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Homer J. Fong IS The Walrus - Grand Reveal!

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    Now I hope it goes without saying that I love all of you! :p But for tonight the lion's share of my love goes to Marflutter, who gets a richly deserved 17 points for Spiritualized - I Think I'm In Love



    Pre-listening notes:
    I have heard of Spiritualized, although I hear Spiritualized is/are very good indeed. I have never listened to them before though because I’m a lazy bollocks. Let’s see if this lives up to the hype.

    Listening notes:
    Very nice woozy intro. Heh, we’ve already got references to “wired”, “dope” and “DMT” – I suspect this is a song that has made many people like, hear colours and see time, man! I’m now 3 minutes in, 5 more to go, and so far so good. Harmonica is a nice touch, not the instrument I would have expected to hear on a song like this. Really like this call and response section; “I think…”, “probably just…” yeah really really like this. And just when you think “ok maybe it’s starting to drag a bit”, they bring out the brass. Awesome tune, love this!

    Verdict:
    I started listening to the songs for each category in a random order and I’m only on song #2 out of 17 in this category, but already I’m thinking that this probably wins. Seriously brilliant choice here, well done!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,554 ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    Good show Homer, good show!

    Well done Mr/Mrs anonymous poster


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,381 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    Ah, love me a bit of Spiritualized :)

    Darkness bottom? Wow!
    I have a soft spot for that Bieber song too, lot because of the line "my mum don't like you and she likes everyone" :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,696 ✭✭✭Pretzill


    Well done Marflutter for fluttering to the top of the love round.

    Some class tracks tonight another brilliant reveal Homer with lots of great points made.

    Looking forward to listen to the mix


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    Here is the Round 2 playlist with a couple of caveats; I couldn't find the duet of "Can't Help Falling In Love" so I have one with Andrea Bocelli singing it solo. Also I couldn't find the Florian Paetzold remix of "Ready For Your Love" so I put in the original (there were other remixes, including one quite drum'n'bassy sounding one, but none really sounded like the version submitted here so I think the original is the fairest compromise)

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1NQgbQVFjKuKxh4q3fyim2?si=rME6SHGgTtWCEWKzKvIu2Q

    AND here is the table after Round 2; where there's a tie, I put the person who got the highest score in any one round first, if they're the same then I look for who got the best second highest etc., and in cases where all is equal I just ranked them alphabetically.

    Rank # Alias Colours Score Love Score 90's Score 10's Score Joker Score Total Score
    1 Palka Stephenflame 14 12 26
    2 Countess Bathrobinson Bailecoffin 8 16 24
    3 Kingolas 17 5 22
    4 Marflutter 5 17 22
    5 Harmony Cullran 7 15 22
    6 Fanghoward 12 10 22
    7 Helraham Jamesorty 6 14 20
    8 Mediphira 9 11 20
    9 Hayesshine 16 3 19
    10 Jameslon Barspell 15 4 19
    11 Yollins Roseverse 10 9 19
    12 Spencerpop 11 6 17
    13 Rosparkle 13 1 14
    14 Yompson Hamoondancer 1 13 14
    15 Marshallazora Satanwest 3 8 11
    16 Aleshark 4 7 11
    17 Lolliclarke 2 2 4


    Thanks everyone for joining. I might move on to Round 3 on Friday evening. I've had a hectic week at work though so might be too exhausted; I still haven't listened to and scored the final two rounds, so there may be a bit of a delay between Round 3 and Round 4. :o


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭phatkev


    Nice reveal Homer, some great tunes on that list!
    I had initially had two different songs picked for both these rounds, but decided not to go with them as I was sure someone would pick them. I was a little disappointed to see neither of them feature


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,941 ✭✭✭osh


    what were they kev?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,503 ✭✭✭✭Also Starring LeVar Burton


    I really enjoyed the majority of the songs in this round, but the big question is have I or have I not included my own choice among these highlights... The big standouts of the round for me have to be...
    The luvly filling of tonight's Walrus sandwich is Yollins Roseverse, who gets 9 points and 9th place for Slade - Coz I Luv You


    I'll admit I'm not overly familiar with too much of Slade's repetoire, but really enjoyed this one a lot.
    Marshallazora Satanwest is tonight's 10th place finisher with 8 points for Shinedown - How Did You Love (Acoustic)


    Not my favourite Shinedown track, but still really enjoy it. Although personally, would've gone for the original rather than the acoustic.
    Fanghoward has cast a spell that grants them 8th place and 10 points for John Grant - Love is Magic


    John Grant is the GMF, 'nuff said.
    Mediphira is here to cause a racket and gets 7th place and 11 points for The Verve - Love Is Noise


