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HELPFUL LINKS
First Roulette Thread (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=52084)
RYM (https://rateyourmusic.com/~Firewings)
Last.FM (https://www.last.fm/user/Empathica1928)
(Summary for those who don't get it: all you have to do is submit songs and pay attention to my write-ups in the results. If you do that, we'll have a good time.)
Welcome to my second roulette! We're going to have some fun with this one. In this roulette, you will try to do as well as you can, like usual... but we're going to play a board-game-of-sorts at the same time. I wanted to do a full album roulette but just don't have the time, so I'm going to compromise and have everyone send 3 songs per round.
You are a group of talented bards journeying the land spreading your music, because that is what you do when you make a career out of the arts and the local wizards have managed to secure music for the townspeople without having to pay for it. Along the way, you will encounter dragons, dwarves, elves, and other challenges. Do you have bad enough tunes to overcome the obstacles in front of you?
FULL SIZE MAP HERE (https://i.imgur.com/6jOmGHe.png)
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RULES
1. 3 songs per round - banned list from last roulette still applies.
2. If an artist has a rating of 4.0 or higher on my RYM, they are banned.
3. I'll allow an artist that's on my RYM if they have nothing rated higher than 3.5 and no more than 2 albums rated.
4. 10 rounds. Every 3 rounds, monsters will come out (eliminations). If you don't have a high enough score, you may be killed and/or eaten. Any bonus points acquired may help you stave off the Grim Reaper for a while.
5. The spots with symbols will give you a secret advantage if you get a perfect +3 bonus. The blue spots will let you take a ride on a strange ship at your own peril.
6. NO SONGS OVER 15 MINUTES.
7. MOST IMPORTANT!! At the end of each round, I'll do a little write-up alongside your results. I will ask you if you want to move in a certain direction on the game board, so please make sure to look for that and answer if you have the option to choose a path.
Here's more info on the game board. I've tried to leave the 'challenge' panels broad enough so nobody chokes. If you land on a blank space, you can send anything you want.
Three songs per player, each scored out of 10. The average is the actual score and how many spaces the player will move. Decimals will round up/down as appropriate.
If you take the bonus challenge, you can earn up to 1 bonus point for each song that I think fits the criteria. You aren't required to take them on, but you won't get any bonus points which will be used in the final round or when eliminations occur, which could save your ass. At 80 points you are automatically qualified for the final round and your bonus points will be applied after the final scores have been tallied.
The colored spaces indicate the following challenges:
Green: Elves! Forest theme. Bonus points for no distorted guitars, folk and stringed instruments, soft percussion, and lyrics about nature.
Brown: Dwarves! Earth theme. Bonus points for songs about drinking, songs that rock hard, or a song with a super tight and heavy rhythm section.
Blue: Pirates! Water theme. Bonus points for songs about the sea, traveling on water, drinking, or all things pirate-related.
Red: Dragons! Fire theme. Bonus points for music that is really fast, heavy, epic, and/or about dragons and fire.
Pink: Three songs from an artist I have never heard before (nothing on RYM, a significant lack of listens on Last.FM, consult with me if unsure)
Purple: Three songs from different decades.
Orange: Three songs from the same decade.
Yellow: Three songs from the same year.
BANNED LIST: Along with my first roulette's banned list, add Evergrey, Galneryus, Threshold, Redemption, and everything Neal Morse to it. Anything with a significant amount of growls is banned entirely, no exceptions. The key is 'significant.' Accents or at only specific moments are okay. It's fair game otherwise. I'm very, very picky about prog metal and power metal so be careful if you send those routes. I'm not going to be as generous as I was last time!
ALBUMS FROM LAST ROULETTE THAT I LOVE AND YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY NOTE:
IQ - The Road of Bones
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool
Yes - Going For The One
Sieges Even - The Act of Navigating By The Stars
Mike Oldfield - Ommadawn
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Karmakanic - Who's The Boss In The Factory?
Wetton/Downes - Icon 3
Shadow Gallery - Tyranny
Mark Knopfler - Kill To Get Crimson
Tom Waits - Closing Time
The Antlers - Hospice
Nils Frahm - Felt
Olafur Arnalds - For Now I Am Winter
Sleep Party People - Floating
David Gilmour - On An Island
Leprous - Coal
Frost* - Milliontown
The Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
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Still with me? Great! If you want to join, pick a name (or just your username) and a class for yourself. Like Katt the Warrior. Or Sir Jethro, Paladin of Avalon. Or TAC, the uh... TAC. Otherwise I'll pick something for you.
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The Participants
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[scores and positions updated to reflect current standing]
1. Sacul: the Hanged Man
2. TAC: from TACsylvania (special weapon: Heavy Metal AtTAC!)
3. Puppies_On_Acid: Owl Screech, the Kenku Assassin
4. jingle.boy: Alithia the Righteous, a level 15 Paladin sworn to kick everyone's ass (but take no names)
5. wolfking: the King of Wolves
6. Evermind: Evrys the Talespinner
7. Indiscipline: Scipline the Indy of Lagavulin
8. Elite: Rich the Poor Elite, Whore of Roulettes
9. Nekov: the annoying Wizard from the South
10. kingshmegland: King of the Smeglands, level 20 Throne Potato
11. Stadler: Sir Jethro of Avalon
12. Parama the Owl-Roamer: 8.56 = 8.56
(appeared as the Mystery Participant and vanished just as quickly)
11. Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 8.76 = 50.69 [+5 BP]
(left this mortal plane via dragonfire)
10. Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 / 8.76 / 7.83 / 9.30 / 7.30 / 8.50 = 58.69 [+5 BP]
9. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 7.70 / 8.80 = 58.69 [+9 BP]
8. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 / 8.77 / 8.40 / 8.63 / 9.26 = 59.18 [+3 BP]
7. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 / 8.67 / 7.76 / 8.06 / 8.23 = 59.25 [+4 BP]
6. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 / 8.63 / 7.80 / 8.50 / 8.30 = 59.49 [+5 BP]
5. Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 / 8.60 / 9.27 / 9.10 / 8.20 / 8.50 = 59.57 [+8 BP]
4. TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 / 9.20 / 9.00 / 8.00 / 8.96 / 8.43 = 59.62 [+7 BP]
3. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 / 9.00 / 8.76 / 8.10 / 8.66 = 59.72 [+6 BP]
2. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 / 9.23 / 8.60 / 7.10 / 9.26 = 59.96 [+5 BP]
1. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 / 9.50 / 8.86 / 7.83 / 9.66 = 61.55 [+10 BP]
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The Rounds
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Round 1 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=53009.msg2488782#msg2488782)
Round 2 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=53009.msg2492240#msg2492240)
Round 3 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=53009.msg2499886#msg2499886)
Round 4 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=53009.msg2509832#msg2509832)
Round 5 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=53009.msg2513903#msg2513903)
Round 6 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=53009.msg2516380#msg2516380)
Round 7 (https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=53009.msg2518538#msg2518538)
And that's all, folks! No limit to the sign-ups, so once you claim your spot, feel free to send your first song. I will start listening immediately and cut off sign-ups on Friday (I am in the USA). Results for round 1 will be posted this Sunday.
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I'll be the travelling jester following behind and laughing every time one of the bards gets killed ;D
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I'll be the travelling jester following behind and laughing every time one of the bards gets killed ;D
Oh shit, it's Kefkarama
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Hmmm....I don't really have time but this sounds like fun. Might be too hard to resist.
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Hell yeah I'll be Sacul the Hanged Man :2metal:
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I'm TAC from TACsylvania and my weapon of choice is the Heavy Metal AtTAC!
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And that's all, folks! No limit to the sign-ups, so once you claim your spot, feel free to send your first song.
1. 3 songs per round
K-lox, I'm already confused! :lol
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That should be plural :biggrin:
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Confuseds? :lol
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K Lox-How do you want the songs? Spotify? YouTube?
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In. Questions and player name to come later tonight.
I assume we're all starting at the Sheraton in the top left corner?
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Yep, still in. I might be reconsidering my name and class for this. Trying to decide how hardcore I want to go with it.... :justjen
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Alright, I'll be in.
Maybe I can be Sabretooth, the king of wolves.
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K Lox-How do you want the songs? Spotify? YouTube?
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I was just going to answer that but the forum gave me a 500 error. :lol
Spotify is preferred, but YouTube, direct MP3s etc. are perfectly fine too.
Yeah, the Sheraton in the top left is the starting point, good eyes Chad :lol There's no real endgame on the map, since the endgame is, well, the final round. But that's something that will come much later...
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I enter the fray as Alithia the Righteous, a Level 15 Paladin, with my Sacred Oath being to kick everyone's ass.
Question ... the three songs - can be all different bands? Does it *have* to be from different bands, or can we even use a single album?
Edit - f'n DTF errors!
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I'm TAC The Elder and my weapon of choice is the Heavy Wing(er) AtTAC!
Fixed :neverusethis:
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I was just going to answer that but the forum gave me a 500 error. :lol
Oh good, I'm not the only one. Took me 20 tries to make a post earlier.
Alright I'm going super hardcore with the name and class then.
Name - Owl Screech
Race - Kenku
Class - Undecided....Maybe Assassin or Bard (dealers choice)
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Name - Owl Screech
represent :metal
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Man this site's going hard with the 500 errors tonight. Updated the roster.
@Jingle: You can do all the same band if you'd like, but variety is the spice of life - it's a risky move that could be helpful or harmful depending on how the band clicks with me. That's part of the reason I allowed 3 songs, in case someone is hellbent on getting me to hear a band but can't stick with one song. You can even use the same album if you'd like.
The only unavoidable restrictions are the 'no 15+ minute songs' and 'no excessive growls' rules. Anything else comes from the colored panels on the board, and even then it's optional. I would strongly suggest taking the challenges for the bonus points however, as you may need them by the end.
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Couple more questions.
Are you determining how far we move on the map by our scores?
What are the ! on the map?
What happens if we hit a dead end?
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I'm not a spotify guy. What's the best way to send an mp3?
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What happens if we hit a dead end?
I mean, it's called a dead end for a reason. :biggrin:
Confirming my participation here. I'll be Evrys (as in Emrys :biggrin: ), multiclassing as a human wizard/bard. I only got two levels in my bard class so I'm objectively not very good at it (read: pretty bad). However, I think I'm very good at it because no one has contradicted me so far on that matter in fear of getting struck by lightning bolt or incinerated by a fireball.
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Scipline The Indy at your service, Mr DM.
Tinker, Taylor, Soldier, Spy.
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Confirming my participation as Rich the Poor Elite, the highest possible level roulette whore with awful win statistics
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Couple more questions.
Are you determining how far we move on the map by our scores?
What are the ! on the map?
What happens if we hit a dead end?
1. Yup. Each song is scored out of ten, movement is an average of those scores.
2. Those are holdovers from when I was making the first draft but they apply to the red/green/etc spaces with symbols. If your bonus score is perfect, the dwarves/etc may do something special for you.
3. If you hit a dead end like the blue spots you can choose to turn around or take the ship ride to another blue spot, depending on how you fare on the blue challenge.
Or if anyone else has a better idea I can change it up.
I'm not a spotify guy. What's the best way to send an mp3?
Send to my email: mjpiano91@gmail.com. :)
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I'm TAC The Elder and my weapon of choice is the Heavy Wing(er) AtTAC!
Fixed :neverusethis:
:lol
Where’s the 505 Error when I need one?
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Got a couple entries already!
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I wasn't going to participate but f' that, sign me in as Nekov the annoying Wizard from the South
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I'll send some tunes within 12 hours.
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I'd love to participate as this seems like the most inventive roulette to date. I just don't think I've got the time to devote to this :tdwn I wouldn't want to hold things up and delay it.
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You've got til Friday to change your mind, luke!
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I am King of the Smeglands!
I am a level 20 throne potato
My powers are making mead disappear.
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I am King of the Smeglands!
I am a level 20 throne potato
My powers are making mead disappear.
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Confuseds? :lol
I snarfed my coffees with that one. :)
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Confuseds? :lol
I snarfed my coffees with that one. :)
That sounds painful :lol
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Oh, one thing. An artist will be banned if I end up giving 2 of their songs 9 or higher in the roulette. I'll update the banned list as the roulette goes on. For now go wild.
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If the participant list stays as it is you'll have to listen to 33 songs per round for the first 3 rounds right? This roulette will take forever :lol
It will be interesting to see how long it takes EV to guess all of them in the hangman though
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It won't take that long. I was listening to 10 ALBUMS every week in my first roulette.
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It will be interesting to see how long it takes EV to guess all of them in the hangman though
I'll put the over/under at 14 minutes.
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This is a neat format. I'd participate, but nearly everything that I'd send is already familiar to you... which tells me that I should do my own roulette at some point to broaden my horizons.
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This is a neat format. I'd participate, but nearly everything that I'd send is already familiar to you... which tells me that I should do my own roulette at some point to broaden my horizons.
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Hey, I didn't know you'll be using the class as the postfix after the name. Change me to Evrys the Talespinner then. A nickname I humbly bestowed upon myself for my prowess in telling tales in my neatly-written (at least I think so) ballads.
This is a neat format. I'd participate, but nearly everything that I'd send is already familiar to you... which tells me that I should do my own roulette at some point to broaden my horizons.
I'd participate in this in an instant.
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In true bardish spirit, I've sent two ballads and an anthem.
May Lagavulin's blessing grace yer weapons, comrades.
Oh, there once was a hero named Ragnar the Red,
Who came riding to Whiterun from old Rorikstead ...
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In true bardish spirit, I've sent two ballads and an anthem.
May Lagavulin's blessing grace yer weapons, comrades.
Oh, there once was a hero named Ragnar the Red,
Who came riding to Whiterun from old Rorikstead ...
....but then he took an arrow to the knee...
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:lol
I've started listening to the batches I've received already (5, to count). Still letting anybody else join through Friday. If some people join late I may extend the results from Sunday by a couple days to be fair. This will be much easier than the album roulette, actually.
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Just sent my 3 songs.
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I kind of want to do 3 song mini EP's for you each round...
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Sent!!
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I kind of want to do 3 song mini EP's for you each round...
my next roulette is gonna be an EP roulette and this is what the prelim round (if needed) is gonna be, just fyi :corn
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Sent off my mini EP. I suppose Katt can just listen to the individual songs if he thinks it being in EP form is unfair or something. :corn
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EP, no EP, eliminations come all the same... I mean, yeah, go for it! :corn
Nah, EP form is fine.
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It will take some time to send my shite
I think I may get to it tonight
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I kind of want to do 3 song mini EP's for you each round...
my next roulette is gonna be an EP roulette and this is what the prelim round (if needed) is gonna be, just fyi :corn
Serious question: what's the difference between this (K-ox) and your idea? A theme to the songs? Some relationship between the songs?
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I kind of want to do 3 song mini EP's for you each round...
my next roulette is gonna be an EP roulette and this is what the prelim round (if needed) is gonna be, just fyi :corn
Serious question: what's the difference between this (K-ox) and your idea? A theme to the songs? Some relationship between the songs?
Flow of the 3 songs. Like an artist would do laying out an album.
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Updated the roster. Seems like we have a solid 11, lest we stumble upon any other weary travelers who wish to join the Fellowship of the Roulettes.
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After Scipline performs his two ballads and an anthem, as we're all gathered by the evening campfire, total strangers that we are, finishing our evening meal and huddling together for warmth on that chilly autumn day, I offer to entertain people with the three great ballads I wrote recently. I begin playing them on my battered, weatherbeaten lute, singing along and subtly doing some piano sounds via minor sound illusions.
I'm cocksure my performance is great—I smile indulgently at Scipline while playing—but it's up to our host to tell me what happens next. :biggrin:
(sent)
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Scipline, almost lost in the haze of his Lagavulin auguries, catches a glimpse of a smile from the confident skald. Suddenly, legends of a mythical wandering bard capable of scrying the identity of a hangman by reading mere horizontal straws laid on the ground come to his mind. Could the stranger gently playing his ballads be that infamous diviner?
"So it begins ..."
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Damn, you gave ev the chance to spend an entire roulette doing long, pretentious writeups :lol
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Nah, going to keep it short and sweet this time. :P
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I'm loving this so far. :lol
I have submissions from everyone except the champion of my last roulette, the Hanged Man himself, Sacul. Assuming nobody else signs up (looks like we have a nice batch of participants), I'll start hangman once I get them.
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That will be one tough hangman.
"I'll take an R."
.....R.....R
R......R.....R..
.....R....RRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAGGHHHHH!!!!!!
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Pretty sure Dacul is a time mage and he always sends late because he's only ever travelling into the future
I look forward to hanging you all up high :angel:
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Sent, hope one of them isn't banned :P
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There's a hang man comin' and he's got a +3 to mystery... momentarily :biggrin:
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Roll D for initiative
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I spoke too soon. I'm still waiting for Elite. Signups are still open for 2 days too. I'm gonna go swimming, maybe I'll have them when I'm back. I also owe Sacul an apology for saying he was last :lol
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Dammit I rolled a 1
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Curse you Elite! :getoffmylawn:
:corn
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The curse of Daculite
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Wait... you're saying Rich and Lucas were the last two to submit?
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They both have a speed of 1.
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Elite overslept and was eaten by a pack of wolves.
Wolfking, King of Wolves, did nothing to stop this.
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I also owe Sacul a 10 for saying he was last :lol
Don't worry, I'll take it! :D
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I also owe Sacul a 10 for saying he was last :lol
Don't worry, I'll take it! :D
:lol
FYI with my new job I won't be able to update during the daytime. Just this week and 2 weeks from now while I'm out of town. So hangman updates should hopefully give everyone a chance to play.
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Elite overslept and was eaten by a pack of wolves.
Wolfking, King of Wolves, did nothing to stop this.
The pack just told me they were going out for a morning of lattes and some clothes shopping. >:(
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You know that old adage about the two guys being chased by the bear? "Do you think we can outrun the bear?" "I don't have to outrun the bear; I just have to outrun YOU."
I'm the "first guy", and Rich and Lucas alternate as "the other guy". I'm safe from the bear, I think.
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Bruh. I'm twiddling thumbs here. I'd like to listen to everything on the drive home tomorrow. :lol
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Have you tried sending him a messenger pigeon? It's not uncommon for him to send late but he might have forgotten. Or he might just be paying attention to another roulette. He is a whore after all...
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Bruh. I'm twiddling thumbs here. I'd like to listen to everything on the drive home tomorrow. :lol
Start anyway. His gets fewer listens - which may be good; may be bad. His choice for lagging behind. That's the way I see it.
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Send him to the torture chamber! :lol
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Sir Jethro, as you attempt to gather attention from the crowd of listeners with your tried and true songs, you find that the crowd is already mesmerized by several brilliant songs being performed around you. What's your course of action? :biggrin:
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Sir Jethro, as you attempt to gather attention from the crowd of listeners with your tried and true songs, you find that the crowd is already mesmerized by several brilliant songs being performed around you. What's your course of action? :biggrin:
King of the Shmeglands farts in your general direction, and belches in the opposite direction.
Alithia the Righteous ponders why he's surrounded by such heathens.
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Sir Jethro, as you attempt to gather attention from the crowd of listeners with your tried and true songs, you find that the crowd is already mesmerized by several brilliant songs being performed around you. What's your course of action? :biggrin:
Why, I brayke their lutes, rebecs and dulcimers!
(In all seriousness, I can never compete with some of you and your latest club release of the new "Red Bananas" album on Stroke-face Records, in a limited run of 1,000, so with our kid KTLX, I'm trying for a maybe something that is flying under the radar. Every one knows "Doctor, Doctor", but maybe not a later song. Every one knows Phil Collins, but maybe not Simon. Every one knows Action! by Def Leppard, but maybe not other songs by the original band they were covering there. I don't know; I don't know what else to do.)
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Sir Jethro, as you attempt to gather attention from the crowd of listeners with your tried and true songs, you find that the crowd is already mesmerized by several brilliant songs being performed around you. What's your course of action? :biggrin:
Why, I brayke their lutes, rebecs and dulcimers!
Roll your attack with disadvantage, due to King of the Shmeglands' potent farts.
(In all seriousness, I can never compete with some of you and your latest club release of the new "Red Bananas" album on Stroke-face Records, in a limited run of 1,000, so with our kid KTLX, I'm trying for a maybe something that is flying under the radar. Every one knows "Doctor, Doctor", but maybe not a later song. Every one knows Phil Collins, but maybe not Simon. Every one knows Action! by Def Leppard, but maybe not other songs by the original band they were covering there. I don't know; I don't know what else to do.)
I love Stroke-face Records!
Seriously though, that's an absolutely legit strategy. Some of my favourite songs in my roulette were the older ones (Journey - Of a Lifetime comes to mind).
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Sir Jethro, as you attempt to gather attention from the crowd of listeners with your tried and true songs, you find that the crowd is already mesmerized by several brilliant songs being performed around you. What's your course of action? :biggrin:
King of the Shmeglands farts in your general direction, and belches in the opposite direction.
Alithia the Righteous ponders why he's surrounded by such heathens.
*breathes fire from thy ass*
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Wait... you're saying Rich and Lucas were the last two to submit?
Hey come on, sign-ups are still open for anyone!
I did say yesterday that I would send 'tonight' which was yesterday night.
Elite knew that, like in the age-old story of the turtle and the hare, that being speedy doesn't necessarily mean that you're going to win either. His roulette statistics however, don't really prove that being the last actually brings victory. Perhaps this time around the Whore of Roulettes will show that it can indeed be done and that by being the turtle, the overconfident and quick hares of this roulette will be beat.
They both have a speed of 1.
Yes.
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Scipline suddenly woke up from his drunken stupor:
"A bear? Someone said bear? We're being attacked by a focking bear!"
He tried to clumsly stand up, stumbled on a log, and fell face-first on the autumnal canopy of leaves. The bard was swallowed once again by the compassionate maw of slumber, oblivious to the thundering digestive fumes spread by his jovial colleague. The companions would surely awaken him when the last knight would arrive to the gathering, possibly around spring-thaw.
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I was sure that Elite sent me songs when I saw him post. But nope. I may not get to posting results on Sunday after all! :P
I'm going to take a nap due to headache but hangman starts right after I wake up. Couple hours.
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I was sure that Elite sent me songs when I saw him post. But nope. I may not get to posting results on Sunday after all! :P
I'm going to take a nap due to headache but hangman starts right after I wake up. Couple hours.
Make him walk the plank.
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We're starting anyway. One of you even named your batch of 3, which is not required but a neat touch :)
If there is anyone else who wants to join, you have til midnight tomorrow (central time USA), and I'll throw yours into the hangman, but it looks like these 11 are the lucky duckies, so we'll start now!
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1. ______ - ___ ______ __ ____ __________
2. ____ ____ - ___ ____ ____
3. _____ _____ - ___ _____ ___ ___ _____
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4. ____ ______ _ _______ _______ - _______ ____
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23. _______ _____ - _________
24. __________ - _____ ___ ____ __ ____
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25. ______ _____ - _____ ____ __ _______
26. ________ - ____ ___ ____
27. ________ - __________
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28. _____ - ___
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30. ____ _______ _ ______ ___ - ___ ___ _____
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Sing me a song of D
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And lo, all our bards have gathered beneath the autumn moonlight, round the crackling embers of a spell-fueled fire:
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1. ______ - ___ ______ __ ____ __________
2. D__d ___d - ___ ___d ____
3. _____ _____ - ___ ____d __d ___ _____
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4. ____ D_____ _ _____d_ D______ - _______ ____
5. _______ - ______ __ ___ ___d
6. _____ _______ - ______
???
7. _______ - _______ __ ____ ____ _____ ____ _____ D__
8. ______ ___d - ___ _________ ________
9. _______ - ____ __ ___
???
10. ____d __ _______ - ___ ______ D___
11. _____ - __-D_
12. ___ - D_______ __ ______
???
13. _______ - __d__ ____
14. ____ ______ ____ - _______
15. ________ ______ - ________ ____
???: ________ _______ ___ _____
16. D_______ - ___ _______
17. _____ - _____
18. _________ - ____ ____
???
19. ______ ____d - ___ D______
20. _____ ______ - ___ ____
21. _____ ______ - _ ____ ____ _________
???
22. ______ - ______
23. ___d_____ - ___d___
24. ___ _______ - _______ ______
???
25. _______ - ___ _________
26. _______ _____ - _________
27. __________ - _____ ___ ____ __ ____
???
28. ______ _____ - _____ ____ __ _______
29. ________ - ____ ___ ____
30. ________ - __________
???
31. _____ - ___
32. ____ _______ _ ______ ___ - _________
33. ____ _______ _ ______ ___ - ___ ___ __d__
Guessed letters: D
Parama waits 2 turns
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Hear ye, hear ye.
Didn't you hear me? An E!
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Egads!
???
1. ______ - __e _e____ __ ____ __________
2. De_d ___d - ___ ___d ____
3. _____ ____e - __e ____d __d ___ ___e_
???
4. ____ De__e_ _ _____d_ D______ - _e_____ ____
5. _______ - ____e_ __ ___ ___d
6. _____ ____e__ - ____e_
???
7. _______ - (_______) _e ____ ___e _____ ____ _e_e_ D_e
8. ______ ___d - __e _e_e____e _____e__
9. _______ - ____ __ ___
???
10. ____d __ _______ - ___ ______ D___
11. __ee_ - __-D_
12. ___ - D_e_____ __ ____e_
???
13. E______ - __de_ ___e
14. ___e ____e_ _e__ - _______
15. _____e__ E____e - ________ ____
???: ________ _______ __e _e___
16. D_______ - __e _____e_
17. _____ - _____
18. _____e___ - _e__ ____
???
19. ______ _e__d - __e D______
20. __e__ __e___ - _ee _e__
21. __e__ __e___ - _ ____ ___e ____e____
???
22. ______ - ____e_
23. _e_d____e - ___d_e_
24. _ee _______ - _______ ______
???
25. _e_____ - __e _e__e__e_
26. _e_____ _____ - ___e_____
27. E___e_e___ - _____ __e _e__ __ ___e
???
28. ___e__ ____e - __e_e ____ __ ______e
29. _______e - ____ ___ ___e
30. ___e____ - _e_e______
???
31. ___e_ - E__
32. _e__ _______ _ ______ ___ - ____e__e_
33. _e__ _______ _ ______ ___ - ___ __e __de_
Guessed letters: D E
king waits 2 turns
Parama waits 1 turn
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Let's go a K for something different.
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Aye I say A!
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The band of strangers continued to sing and drink and dance, and as the moon rose high, ethereal letters and runes appeared as wisps upon the wind above their funny hats.
???
1. _a__a_ - __e _ea___ __ ____ __________
2. Dead ___d - ___ ___d ____
3. __a__ __a_e - __e ____d _ad ___ _a_e_
???
4. ____ De__e_ _ __a__d_ D______ - _e__a__ ____
5. _a_____ - _a__e_ __ ___ ___d
6. _____ K___e__ - A___e_
???
7. _a_____ - (_______) _e ____ __ke __a__ __a_ _e_e_ D_e
8. _a_a__ ___d - __e _e_e____e _____e__
9. A__a_a_ - ____ __ ___
???
10. ____d __ ____a__ - ___ ______ D___
11. __ee_ - A_-D_
12. ___ - D_ea____ __ ____e_
???
13. E___a__ - __de_ ___e
14. ___e _a_ke_ _e__ - _______
15. _____e__ E____e - ____a___ ____
???: ____a_a_ _______ __e _e___
16. D_______ - __e _____e_
17. _____ - _____
18. _a___e___ - _e_a _a__
???
19. ____k_ _ea_d - __e D______
20. A_e__ __e___ - _ee _e__
21. A_e__ __e___ - A ____ ___e ____e____
???
22. A_____ - ___ke_
23. _ead__a_e - ___d_e_
24. _ee A__a_a_ - _a_____ ______
???
25. _e_____ - __e _e__e__e_
26. _e_____ __a_k - Ak_e_a___
27. Ea__e_ea__ - _____ __e _ea_ __ ___e
???
28. ___e__ ____e - __e_e A___ __ ______e
29. ___a_a_e - _a_k ___ ___e
30. ___ea___ - _e_e_a____
???
31. ___e_ - E__
32. _e__ _______ _ ______ _a_ - ____e__e_
33. _e__ _______ _ ______ _a_ - ___ __e __de_
Guessed letters: D E K A
Puppies waits 2 turns
wolfking waits 1 turn
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Let us partake in "M"ead!
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Headspace - Solider sent by Ev
Eaglheart
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Eagleheart would be Chad.
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Evrys the Talespinner pauses and looks around, having heard a ghostly voice from none of the other bards identifying him and his song. Too much drink, he thinks - and pours another cup.
???
1. _a__a_ - __e _ea___ __ ____ __________
2. Dead ___d - ___ ___d M___
3. __a__ __ame - __e ____d _ad ___ _a_e_
???
4. ____ De__e_ _ __a__d_ D_m____ - _e__a__ ____
5. Ma_____ - Ma__e_ __ ___ ___d
6. _____ K___e__ - A___em
???
7. _amm___ - (_______) _e ____ __ke __a__ __a_ _e_e_ D_e
8. _a_a__ M__d - __e _e_e____e _____e__
9. A__a_a_ - ____ __ ___
???
10. ____d __ ____a__ - ___ __m___ D___
11. __ee_ - A_-D_
12. ___ - D_eam___ __ __mme_
???
13. E___a__ - __de_ ___e
14. M__e Ma_ke_ _e__ - _______
15. _____e__ Em___e - ____a___ M___
???: ____ama_ _______ __e _e___
16. D_m_____ - __e M____e_
17. _____ - _____
18. _a__me___ - Me_a _a__
???
19. ____k_ _ea_d - __e D______
20. A_e__ __e___ - _ee _e__
21. A_e__ __e___ - A ____ __me ____e____
Evermind
22. A_____ - ___ke_
23. Headspace - Soldier
24. _ee A__a_am - _a_____ ______
jingle.boy
25. _e_____ - __e Me__e__e_
26. _e_____ __a_k - Ak_e_a___
27. Eagleheart - _____ __e _ea_ __ ___e
???
28. ___e__ ____e - __e_e A___ __ ______e
29. ___ama_e - _a_k ___ M__e
30. ___ea___ - _e_e_a____
???
31. ___e_ - E__
32. _e__ _______ _ ______ Ma_ - M___e__e_
33. _e__ _______ _ ______ Ma_ - __m __e M_de_
Guessed letters: D E K A M
king waits 2 turns
Puppies waits 1 turn
That was fast! Next round I may not group all the senders and their songs together 'cause I just realized this way makes it easier to figure out the whole collection. You got it easy this round. :)
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Hammock - (Tonight) We Burn Like Stars That Never Die
Teramaze
I'll do more when i get home give me the R
edit okay:
UFO - Dreaming of Summer
Lee Abraham
that's about all i have actually
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Parama is good at this. Maybe I should make you the evil wizard who can peer into everybody's hearts and minds with your evil black magic metal. :lol
Last update for the night, got some stuff to take care of. Wrack your brains in the meantime. :)
???
1. _a__ar - __e Rea___ __ ___r __________
2. Dead __rd - ___ ___d M___
3. __a__ _rame - __e __r_d _ad ___ _a_e_
???
4. ____ De__er _ __a__d_ D_m____ - _er_a__ ____
5. Ma____r - Ma__er __ ___ ___d
6. _____ K_r_e__ - A___em
???
7. Hammock - (Tonight) We Burn Like Stars That Never Die
8. _a_a__ M__d - __e _e_e____e _____e__
9. A__ara_ - ____ __ ___
???
10. ____d __ ____a__ - ___ __m___ D___
11. __ee_ - A_-D_
12. UFO - Dreaming of Summer
???
13. E___a__ - __der __re
14. M__e Marker _er_ - _____r_
15. _____er_ Em__re - ____a___ M___
???: ____ama_ _______ __e _e___
16. D_m_____ - __e M____er
17. __r__ - _____
18. _a__me___ - Me_a _ar_
???
19. ____k_ _eard - __e D__r___
20. A_e__ _re___ - _ee _e__
21. A_e__ _re___ - A ____ __me ____e____
Evermind
22. A_r___ - _r_ke_
23. Headspace - Soldier
24. Lee Abraham - _ar___r ______
jingle.boy
25. _e_____ - __e Me__e__er
26. _er____ __a_k - Ak_e_a___
27. Eagleheart - _____ __e _ear __ ___e
???
28. ___e__ __r_e - __ere A___ __ ______e
29. __rama_e - _a_k __r M_re
30. __rea___ - Re_e_a____
???
31. ___er - E__
32. _e__ _______ _ R_____ Ma_ - M___er_e_
33. _e__ _______ _ R_____ Ma_ - __m __e M_de_
Guessed letters: D E K A M R
Parama waits 2 turns
king waits 1 turn
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???
10. ____d __ ____a__ - ___ __m___ D___
11. __ee_ - A_-D_
12. UFO - Dreaming of Summer
Stadler, and that is one of my all time favorite UFO tunes.
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For Chad-Serious Black-Arkenaton
Eagleheart-Until the Fear Is Gone
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For Chad-Serious Black-Arkenaton
Nice pick up. Good song.
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oh, Pyramaze
Southern Empire
Dead Bird? I know of a Deadbird but I don't think this is actually right
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For Chad-Serious Black-Arkenaton
Eagleheart-Until the Fear Is Gone
-2 for Shmegland-level typo.
And there is not a Teramaze submission there. 'Tis Pyramaze / Back for More. That'll be the King of Wolves.
Mile Marker Zero / Victory is the King of Shmeglands.
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Yeah, Pyramaze. That makes sense. I couldn't find a Teramaze track that fit the letters.
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Ulver-EOS
Also for Wolfking-Borealis-Regeneration.
Is that Queen in Stadler's group?
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For Chad-Serious Black-Arkenaton
Eagleheart-Until the Fear Is Gone
-2 for Shmegland-level typo.
And there is not a Teramaze submission there. 'Tis Pyramaze / Back for More. That'll be the King of Wolves.
Mile Marker Zero / Victory is the King of Shmeglands.
You would correctimundo.
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The annoying wizard from the south listens to the tunes and unable to recognize any of them keeps drinking mead.
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ulver is dacul
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The annoying wizard from the south listens to the tunes and unable to recognize any of them keeps drinking mead.
Thou best not drinketh from thy king's cup!
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One more for ya'll since activity boosted up. However, it's not Dead Bird - Queen is not in Stadler's group - and TAC is right on Borealis. Seems like you folks are a merry bunch of bards who aren't such strangers after all.
Hope nobody gets eaten by a monster, but this round is all over the map both stylistically and with potential scores. Hard to say right now where they'll fall, I'll decide in a couple days whether or not I'll need more time to judge the final scores, then the real fun begins when ya'll start going different paths...
There's also one song in this bunch that I allowed despite technically banning them, because they're on the fence. Cool to see it taken care of in the first round.
???
1. _a__ar - __e Rea___ __ ___r __________
2. Dead __rd - ___ ___d M___
3. __a__ _rame - __e __r_d _ad ___ _a_e_
???
4. ____ De__er _ __a__d_ D_m____ - _er_a__ ____
5. Ma____r - Ma__er __ ___ ___d
6. _____ K_r_e__ - A___em
???
7. Hammock - (Tonight) We Burn Like Stars That Never Die
8. _a_a__ M__d - __e _e_e____e _____e__
9. A__ara_ - ____ __ ___
Stadler
10. ____d __ ____a__ - ___ __m___ D___
11. __ee_ - A_-D_
12. UFO - Dreaming of Summer
kingshmegland
13. Enchant - Under Fire
14. Mile Marker Zero - Victory
15. Southern Empire - ____a___ M___
???: ____ama_ _______ __e _e___
16. D_m_____ - __e M____er
17. __r__ - _____
18. _a__me___ - Me_a _ar_
???
19. ____k_ _eard - __e D__r___
20. A_e__ _re___ - _ee _e__
21. A_e__ _re___ - A ____ __me ____e____
Evermind
22. A_r___ - _r_ke_
23. Headspace - Soldier
24. Lee Abraham - _ar___r ______
jingle.boy
25. _e_____ - __e Me__e__er
26. Serious Black - Akhenaton
27. Eagleheart - _____ __e _ear __ ___e
wolfking
28. ___e__ __r_e - __ere A___ __ ______e
29. Pyramaze - Back For More
30. Borealis - Revelation
Sacul
31. Ulver - E__
32. _e__ _______ _ R_____ Ma_ - M___er_e_
33. _e__ _______ _ R_____ Ma_ - __m __e M_de_
Guessed letters: D E K A M R
Parama waits 2 turns
king waits 1 turn
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Borealis is Revelation. :facepalm:
Enchant-Under Fire for K of S.
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There you go. Updated :lol
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Borealis is Revelation. :facepalm:
Enchant-Under Fire for K of S.
What's with the facepalm? Great song.
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I facepalmed because I fucked up the song. I originally said it was Regeneration, which obviously doesn't fit.
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I facepalmed because I fucked up the song. I originally said it was Regeneration, which obviously doesn't fit.
Jeez, I've missed a few posts in the last hour. That'll teach me not to look up.
I did send the Borealis too.
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TAC rolled a 5 on his reading check when he needed a 7
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TAC rolled a 5 on his reading check when he needed a 7
I casted an Old Man spell on TAC but it did nothing.
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TAC rolled a 5 on his reading check when he needed a 7
I casted an Old Man spell on TAC but it did nothing.
That's like casting poison on someone suffering from a bad snakebite. :lol
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TAC rolled a 5 on his reading check when he needed a 7
WUT?
I casted an Old Man spell on TAC but it did nothing.
You don't say? :lol
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJdTlTUtteI
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I did send the Borealis too.
Really?..
Also for Wolfking-Borealis-Regeneration.
Jeez, I've missed a few posts in the last hour. That'll teach me not to look up.
;D
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I did send the Borealis too.
Really?..
Also for Wolfking-Borealis-Regeneration.
Jeez, I've missed a few posts in the last hour. That'll teach me not to look up.
;D
uhh..........bugger! Hey, I am at work, I'm looking over my shoulder the whole time. ;D
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJdTlTUtteI
https://youtu.be/OK4fJhbRL1g?t=41
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TAC rolled a 5 on his reading check when he needed a 7
WUT?
I casted an Old Man spell on TAC but it did nothing.
You don't say? :lol
I do you old poisoned stump!
TAC rolled a 5 on his reading check when he needed a 7
I casted an Old Man spell on TAC but it did nothing.
That's like casting poison on someone suffering from a bad snakebite. :lol
More like someone drinking hair tonic. :lol
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJdTlTUtteI
https://youtu.be/OK4fJhbRL1g?t=41
Hehe.
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3 is Chaos Frame
19 is Spock's Beard.
Dunno the songs.
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The Ulver song is EOS
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Ulver-EOS
wow good guess
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Dead Lord - The Bold Move
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come to 425's thread, he put up the next batch of hangin'men
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come to 425's thread, he put up the next batch of hangin'men
:corn
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Southern Empire should be Goliath's Moon
Spock's is The Doorway (Katt ought to love this... BoD almost made my list to send in the last roulette)
Gimme an S while we're at it.
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Plenty of Ss to go around, song guesses are all right. Next update will come in the evening as I have to make a road trip back home and do a crapton of errands. I'll post snippets tomorrow of each bunch of songs.
???
1. _a__ar - __e Reas__ __ ___r __________
2. Dead Lord - The Bold Move
3. Chaos Frame - __e __r_d _ad ___ _a_es
???
4. ____ De__er _ __a__d_ D_m____ - _er_a_s ____
5. Ma____r - Mas_er __ ___ ___d
6. _____ K_r_e__ - A___em
???
7. Hammock - (Tonight) We Burn Like Stars That Never Die
8. _a_a_'s M__d - __e _e_es___e _____e__
9. A__ara_ - S___ __ __s
Stadler
10. S___d __ ____a__ - ___ __m___ D___
11. S_ee_ - A_-D_
12. UFO - Dreaming of Summer
kingshmegland
13. Enchant - Under Fire
14. Mile Marker Zero - Victory
15. Southern Empire - Goliath's Moon
???: ____ama_ ___s__s __e _e_s_
16. D_m_____ - __e M__s_er
17. __r_s - S____
18. _a__me___ - Me_a _ar_
???
19. Spock's Beard - The Doorway
20. A_e__ _res__ - See _e__
21. A_e__ _res__ - A ____ __me __s_e____
Evermind
22. A_r___ - _r_ke_
23. Headspace - Soldier
24. Lee Abraham - _ar___r _____s
jingle.boy
25. _e_____ - __e Messe__er
26. Serious Black - Akhenaton
27. Eagleheart - _____ __e _ear _s ___e
wolfking
28. S__e__ __r_e - __ere A___ __ __s___e
29. Pyramaze - Back For More
30. Borealis - Revelation
Sacul
31. Ulver - EOS
32. _e__ ______s _ R_s___ Ma_ - M_s_er_es
33. _e__ ______s _ R_s___ Ma_ - __m __e M_de_
Guessed letters: D E K A M R S
jingle.boi waits 2 turns
Parama waits 1 turn
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come to 425's thread, he put up the next batch of hangin'men
:corn
:corn
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You inadvertently outed Enchant / Under Fire in the last reveal... and since re-hid it. :biggrin:
And somone already identified Revelation as the Borealis tune.
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You inadvertently outed Enchant / Under Fire in the last reveal... and since re-hid it. :biggrin:
And somone already identified Revelation as the Borealis tune.
Wow. How'd I go and fuck that up? Thanks for pointing that out :facepalm: :lol Enchant was already guessed though. This is what happens when I try to update right after waking up!
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You inadvertently outed Enchant / Under Fire in the last reveal... and since re-hid it. :biggrin:
And somone already identified Revelation as the Borealis tune.
Wow. How'd I go and fuck that up? Thanks for pointing that out :facepalm: :lol Enchant was already guessed though. This is what happens when I try to update right after waking up!
Don't worry mate. Chad loves pointing out fails in roulettes. I know from experience. :\
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You inadvertently outed Enchant / Under Fire in the last reveal... and since re-hid it. :biggrin:
And somone already identified Revelation as the Borealis tune.
Wow. How'd I go and fuck that up? Thanks for pointing that out :facepalm: :lol Enchant was already guessed though. This is what happens when I try to update right after waking up!
