wrote: »

I'd never seen the video before. Sometimes when a song evokes feelings and images in my head I don't want to see it any other way.

Whoever directed it I see a great future for them in psychological horror films

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 10:05pm

In at 14th spot, picking up 6 points....

Paramore - Hard Times, submitted by

Also Starring Le Var Burton

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? No

I am familiar with Paramore, a very hit and miss band but when they hit, they hit. This is more in the middle for me. It doesnt quite land but I dont dislike it either.

Immediately this intro sounds like the beginning of an advert for a new mobile phone company. But it soon kicks in to be a bit more than that, thank god. Hailey’s vocals are
good and the song starts to grow on me a little.

The chorus is fine, nothing grabbing me here, but the verses make up for it a little.

A nice track that grew on me more as I listened but overall its more acceptable than mind blowing. A nice track but nothing more.

Sawduck · 14-09-2020 10:09pm

I'm not confident about my song in this round

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 10:11pm

Sawduck wrote: »

I'm not confident about my song in this round

Checks Sawducks entry...

No comment

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 14-09-2020 10:18pm

Suddenly not expecting to do too well in this Walrus at all. Well... I can't win them all.

:pac::pac::pac:

Irish Aris · 14-09-2020 10:23pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Ah well, it was a bit of a gamble. I'm obsessed with their new album at the moment so when you asked for new, I had to. I love that song but get how it might not work for everyone. Sounds like you liked it well enough and it's growing on you though, next week you can come back and retrospectively award me the win

Great choice EN.
I haven't listened to I Like Trains in more than 10 years and rediscovered them last week with the new album. I really find that their sound has evolved nicely.

Electric Nitwit · 14-09-2020 10:33pm

Irish Aris wrote: »

Great choice EN.
I haven't listened to I Like Trains in more than 10 years and rediscovered them last week with the new album. I really find that their sound has evolved nicely.

I think yours was a great choice too. How did I do so badly in your walrus?

And I agree, I loved Elegies To Lessons Learned but had drifted away from them since. This album is a cracker though

beakerjoe · 14-09-2020 11:08pm

I think I shall save the rest until tomorrow morningx day 1030am. Been a wild day

Arghus · 15-09-2020 1:54pm

The suspense is killing me.

beakerjoe · 15-09-2020 2:17pm

Arghus wrote: »

The suspense is killing me.

Ok, real life is under control and I shall finish the round today. Resume in 30 minutes guys?

I apologies for the delays, I know this game works better when there is a flow to each round.

beakerjoe · 15-09-2020 3:05pm

Back we go, in at a lovely 6th place with a tidy 14 points, its ....

The HU - Wold Totem, submitted by

Fixxxer

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

Yet another band/artist I know zero about. Am I that out of touch..... no its the children who are wrong.

I like the slow intro, its a nice build…. Not sold on the violins though but we shall see where it goes. Sounds very tribal, very satanic chanty but I do enjoy the song as it kicks in….. Remind me of Vaders theme song in WWE in a way......a small way.

I'm thinking initially, that as a song I won't listen to it on my playlist, however I do think it is a very enjoyable musical piece. It could 100 percent be used in movies and set the mood for a scene. But the song grew and grew on me as it went one and its an excellent tune. Very morish. It’s not a toe tapping classic or a sing a long track, but it’s very powerful and I appreciate it. Very happy to hear this a few more times.

Sawduck · 15-09-2020 3:11pm

beakerjoe wrote: »

Back we go, in at a lovely 6th place with a tidy 14 points, its ....

The HU - Wold Totem, submitted by
Fixxxer

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

Yet another band/artist I know zero about. Am I that out of touch..... no its the children who are wrong.

I like the slow intro, its a nice build…. Not sold on the violins though but we shall see where it goes. Sounds very tribal, very satanic chanty but I do enjoy the song as it kicks in….. Remind me of Vaders theme song in WWE in a way......a small way.

I'm thinking initially, that as a song I won't listen to it on my playlist, however I do think it is a very enjoyable musical piece. It could 100 percent be used in movies and set the mood for a scene. But the song grew and grew on me as it went one and its an excellent tune. Very morish. It’s not a toe tapping classic or a sing a long track, but it’s very powerful and I appreciate it. Very happy to hear this a few more times.

I almost went with this in someone else's walrus game, great pick

beakerjoe · 15-09-2020 3:27pm

Strolling in at 15th place with 5 points, its....

Janet Jackson vs Daddy Yankee - Made for now -, submitted by

Reberetta

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Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? No

Daddy Yankee…. Hmmmm…. Did Not have high hopes once I saw that name. Janet can be excellent with the right material, so her appearance here may be a positive here.

The song is very samey and repetitive for me, which isn't always a bad thing but the core of the song is uninspiring for me.

It’s not a bad track and thankfully Daddy Yankee isn't annoying me too much like on some of his previous work. Not Janet’s best work, but I don't hate it by any stretch. Janets vocals give it a softness but theres nothing making me listen to this track more sadly. Better songs in the round send this to the wrong side of the chart.

beakerjoe · 15-09-2020 3:41pm

Coming in at number 5 , putting 15 points in their pockets is......

