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Beakerjoe vs The Walrus - THE REVEAL!

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  • #362
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,628 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    In at a health 7th position, with 13 points is....

    David Bowie - Queen Bitch, submitted by
    the purple tin
    I don't think he means bitch in the animal context :pac:


  • #363
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    In at 15th spot, collecting 5 points is,

    Ellie Goulding - Horses and Guns. submitted by
    Also Starring Le Var Burton


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



    Not a big fan of Ellie, not because i dislike her voice but I always find I just don’t think the songs I've heard truly work with her voice. This is a decent track, very easy to listen to and I can appreciate it. However, it didn't blow me away either.

    Nothing to hate, yet nothing to wow me either.


  • #364
    osh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,941 ✭✭✭osh


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    Ive just worded it poorly,

    He is 8th, you are 12th. Sorry for the confusion.

    Ah now I see, tis my fault. I read it wrong :)


  • #365
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    5th place , and 15 points goes to......

    In this moment - Fly like an Eagle - submitted by
    Mustang Shelly


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



    Another Seal cover! (Ok seal covered it too, whatevers).

    A different take on the Steve Miller Band original and a welcome one. The sound reminds me of the Terminator Theme, and the vocals have a much more serious and menacing feel, which I quite enjoy. Could easily hear this song on the trailer to a big summer blockbuster (remember the cinema...sad face).

    It’s a song I was eager to revisit and a very satisfying cover. Good choice. Almost placed higher only for the 4 above were too good to ignore.


  • #366
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    osh wrote: »
    Ah now I see, tis my fault. I read it wrong :)

    No, my poor grasp of English writing skills did you no favors either.


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  • #367
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Electric Nitwit wrote: »
    I don't think he means bitch in the animal context :pac:

    giphy.gif

    No?


  • #368
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    16th spot and 4 points goes to......

    Shes a bitch, submitted by
    Reberetta.


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




    This is a very typical Missy E track, its fine lyrically and flows very easy, but the hook is too annoying for liking. Repeatedly hearing the hook does nothing for me, esp with repeated listens. It could've done with some change up. It's not bad per say, but it doesn't wow me like other Missy beats.


  • #369
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,628 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    16th spot and 4 points goes to......

    Shes a bitch, submitted by
    Reberetta.
    I don't think she means bitch in the animal context :pac:


  • #370
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    4th place, just outside of the top 3 is....... (picking up 16 points too)

    Blur - Beetlebum , submitted by
    Rikand


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



    A song I am very familiar with.

    Fun BJ fact, I hated this song when it was released years ago. The slow intro plodded along for a young BJ and I hated hearing it. But as time grew I always found myself singing it and this song became very catchy to me, ultimately winning me over.

    Here we are now, haven't listened to it in years and I do enjoy it more as my musical pallet evolved. I like the intro riff, slow and choppy in a good way and Albarns voice is one I really do enjoy. As it kicks in fully, its hard to dislike it now as I once did. Good choice.


  • #371
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Electric Nitwit wrote: »
    I don't think she means bitch in the animal context :pac:

    giphy.gif

    Still No?


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  • #372
    the purple tin
    Registered Users Posts: 10,943 ✭✭✭✭the purple tin


    Electric Nitwit wrote: »
    I don't think he means bitch in the animal context :pac:
    That's why I had a backup: Queen as in bee :p


  • #373
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    The sinister six of this round are....

    Necro
    JP Liz
    Fixxxer
    s!ippy
    ShaneU
    Gru

    EEEEEEEK!


  • #374
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    17th place and 3 points goes to.....

    Busted - Thunderbirds are go- submitted by
    Necro


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




    This song feels like a song that should be kicking off a Paw Patrol type show. Its obviously aimed at the younger market, so its appropriate for its target audience and its well suited to a kids movie, but as a stand alone track its not for me.