Don't worry mate. Chad loves pointing out fails in roulettes. I know from experience. :\
Including my own!
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Pagan's Mind
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Mother Fucker, Kade... I hate competing against you cuz YOU STEAL MY INVENTORY!!!!
Silent Force / There Ain't No Justice.
Damn fine song. Scratch three off my 'potential' list. >:(
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Pagan's Mind
The Celestine Prophecy
Dominici / The Monster.... that's gotta be Nekov's batch.
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The Wizard from the South is as mysterious as he is annoying....
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TAC: Manowar - Master of the Wind
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Agent Fresco - See Hell and also another song I'm too lazy to Google.
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Agent Fresco - See Hell and also another song I'm too lazy to Google.
That has to be Elite
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How about Neonfly - The Messenger for Alithia?
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Manowar - Master of the Wind
Edit: guessed already :facepalm:
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TAC: Manowar - Master of the Wind
Not TAC.
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Sweet - AC-DC
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Hangar - The Reason of your Conviction
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Song 22 looks like Broken. Don't know the artist though
Song 18 could be mega fart and it would be hilarious
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All correct except (as confirmed) TAC didn't send Manowar and Nekov didn't send Dominici. Removing the letter guessing turn limit now.
???
1. Hangar - The Reason of Your Conviction
2. Dead Lord - The Bold Move
3. Chaos Frame - __e __r_d _ad ___ _a_es
???
4. ____ De__er _ __a__d_ D_m____ - _er_a_s ____
5. Manowar - Master of the Wind
6. _____ K_r_e__ - A___em
???
7. Hammock - (Tonight) We Burn Like Stars That Never Die
8. Pagan's Mind - The Celestine Prophecy
9. A__ara_ - S___ __ __s
Stadler
10. S___d __ ____a__ - ___ __m___ D___
11. Sweet - AC-DC
12. UFO - Dreaming of Summer
kingshmegland
13. Enchant - Under Fire
14. Mile Marker Zero - Victory
15. Southern Empire - Goliath's Moon
???: ____ama_ ___s__s __e _e_s_
16. Dominici - The Monster
17. __r_s - S____
18. _a__me___ - Me_a _ar_
Elite
19. Spock's Beard - The Doorway
20. Agent Fresco - See Hell
21. Agent Fresco - A ____ __me __s_e____
Evermind
22. A_r___ - Broken
23. Headspace - Soldier
24. Lee Abraham - _ar___r _____s
jingle.boy
25. Neonfly - The Messenger
26. Serious Black - Akhenaton
27. Eagleheart - _____ __e _ear _s ___e
wolfking
28. Silent Force - There Ain't No Justice
29. Pyramaze - Back For More
30. Borealis - Revelation
Sacul
31. Ulver - EOS
32. _e__ ______s _ R_s___ Ma_ - M_s_er_es
33. _e__ ______s _ R_s___ Ma_ - __m __e M_de_
Guessed letters: D E K A M R S
There's a yuge variety in this round, and one song that surprised me - bigly.
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No mega fart? :-\
Give me an O
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No mega farts, sadly. Just Os everywhere. Also think somebody guessed jingalithia's last song earlier and I missed it:
???
1. Hangar - The Reason of Your Conviction
2. Dead Lord - The Bold Move
3. Chaos Frame - __e _or_d _ad __o _a_es
???
4. John Denver & Placido Domingo - Perhaps Love
5. Manowar - Master of the Wind
6. _o___ Kor_e__ - A___em
???
7. Hammock - (Tonight) We Burn Like Stars That Never Die
8. Pagan's Mind - The Celestine Prophecy
9. A__ara_ - So__ o_ _os
Stadler
10. So__d o_ _o__a__ - _o_ _om___ Do__
11. Sweet - AC-DC
12. UFO - Dreaming of Summer
kingshmegland
13. Enchant - Under Fire
14. Mile Marker Zero - Victory
15. Southern Empire - Goliath's Moon
Puppies_On_Acid: ____ama_ _o_so_s __e _e_s_
16. Dominici - The Monster
17. _or_s - S_oo_
18. _a__me___ - Me_a _aro
Elite
19. Spock's Beard - The Doorway
20. Agent Fresco - See Hell
21. Agent Fresco - A _o__ __me __s_e____
Evermind
22. Airbag - Broken
23. Headspace - Soldier
24. Lee Abraham - _ar_o_r _____s
jingle.boy
25. Neonfly - The Messenger
26. Serious Black - Akhenaton
27. Eagleheart - Until the Fear is Gone
wolfking
28. Silent Force - There Ain't No Justice
29. Pyramaze - Back For More
30. Borealis - Revelation
Sacul
31. Ulver - EOS
32. Beth Gibbon & Rusty Man - Mysteries
33. Beth Gibbon & Rusty Man - Tom the Model
Guessed letters: D E K A M R S O
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Airbag
The group with a title is puppies'
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John Denver & Placido Domingo - Perhaps Love
I'm gonna guess group Nr 1 is Parama
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Beth Gibbon & Rusty Man - Tom the Model
Beth Gibbon & Rusty Man - Mysteries
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Correct! Updating the above post.
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N
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John Denver & Placido Domingo - Perhaps Love
I'm gonna guess group Nr 1 is Parama
Considering that I am not in this roulette, i'd be inclined to say you're correct :tup
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I'm gonna guess group Nr 1 is Parama
I'm such an idiot :facepalm: Nr1 is TAC, Nr 2 is Parama and since only one is left, Nr 3 is me
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: I just saw your post. Nr 2 is Indiscipline
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Yeah me and Indiscipline have basically the same tastes
Hey Katt when indiscipline gets eliminated I'm gonna send you a circus music ep
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Lee Abraham is Harbour Lights. Killer track.
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Mother Fucker, Kade... I hate competing against you cuz YOU STEAL MY INVENTORY!!!!
Silent Force / There Ain't No Justice.
Damn fine song. Scratch three off my 'potential' list. >:(
Theres plenty of bands to go around mate. :tup
Its always going to happen when we share so much in common. Im sure there will be more to come.
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Scipline wakes up in the middle of the night amidst companions soundly asleep. He tiredly paces towards a massive oak in order to relieve himself of his sweet drinking labours, when a sinister hoot suddenly smears the night silence's perfect canvas. Always a bad omen.
"Are ye taking the piss while I'm taking a piss? Piss off, ye pissy owl!"
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You're so close. Circus music could be fun. Like Weird Al's song Polkamon? That would be cool.
TAC
1. Hangar - The Reason of Your Conviction
2. Dead Lord - The Bold Move
3. Chaos Frame - __e _or_d _ad __o _a_es
Indiscipline
4. John Denver & Placido Domingo - Perhaps Love
5. Manowar - Master of the Wind
6. _o___ Kor_e__ - An__em
Nekov
7. Hammock - (Tonight) We Burn Like Stars That Never Die
8. Pagan's Mind - The Celestine Prophecy
9. A__ara_ - Son_ o_ _os
Stadler
10. So_nd o_ _on_a__ - No_ _om_n_ Do_n
11. Sweet - AC-DC
12. UFO - Dreaming of Summer
kingshmegland
13. Enchant - Under Fire
14. Mile Marker Zero - Victory
15. Southern Empire - Goliath's Moon
Puppies_On_Acid: ____aman _o_sons __e _e_s_
16. Dominici - The Monster
17. _or_s - S_oon
18. _a__me___ - Me_a _aro
Elite
19. Spock's Beard - The Doorway
20. Agent Fresco - See Hell
21. Agent Fresco - A _on_ __me __s_en_n_
Evermind
22. Airbag - Broken
23. Headspace - Soldier
24. Lee Abraham - Harbour Lights
jingle.boy
25. Neonfly - The Messenger
26. Serious Black - Akhenaton
27. Eagleheart - Until the Fear is Gone
wolfking
28. Silent Force - There Ain't No Justice
29. Pyramaze - Back For More
30. Borealis - Revelation
Sacul
31. Ulver - EOS
32. Beth Gibbon & Rusty Man - Mysteries
33. Beth Gibbon & Rusty Man - Tom the Model
Guessed letters: D E K A M R S O N
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Sound of Contact - Not Coming Down
:metal
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The World Had Two Faces
Anthem
desperately in need of that T
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Yeah me and Indiscipline have basically the same tastes
Hey Katt when indiscipline gets eliminated I'm gonna send you a circus music ep
So, Haken?
:neverusethis:
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What are you doing here? :O
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Decided to drop back in again. I had a lot of stuff on my plate and I couldn't keep up with that + DTF, so the latter kinda fell to the wayside.
But I have more time now, and I missed y'all. :hearts:
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Sound of Contact - Not Coming Down
:metal
Nice song. Wouldn't be my first choice from them but still nice to see I'm not the only one who likes them
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I already like Scorpion based on the Haken circus music post. Hello!
It's almost solved... gotta say there are some interesting groups here. Snippets tonight (EDIT: final list below)
TAC
1. Hangar - The Reason of Your Conviction
2. Dead Lord - The Bold Move
3. Chaos Frame - The World Had Two Faces
Indiscipline
1. John Denver & Placido Domingo - Perhaps Love
2. Manowar - Master of the Wind
3. Tommy Korberg - Anthem
Nekov
1. Hammock - (Tonight) We Burn Like Stars That Never Die
2. Pagan's Mind - The Celestine Prophecy
3. Apparat - Song of Los
Stadler
1. Sound of Contact - Not Coming Down
2. Sweet - AC-DC
3. UFO - Dreaming of Summer
kingshmegland
1. Enchant - Under Fire
2. Mile Marker Zero - Victory
3. Southern Empire - Goliath's Moon
Puppies_On_Acid (Ultraman Poisons The Beast)
1. Dominici - The Monster
2. Boris - Spoon
3. Babymetal - Meta Taro
Elite
1. Spock's Beard - The Doorway
2. Agent Fresco - See Hell
3. Agent Fresco - A Long Time Listening
Evermind
1. Airbag - Broken
2. Headspace - Soldier
3. Lee Abraham - Harbour Lights
jingle.boi
1. Neonfly - The Messenger
2. Serious Black - Akhenaton
3. Eagleheart - Until The Fear Is Gone
wolfking
1. Silent Force - There Ain't No Justice
2. Pyramaze - Back For More
3. Borealis - Revelation
Sacul
1. Ulver - EOS
2. Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man - Mysteries
3. Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man - Tom the Model
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I already like Scorpion based on the Haken circus music post. Hello!
Hello!
If we're still guessing, I'll take the I please.
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Hangman never ends. Never.
Updated.
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Boris - Spoon
Agent Fresco - Long Time Listening
Puppies' title contains the phrase "Poisons the", but I don't know what other two words are supposed to be.
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I would've guessed Beast or Feast, but A has been chosen already.
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That's my fault, it is indeed 'beast' - the other guesses are correct too, updated. I haven't had much sleep, been missing a lot of letters :lol
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Meta Taro is by Babymetal. Interesting choice.
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I'll update the hangman above with the complete grouping because now I have snippets describing one or more songs of each group (not in the same order of course). It's hard to not be too vague but not give it away. I'll try to have scores and the first big update tomorrow night if I can.
1. I can't tell if the second song is underwhelming or if the first song was just that good...
2. They're all setting a mood, but one clearly does it better to my ears.
3. One song I can groove to, one song I'd love to play at a party.
4. A killer voice and a great hook is the key to my musical heart, and one of these songs seems to understand that.
5. One song is so utterly compelling to me that I can forgive the other two not living up to it.
6. Sounds like The Joy Formidable's more fun cousin.
7. What the fuck is this? You got brass balls sending this in the first round.
8. Gets better with each song, but the second has a strange quality to it that I really dig - why have I never read this group's name before?
9. Unfortunately pure cheese dip doesn't pair well with two grand slams.
10. Would be three home runs, but one band makes me wonder why I'm not just listening to a certain other band with an even better singer.
11. While I don't care about flow in this roulette, it's a shame one song completely breaks the serene beauty of its companion songs.
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I'm thinking this is mine.
9. Unfortunately pure cheese dip doesn't pair well with two grand slams.
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#7 is puppies :lol
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What does this mean?
(~*~)
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I wrote that down in one of my text files to denote songs that I couldn't find studio versions of on Spotify.
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It denotes Tim is not cool.
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:lol
That's a long list!
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:lol
I mock but I'm in the same boat. Lol
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I'm pretty sure you have your own boat! :lol
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I'm pretty sure you have your own boat! :lol
It's good to be the King.
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I think either 1 or 5 are mine
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#7 is puppies :lol
That's a given :laugh:
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No real idea which could be mine. Could be a number of them really.
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No real idea which could be mine. Could be a number of them really.
Ditto. Though I'm certain I can rule out 1, 2, 6, 7 (we all know this is Puppers), 9 (don't think I've gave anything you'd consider 'pure cheese'), or 11.
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If it ain't brassy balls, it's gold for me.
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11. While I don't care about flow in this roulette, it's a shame one song completely breaks the serene beauty of its companion songs.
I would bet a round of drinks this is me. I deeply regret one of my three songs for this reason (even though it's a great song). I promise you that I will not make that mistake again.
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Results will actually be tomorrow. I'm being thorough, and don't want to rush the writeups tonight.
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11. While I don't care about flow in this roulette, it's a shame one song completely breaks the serene beauty of its companion songs.
I would bet a round of drinks this is me. I deeply regret one of my three songs for this reason (even though it's a great song). I promise you that I will not make that mistake again.
Stadler, that song is off one of my all time favorite albums. Made The TAC Top 50. But I'm not sure I would've used that song. I'd have gone with Set Me Free.
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I'm curious which song you two are talking about.
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Me too! :lol
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1. I can't tell if the second song is underwhelming or if the first song was just that good...
This could be mine. My first song is great, and the second one is at a totally different vibe. But it's still very cool.
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I must know how screwed I am going in to round 2! :corn
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Results will actually be tomorrow. I'm being thorough, and don't want to rush the writeups tonight.
It's already tomorrow, were are my results??!!!
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11. While I don't care about flow in this roulette, it's a shame one song completely breaks the serene beauty of its companion songs.
I would bet a round of drinks this is me. I deeply regret one of my three songs for this reason (even though it's a great song). I promise you that I will not make that mistake again.
Stadler, that song is off one of my all time favorite albums. Made The TAC Top 50. But I'm not sure I would've used that song. I'd have gone with Set Me Free.
I love that album too; killer top to bottom. There's a couple on there I could have sent (the title track). I sent another but our host kindly (and with reason) rejected it.
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Of all 33 songs, 16 are really good. The rest range from meh to okay.
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man if i had joined you'd be able to say "of all 36 songs, 16 are really good. the rest range from total garbage to okay."
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Of all 33 songs, 16 are really good. The rest range from meh to okay.
50% of really good songs is quite good
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Yeah this has been a very pleasing first round for sure. Everybody sent at least one thing I really enjoy.
EDIT: Putting the finishing touches on results now, going over the final scores to be sure, expect an epic result infodump soon.
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VERY IMPORTANT: You all start on the giant S panel in the map. The first blank space after counts as your first step, so the first fork in the road is after 5 steps. Make sure to let me know which direction you want to travel either in a post here or in a PM with your next round's submission. And if you're lucky enough to be able to choose multiple directions, you know the drill, just tell me where you're going.
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Magic trails burst in the air over the fire, and from flames of a thousand colors the image of a hooded figure formed, longing for the sounds of music.
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#11. TAC
TAC from TACsylvania picked up his lute, and, after a few jaunty chords, launched into a trilogy of metal songs, magic distortion thundering from his wooden lute.
Hangar: The Reason of Your Conviction 8.0
You know, I'm pretty jaded on metal in general, but this grew on me after initially leaving me feeling indifferent. Super fast guitars and drums, nothing too complicated structurally, but what sells it for me is the powerful singer and strong hook. It's a good song, yet it still can't avoid sounding like something that's already been written a thousand times before.
Dead Lord - The Bold Move 6.8
I try to get some kind of feeling from whatever song I listen to, but this one confuses me. Is it a ballad, even though it picks up quite a bit? The solo gives me Free Bird vibes, and the main guitar melody for some reason conjures thoughts of Cheap Trick with extra melancholy. I dig the groove when it picks up, but the sad vocal melody sounds out of place with the extra speed. Not quite clicking with this tune.
Chaos Frame - The World Had Two Faces 7.6
Prog-power metal, eh? At times it reminds me of Anthriel, especially in the vocals. Epic stuff. Dig what the instruments are doing at almost all times. I wish there was more activity during the 'whoa oh' part, but this is still a really cool and fun song. Perhaps a bit too long, though. The synth lead sound is great and the solos kick ass, but at almost 8 minutes I wish it was a few minutes shorter.
Overall: 22.4
Average: 7.46~
Movement: 7 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 7.46
From the flamed figure came a ragged whisper. "I can't tell if the second song is underwhelming or if the first song was just that good, but I still enjoyed all three to some degree. You may journey 7 spaces." You travel 5 spaces to a fork in the road, and may travel 2 spaces north or south. Which do you choose?
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#10. Sacul
The Hanged Man, fortunately not a literal description, sang so softly the flames themselves seemed to roar above his gentle melodies.
Ulver - Eos 9.2
This was hugely unexpected, because for some reason I had always pegged Ulver as black metal. Okay then. This song is more like a real piece of art - there's not a whole lot to say about it on a surface level, but listening to it, there's a deep power to it that I'm in awe of. A melancholic atmosphere driven by somber vocals and a haunting chord progression conjures images of rain in the early evening with a golden sun peeking out in the distance. What a trip. It's so light, yet it's so heavy. Really surprised at how much I enjoy this, but I love music like this so I guess I shouldn't be surprised at all.
Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man - Mysteries 6.8
It's a delicate little song, this one. Beth Gibbons has a lovely voice, but I'm not captivated by this. There's a haunting vibe to those backing vocals that I really enjoy, but overall it's not a song I'm eager to play a lot. It's great at setting a mood and I do dig the sound of those guitars being played in such a restrained manner but I'm not sure this is clicking with me unfortunately.
Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man - Tom the Model 6.4
This one takes away the pretty soundscape from Mysteries and replaces it with something else... Something I can't quite describe. The hook makes me think this is the kind of music Lana Del Rey took inspiration from. I do like the horns and strings and what they add to the song, but the verses make me feel weird - her delivery doesn't agree with me.
Overall: 22.4
Average: 7.46~
Movement: 7 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 7.46
From the flamed figure came a ragged whisper. "You whisper incantations that cloud your future. You may travel 7 spaces." You travel 5 spaces to a fork in the road, and may travel 2 spaces north or south. Which do you choose?
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#9. Evermind
Evrys the Talespinner commanded the attention of his fellow bards as well as the flame, introducing the songs with a thirty minute introduction on the importance of their existence, as well as how he used one of the songs to escape a barfight with six brigands in the ports of Lagavulin.
Airbag - Broken 7.0
Not a bad tune at all, and I am certainly not one to turn away to a slower piece, but I like to feel some emotional response to those songs, and I'm not getting it here. I think it's a little long for its tempo, too. That said, I love the guitar tone and how it (slowly) builds into a groove by the end, with a lovely guitar solo to bring it all home. The vibe is all there, I'm just missing the lyrics to connect with to make all the pieces fit, you know?
Headspace - Soldier 7.4
This is a very nice ballad with a focus on vocals and piano and that's exactly how I like it. The singer has a gorgeous voice and I quite like the lyrics, particularly because I come from a town built upon an air force base, so I found something to connect with here. There's not a whole lot of meat on the bones, but it is a tasty musical treat.
Lee Abraham - Harbour Lights 8.5
I want to score this one higher, but it takes a bit long to get to the real meat of the song. But once it does, boy, does that guitar SING! "To see the harbour lights" - the ending swells on the guitar give me huge John Petrucci vibes. Not sure if this guy is influenced by him or not, but I hear it. What a perfect ending with those bright piano notes. I'm still a bit nervous about giving this song this score because I feel like over time I'm going to enjoy it and appreciate the build up even more, but this is where I'm at.
Overall: 22.9
Average: 7.63~
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 7.63
From the flamed figure came a ragged whisper. "One song is so utterly compelling to me that I can forgive the other two not living up to it. You may travel 8 spaces." You travel 5 spaces to a fork in the road, and may travel 3 spaces north or south. Which do you choose?
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#8. Indiscipline
Scipline the Indy of Lagavulin began to sing, and all fell silent as his voice filled the clearing.
John Denver & Placido Domingo - Perhaps Love 8.8
I feel like I should've expected such a soft first submission, yet I'm still surprised after several listens to this song. It's so authentic in its serenity. I don't care about anything except how this song makes me feel, and boy does it make me feel ways. John Denver is an artist I know for a fact I have to explore because I've loved everything I've ever heard, and this is no exception. I don't know anything about Mr. Placido Domingo, but he takes this to another level with that amazing voice. Love when they double up. This is the kind of music I like to listen to when I want to get all up in my feels, which is pretty often.
Manowar - Master of the Wind 6.2
This should be something I love, but I'm not feeling it. I've found it difficult to explain what it is about this I don't like, but it sounds like it's content to stay at a level of cheese that doesn't agree with me - go big or go home, you know? Those synths sound like they came out of a Super Nintendo game's cave level, and while I don't think that's a bad thing, this song lacks the pomp and grandiosity I expect out of a super corny metal ballad. But perhaps that's on me, and I've been spoiled by decades of power metal ballads built upon the backs of artists like Manowar. I've waffled on whether I think this score is too harsh or not, but I don't enjoy much here other than the chorus - and two out of three winners ain't bad at all anyway.
Tommy Korberg - Anthem 9.2
Oh, dude. Bro. I close my eyes when I listen to this song and I feel like I'm in my cozy home in the Shire waiting for my cantankerous uncle to finish writing his dumb adventure story. Seriously, though - throw some huge power chords on an electric guitar under this and you've got literally everything I love about a good power metal ballad. All the instruments here are beautiful, but the singer takes it to new heights, and god damn it are those some wonderful lyrics: "Let Man's petty nations tell themselves apart / my land's only borders lying around my heart" Those are my favorite lines in this round without a doubt. I have no idea who Tommy Korberg is - this almost sounds like it's out of a musical - but this is outstanding.
Overall: 24.2
Average: 8.06~
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.06
From the flamed figure came a ragged whisper. "Unfortunately pure cheese dip doesn't pair well with two grand slams... but you may travel 8 spaces." You travel 5 spaces to a fork in the road, and may travel 3 spaces north or south. Which do you choose?
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#7. Elite
The flame grinned at Rich, the poor Elite, Whore of Roulettes. Apparently, even mystical conjurations know of his reputation...
Spock's Beard - The Doorway 7.0
Contrary to my rule about not allowing in Neal Morse projects, I allowed this one because I've been told for so very long about Spock's Beard... This is a bit of a doozy. There's so much obviously gifted musicianship at work here, but like a few other songs this round it leaves me wanting something more. I don't feel any emotional response to the music here, which is a shame given the beautiful piano work and vocals. I love the keyboards and the patches used, and the band sounds great, but as many times as I've played this 11 minute monster, when it ends, I don't feel any different. I wonder what this would sound like with a more theatrical singer? I can't say this blows me away, but I'm still interested in Spock's Beard. This was an enjoyable song, I just wish I felt an emotional connection with it and that it was several minutes shorter as a result.
Agent Fresco - See Hell 8.4
I finally get to sample Agent Fresco... twice! What an interesting sound these guys have. It grooves, and it's on the heavier side, but it never leans too heavily into any one aspect of their sound. I like that there's a great balance of that. The singer is very good and I love listening to him sing. There's nothing terribly deep to dig into here, it's just a good song that I like a lot.
Agent Fresco - A Long Time Listening 9.1
Now we're talking. This is awesome. Driving drums from the get go and an infectious vocal hook... Sounds like The Joy Formidable's more fun cousin! A nice gradual build to the verses - I LOVE the fun guitar parts in the verse with that gorgeous vocal rise and fall. Then back to the infectious vocal hook and the driving drums. The middle section unfortunately takes out the groove for a little bit yet I don't mind it shaking things up in this song. I just love that this song goes all in on the fast kick drum and the vocal melodies, it's perfect. I saw See Hell recommended around these parts before but now I'm wondering why this isn't the go-to, because this fucking rules.
Overall: 24.5
Average: 8.17~
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.17
From the flamed figure came a ragged whisper. "Morse is an anagram of Smore. Did you know that? You may travel 8 spaces." You travel 5 spaces to a fork in the road, and may travel 3 spaces north or south. Which do you choose?
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#6. kingshmegland
The King of the Smeglands, a level 20 Throne Potato, laughed at a demand from an illusory flame, but humored it all the same with a campfire suite.
Enchant - Under Fire 8.0
While the verses don't pull me into the song, I find myself having fun during the solos halfway through the song. The lyrics leave me a little cold, waiting for something I can sink my teeth into (I like the chorus, musically), and the singer, while not at all bad, isn't selling me on what he's brought. This is a groovy tune with some standout moments that make me want to dig into the band, but with some hesitation, hoping there's a little more there to speak to my tastes.
Mile Marker Zero - Victory 8.6
Getting started with a cool synth solo - that synth lead patch is 150% my cup of tea, so that's a great way to start. Vocals remind me of something I can't put my finger on... Catchy vocal part, but what's this? The part at 1:17 has this awesome rhythm and vibe that puts the first part to shame. 1:32 brings the drums in to make this part even better. The transition after that is a little jarring, yet I love the vocals here... What a weird song. Silky smooth guitar tone destroys my concerns, and then we get into some instrumental goodness - I love the airy synths over the guitars, complete with prog metal-style riffing and soloing I think is done very tastefully. The more I play this, the more I like it, even if I find some transitions and the vocals a bit odd.
Southern Empire - Goliath's Moon 8.5
This reminds me of Haken for some reason, but I don't know a whole lot about Haken, so I could be completely off here, but I think the singer is much more tolerable, and there's a funkiness here that I can't help but bob my head to. I have no idea what this song actually is about, and I feel silly singing along to the chorus, but it's catchy and fun, so who cares? There's a lot going on in this song but to be honest I could do without 3-4 minutes of it in the middle, because I think it takes away from what the rest of the song sets up and returns to. I'd be lying if I said this really stand out to me, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't think this was cool and enjoyable, too.
Overall: 25.1
Average: 8.37
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.37
From the flamed figure came a ragged whisper. "Gets better in some ways with each song, but the second has a strange quality to it that I really dig - why have I never heard of Mile Marker Zero before? You may travel 8 spaces." You travel 5 spaces to a fork in the road, and may travel 3 spaces north or south. Which do you choose?
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#5. wolfking
The King of Wolves had said not a single word all day, but when the being asked for a song, he bared his heavy metal soul to the fire.
Silent Force - There Ain't No Justice 8.2
This is fun. Straight up heavy metal - or does this count as power metal? It's a good thing you said this was the band of a member of Primal Fear, because this reeks of Primal Fear. Even the singer channels that sound, but he (and the rest of the band) do it flawlessly. The chorus is catchy and this would be a great song to headbang to at a concert. Do I hear synths in the background in the back half? That almost makes up for the vanilla guitar riffs. At first I thought this was kind of generic, and in some ways I still do, but this has grown on me and again, it's just a fun heavy metal anthem.
Pyramaze - Back For More 8.4
Here we go - a nice guitar melody paired with piano, comes back with the full band. This song's got the works, double bass sections, machine gun riffs for the slower parts, curious synths, but above all, super catchy hooks. That chorus is STRONG! "Like waves upon the shore, you're coming back for more" - love this line, and the chorus in general is just killer, perfect for a power metal romp. I really appreciate the band keeping the flow tight and strong from start to finish, and it never overstays its welcome.
Borealis - Revelation 8.6
Fantastic. The guitar tone and melodic phrasings are so choice, and I love the solo and the strings that come after it. Vocalist is strong and I want to headbang to the whole song, not just the powerful chorus, so big props to this song for really keeping me engaged until the end. I don't think it's anything too deep, but the lyrics combined with all the elements of this song really make me think this band understands power metal the way I want it done (if this counts as power metal). Maybe it's something else entirely - subgenres are a mess these days - but I like this a whole damn lot.
Overall: 25.2
Average: 8.40
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.40
From the flamed figure came a ragged whisper. "Bang your head, Bard, and you may travel 8 spaces." You travel 5 spaces to a fork in the road, and may travel 3 spaces north or south. Which do you choose?
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#4. jingle.boy
Alithia the Righteous, a level 15 Paladin sworn to kick everyone's ass (but take no names), grew impatient and immediately began playing his songs so he could go the fuck to sleep and do some adventuring in the morning. After 15 levels, he had seen enough to become hard to entertain.
Neonfly - The Messenger 6.6
Some things I like about this song, and some I don't. What I don't like is that this song, whether I'm off base or not, reminds me of Threshold a lot, and I really dislike Threshold. It's in how the vocals stick to the beat for a midtempo chorus, and that sours most of the song for me. The guitarist is good, and I like the sound of the singer (again, sounds to me like Mac from Threshold, only better and with more range). It confuses me when it speeds up for a very brief moment only to come crashing down with some symphonic theatrics. I'm having musical whiplash with this one, but the chorus drags too much for me - let me hear that speed they hinted at near the end, damn it!
Serious Black - Akhenaton 9.5
I like this. I like this very much. There's some elements in power metal tracks like this that I absolutely have to have to love: a catchy verse, a talented singer, and a chorus that seriously kicks things up a notch compared to the rest of the song. This song has it. If I saw this live I'd be headbanging like a madman to every second of the chorus. That singer has a voice I love, there's a great keyboard solo, and I LOVE the vocal chant at the end. "I shall rise agaaaain!" So shall your average score, Chad - fucking home run!
Eagleheart - Until Fear Is Gone 9.3
Aw yeah. Another power metal winner. I dig all the electronic elements at play in this track and especially the fast choir vocals, which a lot of bands don't use (in my opinion) as well as they're used here. Super speedy, super energetic, yeah, this was made for me. The layered vocals over that drumming toward the end add so much power to this track that TONS of power metal bands just don't understand these days, it's either layer a bunch of folk/orchestra instruments over it or copy Stratovarius. This sounds fresh to me and I really, really like it.
Overall: 25.4
Average: 8.47~
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.47
From the flamed figure came a ragged whisper. "A killer voice and a great hook is the key to my musical heart, and one of these songs nails it. You may travel 8 spaces." You travel 5 spaces to a fork in the road, and may travel 3 spaces north or south. Which do you choose?
(https://i.imgur.com/Mihutyr.png)
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#3. Nekov
Nekov, the annoying Wizard from the South, shut his yapper for a few minutes to tune his guitar and wet his whistle with some drink. Then he started up again, while Indy bemoaned the emptying of the last flask.
Hammock - (Tonight) We Burn Like Stars That Never Die 8.8
I really, really, really enjoy this. It's chill from start to finish in all the best ways. Some shimmering synths, a very relaxed drum beat underneath, and ethereal vocals adding a full, warm layer of sound to the mix. It's pretty straightforward and kind of sounds like all my favorite things about electronic post rock put into a blender. Although it does drag its feet a little getting to the end, it's still a great piece of music.
Pagan's Mind - The Celestine Prophecy 7.4
I've actually seen Pagan's Mind live - back in 2009. The only song I remember is God's Equation, which ruled. 'The Celestine Prophecy' - I have a faint idea of what this song is about, but generally I find myself tuning out of the lyrics when I try to concentrate on them. The riffing is solid, the keys are doing their expected work beefing up the atmosphere in the back, and the singer - Nils, I believe? - gives an invigorating performance, but I'm not quite sure all the melodies agree with my ears. What I love about this song are the solos, and specifically the really chill section around 5:25 in, just before the next verse. The cymbal playing there is fantastic and I wish it went on longer before returning to the heavy metal. The verses and hook aren't very strong to my ear and I find myself wishing for a lot more speed, but obviously the band thought differently. It's a good song and I'm definitely not turned off of Pagan's Mind, but I'd be lying if I said this has me begging for more.
Apparat - Song of Los 9.4
We have a home run here. I want Voyager to cover this immediately. Start to finish, I think everything on display here is lovely. The way it grows and builds with little layers gradually dropped in while keeping the beautiful vibe it kicks off with really speaks to me. This is a perfect example of the kind of music that resonates with me these days. Well done, it would be a shame if they don't have more songs like this because I plan to check out Apparat in the future.
Overall: 25.6
Average: 8.53~
Movement: 9 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.53
From the flamed figure came a ragged whisper. "They're all setting a mood, but Apparat is a clear winner here with that gorgeous soundscape." You travel 5 spaces to a fork in the road, and may travel 4 spaces north or south. Which do you choose?
(https://i.imgur.com/Mihutyr.png)
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#2. Stadler
Jethro of Avalon stared daggers at the Hanged Man who just barely bested him in a recent competition, but laughed it off and began rocking with all the confidence of a medieval Jack Black.
Sound of Contact - Not Coming Down 7.4
For some reason the hook to this song hasn't left my head, but I don't find it all that memorable, truth be told. It sounds to me like Porcupine Tree, and I'd be lying if I said the vocals weren't a big part of that. And it's not really a vocal style I enjoy. It's not bad, but I don't hear any emotion out of this guy. "You just can't feel" at 2:38 reminds me of Flying Colors, actually, and I love that part, but this song has left me feeling cold after each listen. I do love the artwork and I've seen a lot of praise for this band particularly on the old Mike Portnoy forum, but I wonder if this is an example of what they always sound like.
Sweet - AC-DC 9.4
I know you recommended Fox on the Run first, and I'm pretty glad I already know (and love) that song, because I got to hear this. This is straight up fun rock and roll and I love it. The vocal performance is so good I found a couple live versions on Spotify and gave them a jam, and one in particular is better than the studio version to me. The lyrics are fun and match the vibe of the song and man I just want to crack a beer and party. Straight up rock and roll normally doesn't hit me like this, but this - this is a winner.
UFO - Dreaming of Summer 9.2
This is the first time I know I've listened to UFO, so hats off to Roy Harper you for getting me to play them. I had to double check after the first listen - the singer made me think John Wetton many times. I love the groove and the guitar parts, and the vocal melody speaks to me. The lyrics describe something that normally I don't put stock in, but combined with the beat and that riff, this is just a fucking solid tune, the groove doesn't stop and I don't want it to. Gotta mention how much I love the guitar's tone, too, in that last minute - that's red hot. The biggest complaint I have about this song is that it isn't on Spotify so I can't add it to my normal playlists.
Overall: 26.0
Average: 8.67~
Movement: 9 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.67
From the flamed figure came a ragged whisper. "One song I can groove to, one song I'd love to play at a party. Starting off very strong. You may travel 9 spaces." You travel 5 spaces to a fork in the road, and may travel 4 spaces north or south. Which do you choose?
(https://i.imgur.com/Mihutyr.png)
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#1. Puppies_On_Acid
The flame apparition shouted at the Kenku assassin named Owl Screech, and the birdman replied in kind.
Domini - The Monster 9.0
THIS is what Dominici has been up to and nobody ever talks about it? This is some damn tasty prog metal goodness and it doesn't even need vocals. So many moments catch my attention with respect to the keyboard lines and the patterns they play, instead of simply playing technically maddening parts there is a sense of fun and melody in the music and it's just the right balance for my tastes. One of only three songs I couldn't find on Spotify, I really wish this was because I want to check out this apparent trilogy at some point if it's all like this.
Boris - Spoon 8.8
What a delightfully bizarre song! It's like Sigur Ross had a baby with maybeshewill and spit this out at me. The vocals really sell this for me. They hang low but clear over the music and transform the texture of the song into something it otherwise wouldn't be. This aggressive, fast riffing underneath takes on a completely new feeling with the vocals, and I love those chimes here and there. I don't even know what the lyrics are and I love this.
Babymetal - Meta Taro 8.4
I, uh... huh? I was not expecting this, let alone in the first round. I also expected death metal vocals and got none. This is some kind of... I don't know. Super happy metal synth march fun time go? And yet it won't leave my head. It won't leave my fucking head! Meta taro, meta taro... It's like you knew this would dig into my ears like a damn Yeerk. I don't really have much else to say: it's a very fun earworm without subjecting me to cliches like rainbows, steel warriors, and flying far away, so hats off to you, Puppies, for a bold and daring submission.
Overall: 26.2
Average: 8.73~
Movement: 9 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.73
From the flamed figure came a ragged whisper. "You may travel 9 spaces, but what the fuck was that last one?" You travel 5 spaces to a fork in the road, and may travel 4 spaces north or south. Which do you choose?
(https://i.imgur.com/Mihutyr.png)
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The Score So Far...
The bards traveled on, some falling behind, some pushing further onward, but all beginning to choose different paths to go down at their own pace...
TAC: 7.46
Sacul: 7.46
Evermind: 7.63
Indiscipline: 8.06
Elite: 8.17
kingshmegland: 8.37
wolfking: 8.40
jingle.boy: 8.47
Nekov: 8.53
Stadler: 8.67
Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73
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I'm going south because I bit it big time in two roulettes tonight.
South it is..apparently.
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I'm going south because I bit it big time in two roulettes tonight.
South it is..apparently.
9 rounds to go, don't worry about the opening round, my friend!
Note for the colored challenge spaces: you get bonus points as long as the themes fit (for the green/red/blue/brown spaces). For the pink/orange/yellow/purple spots, I have to genuinely love what I'm hearing to award bonus points (as it's easy enough to send for a given year/decade/etc.). For those who got 8 spaces, it's up to you to participate, but those bonus points might come in hand at the very end of the game...
Whew. Now I'm tapping out for the night. I'll update the full map tomorrow so everybody knows where everyone's at.
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UFO - Dreaming of Summer 9.2
This is the first time I know I've listened to UFO, so hats off to Roy Harper you for getting me to play them. I had to double check after the first listen - the singer made me think John Wetton many times. I love the groove and the guitar parts, and the vocal melody speaks to me. The lyrics describe something that normally I don't put stock in, but combined with the beat and that riff, this is just a fucking solid tune, the groove doesn't stop and I don't want it to. Gotta mention how much I love the guitar's tone, too, in that last minute - that's red hot. The biggest complaint I have about this song is that it isn't on Spotify so I can't add it to my normal playlists.
I'm happy this got a 9.2. Michael Schenker's tone, as usual, is fantastic. This is one of my all time favorite solos, if you can call it that. Phil Mogg really tells a great story.
I'm surprised AC/DC scored as high as it did. I'm kind of lost on K-Lox. Still Desolation Boulevard is one of my all time favorite albums.
9 rounds to go, don't worry about the opening round, my friend!
Yeah, but monsters...
Note for the colored challenge spaces: you get bonus points as long as the themes fit (for the green/red/blue/brown spaces). For the pink/orange/yellow/purple spots, I have to genuinely love what I'm hearing to award bonus points (as it's easy enough to send for a given year/decade/etc.). For those who got 8 spaces, it's up to you to participate, but those bonus points might come in hand at the very end of the game...
Gonna have to read up on this without beers in me.
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In the words of the infamous Loaf... two out of three ain't bad. I read thru mine, skimmed a few others (will ready all tomorrow at the airport). Glad I nailed 2 of them! I think you're spot on with the description for all three, and I forgive you for your Threshold-fail.
If I got it right, I will land either on yellow (3 songs same year) or orange (same decade)? But I don't *have* to play those themes, right?
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Math:
Dacul's score total is 22.4, not 22.5. Which means he should get 7 moves, not 8 :corn
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:lol
Monsters (eliminations) might come after round 3 but if I'm having enough fun by then I won't have them 'cause I'm enjoying everybody's stuff so far.
If I got it right, I will land either on yellow (3 songs same year) or orange (same decade)? But I don't *have* to play those themes, right?
Correct. You don't HAVE to, but I decided last week that all bonus points earned will be tallied up at the end of the game, so even if someone's lagging behind in points, any bonus points could make or break someone's lead. :biggrin:
Parama is absolutely correct, I noticed I didn't have Sacul's totally correct when I posted - good eye. Updated. This is a lot of fucking work :lol
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Happy with that start.
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Wow, lot to process.
First, KTLX: I'm cold here in New England, so I'm heading SOUTH.
Couple thoughts:
- John Denver gets a lot of flack, but beyond the dopey glasses and the faux-nature boy persona, that man's voice is GOLD. Smooth as goose shit through a tin horn. "Sunshine On My Shoulders" is one of my favorite songs of all time.
- Sound of Contact: I think you do, but you know that the singer is Phil Collins' son, right?
- I never put Phil Mogg in with Wetton (one of my favorite singers) but I see what you mean. That whole record is chock full of tasty guitar playing by Michael Schenker. He's so good and so consistent (even if he is kind of an odd guy).
- AC/DC was a shot in the dark; TAC has said a couple times now, and he's right, that there are better songs. But that song is sort of a favorite; I have a version by Joan Jett - she doesn't change the gender, and it's endearing - that is just as good. They released remastered versions of Desolation Boulevard and Sweet FA (Sweet Fanny Adams) and they both have almost an entire album of additional material. It's so good.
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I love The Sweet. Sweet FA is a great song. Love Pat Benatar's version of No You Don't.
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I also really surprised ACDC scored that well. Perhaps that's just because I'm not a fan at all.
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I'm surprised and I AM a fan. :lol
May have to dig out some old Slade....
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I'm surprised too and I scored the bitch! Don't underestimate simple, straight to the point, fun music... I love that stuff.
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Both the orange and yellow spaces seem quite easy categories to try and gain some bonus points.
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How so?
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Both the orange and yellow spaces seem quite easy categories to try and gain some bonus points.
If I like the songs enough - 9 or higher - then sure. Maybe. :)
I added that I had to like them enough in order to get bonus points because simply sending a song from a given year or decade takes no effort, whereas the rest require some thought, so... yeah. I gotta really like those songs to award a bonus.
I'll admit they're not the most creative but I didn't want to make this even more complex than it already sounds, I just hope it works (ie doesn't frustrate anyone).
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I found out the other day that the doctor on the reality TV show Botched! and sometimes panelist on the show The Doctors - Dr. Terry DuBrow - is actually the brother of the former (and deceased) singer of Quiet Riot, Kevin DuBrow.
(Triggered of course by the Slade reference.)
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Both the orange and yellow spaces seem quite easy categories to try and gain some bonus points.
If I like the songs enough - 9 or higher - then sure. Maybe. :)
I added that I had to like them enough in order to get bonus points because simply sending a song from a given year or decade takes no effort, whereas the rest require some thought, so... yeah. I gotta really like those songs to award a bonus.
