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I am the Necrus - Walrus Reveal Thread

Necro

Welcome to my Walrus folks

The largest Walrus in Boards history is almost ready to kick off

A reminder of the categories first

1. I’m a Little Bit Country….

As a young lad I spent many the day travelling around the place, my uncles and aunts blaring country music in the car and as such have an affinity for it ever since. Hit me with the best country song you’ve ever heard.

2. And I’m A Little Bit Rock and Roll

Another of my favourite pastimes is to just put on some rocking choons and hammer out the chords badly on my well-worn air guitar. Give me your best shot and let’s see how it goes.

3. A Recording From the 21st century of a Song from the 20th

So in this one, I want a song originally recorded in the 20th century, but it needs to have been released (or re-released) by an artist in the 21st century. Hope that isn’t too confusing…

4. Songs Released Before My Time

For this round I want a song that was released before I was born. NO I’M NOT GIVING YOU MY BIRTHDAY! The magic number however is 1986, so any song released before that year is eligible. Anything released during 1986 or after, is not!

5. Songs With A Clever Title

I’m looking for songs with witty names here, not really any limits other than that.

6. Your favourite Indie Song

One for the alts: Can be obscure, super popular, etc. doesn't matter. Just make sure it is good

7. I’m Ridin Solo

Pretty much like me, shaking the shackles of co-judging with Stucifer (Just kidding, he was an amazing co-host). I want songs by any solo artist here, exactly what it says on the tin.

8. Pre-Covid Fun Times

In this category, simply hit me with a song that most reminds you of some fun times Pre Covid restrictions.

9. I said a Hip, a Hop, a Hip..

Hip Hop, Rap, Some smooth RnB. This is the category to let loose with some classics (or some I may never have heard before indeed).

10. The Power Ballad

And to finish us off…. I’m not talking crooners here, I want something that makes you clench your fists, drop down on your knees and just sing at the top of your voice. Hit me with the belters folks!

We had 22 entries for this, so thank you to all. Please say a big hello to our contenders...

Irish Aris
s1ippy
ShaneU
Deja Boo
the purple tin
RasTa
LeVar
Sawduck
Gru
Mustang Shelly
Clarabel
osh
Green&Red
JP Liz
Trigger
JohnGreenFan
Kolido
Rikand
Arghus
Reberetta
tusk
fixXxer

Country category kicks off at 6pm this evening

Let the hype begin

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Necro

In 7th Place with 16 points…

JP Liz V1

Kenny Rogers - The Gambler

Have I heard this song: Um…. YEAH :pac:

Ah lookit my old Walrus co-host Stu Redman used to go on about ‘cheat code’ songs for certain categories and The Gambler is absolutely that here. It’s probably one of the most well-known country songs EVER - this side of Garth Brooks stuff. It’s perfect for this category. I love it, though it has lost a few points as I’ve overplayed this song on my car radio throughout the years.

Necro

In 6th Place with 17 points….

Sawduck

The Highwaymen - Highwayman

Have I heard this song: YES!!

I toed and froed about where to put this song. It’s fantastic, but it’s another I’ve absolutely played to death on my trips around Ireland. Ultimately though it’s just too good to be any lower than this. Great choice.

Tauriel

Necro wrote: »

In 6th Place with 17 points….
Sawduck

The Highwaymen - Highwayman.

Love this song, great choice Sawduck, can't believe I forgot about this one.

Necro

In 5th place with 18 points…..

s1ippy

Brad Paisley - You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive

Have I heard this song before: No

This is a PERFECT example of how a lot of country music (proper country, not diddlee ay stuff) accentuates what an amazing instrument the human voice can be. It’s a stunning track and I’m a little sorry it doesn’t place a bit higher… but the ones above just resonated a little bit more. Very very close mind. Still –

s1ippy

becomes the first to enter a Necro top 5!!!

Trigger

Bottom 3 here we go!

ShaneU

Wow never knew about The Highwaymen, I have heard bits of that song before

Necro

In 4th place, and just missing out on top 3, with 19 points…

Rikand

Toby Keith : How do you like me now?

Have I heard this song before: No

Yeah this song and the ones above it are just another tier for me. Another powerful voice and the crescendo into the chorus is amazing. I’ve put it on my own regular play list now, it’s a great entry. Toby Keith is an artist I'm only starting to get into and I'll definitely be diving down that rabbit hole now.

Necro

And now we pause whilst we let our remaining 6 sweat it out :P And they are….

Trigger
Osh
Deja Boo
Also Starring LeVar Burton
fixXxer
ShaneU

Trigger

Necro wrote: »

And now we pause whilst we let our remaining 6 sweat it out :P And they are….
Trigger
Osh
Deja Boo
Also Starring LeVar Burton
fixXxer
ShaneU

In order of bottom to top obviously:pac:

Kolido

Country is probably my least favorite music genre so I could have nominated anything here but nostalgia led me to Reba, a favorite of me and my sister back in the day. I'll accept your synopsis this time

ShaneU

There's no way I'm bottom three, the song is too good!

fixXxer

Trigger wrote: »

In order of bottom to top obviously:pac:

Oh I'm coming dead last, but its a great song so

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Necro wrote: »

And now we pause whilst we let our remaining 6 sweat it out :P And they are….
Trigger
Osh
Deja Boo
Also Starring LeVar Burton
fixXxer
ShaneU

ShaneU

Necro remember when we said we'd rig each other's walruses so we'd both win....that's still happening right?......right?

