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« Reply #105 on: September 15, 2017, 01:30:32 PM »


Note: I changed a couple of the Rounds in my first post. I didn't like the restrictiveness of them. Results from Round 1 coming soon.
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« Reply #106 on: September 15, 2017, 04:12:17 PM »
So it looks like a bunch of pussies complained about the cookie monster round. Damn, I had a great song lined up!
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
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« Reply #107 on: September 15, 2017, 04:56:51 PM »
So it looks like a bunch of pussies complained about the cookie monster round. Damn, I had a great song lined up!

Well, I KNOW I had a great song lined up.  I think people who do send a song with growlie vocals should get an extra point!
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« Reply #108 on: September 15, 2017, 05:05:19 PM »
So it looks like a bunch of pussies complained about the cookie monster round. Damn, I had a great song lined up!

Well, I KNOW I had a great song lined up.  I think people who do send a song with growlie vocals should get an extra point!

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It'll bring a 5 up to a 6! :lol
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
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« Reply #109 on: September 15, 2017, 07:15:23 PM »
The only complaint about the Cookie Monster round was from my delicate inner soul. You are still welcome to send growlie songs, there just isn't a round dedicated to them now.
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« Reply #110 on: September 15, 2017, 07:18:51 PM »
Who called the wahmbulence? Was it Stadler??  ;D


NO way would I send them, especially knowing you don't like them. Me, I hate them! ;D Ruins great music.

But there was an album that came out last year, and other than Death, it was the first growlie album I've ever bought.
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
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« Reply #111 on: September 15, 2017, 07:24:35 PM »
How the fuck did I miss this?  :facepalm:

Oh well, following.  I don't really have time at the moment, anyway.

So it looks like a bunch of pussies complained about the cookie monster round. Damn, I had a great song lined up!

There was a growlie round?!  You amateurs would have been screwed against me!!  :yarr
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« Reply #112 on: September 15, 2017, 07:28:14 PM »
wolfking, I haven't wrapped up Round 1 yet, if you want to join in. I was going to post my results this weekend.
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« Reply #113 on: September 16, 2017, 02:29:49 AM »
You're going to get growls regardless!
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« Reply #114 on: September 16, 2017, 02:31:24 AM »
You're going to get growls regardless!

Of the most grotesque kind...

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« Reply #115 on: September 16, 2017, 04:54:13 AM »
You're going to get growls regardless!

I'm in.  The "real" participants will still treat it like a growlie round.  I'm not a huge fan of growls, but there are lots of instances where they work appropriately.
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« Reply #116 on: September 16, 2017, 06:08:38 AM »
I've always liked growls when it's not full on throughout the whole song. When it's used like an effect,  like an emotion in that angry moment in a song.
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« Reply #117 on: September 16, 2017, 06:11:43 AM »
I've always liked growls when it's not full on throughout the whole song. When it's used like an effect,  like an emotion in that angry moment in a song.

Ditto.... 100% growls ain't for me.  When it fits the theme of the music and lyrics, I can be ok with them.
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« Reply #118 on: September 16, 2017, 06:45:57 AM »
I mean, there was a time when I couldn't stand growls. The more I got until metal though the more I realised there was amazing music I was missing out on because I couldn't get past the harsh vocals.

I remember specifically that I fell in love with a few Pantera and Children of Bodom songs. They were kind of my gateway bands that I just couldn't stop listening to. It might be easier for me because my ear is always drawn to the instrumentation, primarily. Before I knew it the harsh vocals didn't seem so harsh anymore and I couldn't imagine those bands without harsh vocals.

I'd definitely say to anyone to try and persevere, especially if they dig a band musically. I mean you never know, people's tastes can change over time. Plus, with growls and harsh vocals, there is a wide variety and you may find you can tolerate a certain style even if you hate all the others.

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« Reply #119 on: September 16, 2017, 09:02:29 PM »
I am not good at grading things. Here, I am struggling grading each song on its own merits, versus grading it in relation to the other songs in the round. There were 3 GREAT songs and 2 very good songs this round, which made the others pale by comparison.

TAC: Innerwish - Rain of A Thousand Years   
9
   
Really liked the music, got hooked from the beginning. The "Hey Heys" seemed contrived and cliché, but a small blemish on a near 10.
 
Tomislav95: Ghost - Square Hammer   
8
   
1st listen: Eh, this is ok; 2nd listen: Pretty good; 3rd listen: I am digging this; 4,593th listen: Damn this is the catchiest song I've heard in a long time!

Jingle.boy: Magnus Karlsson - Not My Saviour   
8   

Solid entry. Seen the name float around dtf.org but never heard any of his work. Reminded me a little of Evergrey but better.

Shadow Ninja 2.0: Nightingale - Lucifer’s Lament   
7
   
Good track, didn't knock my socks off, but will check out more of this band. Vocals didn't fully impress me, but worked with the song well, and certainly weren't a detriment.

Twosuitsluke: Witchcraft - If Crimson Was Your Colour   
7
   
A great driving song. Killer riff.

Stadler: Angels and Airwaves - Secret Crowds   
5
   
Thought I would hate it when it started, but ended up liking it more as it went on. Found myself enjoying it more without watching the video. Resolved to not watch any videos throughout this roulette.

Parama: Earthside - Mob Mentality   
5   

Most challenging submission to evaluate this round. At times it sounded like a metal band decided to write Bond theme. Which could be a good thing. Someone make this happen! Wanted to like it more than I did. Not a bad song, but didn't fully resonate with me. Felt like it was trying to be too grandiose for the sake of grandiosity. Will check out other songs from them though.

Elite: Caligula's Horse - The City Has No Empathy   
4   

Band sounds like they have potential.