I'll admit they're not the most creative but I didn't want to make this even more complex than it already sounds, I just hope it works (ie doesn't frustrate anyone).
Okay, that changes things then.
How so?
Three songs from same year and decade is easy but Kattelox just changed that, which is fair enough.
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Blew it in two roulettes in a row, nice. :lol My score is very in character so far though.
I'll post my move when I get home today.
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Well damn :lol tbh I was correct in not sending that Beth Gibbons record on your previous roulette, I'll be more careful now.
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Wow, I am absolutely floored that those songs did as well as they did. I mean I love all those songs, but sometimes when you send what you love in a roulette you just don't know what's going to come back.
I'll move south and south.
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Wow, I would have thought The Doorway would do better than a 7.0, but I'll take it regardless. Gklad you dug Agent Fresco, they're truly a unique band. Their debut contains a bunch of gems, though some of them contain 'screaming'. Their second album is quite different - and really good too. I usually go with See Hell in roulettes, because it concise, catchy and short, but I have sent A Long Time Listening before too.
I'll move south, to the orange tile.
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Damn it, I was about to send for the next round, but then noticed at the last second that Silversun Pickups is banned.... :censored
Back to the drawing board...
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I'm so happy you liked the two tunes I considered risky, and I can take that reaction to the Manowar song.
Yes, Anthem is indeed from a musical (Chess), but I gave you only the singer's name 'cause I wanted you to listen to it unbiased. No wonder you loved the lyrics (Tim Rice wrote them), while you would be amused to know the guys responsible for the music are Bjorn Ulvaeus and Bernie Andersson, i.e. the male half of ABBA.
Always going south and tempted to keep up the ballads/songs I sing in real life theme.
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Wow, I wasn't expecting Apparat to be the one you liked the most but I'm glad it worked. And to answer to your question, that whole album is in that same vein so you should like it enough. I honestly thought Pagan's Mind would be more up your alley since you like the cheese but apparently I was wrong so I'll just keep trying more experimental stuff.
The Wizard from the South looks at the crossroads wondering what the future holds for him. Home beckons. Images of friends and family flow through his mind bringing feelings of warmth and comfort, however he knows the adventure is just beginning. He decides to take the path that takes him farther north in hopes of finding something new and exciting up ahead.
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As I travel my 5 steps my mead traveling horse was startled by a level 3 troll named "Winger." Winger was clipped by my mead horse who was 17 years old and some mead was spilled.
I head north heading for and with a heartache.
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Sent. I'll just move south too.
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As I travel my 5 steps my mead traveling horse was startled by a level 3 troll named "Winger." Winger was clipped by my mead horse who was 17 years old and some mead was spilled.
I head north heading for and with a heartache.
I'm sure the King Of The Wolves will come miles away from no man's land, finding the troll hangin' on in a state of emergency but there are better days coming.
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:lol
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Sent
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As I travel my 5 steps my mead traveling horse was startled by a level 3 troll named "Winger." Winger was clipped by my mead horse who was 17 years old and some mead was spilled.
I head north heading for and with a heartache.
I'm sure the King Of The Wolves will come miles away from no man's land, finding the troll hangin' on in a state of emergency but there are better days coming.
... in 17 moves.
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I wonder if I should just continue the path to elimination, go for the yellow spot and send three songs from the same album. :lol
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As the King of Wolves moves south, Alithia decides to head north… he’s a treacherous and dangerous King, whereas Shmegland is soft and adorable - posing no threat to Alithia’s course and deceit. It has been exhausting for Alithia, keeping up his ruse even for just this brief initial period. He seeks a location to camp so he can relax this masquerade. He was nearly revealed earlier by Scipline, but luckily Alithia’s weak owl impersonation fooled the simple drunkard from Islay.
Upon reaching the yellow lands (and letting EVERYTHING mellow), he rolls weed from his pouch, then reaches further into his satchel to plan and chart his next move.
<Dungeon Master… I implore you to roll an 8-sided die and give me my result>
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Flawless victory.
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As I reach the fork in the road, I see half of my companions take the road south, while Alithia and King of Shmeglands are heading north. As I reached for my weather-beaten lute last evening by the fire, I heard a distinct muttering from a few of my companions. They were shaking their heads and saying "oh no". Perhaps that's a sign I should head north, too.
My score for the next round is 1d4 out 10.
(going for the yellow spot)
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"Alithia" takes a long drag, and inhales deeply. He fears not what path Scipline takes, as he's fooled him once already; a second time won't be difficult. Elite - commonly referred to as Elite The Tardy by those that know him - won't arrive at the yellow camp for days. From afar, Evermind is seen heading North. He may be of use as a trusted confident, spinning a tale to the others that distracts them from finding out Alithia's truth.
<roll that fuckin die, Dungeon Master>
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As a side-note, as prog-rock tanked and Serious Black got 9.5... I'm going metal route now.
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And so they split. Some were given lemons to make lemonade, others oranges to make ... gatorade, the bumbling drunken buffoon guessed.
Pity. The lady paladin was a fine piece of ass, and Scipline of Lagavulin is a man who knows a real woman when he sees one.
OOC: C'mon DM, a focking Spot Check, even with a -15 penalty for drunken state and very tiny dick to spot?
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As a side-note, as prog-rock tanked and Serious Black got 9.5... I'm going metal route now.
Yeah, but prog rock kicked all kinds of ass his last roulette just a few months back.
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As a side-note, as prog-rock tanked and Serious Black got 9.5... I'm going metal route now.
Yeah, but prog rock kicked all kinds of ass his last roulette just a few months back.
I know! I sent a lot of it too.
You're probably going to like my picks for this round. I went with songs from 2015.
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Sent.
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Wow DnD and Roulettes combined! I should pay more attentions to these boards...
Awesome idea!
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Wow DnD and Roulettes combined! I should pay more attentions to these boards...
Awesome idea!
Cross Home and collect $200.00.
Dammit. Wrong game.
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Go directly to jail.
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I'll move south and south.
Wasting no time, I immediately leave camp, not bothering to see which direction anyone else is going. I've gone my own from the very beginning, why should I change that now? I quickly come upon my first decision in my travels. I quickly decide to head south. I come upon a forest that is unnaturally orange in hue. This is a bad omen. I do not wish to enter this place of foul magic and begin looking for a pathway around, when I notice the King of Wolves in the distance heading my direction. I do not wish to confront him again after what transpired last time. Before he sees me I dart in to the forest. Once in the middle I find 2 pathways, one to the east and one to the south. I head south again, hoping to have escaped notice of the Wolf King. I walk till dark, making sure I'm well outside of the orange forest and make camp off the side of the roadway. A while later I notice Sir Jethro making camp on the other side of the road. I fall asleep wondering what the significance of the orange forest was and why was the King of Wolves so interested in it.
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Go directly to the dungeon.
FTFY
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Wow DnD and Roulettes combined! I should pay more attentions to these boards...
Awesome idea!
I haven't seen this many nerds with boners since Rush played 2112 in it's entirety.
Or should I say:
Nary has this bard seen as many hale Princes and hardy Kings debauched in the face of spirit and gamesmanship, than hence Bards Lerxst, Pratt and Dirk marshalled their wagons across the deep brown plain, singing tales of music, war, and times of freedom lost.
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I fucking love you guys
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I fucking love you guys
Love me enough to roll that 1d8
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I fucking love you guys
Love me enough to roll that 1d8
You rolled 6. You got so high you forgot to start a fire before falling asleep.
I maybe haven't read everything in the last several posts before writing this. :neverusethis:
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”Alitalia” snores so loudly he wakes himself up, realizing he’s got pasties and the munchies. “Maybe I should start a fire while I’m up.” He takes a swig of water and eats some dried deer jerky, then falls asleep without starting a fire, hearing the faint howls of animals in the distance as the sun sets. He sleeps soundly dreaming of heat, ventilation, and air conditions.
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I was so hoping that was gonna end with "and boning your mom" to fit the avatar, alas... it was not meant to be. Perhaps another day.
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The King of Wolves ventures directly south like Kip Winger on a 17 year old heading for the promised land. While setting off on this unknown quest he wonders if the king should become the lone wolf to focus on victory and survival. With many other heading in the same direction, while others circling, the needs for survival are paramount and the only person one should trust is himself. A man is not a man who needs to follows and while I am the King and lead the pack, there comes a time where he needs to walk his road alone without distraction. Trust no one but oneself. I was once thrown to the wolves and came back leading the pack, my time has come.
He stumbles across an orange haze but decides to not take any notice or try and discover what the orange may mean. To the wolf orange represents sun, which is his enemy. I am a wolf of the night and must be unseen and hidden. I stick to the plan and look to find a place to hide and rest awaiting the next part of the journey.
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That's what Kings are for.
Dear Penthouse forum,
"It was like no other night. I was alone on my throne. I called for mead. I didn't know 3 jugs would show up. I slowly took all three jugs in my hand. Since I was a King, I could handle them and my sword.
The throne was never the same after this night."
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TAC, for he is totally lost..
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As Owl Screech sleeps, he dreams of songs from times long past.......Or is that Sir Jethro across the dirt road attempting to play music in his camp.
Sent
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I'll move downwards, taking the path towards the nearest orange tile.
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I'll move downwards, taking the path towards the nearest orange tile.
Thy path to Florida.
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I'll move downwards, taking the path towards the nearest orange tile.
Thy path to Florida.
World of the mouse.
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Jeeze I'm tired. I hope I didn't screw this up.
TAC: 2 spaces south
Sacul: 3 spaces south (challenge: 3 from same decade)
Indiscipline: 3 spaces south (challenge: 3 from same decade)
Evermind: 3 spaces north (challenge: 3 from same year)
Elite: 3 spaces south (challenge: 3 from same decade)
kingshmegland: 3 spaces north (challenge: 3 from same year)
wolfking: 3 spaces south (challenge: 3 from same decade)
jingle.boy: 3 spaces north (challenge: 3 from same year)
Nekov: 4 spaces north
Stadler: 4 spaces south
Puppies: 4 spaces south
(https://i.imgur.com/d5T16ne.png)
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Jeeze I'm tired. I hope I didn't screw this up.
TAC: 2 spaces south
Sacul: 3 spaces south (challenge: 3 from same decade)
Indiscipline: 3 spaces south (challenge: 3 from same decade)
Evermind: 3 spaces north (challenge: 3 from same year)
Elite: 3 spaces south (challenge: 3 from same decade)
kingshmegland: 3 spaces north (challenge: 3 from same year)
wolfking: 3 spaces south (challenge: 3 from same decade)
jingle.boy: 3 spaces north (challenge: 3 from same year)
Nekov: 4 spaces north
Stadler: 4 spaces south
Puppies: 4 spaces south
(https://i.imgur.com/d5T16ne.png)
Now I' m confused. Maybe I missed something.
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Explain, and I shall try to help.
(You're not required to take the challenge, but it's there for note. I just need to know when you submit if you're doing it or not)
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That’s the number of spots after the fork in the road.
Will send as soon as I get my laptop back online.
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That’s the number of spots after the fork in the road.
Oh, that makes sense now.
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Mental note: Being smart is not a requirement to become king of wolves...
:neverusethis:
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Scipline, lost in the orange wilderness, takes a look around at the fine bunch of adventurers fate and a fork in the road have elected to make his merry companions. One regal predator, a rather pale fella sporting a jeweled noose around his neck, and a soft-spoken scholar covered in stats tattoos continously sending song scrolls via strange mutant birds. The jovial assclown knows how to break the ice and bond in debauchery with some card gaming:
"Solamnia Hold'em, anyone?"
"Growwwwwwwlllllpissoff, mate. I'm hunting for young virgins", replied the noble night hunter.
The other two strangers, although acknowledging the call with a glance, never answered.
Suddenly, strange echoes far beyond the orange forest reach the bumbling bard's fine ears:
"I tell you, LET'S MAKE THE KINGDOM GREAT AGAIN!"
"Whatever, man. Can I have my owl familiar back now?"
Someone must have crossed the haunted woods safe. It means Scipline can camp here, spending the night drinking, thinking about what the fock to sing later, and fantasising about the ladypaladin - what was her name, again? Airinuit?
three days and three nights passed, when suddenly the hangman and the scholar speak in unison:
"Yeah, why not, man. I love cards"
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:lol
I have a small correction to make to the image tonight but I'm glad people seem to be having fun with this ridiculous idea.
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Can we have a hangmanen or are we still waiting on Sacul and Elite?
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I'm still waiting for a couple submissions yeah, and a couple resends.
And yeah those two specifically :lol
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Guilty!
Gonna send as soon as my team's football match is over!
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Gonna send as soon as my team's football match is over!
What team would that be?
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AS Roma, kicking off in one minute.
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Sent some good stuff from this decade.
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Everything I sent is over 40 years old :biggrin:
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AS Roma, kicking off in one minute.
That game is not worth the shame of sending after sacul :lol
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:lol Only if we lose!
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Taking bets on when Elite sends.
I can't do hangman during the day anyway with this new job. Next week I'll be back in Indi so I can, kinda.
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:lol Only if we lose!
I feel reasonably confident that you'll manage to a protect a lead against 10-men CSKA Moscow.
EDIT: Seems like you did!
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We (roughly) did, mate ... and nice to meet you!
Sent in link format 'cause I'm in a hurry and don't want to further hold out hangmama, but I can send you the files later if you wish, Katt.
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Poop, I forgot to send. Doing it now!
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Poop, Doing it now!
TMI!
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Poop, Doing it now!
Everybody poops. I think there's a book on this subject.
TMI!
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C'mon elite!!
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I think he's still pooping.
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We! Want! Hangmanen!!!
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Poop, Doing it now!
Everybody poops. I think there's a book on this subject.
TMI!
Always fascinating how people manage to screw up quotes. :P
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^ wow!
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I just realised I have to resend two songs. Sorry for the hold up. 8am and I'm at work. Let's see what's hidden in my music folder on my work computer. That might have to do haha.
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No worries folks, I can't do hangman for a few hours minimum anyway.
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:sadpanda: :'( :(
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Just resent.
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Just remembered Chad needs to send. We've almost got 'em all.
Sorry if it's a hassle for people to send 3 different artists each round, although you do have the option of sending 2 or even 3 by the same artist if you're not taking a challenge panel. A reminder of where we're at:
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Poop, Doing it now!
Everybody poops. I think there's a book on this subject.
TMI!
Always fascinating how people manage to screw up quotes. :P
:splodetard:
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LoL, yeah I was responding on my phone and I messed it up.
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Poop, Doing it now!
Everybody poops. I think there's a book on this subject.
TMI!
Always fascinating how people manage to screw up quotes. :P
:splodetard:
LoL, yeah I was responding on my phone and I messed it up.
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So weird, that
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Just remembered Chad needs to send. We've almost got 'em all.
I have an email in my sent items from about 20 hours ago. Sync'd it up when I got home at 1am this morning. I'll re-send it.
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Let the games begin!
A. ???
1. _________ - _____ __________
2. _____ ____ - _________
3. ________ - __ ________ _____ (____ _______)
B. ???
1. _______ _______ - __________
2. ____ ____ _____ - ____ ____ ___ _____
3. _____ _____ - _______
C. ???
1. _____ __ _____ - _____ __ ___
2. __________ - ________ __ _______
3. _________ - __________
D. ???
1. _____ ______ - ___ _____
2. ______ __ ____ - _____ __ _______
3. _______ - ______ ________
E. ???
1. ____ - ___ ________
2. _____ ______ - ____ __ ___ ______
3. _________ _____ - ____ _____ ____
F. ???
1. _________ - ___ ____ (_______)
2. ____ - _________ ________
3. ________ - ____ ___ ____
G. ???
1. ____ ___ _ ___ - ____ __ _ _____ ____ __ _ ____
2. ___ - _ _____ ______ ___
3. _______ - ____ _______
H. ???
1. _____ ____ - _______
2. ____ _____ - _____
3. _________ - _______
I. ???
1. _____ _____ - _______ __ _______
2. _____ ____ - ____ __ ________
3. ____ _______ - ________
J. ???
1. ___ ____ - ____ (____ ____)
2. _____ _____ - ___ ____ ________
3. ________ ______ - ________
K. ???
1. _____ - ___ ___ ____ ___ ______
2. ____ ______ __________ - _______ _______
3. ____ ______ __________ - ___ _______/________ _______
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T
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A
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A. ???
1. __a_ta__a - __t__ ___a___a__
2. _____ __a_ - _a_____a_
3. T__a_a__ - A_ _____a__ ___a_ (___a _____t_)
B. ???
1. ___a___ _______ - __________
2. ____ ____ _a___ - T___ ___t t__ __a__
3. _a___ _____ - _a_a___
C. ???
1. _____ __ __a__ - ____t __ ___
2. _______a__ - T_______ __ __t____
3. ____t_a__ - ______t____
D. ???
1. A___a ___t__ - T__ ____t
2. ___a__ __ T___ - _a___ __ _______
3. __at___ - ___a__ _____a__
E. ???
1. ____ - ___ ________
2. _____ ______ - ____ __ ___ ______
3. _a_______ ____t - ____ T__t_ ____
F. ???
1. _a_______ - __a _a__ (_a_____)
2. ____ - _t_______ ________
3. ________ - __t_ t__ ____
G. ???
1. T___ _a_ _ A__ - ____ __ A _____ ____ __ A _a__
2. A_T - A T____ ___t__ _a_
3. _______ - _a_t __a__t_
H. ???
1. ___a_ ____ - _______
2. ____ _____ - _____
3. _________ - _____a_
I. ???
1. __a__ _a__a - __a____ __ ___a__a
2. ___a_ ____ - ____ At ________
3. ____ _______ - _ta_____
J. ???
1. T__ ___t - ____ (__a_ _a__)
2. _____ _____ - ___ ____ ________
3. ______t_ ______ - _a______
K. ???
1. _____ - T__ _a_ __t_ T__ _a____
2. ____ __a___ ______t___ - _____t_ _____a_
3. ____ __a___ ______t___ - T__ T______/T_______ _______
Guessed letters: T A
TAC waits 1 turn
Puppies waits 2 turns
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D time
One of the artists is A.C.T.
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Mother fucker, whoever sent Teramaze - An Ordinary Dream (Enla Momento) Imma gonna kick your ass!
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Shmegland is the G grouping, and sent ACT.
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ACT is Wolfking and Teramaze is Kingshmegland.
Or vise versa. ;D
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Mother fucker, whoever sent Teramaze - An Ordinary Dream (Enla Momento) Imma gonna kick your ass!
Wait, Teramaze isn't banned?
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Teramaze indeed isn't banned. Damn @ how fast some of these got got. Ya'll fuckers know each other well, huh?
A. ???
1. __a_ta__a - __t__ D__a___a__
2. __d__ __a_ - _a_____ad
3. Teramaze - An Ordinary Dream (Enla Momento)
B. ???
1. ___a___ ___d___ - __d_______
2. ____ ____ _a___ - T___ ___t t__ __a__
3. Da__d _____ - _a_a___
C. ???
1. ___d_ __ __a__ - ____t __ ___
2. ____d__a__ - T___d___ __ __t____
3. ____t_a__ - ______t____
D. ???
1. A__da ___t__ - T__ ___dt
2. ___a__ __ T___ - _a___ __ _______
3. __at___ - _d_a_d ___d_a__
E. ???
1. ___d - ___ ________
2. _____ ___d__ - ____ __ ___ ______
3. _a_______ ____t - ____ T__t_ ____
F. ???
1. _add_____ - __a _a__ (_a_____)
2. ____ - _t_______ ________
3. _______d - __t_ t__ ____
G. kingshmegland
1. T___ Da_ _ A__ - ____ __ A _____ ____ __ A _a__
2. A.C.T. - A T____ ___t_d _a_
3. _______ - _a_t __a__t_
H. ???
1. ___a_ ____ - _______
2. ____ _____ - _____
3. _________ - ____da_
I. ???
1. __a__ _a__a - __a____ __ ___a__a
2. ___a_ ____ - ____ At ________
3. ____ _______ - _ta_____
J. ???
1. T__ ___t - _d__ (__a_ _a__)
2. _____ _____ - ___ ____ ________
3. ______t_ ____d_ - _a______
K. ???
1. _____ - T__ _a_ __t_ T__ _a____
2. ____ __a___ ______t___ - _____t_ D____a_
3. ____ __a___ ______t___ - T__ T______/T_______ _______
Guessed letters: T A D
Puppies waits 1 turn
Parama waits 2 turns
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The A.C.T song is A Truly Gifted Man.
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Kaddisfly - Via Rail (Janvier)
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E
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R
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M
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ACT is Wolfking and Teramaze is Kingshmegland.
Or vise versa. ;D
I don't think I've heard a single ACT song. There are better songs on that Teramaze album IMO.
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A. ???
1. __a_ta_ma - E_ter Dream__a_e
2. _rde_ __a_ - Ra_e__ead
3. Teramaze - An Ordinary Dream (Enla Momento)
B. ???
1. ___a__e ___d__r - __der___er
2. ___e ____ _a___ - T___ ___t t_e __a_e
3. Da__d ____e - _a_ar__
C. ???
1. __rd_ __ __a__ - ____t __ ___
2. ____d__a_e - T___der_ __ E_tre_e
3. ____tmare - _er_e_t___e
D. ???
1. Ar_da __rte_ - T_e _e_dt
2. __ea__ __ T__e - _a___ __ ______e
3. __at___ - Ed_ard M_rdra_e
E. ???
1. __rd - _e_ __r_____
2. _____ __rde_ - _e__ __ __r _er_e_
3. _a_______ ____t - __e_ Tr_t_ __e_
F. ???
1. Kaddisfly - Via Rail (Janvier)
2. M__e - _t______m ____r_me
3. __re___d - __t_ t_e __re
G. kingshmegland
1. T___ Da_ _ A_e - M_re __ A ___m_ _e__ __ A _a__
2. A.C.T. - A Truly Gifted Man
3. E______ - _a_t _ra__t_
H. ???
1. _r_a_ _ee_ - _____e_
2. ____ M__e_ - M____
3. ___r_____ - ____da_
I. ???
1. _ra__ _a__a - _ea__e_ e_ Re_a__a
2. _r_a_ _ee_ - ____ At ___r_e__
3. ____ _r_m___ - _tar_e__
J. ???
1. T__ ___t - Ed_e (__a_ _a__)
2. E____ _____ - ___ ____ M___e__e
3. ____rete ____de - _a_____e
K. ???
1. _ee__ - T_e Ma_ __t_ T_e _ammer
2. __re Rea___ Re____t___ - _____t_ D_m__ae
3. __re Rea___ Re____t___ - T__ T______/T_em____ _______
Guessed letters: T A D E R M
jingle waits 2 turns
Puppies waits 1 turn
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C
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Enter Dreamscape
David Bowie
Nightmare
H and I entered the same artist for one of theirs too haha
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Pure Reason Revolution - Bullits Dominae
and another song by them
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Pure Reason Revolution - Bullits Dominae
and another song by them
That a good song.
I'm pretty sure group H is Stadler
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The Man With the Hammer
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The Man With the Hammer
That's Leech
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Muse?
Thats all I got.
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Muse?
Stockholm Syndrome
The David Bowie song is Lazarus
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The David Bowie batch is Sacul
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D is TAC. Arida Vortex - The Veldt.
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Lord - New Horizons
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Lord - New Horizons
Probably Chad's.
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It's Phantasma / Enter Dreamscape... good call with the Englund participation. I had it on my short list.
Group A is probably Evermind. If not, then Puppies, and he's just being cheeky with the 'Teramaze isn't banned' comment.
J has got to be Stadler with the Concrete Blonde submission. The only two songs that fit are Caroline or Valentine... but letters are missing??
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This Day & Age - More of a Climb and Less of a Walk
Dammit King you cheating bastard :getoffmylawn:
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:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
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Mother fucker, whoever sent Teramaze - An Ordinary Dream (Enla Momento) Imma gonna kick your ass!
As I said, I was pretty sure you'll like my songs this round. :)
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I can't update the hangman til tonight unfortunately but yeah there's a whole lot of correctness up in this bitch, good job.
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The Cult - Edie (Ciao Baby)
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Uriah Heep - Look at Yourself
King Crimson - Starless
The Wizard from the South, probably.
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Orden Ogan - Ravenhead
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Uriah Heep - Look at Yourself
King Crimson - Starless
The Wizard from the South, probably.
I would have guessed that was you. So maybe Stadler sent those
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Stadler would never betray Fracture.
We have a phoney-fogey mole in our midst! :D
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:lol
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King Crimson - Starless
this is one of the best songs ever
no hyperbole
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Two people sent Uriah Heep?
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King Crimson - Starless
this is one of the best songs ever
no hyperbole
:hefdaddy
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Stadler would never betray Fracture.
We have a phoney-fogey mole in our midst! :D
This is so accurate, it's almost scary.
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The Man With the Hammer
I've been called that before...
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Dammit.
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:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Stads,
You and TAC could work together on tiny projects with your tiny tools.
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I have the exact same level in my garage. :loser:
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:rollin
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Hey give me I
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I'm finally home so I'll update after I do real life shit and relax for a bit. :biggrin:
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Might want to scan this and guess more letters :)
A. Evermind
1. Phantasma - Enter Dreamscape
2. Orden Ogan - Ravenhead
3. Teramaze - An Ordinary Dream (Enla Momento)
B. Sacul
1. ___a__e ___d__r - __derc__er
2. _i_e I_c_ _ai__ - T_i_ I__t t_e __ace
3. David Bowie - Lazarus
C. ???
1. __rd_ __ __ac_ - ____t __ ___
2. C___d__a_e - T___der_ __ E_treme
3. Nightmare - _er_e_ti__e
D. TAC
1. Arida Vortex - The Veldt
2. Oceans of Time - _a___ __ _i_e__e
3. _iat___ - Ed_ard M_rdra_e
E. ???
1. Lord - New Horizons
2. _i___ __rde_ - _e__ i_ __r _er_e_
3. _a_i__i__ __i_t - __e_ Tr_t_ _ie_
F. ???
1. Kaddisfly - Via Rail (Janvier)
2. Muse - Stockholm Syndrome
3. Firewind - Into the Fire
G. kingshmegland
1. This Day & Age - More Of A Climb, Less Of A Walk
2. A.C.T. - A Truly Gifted Man
3. Ec_____ - _a_t _ra_it_
H. ???
1. Uriah Heep - Choices
2. ____ Mi_e_ - M__ic
3. _c_r_i___ - ___ida_
I. ???
1. _ra__ _a__a - _eac_e_ e_ Re_a_ia
2. Uriah Heep - Look At Yourself
3. King Crimson - Starless
J. Stadler
1. The Cult - Edie (Ciao Baby)
2. E____ _____ - ___ _i__ Mic_e__e
3. Concrete Blonde - Caroline
K. ???
1. Leech - The Man With The Hammer
2. Pure Reason Revolution - Bullits Dominae
3. Pure Reason Revolution - T_e T___c__/Trem__i__ _i_____
Guessed letters: TIMECARD
Parama waits 2 turns
wolfking waits 1 turn
Still not figured out: Nekov, Puppies, Indiscipline, my favorite Canadian, Elite, and wolfking
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Oceans of Time
Firewind
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The Firewind is Into the Fire, killer tune.
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Uriah Heep- Choices John Lawton era!
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All correct, will update.
There are a few bands that I am still very surprised have not been sent at all yet, both in last roulette *and* this one. I'd like to see if anybody hits them.
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Lord is J Boy
Nightmare-Serpentine is Wolfking
Uriah Heep is Indiscipline
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Lord is J Boy
Nightmare-Serpentine is Wolfking
You're not the best at this game are you Tim?
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No, not really. :lol
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The Oceans of Time is Walls of Silence. Excellent tune.
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Lord is J Boy
Nightmare-Serpentine is Wolfking
Oh you're so close it hurts.
Uriah Heep is Indiscipline
Two people sent Uriah Heep!
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A. Evermind
1. Phantasma - Enter Dreamscape
2. Orden Ogan - Ravenhead
3. Teramaze - An Ordinary Dream (Enla Momento)
B. Sacul
1. S_sa__e S__d__r - __derc__er
2. _i_e I_c_ _ai_s - T_is Is_t t_e __ace
3. David Bowie - Lazarus
C. ???
1. __rds __ __ac_ - ___st __ ___
2. C___dsca_e - T___ders __ E_treme
3. Nightmare - Serpentine
D. TAC
1. Arida Vortex - The Veldt
2. Oceans of Time - Walls of Silence
3. _iat___ - Ed_ard M_rdra_e
E. ???
1. Lord - New Horizons
2. _i___ __rde_ - _e__ i_ __r _er_e_
3. _a_is_i__ __i_t - __e_ Tr_t_ _ies
F. ???
1. Kaddisfly - Via Rail (Janvier)
2. Muse - Stockholm Syndrome
3. Firewind - Into the Fire
G. kingshmegland
1. This Day & Age - More Of A Climb, Less Of A Walk
2. A.C.T. - A Truly Gifted Man
3. Ec_____ - _ast _ra_it_
H. Indiscipline
1. Uriah Heep - Choices
2. ____ Mi_es - M_sic
3. Sc_r_i__s - ___ida_
I. ???
1. _ra__ _a__a - _eac_es e_ Re_a_ia
2. Uriah Heep - Look At Yourself
3. King Crimson - Starless
J. Stadler
1. The Cult - Edie (Ciao Baby)
2. E____ _____ - ___ _i__ Mic_e__e
3. Concrete Blonde - Caroline
K. ???
1. Leech - The Man With The Hammer
2. Pure Reason Revolution - Bullits Dominae
3. Pure Reason Revolution - T_e T___c__/Trem__i__ _i____s
Guessed letters: TIMECARDS
Sacul waits 2 turns
Parama waits 1 turn
Still not figured out: Nekov, Puppies, Indiscipline, my favorite Canadian, Elite, and wolfking
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Susanne Sundfor - Undercover
Cloudscape
song title looks like When Truth Lies?
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Nekov sent the K batch.
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Nekov sent the K batch.
Nekov is into Special K?!
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John Miles - Music
Scorpions
Lords of Black
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Even if he hadn't told me, I'd know New Horizons was Wolfking. Still the 2nd best song I ever received in a roulette.
Viathyn / Edward Mordrake
Susanne Sundfor
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Lords of Black would be Jingle, yes?
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A. Evermind
1. Phantasma - Enter Dreamscape
2. Orden Ogan - Ravenhead
3. Teramaze - An Ordinary Dream (Enla Momento)
B. Sacul
1. Susanne Sundfor - Undercover
2. Nine Inch Nails - This Isn't The Place
3. David Bowie - Lazarus
C. jingle.boy
1. Lords of Black - ___st __ ___
2. Cloudscape - T___ders __ E_treme
3. Nightmare - Serpentine
D. TAC
1. Arida Vortex - The Veldt
2. Oceans of Time - Walls of Silence
3. Viathyn - Edward Mordrake
E. wolfking
1. Lord - New Horizons
2. _i___ __rde_ - _e__ i_ __r _er_e_
3. _a_is_i__ __i_t - When Truth Lies
F. ???
1. Kaddisfly - Via Rail (Janvier)
2. Muse - Stockholm Syndrome
3. Firewind - Into the Fire
G. kingshmegland
1. This Day & Age - More Of A Climb, Less Of A Walk
2. A.C.T. - A Truly Gifted Man
3. Echolyn - Past Gravity
H. Indiscipline
1. Uriah Heep - Choices
2. John Miles - Music
3. Scorpions - Holiday
I. ???
1. _ra__ _a__a - _eac_es e_ Re_a_ia
2. Uriah Heep - Look At Yourself
3. King Crimson - Starless
J. Stadler
1. The Cult - Edie (Ciao Baby)
2. E____ _____ - ___ _i__ Mic_e__e
3. Concrete Blonde - Caroline
K. Nekov
1. Leech - The Man With The Hammer
2. Pure Reason Revolution - Bullits Dominae
3. Pure Reason Revolution - T_e T___c__/Trem__i__ _i____s
Guessed letters: TIMECARDS
Sacul waits 2 turns
Parama waits 1 turn
Still not figured out: Puppies, Elite
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Lords of Black would be Jingle, yes?
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Echolyn - Past Gravity
Nine Inch Nails - This isn't the place
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Scorpions-Holiday
How are Scorps and Firewind not banned??
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I've never heard a Scorpions album. I think I know like 8 songs thanks to classic rock radio but that's it, and if I only know 'the hits' by a band then they're totally free to send.
I have heard Firewind before but they're not banned - my RYM only has one of their albums, and I can't remember anything about it other than the first three songs which I really like.
Updated.
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Wolfking is Group E.
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Echolyn - Past Gravity
Correct.
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Wolfking is Group E.
Process of elimination never fails. ;D
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Whatever works, man!
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Scorpions-Holiday
How are Scorps and Firewind not banned??
Yeah, I believe it's the second time I see Scorpions being used in roulettes. The first time was when I sent them to Bolsters.
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We need some letters, so how about a P :corn
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Frank Zappa - Peaches en Regalia.
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I is puppies, the other one Elite
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The Cloudscape is Thunders of Extreme.
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I is puppies, the other one Elite
Yes
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Give me an O
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I is puppies, the other one Elite
Whoever is, he's group I as Incredible Indiscipline Impression. I love those songs :D
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Scorpions-Holiday
How are Scorps and Firewind not banned??
Yeah, I believe it's the second time I see Scorpions being used in roulettes. The first time was when I sent them to Bolsters.
The Scorpions are excellent for a roulette, because they're kind of like the Stones or Rush, in that they have at least four distinct "eras" that are fairly distinct from one another. The early psychedelic years (the first two records), the mid-Hendrix years (the Roth records), the hair-metal years (Lovedrive through... say, Crazy World) and the recent "Social activist/farewell tour" version.
You play something off Lonesome Crow or Fly To The Rainbow, and if you don't recognize Klaus' voice (and on LC that's a real possibility) you wouldn't know it was the Scorpions.
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Farewell Tour Era :lol
They've actually managed to make an era out of a farewell.
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Farewell Tour Era :lol
They've actually managed to make an era out of a farewell.
When did we transition to Kiss?
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I swear the last time I saw KISS (2000??) it was a farewell tour.
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Farewell Tour Era :lol
They've actually managed to make an era out of a farewell.
When did we transition to Kiss?
You hurt me.
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Farewell Tour Era :lol
They've actually managed to make an era out of a farewell.
When did we transition to Kiss?
You hurt me.
Truth hurts, eh?
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Scorpions-Holiday
How are Scorps and Firewind not banned??
Yeah, I believe it's the second time I see Scorpions being used in roulettes. The first time was when I sent them to Bolsters.
The Scorpions are excellent for a roulette, because they're kind of like the Stones or Rush, in that they have at least four distinct "eras" that are fairly distinct from one another. The early psychedelic years (the first two records), the mid-Hendrix years (the Roth records), the hair-metal years (Lovedrive through... say, Crazy World) and the recent "Social activist/farewell tour" version.
You play something off Lonesome Crow or Fly To The Rainbow, and if you don't recognize Klaus' voice (and on LC that's a real possibility) you wouldn't know it was the Scorpions.
I mean, this is true. Still, both, say, Yellow Raven (slightly later than the albums you mentioned, but still) and, say, Humanity are bliss to my ears.
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No doubt! I didn't say I didn't like the later stuff; I pretty much like everything of the first three eras, and am a fan of Humanity Hour (though in part because I know one of the songwriters).
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Ya'll are close so here's the full list. I also made note of those who are taking the challenge themes; think I got them all. Impressions sometime over the weekend, results probably by Tuesday.
A. Evermind (2015)
1. Phantasma - Enter Dreamscape
2. Orden Ogan - Ravenhead
3. Teramaze - An Ordinary Dream (Enla Momento)
B. Sacul (2010s)
1. Susanne Sundfor - Undercover
2. Nine Inch Nails - This Isn't The Place
3. David Bowie - Lazarus
C. jingle.boy (2016)
1. Lords of Black - Ghost of You
2. Cloudscape - Thunders of Extreme
3. Nightmare - Serpentine
D. TAC
1. Arida Vortex - The Veldt
2. Oceans of Time - Walls of Silence
3. Viathyn - Edward Mordrake
E. wolfking
1. Lord - New Horizons
2. Lizzy Borden - Hell Is For Heroes
3. Vanishing Point - When Truth Lies
F. Elite (2000s)
1. Kaddisfly - Via Rail (Janvier)
2. Muse - Stockholm Syndrome
3. Firewind - Into the Fire
G. kingshmegland
1. This Day & Age - More Of A Climb, Less Of A Walk
2. A.C.T. - A Truly Gifted Man
3. Echolyn - Past Gravity
H. Indiscipline (70s)
1. Uriah Heep - Choices
2. John Miles - Music
3. Scorpions - Holiday
I. Puppies_On_Acid
1. Frank Zappa - Peaches en Regalia
2. Uriah Heep - Look At Yourself
3. King Crimson - Starless
J. Stadler
1. The Cult - Edie (Ciao Baby)
2. Enuff Z'Nuff - Fly High Michelle
3. Concrete Blonde - Caroline
K. Nekov
1. Leech - The Man With The Hammer
2. Pure Reason Revolution - Bullits Dominae
3. Pure Reason Revolution - The Twyncyn/Trembling Willows
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After discovering what songs the other traveler's presented, Owl Screech decided his were the best. Although he would have to keep an eye out for Alithia (righteous he calls himself, yet he associates with the lords of black and nightmares, hypocrite) and that annoying wizard from the south. How can you trust a man without a name...?
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I'm not a Muse fan but SS is a good song.
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Yeah I love Never Enough too
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“Alithia” wakes three days later from his slumber. Wondering ‘who the fock spiked my weed!?!?’
He is startled by what he thinks is someone greeting him with “Good morning to you”, and turns to see the King of Shmegland with a Disney sized turkey leg in his hand, and grease dripping from his majestic beard. “Alithia” offers and upwards head nod, but says nothing. He doesn’t trust that his voice won't betray him.
He sheaths his sword - his ACTUAL sword - and rises to his feet, thinking “Christ this armour is heavy, I’ve got to take it off for a while”. Luckily, there are no monsters in this territory (yet), so he head in to the woods for some privacy, so he may do the needful.
Still groggy from his slumber, he fails to notice that Evrys has also sought some privacy in the same direction - but for a different purpose - until it it too late.
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"My Eyes!!!", he shrieks! Evrys is startled, but unphased; he has a job to finish.
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I was going to post snippets last night but for some of them I don't have much to say without giving them away. So if ya'll can bear with me another day or two, I should have results ready to go Tuesday. Can't guarantee I'll have snippets every round with how much work I put into the results, so this is one of those where I'm passing them.
This round has several artists I've wanted to hear for a long time but didn't know where to start, several songs by artists I'm already a touch familiar with, several artists I've never heard before and I'm loving, and several artists I've never heard before that aren't doing much for me. A motley crew.
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Use it, or lose it.
Fogies will get it.
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"Christ, these lands are deserted. Not only are there no monsters, those I started this journey seem to have vanished. I'm beginning to wonder if Evrys is also in disguise, as he's not much of a talespinner."
"Alithia" removes his armour confident no one is around to discover his well hidden secret.
He craves another hit from his pouch, but doesn't trust that he'll be out for another three days. The screams of "Save me!" haunt him, and the hooch is the only thing that takes his mind off of it. He yearns to continue his quest, but must await a sigul of some sort to know which path will lead to his destination, and the pending confrontation he knows he must face.
"Ah... that's it... everyone's hooch is spiked. Perhaps this too is the work of the Dark Wizard. Could his enchantments extend this far?"
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"I've been sitting on thy throne for days. The castle is empty, quiet. I'm too lazy to get my own mead. The wenches are working, and not the way I like them to work. Oh when will the court jester Kattilonious come and dance for me. I must summon him!"
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Kattilonius, a quirky, gaunt man in ragged jester's clothes, peers from behind an ancient oak and suppresses a sickly laugh. The Mountain King, the Dark Wizard, the One Who Sings Doom awaits his report - these sinful, decadent bards will see what they are truly made of in time...
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The Wizard from the South wakes up after a couple of days. He had been warned that the weed from the north was more potent than the one he was used to yet he refused to acknowledge those warnings. His overconfidence has once again betrayed him. His luck however seems to have remained with him as none of his possessions have gone missing. No monsters and no pesky companions have bothered to come near him while he was out. The stench of piss might have something to do with that. Nekov gets up and goes to the nearest stream to wash himself and his clothes, and get his head clear enough to face the hooded figure once again.
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Adopted a new and easier method for determining scores; doing so now. If I don't get results posted tonight you'll have them tomorrow evening guaranteed
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If you got bonus points (BP), they aren't added to your final score until the final round. They'll be tallied separately for now. I've added a single map image in the final results post, so check that and tell me where you'd like to move.
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Making note of the bards and their curious music, Kattilonious the Jester slithered off in the dark of night to alert his master of their diverging paths. As the musicians walked on through verdant fields and dusty roads, they found more opportunities to share their music...
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#11. Indiscipline
Scipline the Indy of Lagavulin saw what his companions had been working on and decided to try his hand at the friendly competition. He also got piss drunk on wine and cracked wise about everyone's mothers.
Uriah Heep - Choices 6.7
Okay, hear me out, it's not bad at all, it's not offensive whatsoever, it's just one of those songs that doesn't resonate with me in any way. I'm left cold by the end of this, which is a strange disappointment because The Wizard is one of my favorite classic rock songs ever and I wanted to really like this, too.
John Miles - Music 7.0
Well, the first 4 minutes kind of... drag. And that's truly what hurts the score here. The last two minutes however start off jaunty and fun, and quickly swell into something sincere and heartfelt and I love it. I wish I could just chop it off at that point and play those 2 minutes on loop. A touch reminiscent of the glory in 'Anthem' from round 1, but it's only a hill next to a mountain.
Scorpions - Holiday 7.7
If it wasn't for how he says 'day' in 'holiday' I would not have known that was Klaus Meine. He sounds great. It's an interesting dip into Scorpion-infested waters, this one - the softness is not offputting but I was expecting something heavier and more fun like their hits, actually. The best way to sum this up is that it has me intrigued in this band because I finally know a song that hasn't been played to death on FM radio. Nothing groundbreaking... but I'll take this over The Zoo any fucking day without question.