    This is by far my favourite song from The Verve, and everything about it just really suits Richard Ashcroft's voice.
    Hayesshine is tonight's 15th place finisher, with 3 points for Rag'n'Bone Man - Love You Any Less


    Rag'n'Bone Man has a great voice, and this is a beautiful song. Can't believe you ranked it so low Homer!
    And now for something completely different! Harmony Cullran is tonight's bronze medallist, winning 15 points for Flipper's Guitar - Young, Alive, in Love


    What the f**k just happened? At first I thought it was a joke having this in 3rd place, but by song's end I was actually shocked it hadn't gotten 1st!
    Now I hope it goes without saying that I love all of you! :p But for tonight the lion's share of my love goes to Marflutter, who gets a richly deserved 17 points for Spiritualized - I Think I'm In Love


    On first listen, probably wouldn't have been my first choice, but played it a couple more times and it definitely is growing on me more and more.


    Another great reveal Homer. Kudos. May not be around for the live reveal of the next round as I'm away to the continent for the weekend, but will catch up upon my return with some thoughts, I'm sure... ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭phatkev


    osh wrote: »
    what were they kev?

    I would have put the house on this paint it black being picked:o







  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,941 ✭✭✭osh


    Yeah thought paint it black and purple rain would make it in first round. I thought them too well known myself, prefer to go for something a bit different.

    Not sure I know the bon iver song. Will have to have a listen


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,941 ✭✭✭osh


    I should have maybe just gone for nick drake pink moon first round given homer liked him in previous walruses :)

    Edit: in case you haven't heard it yet homer. probably his most famous song though



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    Rag'n'Bone Man has a great voice, and this is a beautiful song. Can't believe you ranked it so low Homer!



    What the f**k just happened? At first I thought it was a joke having this in 3rd place, but by song's end I was actually shocked it hadn't gotten 1st!
    [/B]

    I had the same initial reaction to Flipper's Guitar but the more I listen to it the more I love it! That definitely rivals Spiritualized and LUH from Round 1 as the "find" of the competition for me thus far.

    With regards to Rag'n'Bone Man, ranking it third last does seem harsh but that's more of a reflection of the high standard of the round than anything else. In a weaker round it might have got a more middling score, and if the chorus held up to the standard set by the verses then it certainly would have placed higher (I did read Trigger's note about the subject matter and why it might be that the chorus is "lacking", but you don't need a happy sing-along chorus to still make an impact and sadly this song just didn't strike the right note with me, felt like something was missing).
    phatkev wrote: »
    I would have put the house on this paint it black being picked:o

    Pain It Black would certainly have done well but I'm not crazy about Bon Iver, just another case of someone's voice not being to my taste. So maybe it was best you left that one out! :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,696 ✭✭✭Pretzill


    I had Paint it Black link copied for inclusion but then another colour caught my eye :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,421 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    Very happy that you enjoyed both my submissions


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    I cant remember my submissions so its fun seeing what i picked too. I think you've been more than fair with many of the tracks I know, especially my own tracks.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    I hope everyone isn't too distracted by Kolido's '90's comp to dedicate a little of their time to my very own '90's Reveal here!

    3. "You're from the 70's but I'm a 90's bitch"

    I was born in December 1989, and so technically missed out on being a 90's kid by three weeks. :( But hearing a 90's song that I haven't heard for years can bring back memories of watching Top 30 Hits and (on the rare Sunday morning when I didn't have to go to mass) 2TV, and give a nice nostalgia feeling. Here you need to give me one of your favourite tunes from the 90's. It was the time of grunge, shoegaze, trip-hop, Britpop, girl power, rave and many many other music eras, so you won't be short of options!

    So let's see what ye all brought to the table for this one....

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    The scoring for this competition works out a little strangely sometimes; the song that I would regard as the most divisive and "out there" submission for this round has ended up getting the "I have no strong feelings one way or the other" score! 9th place and 9 points go to Harmony Cullran for KMFDM - Stray Bullet




    Pre-listening notes:
    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Not a fúckin’ clue who or what this is! Oh it’s a German industrial band…fair enough. Gehen wir!

    Listening notes:
    Well from the very first notes I can tell this is gonna be a LOUD one, bit of a Sonic Youth-esque intro…then all of a sudden drums that sounds like someone banging on metal dustbins appear…and now techno beats? Oh wow, this vocal is certainly a thing! It’s plodding along quite conventionally though for a song that has lyrics like “I am your apocalypse”…but wait! It changes again. The tempo escalates with the entry of the titular “stray bullet”…lordy this is jolting all over the place, it’s hard to keep up!! I get the feeling this is a song that works better in a live setting than on record; can easily imagine a crowd going absolutely mental to this with at least five percussionists and shítloads of pyro on stage.