Alice Merton - No Roots, submitted by

Mustang Shelly.

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

Really like the intro, very smooth and eases me into the verse nicely. Very funky melody and the voice of Ms Merton (tee hee) reminds me of Florence of The Machine fame. It's an easy listen, my toe is tapping and I quite enjoy it. It hasn't blown me away but it has made its way into my latest playlist. As I get through my first listen it sounds familiar, so I may have heard it before. I really like this.

On further listens its appearing more catchy and encourages me to sing along. The voice of Alice is beautiful and someone I would like to check out more.

beakerjoe · 15-09-2020 4:05pm

In at 16th place, with a mere 4 points, we have......

Wishbone Ash - We stand as one, submitted by

Sawduck

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No,

Never heard of the artist.... and yet again I feel behind in the times. A very 00’s feel off the intro, like its leading up to a song which wouldn’t be a miss on a UFC game soundtrack, bit of an annoying melody if I'm honest. The vocals are not what I was suspecting considering the intro, so I am pleasantly surprised as the song improves once the singing begins.

The guitar solo mid way through is a nice touch and I don't hate this song, but it hasn't grabbed me either. The drums heading back into the next stage bring the song to life and it really improves the track going forward but then we are back to the annoying melody. Will it make it’s way into my Spotify playlist….nope. But it’s not awful either.

Not a big fan of the song but I think I may like the bands other work.

beakerjoe · 15-09-2020 4:14pm

Propping up 4th spot, swirling in 16 points......

LP - Lost on you - submitted by

Kolido

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

I like the vocals and it’s pleasing my ears initially. By the time we hit the chorus, I feel the song improves and meets its potential. On repeatedly listens the song continues to please me. Very No Doubt/Gwen Stefani sound from this. An enjoyable listen.

Its a perfect song for a day lounging at the front porch in the sun…..why do I live in Ireland. Look forward to researching the artist.

beakerjoe · 15-09-2020 4:19pm

This leaves me with the sinister six..... 3 top places available and 3 relegation spots.

Left to place are

JP LIZ VI
PHATKEV
NECRO
JOHNGREENFAN
SHANEU
S1IPPY

Necro · 15-09-2020 4:42pm

Here we go again folks

beakerjoe · 15-09-2020 4:45pm

In 16th spot, picking up 3 points is...

Love yourself - Justin Bieber, submitted by

Necro

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

I don’t hate the song, its not a bad submission. I am partial to the right Bieber track (had you selected Sorry you would have fared better).

I like the story the song tells and it’s far from abysmal, but the song overall is a bit meh. It falls flat for me as it’s just a bit bland and boring overall. Nothing to take this song into the high places sadly, especially as it suffered from being over played by Irish radio stations.

beakerjoe · 15-09-2020 4:51pm

Propping up the bar with 17 points, its the 3rd place for .......

Father John Misty - “Mr. Tillman”, submitted by

S!ippy

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

I am unfamiliar with the work of this guy, but it's a nice easy going song straight off the bat. It's a song that once it gets to the chorus I am feeling good, just like the artist. I can imagine playing this song on a nice long drive over route 66, in a relaxing way. The lyrics are witty and clever, and easily delivered.

It’s a feel good tune and I’m very happy to add this to my playlist. My old real criticism is that it's only 3 minutes long. I was disappointed it was over. Which says it all really. Good choice

beakerjoe · 15-09-2020 5:07pm

18th place is held by the following, earning 2 points as a result......

Paradise - George Ezra , submitted by

JohnGreenFan

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? No

I am familiar with the artist but never a fan of his voice. His voice is booming and deep, which isnt a bad thing but I just don't like it. From watching the video I notice George is rather young, clean shaven and thin.... I had imagined a larger gentleman with a big grizzly beard at the least in my strange little mind.

As I listen to this song, I feel the artist suffers as his voice is so distinct that his songs all sound very similar. It’s upbeat and has energy, no doubt about it but I'm just not a fan personally. Whatever it is it, he just doesn't work for me as an singer. I will say that I didn't hate it as much as I initially thought, but Ezra is just not for me ultimately.

I could see the song on an add for a government ran agency hocking the wild atlantic way perhaps.

beakerjoe · 15-09-2020 5:17pm

In a daunting 2nd place, racking up 18 points is.....

Duckwrth vs Kyle Dion - World on Wheels, submitted by

ShaneU

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

Straight way after the first 5 second I’m loving it, so upbeat, so funky….dare I say fresh. Remind me of some of early N.E.R.D. tracks. It’s got me nodding in approval as we head past the first chorus. It wouldn't go amiss in a Trolls movie, which is a compliment I assure you. To put it another way, Justin Timberlakes "Can't stop the feeling" wishes it was this good.

Very happy with this and you don’t get enough on the first listen. This track is so good, it makes you..... no, compels you to revisit it in order to get the good feels. Very impressed with this.

Beakerjoe vs The Walrus - THE REVEAL!

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