Overall: 21.4
Average: 7.13
Movement: 7 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 7.13
Scipline's jokes caused everyone else to leave him alone, and after enjoying some quality alone time, he realized it probably not for the best that he stay there by himself. You may move 7 spaces. Where do you go?
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#10. Evermind
Evrys the Talespinner wiped the sweat from his brow - the flames of that evening's fire were raging unusually strong this night. He wondered if some music would bring some relief, instead of simply moving back a few feet.
Phantasma - Enter Dreamscape 7.4
Good stuff, but it dances close to the edge with a lot of predictable songwriting elements I'm afraid I've heard many times before and so it loses its magic rather fast. Not bad, just perfectly average. And sometimes that's okay - it's just not enough to net you any bonus points for this round, unfortunately.
Orden Ogan - Ravenhead 7.7
This is such a fun song, and I swear I would give this a solid 9.0 if it weren't for three things: the production, namely with the vocal mix (they're buried under an avalanche of layers for everything else going on), the singer, who lacks the power I feel this song demands, even in the chorus, and 40 seconds of filler at the end. I know this band has soared in popularity, and I love the chorus to this song, but I wonder if there's a song where the singer really lets loose. There's some great riffing and fun metal here but in this genre you need the vocals to stand out and they're being stifled here.
Teramaze - An Ordinary Dream (Enla Momento) 6.6
Unfortunately this is a big gamble that did not pay off. It's a very long song, and I wish it was half the length if I'm telling the truth. Most of what's here I feel is already in my collection, scattered across several artists. When it's fun, it's fun, mainly when there are solos and a lot of musical activity, but the chorus has such a grating melody that I find it hard to objectively appreciate it. There's a grinding halt in the middle, and another that makes the last two minutes kind of an unnecessary tag - the part from 10:00-10:30 is so good and it's just cut off like nothing! It's a quality metal epic in some ways, but I'm not feeling anything from this which sucks because it sounds like I should be resonating with the softer moments. I feel like with a good bit of trimming and a better chorus I would enjoy this much more.
Overall: 21.7
Average: 7.23~
Movement: 7 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 7.23
Evrys fell asleep immediately after spilling his heart out for over 20 straight minutes, and awoke in a daze the next morning. He traveled onward. You may move 7 spaces. Where do you go?
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#9. Elite
The Whore of Roulettes himself carefully balanced a dented goblet on the rocky road and drunkenly sang into the night, not caring who was or was not paying attention.
Kaddisfly - via rail (Janvier) 7.4
What an utterly strange song. Charming, in a way. The vocals are reminiscent of a few bands but I can't quite pinpoint which ones because I might be completely off base - hints of Thank You Scientist for one, I reckon. There's an odd energy in this track that really comes out when the vocals do that... thing... they do in the back half of the track, they kinda go off the rails and drag the song a bit too much for my liking. I've read about this band a lot on DTF, though... maybe I should check out another song.
Muse - Stockholm Syndrome 8.0
The fuzz! So much fuzz! Did this song come out before they got huge or were they already big? The production makes me wonder, because I can't say it's great, but the songwriting tells me they must have been doing this for a while because it's polished and executed well. The vocals were initially grating (so much falsetto) but I warmed up to them on repeated listens, and now they're strangely satisfying to hear. The synths in the chorus are an utter delight and I want to hear them isolated because everything about them is a joy to my ears, I just really wish the guitars weren't so fuzzy and the production was better. Knights of Cydonia it ain't, but it's a damn nice song. I need to hear more Muse, clearly.
Firewind - Into the Fire 8.3
You know, I think I've actually heard this - yup, The Premonition, I checked it out when it was released. While this isn't a bad song, I know I've heard better from Firewind. Is that Apollo on vocals? He sounds superb. I do prefer Chitral Somapala, his vocals on Forged By Fire are phenomenal metal vox, but Apollo is holding his own so well on this song it's a wonder he wasn't the lead singer from the very beginning. This one got a little bit better with each listen. Not sure if I'll hear the full album anytime soon, but I know I enjoyed this a lot more than I did 10 years ago.
Overall: 23.7
Average: 7.90
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 7.90
Intoxicated from cheap mead and exhilarating sounds, the Whore of Roulettes ran down the road, laughing hysterically. He would be found sprawled out in a bush the next morning, but not before putting a fair distance on his boots. You may move 8 spaces. Where do you go?
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#8. kingshmegland
The King of the Smeglands, a level 20 Throne Potato, giggled with drunken delight at the prospect of showing off his musical prowess to his fellow journeymen. The King of Bards(?) launched into a suite of brand new material...
This Day & Age - More Of A Climb, Less Of A Walk 8.5
I could be totally off my rocker here, but the rhythm section in this piece is not unlike what I'd hear in a relatively recent Kings of Leon song. The chorus melody really sticks out to me as something special, and of all the songs this round I think the lyrics to this one are my favorite. Not sure what kind of genre you'd classify this as but whatever it is, this is really good and an unexpected surprise.
A.C.T. - A Truly Gifted Man 8.9
One of the only songs to immediately make me pay attention, unabashed in its bouncy nature and uplifting vibes. Catchy and fun and a GREAT synth line I can't get enough of, this is a winner here. I was expecting 80s AOR from the name of the band, but this was something else entirely. So poppy... so totally up my alley. Great song all around, the last couple minutes elevate this song to another level, I never want that section to end. That's how you make a good fun keyboard part.
Echolyn - Past Gravity 6.7
Inoffensively average, I'm sorry to report - it does not stand out to me in any big way, but it is enjoyable enough to keep me from checking the time courtesy of the guitar parts. I think a song with a bit more 'oomph' and instrumental complexity would make me drool, though - I did some reading on this band and although this song doesn't do much of anything for me, there's gotta be something in that decently sized catalog I can sink my teeth into. I am making an explicit exception for this band by allowing another song to be sent if you choose to do so.
Overall: 24.1
Average: 8.03
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.03
Proud of his new material, but perhaps wanting to do reach new heights, the Throne Potato grabbed his things and set a course to resume his adventure. You may move 8 spaces. Where do you go?
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#7. Nekov
Nekov, the annoying Wizard from the South, felt a twinge of regret at going ahead of his companions, primarily because a band of cutthroats had held him against a tree demanding entertainment or his life. Apparently currency is not in demand in this world. Whoops.
Leech - The Man With The Hammer 7.6
Follows all the beats of haunting and dreary post-rock with a heavy finish to boot, it just takes a long time to get there. That's not often a complaint I have with post-rock, but after a few minutes it's kind of like, shit or get off the pot, to be blunt. Trim a couple minutes and you've got a song I love. All that said this is a damn good post rock song, and perhaps if I was in the mood - maybe give me some left hand cigarettes and a heavy beer - I'd be jamming this for both me and the neighbors.
Pure Reason Revolution - Bullits Dominae 8.5
Chill, but builds the energy at a steady clip - mucho goodo. The vocal cadences and texture do something to me, I really enjoy this and I wonder why this is the first I've heard of this group. They have an interesting sound that's my cup of tea.
Pure Reason Revolution - The Twyncyn/Trembling Willows 8.7
This is awesome. Reminds me a little of Steven Wilson the way the vocal melody kinda dances up and down and plays well with the rhythm section, and the synths fill in the spaces nicely. The chill parts don't ruin the flow, and I like the female vocals that come in later. These songs of yours have a tendency, I've noticed, to pick up and end on a heavier note than they began, which seems to work well for the songs you've sent. Good stuff.
Overall: 24.8
Average: 8.27
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.27
The cutthroats sheathed their dull and rusty knives, realizing the error of their ways. How could they rob, or even kill, such an artist? "What's art?" one of them asked. The annoying Wizard from the South did verily haul ass to fairer destinations. You may move 8 spaces. Where do you go?
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#6. Stadler
Jethro of Avalon had bid his fellow bards goodbye long ago, and excitement rushed through his veins as he followed the signs into the heart of the midlands. With the sun high in the sky, he began to sing to himself - and to any fortunate passersby who might hear his melody.
The Cult - Edie (Ciao Baby) 8.9
Is this considered a classic band in the rock world? I've never listened to them until now, but wow am I digging this. That chorus solidifies it for me, it's just a really good song. Straightforward, no frills ballad turned rock with a strong solo to cap it off. Come teach my little brother what real rock is, please.
Enuff Z'Nuff - Fly High Michelle 7.2
This song glistens with the grease of 80s cheese for sure, but I'm not feeling this one too much because it's a bit slow. The other songs have this nice brisk tempo to them. This is just slow enough to avoid being a power ballad but not fast enough to really get me into it. The chorus is stuck on my brain, but I almost wish it wasn't, just because the rest of the song doesn't grip me the same way.
Concrete Blonde - Caroline 8.9
Smooth, simple, and catchy. There's a poppiness to this that really works in its favor. I like it even more because the singer reminds me of Florence Welch, the tone of her voice and how she phrases melodies always makes me think of Florence + The Machine. It's got a veil of 80s production over it but in a good way, not the bad, Mick Jagger-David Bowie Dancing In The Streets kind of way.
Overall: 25.0
Average: 8.33~
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.33
Jethro of Avalon wiped a tear from his eye, memories of his youth flooding back as he finished singing songs from his glory days. The road was long yet, and he had many more songs to sing. You may move 8 spaces. Where do you go?
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#5. Puppies_On_Acid
Owl Screech flew south for the winter, and it's not even winter. He knew something must be waiting in the woodlands - Elves would not be far away. Singing would not only pass the time but fill him with strength to continue...
Frank Zappa - Peaches en Regalia 7.6
Tell me, is this representative of Frank Zappa's style? I have absolutely no idea where to start listening to him, but I know his catalog is vast. For this reason I'll explicitly allow another submission from Frank Zappa because I know this isn't even scratching the surface of his catalog. As for this piece, I dig it. Funky horns and woodwinds and guitar playing all thrown together into some weird amalgam of 70s strangeness. The doubling of the flutes and clean guitar reminds me of one of my favorite music soundtracks (for a game called Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon on the Nintendo 64), so that's a big plus in its favor. I want to drink wine and talk about the events of the day over this bizarre little instrumental, I just wish it was more memorable.
Uriah Heep - Look At Yourself 8.2
I do enjoy this more than the other Heep song sent this round, however, it suffers big time from the 90 second finish after the mark where I initially expected the song to end. For a 5 minute song that's a lot of unnecessary material tagged on, and it's a kind of ending I don't really like to sit through, with the band just going on and on and getting faster as they near the finish. The big thing here is the chorus, not so much the verses, and it's stuck in my head as I write this.
King Crimson - Starless 9.3
I know I have heard Red before, but honestly I don't remember it at all. This, in a word, is extraordinary. Wow. I'm not sure I need to say anything else. I love the mastery of musical composition and performance on display in this song. The tension is so thick and they hold it up for such long periods before blowing the whole thing up and taking it in another direction... all transitioning seamlessly. There's beauty here, but also a sickly, uneasy feeling, like a monster lurking in the darkness. And the cherry on this sundae is John Wetton, one of my favorite musicians. I don't know much about King Crimson and unfortunately none of their albums are available on Spotify, but this, my friend, is fucking phenomenal.
Overall: 25.1
Average: 8.37~
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.37
A surge of delight rushed through Owl Screech, and screech he did down the woodland roads, until he came to a crossing. You may move 8 spaces. Where do you go?
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#4. Sacul
The Hanged Man, joined by his companions Scipline the Indy, Rich the Poor Elite (Whore of Roulettes), and wolfking, King of Wolves was tuning his lute by the evening fire when a band of weary travelers offered to pay for music. Unable to refuse, he sang at once.
Susanne Sundfor - Undercover 7.7
Lovely simple little tune. Gorgeous singing, this woman has a voice that could melt the iciest of hearts, and it's got this strong mood that feels like it comes straight from the heart. I feel like this is what the Beth Gibbons songs were going for, but it's done a fair bit better. It doesn't knock my socks off, but the last minute is exactly what I'd call 'pretty' music and her voice really carries the whole song for me.
Nine Inch Nails - This Isn't The Place 8.5
Wow. The only Nine Inch Nails I know is The Downward Spiral and this sure is a far cry from songs like Head Like A Hole. One thing that I thought of with this song is that musicians pay attention to every little thing in their songs, and the odd electronic blips and beeps tell me Trent Reznor was going for something very specific here and I dig it a whole lot. Not at all what I expected from this group, or perhaps solo artist is more accurate these days. Very interesting song, is this what NIN pretty much sounds like these days?
David Bowie - Lazarus 9.0 (+1 bonus point for challenge)
I actually have this album and I'm now ashamed I didn't give it the listens it deserves because I only remember the title track which is an extraordinary work of art, both the song and video. This is fantastic and leagues better than Bowie's early works, which I'm not fond of from what I've heard. It's dark, it's serene, it's carefully constructed and performed with just the right amount of passion to set the mood. It's good enough to net you a bonus point for this round, having sent 3 from the 2010s decade, and this is definitely the best of this batch.
Overall: 25.2
Average: 8.40 (+1 BP for Lazarus)
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.40
BP: 1
Most impressed, the travelers rewarded the Hanged Man with drink. Sacul, now full of himself, bid his friends farewell and tipsily stumbles down the road, reinvigorated for the journey. You may move 8 spaces. Where do you go?
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#3. wolfking
When the time came for the King of Wolves to sing, all waited with bated breath to learn what unknown songs would be sung that night.
Lord - New Horizons 8.9
At first I didn't like this because it sounded like yet another band doing yet another Mama I'm Coming Home or Wasted Years-style song about being on the road, but with a memorable chorus, cool guitar parts, and small things like the staggered snare in the chorus helped this one grow on me.
Lizzy Borden - Hell Is For Heroes 8.4
Sounds like someone put early Queensryche and bits of Helloween in a blender. That's definitely the vibe I get when listening to the vocals and lyrics, at least. Catchy, almost poppy chorus (not a bad thing at all, I love poppy choruses to death) which is my favorite part of this song. I've definitely heard of Lizzy Borden before - if they're like this all the time I gotta hop on board 'cause this is fun heavy metal goodness.
Vanishing Point - When Truth Lies 8.0
Y'know, sometimes power metal (prog-power? so many of these songs are straddling the lines) doesn't need to go above and beyond to be a good song, it doesn't need a gimmick or go too over-the-top, and this is one of those songs. Although it doesn't really rise to any impeccable heights, I really enjoyed the sound of the synths here and the vocalist was noteworthy too. This song sounds like a band capable of doing much more, so my interest is piqued.
Overall: 25.3
Average: 8.43~
Movement: 8 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.43
The King of Wolves bowed. Tired of travelers pestering him for cheap entertainment, he grabbed his things and began to move. You may move 8 spaces. Where do you go?
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#2. TAC
TAC from TACsylvania woke up to the sound of pouring rain. The wind whispered and he thought of a curvaceous tavern wench, his most favorite indulgence. Alas, all he found was another weary traveler, who begged him to play a song or three. Realizing he had been left in the night by his companions, he shrugged and started to play...
Arida Vortex - The Veldt 9.2
Yeah, now we're talking. Fantastic stuff, this is what I like in my power metal, you've nailed it right here. Those verse vocal melodies? *kisses fingers* Mwah! Perfect. The chorus? Perfect. The riffing, soloing... everything else, really, it's all right on the money. Sometimes a power metal song just hits all the marks and this is one of 'em. Never ever heard of this group before but now I gotta look them up. This was also my first real favorite of the round.
Oceans of Time - Walls of Silence 9.0
Shit, this is good. Really good. Interesting songwriting - some staggered riffs and strange rhythms right off the bat which I like, because it makes me pay attention every time, but it's not confusing. There is some remarkable vocal work here, the texture and tone of his voice and the harmonies are my cup of tea. Good riffs, and an even better chorus, not sure if this is prog metal or prog-power or what but like Lloyd Christmas said, I like it a lot.
Viathyn - Edward Mordrake 7.5
D'oh. A bit bog standard all around, but it remains fun and interesting sometimes. One thing I really like about this is the line, "Oh, I may die… but I still hear the voices inside" - the melodic cadence compels me to listen to that section over and over, I don't get it, but it's nice. I'm not sure it quite lives up to the quality of your other two submissions, and I do think it overstays its welcome by a minute or so, but it's not bad at all and I still enjoyed it.
Overall: 25.7
Average: 8.57~
Movement: 9 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.57
Taking a bow, TAC saw coins thrown at his feet from the excited travelers. Waiting until they had gone on their way, he eagerly scooped up his prize before the rain covered it up in mud, and onward he walked, a pocket full of silver. You may move 9 spaces. Where do you go?
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#1. jingle.boy
Alithia the Righteous, a level 15 Paladin sworn to kick everyone's ass (but take no names) looked pensively into his companions' eyes, wondering if he would be with them much longer. Overcome with a desire to sing, he stood up and played, but not before belching the evening's meat and mead onto himself. Gross.
Lords of Black - Ghost of You 7.4
I love this guy's voice. It's got power, range, and emotion, three things I want in a good metal singer. The first two minutes are solid, I dig just the sound of the guitar here. The solos are fun if nothing new, but the reason the score for this seems low is because it's just way too long - I don't hear enough interesting material to justify the runtime. Other than that, this is good stuff and I'm sad I didn't get to see them at ProgPower the year I should have gone.
Cloudscape - Thunders of Extreme 8.8
Yo, what the hell? Where did this album come from? I followed Cloudscape back in the day but they completely fell off my radar after the third album. I didn't even know they released their last 2 albums. I lost track after no sign of a new album 3 years after Global Drama came out. This is fucking killer though. It's a banger with a huge chorus I can't get enough of, it's strangely energetic for Cloudscape given their older records. Unfortunately Mike's vocals are buried way deep in the mix and for some reason he sounds much different than he used to - his unique raspy delivery was one reason I fell in love with the band. Killer song, my dude.
Nightmare - Serpentine 9.5 (+1 bonus point for challenge)
Holy SHIT! Metal up EVERYONE'S ass! This fucking rules, flat out. I cranked this shit up every single time I was on the road for the last week. Not a hair out of place, this is (almost) as good as heavy metal gets. Shout out to the perfect, seamless transition into the chorus and the amazing chorus itself. "It's just a one way ride, and you're out of time!" Take your 9.5 and a bonus point for making me love one of these three songs from 2016 so much.
Overall: 25.7
Average: 8.57 (+1 BP for Serpentine)
Movement: 9 spaces
TOTAL SCORE: 8.57
BP: 1
Attempting to clean himself up, Alithia patted himself on the back, realizing that his own talent might be enough to carry himself without the burden of others... You may move 9 spaces. Where do you go?
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The Score So Far...
The bards traveled on, some falling behind, some pushing further onward, but all beginning to choose different paths to go down at their own pace...
Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 = 14.86
Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 = 15.19
Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 = 15.90 [+1 BP]
TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 = 16.03
Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 = 16.07
kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 = 16.40
Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 = 16.80
wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 = 16.83
Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 = 17.00
jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 = 17.04 [+1 BP]
Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 = 17.10
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Well that was better than the first round! :)
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I spent 4 hours writing those results and formatting them. I'm gonna go get drunk and sit in the hot tub for a while :lol
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Middle of the road so far. Well it's time to roll up the sleeves.
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Solid enough.
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To be honest, I expected the scores for Serpentine and Ghost of You to be the other way around. No matter
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Ruslan... that was a far harsher fate than those songs deserved.
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I have no doubt Ev will blow me away in the coming rounds. There are quite a few left after all :biggrin:
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I have no doubt Ev will blow me away in the coming rounds.
I do. :D
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Huh kinda expected a bit more from Undercover but that's fair. I think you'll enjoy the album quite a bit, it's very smooth and soft, with very ambient pieces. One of my favorites from last year.
NIN has always had plenty of these ambient-ish songs, and this is probably one of the best. They still combine plenty of agressive songs with more experimental/weird stuff, so I'd approach that EP with caution. I think you could dig their 2013 album Hesitation Marks since it's pretty synthpop and funky and rarely agressive.
Hell yeah for Lazarus :metal
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Jeeze NIN have a lot of albums. The last I heard of was something called... Without Teeth? Was that it? EDIT: With Teeth, that's it. 2005?! I swear I thought they were putting albums out left and right. I have loads of friends who love NIN so I'm kinda shocked I'm this out of the loop
Yeah Undercover is a fun little piece, probably more significant in the context of the album maybe. I got Marketa Irglova vibes from it..
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I thought I'd do a bit better but that's fine. Prr is a great band and that album in particular is killer. I'm off to bed so I'll send something tomorrow and will let you know where I'll go
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Man, do I suck. :lol
I have no doubt Ev will blow me away in the coming rounds. There are quite a few left after all :biggrin:
You mean in that one round until eliminations? :lol
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So, how do the bonus points work exactly? I sent 3 songs from the same decade, which was the ‘challenge’, yet I got no bonus points :(
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So, how do the bonus points work exactly? I sent 3 songs from the same decade, which was the ‘challenge’, yet I got no bonus points :(
That means he didn't like them enough.
Oh, and I'm going south towards the elves, but I don't think I've got enough points to actually reach that green spot.
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Sevens ain't bad at all, let's try the challenge again!
East, South at the first fork, North at the second one, and land on orange once again.
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By the way, can we backtrack? Like if I go south, move 5 (that puts me on pink), then move 1 south, then move 1 back to the pink?
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I was going to say no, but if you're jonesing to land on that panel, go for it - backtracking is allowed.
Elite, yeah, bonus points for the songs that get a 9 or more. Valiant effort my friend.
Also I've decided... no eliminations until round 9. Kattilonious has plans.
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If my entry qualifies for pink, I'll go for it.
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Carrying all this additional armour that is typical for a Level 15 Paladin is hard work for this slender knight - causing him to sweat like a feasting Friar Tuck from Rocket Robin Hood’s band of merry travellers. "Alithia" must be ‘Summer’s Eve’ fresh when he reaches his maiden, so he begins his nightly routine to scrub his customary orange tunic. Off in the distance, he hears a mighty roar, accompanied by a brief flash - catching just the slihouette of a dangerous predator in the night sky over the shores of the Northern Sea. ‘That bastard mocks me!’ No matter, he knows the predator will not stray far from his lair. “Althea” knows his path now, but is weary and needs rest - and dry clothes.
In the morning, his adventure will keep him north along the shoreline. He’s heard there are drunken little people (they don’t like the term ‘Dwarves’) in the mid-lands, and wants to avoid the misbegotten turds. King Shmegland is surely headed in that direction, so this may be where they will part ways - which suits “Alithia” just fine; the berries in these lands give the King some righteous flatulence.
This bonus point thing is gonna be tricky for scoring purposes - especially if participants go back/forth to repeatedly land on a theme, but others don't. Someone could end up with 4 or 5 bonus points, vs others who have 0 or 1. Are bonus points maybe just for pride, or to break ties? I'll trust that our Dungeon Master has a plan to level the playing field in that regard.
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The Wizard from the South is annoyed. He always heard of how the north was more secure and prosper, yet it seems that robbers travel the roads all the same. This will not discourage him from the adventure he has embarked in, some highway robbers are nothing compared to what he has faced in his own land. The north still seems like the right place to and so he grabs all his belongings and starts on the path, awaiting what other plans fate has in store for him.
I move past the orange point north. Sent.
This bonus point thing is gonna be tricky for scoring purposes - especially if participants go back/forth to repeatedly land on a theme, but others don't. Someone could end up with 4 or 5 bonus points, vs others who have 0 or 1. Are bonus points maybe just for pride, or to break ties? I'll trust that our Dungeon Master has a plan to level the playing field in that regard.
I would hope the same.
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I was going to save my plans for later but I should probably clear them up here. I don't like eliminating people, so at the end of round 9 whoever gets eliminated... can be saved through others' generosity by using bonus points, or you can choose to leave them to the wolves and bolster yourself. I want to force you to think about your compadres but keep your chances of winning in mind. Is that cool? Obviously we have many rounds til then.
Backtracking: you may only go back ONE space per turn. No more. Evrys clearly dropped something along the way and had to go back to get it.
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Can't say I would argue with even one word of my score/writeup. Couple random thoughts from the writeups:
- The Cult isn't necessarily a "classic" band, but their catalogue is wildly underrated, and if you're a classic rock/melody guy, you can do a LOT worse than "Sonic Temple" or "Ceremony", and while they suffer from the same ills as all mid-tier acts in the early 21st century, they seem to be putting out solid, consistent records. They use Bob Rock a lot as a producer, so if you like that kind of sound/production (think the Black Album, Motley Crue's Dr. Feelgood, etc.) you'll dig them.
- Scorpions: you may not like all of it, and I warm you in advance of Uli Roth's vocals, but if you don't like The Zoo (and while I have probably 12 Scorpions albums, that may be my least favorite song of the bunch) there is still a lot of good shit to be unearthed. Try "We'll Burn The Sky" or the entire "Lovedrive" record (perhaps my favorite Scorps album).
- If you like "Starless" you need to at least hear the albums "Starless and Bible Black" and "Red" again. "Fracture" is just... jawdropping (though it is an instrumental, so no John Wetton). That's my favorite Crimson period, and while it's dense, and certainly NOT radio-friendly, there might be something for you to sink your teeth into.
- Does Frank Zappa have ANYTHING that is "definitive"? But Peaches en Regalia is pretty much quintessential Zappa.
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I was going to save my plans for later but I should probably clear them up here. I don't like eliminating people, so at the end of round 9 whoever gets eliminated... can be saved through others' generosity by using bonus points, or you can choose to leave them to the wolves and bolster yourself. I want to force you to think about your compadres but keep your chances of winning in mind. Is that cool? Obviously we have many rounds til then.
Backtracking: you may only go back ONE space per turn. No more. Evrys clearly dropped something along the way and had to go back to get it.
As far as backtracking goes, I would say let us backtrack as much as we want, but we can only use each bonus point square once.
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I was going to save my plans for later but I should probably clear them up here. I don't like eliminating people, so at the end of round 9 whoever gets eliminated... can be saved through others' generosity by using bonus points, or you can choose to leave them to the wolves and bolster yourself. I want to force you to think about your compadres but keep your chances of winning in mind. Is that cool? Obviously we have many rounds til then.
Backtracking: you may only go back ONE space per turn. No more. Evrys clearly dropped something along the way and had to go back to get it.
As far as backtracking goes, I would say let us backtrack as much as we want, but we can only use each bonus point square once.
I would allow that, but I want people to move along this map I made. Why? 'cause it's a game and that's how it is. That's also the explanation for why I'm allowing a single backtrack per turn. :neverusethis: I don't know if I clarified it earlier but yeah the bonus point panels can only be used once (per person). So jingle, Elite etc. can't land on that same space and attempt to go for bonus points again but like TAC and Stadler could.
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Can't even land on a bonus round this time no matter which way I go. Bugger.
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Dropping my leggings trying to take a piss in the woods, I notice while picking up my leggings that if I go north I can take an "S."
Thy can't make this "S" up.
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You can't go back to the start! There's nothing there! Now you have piss all over yourself and you're lost in the woods! Head east :lol
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Katt, I humbly ask for another day to submit, 'cause I'm destroyed and I need to die in bed.
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Wait, Katt, I can technically land on the brown hexagon hey?
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Katt, I humbly ask for another day to submit, 'cause I'm destroyed and I need to die in bed.
Take thy time and rest, proud warrior of Lagavulin.
Wait, Katt, I can technically land on the brown hexagon hey?
Just checked - fair play. Those intersections with the 3 spots are fun like that, so go for it.
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Katt, I humbly ask for another day to submit, 'cause I'm destroyed and I need to die in bed.
Take thy time and rest, proud warrior of Lagavulin.
Wait, Katt, I can technically land on the brown hexagon hey?
Just checked - fair play. Those intersections with the 3 spots are fun like that, so go for it.
Maybe. Seems like a somewhat challenging and broad theme.
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You can't go back to the start! There's nothing there! Now you have piss all over yourself and you're lost in the woods! Head east :lol
I'm glad you got the joke. Lol. Drunken king.
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East then south to the green peasant.
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It's good to be the king, eh? :lol
Brown spots... 'tight, heavy rhythm sections'... I'm thinking stuff like Voyager with those super tight staccato rhythms. Drinking songs, like... Alestorm, Dropkick Murphys, any rock song about beer and stuff. Songs that 'rock hard'... try going for something that extols the tenets of rock'n'roll. ACDC does that a lot, singing about how good it is to rock.
Green panels... think like an elf. No distortion, folksy lyrics and instrumentation, wind instruments are a big plus. Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel, think that kinda vibe, maybe that'll help.
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Green. I've got the 3 songs ready.
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Send away! I already have a couple entries :biggrin:
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Done!
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I cant decide which direction I want to go. If I go south I have an idea for landing on the pink spot, but I'm not sure if it's going to be a good idea. I kind of want to go east, but I'm not coming up with a good mix of songs for the green spot........hmmm
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Let me move east, past the large opening that has three tiles connected to each other, to the orange hexagon.
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Scipline sent a choir, a lute solo, and a renegade's tale, coughed up a lung and fell on the orange forest's floor.
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Scipline sent a choir, a lute solo, and a renegade's tale, coughed up a lung and fell on the orange forest's floor.
I as well good sir. Free mead for all!
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Got about half the submissions. No rush, but I would like to have everything and everyone's moves in time for my long drive tomorrow :)
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Someone tried sending Cliffs of Dover. It's a shame I already love that song because that would've gotten at LEAST a 9.5.
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Someone tried sending Cliffs of Dover. It's a shame I already love that song because that would've gotten at LEAST a 9.5.
I saw Eric Johnson in February this year. So glad I went.
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Someone tried sending Cliffs of Dover. It's a shame I already love that song because that would've gotten at LEAST a 9.5.
Scipline briefely regains consciousness for a second, time enough to utter a blistering heavens-shaking vicious curse and to send a tune from the second best cover band on the planet.
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I am intrigued by him. I only know Desert Rose and Cliffs and they're both amazing.
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I want to go RIGHT, RIGHT, and LEFT.
Lord Jethro of Avalon ventures to the south, ever south, then decides to move in the direction of the sunrise. Winter is fast approaching, and he needs to gain time on the pack of vultures and uncultured heathens trailing him at every turn. Feeling the power and freedom of the outlaw, yet burdened with the weight of his mortality, he sends a bittersweet message of song to his consorts. Part melancholy, part hopefully optimistic, the songs show his strength and courage in the face of the long trek ahead of him.
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Oops, just told you to let me know where to move. Noted - but your inbox is full again :lol
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You'll have songs from me tonight some time. I'm still seeing if I can make something work for the green space, or just continue south and do what I already have for the pink space.
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Ok I have something for the green spot. Folky, acoustic, naturey..... :corn I'll PM it to you in a bit.
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Ok I have something for the green spot. Folky, acoustic, naturey..... :corn I'll PM it to you in a bit.
You didn't learn from my album roulette did you? :lol
I think I almost have everyone, so I'll post an updated map soon.
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I'll move a little south-east and then north-east until the brown spot :P
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I'll move a little south-east and then north-east until the brown spot :P
TMI. ;D
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:lol
Giggity.
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:lol
Well I realized I don't have enough songs about drinking or that rock hard that aren't banned, so I'll change and go south-west 7 spots and backtrace 1 into the purple one.
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Sacul just got the, "I have a headache tonight" line. :lol
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:lol
Well I realized I don't have enough songs about drinking or that rock hard that aren't banned, so I'll change and go south-west 7 spots and backtrace 1 into the purple one.
:o
Sacul just got the, "I have a headache tonight" line. :lol
Sometimes the best choice. :lol
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:lol it's past midnight here so I just wanted to get done with this. Still got puppies' EP and Indiscipline's entry pending :cow:
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it's past midnight here
Huh?
Not sure why, but I guess I always figured you were in the US.
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It's past 10pm. Why can't I sleep? :lol
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Maybe you should get off the interwebz for starters.
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it's past midnight here
Huh?
Not sure why, but I guess I always figured you were in the US.
I'm from Argentina, same as Nekov :P
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I just need one more submission but it's all good cause I have Pokemon to catch tonight so hangman will be delayed regardless :lol
It looks like there's a very nice variety of music this round which I dig. A lot. This will be a good round and ya'll have stiff competition amongst yourselves this time.
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You're gonna delay hangman because of fucking pokemon??
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it's valid tbh
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No it's not.
Oh and results delayed because of playing with dolls, er, I mean action figures? ;D
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Pokemon are good, you're just old
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Pokemon are good, you're just old
Batting .500 there.
My kids were into Pokémon. Even the Pokémon Go app thingy a few years ago. Seems like a long time ago.
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Even my kids aren't in to Pokemon anymore. I think it's a very hip thing for people in the 24ish-36-ish age range, cuz I know others that are oddly obsessed with it. It's like it's still fresh and new, but nostalgic and vintage at the same time. Kinda like your flip-phone, Tim.
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Yeah, it's cool. I'm half joking.
I've been grumpy lately. :lol
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Yeah, it's cool. I'm half joking.
I've been grumpy lately. :lol
(https://i.imgflip.com/2mreo6.jpg)
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It's all the growls.
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Yeah, it's cool. I'm half joking.
I've been grumpy lately. :lol
(https://i.imgflip.com/2mreo6.jpg)
Hah! I don't like Snickers. Has peanuts.
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Yeah, it's cool. I'm half joking.
I've been grumpy lately. :lol
(https://i.imgflip.com/2mreo6.jpg)
Let's play a game. Who is Tim before he takes a bite. I say Joan Rivers. Always bitching, trying to stay young listening to metal. Tim, have a Snickers will ya?! :lol
Edit:Ninja'd by Joan Rivers. See, Grumpy. LOL
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:lol :lol
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/cf/e2/74/cfe274ec096c117e158840c8ba529b8b--funny-lady-middle-fingers.jpg)
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Exactly!! :lol
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Here we go! I'll post the updated map after hangman is solved so it doesn't get lost in the hangman goodness.
A. ???
1. ______ ________ - D__t ___ T____ T___ __t___ ____ D___ __t __t _f ___d
2. ______ ________ - _ ___t _____ ____ ____ T___
3. ____ ________ __ - ____ D_dd_ T_____ ____ T__ ____
B. ???
1. T___ T___ - ______ __ ___t___ ____d
2. ____ _________ - _____t F____d
3. ________ - ___ ____ _______ _t. _
C. ???
1. T____ - __t__
2. _____ - _________
3. __________ - __t___ _______
D. ???
1. _____ ____ - F_______
2. _____t - ___ _______ d_ ____
3. _____t - _______ _____
E. ???
1. ____ ____ - ____________ _t. __: _______
2. ___ ___t - ____ _____
3. ___ - T__t _____
F. ???
1. ______ ________ - ____d__ _f ____
2. ______d __ _ ______ ____t - ___t __ __d ____
3. D____ ____ - T__ ____ _f _____ __t__ (____ _f t__ __t_______)
G. ???
1. _____ _____d____ - ____ t_ __d __t____
2. ____ ___ ___ - ___t F__d __ ___ ____
3. _____ D________ - T____ _f t__ D_____
H. ???
1. _t_____ _f ___d__ - _______d_d __ ___d___
2. __ff___ - T__ _________
3. D___ F____t - T__ ___d ___t
I. ???
1. ____df___ - __t_ t__ ____t
2. T__ ____t____t_ - __d __t____d
3. ____df___ - ___t_ _f t__ ___d__
J. ???
1. ___ ___ T____ - _____ ___t___
2. ______ - __________ ____t
3. ______d - _______ _____ ___t
K. ???
1. D____t____ D__ - T_ _____ _____
2. _______ - ________t ___d_
3. _____ _____t_ - F__ _____d
Guessed letters: D T F
Parama waits 2 turns
TAC waits 1 turn
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The hanged man asks for the mysterious D.
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Updated. Also, this round is really good. Like, really, really good. So whoever comes in last, it's not a bad thing, I promise you :lol
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T
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I was waiting for hangman in Puppies to ask for the D for my 10000th post, he posted it when I fell asleep. I was refreshing DTF the whole day for this one, and of course it gets posted in that one hour I'm away from PC. Goddamnit.
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F to pay respects
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I was waiting for hangman in Puppies to ask for the D for my 10000th post, he posted it when I fell asleep. I was refreshing DTF the whole day for this one, and of course it gets posted in that one hour I'm away from PC. Goddamnit.
Quick, make another 10,000 posts! :lol Updated the hangman above.
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DTF
*nuggets*
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Did Lucas send Talk Talk in this roulette too? Group B?
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S
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Let's see the L.
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A. ???
1. ___l__ _______s - D__t ___ T____ T__s __tl__ __t's D___ __t __t _f ___d
2. ___l__ _______s - _ ___t L____ L___ L___ T__s
3. ____ __ll___s __ - __l_ D_dd_ T___'ll __l_ T__ L___
B. Sacul
1. Talk Talk - L_____ __ ___t___ ___ld
2. ____ _s____s_s - __s__t F____d
3. ________ - ___ ____ __l____ _t. _
C. ???
1. T____ - S_t__
2. _l___ - _l_s_l___
3. ____s_____ - __t___ L___ss_
D. ???
1. ____s ___l - F___l___
2. _l__st - L_s ______s d_ L'___
3. _l__st - S_____s _l___
E. ???
1. ___l ____ - __s_l_s_____ _t. __: _______
2. ___ __st - ____ _____
3. ___ - T__t ___s_
F. wolfking
1. _____s ___lss__ - ____d__ _f ____
2. Blessed By A Broken Heart - Shut Up And Rock
3. D____ ___l - T__ ____ _f _____ __t_l (_____ _f t__ __t_ll___s)
G. ???
1. __s_l ___l_d___s - ____ t_ __d __t____
2. S___ ___ ___ - ___t F__d __ ___ ____
3. _____ D_____s__ - T___s _f t__ D_____
H. TAC
1. _t____l _f S__d__ - S______d_d __ S__d__s
2. Saffire - The Rainmaker
3. D___ F___st - T__ __ld ___t
I. ???
1. ____df_s_ - __t_ t__ ____t
2. T__ ___st____ts - __d _st____d
3. ____df_s_ - S__t_ _f t__ ___d__
J. ???
1. ___ ___ T____ - _____ ___t___
2. ______ - __ll______ ___st
3. __l___d - ______s _____ L_st
K. ???
1. D____t___s D__ - T_ _____ _____
2. _______ - ____l___t ___d_
3. _l___ ____st_ - F__ _____d
Guessed letters: D T F S L
jingle.boi waits 2 turns
Puppers waits 1 turn
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Is Group H TAC with Saffire / The Rainmaker?
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I also see Blessed By A Broken Heart / Shut Up And Rock.
:2metal:
Wolfking. Make bank on it.
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The Aristocrats
that group is Indiscipline
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I also see Blessed By A Broken Heart / Shut Up And Rock.
:2metal:
Wolfking. Make bank on it.
Not playing in his hangman too much, but there's also Magnus Karlsson / Kingdom of Rock in that group which I'm surprised you, of all people, missed.
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The Aristocrats
that group is Indiscipline
other two in this group look like Beardfish
second one is South of the Border, eww :P
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Lets see O
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Well damn, I planned on sending Beardfish.
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E
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Well damn, I planned on sending Beardfish.
everyone should've picked a round where you all send Voluntary Slavery
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Scipline the Indy of Lagavulin did not send The Aristocrats but there are a bunch of Os and Es
A. ???
1. ___lo_ _e_____s - Do_t _o_ T____ T__s O_tl__ __t's Do_e _ot O_t of ___d
2. ___lo_ _e_____s - _ ___t L____ Lo__ L__e T__s
3. ____ __ll___s __ - O_l_ D_dd_ T___'ll __l_ T_e L__e
B. Sacul
1. Talk Talk - L_____ __ __ot_e_ _o_ld
2. ____ _s___os_s - __se_t F__e_d
3. _______o - ___ _ee_ __l____ _t. _
C. ???
1. Te___ - S_to_
2. _l_e_ - _l_s_l___
3. _oo_so__o_ - __t___ Lo__ss_
D. ???
1. ___es O_el - F___l___
2. _l_est - Les _o___es de L'__e
3. _l_est - S___e_s _lo__
E. ???
1. __el ____ - O_soles_e__e _t. __: E_e____
2. ___ _est - ___e ____e
3. ___ - T__t _o_se
F. wolfking
1. Magnus Karlsson - Kingdom of Rock
2. Blessed By A Broken Heart - Shut Up And Rock
3. D_e__ E__l - T_e _oo_ of _e___ _et_l (_____ of t_e _et_ll___s)
G. ???
1. __s_l _o_ledo__s - ____ to _ed O_to_e_
2. S___ __e __o - ___t F__d __ ___ _o_e
3. ____e D_____so_ - Te__s of t_e D___o_
H. ???
1. Ete___l of S_ede_ - S___o__ded __ S__do_s
2. Saffire - The Rainmaker
3. D___ Fo_est - T_e __ld ___t
I. ???
1. Beardfish - __to t_e ____t
2. The Aristocrats - __d _ste_o_d
3. Beardfish - South of the Border
J. ???
1. ___ ___ T____ - ____e ___t___
2. ______ - __lle_____ __est
3. __l___d - E____es _e_e_ L_st
K. ???
1. D____t_o_s D__ - To _e___ _____
2. _e_____ - _oo_l___t ___de
3. _l___ ___est_ - F__ _e_o_d
Guessed letters: D T F S L O E
TAC waits 2 turns
Nekov waits 1 turn
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two Alcest songs
Les Voyages de L'ame
Summer's Glory
I seen Moonsorrow which is Puppies, who is screwed
Dark Forest
Damnations Day
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Agnes Obel - Familiar, that means Nekov sent group D
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Aristocrats is King Of Shmegland.
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two Alcest songs
Les Voyages de L'ame
Summer's Glory
I seen Moonsorrow which is Puppies, who is screwed
Dark Forest
Damnations Day
Why would you assume I'm screwed :neverusethis:
And damn, Dark Forest and Alcest. Those are 2 good picks.
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scroll down
https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=52084.msg2424588#msg2424588
though the song looks like Matkan Lopussa, which seems to not be a metal song, so who knows :P
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Aristocrats is King Of Shmegland.
Two strikes in a row on Aristocrats. Not shmegman. Everything else is :tup
I did give Puppies massive side eye when I saw Moonsorrow.