    Verdict:
    Well it’s certainly different, anyway! Definitely not what I’d consider a “safe” choice, so kudos to our submitter for rolling the dice and taking a chance here. Variety is the spice of life and I can imagine music like this having a place in my life but it would have to be a very particular time, place and mood to make me put this on again.


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    We're keeping things LOUD for 10th place and 8 points, which go to Marshallazora Satanwest for Metallica & the San Francisco Orchestra - No Leaf Clover (Live)



    Pre-listening notes:
    Metallica wouldn’t generally be my thing but a live performance featuring an orchestra has me intrigued.

    Listening notes:
    Suitably bombastic intro, I like the orchestra anyway! Some lovely woodwind around the forty-second mark…is that an oboe? Ah the guitars kick in at the minute mark, think I preferred when it was mainly the orchestra to be honest. Gruff vocals in the verses, as to be expected…oh interesting vocal effect on the chorus. I actually like Hetfield more when he sings softer and lower, the whole gruff belty thing is a bit tiresome. I really like the line in the chorus: “Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, Is just a freight train coming your way” that’s clever. On to the main instrumental now, its as booming and powerful as you’d expect. The orchestra definitely adds a powerful extra layer to this, it’s much more effective than it would have been with the band on its own.

    Verdict:
    I doubt I’ll ever be a Metallica fan, though I certainly respect their talent and the influence they’ve had on other musicians. Had this been a standard Metallica album track, with just the band performing in the studio, it probably wouldn’t have scored particularly well. The live orchestra definitely enhances the quality of the overall package.


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    We're taking the volume down just a notch now, as we revisit a band we met in Round 2; Palka Stephenflame gets 8th place and 10 points for Pulp - Do You Remember The First Time?




    Pre-listening notes:
    Ah Pulp, haven’t listened to them since Round 2! As I mentioned in that previous round, I really only know their two big hits well; I do vaguely recall hearing this one before but certainly don’t know well.

    Listening notes:
    Nice shimmery intro, jingles along quite nicely ….hmm Cocker’s voice doing the weird thing on the word ‘strange’, “stray-eeay-ange” is a bit grating, I just can’t get on board with his voice too much. Chorus is decent, quite bittersweet (though more bitter than sweet!) It’s definitely more accessible than F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E. was anyway. Holds up together quite well overall, some rather nice instrumental flourishes.

    Verdict:
    It’s no Disco 2000 but I do like this one more than the Pulp song in the previous round, both musically and lyrically. Jarvis’s voice is quite distinctive but it’s not a particularly pleasant voice to listen to if I’m honest, as such I reckon I could only really handle Pulp in small doses even if I quite like the tunes musically.  


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    And after a comparitively brief respite for our ears, the dials get turned right back up to 11 again! For the second round in a row, Aleshark gets an 11th place finish and 7 points for Nine Inch Nails - Head Like a Hole

    Note this isn't the official video, which is about 30 seconds shorter and has the intro cut out; I initially listened to the lyric video (for the lyrics!) and it makes sense to include it here, given I specifically mention the intro below!



    Pre-listening notes:
    This is not Closer, nor is it Hurt. Thus it’s not one I know. I imagine NIN is a band I probably would quite like, I just haven’t ever really gotten around to them.

    Listening notes:
    Nice percussive intro, building anticipation quite nicely….groovy bass kicks in, like the bridge: “No you can’t take it, no you can’t take it, no you can’t take that away from me” sounds really good up to this point. Lost me a bit of the chorus though, it sounds more like it comes from a "stadium rock" song and is missing the murkier, menacing industrial sound of the rest of the song.

    Verdict:
    Not bad at all, but I’m afraid Closer would have scored higher than this one. There seems to be at least one song in every round that has me nodding along during the verses only to lose me at the chorus; this is what happened here, though it's still a pretty decent tune overall.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭phatkev


    So long since I've heard this song, need to sit down and have a bit of a NiN binge sometime soon
    Having this and "terrible lie" as the opening tracks to their debut album was some going!