  • #375
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,988 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Not last... I'll take that :D


  • #376
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,628 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    the purple tin wrote: »
    That's why I had a backup: Queen as in bee :p
    Oh sure :p
    I mean I thought Eiffel 65, Blue. Blue as in whale :pac:


  • #377
    the purple tin
    Registered Users Posts: 10,943 ✭✭✭✭the purple tin


    Electric Nitwit wrote: »
    Oh sure :p
    I mean I thought Eiffel 65, Blue. Blue as in whale :pac:
    tenor.gif?itemid=13809730


  • #378
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    3rd Place and 17 points is.....

    Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird, submitted by
    ShaneU,


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



    Would you believe I never listened to this song before this game? Like ever.

    My friend, 20 years ago, was trying to get me to listen to this back in my 15 year old days and I dismissed it as “I never heard of them”. So as I grew old I heard of the band more but never checked them out, but I was always aware they had an iconic song.

    So I check it out…. Is it all its cracked up to be. Short answer :yes.

    Its a great intro and I now know where Otto from the Simpsons is singing from. It brings you on a lovely slow build then smashes into a high tiempo like chase, with visions of me on the run from the law in a pick up truck. A great track, Thank you Shane.


  • #379
    the purple tin
    Registered Users Posts: 10,943 ✭✭✭✭the purple tin


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    3rd Place and 17 points is.....

    Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird, submitted by
    ShaneU,


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


    Would you believe I never listened to this song before this game? Like ever.

    My friend, 20 years ago, was trying to get me to listen to this back in my 15 year old days and I dismissed it as “I never heard of them”. So as I grew old I heard of the band more but never checked them out, but I was always aware they had an iconic song.

    So I check it out…. Is it all its cracked up to be. Short answer :yes.

    Its a great intro and I now know where Otto from the Simpsons is singing from. It brings you on a lovely slow build then smashes into a high tiempo like chase, with visions of me on the run from the law in a pick up truck. A great track, Thank you Shane.


    :eek::eek::eek:


  • #380
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    the purple tin wrote: »
    :eek::eek::eek:

    I know, right. Shame on me.


  • #381
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    In at 18th position, collecting a small 2 point haul is.....

    The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight submitted by
    JP Liz V1


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



    Hard to enjoy this song after years of hearing it. It is a real novelty track at this stage. But while this song gets nowhere near my playlists, it does make me smile, mainly as it reminds me of Ace Ventura or “Oh Edna K” from The Simpsons. .

    Its fine for what it is, but won't place to high, but I certainly don't hate it. Had I never heard it before it might have fared better. Soz Liz.


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  • #382
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    2nd spot belongs to......oh, and with 18 points too,

    Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever, submitted by
    S!ippy


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



    This is a fun song. Nice drum intro and a lovely, easy to listen to melody. On repeated listens it's extremely hard to fault the song and its very catchy. How can I not enjoy a track with the line “Stop!, said the puppy, when I met him at the zebra crossing”. Really like this one.

    What helped it alot is that my in-laws are getting a new puppy and I cant wait. So this track made me smile every time I heard it. It stick sin my head and gives me the good feels each time.

    Did it sway my placing, probably. But I cant help that i just cant get enough of it and it makes me happy. A well timed entry.


  • #383
    JohnGreenFan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,789 ✭✭✭JohnGreenFan


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    In at 18th position, collecting a small 2 point haul is.....

    The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight submitted by
    JP Liz V1


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



    Hard to enjoy this song after years of hearing it. It is a real novelty track at this stage. But while this song gets nowhere near my playlists, it does make me smile, mainly as it reminds me of Ace Ventura or “Oh Edna K” from The Simpsons. .

    Its fine for what it is, but won't place to high, but I certainly don't hate it. Had I never heard it before it might have fared better. Soz Liz.

    Can't listen to this song without thinking of the Friends episode with Marcel!!


  • #384
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Last spot, and 1 tiny point goes to ...

    AronChupa & Little Sister Nora I'm An Albatraus - , submitted by
    Fixxer


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




    Man you went from number 1 to bottom of the pile and its well deserved. I'd give you zero point if I wasn't so sound.

    This track is annoyingly awful. Sorry Fixxxer. I either love you or I hate you. This track is the latter.