A. ???
1. ___lo_ _e_____s - Do_t _o_ T____ T__s O_tl__ __t's Do_e _ot O_t of ___d
2. ___lo_ _e_____s - _ ___t L____ Lo__ L__e T__s
3. ____ __ll___s, _r. - O_l_ D_dd_ T___'ll __l_ T_e L__e
B. Sacul
1. Talk Talk - L_____ __ __ot_er _o_ld
2. __r_ _s___os_s - __se_t Fr_e_d
3. _______o - ___ _ee_ __l____ _t. _
C. Puppies_On_Acid
1. Te___ - S_to_
2. _l_er - _l_s_l___
3. Moonsorrow - __t___ Lo__ss_
D. Nekov
1. Agnes Obel - Familiar
2. Alcest - Les Voyages de L'âme
3. Alcest - Summer's Glory
E. ???
1. __el ____ - O_soles_e__e _t. __: E_e____
2. _r_ _est - ___e __r_e
3. __R - T__t _o_se
F. wolfking
1. Magnus Karlsson - Kingdom of Rock
2. Blessed By A Broken Heart - Shut Up And Rock
3. Dream Evil - The Book of Heavy Metal (March of the Metallians)
G. ???
1. __s_l _o_ledor_s - ____ to Red O_to_er
2. S___ __e __o - ___t F__d __ ___ _o_e
3. Bruce Dickinson - Tears of the Dragon
H. ???
1. Eter__l of S_ede_ - S_rro__ded __ S__do_s
2. Saffire - The Rainmaker
3. Dark Forest - T_e __ld ___t
I. ???
1. Beardfish - __to t_e ____t
2. The Aristocrats - __d _stero_d
3. Beardfish - South of the Border
J. ???
1. ___ ___ Tr___ - _r__e ___t___
2. ___r__ - __lle_____ __est
3. __l___d - E___res _e_er L_st
K. ???
1. Damnations Day - To _e___ _____
2. _er____ - _oo_l___t _r_de
3. _l___ ___est_ - F_r _e_o_d
Guessed letters: DTF'S LORE
Parama waits 2 turns
TAC waits 1 turn
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Give me that sweet R :yarr :yarr
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Dream Evil-The Book Of Heavy Metal
Bruce Dickinson-Tears Of The Dragon.....such an awesome tune!
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Correct - updated.
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Ulver...above Moonsorrow.
Hank Williams Jr.-Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line
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Katt... You've spelled one of my bands incorrectly. You have an "r" where there is no "r".
And give me P.
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lawl, I did indeed misspell it :neverusethis:
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Indiscipline sent HWJr
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Indiscipline sent HWJr
Nope!
A. Stadler
1. ___lo_ _e_____s - Do_t _o_ T____ T__s O_tl__ __t's Do_e _ot O_t of ___d
2. ___lo_ _e_____s - _ ___t L____ Lo__ L__e T__s
3. Hank Williams, Jr. - Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line
B. Sacul
1. Talk Talk - L_____ __ __ot_er _o_ld
2. __r_ Ps___os_s - __se_t Fr_e_d
3. ___p___o - ___ _ee_ __l____ Pt. _
C. Puppies_On_Acid
1. Te___ - S_to_
2. Ulver - _l_s_l___
3. Moonsorrow - __t___ Lop_ss_
D. Nekov
1. Agnes Obel - Familiar
2. Alcest - Les Voyages de L'âme
3. Alcest - Summer's Glory
E. ???
1. __el ____ - O_soles_e__e, Pt. __: E_e____
2. _r_ _est - ___e __r_e
3. _PR - T__t _o_se
F. wolfking
1. Magnus Karlsson - Kingdom of Rock
2. Blessed By A Broken Heart - Shut Up And Rock
3. Dream Evil - The Book of Heavy Metal (March of the Metallians)
G. ???
1. __s_l Po_ledor_s - ____ to Red O_to_er
2. Sp__ __e __o - ___t F__d __ ___ _o_e
3. Bruce Dickinson - Tears of the Dragon
H. ???
1. Eter__l of S_ede_ - Surrounded by Shadows
2. Saffire - The Rainmaker
3. Dark Forest - T_e __ld ___t
I. ???
1. Beardfish - __to t_e ____t
2. The Aristocrats - __d _stero_d
3. Beardfish - South of the Border
J. ???
1. ___ ___ Tr___ - _r__e __pt___
2. ___r__ - __lle_____ __est
3. __l___d - E_p_res _e_er L_st
K. ???
1. Damnations Day - To _e___ _____
2. _e____ - _oo_l___t _r_de
3. _l___ ___est_ - F_r _e_o_d
Guessed letters: DTF'S L ROPE
Chad waits 2 turns
Parama waits 1 turn
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Surrounded by Shadows
puppies wasn't Moonsorrow? huh.
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Correct - nah, he did send it, I just didn't edit it before you caught it :lol
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Indiscipline sent HWJr
Nope!
Then Stadler?
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Indiscipline sent HWJr
Nope!
Then Stadler?
:tup
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It's geezer music so I figured it'd be one of them.
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It's geezer music so I figured it'd be one of them.
You would know, eh? :lol
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Bruce Dickinson-Tears Of The Dragon.....such an awesome tune!
Yes it is! I'm surprised it wasn't banned. Katt - have you heard any of Bruce Dickinson's solo albums?
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Easy there son. :lol
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:lol
Bruce Dickinson-Tears Of The Dragon.....such an awesome tune!
Yes it is! I'm surprised it wasn't banned. Katt - have you heard any of Bruce Dickinson's solo albums?
I just did some YouTubing to be sure - haven't heard any of them, but I do know the song Soul Intruders apparently. Good song. Would hear it constantly at my last job.
I've heard people talk about Balls to Picasso, The Chemical Wedding, and Tyranny of Souls a lot, and I've heard about Tears of a Dragon more than any other song. It's an embarrassing oversight in my collection given Bruce is one of my favorite metal singers ever. Just never got around to hearing any of them.
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Wait, I sent Ulver on the first round, how come they aren't banned or something? :P
Song is Ulvsblakk
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Just chalk it up to host preference, I suppose; I'm exceptionally interested in hearing more of them so I decided to allow one more submission. Also being a little lenient (if arbitrary) what with having 2-3 different artists every single round from 11 different individuals, I need to give a little wiggle room, especially on a themed round.
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Trivia: my least favorite song thus far is in this round. :corn
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Updated. Also, this round is really good. Like, really, really good. So whoever comes in last, it's not a bad thing, I promise you :lol
Trivia: my least favorite song thus far is in this round. :corn
make up your mind :lol
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Well, okay, overall, it's a very strong round, but this song in particular... yeah, no, that's the exception :lol
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also, I see Bark Psychosis
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Trivia: my least favorite song thus far is in this round. :corn
I'll lay claim to this....and it could be any of the three I sent. :corn
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K is Chad, and the third song is Black Majesty, Far Beyond. Intersting pick. I would have sent something from the first two albums.
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K is Chad, and the third song is Black Majesty, Far Beyond. Intersting pick. I would have sent something from the first two albums.
I only have a 'best of' from them. I just went with something that had a heavy dose of cheese. If I'd known the discography better, I'm sure there's something that is even cheesier - though the early stuff was probably gonna be banned, given Katt's response to my submission that he hadn't heard anything from them in 13 years.
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Yeah, haven't heard BM since I was a kid.
A. ???
1. ___lo_ _e_____s - Do_t _o_ T____ T__s O_tl__ __t's Do_e _ot O_t of ___d
2. ___lo_ _e_____s - _ ___t L____ Lo__ L__e T__s
3. Hank Williams, Jr. - Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line
B. Sacul
1. Talk Talk - L_____ __ __ot_er _o_ld
2. Bark Psychosis - __se_t Fr_e_d
3. ___p___o - ___ _ee_ __l____ Pt. _
C. ???
1. Te___ - S_to_
2. Ulver - _l_s_l___
3. Moonsorrow - __t___ Lop_ss_
D. Nekov
1. Agnes Obel - Familiar
2. Alcest - Les Voyages de L'âme
3. Alcest - Summer's Glory
E. ???
1. __el ____ - O_soles_e__e, Pt. __: E_e____
2. _r_ _est - ___e __r_e
3. _PR - T__t _o_se
F. wolfking
1. Magnus Karlsson - Kingdom of Rock
2. Blessed By A Broken Heart - Shut Up And Rock
3. Dream Evil - The Book of Heavy Metal (March of the Metallians)
G. ???
1. Basil Pouledoris - ____ to Red October
2. Sp__ __e __o - ___t F__d __ ___ _o_e
3. Bruce Dickinson - Tears of the Dragon
H. ???
1. Eternal of Sweden - S_rro__ded __ S__do_s
2. Saffire - The Rainmaker
3. Dark Forest - T_e __ld ___t
I. ???
1. Beardfish - __to t_e ____t
2. The Aristocrats - __d _stero_d
3. Beardfish - South of the Border
J. ???
1. ___ ___ Tr___ - _r__e __pt___
2. ___r__ - __lle_____ __est
3. __l___d - E_p_res _e_er L_st
K. jingle.boy
1. Damnations Day - To _e___ _____
2. _e____ - _oo_l___t _r_de
3. Black Majesty - Far Beyond
Guessed letters: DTF'S L ROPE
Chad waits 2 turns
Parama waits 1 turn
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I assume there is a band called Eternal of Sweden?
It was also easy to see "Red October", which suggests it's Basil Poledouris / Hunt *FOR* Red October ??
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I assume there is a band called Eternal of Sweden?
Aye.
It was also easy to see "Red October", which suggests it's Basil Poledouris / Hunt *FOR* Red October ??
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I assume there is a band called Eternal of Sweden?
Not sure why you would assume that?
Oh yeah, I know why!
TAC: Eternal Of Sweden / Surrounded By Shadows
And he's back. Where was this the last two rounds? Seriously, what the fucking fuck!?!? Melodic metal at it's finest. Nice gritty vocalist (sounds a lot like Chity from Red Circuit - and earlier in the Roulette from Katt, PowerQuest), and his style fits the music like a glove. Reminds me a ton of the song Last of the Heroes by Sturm Und Drang - which I absolutely love - particularly because of the keyboard melody that drove this song. Everything about this was a bullseye.
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Ahhh... that's why I recognized the name. I'm only up to round 2 of what I received in my roulette as far as checking things out.
You expect me to remember every name of the 60ish bands I'm checking out!?!?
:jinglefail: :blush
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Lets see B!
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K is Chad, and the third song is Black Majesty, Far Beyond. Intersting pick. I would have sent something from the first two albums.
I only have a 'best of' from them. I just went with something that had a heavy dose of cheese. If I'd known the discography better, I'm sure there's something that is even cheesier - though the early stuff was probably gonna be banned, given Katt's response to my submission that he hadn't heard anything from them in 13 years.
Huh! Didn't even know they had a best of!
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K is Chad, and the third song is Black Majesty, Far Beyond. Intersting pick. I would have sent something from the first two albums.
I only have a 'best of' from them. I just went with something that had a heavy dose of cheese. If I'd known the discography better, I'm sure there's something that is even cheesier - though the early stuff was probably gonna be banned, given Katt's response to my submission that he hadn't heard anything from them in 13 years.
Huh! Didn't even know they had a best of!
Me neither. More like a "that's pretty decent" of.
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K is Chad, and the third song is Black Majesty, Far Beyond. Intersting pick. I would have sent something from the first two albums.
I only have a 'best of' from them. I just went with something that had a heavy dose of cheese. If I'd known the discography better, I'm sure there's something that is even cheesier - though the early stuff was probably gonna be banned, given Katt's response to my submission that he hadn't heard anything from them in 13 years.
Huh! Didn't even know they had a best of!
Me neither. More like a "that's pretty decent" of.
If it just has songs from the first two albums then yeah, it's a best of. If it has songs from all their albums it's like a 'we know our old stuff is the real deal but we have to put songs from all our albums to portray that we think all our stuff is equal' of.
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A. ???
1. ___lo_ _e_____s - Do_t _o_ T____ T__s O_tl__ B_t's Do_e _ot O_t of ___d
2. ___lo_ _e_____s - _ ___t L____ Lo__ L__e T__s
3. Hank Williams, Jr. - Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line
B. Sacul
1. Talk Talk - L_____ __ __ot_er _o_ld
2. Bark Psychosis - _bse_t Fr_e_d
3. ___p___o - ___ Bee_ __l____ Pt. _
C. ???
1. Te___ - S_to_
2. Ulver - _l_sbl___
3. Moonsorrow - __t___ Lop_ss_
D. Nekov
1. Agnes Obel - Familiar
2. Alcest - Les Voyages de L'âme
3. Alcest - Summer's Glory
E. ???
1. __el ____ - Obsoles_e__e, Pt. __: E_e____
2. _r_ _est - ___e __r_e
3. _PR - T__t _o_se
F. wolfking
1. Magnus Karlsson - Kingdom of Rock
2. Blessed By A Broken Heart - Shut Up And Rock
3. Dream Evil - The Book of Heavy Metal (March of the Metallians)
G. ???
1. Basil Pouledoris - ____ to Red October
2. Sp__ __e __o - ___t F__d __ ___ _o_e
3. Bruce Dickinson - Tears of the Dragon
H. ???
1. Eter__l of S_ede_ - S_rro__ded __ S__do_s
2. Saffire - The Rainmaker
3. Dark Forest - T_e __ld ___t
I. ???
1. Beardfish - __to t_e ____t
2. The Aristocrats - __d _stero_d
3. Beardfish - South of the Border
J. ???
1. B__ B__ Tr___ - Br__e __pt___
2. __br__ - __lle_____ __est
3. __l___d - E_p_res _e_er L_st
K. jingle.boy
1. Damnations Day - To Be___ _____
2. _e____ - _oo_l___t Br_de
3. Black Majesty - Far Beyond
Guessed letters: DTF BLOPERS
Pup waits 2 turns
Chad waits 1 turn
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Ahhh... that's why I recognized the name. I'm only up to round 2 of what I received in my roulette as far as checking things out.
You expect me to remember every name of the 60ish bands I'm checking out!?!?
:jinglefail: :blush
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:rollin :rollin :rollin
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A lot of the previously-guessed "who sent what"s are missing now btw
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A lot of the previously-guessed "who sent what"s are missing now btw
Apparently too much Charmander.
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yeah idk how that happened and tomorrow's Monday so here you go
A. Stadler
1. Waylon Jennings - Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit's Done Got Out Of Hand
2. Waylon Jennings - I Ain't Livin' Long Like This
3. Hank Williams, Jr. - Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line
B. Sacul (3 different decades)
1. Talk Talk - Living In Another World
2. Bark Psychosis - Absent Friend
3. Gazpacho - I've Been Walking Pt. I
C. Puppies_On_Acid (Black Wolf, Black Forest) (forest challenge)
1. Tenhi - Sutoi
2. Ulver - Ulvsblakk
3. Moonsorrow - Matkan Lopussa
D. Nekov
1. Agnes Obel - Familiar
2. Alcest - Les Voyages de L'âme
3. Alcest - Summer's Glory
E. kingshmegland
1. Abel Ganz - Obsolescence, Pt. II: Evening
2. Ari Hest - Anne Marie
3. CPR - That House
F. wolfking (earth rock challenge)
1. Magnus Karlsson - Kingdom of Rock
2. Blessed By A Broken Heart - Shut Up And Rock
3. Dream Evil - The Book of Heavy Metal (March of the Metallians)
G. Indiscipline (90s challenge)
1. Basil Pouledoris - Hymn to Red October
2. Spin 1ne 2wo - Can't Find My Way Home
3. Bruce Dickinson - Tears of the Dragon
H. TAC
1. Eternal of Sweden - Surrounded by Shadows
2. Saffire - The Rainmaker
3. Dark Forest - The Wild Hunt
I. Elite
1. Beardfish - Into the Night
2. The Aristocrats - Bad Asteroid
3. Beardfish - South of the Border
J. Evermind
1. Big Big Train - Brave Captain
2. Hibria - Millennium Quest
3. Galahad - Empires Never Last
K. jingle.boy (Shrimp on the Barbee)
1. Damnations Day - To Begin Again
2. Hemina - Moonlight Bride
3. Black Majesty - Far Beyond
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Evermind you MOTHER FUCKER! :censored >:( :censored >:(
(https://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/files/2009/10/moonint-this-340.jpg)
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Ever mind your language pls :neverusethis:
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Evermind is Russian for Jingle.Boy.
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Katt, I see you posted next to people who took challenges. Don't forget I took the 'rock' challenge. Not confident so might need all the potential points I can get. :lol
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Katt, I see you posted next to people who took challenges.
Yeah, I saw that!
J. Evermind (Dick Challenge)
1. Big Big Train - Brave Captain
2. Hibria - Millennium Quest
3. Galahad - Empires Never Last
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:rollin
Good catch wolfking, added that.
I'm having a blast with this one so scoring is going to be very difficult. Results maybe Thursday since that's a holiday
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Damn... Hibria is a great pick. Empires Never Last is a terrific song.
Katt... it's Hemina so you know. Got a thing for Harry Potter chicks??
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seeing these mistakes always makes me feel like I'm tripping because I swear to god I always manage to copy-paste the wrong fuckin' thing
also I've watched 4 Harry Potter films this weekend :lol
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Maybe that’s your problem... ;D
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my problem is that I have not yet caught all the Pokemon and it's almost bedtime
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new rule: for every pokemon you catch you have to listen to a roulette song
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I already do both :2metal:
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There is an eerie feeling along the path that "Alithia" travels. He thinks he is alone now, but can't be totally sure. There seems to be a glitch in his map - the enchantments that have been updating it to show where his fellow travellers are don't seem to be in effect anymore. There are strange creatures about however... they look to be from the far east, and of all different shapes and colors - some cute, some the ugliest fucking things "Alithia" has ever seen. No matter, he is much too old and experienced to take any bother with such creatures. There was one aggressive turd-nugget, with a couple of furry companions. Short purple things with long snouts, each wielding a dull wavy blade of crude design and construct. Taking no chances, "Alithia" unsheathed his mighty blade, and vanquished them - oddly enough, they vaporized once he sliced thru them. More enchantments from the Dark Wizard?
Four days ago, foilage had an distinct purplish hue, and though he is now Ranger, it was clear that the trees were showing obvious growth patterns from different eras. Today, the shrubbery as turned orange; perhaps this is the species Ekke-ekke-ekke-ekke-ptang-zoo-boing?
It is time to make camp, and continue to fine tune his plans to defeat the evil warden he will face in the coming days. He senses the time is nearly upon him.
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Why don’t I have the ‘same decade (2010’s)’ bonus thingy?
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Why don’t I have the ‘same decade (2010’s)’ bonus thingy?
Yeah, me too.
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Why don’t I have the ‘same decade (2010’s)’ bonus thingy?
Yeah, me too.
Yeah, me too!
White tiles are a wild card right? Choose your own theme?
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Y'all gotta specify in your messages to me otherwise I won't list it. Now if I missed it... my bad. :biggrin: but I only double check the songs fit the challenge if you tell me you're doing it.
Map tonight after I get off my dumb job
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Y'all gotta specify in your messages to me otherwise I won't list it. Now if I missed it... my bad. :biggrin: but I only double check the songs fit the challenge if you tell me you're doing it.
I thought I did... No biggie!
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While TAC The Elder was taking a Dad-style nap in the afternoon, Evrys The Talespinner trekked to TACsylvania and raided TAC's Roulette cupboard.
Evrys The Talespinner will heretoforth be dubbed thee Evrys The Song Bandit. For such treasonous acts, Evrys shall sleep with one eye open, watch every shadow, hear every whisper, and suffer a paranoid existance, as it will not be a question of if, but a question of when. Soon, Evrys will hang like a hangamaneman.
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As Evrys the Talespinner continued his journey, turning south, he walked through a small forest of blossoming cherry trees. He walked past it, and as if someone from TACsylvania earlier walked through here on a quest for millenium, in retrospect, he felt the notes and motives of a song about that grand quest come to him in a flash of distant memories. He went back to that little forest, and spent a night there, singing long-forgotten songs about fallen empires, fearless captains of warships, and that one song he returned here for.
Perhaps now, when there is no audience save for silent, thoughtful, blossoming trees... perhaps now his songs will be appreciated.
Tim, watch me getting 7.1 on Hibria. :lol
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Thy is drunk. The carriage is spinning and those damn flutes keep ringing in my head. The road is bumpy and I look to up heave on thy whore's breasts. and not in thy good way. Let is stop at a Seventh- Eleventh and pick up some Twig Of Selter to stop this unsettled stomach. Plop plop, fizz thy fizz oh thy head and stomach needs thy relive there is.....
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Tim, watch me getting 7.1 on Hibria. :lol
Fullfilling the prophecy of thee falling on thou sword for the beloved TAC The Elder. Evrys, from common thief to Metal martyr.
Hibria gets a 9+.
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Yeah... for this dungeon masters' tastes, I'm leaning towards Hibria being closer to the 9 range than the 7 range.
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You guys think so? :neverusethis:
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I just hope I get bonus points :corn
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Well, Kattelox just informed me that he was was perma-banned. I'm not sure how we can proceed. PM me and we shall figure something out.
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Wth.
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Perma??
Plenty of time to catch Pokémon.
Bolsters, who's up next?
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I love TAC. This one's done? Move the fuck on. :)
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Back atcha :natalieportman:
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Kattelox said he is going to just let this one go. So, Bolsters, whoever is up next, I say let them have at it :biggrin:. Kat said he may do a writeup for this last round and have me post it here for him.
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Well, Kattelox just informed me that he was was perma-banned. I'm not sure how we can proceed. PM me and we shall figure something out.
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what in the name of :censored
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wat
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K-Lox's dog asked me to post this:
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Kattelox said he is going to just let this one go. So, Bolsters, whoever is up next, I say let them have at it :biggrin:. Kat said he may do a writeup for this last round and have me post it here for him.
Well shit, this is disappointing. I will get the next person to start I guess. :(
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I'm at a loss for words if his last series of posts was any cause for a perma-ban.
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I missed what happened but he seemed to be baiting Bosk all day.
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Basically Michael emailed me, he has been banned by a couple of posts he made. Seems like this is over. Seems a bit over the top but best not to comment without knowing all the details.
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I missed what happened but he seemed to be baiting Bosk all day.
Seems like 2 occasions bosk took offense to.
A permanent ban seems hefty, unless there is history we don't really know about.
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yeah it's completely unreasonable to be given a permaban for anything we've actually seen tbh. maybe like. timeout for a day or two.
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The two have certainly had their differences, and Katt has made some aggressively worded posts towards Bosk, but I don't see anything that broke a rule that would warrant a perma-ban
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The two have certainly had their differences, and Katt has made some aggressively worded posts towards Bosk, but I don't see anything that broke a rule that would warrant a perma-ban
I think it all comes down to, some people can hear/see an opposing opinion on something and not get completely bent out of shape and some people cant.
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The two have certainly had their differences, and Katt has made some aggressively worded posts towards Bosk, but I don't see anything that broke a rule that would warrant a perma-ban
I think it all comes down to, some people can hear/see an opposing opinion on something and not get completely bent out of shape and some people cant.
Guys... Puppies just message'd me. He's been perma-banned. :lol
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Puppies were banned? :lol
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Puppies were banned? :lol
It wouldn't surprise me :lol I would be a little sad if I couldn't finish my roulette :(
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One :millahhhh = One prayer for puppies.
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Well, that... certainly took a turn.
Rocks fall, everyone dies.
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Well, that... certainly took a turn.
Rocks fall, everyone dies.
Doom, gloom, the world goes boom
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You know your life is pathetic when the roulette being abruptly ended leaves you depressed and empty inside. :lol
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Was this related to that exchange in the bands that have changed a lot throughout their career thread? That doesn't seem to warrant a permaban, not even close.
This sucks man. This roulette was super fun :sad:
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Was this related to that exchange in the bands that have changed a lot throughout their career thread? That doesn't seem to warrant a permaban, not even close.
It would seem so. And this isn't the first time a ban has been handed out that was seemingly an over-reaction and unwarranted. I forget who it was a few months back that got an over-zealous pounding from the banhammer.... and subsequent retraction.
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Ouch, DM rolled a 0.
It was (is) a fun roulette concept, and Tears of the Dragon would have smashed this round!
Let's hope for some cooling, dialogue, and maybe a pardon.
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Wow, this thread is more lively now than before the ban!
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Yeah, way more active than 425's and Puppies' threads. I think we need to ban them both to revitalize their threads.
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Yeah, way more active than 425's and Puppies' threads. I think we need to ban them both to revitalize their threads.
Maybe they should trigger a mod and themselves banned.
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Yeah, way more active than 425's and Puppies' threads. I think we need to ban them both to revitalize their threads.
Maybe they should trigger a mod and themselves banned.
I can start giving Ariich 0's for his submissions in my roulette :neverusethis:
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...there is history we don't really know about.
100% this. I'm not going to go into detail, and I'm certainly not going to throw him under the bus since he isn't here to defend himself. But the posts you all saw weren't even close to the whole story. I wouldn't have even temp banned someone for those, in isolation. That's all I'll say about that because, again, it isn't fair to air someone else's dirty laundry, especially when they can't respond to defense themselves. Overall, he seemed like a good guy, and I know he was mostly well-liked here.
I'm really sorry this ruined the roulette though.
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You know your life is pathetic when the roulette being abruptly ended leaves you depressed and empty inside. :lol
I had a similar thought. :)
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Thanks for the info Bosk.
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Sorry for the double post, but something else I wanted to add: I won't apologize for giving someone the ax when they are a repeat offender and it has been made clear that the person is on VERY thin ice. When someone gets to that point, they need to understand that the slightest infraction can get them shown the door because of the history that led up to that point. That said, I have to admit that, for reasons having nothing whatsoever to do with Kattelox, my annoyance tolerance yesterday was VERY low, and I probably would not have perm banned him over him baiting me most other days. So I am considering that fact, and considering giving him one last shot to come back if he wants it. I don't normally get into mod decisions on the open forum like this, and I hope that doing so isn't a mistake--it isn't meant to take shots at Kattelox at all. I'm just explaining that, if he wants to come back, I may consider that, and I'm letting the rest of you know that simply because (1) he hasn't contacted me, but it seems that some of you are in contact with him, and (2) to say that this roulette may end up being able to continue.
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Well, for what it's worth, maybe it's for the best. If I would've gotten 9+ points for my Hibria submission, Tim would've never been able to live this down. :biggrin:
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So, how does a guy with an IP ban get a message to a mod?
Asking for a friend.
Literally.
And by "literally", I mean literally.
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So, how does a guy with an IP ban get a message to a mod?
Asking for a friend.
Literally.
And by "literally", I mean literally.
Use VPN? I think that could work.
I mean, I have to use VPN just to connect to DTF because for some reason it's blocked in Russia. :lol
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So, how does a guy with an IP ban get a message to a mod?
Asking for a friend.
Literally.
And by "literally", I mean literally.
There's this thing called email, not sure if you've heard about it. Might be pretty new for someone from your generation. It's like sending a letter through the internet
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Chad will ask about postage next.
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Well, this roulette turned weird. Almost as weird as Scar’s 10/10 roulette
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Spicy.
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I only just saw the perma-banned stuff. Had no idea what was going on.
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So, how does a guy with an IP ban get a message to a mod?
Asking for a friend.
Literally.
And by "literally", I mean literally.
There's this thing called email, not sure if you've heard about it. Might be pretty new for someone from your generation. It's like sending a letter through the internet
Alright smartass... what's the email address of DTF?
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Yeah, just--no. Don't post that here. I know the vast majority of you know how to find it. But I don't want it posted so that everybody under the sun who didn't know how to find it can spam email me.
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But I'm playing the long game, that's literally the only reason I'm here!
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bosk to take over the roulette if Michael doesn't come back? We need to fill a void in our pathetic little lives. :'(
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So, how does a guy with an IP ban get a message to a mod?
Asking for a friend.
Literally.
And by "literally", I mean literally.
There's this thing called email, not sure if you've heard about it. Might be pretty new for someone from your generation. It's like sending a letter through the internet
Alright smartass... what's the email address of DTF?
theastonishing@wingertheaterforums.org :neverusethis:
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buildmeup@breakme.down
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Yeah, just--no. Don't post that here. I know the vast majority of you know how to find it. But I don't want it posted so that everybody under the sun who didn't know how to find it can spam email me.
dont@spam.me ??
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So, how does a guy with an IP ban get a message to a mod?
Asking for a friend.
Literally.
And by "literally", I mean literally.
There's this thing called email, not sure if you've heard about it. Might be pretty new for someone from your generation. It's like sending a letter through the internet
Alright smartass... what's the email address of DTF?
theastonishing@wingertheaterforums.org :neverusethis:
I think you mean ass@wtf.org :splodetard:
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So, how does a guy with an IP ban get a message to a mod?
Asking for a friend.
Literally.
And by "literally", I mean literally.
There's this thing called email, not sure if you've heard about it. Might be pretty new for someone from your generation. It's like sending a letter through the internet
Alright smartass... what's the email address of DTF?
wavethehammer@bosk1rules.law
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This will be the biggest cornfest since Splent's unfinished last round.
:corn :corn :corn
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did you mean to post that in 425's roulette :lol
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This will be the biggest cornfest since Splent's unfinished last round.
:corn :corn :corn
You mean the one I was leading? Yeah....
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I guess perhaps it looks like;
A. Michael didn't get in touch with bosk to try and work things out
or
B. bosk didn't let him back
A shame. Not gonna lie, I saw this bumped and got excited.
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Mike tried to email with no response. Bosk1. Check dreamtheaterforums@yahoo.com
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Oh wow.
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He mentioned to me a week or so ago that he may do a write up for the 3rd round and have me post it. I'll ask him if he still wants to do that. At least we will have some closure on this round :-\
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He mentioned to me a week or so ago that he may do a write up for the 3rd round and have me post it. I'll ask him if he still wants to do that. At least we will have some closure on this round :-\
Yeah cool.
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Well, hold on. I'm hoping a conversation will happen with both. Chad. Get on it.
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Well, hold on. I'm hoping a conversation will happen with both. Chad. Get on it.
When did I become a marriage counsellor/mediator?
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Well, hold on. I'm hoping a conversation will happen with both. Chad. Get on it.
When did I become a marriage counsellor/mediator?
Stop bitching and get it done.
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Well, hold on. I'm hoping a conversation will happen with both. Chad. Get on it.
When did I become a marriage counsellor/mediator?
Stop bitching and get it done.
Chad, you heard the man.
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I knew you'd be jealous.
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This thread :heart
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:rollin
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KTLX just sent me over the results for Round 3, they are below. I just have to say, I'm sad this roulette has to end this way, basically going on indefinite hiatus. Kat did mention to me that he emailed Bosk about 2 weeks ago to work things out, but never heard back from him :'(. Anyway, without further ado.....
By the way I added a little bit of formatting for ease of reading and separation and whatnot...etc...etc...
I apologize for the short writeups, everyone. I've lost all motivation to continue this since for the time being. This was the strongest round yet and there was almost nothing I didn't get a kick out of hearing.
Really hope I got this math right since I A) used a calculator and B) don't want to have others correcting math I won't be able to edit in myself.
Also because I obviously can't access my PMs (and didn't write this info down) I forgot who all was taking a challenge other than Puppies and wolfking. So if you took a challenge you got 1 BP per song that scored 9.0 or higher... my bad.
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Stadler
1. Waylon Jennings - Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit's Done Gone Out Of Hand [8.8]
// I've said it before and I'll say it again: I don't know much about older country. I know what I like when I hear it, but I couldn't go on about the history of it and its artists like I can with metal and rock. This of course is the kind of country I do like. I enjoy all aspects of this song but lyrically is where I think it's best.
2. Waylon Jennings - I Ain't Livin' Long Like This [9.0]
// Of the three, this is the one I dug the most. That uptempo driving beat pushes the song along and the hook sticks on my brain in a big way. I am big on melody and catchy hooks with a simple yet steady beat and this has all that. Simplicity is the ticket sometimes.
3. Hank Williams, Jr. - Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line [8.5]
// I like this a lot, but not quite as much as the Waylon Jennings tunes. The part of the hook that slows down takes some of the fun out - particularly in choruses I'm not a fan of that because it kills the momentum. That sounds way more critical than I mean it, but this was still a big pleasure to listen to.
Current Score: 17.00
Overall: 26.3
Average: 8.76~
CURRENT SCORE: 25.76
Sacul
1. Talk Talk - Living In Another World [9.0]
// I really like this song but it almost feels like it could be two separate songs. I love the production on the vocals, and the harmonica solo is tops - but it feels like it should properly end around the halfway mark. It wraps up so perfectly and then just... keeps going. That's not a bad thing, it's still very good in the back half, but I would've enjoyed this even more if it wrapped right before the 4 minute mark. Still loved it enough to find myself singing several parts to myself over a couple weeks, so take your 9. :)
2. Bark Psychosis - Absent Friend [8.3]
// Good song, but it's about two minutes too long in my opinion - the slowness is gorgeous, but that particular section just seems to go on and on. Never heard of this artist before but it's a sound I really like.
3. Gazpacho - I've Been Walking Pt. I [8.5]
// I could be way off base here but I get a Thom Yorke vibe from the singer. This one grew on me the most of your three submissions, thanks in no small part to Pt. 1b (as it's listed on Spotify - so, essentially, the last 6 minutes of the song). That section eclipses the first part, to me. But my favorite part of the entire piece? That piano piece that starts around 4 minutes in and opens Pt. 1b (again, as it's listed on Spotify). That melody is beautiful.
Current Score: 15.90 + 1 BP
Overall: 25.8
Average: 8.60
CURRENT SCORE: 24.50 (1 BP)
Puppies_On_Acid (Black Wolf, Black Forest)
1. Tenhi - Sutoi [9.7]
// My dude. Best song of the round. This not only encompasses the theme PERFECTLY but it's just excellent music from start to Finnish (pause to groan). What do you even call this? Some kind of folk music? The percussion is tasteful, I adore that guitar melody and whatever that buzzy weird instrument is underneath it. The chanting is... enchanting. And what I assume are flutes/pipes are the cherry on this musical sundae. Every part complements the other flawlessly. I have no idea what the lyrics are saying but this is fantastic, from the first listen weeks later I am still in love with this.
2. Ulver - Ulvsblakk [9.2]
// Beautiful. The drum hits and guitar picking both have so much room to breathe. I feel like I'm in an empty dimly lit chamber listening to the vocals. I think this song is really relaxing, in a different way from the others, but I can totally see elves sitting on the ground playing and singing this. Love it.
3. Moonsorrow - Matkan Lopussa [9.4]
// And here I gave you the side eye big time for sending Moonsorrow after how I judged them in my first roulette. A hard 180 turn with this one - I love it. Very pretty singing, there's the return of that bouncy springy sounding instrument, and the mood invokes solemnity and peace to me. Fits the theme perfectly and was one of the biggest surprises. I'm floored by how well all three of your submissions adhered to the theme while appealing exactly to my musical tastes - you passed with flying colors.
Current Score: 17.10
Overall: 28.3
Average: 9.43~
CURRENT SCORE: 26.53 (3 BP)
Nekov
1. Agnes Obel - Familiar [8.5]
// So chill. Love the minimal percussion. The vocals remind me of several indie groups. Really dig the string parts and the female voice. I like a good chill song that knows how to stay interesting without breaking the mood. Good stuff.
2. Alcest - Les Voyages de L'âme [9.2]
// I know Alcest and enjoy Souvenirs d'un autre monde quite a bit but I'm unfamiliar with the rest of their work. I'm happy that this retains the Alcest vibe I was hoping to hear. In a word, 'ethereal' describes this band perfectly. The last part of the song is so beautiful. Those vocals are so peaceful they almost sound happy to me, but they're over a wall of distortion... it's a mix I love when done well and this nails it. I just wish I could hear the guitar parts more clearly because they're hard for me to hear well.
3. Alcest - Summer's Glory [9.0]
// Boom. Another winner. I don't quite find the end of this song as powerful as Les Voyages... but the midsection is undeniably awesome. Alcest is a summer band for me, but this warms my heart in this cold weather. Simply lovely.
Current Score: 16.80
Overall: 26.7
Average: 8.90
CURRENT SCORE: 25.70
kingshmegland
1. Abel Ganz - Obsolescence, Pt. II: Evening [8.8]
// The vocalist reminds me of Steven Wilson, but I'm sure Steven Wilson sounds like a hundred other guys that I've never heard, so... Earworm chorus. Smooth guitar tone in the solo, and I appreciate the brief break where the drums just keep the beat going before the chorus comes back. It lets the song open up a bit. I like this a lot.
2. Ari Hest - Anne Marie [9.0]
// This song got me in my feelings with that chorus. Someone on songmeanings.com said, "This song is about trying to maintain a relationship with someone who argues a lot better than you do." Perhaps there's a much deeper meaning to the song but that's also the vibe I get. I've been there before so I feel this song in a big way. Love it.
3. CPR - That House [8.6]
// Ooh. Takes its time to build but when it does - hell yeah. There's a couple moments where the singer uses enough grit to sound like Joseph Williams of Toto, so of course I love that. Great solo and I dig how the piano plays in the rhythm section underneath. 'One foot down...' I like this quite a bit, although it's no Anne Marie. :)
Current Score: 16.40
Overall: 26.4
Average: 8.80
CURRENT SCORE: 25.20
wolfking
1. Magnus Karlsson - Kingdom of Rock [9.5]
// This sounds exactly like Jorn-era Masterplan. Like, EXACTLY. Magnus's songwriting here is way better than just about everything on his Allen-Lande albums. I'll eat up anything with Jorn but the problem is he's been on so much stuff I still have so much I've never heard before... like this. And this rocks. HARD. In the laaaand of metaaaal! Jorn fucking rules and I love to play this in the car at unhealthy volumes.
2. Blessed By A Broken Heart - Shut Up And Rock [9.6]
// Another I love to play at unhealthy volumes. Most bands who have songs about rocking and being metal seem to lack an element or two that I want to hear... but this is a home run. It's got all the speed, vocal prowess, and heaviness I need in a song like this and the title says it all: shut the fuck up and rock. One of my favorite songs of the round, but I will say that if Jorn was singing this I'd give it a 10/10 no regrets.
3. Dream Evil - The Book of Heavy Metal (March of the Metallians) [9.2]
// Oh hell yes. I don't know why I didn't pick up this album years ago when I saw it in Best Buy collecting dust. This song rules. It's cheesy, but in a way I like. Some insane pipes on this singer and great heavy production. I legit find myself grinning when he screams "in the book of heavy metal!" - something a lot of songs about how great it is to rock or be metal simply don't do. Trilogy of fucking awesome songs right here.
Current Score: 16.83
Overall: 28.3
Average: 9.43~
CURRENT SCORE: 26.26 (3 BP)
Indiscipline
1. Basil Pouledoris - Hymn to Red October [8.6]
// I don't have too much to say for this one other than I think Luca Turilli (one of my favorite musicians) has probably heard this. If I were a betting man I'd say he knows this particular piece of music. I adore much of the phrasing and melodic choices here, the cadences are super appealing to me. Tasty.
2. Spin 1ne 2wo - Can't Find My Way Home [8.8]
// Love this, the synths, the prominent and tasty bass, that awesome guitar sound, it's all great. Even the voice complements the instruments well. Not too much to say for this other than its vibe is right up my alley.
3. Bruce Dickinson - Tears of the Dragon [9.4]
// I'm a little embarrassed to say I've never heard this before but for the past few weeks I have had this on my mind. What a good chorus. Bruce is one of my favorite metal singers and although I have a feeling the rest of this particular album isn't as strong as this track, this song on its own is enough to make me check it out in the near future. Hope I haven't been missing much. The lyrics might be a bit hokey in the chorus but who gives a fuck when it's Bruce Dickinson singing?
Current Score: 15.19
Overall: 26.8
Average: 8.93~
CURRENT SCORE: 24.12
TAC
1. Eternal of Sweden - Surrounded by Shadows [9.3]
// My kind of power metal. Huge hook! Synths with really cool sounds! Speedy riffs under those same really cool synths! I forget the name of the singer, but I love his voice. I'm sure the rhythm has been used a million times but the verse specifically reminds me of Edguy's "Under the Moon". Big solo, big props. Power metal has a lot of crap... and this ain't crap. This is great :)
2. Saffire - The Rainmaker [9.5]
// Love the precision of the main riff. The playing is tight, literally. Verses sound like AOR which is a good thing to me. LOVE the little synth runs up and down before the chorus, which is huge and sounds like it came directly out of Magnus Karlsson's demo sessions for an Allen-Lande album. I've never heard anyone talk about this band but this song fucking rips - what gives?
3. Dark Forest - The Wild Hunt [8.8]
// I don't like the vocalist on this unfortunately. There's some wicked playing all around. Harmonized guitars are the way to my heart. But man does that singer drag this down for me - where's the power? Get the guy from Eternal of Sweden in this mug and you'd have all 9s. :)
Current Score: 16.03
Overall: 27.6
Average: 9.20
CURRENT SCORE: 25.23
Elite
1. Beardfish - Into the Night [8.2]
// Fantastic production, let's be clear. Might be one of the best produced songs in this round. Everything is crystal clear. These guys can play very well. The singer is a little polarizing though, and I think that might be partially the fault of the lyrics which I don't think are that good. He sounds kind of nasally. But as the song goes on the playing comes through loud and clear, these guys have major chops and can play some complex stuff. I like the fast vocal passage before that wild guitar bit. Organs... much prog. This song is kind of all over the place and not something I'd listen to often but this is fun.
2. The Aristocrats - Bad Asteroid [9.2]
// Tasty. TACE-TEE. I love the main motif - it's catchy but has enough frills thrown in to tastefully accent it. I need the whole album, because this is the kind of instrumental stuff I like to listen to when I'm not quite up to the task of digesting Levin Minnemann Rudess or LTE. When I say I like to do dishes to this music, that's a compliment. And I washed a lot of dishes to this song.
3. Beardfish - South of the Border [5.5]
// Wow... a lot to unpack here. Well, to be clear, I think instrumentally this song rocks. Again, these guys can play, no doubt about that. And that bouncy weird bit about 5:00 in? I LOVE that. And I like the singer's voice. But the lyrics and attempt to tell some humorous story here fall so, so flat for me. I don't like a single thing about them. I truly, deeply like the instrumental part of this song, but the lyrics are such an integral part of this particular song that ignoring them unfortunately just isn't possible.