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    Bit of a change in genre now. The first two rounds were rough on Lolliclarke but they refuse to go down without a fight, as they stake their claim on 7th place and 11 points for Blackstreet - No Diggity



    Pre-listening notes:
    Doo doo, doo doo, mmm hmmm
    Doo doo, doo doo, mmm hmmm
    Doo doo, doo doo, mmm hmmm
    Doo doo….NUH-NUH NUH-NUH NUH-NUH NUH

    Listening notes:
    Such a recognisable tune, yet I couldn’t tell you another one by them….wonder why they didn’t have more commercial success? Fun fact actually; three former members of Blackstreet randomly ended up as backing vocalists for the 2015 Macedonian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest…it did not go well. Anyway, back to the song; smooth groove, some very nice voices actually; guy singing the second verse has a really nice voice. Lyrics are very relatable, of course: “Giving 'em eargasms with my mellow accent” sure don’t I always have to deal with that exact problem! I may lack the medical credentials that the good Doctor has but otherwise myself and Dre are peas in a pod!

    Verdict:
    Wouldn’t say it’s my type of thing normally (to be fair, extremely white boy from rural county Cork was probably not the target audience!) but it’s fairly difficult to dislike this one. It’s so catchy and hummable, and definitely evokes the spirit of the nineties, and it’s got 205 million plus hits on Youtube for a reason! Not a song I’d choose for a playlist normally but on a night out I imagine I’d be thrilled to hear this come on. Nice submission. Worst thing about this is the ventriloquist dummy in the video - fúcking hate those yokes. :(


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    Back to RAWK now! Hayesshine gets 12th place and 6 points for Aerosmith - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing



    Pre-listening notes:
    Our second Aerosmith track of the competition. I’m on much more familiar territory with this one than I was with Love in an Elevator. I haven’t seen Armageddon (I hear it’s terrible!) but this song was MASSIVE and unavoidable at the time.

    Listening notes:
    Nice bit of cello on the intro, the cello always sounds both beautiful and depressing doesn’t it? We then get to the piano and vocals, both perfectly nice. This song does have a nice melody, it is a bit overblown and melodramatic but it’s still got a quality of “prettiness” to it, which is unusual from such a macho, swaggering rock band like Aerosmith. One line of this song that always bothered me a bit is “then I kiss you eyes” – whhhyyy? Kiss lips fine, cheek, forehead, maybe even neck if you’re looking to go a bit further down….but kissing eyes is just weird. Steve Tyler really goes to town on the “yeah, yeah. YEAAAAAAHHHH” bit to make for a suitably booming finish.

    Verdict:
    This is the kind of song that I’d roll my eyes at if it started playing but be humming along by the time it’s finished. It’s not a bad tune at all but I think the sense of over-familiarity kills my enthusiasm for hearing it.


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    Still very much rocking in the free world as we turn out attention to 6th place and 12 points - tonight they go to Fanghoward for Queen - The Show Must Go On



    Pre-listening notes:
    I have very mixed feelings when it comes to Queen. Some of their stuff is properly magnificent, other songs I could take or leave, and some songs are painfully overplayed and overrated (*cough* Bohemian Rhapsody *cough* ) Freddie’s voice was obviously superb and he was arguably unbeatable as a showman but I often find the music quite overblown and pompous.

    Listening notes:
    So my understanding is that this was one of the last songs Queen recorded before Freddie’s death, and the lyrics are basically his way of acknowledging that he knew he didn’t have much time left. Nice synthy intro, similarities to INXS’s Never Tear Us Apart. The standard doesn't slip during the song, powerful fist-punching chorus. Nice statement of defiance.

    Verdict:
    I doubt I’ll ever call myself a fan of Queen, because there are too many of their songs that rub me up the wrong way. Thankfully this is not one of them. This is up there with Who Wants to Live Forever as one of their best songs imo. The poignancy of the lyrics, knowing what we know now about Freddie's imminent death, make it even more powerful.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,882 ✭✭✭tusk


    Still very much rocking in the free world as we turn out attention to 6th place and 12 points - tonight they go to Fanghoward for Queen - The Show Must Go On



    Pre-listening notes:
    I have very mixed feelings when it comes to Queen. Some of their stuff is properly magnificent, other songs I could take or leave, and some songs are painfully overplayed and overrated (*cough* Bohemian Rhapsody *cough* ) Freddie’s voice was obviously superb and he was arguably unbeatable as a showman but I often find the music quite overblown and pompous.

    Listening notes:
    So my understanding is that this was one of the last songs Queen recorded before Freddie’s death, and the lyrics are basically his way of acknowledging that he knew he didn’t have much time left. Nice synthy intro, similarities to INXS’s Never Tear Us Apart. The standard doesn't slip during the song, powerful fist-punching chorus. Nice statement of defiance.

    Verdict:
    I doubt I’ll ever call myself a fan of Queen, because there are too many of their songs that rub me up the wrong way. Thankfully this is not one of them. This is up there with Who Wants to Live Forever as one of their best songs imo. The poignancy of the lyrics, knowing what we know now about Freddie's imminent death, make it even more powerful.