    Repeated listens just hammer home my disgust for this one, it's just not for me and it hurts my ears. Hang your head in shame.


  • #385
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,628 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    2nd spot belongs to......oh, and with 18 points too,

    Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever, submitted by
    S!ippy
    tenor.gif

    Love SFA :D


  • #386
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    1st spot and 19 mega points, .....goes to......

    The Wolf is Getting Married - Sinead O'Connor, submitted by
    Gru


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



    A wonderful example of how wonderful Sinead is as a vocalist. A lovely story, beautifully executed by her unique voice. Its mellow and enchanting. Good choice.

    A wonderful example of how wonderful Sinead is as a vocalist, her voice is just amazing. . Admittedly I've never delved deep into her work, but I have always enjoyed her distinctive voice when Ive come across her tracks.

    A lovely story, beautifully executed by her unique voice. Its mellow and enchanting and repeated listens just blow me away. Each verse is simplistic, esp the 2nd, yet it is so beautifully delivered that you keep wanting more. The chorus is catchy and Sineads voice is just a dream to listen to. The guitar riffs are not flash, but they don't need to be as Sinead carries this song without much help. An amazing choice and one deserving of top spot.

    Check this out and enjoy. I know I did.

    Thanks Gru.


  • #387
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,988 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Sinead O Connor...

    tenor.gif?itemid=7731496

    Apart from that, not bad at all beaker :P


  • #388
    Gru
    Registered Users Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭Gru


    giphy.gif

    Oh wow! Delighted you enjoyed that :D

    Thanks very much Beaker!!!


  • #389
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Necro wrote: »
    Sinead O Connor...

    tenor.gif?itemid=7731496

    Apart from that, not bad at all beaker :P

    Listen, what ever you think about her personally, the lady got pipes.


  • #390
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
    Registered Users Posts: 18,503 ✭✭✭✭Also Starring LeVar Burton


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    Last spot, and 1 tiny point goes to ...

    AronChupa & Little Sister Nora I'm An Albatraus - , submitted by
    Fixxer


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

    Would've easily given this 1st place in this category, but its clear yourself and myself aren't seeing eye to eye (or hearing ear to ear) these days beaker... :rolleyes:


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  • #391
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    So after 6 rounds, here are the standings......
    1. ShaneU 93.5 Points
    2. Phatkev 78 points
    3. s1ippy - 70 Points
    4. Mustang shelly - 70 Points
    5. Fixxxer - 65 Points
    6. Osh - 62 Points
    7. Electric Nitwit - 62 Points
    8. Kolido - 61.5 Points
    9. Argus - 60.5 points
    10. Gru - 60 Points
    11. the purple tin - 58 Points
    12. Rikand - 57 Points
    13. Sawduck - 56.5 Points
    14. Reberetta - 54 Points
    15. ASLVB - 52 points
    16. P Liz V1 - 44 Points
    17. JohnGreenFan - 44 Points
    18. Necro - 39 Points
    19. Iris Aris - 34 Points

    So how are we looking after the last round.....
    beakerjoe wrote: »

    1. ShaneU 76.5 Points
    2. Phatkev 66 points
    3. Fixxxer - 64 Points
    4. Mustang shelly - 55 Points
    5. Argus - 54.5 points
    6. Osh - 54 Points
    7. Kolido - 52.5 Points
    8. s1ippy - 52 Points
    9. Electric Nitwit - 52 Points
    10. Reberetta - 51 Points
    11. ASLVB - 47 points
    12. the purple tin - 45 Points
    13. Sawduck - 42.5 Points
    14. JP Liz V1 - 42 Points
    15. Rikand - 41 Points
    16. Gru - 41 Points
    17. Necro - 36 Points
    18. JohnGreenFan - 34 Points
    19. Iris Aris - 27 Points

    ShaneU pushes forward and is in a good place to grab the winners place. Though Phatkev, Mustang Shelly and S!ippy could make it interesting if ShaneU slips in the final two rounds.


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