Current Score: 16.07
Overall: 22.9
Average: 7.63~
CURRENT SCORE: 23.70
Evermind
1. Big Big Train - Brave Captain [8.8]
// Now we're talking - a longer prog song! Funnily enough a unique entry in this round, and more funnily I don't have too much to say about it. It's a fun way to dip my toes into the Big Big Train waters. There are too many fun musical passages to list, and I like how the singer's voice complements the band. But what I enjoy most is that it doesn't go overboard, it doesn't throw the kitchen sink in. There's proggy stuff but it doesn't bash me over the head with it, and the song benefits as a result. I'm not in love with this, but because of this song I have Big Big Train on my 'to listen' short list.
2. Hibria - Millennium Quest [9.5]
// Power metal's coming out in a big way this round and this has what I love: double bass drumming, speedy trebley guitars, and a singer with MAD PIPES. Holy shit. So many power metal bands drop the ball and become horribly generic bands and I think that's because a strong singer is an absolute requirement for the genre. They really do make or break power metal to me. This guy's got a strong presence. Not only that but the solo shreds. KILLER song.
3. Galahad - Empires Never Last [9.0]
// Is there Queensryche influence at play here? I'm not sure why I get that vibe, but I do. This song grew on me - at first I didn't like it, but now I really like it. Huge chorus. The singer sells it well. Love the intense swell as it reaches the end. Kind of a midtempo song yet it doesn't lose the heaviness. That's hard to do well. Very good song.
Current Score: 14.86
Overall: 27.3
Average: 9.10
CURRENT SCORE: 23.96
jingle.boy (Shrimp on the Barbee)
1. Damnations Day - To Begin Again [9.2]
// This singer is excellent. Anyone who's read these writeups knows I want a strong singer and boy does this guy bring the goods. If it weren't for the solo I wouldn't care about the rest of the band at all. All of the vocal parts are stuck on my brain, not just the chorus, and that's huge for me. The intensity when he belts the high notes and then goes higher - that's the good shit, man. And it's not just once or twice, it's all over the song. Love all of this.
2. Hemina - Moonlight Bride [9.0]
// Perfect use of saxophone. Interesting playing from everyone - complex and technical but not enough to lose focus on melody or the vibe of the song. Okay, seriously, that sax is awesome, I'm glad it came back. Genuinely surprised by both this song *and* how much I like it.
3. Black Majesty - Far Beyond [8.0]
// I've always thought this band was a little generic, even when I sampled them as a young teen fresh to power metal - but hey, I know a good power metal solo when I hear it, and this is textbook awesome power metal soloing and that truly does save this song and turn into something really fun to listen to.
Current Score: 17.04 + 1 BP
Overall: 26.2
Average: 8.73~
CURRENT SCORE: 25.77 (1 BP)
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ROUND 3 STANDINGS
11. Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 = 23.70
10. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 = 23.96
9. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 = 24.12
8. Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 / 8.60 = 24.50 [+1 BP]
7. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 = 25.20
6. TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 / 9.20 = 25.23
5. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 = 25.70
4. Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 / 8.76 = 25.76
3. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 = 25.77 [+1 BP]
2. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 = 26.26 [+3 BP]
1. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 = 26.53 [+3 BP]
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I'm glad this is over because even with Hibria I'm at the 10th place. :lol
Just kidding, this was fun while it lasted.
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I wasn't involved in this roulette but it's a shame it had to end this way. It was a freaking great idea for a roulette and I was following along :sadpanda:
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I just have to say, I'm sad this roulette has to end this way, basically going on indefinite hiatus. Kat did mention to me that he emailed Bosk about 2 weeks ago to work things out, but never heard back from him :'(
It's always disappointing when a roulette doesn't get finished for some reason or another, but I think this is the most disappointing of all because we know the host hasn't lost interest, or had life get in their way, or anything like that; we know Katt was still all in on this roulette and was devoted to continuing it, so it's a real shame that it appears he won't be able to. :(
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I fucking nailed that round. Such a shame this ended the way it did.
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Well... if we were continuing, I'd fess up and say that I didn't land on a bonus color this round, so don't deserve the bonus point (but did have a couple from the last round)
I also PM'd Bosk asking if Katt was going to get a stay of execution from the Governor. No response...so, I guess not.
Bosk... if you're reading this thread, maybe at least have the courtesy to respond to Kattelox? Kinda rude to throw out that offer of perhaps letting him back, then not even respond.
But, even if the ban was lifted, I doubt Katt would come back - why would he want to at this point? I know I probably wouldn't if I was in his shoes.
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You're welcome, Evermind.
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Welp, at least we got some kind of closure
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Puppies, tell Katt he should absolutely check those Talk Talk, Bark Psychosis, and Gazpacho albums and thank him for delivering results :metal
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Just swinging by here to see if the rumour is true. Not yet apparently.
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There are rumors? :corn
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Yes there is. Stay tuned, Same Time, Same Bat Channel!
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I think the main problem with this roulette is that it just didn't have a chance to finish properly. If only we could get Katt to come back and finish it.
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Well, this thread got real cryptic :|
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I think the main problem with this roulette is that it just didn't have a chance to finish properly. If only we could get Katt to come back and finish it.
Yes, that would be nice.
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With his choir of hellish, undead angels and his psychotic symphony underway, a dark wave of sinister music echoes throughout the world, and everything - cities, trees, women, and children - come to a halt. The wind stops, the water stills - but black clouds roil overhead, gathering around the peak of a distant mountain. Our bardly heroes, curiously unaffected, gaze in terror as doom whispers in their heads: "Roulette Under Construction"
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(maybe after Stadler's roulette is done)
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I mean there's a free roulette spot nobody has taken yet :P
Also welcome back
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Not quite ready yet - work has gotten crazy busy (12+ hour days not counting the commute) so I'm going to return to this a bit later but everyone rest assured this will continue. Also ty sweetums
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Obviously you got attacked by a time wizard
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Dude......you're hot! I'm so conflicted!
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I'll join in on that...
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Guess who's back, back again
Katt is back, tell a friend
Guess who's back, guess who's back
Guess who's back, guess who's back
Guess who's back, guess who's back
Guess who's back
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Hey, sorry for taking up Katt's roulette thread with this and going on a bit of a tangent. But since his banning was obviously quite public, and that it was discussed in this thread, I just want to BRIEFLY say something public about it myself.
I won't get into the details, but I'll just say that there was more going on than what appeared on the surface. And some of that had nothing whatsoever to do with Katt. The long and short of it is, while I think the reasonable-minded peeps here would acknowledge that it's just not a good thing to do to go after any of the mods publicly and try to push their buttons, some things I posted clearly provoked him. And I overreacted. Again, I was dealing with some other things that contributed. But that's not Katt's problem. It was mine. So I want to publicly apologize to him and to you guys for that. I'm glad he's back.
Carry on.
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Hey, sorry for taking up Katt's roulette thread with this and going on a bit of a tangent. But since his banning was obviously quite public, and that it was discussed in this thread, I just want to BRIEFLY say something public about it myself.
I won't get into the details, but I'll just say that there was more going on than what appeared on the surface. And some of that had nothing whatsoever to do with Katt. The long and short of it is, while I think the reasonable-minded peeps here would acknowledge that it's just not a good thing to do to go after any of the mods publicly and try to push their buttons, some things I posted clearly provoked him. And I overreacted. Again, I was dealing with some other things that contributed. But that's not Katt's problem. It was mine. So I want to publicly apologize to him and to you guys for that. I'm glad he's back.
Carry on.
It takes a big man to say and post this publicly. It would've been easy just to sweep it under the rug and move on. Kudo's to you Bosky. I too want to publicly offer my apology to you - it wasn't necessary for me to call you out publicly the way I did last page. I too had extenuating circumstances contributing to why I posted the way I did. No disrespect or ill intent was meant.
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It takes a big man to say and post this publicly. It would've been easy just to sweep it under the rug and move on. Kudo's to you Bosky.
Exactly this. Since you are the leader in this place it is great to see you being humble like this, it makes this forum a better place. You got my vote for the next election :tup
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Agreed on the kind words for Bosk.
As for the roulette...
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Thanks again, bosk, for being understanding and letting me back in. Feels like family here and it's good to be back. No hard feelings, it is what it is, I think we both will try to understand the other a bit better from now on and be more mindful of each others' personalities and how to express our disagreements with one another.
As for the rest of you, pay attention to round 3 if you did well because ya'll killed it, that was such a damn fine batch of songs I wonder if it can possibly be topped for the rest of the game.
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Evermind stole a 9.5 from me.
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Stole eh. I think your trigger was just slow old man.
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I think your trigger was just slow old man.
That happened to a friend of mine too. But after a prostate exam, they were able to come up with a good plan to mitigate the effects.
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Bosk1, if you only knew the adds on sports talk radio in Boston for men's health. I kid you not. Right Tim? :lol
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What? I'm on the phone with...…..oh nevermind.
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Believe me, it isn't limited to Boston. And it seems like they get more graphic as time goes on. As it is, they are practically, "Hey, you need an exam? Forget those other guys. You don't want Dr. Jack Hammerfist, M.D. examining your intestines from the bottom up. I got small hands. Come see me, and we'll hook you up with pills to get you stiff as a board so you can start pleasing your lady again. Come in today, or else she's liable to start getting it from the pool boy!"
[although the above sounds a lot funnier to me if I read it in a Boston or Long Island accent]
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As a survivor of prostate cancer, almost solely because it was caught early, I can't stress how important men's health exams are. Make sure your annual physical includes a full blood workup... and if your insurance won't pay for it, pay for it yourself.
All that being said, ED and low T commercials are a plague on certain radio and TV stations. :getoffmylawn:
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No this is for erectile dysfunction. It was always a dude talking now the new commercial is 2 wives talking about their sex lives and how this place was a godsend.
Sports talk radio us all about the 3rd leg.
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Kat, get this roulette back on track! The fogeys keep talking about their penises. :\ :loser:
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;D ;D ;D ;D
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Hey, sorry for taking up Katt's roulette thread with this and going on a bit of a tangent. But since his banning was obviously quite public, and that it was discussed in this thread, I just want to BRIEFLY say something public about it myself.
I won't get into the details, but I'll just say that there was more going on than what appeared on the surface. And some of that had nothing whatsoever to do with Katt. The long and short of it is, while I think the reasonable-minded peeps here would acknowledge that it's just not a good thing to do to go after any of the mods publicly and try to push their buttons, some things I posted clearly provoked him. And I overreacted. Again, I was dealing with some other things that contributed. But that's not Katt's problem. It was mine. So I want to publicly apologize to him and to you guys for that. I'm glad he's back.
Carry on.
I'm glad you posted this bosk, as Chad said it takes a real man with big balls to write this. We don't know the ins and outs and this is wonderful to read. I think we all can just move on, and if anything positive is to come out of this, it showed how close we all are here and try and back and look out for one another, this statement from you is the icing on the cake and I'm sure we all have even more respect for you and everyone else on here. Good stuff, and gives me that warm fuzzy feeling inside.
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Sorry Wolf. That from me goosing you virtually.
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Sorry Wolf. That from me goosing you virtually.
WTF is all this with the goosing and the ED references? Is the Queen not home??
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Sorry Wolf. That from me goosing you virtually.
I can confidently say I have no fucking idea what this sentence means.
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Sorry Wolf. That from me goosing you virtually.
I can confidently say I have no fucking idea what this sentence means.
Probably best to just leave it at that! :lol
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Sorry Wolf. That from me goosing you virtually.
I can confidently say I have no fucking idea what this sentence means.
Probably best to just leave it at that! :lol
Funny thing is my wife had no idea what goosing meant before she met me. Needless to say, she found out real quick :biggrin:
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Goosing is pinching your ass when you are walking in front of me. Tim, man up and say it. Lol
Puppies. Giggity.
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Goosing is pinching your ass when you are walking in front of me. Tim, man up and say it. Lol
Puppies. Giggity.
Huh. I have never heard that time ever in my life. No one I know has ever said it, it's definitely not an common Aussie saying.
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Goosing is pinching your ass when you are walking in front of me. Tim, man up and say it. Lol
What do I have to man up about? Goosing someone is pinching someone's ass. I did go to Junior High you know.
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Ha! Never knew that. Very cool.
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No this is for erectile dysfunction. It was always a dude talking now the new commercial is 2 wives talking about their sex lives and how this place was a godsend.
Sports talk radio us all about the 3rd leg.
I like the ones that are all "So - for a friend - what's this all about? For a friend...".
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Kat, get this roulette back on track! The fogeys keep talking about their penises. :\ :loser:
Don't you have results to finish posting?
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Indeed. They are being worked on. Slowly.....Yours the slowest :)
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Indeed. They are being worked on. Slowly.....Yours the slowest :)
*Backhands Chad*
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Indeed. They are being worked on. Slowly.....Yours the slowest :)
Would it help if I start discussing the apparent softwood epidemic in the Northeast in your thread?
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I'm going to send you the commercial Chad. Lol
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Indeed. They are being worked on. Slowly.....Yours the slowest :)
Would it help if I start discussing the apparent softwood epidemic in the Northeast in your thread?
If you feel the need to discuss it in 2 threads, by all means, go right ahead :corn
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I'm overdue for my 9+, Puppies. Chop chop.
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It takes a big man to say and post this publicly. It would've been easy just to sweep it under the rug and move on. Kudo's to you Bosky.
Exactly this. Since you are the leader in this place it is great to see you being humble like this, it makes this forum a better place. You got my vote for the next election :tup
Damn, I guess I'll hold off on my coup for now then.
*goes back to quietly plotting in the shadows*
Welcome back Katt!
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It takes a big man to say and post this publicly. It would've been easy just to sweep it under the rug and move on. Kudo's to you Bosky.
Exactly this. Since you are the leader in this place it is great to see you being humble like this, it makes this forum a better place. You got my vote for the next election :tup
Damn, I guess I'll hold off on my coup for now then.
*goes back to quietly plotting in the shadows*
Make sure you come up with a good super villain monologue for when your time comes :biggrin:
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"The Monocle."
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"The Monocle."
And there's your super villain name. Perfect :lol
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:lol
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Come on, guys. We're talking about ariich here...
It's "El Monocle"
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:ariich:
Also, I think we all need to update our place in the map right?
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The bannination has given me a new idea actually so no need to worry about the map right now... worry about the new one, after the
breaking of the world hiatus between rounds. [waves magic fingers]
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Bosk is Thor? Amirite??
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Oh wow :lol
Shower thought - how does Thanos even snap his fingers wearing a huge metal glove?
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Because the glove is exquisitely crafted and allows for movement between the several small parts it is composed off....
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The bannination has given me a new idea actually so no need to worry about the map right now... worry about the new one, after the breaking of the world hiatus between rounds. [waves magic fingers]
Wheel of Time reference?
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The bannination has given me a new idea actually so no need to worry about the map right now... worry about the new one, after the breaking of the world hiatus between rounds. [waves magic fingers]
Wheel of Time reference?
That's what I immediately thought :heart
Damn, I love The Wheel of Time so much! On about my 8th or 9th re-read (but first since finishing the series) right now.
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It wasn't intentional but once I wrote it I looked at it and thought, "Heck yeah." I think it's about time I restart reading them, as I've had a couple years to process everything. :2metal:
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McDonald's has done a great job updating their characters. Grimace look so bad ass in this clip.
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It wasn't intentional but once I wrote it I looked at it and thought, "Heck yeah." I think it's about time I restart reading them, as I've had a couple years to process everything. :2metal:
I'd start re-reading them again for the umpteenth time but then you guys would never hear from me again in my roulette thread. Gotta prioritize I guess. :\
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Is this roulette going to start up again soon? I mean, there's only two roulettes going on at the moment..
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I'm so sick they told me to GTFO at work and go home so... not right now :lol
The holidays are a bit wild so, like, at the start of the new year. Bear with me a couple more weeks.
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Still gonna get your next round done before stads does at this rate :neverusethis:
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Cant have this wallowing on page 2..... :corn
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Sorry for the delay, everybody. Went back and double checked PMs and posts for themes, re-checked the bonus points, TAC deserves 2 and Elite deserves 1, I have added those on.
I came up with a new idea during the break, and we'll be in the Dark World. Finishing the map now, same concept as always, nothing else has changed. It'll be posted sometime this weekend.
Here's a question: is 3 songs each round too much? Would you rather do 2 or just 1? You don't have to send 3 different artists each time, just so everyone knows. Since it's the holidays and this was on break I'm just gonna let this sit for a while, no rush on submissions, but round 4 is finally open.
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3 songs per round is fine with me. Gives me more of a reason to make up conceptual EP's each round. :tup
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3 songs per round is fine with me.
Same here, K-lox.
Sorry for the delay, everybody. Went back and double checked PMs and posts for themes, re-checked the bonus points, TAC deserves 2 and Elite deserves 1, I have added those on.
You did? ;D
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So is this the first roulette to ever come back from being "lost to the ether"?
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but round 4 is finally open.
SENT!!
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I have ;) A refresher on standings:
11. Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 = 23.70 [+1 BP] (8 spaces)
10. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 = 23.96 (9 spaces)
9. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 = 24.12 (9 spaces)
8. Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 / 8.60 = 24.50 [+1 BP] (9 spaces)
7. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 = 25.20 (9 spaces)
6. TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 / 9.20 = 25.23 [+2 BP] (9 spaces)
5. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 = 25.70 (9 spaces)
4. Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 / 8.76 = 25.76 (9 spaces)
3. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 = 25.77 [+1 BP] (9 spaces)
2. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 = 26.26 [+3 BP] (9 spaces)
1. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 = 26.53 [+3 BP] (9 spaces)
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I'm not sending anything until I know what the new map looks like and where the bonus point spots are and themes for said bonus point spots, unless those are gone....
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I'm not sending anything until I know what the new map looks like and where the bonus point spots are and themes for said bonus point spots, unless those are gone....
Oh yeah..good idea. :lol
I don't know how many spaces to move yet.
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Good thinking Pup... keep an eye out, maybe tomorrow, going to sit on it for a while to make sure it's where I want it.
I updated the scores with the spaces moved, last round was amazing.
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I think 3 songs is fine.
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Guess I need to start thinking about what to potentially send.
Also, 3 songs is not enough. :biggrin:
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I'm actually thinking instead of doing this we'll just finish the roulette as a normal roulette (just keep sending 3 songs per round). The break kinda fudged up the momentum and I don't really have the spirit to keep all this extra stuff up but I want the game to go on. It's very fun but with work I just don't think I can commit to it the way I was, but I might. Honestly don't know.
Since I only have one submission and I'm not even sure some people have seen this thread it's just something I'm tossing out there. I can keep up the game schtick with the map but the rounds will be longer than normal.
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Since I only have one submission..
So I win? ;D
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I've seen it... I just didn't know if we were still a go, or whether there was a new map/twist coming? I can be ready to submit on a couple of days notice, once I know what (if any) theme there might be to fit in to.
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I was waiting for the map. But I can send when needed
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I'll work on my 3 song sir.
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A bit late on this, but here we go. Let's nerd out a bit. Everyone take your time with submissions, I'm in no rush for this round.
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Our heroes awake in a daze, scattered about an empty shack with embers smoldering in the fireplace. The wind reaches its cold fingers through the cracks in the walls, and Alithia and Scipline the Indy shiver at the cold embrace of fear - evil shadows ride the wind, acting as ears for the Dark One, on his throne of stone.
By the fireplace, a hooded figure wrapped in layers of strange, unfamiliar clothing stands from his chair, watching the now-woken heroes. "It's been a long time," he rasps, limping closer to the King of Wolves. "I will tell you what little I know."
The figure revealed that the Dark One froze the world with his hellish choir of undead angels, twisted by his cursed mind and evil words. Humanity broke beneath the roar of a wicked symphony - the land shattered, the oceans stilled. Those who survived live with rotted limbs, slowly dying from within, the evil music that echoes from the mountains like a cancer to the mortal flesh. Our heroes, imbued with the sacred power of music and light, were saved by selfless travelers along the roads. What remains of the world are three realms: Progonia, the last bastion of humanity, The Wastes, where the world ceased to exist, and the rotted realm of Kelhosia, where shadows sing.
It has been an untold number of years since the Resting of the World, but time matters not, for the sun lies behind a veil of ash and poisonous clouds that cover the sky. Our heroes feast on scraps of stale food and set to depart from Progresso, a quaint settlement on the fork of a river, into The Wastes. Their goal: the Dark One's castle at Fort Zando (and to make music great again).
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Green: Elves! Forest theme. Bonus points for no distorted guitars, folk and stringed instruments, soft percussion, and lyrics about nature.
Brown: Dwarves! Earth theme. Bonus points for songs about drinking, songs that rock hard, or a song with a super tight and heavy rhythm section.
Blue: Pirates! Water theme. Bonus points for songs about the sea, traveling on water, drinking, or all things pirate-related.
Red: Dragons! Fire theme. Bonus points for music that is really fast, heavy, epic, and/or about dragons and fire.
Pink: Three songs from an artist I have never heard before (nothing on RYM, a significant lack of listens on Last.FM, consult with me if unsure)
Purple: Three songs from different decades.
Orange: Three songs from the same decade.
Yellow: Three songs from the same year.
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11. Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 = 23.70 [+1 BP] (8 spaces)
10. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 = 23.96 (9 spaces)
9. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 = 24.12 (9 spaces)
8. Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 / 8.60 = 24.50 [+1 BP] (9 spaces)
7. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 = 25.20 (9 spaces)
6. TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 / 9.20 = 25.23 [+2 BP] (9 spaces)
5. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 = 25.70 (9 spaces)
4. Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 / 8.76 = 25.76 (9 spaces)
3. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 = 25.77 [+1 BP] (9 spaces)
2. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 = 26.26 [+3 BP] (9 spaces)
1. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 = 26.53 [+3 BP] (9 spaces)
And if everyone's cool with the map you'll move... which in this case means Elite is eligible for the blue challenge IF he wants to, and everyone else can take the yellow IF they want to. I did the map before checking the spaces. :lol
Make it to the treble clef and you're good for the final round automatically.
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Well shyte! I already did three songs from the same year.
Challenge accepted.
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You don't have to take it if you don't want to, but it does add a bit of challenge, you just can't do the same year again. You won't have a problem though surely :hat
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Re-sent with the Bonus Point in mind.
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:corn :hefdaddy
I will get my songs to you by tomorrow.
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Question, will you accept different songs by artists that have already been sent this roulette?
Strike that, I'm going with something else.
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If they got under an 8 I'll accept another song by them.
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Challenge accepted
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Sent!
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Haven't started listening yet, but I am giving plenty of time for people to remember this roulette. I might PM reminders. :biggrin: :corn
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Haven't started listening yet, but I am giving plenty of time for people to remember this roulette. I might PM reminders. :biggrin: :corn
I might be another day or so mate honestly.
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Haven't started listening yet, but I am giving plenty of time for people to remember this roulette. I might PM reminders. :biggrin: :corn
I might be another day or so mate honestly.
Same... got a busy day ahead of chores and shit, and then back to work tomorrow. :sadpanda:
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Haven't started listening yet, but I am giving plenty of time for people to remember this roulette. I might PM reminders. :biggrin: :corn
I might be another day or so mate honestly.
Same... got a busy day ahead of chores and shit, and then back to work tomorrow. :sadpanda:
Yeah, it's finally holidays for me, and I'm spending the time with my loved ones. Might take a day or two to send, sorry Katt.
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No rush, tis the season :biggrin:
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No rush, tis the season :biggrin:
Not anymore. Time to crack the whip on these slow pokes dragging their asses in to the new year. I mean it's January 2nd already, for crying out loud!
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Our holidays start on 30th and end on Jan 8th. :biggrin: I haven't even been home since the last year!
I'll send today though.
Sent!
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Our holidays start on 30th and end on Jan 8th. :biggrin: I haven't even been home since the last year!
I'll send today though.
Sent!
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I need Sacul, Stadler, Elite, Indiscipline, and wolfking.
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No you do not. :)
If my submissions are a football game, I went deep on first down, I ran it straight up the middle on second down, and I ran a wild-cat flea-flicker Hail Mary! on third down. :)
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No you do not. :)
If my submissions are a football game, I went deep on first down, I ran it straight up the middle on second down, and I ran a wild-cat flea-flicker Hail Mary! on third down. :)
And now it's 4th and long. :rollin
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I need Sacul, Stadler, Elite, Indiscipline, and wolfking.
And me. I'll work on t tonight.
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I need Sacul, Stadler, Elite, Indiscipline, and wolfking.
And me. I'll work on t tonight.
Maybe Kat was subtly trying to tell you that you were cut.... :neverusethis:
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I can't cut the king just yet!
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I need Sacul, Stadler, Elite, Indiscipline, and wolfking.
Sorry, I will try and spend an hour tonight and send some songs.
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I need Sacul, Stadler, Elite, Indiscipline, and wolfking.
And me. I'll work on t tonight.
Maybe Kat was subtly trying to tell you that you were cut.... :neverusethis:
You wish LOL
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I need Sacul, Stadler, Elite, Indiscipline, and wolfking.
Sorry, I will try and spend an hour tonight and send some songs.
No worries :biggrin:
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Finally have an hour to submit. Don't know where to start but I think I'm going to just send three songs from the one album.
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Only need one submission now, so I'm going to start listening this weekend and hopefully will have results at a regular interval as always. Can't wait :hat
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Sent 3 songs from the same album.
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I should have clarified this, I sent 3 songs from the same year.
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SENT!
Sorry, I rolled a 0 on initiative.
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AND WE'RE OFF!
Thanks to everybody for still showing interest. Now that I have all the submissions, hangman will be up today and we're back on a regular schedule. :metal
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Yay. This thread was more active when K-lox was banned! :lol
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Wait I jumped the gun. Still need one more. :rollin
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In your face Tim :lol
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LET'S GET READY TO HANGMAAAAAAN
All but one of you took the challenge, so I'm looking forward to seeing who's successful and who's not. :hat
A. ???
1. ________ - ________ __ _______
2. ______ ____ - _____ __ ___ ____
3. _________ - ____ __ _ ________ _____
B. ???
1. _________ _ - ____ ______ ___ _____
2. ________ - ______ _____
3. _________ - _________
C. ???
1. ________ - _______ ____
2. ____ - _____ _____
3. ____ - ____ ____
D. ???
1. _____ - _______
2. _______ ___ - _______ ___
3. _______ ____ - ______
E. ???
1. __________ - _____ ____
2. ____ ______ - _________ _ ____ _________
3. ________ _______ - ______
F. ???
1. ____ ______ - ______ ___ _______
2. ____ __ _______ - _____ ___ _______
3. _______ - __________
G. ???
1. ______ - _____ __ ___ _____
2. ______ - ___ ______
3. ______ - ____ ___ _____
H. ???
1. ___ ________ - ___ _____ __ _____ __ ____
2. ___ _______ - ___ _______ ____
3. _______ ______ - ____ ___ __________
I. ???
1. ______ ________ - ____ __ ___ _____
2. ______ ________ - _________
3. ______ ________ - ____ ____ ____ ____
J. ???
1. ____ ______ _____ - ____ _________
2. _______ - ___
3. ____ ___ _ ___ - ___ ____ ___ ___ ______
K. ???
1. _______ ____ - ________ ___ ___ ___
2. __________ __ ____ - ____
3. _____________ - ___
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ROUND 3 STANDINGS
11. Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 = 23.70 [+1 BP]
10. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 = 23.96 [+2 BP]
9. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 = 24.12
8. Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 / 8.60 = 24.50 [+1 BP]
7. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 = 25.20 [+1 BP]
6. TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 / 9.20 = 25.23 [+2 BP]
5. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 = 25.70
4. Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 / 8.76 = 25.76
3. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 = 25.77 [+1 BP]
2. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 = 26.26 [+3 BP]
1. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 = 26.53 [+3 BP]
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This one's gonna go fast... :lol
A. ???
1. _____ee_ - __e_t___ __ _e___t_
2. _____e _ee_ - Te___ __ t_e __e_
3. ___e____h - ____ __ _ Th______ _e___
B. ???
1. _____t__e _ - __e_ __th__ the T__th
2. ___t____ - He__t_ ____e
3. _________ - _e_e_____
C. ???
1. _____e__ - Th___ht ____
2. __e_ - ____h _e___
3. __e_ - T__e ____
D. ???
1. _____ - _h_____
2. _______ ___ - _______ ___
3. ____t__ ____ - __tte_
E. ???
1. __________ - ____e ___e
2. _ee_ _____e - ___et__e_ _ _ee_ ___e ___e_____
3. __tth___ _______ - ______
F. ???
1. ____ _e__et - _eh___ the ___t___
2. ___t __ Th___ht - _____ _e_ _______
3. E_____e - ___e______
G. ???
1. Th___e - _____ __ t_e __te_
2. Th___e - Th_ _h__e_
3. Th___e - ____ t_e __eet
H. ???
1. __e H_____h_ - The _e___ __ _____ __ ___e
2. _e_ _e___et - The ____e__ __et
3. ___h___ _____e - __t_ the ____e__e__
I. ???
1. ______ ________ - ___e __ the _____
2. ______ ________ - _e__e__e_
3. ______ ________ - ___h ____ ____ ____
J. ???
1. ____ __t___ _e___ - ___e ______t__
2. _______ - ___
3. Th__ ___ _ __e - The _e__ ___ the H___e_
K. ???
1. ____t__ ____ - _h_tt___ __t the ___
2. ______t_e_ __ ____ - ____
3. ________T____ - ___
Guessed letters: T H E
Parama waits 1 turn
Evermind waits 2 turns
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1. ____ree_ - _re_t___ _f Re___t_
2. _____e _ee_ - Te_r_ _f the __e_
3. ___er___h - R___ _f _ Th______ _e_r_
B. ???
1. _____t__e _ - __e_ __th__ the Tr_th
2. ___t____ - He_rt_ ____e
3. __r______ - _e_er____
C. ???
1. _____e__ - Th___ht ____
2. __e_ - _r__h _e___
3. __e_ - T__e _r__
D. ???
1. _r___ - _h_____
2. F______ R__ - __r____ ___
3. ____t__ ____ - __tter
E. ???
1. _______r__ - ____e R__e
2. _ee_ __r__e - ___et__e_ _ Fee_ ___e __re_____
3. __tth__e __rfer_ - _e__er
F. ???
1. ____ _e_ret - _eh___ the __rt___
2. ___t __ Th___ht - _____ Re_ _______
3. E_____e - ___e______
G. ???
1. Thrice - __r__ __ the __ter
2. Thrice - The _h__er
3. Thrice - __r_ the F_eet
H. ???
1. __e H_____h_ - The _err_ __ R____ _f __fe
2. _e_ _e___et - The F___er_ __et
3. ___h___ __r__e - __t_ the ____er_e__
I. ???
1. ______ __r_____ - ___e __ the __r__
2. ______ __r_____ - _e__e__er
3. ______ __r_____ - ___h ___r ____ ____
J. ???
1. ____ __t___ Re___ - __fe ______t_r
2. _______ - ___
3. Th__ ___ _ __e - The _e__ ___ the H___er
K. ???
1. ____t__ ____ - _h_tt___ __t the ___
2. ______t_e_ _f ____ - ____
3. ________T____ - ___
Guessed letters: T H E F R
Pup waits 1 turn
TAC waits 2 turns
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Butthole Surfers
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Words in the Water
The Whaler
Burn the Fleet
I
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Last update til whenever I get off work tomorrow. One of these contestants should be pretty easy to guess already.
Also, Butthole Surfers is the funniest band name ever.
A. ???
1. _i__ree_ - _re_ti__ _f Re__it_
2. _i_i_e _ee_ - Te_r_ _f the __e_
3. I__er_i_h - R___ _f _ Th______ _e_r_
B. ???
1. ____it__e _ - _ie_ _ithi_ the Tr_th
2. ___t____ - He_rt_ __i_e
3. __ri__i__ - _e_er____
C. ???
1. _____e__ - Th___ht ____
2. _ie_ - _ri_h _ei__
3. _ie_ - T__e _r__
D. ???
1. _ri__ - _h_____
2. F___i__ R__ - __r_i__ ___
3. ____ti_ ____ - __tter
E. ???
1. _______r__ - ____e R__e
2. _ee_ __r__e - ___eti_e_ I Fee_ _i_e __re__i__
3. Butthole Surfers - _e__er
F. ???
1. ____ _e_ret - _ehi__ the __rt_i_
2. ___t i_ Th___ht - _____ Re_ _i_____
3. E_____e - ___e__i___
G. ???
1. Thrice - Words in the Water
2. Thrice - The Whaler
3. Thrice - Burn the Fleet
H. ???
1. __e Hi__i_hi - The _err_ __ R____ _f _ife
2. _e_ _e_i_et - The F___er_ __et
3. _i_hi__ __r__e - I_t_ the _i__er_e__
I. ???
1. ______ __r_____ - ___e __ the __r__
2. ______ __r_____ - _e__e__er
3. ______ __r_____ - ___h ___r _i__ ____
J. ???
1. ____ __ti__ Rei__ - _ife _i____t_r
2. I______ - _i_
3. Thi_ ___ _ __e - The _e__ ___ the H___er
K. ???
1. ____ti_ ____ - _h_tti__ __t the ___
2. ______tie_ _f ____ - ____
3. ________T____ - III
Guessed letters: R T H I E F
TAC waits 1 turn
Parama waits 2 turns
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U
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A
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Innerwish / Rain of a Thousand Years. That's TAC's group.
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Flaming Row / Burning Sky. Evermind's group?
Magnitude 9 / Lies within the Truth
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Innerwish / Rain of a Thousand Years. That's TAC's group.
:metal
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Give me an A while we're at it.
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Mastodon - Hearts Alive
ooh i don't think katt will like this one
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Give me an A while we're at it.
Okay you're getting one more update before tomorrow but TAC already guessed A :lol
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A. TAC
1. _i__ree_ - _reati__ _f Rea_it_
2. _i_i_e _ee_ - Tear_ _f the A_e_
3. Innerwish - Rain of a Thousand Years
B. ???
1. Magnitude 9 - Lies Within the Truth
2. Mastodon - Hearts Alive
3. __ri__i__ - _e_er_a__
C. ???
1. _a_u_e_a - Th_u_ht ____
2. _ie_ - Ariah _ei__
3. _ie_ - Tu_e _r__
D. Evermind
1. Ari__ - _ha____
2. Flaming Row - Burning Sky
3. _u_ati_ ____ - _utter
E. ???
1. __u____r__ - __a_e Ra_e
2. _ee_ _ur__e - ___eti_e_ I Fee_ _i_e __re__i__
3. Butthole Surfers - _e__er
F. ???
1. __u_ _e_ret - _ehi__ the _urtai_
2. ___t i_ Th_u_ht - _____ Re_ _ia____
3. E_____e - ___e__i___
G. Parama
1. Thrice - Words in the Water
2. Thrice - The Whaler
3. Thrice - Burn the Fleet
H. ???
1. __e Hi_ai_hi - The _err_ __ R_u__ _f _ife
2. _e_ _e_i_et - The F___er_ _uet
3. _i_hi__ _ar__e - I_t_ the _i__er_e__
I. ???
1. _a__u_ _ar_____ - _a_e U_ the __r__
2. _a__u_ _ar_____ - _e__e__er
3. _a__u_ _ar_____ - _a_h __ur _i__ A_a_
J. ???
1. ____ __ti__ Rei__ - _ife _i_u_at_r
2. I__u_u_ - _i_
3. Thi_ _a_ _ A_e - The _e__ a__ the Ha__er
K. ???
1. _u_ati_ __u_ - _hutti__ _ut the _u_
2. _a_ua_tie_ _f ____ - ____
3. _A__A___T____ - III
Guessed letters: U R A THIEF
Pup waits 1 turn
TAC waits 2 turns
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Arion
Lost in Thought
This Day & Age
Shutting Out the Sun
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Parama sent Thrice?
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as i have said several times, i am not in this roulette :P
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as i have said several times, i am not in this roulette :P
But you sent Thrice :corn
:neverusethis:
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updated
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wow can't believe i sent one really good thrice song and two okay ones, incl. not sending any songs off my favorite thrice album that is still in my top 10 albums of all time
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:lol
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wow can't believe i sent one really good thrice song and two okay ones, incl. not sending any songs off my favorite thrice album that is still in my top 10 albums of all time
I could hardly believe it either. :biggrin:
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Kiev - Ariah Being and Tube Arms. No idea who would have sent that.
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Kiev - Ariah Being and Tube Arms. No idea who would have sent that.
Nekov. He sent Ariah Being in mine.
as i have said several times, i am not in this roulette :P
Why are you not playing? You could have sent Thrice!
I also found it quite funny that whoever sent Thrice sent them thrice :corn
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So how do you allow Casualties of Cool when "Devin Townsend + related projects" is banned? Because I was seriously considering it for this batch of 2014 songs, but I mean it's literally on the banned list. :lol
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I see Lunatic Soul in that same bunch of songs.
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This Day and Age - The Bell and the Hammer
That group might be king though he usually sends MoaCLoaW
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Sinbreed - Creation of Reality.
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Arion song is Shadows. I had full intentions of sending Arion, so I'm interested to see how it will score.
Give us an L
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I. ???
1. _a__u_ _ar_____ - _a_e U_ the __r__
2. _a__u_ _ar_____ - _e__e__er
3. _a__u_ _ar_____ - _a_h __ur _i__ A_a_
wolfking:
Last Tribe - Wake Up the World
Last Tribe - Messenger
Last Tribe - Wash Your Sins Away
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I assume that Wolf was gonna send Last Tribe as well, but wtf did Katt do here? It's not like he even switched the band/album. :lol
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I might have said I was sending songs from Magnus Karlsson as well as the band name so Michael just mixed it up but it was just as much my fault. I just PM'ed him and he replied but I'm impressed you got that Ruslan from Magnus Karlsson as the tites.
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I think Parama sent Thrice. That's my guess.
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I think Parama sent Thrice. That's my guess.
:rollin
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Kade informed me it was Last Tribe, so it's my fault for mislabeling it as Magnus Karlsson. Well done either way!
As for Casualties... turns out this is the one DT project I'm NOT familiar with. I do know I listened to the album - ONCE - like 5 years ago, and I do not remember a single note from it and barely recalled the artwork, so I decided to allow it. I legit never thought of it when I added Devy to the list, so I'm letting that slip through.
Updates tonight for you sleuths of titular debauchery.
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I guess that's a lesson for me to send banned stuff anyway in case you may not be familiar with it. :biggrin:
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:facepalm: :lol
Not gonna lie though, that's not a bad strategy, just have a backup in case I've (likely) banned it.
But for now I am going bed shopping. :corn
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Casualties song is Moon?
I hope so since that's the best one
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That's the one I was considering. :lol Would've been funny cause I sent Flaming Row instead, and we both have Lunatic Soul on our lists, so it would've been 2/2 for bands.
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Okay - think I got it all up to date as of right now. I also added the theme years for everyone who took a challenge, maybe that will help give some songs or users away.
A. TAC (theme - 2016)
1. Sinbreed - Creation of Reality
2. _i_i_e _ee_ - Tear_ _f the A_e_
3. Innerwish - Rain of a Thousand Years
B. ??? (theme - 2004)
1. Magnitude 9 - Lies Within the Truth
2. Mastodon - Hearts Alive
3. _arilli__ - _e_erla__
C. Nekov (theme - 2013)
1. _a_u_e_a - Th_u_ht ___l
2. Kiev - Ariah Being
3. Kiev - Tube Orms
D. Evermind (theme - 2014)
1. Arion - Shadows
2. Flaming Row - Burning Sky
3. Lunatic Soul - _utter
E. ??? (theme - 1996)
1. __u____r__ - __a_e Ra_e
2. _ee_ _ur_le - ___eti_e_ I Feel Li_e __rea_i__
3. Butthole Surfers - _e__er
F. ??? (theme - 2011)
1. __ul _e_ret - _ehi__ the _urtai_
2. Lost in Thought - _l___ Re_ _ia____
3. E_____e - ___e__i___
G. Elite (theme - blue panel)
1. Thrice - Words in the Water
2. Thrice - The Whaler
3. Thrice - Burn the Fleet
H. ???
1. __e Hi_ai_hi - The _err_ __ R_u__ _f Life
2. Le_ _eli_et - The Fl__er_ _uet
3. _i_hi__ _ar__e - I_t_ the _il_er_e__
I. wolfking (theme - 2002)
1. Last Tribe - Wake Up The World
2. Last Tribe - Messenger
3. Last Tribe - Wash Your Sins Away
J. kingshmegland (theme - 2006)
1. _l__ __ti__ Rei__ - Life _i_ulat_r
2. I__u_u_ - _i_
3. This Day & Age - The Bell and the Hammer
K. ??? (theme - 2014)
1. Lunatic Soul - Shutting Out the Sun
2. Casualties of Cool - Moon
3. _A__A___T____ - III
Guessed letters: U R A THIEF L
TAC waits 1 turn
jingle waits 2 turns
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Well, I guess I sent G then, since I’m the only person on a blue panel.
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Well, I guess I sent G then, since I’m the only person on a blue panel.
I was gonna leave it up for guessing but all the songs were already guessed and you and Mr. No Theme are outcasts this round anyway, but I wasn't expecting it would be you to point it out :lol and Mr. No Theme couldn't find the map anyway so I didn't think anybody paid that much attention. Good to know ya'll are :biggrin:
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Marillion - Neverland
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Divine Weep / Tears of the Ages
Life Simulator - don't know the band tho
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Casualties song is Moon?
I hope so since that's the best one
I mean, you cant really pick a bad song on that album, so any song would be good in my books.