    Belter


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    Yollins Roseverse is up next. So we all know who's coming! :pac:
    13th place and 5 points for Slade - Radio Wall of Sound



    Pre-listening notes:
    NIBBLE NOBBY'S NUTS!!!

    Listening notes:
    Is this definitely nineties yeah? *turns to Google*….ok, it checks out. Still has that “classic” Slade sound from earlier days (heh, listen to me talking as if I’m a Slade connoisseur! Which at this stage I guess I kind of am tbh :pac: ) Anyway this is….well, it’s Slade. Noddy Holder’s got a good voice in fairness, and it almost has a comforting familiarity at this stage, given the extent that I’ve now listened to it! :D I like the “Telegram Sam” reference, nice of them to pay tribute to Marc Bolan and T-Rex….am I crazy or does the chorus sound a bit like Jesus Christ Superstar?

    Verdict:
    Ah sure it’s grand. If you like your 90’s music to sound like the 70’s then this is the song for you. Not sure I’ll revisit it much but won’t object if it too strongly if I hear it somewhere.


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    We're into the top five now. Kicking us off is Kingolas, who gets 13 points for Marion - Fallen Through



    Pre-listening notes:
    Back in Britpop territory here, it would seem. I have vaguely heard of them but couldn’t tell you any of their songs.

    Listening notes:
    Ooh this has a tasty riff! Vocals are pretty good, usually Britpop vocalists don’t do much for me but he’s got a bit of power to his voice. Actually can hear a lshades of Matt Bellamy in that chorus, although a bit rougher (and better). Yeah this is quite cool.

    Verdict:
    Pretty good! I like this. Has a heavier sound than I was expecting, definitely more bite than your average Oasis or Blur track. Would put this on a playlist and investigate more by these guys.


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    14th place and 4 points go to Mediphira for The Sons - Too Much of a Good Thing



    Pre-listening notes:
    This is an unknown quantity…Dumb and Dumber soundtrack, eh? I have a feeling I saw that movie years and years ago, when I was too young to really remember it. Adult me has no desire to ever watch it tbh.

    Listening notes:
    Both the intro and the voice sound oddly familiar, although I don’t think I know this song at all. He has a twang in his voice that reminds me more of seventies style country rock more so than nineties, for some reason. This is all perfectly fine but it’s not really exciting me.

    Verdict:
    It’s ok. That’s as much as I have to say about it really. Perhaps it evokes something special for the submitter but I’m afraid I’m rather indifferent to it. It’s listenable but it’s not lighting up my world. After a couple of listens I still struggled to remember this. Sorry. :(


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    Our 4th place finisher with 14 sugar-coated points is Countess Bathrobinson Bailecoffin with Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever



    Pre-listening notes:
    Oh wow, talk about nostalgia! It doesn’t get much more nostalgiac than this. I definitely remember this song in the charts when I was a kid, but struggle to remember a time before this song existed. This is very much a song I grew up with, and although I’ve never sought it out to add to a playlist or played it of my own accord I still smile if I hear it on the radio or in a shop. This was one of the songs I thought of after Kolido’s “One Hit Wonder” competition that nobody nominated, somebody probably should have!

    Listening notes:
    Very sweet, girl-like vocals here, actually a bit like Cyndi Lauper isn’t she? Rumbling bass chugs along with some light flourishes of piano combining nicely. Something very calming about this song, I wonder why she didn’t manage another big hit? My inner bitter, single self wants to hate this but I can’t – some of these lines are properly lovely.

    “You've got the most unbelievable blue eyes I've ever seen
    You've got me almost melting away
    As we lay there under blue sky with pure white stars
    Exotic sweetness a magical time”
    – I mean, is this not fúcking beautiful?

    Romantic without being too saccharine. It certainly won’t make my anti-Valentines day playlist but I’ll happily listen on most other days of the year.

    Verdict:
    Unmistakeably nineties but with clear eighties influences, this song has “guilty pleasure” written all over it but in reality there’s no guilt, just pleasure. You could possibly write it off as inconsequential fluff but really this is a very sweet, airy, romantic song with some lovely coo’ed vocals and a sense of warm fuzziness throughout. Lovely submission.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,421 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    So hard to join in on the reveals without revealing which songs I nommed and where I am being positioned lol
    It's a great dynamic though too because nobody except the people who know their songs know where they stand

    And tusk of course lol


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    So here are our top three and bottom three for the nineties round; below is where they stood in the table after the first two rounds.