Sacul: Janelle Monae - Tightrope   
3
   
Well here is a Clayton Kershaw curveball. This is so far out of left field, I am not sure what ballpark I'm in. This…. just isn't my thing, I don't even know how to rate this song on its own merits. I wouldn't give it a second listen if not for this thread. So after a couple spins, my call..... high and outside.

home: Mew - The Zookeeper's Boy   
2
   
Didn't care for this at all. Those high and whiny vocals… aiieee!

Kingshmegland: Mr. Invisible - Thank You Scientist   
1
   
Terrible. Stopped after a minute. Revisited later. Still terrible. Way to kick off week 1 of the roulette like the Pats kicked off week 1 of the NFL season.
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« Reply #120 on: September 16, 2017, 09:03:30 PM »
Growls: I don't hate them, yes sometimes they worl well and I enjoy them. I just don't like them enough to devote a whole round to it. I will welcome any and all growlie songs and judge them fairly.
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« Reply #121 on: September 16, 2017, 09:09:12 PM »
lol @ mr. invisible getting a 1 wow  :corn
everything below my score is the stuff i actually know here, nice

i'm half-tempted to send this for the live round but pretty sure i'd get booted out of the roulette if i did

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« Reply #122 on: September 17, 2017, 12:57:28 AM »
Wow, never seen such a low scores for Earthside, Caligula's Horse and Thank You, Scientist! So just to be clear, you never actually managed to even listen all the way through Mr. Invisible??

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« Reply #123 on: September 17, 2017, 01:03:49 AM »
i'm half-tempted to send this for the live round but pretty sure i'd get booted out of the roulette if i did

Oh, I never realised they released a live album. I should check that out  :lol

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« Reply #124 on: September 17, 2017, 01:39:33 AM »
:lol

That one-line review!
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« Reply #125 on: September 17, 2017, 04:11:23 AM »
Cheers for the invite earlier Chris.  I still would have turned it down as I'm pretty busy at the moment.  Some of those reviews at the bottom were funny as hell too.

I mean there were rumors, but I was definitely not expecting it.

That's just fucking awful man, I feel and hope things pick up Jon.  Fuck companies that can just do this shit.  The more time goes on the more corporations care less and less about humans and it's all about the bottom dollar.
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« Reply #126 on: September 17, 2017, 04:15:34 AM »
Man, this Thank You Scientist is some original funky shit.  I wasn't keen after a minute either Chris, but you probably should have kept listening.

The chorus is great and the verses sound like some old school Michael Jackson or something.
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« Reply #127 on: September 17, 2017, 05:07:14 AM »
YEAH, wtf! :lol That song and album is killer!
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« Reply #128 on: September 17, 2017, 05:43:50 AM »
Thank You, Scientist are easily in my top 5 DTF discoveries! Great, great band  :hat

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« Reply #129 on: September 17, 2017, 06:40:11 AM »
I'll take it.  Clearly, you're more of a 'metal' guy based on these results.

Tim... great submission.  One of my favorite songs from 2016
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« Reply #130 on: September 17, 2017, 11:41:28 AM »
I did listen to all the songs all the way though, and not just once. My reviews are meant to be a little silly, but an accurate representation of how I felt about each song. I didn't care for that Thank You Scientist at all, and there were so many other good songs that it just got buried regardless.
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« Reply #131 on: September 17, 2017, 11:54:53 AM »
No need to explain Chris.  Not your cup of tea.  I miscalculated.
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« Reply #132 on: September 17, 2017, 06:23:00 PM »


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 Way to kick off week 1 of the roulette like the Pats kicked off week 1 of the NFL season.

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would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
TAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

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« Reply #133 on: September 17, 2017, 10:39:23 PM »
Cheers for the invite earlier Chris.  I still would have turned it down as I'm pretty busy at the moment.  Some of those reviews at the bottom were funny as hell too.

I mean there were rumors, but I was definitely not expecting it.

That's just fucking awful man, I feel and hope things pick up Jon.

 :tup

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« Reply #134 on: September 17, 2017, 11:19:04 PM »
Thank You, Scientist are easily in my top 5 DTF discoveries! Great, great band  :hat

Is that Mr. Invisible song a clear and good representation of the whole album?
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« Reply #135 on: September 17, 2017, 11:24:19 PM »
I did listen to all the songs all the way though, and not just once. My reviews are meant to be a little silly, but an accurate representation of how I felt about each song. I didn't care for that Thank You Scientist at all, and there were so many other good songs that it just got buried regardless.

That's sweet man, no need to justify.  Loved the simple and to the point writeups. 
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« Reply #136 on: September 18, 2017, 03:51:42 AM »
Thank You, Scientist are easily in my top 5 DTF discoveries! Great, great band  :hat

Is that Mr. Invisible song a clear and good representation of the whole album?

There is heavier songs on the album.
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« Reply #137 on: September 18, 2017, 05:16:06 AM »
Thank You, Scientist are easily in my top 5 DTF discoveries! Great, great band  :hat

Is that Mr. Invisible song a clear and good representation of the whole album?

There is heavier songs on the album.

Holy moly!  Okay, need to check out more of these guys then for sure.
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« Reply #138 on: September 18, 2017, 05:41:57 AM »
Pffff what whiny vocals, mesmerizing vocals you mean!

Going to fail again with some funk  :hat
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« Reply #139 on: September 19, 2017, 11:36:42 AM »
Resolved to not watch any videos throughout this roulette.

I think I see where you're coming from here - an official video could hurt or help the score, so you're going on sound only... especially since not all submissions would have an official video release.  However, for this live round... most (all?) songs will invariably have a live video release as well, I'd think watching the 'concert' footage (at least once) would be warranted.

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