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F. ??? (theme - 2011)
1. __ul _e_ret - _ehi__ the _urtai_
2. Lost in Thought - _l___ Re_ _ia____
3. E_____e - ___e__i___
J-Boy
Soul Secret-Behind The Curtain
Lost In Thought-Blood Red Diamond
Epysode-Obsessions
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F. ??? (theme - 2011)
1. __ul _e_ret - _ehi__ the _urtai_
2. Lost in Thought - _l___ Re_ _ia____
3. E_____e - ___e__i___
J-Boy
Soul Secret-Behind The Curtain
Glad he didn't pick a song from their newest album. That album majorly sucked. Whereas Behind the Curtain is bloody fantastic! I approve :tup
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A. TAC (theme - 2016)
1. Sinbreed - Creation of Reality
2. Divine Weep - Tears of the Ages
3. Innerwish - Rain of a Thousand Years
B. ??? (theme - 2004)
1. Magnitude 9 - Lies Within the Truth
2. Mastodon - Hearts Alive
3. Marillion - Neverland
C. Nekov (theme - 2013)
1. _a_u_e_a - Th_u_ht ___l
2. Kiev - Ariah Being
3. Kiev - Tube Orms
D. Evermind (theme - 2014)
1. Arion - Shadows
2. Flaming Row - Burning Sky
3. Lunatic Soul - _utter
E. ??? (theme - 1996)
1. __u____r__ - __a_e Ra_e
2. _ee_ _ur_le - ___eti_e_ I Feel Li_e __rea_i__
3. Butthole Surfers - _e__er
F. jingle (2011)
1. Soul Secret - Behind the Curtain
2. Lost in Thought - Blood Red Diamond
3. Epysode - Obsessions
G. Elite (theme - blue panel)
1. Thrice - Words in the Water
2. Thrice - The Whaler
3. Thrice - Burn the Fleet
H. ???
1. __e Hi_ai_hi - The _err_ __ R_u__ _f Life
2. Le_ _eli_et - The Fl__er_ _uet
3. _i_hi__ _ar__e - I_t_ the _il_er_e__
I. wolfking (theme - 2002)
1. Last Tribe - Wake Up The World
2. Last Tribe - Messenger
3. Last Tribe - Wash Your Sins Away
J. kingshmegland (theme - 2006)
1. _l__ __ti__ Rei__ - Life Simulator
2. I__u_u_ - _i_
3. This Day & Age - The Bell and the Hammer
K. ??? (theme - 2014)
1. Lunatic Soul - Shutting Out the Sun
2. Casualties of Cool - Moon
3. _A__A___T____ - III
Guessed letters: U R A THIEF L
TAC waits 1 turn
jingle waits 2 turns
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Deep Purple
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Leo Delibes - The Flower Duet
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Deep Purple
Sometimes I feel like screaming
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Incubus
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Joe Hisaishi - The merry go round of life
Same group, second song is maybe The Flowers Duet?
Same group, third song is Into the Wilderness
Is that Sacul?
King's group - Slow Motion Reign
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Oh, BADBADNOTGOOD
their name does not lie
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Deep Purple
Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming
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Deep Purple
Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming
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How’d you get that?
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Deep Purple
Sometimes I feel like screaming
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Don't mind me, I'm old. :lol
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Incubus
Dig.
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Incubus
Dig.
That's an odd Incubus song to send. :corn
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Sorry for the delay - nope, that's not Sacul's group, everything else was right though. Added the BADBADNOTGOOD song because I had it mislabeled. (missing: Puppies, Stadler, Indiscipline, Sacul)
A. TAC (theme - 2016)
1. Sinbreed - Creation of Reality
2. Divine Weep - Tears of the Ages
3. Innerwish - Rain of a Thousand Years
B. Puppies (theme - 2004)
1. Magnitude 9 - Lies Within the Truth
2. Mastodon - Hearts Alive
3. Marillion - Neverland
C. Nekov (theme - 2013)
1. _a_u_e_a - Th_u_ht ___l
2. Kiev - Ariah Being
3. Kiev - Tube Orms
D. Evermind (theme - 2014)
1. Arion - Shadows
2. Flaming Row - Burning Sky
3. Lunatic Soul - _utter
E. Stadler (theme - 1996)
1. __u____r__ - __a_e Ra_e
2. Deep Purple - Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming
3. Butthole Surfers - _e__er
F. jingle (2011)
1. Soul Secret - Behind the Curtain
2. Lost in Thought - Blood Red Diamond
3. Epysode - Obsessions
G. Elite (theme - blue panel)
1. Thrice - Words in the Water
2. Thrice - The Whaler
3. Thrice - Burn the Fleet
H. Indiscipline
1. Joe Hisaishi - The Merry Go Round Of Life
2. Leo Delibes - The Flowers Duet
3. _i_hi__ _ar__e - Into the Wilderness
I. wolfking (theme - 2002)
1. Last Tribe - Wake Up The World
2. Last Tribe - Messenger
3. Last Tribe - Wash Your Sins Away
J. kingshmegland (theme - 2006)
1. Slow Motion Reign - Life Simulator
2. Incubus - Dig
3. This Day & Age - The Bell and the Hammer
K. Sacul (theme - 2014)
1. Lunatic Soul - Shutting Out the Sun
2. Casualties of Cool - Moon
3. BADBADNOTGOOD - Confessions
Guessed letters: U R A THIEF L
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Incubus
Dig.
That's an odd Incubus song to send. :corn
Indeed.
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Pretty sure Sacul is set K
And I don't know why I didn't think to send a Butthole Surfers song.... :censored That has to be Indiscipline, btw
EDIT: No wait, that has to be Stadler. Indiscipline is set H, I think...... :corn
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Puppies sent B. ;D
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Indiscipline sent H
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Puppies sent B. ;D
Yep, 3 seemingly unrelated songs (except they are all from 2004), yet I made them in to an EP with a story (admittedly a very cheesy story).
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All correct!
This is a good round. Hard to say what I think beyond that right now but may have results by Friday, Saturday at the latest, I promise.
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Hard to say what I think beyond that right now but may have results by Friday Stadler, Saturday Puppies at the latest, I promise.
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Hey, first results are actually in. TAC gets 0/10 and eaten by wolves. :lol
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Hey, first results are actually in. TAC gets 0/10 and eaten by wolves. :lol
(https://i.imgur.com/OQ4QeVl.gif)
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Hey, first results are actually in. TAC gets 0/10 and eaten by wolves. :lol
Your first wolf didn't make it.
(https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/bozemandailychronicle.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/dd/dddd09b4-b768-11e2-90aa-001a4bcf887a/518985ec6d349.image.jpg)
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Hey, first results are actually in. TAC gets 0/10 and eaten by wolves. :lol
HAHA!!!
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Shut up old man.
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:lol
I'm so old I'm seeing Blue Oyster Cult tomorrow.
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I wish that guy in that picture gets eaten alive by a pack of wolves.
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I wish that guy gets eaten alive by Butthole Surfers.
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Joe Bouchard lives around me here somewhere and often does little gigs in local bars (I'm talking places that put less than 100 people). I've never seen him, but I'd go if circumstances allow. If you go to his gig page, one of the dates is at a bar that was literally a mile from my house (and open late; I'd go there for a nightcap when I got the "you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here!" message.)
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Here's the full list since hangman died down. Results either tomorrow night or Saturday. Be ready for round 5. :metal
A. TAC (2016)
1. Sinbreed - Creation of Reality
2. Divine Weep - Tears of the Ages
3. Innerwish - Rain of a Thousand Years
B. Puppies (2004)
1. Magnitude 9 - Lies Within the Truth
2. Mastodon - Hearts Alive
3. Marillion - Neverland
C. Nekov (2013)
1. Vasudeva - Thought Pool
2. Kiev - Ariah Being
3. Kiev - Tube Orms
D. Evermind (2014)
1. Arion - Shadows
2. Flaming Row - Burning Sky
3. Lunatic Soul - Gutter
E. Stadler (1996)
1. Skunkworks - Space Race
2. Deep Purple - Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming
3. Butthole Surfers - Pepper
F. jingle (2011)
1. Soul Secret - Behind the Curtain
2. Lost in Thought - Blood Red Diamond
3. Epysode - Obsessions
G. Elite (water)
1. Thrice - Words in the Water
2. Thrice - The Whaler
3. Thrice - Burn the Fleet
H. Indiscipline
1. Joe Hisaishi - The Merry Go Round of Life
2. Leo Delibet - The Flowers Duet
3. Michiko Naruke - Into the Wilderness
I. wolfking (2002)
1. Last Tribe - Wake Up The World
2. Last Tribe - Messenger
3. Last Tribe - Wash Your Sins Away
J. kingshmegland (2006)
1. Slow Motion Reign - Life Simulator
2. Incubus - Dig
3. This Day & Age - The Bell and the Hammer
K. Sacul (2014)
1. Lunatic Soul - Shutting Out the Sun
2. Casualties of Cool - Moon
3. BADBADNOTGOOD - Confessions
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I feel pretty confident. Then again, every time I say something like that I end of doing poorly. :rollin
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Absu/10
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Absu/10
Pretty much
and I'm never going to live that one down, am I?
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nope
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Have to go out right now to get a new keyboard because my dumb ass spilled a sugary drink on it last night and the roads are crap so I hope I don't die but results will be up tonight hell or high water
Also this could fight round 3 for strongest round yet. Let's just say I'm struggling with almost being TOO generous on scores.
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Like Parama said, I'm expecting Absu/10 :biggrin:
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What the hell is an Absu?
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It's a form of results :corn
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I'm holding up Pup's roulette so results will either be late tonight or sometime tomorrow, sorry guys, just a little bit longer.
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What the hell is an Absu?
I think it equals -5/10
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So, since most of you took the theme challenges, a reminder: any song that gets over a 9 gets a bonus point. And I have to say I'm blown away by the songs sent this round, which is partially why it took so long for me to get these writeups done, I actually felt I was being too generous with the scores. But this could somehow be stronger than round 3. I *loved* listening to these songs and added a bunch of these to my favorites playlist.
Going to release these in short spurts since I'm still finishing them, in hangman order because I'm too lazy to switch these up. :) I will post the map with updated spots when all results have been posted.
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After a week on the road, the party has begun talking to each other less and less. The roads, empty and cold beneath a tumultuous yet silent, black sky, are already taking their toll on the weary travelers' feet. Some have begun contemplating eating their shoes, for the vegetation has begun to rot from an evil miasma spreading throughout the land.
TAC from TACsylvania, Owl Screech the Kenku Assassin, Evrys the Talespinner, and Nekov, the annoying wizard from the South, decide to take off in the middle of the night, feeling uneasy about their current location. They leave their companions behind and begin to move, unaware that the road will fork soon ahead, and unsure if the group will splinter once more.
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TAC
1. Sinbreed - Creation of Reality 9.4
This song sounds like the best Deris-era Helloween, complete with a massive chorus. Just the right kind of classic speedy power metal for me. I have no complaints about this song, it's just my kind of metal.
2. Divine Weep - Tears of the Ages 8.6
The band name is bad, but the song is not. It doesn't quite hook me like Sinbreed, but it's a balls-out heavy metal tune which is cool. The vocalist goes a bit too wild sometimes for my taste though.
3. Innerwish - Rain of a Thousand Years 9.0
This is more like it. While I feel like I've heard the verse a thousand times, it's still fun, and the chorus has the kind of melodic phrasing that I enjoy out of power metal. It has a break in the middle that risks halting all the momentum of the song but it doesn't and that's good. Great use of choirs on this one. Big choruses are one of my favorite things about metal. This one is huge.
Current Score: 25.23 [+2 BP]
Round 4 Score: 27.00 [+2 BP]
Average: 9.00
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 34.23 [+4 BP]
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Puppies_On_Acid
1. Magnitude 9 - Lies Within the Truth 8.6
This gives me a Queensryche vibe, like it's on the border of both rock and metal. It has groove and harmony and all kinds of tasty musical stuff but big guitars and drums and shreddy but musical solos (which I am very big on as opposed to mindless shred). This is a really good jam. Never heard of these guys before but I want to check this album out.
2. Mastodon - Hearts Alive 8.2
I didn't realize this was almost 14 minutes until it ended. Holy cow. First two minutes - brilliant, love the creepy chords they choose to riff on, and the tension that results from them holding on an extra bar or two before repeating or moving on. Next section - nice riffing. Vocals come in - oh no. I don't like this guy much. The only other Mastodon song I know is Sleeping Giants and he does a decent job there, but I can't get into his voice and all the screaming and growling. It says something that I was entertained enough to never check the time on this song because the instrumental side is so strong and I love what I'm hearing, but the vocalist drags it down for me. Special shout out to the drummer who is a blast to listen to during the whole song. This was cool because I had no idea Mastodon had any 'epic' songs.
3. Marillion - Neverland 9.8
I perhaps should have banned Marillion after my first roulette, but they have so much material with various musicians that I can't help but allow more. Steve Hogarth, is it? I really, really like his voice. The singer on early Marillion is good but sometimes gets a bit too theatrical, whereas Hogarth sounds more emotional. Anyway, this is a great song. Lovely chord progressions and restrained instrumentation deliver some measured emotional beauty. And what touching lyrics - I'm guessing this about someone being driven on by the love he's receiving from another, but I'm not sure why the Peter Pan references are here. However Ilove the "But when you're gone, I never land in Neverland" lyric. And once the song begins to echo the vocals with that silky guitar and the synths and bass comes out... Man, I just love everything about this. Extraordinary song that only loses .2 points for the chimes going on too long at the end.
Current Score: 26.53 [+3 BP]
Round 4 Score: 26.60 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.67~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 35.20 [+4 BP]
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Nekov
1. Vasudeva - Thought Pool 9.8
I'm so happy you sent this song. It's like the lovechild of a couple different Maybeshewill songs I like, a couple Joy Formidable tunes, and some Kings of Leon guitar style sprinkled on top. Not sure where you found this but this is just an utter delight to listen to, I just wish the ending wasn't so abrupt and clearly connected to another song, otherwise it's flawless. I had this playing when a friend came over the other night and he also loved it.
2. Kiev - Ariah Being 9.6
I am so impressed with how chill the song is as a whole, but how it seamlessly goes through a couple jazzy breaks before coming back home. Very easy to vibe to this song. Great tempo for relaxing without worrying about too much distortion - the little guitar break is jazzy too but not overwhelming and doesn't kill the mood, thankfully. This song really grabs my attention and I hope they have a lot more songs like this.
3. Kiev - Tube Orms 9.1
I don't find this as arresting as Ariah Being, but it's still awesome. The tempo again is perfect and I love the upbeat drums keeping the song moving while the bass is free to lay down meaty grooves. Going to save this album for future listening because I'm impressed. It might not look like I have much to say about these songs, but because they stick to their groove and don't change it up too much, there's not much more to say. These are just groovy, dark tunes with a vibe that I really enjoy.
Current Score: 25.70
Round 4 Score: 28.5 [+3 BP]
Average: 9.50
Movement: 10 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 35.20 [+3 BP]
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Evermind
Arion - Shadows 9.0
Is this considered power metal? I have no damn clue what is going on with that genre anymore, but I bet it is. That singer sells the shit out of the transition as the rest of the band comes in, that's how it's done. The synth solo is so rad it made me smile. This sounds fresh and unique.
Flaming Row - Burning Sky 8.5
I feel like I've heard these singers before. One early on especially sounds like one of the vocalists on Ayreon's 01101001, it's a high raspy and very powerful voice. And I think that voice lends an Ayreon-like quality to the backing choirs. Good tune, nothing I dislike here, but that singer is the main attraction for me.
Lunatic Soul - Gutter 9.6
This is a strong complement to the other two songs here and once again the kind of music I'm so attracted to. Dark, mysterious, kind of cold and funky. The best part is that despite its length is remains interesting. Rhythm section keeps it pushing along and the singer is just right for the music. I really do love this.
Current Score: 23.96 [+2 BP]
Round 4 Score: 27.1 [+2 BP]
Average: 9.03~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 32.99 [+4 BP]
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Well, good enough I guess, save for the fact I'm still gonna be at 9th place or even at 10th if Sacul scores better than me.
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Well, good enough I guess, save for the fact I'm still gonna be at 9th place or even at 10th if Sacul scores better than me.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch... plus, next round is only the halfway mark. Plenty of time left. :)
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Sir Jethro of Avalon, Alithia the Righteous, Rich the Poor Elite, and Scipline the Indy wake not long after their first group had departed, noticing the absence of their comrades. Rich, still damp from falling into the river earlier that day, caught up just in time to sleep by their fire. Wanting to catch up to their allies, the bards quickly grabbed their belongings and made haste - dousing the fire and forgetfully leaving behind their other three friends.
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Stadler
Skunkworks - Space Race 9.0
Stadler, you trickster. It wasn't until I researched the song for this writeup that I realized this probably isn't a different band, but another song from Bruce Dickinson's solo band. I would have probably banned it otherwise, but this is a very fun song, not normally the kind of song I associate with Bruce, but it's just nice to hear him somewhere outside of Maiden.
Deep Purple - Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming 8.5
Certainly not a song I'd expect from Deep Purple. I think I had most fun on the first listen, but on repeats, the quick vocal parts got a little irritating, and I found them conflicting with what seems to be the sad message of the song, about being away from someone you love (I think). Sometimes I think that can work but in this case it's too jaunty for me. Great guitar work though, it's a nice rocker otherwise. To use a phrase you've used before, this is a victim of its competition, because there has been a lot of really strong stuff in this round, and this just falls a little short of those highs.
Butthole Surfers - Pepper 6.0
Unfortunately, my man, this one is a big miss. It sounds exactly like Loser by Beck, which is one of the few songs I just can't stand at all. I kinda like the instrumental side of this, but the vocals, man... Beck 2.0. They're not so bad in the chorus, though. I just feel kinda grimy after playing this.
Current Score: 25.76
Round 4 Score: 23.5 [+1 BP]
Average: 7.83~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 33.59 [+1 BP]
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jingle.boy
Soul Secret - Behind the Curtain 9.8
A bullseye on the dart board that is my musical taste. The tones on these instruments are gorgeous. I'm a massive fan of the key they're playing in here, too. Enchanting is the word to describe this. Each instrument is wonderfully complemented by the rest of the band. The solo breaks are a work of art, I am super impressed at how many elements of prog/power metal I love are in this song. In a lot of ways it makes me think of the first time I heard early Dream Theater. I think the singer matches the band perfectly. This song is extraordinarily good.
Lost In Thought - Blood Red Diamond 9.2
High vocals, punchy riffs, a bright piano line and catchy hook. That's what I like. I like the heavier breakdown that doesn't sacrifice the tempo of the song (not always a fan of cutting the tempo in half at these points). Piano is my favorite instrument and I just love what it adds to this track - it's upbeat, it's heavy, but it's light at the same time and has a great atmosphere.
Epysode - Obsessions 8.7
I can't pinpoint who the singer sounds like but he's got just the right amount of rasp in his voice for me. Keyboards keep this really fun part going through the whole song, dig that big time. Does this classify as power metal or prog metal? This song doesn't reach the highs of the other two here, but it rocks nonetheless, I struggled with whether to give this a 9 or not but it just falls the tiniest bit short of that marker.
Current Score: 25.77 [+1 BP]
Round 4 Score: 27.70 [+2 BP]
Average: 9.23~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 35.00 [+3 BP]
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Elite
Thrice - Words in the Water 9.0
You know when I saw Thrice being submitted for some reason I thought of grungy alt metal and this certainly is not it. The drums are my favorite thing about it, giving some flavor to an otherwise somber song. I like that the guitars are not intrusive and keep things going with that pretty little pattern.
Thrice - The Whaler 9.7
Oh this is beautiful. Wow. Everything is perfectly balanced, there is this smooth texture between the instruments and the vocalist is the cherry on top of it all. This song definitely makes me feel like I'm lost at sea knowing I'm not coming home for a while. It's sad but so pretty. The lyric, "Father, where do you go? It's farther than I can see / When are you coming home to me?" (at least I think those are the words) - resonated with me and choked me up a little on repeat listens.
Thrice - Burn the Fleet 8.4
I think the heaviness of this track compared to the other two is the reason this scored lower, but I do like this song, I just miss the soft feeling the others have. It's a perfectly apt song for the theme, but scores a bit short of netting a third bonus point. I like that the verses back off from the distortion and let things 'breathe' so to speak.
Current Score: 23.70 [+1 BP]
Round 4 Score: 27.10 [+2 BP]
Average: 9.03~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 32.73 [+3 BP]
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Indiscipline
Joe Hisaishi - Merry-go Round of Life 8.4
An interesting strategy this round, sending themes from a movie, an opera, and a video game. There's nothing like the sound of a real violin and pairing it with a piano is never a bad thing... The drama is palpable, and it's a very pretty piece. It's not the kind of music I often put on, but it's good.
Leo Delibes - Flower Duet 8.7
Beautiful singing, easily the best part to me. I enjoy the pizzicato strings mingling with the bowed strings. I'm not familiar with this opera but, as I write this, I'm looking out at a yard covered deep with snow and man this completes the mood. Gorgeous. Again, not something I'm going to reach for often, but it's powerful.
Michiko Naruke - Into the Wilderness 9.2
I am actually a huge fan of video game music. Good game music, from back in the day when melody really mattered instead of ambience and lots of cinematic orchestrations. I've never played Wild Arms but this is exactly why I think game music is so good. It's dramatic and sounds like an overworld or world map theme, is that correct? Makes me want to go on an adventure. Lovely combination of whistling and guitar here.
Current Score: 24.12
Round 4 Score: 26.30
Average: 8.77
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 32.89
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:omg:
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:omg:
You killed it. Mike posted a song on Facebook and I've got to buy it now. Fantastic.
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No lie. I love all of those but Thought Pool and Ariah Being in particular are just spectacular and Ariah Being was the one I shared.
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Damn, I'm sucking!
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The King of Wolves, the Hanged Man, and the King of the Smeglands were last to wake up, shivering and cold. The wind had picked up, and it was beginning to rain. Cursing their companions for leaving them, and nursing a slight hangover, the three amigos raced down the muddying road in hopes of catching up.
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wolfking
Last Tribe - Wake Up The World 8.5
Sly and bold of you to send more Magnus Karlsson from another band. Wake Up The World is a good song, but I do tend to daydream more easily when metal plays at midtempo, so I like when there is more activity like in this song's chorus. Kind of a straightforward rocker.
Last Tribe - Messenger 8.4
Kind of similar to Wake Up The World but shoutout to the vocalist. I enjoy the 80s rock production on his voice and early on I swear I thought it was a young Jorn Lande singing the verse. Another catchy number, but I know I've heard other MK stuff I like more than this.
Last Tribe - Wash Your Sins Away 9.0
Magnus Karlsson is one guy who I can usually identify when he's involved with something, but I'm having a tough time doing that with Last Tribe, especially this song. And this is more like it - I'm a big fan of when the synths come in at the bridge, and how the vocals are layered at just the right spots. I'd be lying if I said I'm dying to listen to this album at this point, but this was my favorite of the three and at the very least sounds different from the usual MK sound I can quickly identify. I struggled with scoring these probably more than anybody else's.
Current Score: 26.26 [+3 BP]
Round 4 Score: 25.90 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.63~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 34.89 [+4 BP]
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kingshmegland
Slow Motion Reign - Life Simulator 9.0
Hypnotic. I don't dislike the vocals but I was wishing this would be an instrumental given how great the start of the song is. I like how it builds up but it doesn't build too much and ruin the mood. This is curious and I don't know what genre you'd call this...
Incubus - Dig 9.0
I don't think I actually know a single Incubus song, except for this one now. I always thought Incubus was a 90s rock band that disappeared ages ago, so I'm surprised. I like this! The bass is audible and I like the singer and chorus. This round has a lot of similar guitar parts, this is one of them. Just a nice laid back rock song.
This Day & Age - The Bell and the Hammer 8.0
This is a good tune, but I think I liked the other TD&A song more. I really like the swell of guitars and keys before the 4 minute mark, and the bass occasionally goes into this really fun groove, but I'm afraid this song is a victim of its competition (to again borrow from Stadler) more than anything.
Current Score: 25.20 [+1 BP]
Round 4 Score: 27.00 [+2 BP]
Average: 9.00
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 34.20 [+3 BP]
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Sacul
Lunatic Soul - Shutting Out The Sun 9.1
The name fits the music and the synths are mesmerizing. I assume the few lyrics at the end are describing depression? The fuzzy guitar riff and drums have this adventurous sound that makes this sound more like an emotional journey than a declaration of inner angst and I like that a lot, and although I don't think they are bad, I think the song was perfect before they came in, and aren't all that necessary. (edit: referring to the lyrics)
Casualties of Cool - Moon 9.5
Oh yeah. This right here. I like a piece that knows it's on to something good and takes its time to build. I feel like I need a cowboy hat and a cigarette listening to this one. Makes me feel like I'm riding a horse out west. This one just keeps going and going (in a very good way) but the ending... why?! Why end such a great piece of art so abruptly? In the context of the album I'm sure it makes sense but on its own I wish it had a proper ending so badly because otherwise this is pure excellence.
BADBADNOTGOOD - Confessions 9.2
First, terrible artist name. Second, great song, love the quartet of piano/sax/bass/drums, that is the perfect jazz combo to me. Sax player and drummer are the stars here. I hope the rest of the album is like this. I am impressed with how good all three of these songs are. I struggled trying to score these because they're all so high and I don't want to be too generous, but I have to be honest, these are all superb and worthy of their scores.
Current Score: 24.50 [+1 BP]
Round 4 Score: 27.80 [+3 BP]
Average: 9.27~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 33.77 [+4 BP]
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Make your moves west, send for round 5! There is still plenty of time to change your position in the ranks. Remember, the only cutoff will be at the end of round 9, when bonus points will come into play.
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11. Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 / 9.03 = 32.73 [+3 BP]
10. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 / 8.77 = 32.89
9. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 / 9.03 = 32.99 [+4 BP]
8. Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 / 8.76 / 7.83 = 33.59 [+1 BP]
7. Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 / 8.60 / 9.27 = 33.77 [+4 BP]
6. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 / 9.00 = 34.20 [+3 BP]
5. TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 / 9.20 / 9.00 = 34.23 [+4 BP]
4. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 / 8.63 = 34.89 [+4 BP]
3. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 / 9.23 = 35.00 [+3 BP]
1. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 / 9.50 = 35.20 [+3 BP]
1. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 / 8.67 = 35.20 [+4 BP]
The colored spaces indicate the following challenges:
Green: Elves! Forest theme. Bonus points for no distorted guitars, folk and stringed instruments, soft percussion, and lyrics about nature.
Brown: Dwarves! Earth theme. Bonus points for songs about drinking, songs that rock hard, or a song with a super tight and heavy rhythm section.
Blue: Pirates! Water theme. Bonus points for songs about the sea, traveling on water, drinking, or all things pirate-related.
Red: Dragons! Fire theme. Bonus points for music that is really fast, heavy, epic, and/or about dragons and fire.
Pink: Three songs from an artist I have never heard before (nothing on RYM, a significant lack of listens on Last.FM, consult with me if unsure)
Purple: Three songs from different decades.
Orange: Three songs from the same decade.
Yellow: Three songs from the same year.
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Hell yeah second highest score of the round and still near the bottom :metal .
The BADBADNOTGOOD album is amazing and very varied, sometimes it's like that song, but it goes through these very atmospheric and quite moments to some more explosive and crazy ones. Fantastic atmosphere they got there.
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Stadler dropped 4 spots so there's hope for you. You're on the right track. :biggrin: I'm really excited to listen to that album.
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Happy with the score!
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I was a little worried about the Mastodon song, mostly because of the vocals. I'm glad you liked the instrumentation so much, especially the drums. Brann Dailor is the drummer and he got his start back in the early 90's in a technical death metal band with another Mastodon member, Bill Kelliher. Needless to say he is a beast on the drums.
I'm so happy Neverland scored so well. It is perhaps my favorite song on my favorite album of all time. Definitely check out the full Marbles album (the 2 disc version, not the single disc version that's missing half the story).
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Will read everything later, but a couple comments I noticed. Flaming Row ... you're probably referencing Magali Luyten. She sings on 01, and Flaming Row .... AND she's the female vox on Obsessions (the song), where the male vocalist is Kelly Carpenter - the same duo that sung on one of my earlier submissions, Serpentine.
Gained on Puppies, But not as much as Diego - nice round my friend. Gotta check those tracks out.
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Holy shit that was Kelly?! Wow. I almost always instantly recognize him...
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Hmm, a slight miss. Oh well gotta keep going.
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Katt, are we allowed to send a song from a band we've used in a previous round? Please say yes.
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If they scored less than 9, I'll take it.
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If they scored less than 9, I'll take it.
Fuck! I knew I should have saved them. >:(
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So I'm guessing all bands that have been sent by everyone is pretty much banned too then?
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If they got 9 or greater, sure. But if that restricts your submissions too much, I'm flexible. Just let me know what you want to send. :biggrin: For example Echolyn didn't do so hot but since I'm asking for so much music, I said they can be sent again if someone wants to try to do better.
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I blew my load with a band earlier that I wanted to send for the theme I've landed on. It's a perfect song for the theme, I mean perfect. I might send it as a fourth song just to show you.
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Ok, now that I'm on a computer.. I'm surprised Vasudeva got such a good score but I'm really glad you liked them. As you said, the song leads into another song so it does end abruptly. Regarding Kiev, that album is killer and you will have a great time listening to it. It has a lot more depth that it seems at first, or at least that was the case for me.
Regarding themes, can I pick the same one again? I think you said yes previously though it must be a different year. Please confirm
But not as much as Diego - nice round my friend. Gotta check those tracks out.
Thanks. I don't think those will be your cup of tea but go ahead, maybe you discover not everything in the world is metal and hard rock :P
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Yup, just do a different year. :biggrin:
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Holy shit that was Kelly?! Wow. I almost always instantly recognize him...
Well, if you'd have watched the video.... !!
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I forgot. If I land on blue or red, do I have to use three different bands to get bonus points or will one band suffice?
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If they scored less than 9, I'll take it.
So I can send more Butthole Surfers, then?
Holy fuck, that song scored almost 2 points lower than ANY other song in the round by my count. Couldn't have scored lower if I had Jingle send in a song for me.
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I forgot. If I land on blue or red, do I have to use three different bands to get bonus points or will one band suffice?
You can use however many bands you'd like, no limit there.
Stadler, you may... but boy was that song a miss. Anything that sounds like Beck, at least that song, makes me itch. Can't win em all, but that's part of the fun :)
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I forgot. If I land on blue or red, do I have to use three different bands to get bonus points or will one band suffice?
You can use however many bands you'd like, no limit there.
Stadler, you may... but boy was that song a miss. Anything that sounds like Beck, at least that song, makes me itch. Can't win em all, but that's part of the fun :)
Absolutely no complaints from me; it's part of the game, and I threw a hail mary there. I'm more bugged by the Deep Purple score, but since you gave Neverland a 9.8 I know you're still of right mind. I literally cried when they played it on the recent tour; it's probably my favorite Marillion song.
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The perpetual darkness and the stench of death that have taken over the world have made the Wizard from the South more paranoid than before. The food is scarce, the water has turned to poison, silence and death creep in the shadows. The music and the light might not be able to hold the rot that has taken over the world from entering his companions brains, or even his. The crossroad ahead presents an opportunity he cannot squander, he must be rid of them while there is still time. The Wizard casts a spell of shroud, then darts north further into the barren land of the Wastes not looking back. His companions might be astounded to see him disappear that way though he is sure they will understand, it will not be long before they make the same choice.
Sent
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Alithia’s last memory was making camp in solitude amongst some odd shrubbery. Seems like that was almost 2 months ago. Now … what in that actual fuq??
Where the hell am I???
When the hell am I???
Who are these clowns I’m with now?
Oh fuck this shit… I’m clearly not on the path to the castle and the Dragon’s Lair. Daphne’s toast. To hell with this charade of being some over-bearing, Righteous, high-level Paladin. This fucking armour is an absolute bear to drag along. I’d rather be giving the King of Shmegland a piggy-back.
I gotta be me!
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Dirk the Daring... Level 1 Knight; Level 99 Jester; hung like a shetland pony.
Gonna head south … apparently there’s some pirates sitting in the dock of the bay. Don’t mind if I do me a little rapin’ and pillagin’ myself.
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Did jingle just confirm his character is a rapist??
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Apparently yes
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I'll let me submissions do the raping.
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I forgot. If I land on blue or red, do I have to use three different bands to get bonus points or will one band suffice?
You can use however many bands you'd like, no limit there.
And I assume I will get all three bonus points if three songs by one band will score above 9, correct?
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Katt, in case it helps me regain any standing, I have a tape of one of Jingle's songs bragging about how it can grab p**** any time it wants. Can I use that as one of my submissions? :)
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Katt, in case it helps me regain any standing, I have a tape of one of Jingle's songs bragging about how it can grab p**** any time it wants. Can I use that as one of my submissions? :)
You're fake news.
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Katt, in case it helps me regain any standing, I have a tape of one of Jingle's songs bragging about how it can grab p**** any time it wants. Can I use that as one of my submissions? :)
You're fake news.
No, I'm a big fat giant hoax.
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Katt, in case it helps me regain any standing, I have a tape of one of Jingle's songs bragging about how it can grab p**** any time it wants. Can I use that as one of my submissions? :)
You're fake news.
No, I'm a big fat giant hoax.
So, just like your supposed roulette results?
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Katt, in case it helps me regain any standing, I have a tape of one of Jingle's songs bragging about how it can grab p**** any time it wants. Can I use that as one of my submissions? :)
You're fake news.
No, I'm a big fat giant hoax.
So, just like your supposed roulette results?
I blame the Democrats.
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I think Stadler's results have been filibusted.
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You've all been impeached. Results are up.
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Owl Screech and his companions (if they can be called such) moved down the road silently in the night, not wanting to draw the attention of whatever horrors may be out in the wastes. The assassin was lost in thought. How had the others followed him here? The inscriptions on the 3 artifacts he had found in the green forest made no mention of transporting the others with him. Could it be because they were all inextricably linked from the beginning? Would they have to work together? Owl Screech just wanted to get away and was enticed by the promise of being able to fly once again. The artifacts had whispered to him, made promises, spoke such wondrous things in his head. But this place......this place was not what he had imagined. Where were they? How do they get back? Perhaps working together is the only way back. Did he dare tell any of the others what he had done? That their being here was all his fault?
As they came upon a fork in the road, Owl Screech was jolted out of his brooding by the sudden disappearance of The Wizard from the South. He had expected this of him. He was always one to go his own way, just like Owl Screech. The assassin was even more perplexed when Alithia suddenly removed all of his armor and tore off his clothes and darted to the south, all the while raving like a madman. Owl Screech had always suspected he was no righteous paladin, and his suspicions were just confirmed. Or perhaps this place had caused madness to set in on Alithia. The rest of his companions looked equally confused.
In the confusion Owl Screech stealthily moved away from the others and off to the south as well. He would have to be careful to not bump in to Alithia, or whoever he is, but Owl Screech feels the artifact's power pulling him south. He must know where this all leads.
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Kattilonius sits in the air amongst the shadows swirling throughout an alien chamber as the winds rip and roar outside, patiently awaiting submissions from those who have yet to post in the thread for this round.
Seriously, no rush, but I'd like to have everything in the next couple days. :)
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I so want to send As Icicles Fall, it's such a bad ass song, but I fear it may have just a touch too many harsh vocals for you :sad:
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send it coward
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send it coward
Meh, I'll probably just chicken out :laugh:
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Also because I missed this:
Katt, in case it helps me regain any standing, I have a tape of one of Jingle's songs bragging about how it can grab p**** any time it wants. Can I use that as one of my submissions? :)
Yes. I encourage you to send this, actually.
Still waiting on numerous submissions. I know Elite has things going on so I'm okay with waiting for him, but Indiscipline, are you alive?
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I'll send in about 12 hours or so.
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I look forward to another Magnus Karlsson project I'm unaware of. :biggrin:
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Pretty sure Kade has you covered for the rest of the roulette!
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Also because I missed this:
Katt, in case it helps me regain any standing, I have a tape of one of Jingle's songs bragging about how it can grab p**** any time it wants. Can I use that as one of my submissions? :)
Yes. I encourage you to send this, actually.
Still waiting on numerous submissions. I know Elite has things going on so I'm okay with waiting for him, but Indiscipline, are you alive?
Purdy sure that Katt just implied that you should defer to me to select your songs for you.
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I look forward to another Magnus Karlsson project I'm unaware of. :biggrin:
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All those albums and the one I'm most curious about is the one featuring Bobby Kimball...
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Shocker!!
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All those albums and the one I'm most curious about is the one featuring Bobby Kimball...
Karlsson just did a couple of solos on that one, didn't write anything. It's not the greatest, it's pretty soft. There's a few nice tracks but nothing really worth noting.
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Top row , third from the right. Best of the bunch Kade
:metal :metal
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Top row , third from the right. Best of the bunch Kade
:metal :metal
You troll.
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:hat
I feel the need ..............the need to hear Kade call Issa every name under the sun :)
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:hat
I feel the need ..............the need to hear Kade call Issa every name under the sun :)
Hawt?
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Top row , third from the right. Best of the bunch Kade
:metal :metal
I know which one that is without even looking you motherfucker! :lol
I don't even know what he did on that one. I think he only wrote one song or something. Don't think he played.
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:hat
I feel the need ..............the need to hear Kade call Issa every name under the sun :)
Hawt?
Really? She's a fucking ugly troll as far as I'm concerned who really has the voice of a cat getting his tail stepped on.
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:tup :rollin
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Sent :corn
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Yay! My ignorance finally pays off!
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Sent :corn
As Icicles Fall
As Icicles Fall (The Aurora Veil Version)
As Icicles Fall (Live)
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:tup :rollin
I tried to resit, I really did.
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I have just under half the submissions for this round... I don't mind if these rounds take a while, personally, but I hope people haven't checked out of this roulette cause I won't hunt everyone down for submissions.
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I have just under half the submissions for this round... I don't mind if these rounds take a while, personally, but I hope people haven't checked out of this roulette cause I won't hunt everyone down for submissions.
Nope. I'll be working on mine tonight!
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Hooray :metal
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I have just under half the submissions for this round... I don't mind if these rounds take a while, personally, but I hope people haven't checked out of this roulette cause I won't hunt everyone down for submissions.
Nope. I'll be working on mine tonight!
WTF are you waiting by for? It’s been days since the results were posted.
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I have just under half the submissions for this round... I don't mind if these rounds take a while, personally, but I hope people haven't checked out of this roulette cause I won't hunt everyone down for submissions.
Nope. I'll be working on mine tonight!
WTF are you waiting by for? It’s been days since the results were posted.
Waiting for you to complain.
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Still need 4. I waited a while to start listening til I had more, so I'm starting tonight. Here's what the map looks like right now. Looks like some bards stopped by a riverside town for some drinking games...
(https://i.imgur.com/9cELclL.png)
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Katt, you won't believe this, but I just sent!
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So Sacul and Elite are last to send? :omg:
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oqVeTakpeMc/Vw-AZQx9t2I/AAAAAAAAAJs/xIgHghc0YmMg-KA4nbXh4GK_tn9qXZ2CwCPcB/s1600/shocked-face.jpeg)
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Sent! Chose to break from my typical "soft hipster crap" and sent some bangers :metal
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Elite stop moshing to black seed and send already :hat
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I just need Elite and Indiscipline. Indi is on tour I guess and I know Elite has some stuff he's handling.
EDIT: yay Indy!
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I just need Elite and Indiscipline. Indi is on tour I guess and I know Elite has some stuff he's handling.
Yeah... I remember that - didn't mean to be disrespectful with the last post. As always, real life takes precedence. If you're still DTF'g, I've been hoping all is working out as best as can be hoped for, Rich
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Amen. I hope everything is well, Elite.
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I just need Elite and Indiscipline. Indi is on tour I guess and I know Elite has some stuff he's handling.
Yeah... I remember that - didn't mean to be disrespectful with the last post. As always, real life takes precedence. If you're still DTF'g, I've been hoping all is working out as best as can be hoped for, Rich
Amen. I hope everything is well, Elite.
Thanks :)
I've been updating the Haken Survivor quite steadily and trying to read all the stuff that's going on in the three roulettes I'm playing in, but I just saw over 2 pages of unread stuff in this one. I'm so sorry for neglecting a little. I'll do my best to send you something either tonight or tomorrow.
Let me move to the orange spot in the south, behind all the other travellers and I'll send you three songs from the same decade, alright? :)
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No worries my friend, glad you're well, looking forward to the songs :)
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Results :soon:? :corn :biggrin:
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puppies - As Icicles Fall
haha lol more like AS YOUR SCORE FALLS 0/10
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puppies - As Icicles Fall
haha lol more like AS YOUR SCORE FALLS 0/10
Oh, no doubt :metal
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MOSHING TO THE ANTLERS :metardica:
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Results :soon:? :corn :biggrin:
Literally still waiting on 2 submissions and for one to clarify whether or not they'll take a challenge. It's looking like it'll be next weekend at this rate. :P
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I thought Elite was the only one missing
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I thought Elite was the only one missing
I need Stadler's actually along with Elite. I have a 3 day weekend so I'll get a ton of listens for everyone else in today.
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I thought Elite was the only one missing
I need Stadler's actually along with Elite. I have a 3 day weekend so I'll get a ton of listens for everyone else in today.
You'll have the songs before lunchtime; at the "Y", I'm heading "left" ("south") and take the "Decade" challenge.
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That's what I'm talking about. :hat
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So, basically the 2 guys that live on the south went north and all the guys that live on the north went south? How appropiate
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Sent
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Scipline the Indy had fallen behind his comrades, and attempted a shortcut through the shadowy forest off the dirt road. Unfortunately, he has wandered too far, and has found himself unaware of his whereabouts. The canopy of deadleaves and gnarled branches has blocked out even the crimson sun perched on the dark horizon. With water and food running out, can Indy find his way back on track? In other words, I don't know which panel Indiscipline wants to move to, so I'm playing along until I figure that out!
Nekov, the annoying wizard from the south, has sought refuge from an oncoming snowstorm in a weathered, but still standing, tavern in what was once likely a lively village. As the bartender pours a questionable drink into a chipped and dirty mug, he grimaces. The wind is picking up - the chill washes over him from the cracks in the walls. He pulls out his lute and begins to sing to warm the hearts of the poor few strangers in his company...
The Hanged Man and the King of Wolves have stopped to gaze in awe at the destruction wrought by what could only be a dragon - smoldering ruins, charred trees, and fresh embers still glowing on emaciated bodies lying in the streets. Filled with anxiety and anger, they begin to sing to an audience of corpses.
Rich the Poor Elite and Jethro of Avalon find themselves resting along the path in a small cave. As they start a fire and eat a meager meal of rations from the kind soul who saved them in Progresso, they share stories of the past and sing old songs they have an attachment to.