    Will Marflutter make it two wins in a row?
    Will it be a second wooden spoon for either Rosparkle or Yompson Hamoondancer?
    And will Spencerpop gives us some easy-listening for a change?
    Stay tuned to find out.....

    Rank (after Round 2) Alias Colours Score Love Score 90's Score
    4 Marflutter 5 17 ?
    7 Helraham Jamesorty 6 14 ?
    10 Jameslon Barspell 15 4 ?
    12 Spencerpop 11 6 ?
    14 Rosparkle 13 1 ?
    15 Yompson Hamoondancer 1 13 ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,421 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    No diggity such a tune!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,421 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    I'm really looking forward to one of the entries..I hope it's a banger!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,480 ✭✭✭✭Tauriel


    Rikand wrote: »
    No diggity such a tune!

    I normally don't like hip hop but I have to admit it's a catchy tune.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,480 ✭✭✭✭Tauriel


    Based on your scoring you are going to hate my song for number 4 and you may either love or hate number 5. I'm actually really interested to see your thoughts on number 5.


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    Tonight's 15th place finisher, scoring 3 points, is Spencerpop with Sash! - La Primavera



    Pre-listening notes:
    Off the top of my head I know two songs by Sash! – Encore Une Fois and Ecuador. I’m going to take a wild guess that this one operates in a similar musical space.

    Listening notes:
    So we have some sultry Italian one purring at us….oh this tune sounds familiar actually. I probably did hear this years ago, it just faded from my memory. Definitely has a “Top 30 Hits” vibe to it. Brass kicks in around the two minute mark, helps lift it a bit. When in doubt, add some brass! Overall though this is kinda....meh. Only three and a half minutes but feels longer somehow.

    Verdict:
    It’s not an earth-shatteringly brilliant piece of music or anything but it is VERY 1990’s. Just like Ronseal, it does exactly what it says on the tin! But I’m honestly not in a rush to listen again. Encore Une Fois would possibly have fared a bit better in the scores.


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    Taking a Monster 3rd place in this Reveal is someone who's definitely on the way Up! Yompson Hamoondancer wins a Document-ed 15 points for REM - At My Most Beautiful



    Incidentally I don't know if our submitter, or anyone else, considered other REM songs for this round but there is one particular REM song (from the '90's) that is among my favourite songs of all time and would almost certainly have won this round. Have a guess, and then see if you're right. :cool:

    Pre-listening notes:
    I do like REM, or most of what I know by them anyway. They’re kind of a “greatest hits” band for me, in that I know and like most of (though not all) their hits without ever having investigated their (vast) back catalogue properly. Having said that, this isn’t one that comes to mind straight away so looking forward to seeing how this goes.

    Listening notes:
    Ah yes, I do know this one actually, it's buried in the back of my mind somewhere. It’s not one of their best known ones (for me, anyway) but it’s definitely in my brain somewhere. Nice gentle piano intro, really like the drums when they kick in, sets up the song nicely. Michael Stipe has such a distinctive voice, it runs the full gamut between grating and sublime depending on the song, thankfully closer to the latter here. “I found a way to make you smile, I read bad poetry into your machine” – that’s a beautiful line, really sweet. Hmm the only negative here is the “doo doo doo” bits in the background, they’re a bit unnecessary and slightly irritating but this is only a small component……oof, “I count your eyelashes secretly” – that line crosses the thin line from romantic to creepy! This song actually passes by pretty quickly, feels shorter than its three and a half minutes.

    Verdict:
    I wouldn’t say this is my favourite REM song but it’s still a very good one. The melody is quite lovely, there are some really sweet lines and Michael Stipe sings rather angelically here. This is a very good submission. Well done.


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    The good news for Rosparkle is that they avoid a second successive wooden spoon. The bad news is they still have to settle for 16th place and 2 points for Puff Daddy feat. Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You



    Pre-listening notes:
    This was one of the biggest Number Ones of my youth. I remember this being in the charts for quite a while. This was before I knew of the Police song that it heavily samples….in all honesty, I don’t particularly like “I’ll Be Watching You” and that feeds into my assessment of this song. But I owe it a listen with fresh ears, so here goes.

    Listening notes:
    That (now) unmistakable riff kicks off, and just as in the Police song it doesn’t do a whole lot for me. Puffy beings his rapping….while I’m far from a connoisseur of rap music, his lyrical flow isn’t exactly awe-inspiring; I’d like to think I can at least recognise good rappers from poor ones, and Mr Diddy just sounds like he’s reeling off a script rather than putting in any real emotion to it. Faith Evans sings her chorus perfectly fine but she’s not really given much of a chance to shine throughout the song which, given that she was Notorious BIG's widow, seems almost kinda disrespectful, like she's been pushed into the background. The subject matter of the song obviously should give it some emotional heft, but it doesn’t really come across in the recording too well; even in the video Puffy is doing his posturing and coming across more like someone trying to sell his image rather than grieve for his departed friend.