Necro

In 20th place, with 3 points…

fixXxer

Kinky Friedman - Get your bisquits in the oven and your buns in to bed

Eesh. This is the type of country I would not be fond of. Gives proper country a bad name. It’s a bit sexist too isn’t it!! The diddlee aye is prominent here, along with the overspoken Southern accent… Nope Nope Nope. And wow, they even have a kazoo!!

fixXxer

It's Satire!!

Necro

fixXxer wrote: »

It's Satire!!

Surrrreeee

Necro

In 3rd Place – with 20 points…

ShaneU

Mary Chapin Carpenter - Down At The Twist & Shout

Have I heard of this song: Yes

This is what I mean about another tier. Yeah sure, it’s got a bit of diddlee ay, but it’s absolutely infectious. Absolutely perfect choice for this category, well done.

ShaneU

Necro

In 21st Place – with 2 points….

Osh

Neil Young - Unknown Legend

Have I heard this song: No

I feel sort of bad placing this song so low. But unfortunately it just does nothing for me. I didn’t hate it, but it didn’t really resonate with me across the five or six listens of this category, so it has to be here I’m sorry to say.

Necro

In 2nd Place – with 21 points…

LeVar

Blake Shelton - God's Country

Have I heard this song: Yes

Ah here

LeVar

is at it again :P He discovered the hidden cheat code of Blake Shelton in this round. I absolutely love his stuff. Religious overtures aside, this is a phenomenal track. It just makes you want to go out into the fields, grab a clod of earth and let it crumble in your clenched fists. God Tier choice

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Necro

In 22nd Place – with 1 point…

Trigger

No Frontiers - Mary Black

Unfortunately someone has to come last, it makes it worse given the story

Trigger

told me about the song after he submitted it

But it just doesn’t do anything at all for me. I’m loathe to be too critical of the song given the background which I’m sure he will share when he has time, but unfortunately it (the song) just didn’t resonate with me. Sorry

Trigs!

the purple tin

Kolido wrote: »

Country is probably my least favorite music genre so I could have nominated anything here but nostalgia led me to Reba, a favorite of me and my sister back in the day. I'll accept your synopsis this time

Excellent as Heather Gummer in Tremors too. She kicked ass :cool:

Necro

Meaning that

In 1st Place – Scooping 22 Points….

Deja Boo

Desperado – Clint Black

It sort of had to be didn’t it :pac: Look I know it’s a cover – but it’s every bit as good as the original Eagles track imo (he actually released it on an Eagles tribute album).

And yeah it’s against my earlier comments of slow songs etc – but when you have a song this powerful with a voice this incredible it doesn’t really matter. Context is key. So well done

Boo Boo

, you’ve earned yourself the first Necro Maximum Score!!

Necro

So that completes Round 1 of this Walrus.

I mean there's only 9 to go now

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4fdu10H3BsJ9k1kh5bzsSg

Songs Ranked in Table Form:

Country Song Name Score
1st Desperado - Clint Black 22
2nd Blake Shelton - God's Country 21
3rd Mary Chapin Carpenter - Down At The Twist & Shout 20
4th Toby Keith : How do you like me now? 19
5th Brad Paisley - You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive 18
6th The Highwaymen - Highwayman 17
7th Kenny Rogers - The Gambler 16
8th Scotty McCreery-Out Of Summertime 15
9th Shania Twain - No One Needs To Know 14
10th The Eagles - Twenty-One 13
11th Landslide - The (Dixie) Chicks 12
12th Guy Clark: Dublin Blues 11
13th Jon Pardi - Love you from here 10
14th Ruby, Don't take your love to town - Kenny Rodgers 9
15th The Dead South - In Hell I'll Be In Good Company 8
16th Revelator - Gillian Welch 7
17th Reba McEntire, feat Linda Davis - Does He Love You 6
18th GG Allin When I Die 5
19th Monster - Mumford & Sons 4
20th Kinky Friedman - Get your bisquits in the oven and your buns in to bed. 3
21st Neil Young - Unknown Legend 2
22nd No Frontiers - Mary Black 1

And the scores:

Player Name Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Round 10 Total
Irish Aris 15 15
s1ippy 18 18
ShaneU 20 20
Deja Boo 22 22
the purple tin 11 11
RasTa 8 8
LeVar 21 21
Sawduck 17 17
Gru 9 9
Mustang Shelly 14 14
Clarabel 4 4
osh 2 2
Green&Red 10 10
JP Liz 16 16
Trigger 1 1
JohnGreenFan 12 12
Kolido 6 6
Rikand 19 19
Arghus 7 7
Reberetta 5 5
tusk 13 13
fixXxer 3 3

Kolido

That it, I thought you were doing all 10 rounds tonight

Necro

I've them written up but I don't want to monopolise the prime time Forum Games Saturday night slot

Deja Boo

Necro wrote: »

Meaning that

In 1st Place – Scooping 22 Points….
Deja Boo

Desperado – Clint Black
It sort of had to be didn’t it :pac: Look I know it’s a cover – but it’s every bit as good as the original Eagles track imo (he actually released it on an Eagles tribute album).

And yeah it’s against my earlier comments of slow songs etc – but when you have a song this powerful with a voice this incredible it doesn’t really matter. Context is key. So well done
Boo Boo
, you’ve earned yourself the first Necro Maximum Score!!

after all the great songs submitted, I was sure to be in last place, so WOW!
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too bad the lead won't continue, cos... :rolleyes:

the other songs I forced upon Necros ears are of the biscuit variety

Necro

Lookit I'm free this evening and if there is appetite I have Round 2 ready to go?

Up to you folks though.