    Verdict:
    It’s difficult to judge this one, given the subject matter. Was it actually a heartfelt tribute from a grieving friend, or a cynical cash-in from an astute business man? Having said that, I realise this song may mean a lot to someone who has lost a loved one so I’m reluctant to be too critical about it (I hope this is not the case with our submitter; if it is then I am sorry). But at the end of the day this just isn't a song that I'd listen to out of choice.


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    Marflutter just misses out on a second successive win but still scores a healthy 16 points and 2nd place for DJ Shadow - Midnight In a Perfect World



    Pre-listening notes:
    I've got nothing on this one. I’m sure I have heard of DJ Shadow but couldn’t tell you anything about him/her/them/it.

    Listening notes:
    An odd seven second intro with some warped rapping, and then a keys intro “Think about it, and understand this” – I will and I probably won’t. Seems we’re in trip-hop territory again, that’s no bad thing at all. Definitely getting some Blue Lines-era Massive Attack vibes from this. Very soulful female vocal, no idea what she’s singing but it all sounds good. Lovely cello at 2:15, can’t go too far wrong with cello can you? I’m liking this very much so far, the vocal samples can be a little jarring but maybe that’s the intention, to contrast with the really smooth and lovely instrumentals? This is quite a complex piece, gonna take quite a few listens to get every nuance of this.

    Verdict:
    I thought one song had this sewn up but this is making a strong first impression on me. Musically it’s a gorgeous piece that you can really sink into, and the female vocal samples are very soulful and soothing. The hip hop vocal samples are where I’m struggling a little. The guy who sounds like he’s going “like a fish” over and over again, plus the n-n-n-n-n-noww bits – I could live without them. But overall there’s far more here I like than dislike. Very glad to have been introduced to this.


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    Oh-oo-oh, Jameslon Barspell may think this is special, oh-oo-oh might think it's something else. Sadly, I can't quite agree. 17th place and a solitary point for Shania Twain - That Don't Impress Me Much

    I haven't included the official video here, because the audio sounds weird on it; the instrumentation is twangier and less dancey, it's definitely not what I remember growing up anyway! So below is a lyric video with what I regard as the more "classic" version



    Pre-listening notes:
    Tempting fate a little with this song title, aren’t we? :pac: Now this does take me back, I remember this being top of the charts. I can even recall the video with her in the leopard print coat out in the desert. When it comes to nineties music, Shania Twain is not among the artists I’m keen to revisit. I actually do think “You’re Still the One” is a very nice song, and holds up as a genuinely good love song. But this one never did a whole lot for me. Has anything changed?

    Listening notes:
    I can imagine a group of rowdy women on a hen night going nuts to this but otherwise the mass appeal this song had is a bit lost on me. Vocals are fine but nothing spectacular (You’re Still the One proves that she can sing but here it’s mostly just talking in a vaguely sing-songy way). Melody is pretty straightforward, there aren’t any great instrumental flourishes that jump out at me. Lyrics are cheeky and vaguely amusing but perhaps not as clever as they think they are. I get a sense of smugness from this song, like she’s really the one who thinks she’s special and something else.

    Verdict:
    Well look, the nostalgia factor is probably the biggest asset this song has. It reminds me of my childhood but even back then it felt like a bit of a novelty tune rather than a proper good song. Shania Twain was ridiculously successful, her albums are among the biggest-selling of all time. But what do I have to say to her? "Ok, so you’re a multi-millionaire and sold a shítload of records; That don’t impress me much!"


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    And now for tonight's winner.
    Unlike the previous two rounds, this was a song I already knew. But despite some very stiff competition from a previous unknown in the form of DJ Shadow it still came out on top.

    Congratulations to Helraham Jamesorty, who's certainly no Dummy as they collect 17 points for Portishead - Glory Box



    Pre-listening notes:
    Oh yes, we’re on very safe ground here. I love a good dose of trip-hop and Portishead are one of the best in the business for this music. I must say I’ve probably listened to Third more often than Dummy but I do know this song quite well and look forward to spinning it again.

    Listening notes:
    Beautiful eerie intro, setting up like a Bond theme (one of the good ones, not a shít one like Sam Smith)….Beth’s vocals in the first verse have always sounded a little odd, I get that she’s putting on some femme-fatale persona here but some of the phrasing is just a little strange, thankfully when we reach the lovely "give me a reason…" bridge we hear her natural voice burst forth in all its beauty. There’s something both unsettling and yet oddly sensual about this song, like it’s meant to be both sexy and sinister. I particularly love the "forever and EVER" at the three minute mark, that's an awesome moment. Yeah, it's gonna take a lot to beat this one. Excellent choice.

    Verdict:
    The only negative thing I can say about Glory Box is that it’s not my absolute favourite song on Dummy – Sour Times or Wandering Star would have been received even more enthusiastically by me. But this is still an awesome shout and one I’m very happy to see. Of the ones on the list that I was already familiar with, this was the one that instantly jumped out and unless a previously unknown tune blows my mind then this is going to the top of the pile.  


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,882 ✭✭✭tusk


    Good game homester!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭phatkev


    Looking forward to the playlist for this one, there was some great songs submitted.
    It was probably the toughest round for me as I found it really difficult to stick with one track, the 90's is easily my favourite decade of music!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,696 ✭✭✭Pretzill


    A good mix to listen to tonight - well done to the top 3! Thanks Homer for another well thought out commentary - I was thinking about the Queen entry (thanks whomever chose it) and Homer's initial blurb on that category being they were a 90's child.

    I remember a very early musical memory sitting on the front step and hearing Bohemian Rhapsody playing on the radio - it was my first outward feeling of emotion - I immediately felt sorry and fearful for this guy who killed a man. It was the summer of 1976 - really warm too. I was 8 - it's funny how music from such early years can stick with you.

    I'm not from the 70's (Jaysus 60's) but it's good to see a 90's bitch still listening to the likes of Queen. The music generations are short. Enjoyed tonight's category.


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    Here's tonight's playlist; unfortunately Slade's Radio Wall of Sound isn't on Spotify so instead I've included a cover version by The Chalets (it was either this or a cover by Mick White; had a quick listen to both and the Chalets sounded marginally better)

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1IsgHUPEitEFHZxh8HvJxw

    And here's the table after Round 3: Marflutter and The Countess are neck-and-neck at the top, while Lolliclarke makes up some substantial ground at the bottom and is closing in on Rosparkle. With two rounds left it's still anybody's game though!


    Rank # Alias Colours Score Love Score 90's Score 10's Score Joker Score Total Score
    1 Marflutter 5 17 16 38
    2 Countess Bathrobinson Bailecoffin 8 16 14 38
    3 Helraham Jamesorty 6 14 17 37
    4 Palka Stephenflame 14 12 10 36
    5 Kingolas 17 5 13 35
    6 Fanghoward 12 10 12 34
    7 Harmony Cullran 7 15 9 31
    8 Yompson Hamoondancer 1 13 15 29
    9 Hayesshine 16 3 6 25
    10 Mediphira 9 11 4 24
    11 Yollins Roseverse 10 9 5 24
    12 Jameslon Barspell 15 4 1 20
    13 Spencerpop 11 6 3 20
    14 Marshallazora Satanwest 3 8 8 19
    15 Aleshark 4 7 7 18
    16 Rosparkle 13 1 2 16
    17 Lolliclarke 2 2 11 15

    Thanks everyone who tuned in tonight, I'll hopefully get the 2010's round scored over the weekend and then see if I can fit in the Jokers too, if not it might be next weekend before the final round is revealed.

    Until next time! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,432 ✭✭✭✭Green&Red


    Sorry I missed the reveal Homer, good round. Very close at the top!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,421 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    I worry for spencerpops next submission


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,381 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    Ah, missed this

    Looking forward to catching up

    Can't argue with a DJ Shadow/Portishead 1-2.

    There used to be a band called Introducing who performed Endroducing live, no samples etc. They were awesome, I wonder if they're still going... it was a long time ago!

    Portishead at Glastonbury a few years back is my favourite ever gig. The Other Stage was packed but while they played you could have heard a pin drop in the mud, the crowd was reverential. It felt almost religious, it was incredible :)

    The anon thing is a bit odd, I it want to comment and argue about my choices but don't want to give it away :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,941 ✭✭✭osh


    Checked out some vids of that band there. They’re pretty good alright. Did you see them live?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,381 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    osh wrote: »
    Checked out some vids of that band there. They’re pretty good alright. Did you see them live?

    Introducing...?
    Yeah, they were brilliant. Endtroducing was the first album ever made from samples alone (I think!) so they took it on to play it with none, and they were basically flawless. It did mean in some ways it was witnessing an amazing technical accomplishment rather than it being a great gig, but it was brilliant to see nonetheless

    Incidentally, I didn't nominate DJ Shadow :p


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