Evrys, Owl Screech, TAC, Alithia, and the King of the Smeglands pressed onward until late in the evening they find a riverside town. There is noise coming from the tavern, and upon entering, they notice it is filled with a raucous bunch of fellows in mismatched, tattered clothes, drinking and arguing and laughing with many different accents and complexions - pirates. The proprietor of this tavern is nowhere to be found. With some trepidation they find a table, as one of the pirates slaps Alithia and Evrys on their backs, welcoming them shelter from the oncoming blizzard. They fork over a disagreeable amount of coin to the man, but are soon brought massive mugs of drink. The pirates soon notice their instruments and demand entertainment - or else - as one sets a stocky firearm on his table, another a curved and twisted blade, longer than a dagger but shorter than any sword the party has seen, and with a strange, oily shine - poison...
(https://i.imgur.com/lMTy62R.png)
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A man wrapped up in a patchwork cloak and a massive sack slung over one shoulder barges into the pirates' den of debauchery and the room momentarily falls silent. With the wave of a hand, he announces with a rasp that he means no harm, but wishes to share in the fun. Who is this stranger? Is he friend or foe?
Let's begin hangman - with a mystery participant this round...
A. ???
1. __t__ __ t__ ________ T___ - __ _ _____ __ T__ _____
2. ______ ____t____ - ____
3. ______ - ____ ____
B. ???
1. _________t - __ ___
2. ___ _____ - _______t__'_ T___
3. _______ ____ - _____
C. ???
1. T__ ___t__ _t___ - _______ ___ (___t__ _______)
2. T__ ___t__ _t___ - T__ _____t (___t__ _______)
3. T__ ___t__ _t___ - ___ ________ (_t___ _______)
D. ???
1. ________ - __tt___ ____ t__ _______
2. ____ __ ____ - _____
3. ____ - T__ _________
E. ???
1. ______ _t____ - T__ _______ __ ____
2. ______ _t____ - T______ _____ ___ ____
3. _____ _____t_ - _____t___
F. ???
1. _t___t_____ - _____ __ t__ ____
2. _____ __ t__ T_____t - ___t____ __ ____
3. ____t __ ______ - ___t _t ___
G. ???
1. _____ - ________
2. T__ _t_____ - ____ __ t__ _t___t
3. __t__ ______ - _________
H. ???
1. _____ _______ - ______
2. _______ - ___ _____
3. _______ - ____ ____
I. ???
1. ______ - ____ _______
2. ______ t__ ___t_ - T__ ____
3. _____ _____t___ - ____ __ ____t
J. ???
1. T__ ___t____ ____ - T_______ _t_t___
2. __t___ T___ - ___ _______
3. _______ _t____ - ________t ____
K. ???
1. ______ __________ - _t__ _______
2. _________ ________ - _______
3. ______t ___ __t_ - ______ T__ ___t
L. ???
1. __________ ________ - ________
2. __ ____________ - _____t __t
3. ________ - T__ _____ T_ ________
Guessed letters: T
TAC waits 2 turns
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T
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give me dat A
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R
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n
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dammit puppies you ruined the TAC
give me C anyways
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dammit puppies you ruined the TAC
give me C anyways
I know :neverusethis:
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hey i filled out half of the hangman songs in your thread go update :hat
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Thou has pissed myself. Givest thou a P.
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D ... for Dirk the Daring. ALITHIA IS NO MORE!
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D ... for Dirk the Daring. ALITHIA IS NO MORE!
Dirk the Digler.
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Evrys, Owl Screech, TAC, Alithia, and the King of the Smeglands pressed onward until late in the evening they find a riverside town. There is noise coming from the tavern, and upon entering, they notice it is filled with a raucous bunch of fellows in mismatched, tattered clothes, drinking and arguing and laughing with many different accents and complexions - pirates. The proprietor of this tavern is nowhere to be found. With some trepidation they find a table, as one of the pirates slaps Alithia and Evrys on their backs, welcoming them shelter from the oncoming blizzard. They fork over a disagreeable amount of coin to the man, but are soon brought massive mugs of drink. The pirates soon notice their instruments and demand entertainment - or else - as one sets a stocky firearm on his table, another a curved and twisted blade, longer than a dagger but shorter than any sword the party has seen, and with a strange, oily shine - poison...
(https://i.imgur.com/lMTy62R.png)
Don't forget Alithia (or Dirk as he's calling himself these days) stripped off all of his clothes before running naked towards this riverside town. The lunatic!
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The pirates laugh at the nude madman. A few manage something about "small fry" between laughing hard enough to yack all over the fancy Italian tile.
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A. ???
1. __t__ __ t__ _a____n_ T___ - _n A R____ _n T__ ___d_
2. ____n_ ___nta_n_ - ____
3. _ra___ - D__p _n__
B. ???
1. _ra______t - _a __r
2. ___ R____ - D____a_t_r'_ Ta__
3. ____d__ C___ - _c_an
C. ???
1. T__ __nt__ _t_r_ - _nd____ __a (__nt__ __r___n)
2. T__ __nt__ _t_r_ - T__ ____nt (__nt__ __r___n)
3. T__ __nt__ _t_r_ - N__ __r___n_ (_t_r_ __r___n)
D. ???
1. _a_____n - __tt_r_ _r__ t__ ___pp_r
2. _ar_ __ C_a_ - ____d
3. RP__ - T__ _____r_an
E. ???
1. __r__n _t____ - T__ __rn_n_ __ R___
2. __r__n _t____ - T_r____ ____d and __r_
3. __ac_ _a___t_ - __r__t_r_
F. ???
1. _t_r_t____r - C_r__ __ t__ __a_
2. __rd_ __ t__ Tr_d_nt - _r_t__r_ __ Ca_n
3. __art __ C__n__ - ___t at __a
G. ???
1. _____ - _ard_n_a
2. T__ _t_____ - D__n _n t__ _tr__t
3. A_t_r _r_d__ - __ac___rd
H. ???
1. ____r __d_árn - ______
2. _n_____ - __r _ar_a
3. _n_____ - __a_ __r_
I. ???
1. Ada___ - __r_ __r___r
2. Acr___ t__ D__ta - T__ ___p
3. Green Carnation - P___ __ D___t
J. ???
1. T__ _rat____ D_ad - T_rrap_n _tat__n
2. __t_r_ T___ - D_n R_n____
3. R____n_ _t_n__ - ___n____t ____
K. ???
1. ___nn_ C_nn_n__a_ - _tar ____a__
2. _a_a___ña _a__r__a - C__n___
3. N_r__rt ___ __t_ - ____n_ T__ _a_t
L. ???
1. _acr_____d A___an__ - __rdanc_
2. N_ _______car__ - __r__t N_t
3. ___d_r_n - T__ __an_ T_ Pr___r__
Guessed letters: DNTCRAP
Dirk.boy waits 2 turns
shmegman waits 1 turn
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I see RPWL and I’m guessing that batch is Nekov’s.
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Good guess - but no!
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Green Carnation but it isn't Light of Day, Day of Darkness
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Green Carnation but it isn't Light of Day, Day of Darkness
:eek
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Green Carnation but it isn't Light of Day, Day of Darkness
:eek
Nah, it's Pile of Doubt. That's a good song.
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I see RPWL and I’m guessing that batch is Nekov’s.
Pretty good guess but not me this time
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Green Carnation but it isn't Light of Day, Day of Darkness
:eek
Nah, it's Pile of Doubt. That's a good song.
Wonderful song, brilliant album.
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:corn
A. ???
1. __t__ __ t__ _a____n_ T___ - _n A R____ _n T__ ___d_
2. ____n_ ___nta_n_ - ____
3. _ra___ - D__p _n__
B. ???
1. _ra______t - _a __r
2. ___ R____ - D____a_t_r'_ Ta__
3. ____d__ C___ - _c_an
C. ???
1. T__ __nt__ _t_r_ - _nd____ __a (__nt__ __r___n)
2. T__ __nt__ _t_r_ - T__ ____nt (__nt__ __r___n)
3. T__ __nt__ _t_r_ - N__ __r___n_ (_t_r_ __r___n)
D. ???
1. _a_____n - __tt_r_ _r__ t__ ___pp_r
2. _ar_ __ C_a_ - ____d
3. RP__ - T__ _____r_an
E. ???
1. __r__n _t____ - T__ __rn_n_ __ R___
2. __r__n _t____ - T_r____ ____d and __r_
3. __ac_ _a___t_ - __r__t_r_
F. ???
1. _t_r_t____r - C_r__ __ t__ __a_
2. __rd_ __ t__ Tr_d_nt - _r_t__r_ __ Ca_n
3. __art __ C__n__ - ___t at __a
G. ???
1. _____ - _ard_n_a
2. T__ _t_____ - D__n _n t__ _tr__t
3. A_t_r _r_d__ - __ac___rd
H. ???
1. ____r __d_árn - ______
2. _n_____ - __r _ar_a
3. _n_____ - __a_ __r_
I. ???
1. Ada___ - __r_ __r___r
2. Acr___ t__ D__ta - T__ ___p
3. Green Carnation - Pile of Doubt
J. ???
1. T__ _rat____ D_ad - T_rrap_n _tat__n
2. __t_r_ T___ - D_n R_n____
3. R____n_ _t_n__ - ___n____t ____
K. ???
1. ___nn_ C_nn_n__a_ - _tar ____a__
2. _a_a___ña _a__r__a - C__n___
3. N_r__rt ___ __t_ - ____n_ T__ _a_t
L. ???
1. _acr_____d A___an__ - __rdanc_
2. N_ _______car__ - __r__t N_t
3. ___d_r_n - T__ __an_ T_ Pr___r__
Guessed letters: DNTCRAP
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Well, for starters, you missed an "R" in one of mine.
I see Alter Bridge in group G
I also see Ne Obliviscaris in Group L. Ya'll should be ashamed that *I* caught that one.
While we're at it, fire up the S.
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Good eye. :lol
A. ???
1. __t__ __ t__ _a____n_ T___ - _n A R____ _n T__ ___ds
2. ____n_ ___nta_ns - ____
3. _ra__s - D__p Sn__
B. ???
1. _ra__s___t - _a __r
2. ___ R___s - D____ast_r's Ta__
3. _r__d__ C___ - _c_an
C. ???
1. T__ __nt__ St_r_ - _nd__ss S_a (__nt__ __rs__n)
2. T__ __nt__ St_r_ - T__ ____nt (__nt__ __rs__n)
3. T__ __nt__ St_r_ - N__ __r___ns (St_r_ __rs__n)
D. ???
1. _a_____n - __tt_rs _r__ t__ S__pp_r
2. _ars __ C_a_ - ____d
3. RP__ - T__ __s__r_an
E. ???
1. __r__n St____ - T__ __rn_n_ __ R___
2. __r__n St____ - T_r____ ____d and __r_
3. __ac_ _a__st_ - __r_st_r_
F. ???
1. St_r_t____r - C_rs_ __ t__ S_as
2. __rds __ t__ Tr_d_nt - _r_t__rs __ Ca_n
3. __art __ C__n__ - __st at S_a
G. ???
1. ___ss - _ard_n_a
2. T__ St____s - D__n _n t__ Str__t
3. Alter Bridge - __ac___rd
H. ???
1. ____r __d_árn - __s___
2. _n____s - __r _ar_a
3. _n____s - P_a_ __r_
I. ???
1. Ada___ - __r_ __r___r
2. Acr_ss t__ D__ta - T__ ___p
3. Green Carnation - Pile of Doubt
J. ???
1. T__ _rat____ D_ad - T_rrap_n Stat__n
2. __t_r_ T___ - D_n R_n____
3. R____n_ St_n_s - ___n____t ____
K. ???
1. ___nn_ C_nn_n__a_ - Star ____a__
2. _a_a___ña Sa__r_sa - C__n___
3. N_r__rt ___ __t_ - ____n_ T__ _ast
L. ???
1. Sacr___c_d A___anc_ - __rdanc_
2. Ne Obliviscaris - __r__t N_t
3. ___d_r_n - T__ __ans T_ Pr_s_r__
Guessed letters: A C D N P R S T
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The Grateful Dead-Terrapin Station...Indiscipline
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Kyuss-Gardenia
Across The Delta-The Loop
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I see Alter Bridge in group G
Yup, along with:
The Stooges-Down On The Street
Stadler!
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The Grateful Dead-Terrapin Station...Indiscipline
And The Rolling Stones in that group as well.
I also see a band called Across the Delta
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And The Rolling Stones in that group as well.
Looks like Midnight Mile?
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Stadler didn't send The Stooges and Indiscipline didn't send the Dead. Songs are right!
Not Midnight Mile but you're close...
A. ???
1. __t__ __ t__ _a____n_ T___ - _n A R____ _n T__ ___ds
2. ____n_ ___nta_ns - ____
3. _ra__s - D__p Sn__
B. ???
1. _ra__s___t - _a __r
2. ___ R___s - Dy___ast_r's Ta__
3. _r__d__ C___ - _c_an
C. ???
1. The Gentle Storm - _nd__ss S_a (Gentle Version)
2. The Gentle Storm - T__ ____nt (Gentle Version)
3. The Gentle Storm - N__ __r___ns (Storm Version)
D. ???
1. _a_____n - __tt_rs _r__ t__ S__pp_r
2. _ars __ C_ay - ____d
3. RP__ - T__ __s__r_an
E. ???
1. __r__n St____ - T__ __rn_n_ __ R___
2. __r__n St____ - T_r____ ____d and __r_
3. __ac_ _a__sty - __r_st_r_
F. ???
1. St_ryt____r - C_rs_ __ t__ S___n S_as
2. __rds __ t__ Tr_d_nt - _r_t__rs __ Ca_n
3. __art __ Cy_n_s - __st at S_a
G. ???
1. Kyuss - Gardenia
2. The Stooges - Down on the Street
3. Alter Bridge - __ac___rd
H. ???
1. ____r __d_árn - __s___
2. _n____s - __r _ar_a
3. _n____s - P_a_ __r_
I. ???
1. Ada___ - __r_ __r___r
2. Across the Delta - The Loop
3. Green Carnation - Pile of Doubt
J. Stadler (70s theme)
1. The Grateful Dead - Terrapin Station
2. __t_r_ T___ - D_n R_n____
3. The Rolling Stones - Moonlight Mile
K. Indiscipline
1. ___nny C_nn_n__a_ - Star ____a_y
2. C__n__n - _a_a___ña Sa__r_sa
3. N_r__rt ___ __t_ - ____n_ T__ _ast
L. Mysterious Wanderer [???]
1. Sacr___c_d A___anc_ - __rdancy
2. Ne Obliviscaris - __r__t N_t
3. ___d_r_n - T__ __ans T_ Pr_s_r__
Guessed letters: A C D N P R S T Y
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The Gentle Storm, 1 Storm version song, and 2 gentle version. I'm too lazy to look up the song titles at the moment...
Give me a Y
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Stadler didn't send The Stooges and Indiscipline didn't send the Dead. Songs are right!
Vise Versa
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I thought it was Midnight Rambler but the R's had been picked already..
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Half correct; Stadler sent The Dead, Indiscipline didn't send The Stooges either. Several Ys too, updated. Skimmed several times to correct any missing letters, so it's all good
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Half correct; Stadler sent The Dead,
:tup
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K is Indiscipline
L is Wolfking
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K is Indiscipline
L is Wolfking
Half correct; K is Indiscipline, L is not Wolfking, but a new participant
EDIT: One of the songs was missing a word but that was how it was sent to me, so I added it
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Not Midnight Mile but you're close...
Moonlight
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Alter Bridge is Blackbird
Gentle Storm songs are Endless Sea, The Moment, New Horizons, really bad picks from Evermind imo
Storyteller
Lords of the Trident
Heart of Cygnus
one song title looks like Deep Snow
give me I
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Ooh, Heart of Cygnus. Kat is going to love that, I think.
Is our mystery participant none other than Parama? :corn
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Ne Obliviscaris - Forget Now
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:tup
A. ???
1. __t__ __ t__ _a___in_ T___ - In A Ri___ In T__ ___ds
2. ___in_ ___ntains - ____
3. _rai_s - Deep Snow
B. ???
1. _ra__s_i_t - _a __r
2. ___ R___s - Dy___ast_r's Ta__
3. _r__d__ C___ - _c_an
C. ???
1. The Gentle Storm - _nd__ss S_a (Gentle Version)
2. The Gentle Storm - T__ ____nt (Gentle Version)
3. The Gentle Storm - N__ __ri__ns (Storm Version)
D. ???
1. _ai__i_n - __tt_rs _r__ t__ S_ipp_r
2. _ars __ C_ay - ____d
3. RP__ - T__ _is__r_an
E. ???
1. _ir_in St____ - T__ __rnin_ __ R___
2. _ir_in St____ - T_r____ ____d and _ir_
3. __ac_ _a__sty - _ir_st_r_
F. ???
1. Storyteller - C_rs_ __ t__ S___n S_as
2. Lords of the Trident - _r_t__rs __ Cain
3. Heart of Cygnus - __st at S_a
G. ???
1. Kyuss - Gardenia
2. The Stooges - Down on the Street
3. Alter Bridge - Blackbird
H. ???
1. ____r __d_árn - __s___
2. _n__i_s - __r _ar_a
3. _n__i_s - P_a_ _ir_
I. ???
1. Ada_i_ - _ir_ __r___r
2. Across the Delta - The Loop
3. Green Carnation - Pile of Doubt
J. ???
1. The Grateful Dead - Terrapin Station
2. __t_r_ T___ - D_n Rin_i__
3. The Rolling Stones - Moonlight Mile
K. Indiscipline
1. ___nny C_nnin__a_ - Star ____a_y
2. C_in__n - _a_a___ña Sa__r_sa
3. N_r__rt ___ __t_ - ___in_ T__ _ast
L. Parama the Owl-Roamer
1. Sacri_ic_d A__ianc_ - __rdancy
2. Ne Obliviscaris - Forget Not
3. _i_d_r_n - T__ __ans T_ Pr_s_r__
Guessed letters: ANCSTRY DIP
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Sacrificed Alliance
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y'all kept guessing me in hangmanen so much i figured i might as well give you what you wanted
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K-Lox, I thought J was Stadler.
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Virgin Steele-The Burning Of Rome
Virgin Steele-Through Blood And Fire
Wolfking?
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Virgin Steele-The Burning Of Rome
Virgin Steele-Through Blood And Fire
Wolfking?
Yep.
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Jars of Clay.
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E
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Virgin Steele-The Burning Of Rome
Virgin Steele-Through Blood And Fire
Wolfking?
Yep.
And Black Majesty-Firestorm
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Virgin Steele-The Burning Of Rome
Virgin Steele-Through Blood And Fire
Wolfking?
Yep.
And Black Majesty-Firestorm
I'm challenging Chad that my Black Majesty song can outscore his.
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What did he send?
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Wilderun - The Means to Preserve :metal
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Chad sent Far Beyond by Black Majesty, got an 8.0/10.
A. ???
1. _ote_ o_ t_e _a___in_ Tree - In A Ri_er In T_e _oods
2. _o_in_ _o_ntains - ____
3. _rai_s - Deep Snow
B. ???
1. _ra_es_i_t - _a _er
2. _o_ R__es - Dy_e_aster's Ta_e
3. _reedo_ Ca__ - Ocean
C. ???
1. The Gentle Storm - End_ess S_a (Gentle Version)
2. The Gentle Storm - T_e _o_ent (Gentle Version)
3. The Gentle Storm - Ne_ _ori_ons (Storm Version)
D. ???
1. _ai__ion - _etters _ro_ t_e S_ipper
2. Jars of Clay - __ood
3. RP__ - T_e _is_er_an
E. wolfking (fire theme)
1. Virgin Steele - The Burning of Rome
2. Virgin Steele - Through Blood and Fire
3. Black Majesty - Firestorm
F. TAC
1. Storyteller - C_rse o_ t_e Se_en Seas
2. Lords of the Trident - _rot_ers o_ Cain
3. Heart of Cygnus - _ost at Sea
G. ???
1. Kyuss - Gardenia
2. The Stooges - Down on the Street
3. Alter Bridge - Blackbird
H. ???
1. ____r E_d_árn - _oso_o
2. Ene_ies - _or _ar_a
3. Ene_ies - P_ay _ire
I. ???
1. Adagio - Fire Forever
2. Across the Delta - The Loop
3. Green Carnation - Pile of Doubt
J. Stadler (70s theme)
1. The Grateful Dead - Terrapin Station
2. _et_ro T___ - D_n Rin_i__
3. The Rolling Stones - Moonlight Mile
K. Indiscipline
1. _o_nny C_nnin__a_ - Star ____a_y
2. C_in_on - _a_a__eña Sa_erosa
3. Nor_ert _eo __t_ - _o_in_ Too _ast
L. Parama the Owl-Roamer
1. Sacrificed Alliance - _erdancy
2. Ne Obliviscaris - Forget Not
3. Wilderun - The Means To Preserve
Guessed letters: ANCESTRY DIP O
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give me OOOOOOOOOO
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While nothing is really great, Black Majesty is always a pleasant listen.
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Adagio - Fire Forever
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Katt... mixed up some vowels on mine. :lolpalm:
Group F is Tim.
C is probably Nekov.
I is Evermind
G is Shmegland
Stads also sent Jethro Tull. Too lazy to look up what song.
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In my defense I have been drinking more or less all day :neverusethis:
Group F is Tim.
C is probably Nekov.
I is Evermind
G is Shmegland
Stads also sent Jethro Tull. Too lazy to look up what song.
1 outta 4 ain't bad... it's real bad :lol You're right on TAC but not the others.
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Jethro Tull - Dun Ringill
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Lets hit the G (spot).
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*hiccup*
A. ???
1. _ote_ o_ t_e _a_g_ing Tree - In A Ri_er In T_e _oods
2. _o_ing _o_ntains - ____
3. Grai_s - Deep Snow
B. ???
1. _ra_es_i_t - _a _er
2. _o_ R__es - Dy_e_aster's Ta_e
3. Freedom Call - Ocean
C. Evermind (water theme)
1. The Gentle Storm - End_ess Sea (Gentle Version)
2. The Gentle Storm - T_e _o_ent (Gentle Version)
3. The Gentle Storm - Ne_ _ori_ons (Storm Version)
D. kingshmegland (water theme)
1. Gaillion - Letters From The Skipper
2. Jars of Clay - __ood
3. RP__ - T_e _is_er_an
E. wolfking (fire theme)
1. Virgin Steele - The Burning of Rome
2. Virgin Steele - Through Blood and Fire
3. Black Majesty - Firestorm
F. TAC (water theme)
1. Storyteller - Curse of the Seven Seas
2. Lords of the Trident - Brothers of Cain
3. Heart of Cygnus - Lost at Sea
G. ???
1. Kyuss - Gardenia
2. The Stooges - Down on the Street
3. Alter Bridge - Blackbird
H. ???
1. ____r E_d_árn - _oso_o
2. Ene_ies - _or _ar_a
3. Ene_ies - P_ay _ire
I. ???
1. Adagio - Fire Forever
2. Across the Delta - The Loop
3. Green Carnation - Pile of Doubt
J. Stadler (70s theme)
1. The Grateful Dead - Terrapin Station
2. Jethro Tull - Dun Ringill
3. The Rolling Stones - Moonlight Mile
K. Indiscipline
1. Johnny Cunningham - Star ____a_y
2. C_ingon - _a_a__eña Sa_erosa
3. Nor_ert _eo __t_ - _o_ing Too _ast
L. Parama the Owl-Roamer
1. Sacrificed Alliance - _erdancy
2. Ne Obliviscaris - Forget Not
3. Wilderun - The Means To Preserve
Guessed letters: SCRIPTED AGONY
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TAC:
Curse of the Seven Seas
Brothers of Cain
Lost at Sea
Gallon / Letters from the Skipper
That sounds like a Shmegland song. Can't remember if he went to the blue tile.
Also, I thought someone guessed Evermind for the The Gentle Storm already?
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Johnny Cunningham
Freedom Call
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Updated. I apologize for missing shit. :lol
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G is Puppies
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Moving Mountains
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G is Puppies
That's a negative Ghost Rider! Not a fan of The Stooges.
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I seems more like Puppies style.
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I seems more like Puppies style.
U seem like you should try again! :jamaritard:
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Adagio - Fire Forever
Fuck, I almost sent that.
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I seems more like Puppies style.
U seem like you should try again! :jamaritard:
Well crikey... who the hell is left that I haven't guessed? Elite? Certainly doesn't seem like something Lucas would send.
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Group a
1.Hotel of the Laughing Tree - In a River in the Woods
2. Moving Mountains - 8105
Group D
RPWL - The Fisherman
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Well crikey... who the hell is left that I haven't guessed? Elite? Certainly doesn't seem like something Lucas would send.
Winner winner chicken dinner, same to you Nekov.
A. Puppies (water theme)
1. Hotel of the Laughing Tree - In a River in the Woods
2. Moving Mountains - 8105
3. Grails - Deep Snow
B. Chad.boi (water theme)
1. Frameshift - La Mer
2. Mob Rules - Dykemaster's Tale
3. Freedom Call - Ocean
C. Evermind (water theme)
1. The Gentle Storm - Endless Sea (Gentle Version)
2. The Gentle Storm - The Moment (Gentle Version)
3. The Gentle Storm - New Horizons (Storm Version)
D. kingshmegland (water theme)
1. Gaillion - Letters From The Skipper
2. Jars of Clay - Flood
3. RPWL - The Fisherman
E. wolfking (fire theme)
1. Virgin Steele - The Burning of Rome
2. Virgin Steele - Through Blood and Fire
3. Black Majesty - Firestorm
F. TAC (water theme)
1. Storyteller - Curse of the Seven Seas
2. Lords of the Trident - Brothers of Cain
3. Heart of Cygnus - Lost at Sea
G. Sacul (fire theme)
1. Kyuss - Gardenia
2. The Stooges - Down on the Street
3. Alter Bridge - Blackbird
H. Nekov (2017 theme)
1. Úlfur Eldjárn - Kosovo
2. Enemies - For Karla
3. Enemies - Play Fire
I. Elite (2000s theme)
1. Adagio - Fire Forever
2. Across the Delta - The Loop
3. Green Carnation - Pile of Doubt
J. Stadler (70s theme)
1. The Grateful Dead - Terrapin Station
2. Jethro Tull - Dun Ringill
3. The Rolling Stones - Moonlight Mile
K. Indiscipline
1. Johnny Cunningham - Star Lullaby
2. C_ingon - Malagueña Salerosa
3. Norbert Leo Butz - Moving Too Fast
L. Parama the Owl-Roamer
1. Sacrificed Alliance - Verdancy
2. Ne Obliviscaris - Forget Not
3. Wilderun - The Means To Preserve
Guessed letters: L SCRIPTED AGONY
(https://i.imgur.com/lMTy62R.png)
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First band is Grails.
Give me an L while we are at it
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Green Carnation but it isn't Light of Day, Day of Darkness
:eek
Nah, it's Pile of Doubt. That's a good song.
Wonderful song, brilliant album.
Yup :tup
Adagio - Fire Forever
Fuck, I almost sent that.
Well, I'm glad there's someone who appreciates my song picks :)
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Almost there. Sacul Pup Jingle and Nekov remain.
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Sacul sent Kyuss and The Stooges
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Chad is B with La Mer by Frameshift and Dykemaster's Tale by Mob Rules.
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The Jars of Clay is Flood, obviously.
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I'll make this easy, Nekov sent group h. :laugh:
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Good jerb. I went ahead and filled in the rest.
Indiscipline never told me if he was taking a theme but one look at his songs tells me 'no' so temporarily he's lost in the wilderness with Parama the Owl-Roamer and hopefully I can clarify that next round :lol
This is a crazy week for me so I'm sorry this one's going on a while - it might be Friday or Saturday before I get results up folks. There's a lot to take in this round too.
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Good jerb. I went ahead and filled in the rest.
Indiscipline never told me if he was taking a theme but one look at his songs tells me 'no' so temporarily he's lost in the wilderness with Parama the Owl-Roamer and hopefully I can clarify that next round :lol
This is a crazy week for me so I'm sorry this one's going on a while - it might be Friday or Saturday before I get results up folks. There's a lot to take in this round too.
It's Friday already where the hell are my results OMG you can't really be this lazy this roulette moved faster when you were banned
Just wanted to bump the thread, take your time :smiley:
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They'll be up sometime this weekend. :) And can I just say that all of you listen to some kickass music. This round is all over the map, but everyone has something I dig a lot.
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*except for Parama, of course :corn
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*except for Parama, of course :corn
my scores vs. parama's songs
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Have part 1 of results... this was an interesting round.
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Puppies_On_Acid
1. Hotel of the Laughing Tree - In A River In The Woods 7.4
Inoffensive and laid back. It's a nice song, but I seem to tune out quickly with this one. I don't think the singer helps. I think I like the back half a bit more, the ending is very pretty. Not much for me to chew on but it's not bad.
Moving Mountains - 8105 7.6
I like the tone of the guitars and everything they do here. I enjoy the instrumental sections more than the ones with vocals, it's like a mash of post rock and indie rock with all the fixings, but it does already sound pretty familiar to me.
Grails - Deep Snow 8.3
This is a pretty composition. The guitar plays some lovely melodies, but it doesn't quite rise high enough to earn the bonus point. I do kind of wish it was a bit more concise instead of stretched across 7.5 minutes, kind of like 8105 by Moving Mountains. Lovely mood music though, perfect for sitting down with some coffee on the weekend, which is how I got the most enjoyment out of this piece. I thought this was fitting for the theme, I just wasn't blown away by it. Make no mistake, I enjoyed these songs, I'm just not compelled to listen to more of these artists... yet.
Current Score: 35.20 [+4 BP]
Round 4 Score: 23.30
Average: 7.76~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 42.96 [+4 BP]
In the midst of a drunken brawl that has now consumed the tavern, Owl Screech manages to dodge a couple pitchers of ale lobbed through the air as he bolts toward the door, but not before stabbing two pirates in the neck after hearing anti-birdman rhetoric. He calls for his comrades as he heads 8 spaces into the night.
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jingle.boy
Frameshift - La Mer 9.0
James LaBrie in his prime, before his voice began to grate on me. The chorus is gorgeous and was stuck in my head this whole round - normally I don't like when James shouts in softer songs, but like Beneath the Surface from ADTOE, it totally works here as the song builds into a great big wave of emotion. Fits the theme like a glove. [+1 BP]
Mob Rules - Dykemaster's Tale 7.4
Of the three watery tales here, I wish I could like this one more. It's entertaining, in the sense that it's like a slightly different Iron Maiden, but that's also its weakness. There's nothing I don't like about this song, it just sounds so familiar. The slowed down chorus doesn't always work, but that's just me being so familiar with power metal (does this count as power metal?). I especially like those harmonized guitar parts. I don't know anything about Mob Rules. They sound like Maiden with a little Primal Fear. I think this song could've been shorter, though.
Freedom Call - Ocean 9.4
Back in the day, I dated a girl who was super into power metal, and her power metal collection kicked my collection's ass. I found this in one of her bins, but never played it. Only FC album I know is Legend of the Shadowking, which was almost too sugary sweet and silly for *my* musical palate, but had a few songs that kicked ass. This song kicks ass too. Those synths in the beginning are beautiful, and the Freedom Call layered vocals don't always work for me but it makes this song sound huge. The chorus makes me happy and the melodic choices made throughout the whole song just make sense to me, like they're the choices I'd make if I was writing this. Reminds me of Power Quest's early material, which I love to death. Fantastic. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 35.00 [+3 BP]
Round 4 Score: 25.80 [+2 BP]
Average: 8.60
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 43.60 [+5 BP]
Not even the happiest tales could keep tempers in check as the increasingly intoxicated ruffians destroyed the room. An axe flies his direction from the other end of the room; with the wave of his hand, he reverses it at the last minute, and it lands in the chest of the drunk imbecile. Alithia bows, jumps out the window, and runs 9 spaces into the darkness.
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Evermind
The Gentle Storm - Endless Sea (Gentle Version) 9.4
God, what a voice. I think I've become an even bigger fan of Anneke's after seeing how good she is live last year - she sounds exactly like she does on record, and in a way, better. I was lukewarm on all three of these songs at first, but slowly they grew on me, mostly because of her voice. Lovely song, I adore the combination of violin, piano, and the light percussion. [+1 BP]
The Gentle Storm - The Moment (Gentle Version) 9.0
Every time I hear this, I do enjoy the first few minutes, but that instrumental section towards the end puts it over the top for me. Nobody sounds like Arjen, especially his folk style. Don't know why I never listened to this album. Need to buy this one, no question. [+1 BP]
The Gentle Storm - New Horizons (Storm Version) 9.2
There's just something about Anneke's voice, man. Smart submissions :) I love the chorus, what the brass adds, and the march-like drumming. These songs all fit the theme wonderfully, though I expected something heavier since it's the storm version. These were all GREAT songs. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 32.99 [+4 BP]
Round 4 Score: 27.6 [+3 BP]
Average: 9.20
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 42.19 [+7 BP]
Evrys contributed to the rising din in the tavern by shouting his stories over pirates drunkenly fighting each other and his comrades' nonchalant murdering of people of questionable innocence. When the knives began flying, Evrys ran out the door with his fingers still intact, 9 spaces into the night.
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Freedom Call - Ocean 9.4
:omg:
On a scale of 1-20 maybe! :lol
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I've failed!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! :facepalm:
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Stadler
The Grateful Dead - Terrapin Station 9.8
So, the first time I was ever actually exposed to The Dead was when I first dropped acid at a music festival run by a kickass Dead tribute band The Schwag. I'm slapping you on the wrist for sending something over 15 minutes, but a few of my original rules went out the window anyway, so whatever. I love how the song tells this little story over the catchy ebb-and-flow riffing, and the vocals (Jerry Garcia I assume?) go with the music so well, then it goes into a adventurous, almost prog instrumental section that fascinates me. And it comes to a close just as marvelous as it starts. Way different from what I was anticipating, in a good way. This might beat Fire On The Mountain as my favorite Dead song, although I don't really know any others. No doubt if I was a young adult when the Dead were about, I'd be a zombie stoned out of my mind at their shows. Still trying to fully understand the lyrics but god damn this is good! Very impressed by The Dead with this one, and I hope they have a lot more stuff like this. [+1 BP]
Jethro Tull - Dun Ringill 9.0
Not something I'd expect from Jethro Tull at all based on what I know (Songs from the Wood, and the song Aqualung). Definitely sounds like a seaside song, so I looked up the actual Dun Ringill - spot on. Lovely guitar sound and singing on this, sounds folksy but not woodsy like I normally associate with Tull. Short and sweet. [+1 BP]
Rolling Stones - Moonlight Mile 9.1
It's strange how Mick isn't a good singer and yet I don't want to hear anybody else sing Stones songs. I like a fair number of their hits and a couple older songs, but this is new to me. This song reminds me of Wild Horses - slow, emotional, compelling - and apparently they're on the same album. Gorgeous ballad. Three home runs from the 70s, well played. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 33.59 [+1 BP]
Round 4 Score: 27.9[+3 BP]
Average: 9.30
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 42.89 [+4 BP]
Sir Jethro bid Rich the Poor Elite a good night and went to sleep. He awoke before sunrise and wondered whether or not to wait for him or get a move on. He quietly gathered his things and set off 9 spaces down the road whistling a tune.
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kingshmegland
Gaillion - Letters from the Skipper 7.7
I like the lyricism (apparently this was written about 9/11) but I find it hard to enjoy the singer. I like the instrumental parts - the bass and drums are fun to listen to. I like what the song is driving at thematically but the vocals and lack of a strong hook drag it down a bit for me.
Jars of Clay - Flood 8.8
Sounds like rock for a rainy day. I really like the riffing. I wish there were more of the soft vocals because they're really good at setting the mood with the guitar. It's brief and to the point, nice song with a really chill mood that I dig.
RPWL - The Fisherman 9.8
I hear so many different bands in this, but it sounds totally original. The singer is like a blend of a few different people I enjoy, in particular I am hearing John Wetton, but I know that's not him. There's so much to unpack here I'm not sure where to begin, but it's one of the best things in the round. The tone of the guitar and the patches used by the keys, the melodic and rhythmic choices, how each instrument complements the others, the production, it's all there. Interesting composition without being completely self-indulgent wankery. Big Pink Floyd and King Crimson vibes, and a big taste of the soft section of Hemispheres in the middle, a little Unitopia in there too especially bookending the song with the chorus. This is a gourmet feast for the ears. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 34.20 [+3 BP]
Round 4 Score: 26.30 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.76~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 42.96 [+4 BP]
The King would not tolerate this brutes' buffoonery and hit the road immediately, but not before swiping several pints of ale to go.
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:corn :corn :corn :corn :corn
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[editing]
never heard of them
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Sacul
Kyuss - Gardenia 9.1
Sounds like dirty, filthy, stoner rock. I know a lot of people who would eat up every second of this. I really like it. It's got this Tom Morello style riffing at one point without being annoying like Tom Morello. Hypnotic riffing, lots of fuzz, groovy bass, extended solo jam, just the right tempo. Singer fits perfectly. Heard about these guys for many years, first time listening, really impressed with this one. [+1 BP]
The Stooges - Down on the Street 9.0
Sounds like dirty, filthy, old school rock. If the bass and guitar licks didn't give it away, the hooting and hollering halfway through just SCREAMS 1970s rock. Sounds like something I'd want to play on loop if I was tripping - digging this sound. Doesn't reinvent the wheel, doesn't try too hard to be something bigger than what it is. I bet this song has been played at my stoner friends' pads. [+1 BP]
Alter Bridge - Blackbird 9.2
I've heard this has the greatest guitar solo of all time and I couldn't disagree more, but it is really good, so there's that. At first I didn't like this song. But with each listen I started to dig it more - I have a grudge against alt rock/metal and this sounded just like everything else at first. But then I warmed up to the vocal melody (Myles is incredibly talented but I don't always love him at first listen), and I started appreciating the doomy sound of the riff. Then the chorus started to click, and the song became more fun. Heavy as hell, awesome gym song, this kicks ass, I shouldn't have wrote off Alter Bridge just for being alt metal (... I think?). All three of these were bands I was not expecting even for the fire theme, and they're all nice treats. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 33.77 [+4 BP]
Round 4 Score: 27.30 [+3 BP]
Average: 9.10
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 42.87 [+7 BP]
As the Hanged Man sang out his anger and sorrow at the destruction wrought by dragonfire, corpses rose from the ground and stumbled in his direction. The Hanged Man wove curtains of fire from his instrument, melting their rotting skin and turning their bones to ash. He quickly fled 9 spaces down the road.
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I thought youd dig the solo in Gailion. Very Rush like.
Check out that album from RPWL. I know you'll love it
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The solo isn't bad! Fits the song well :) I'll definitely try to find that album. Never heard of them til now but wow what an impression to make.
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Gaillion - Letters from the Skipper
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:lol
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Nice :2metal:. Yeah I love Blackbird but never would call that solo the best ever or similar :P
Now I can go back to sending you filthy hipster crap.
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Man, the 9s are loose and flowing. Bummer that Mob Rules song whiffed.
Freedom Call - Ocean 9.4
:omg:
On a scale of 1-20 maybe! :lol
Know thy audience Timmy-Boy
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Most of the music this roulette has been quite refreshing; there's so much stuff out there that I'm a fan of but never would've known otherwise. Keeping a list of my favorite songs from this and adding them to my regular playlist and it's enough to keep me busy for a very long time. Loving it.
Rest of 'em coming tomorrow, just so Stadler and Evermind see theirs in time
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Alter Bridge - Blackbird 9.2
I've heard this has the greatest guitar solo of all time
Fucking what?
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Alter Bridge - Blackbird 9.2
I've heard this has the greatest guitar solo of all time
Fucking what?
:lol
It's a great song though.
Also not bad, all three songs above 9, so that probably means I'm still in 9th place. Hopefully bonus points will amount to something!
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Bonus points will matter come the final round, the more you get the better your chance of ending up in the lead. Either way I just hope y'all are enjoying the ride, it's all about fun and discovery in the end
Those at the bottom mostly did very well this round. Indiscipline by shunning the themes is helping the rest of you :lol The others will be up this evening
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I'm enjoying it a lot. The bad start is a great excuse to stop worrying and just send whatever I want to. :tup
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Assuming I'm not brain-farting again, 9 spaces lands me on purple, and I can send from 3 different decades for bonus point eligibility. Seems doable.
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TAC
Storyteller - Curse of the Seven Seas 8.0
So are these guys just called Storyteller, or are they THE Storyteller? I immediately pegged these guys as power metal (Swedish, specifically, because of the singer) - hah! Just checked, nailed it. If I focus on the guitars I feel bored and uninspired because it's pretty standard stuff, but the chorus is big and grew on me with repeat listens. Might have to check these guys out, I liked this but it's not blowing my socks off. Excellent for the theme, but I didn't like it enough to grant the point.
Lords of the Trident - Brothers of Cain 7.0
Sorry buddy. I really wanted to like this more than I did in the end. The melodies are nice enough, the riffing is fun if bog standard, and it's just got a fun energy, but I can't get over the odd delivery in the verses. It's like the missing link between Dropkick Murphys and Alestorm, riding on pure fun and silliness, which I applaud. And If I liked the vocalist, I think I would like this song a bit more. But I'm just too conflicted to give it much higher than this, although I so want to give it a point for nailing a pirate's drinking song so well without resorting to keytars and an annoying Scotsman taking the piss out of the power metal genre and flipping it the bird.
Heart of Cygnus - Lost At Sea 9.0
I think it was Evermind who predicted I'd like this one. Yeah, this is pretty good! Boy does it pick up, the solos are great and stay interesting with that chord progression and drum fills at the end. Not sure what the term is for the effect on the guitar after the solos, but I've always loved it, sounds like I'm underwater. No idea when this group came around but it sounds like Evership to me, in that it sounds decades older than it probably is. In a good way. They're going on the list. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 34.23 [+4 BP]
Round 4 Score: 24.00 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.00
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 42.23 [+5 BP]
TAC from TACsylvania was unaware of the brawl indoors. Intoxicated and serenading a curiously tall shrub, Alithia calls for him to make haste, and so does TAC from TACsylvania, racing 8 spaces down the road beside his ally.
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Nekov
Úlfur Eldjárn - Kosovo 8.4
Dreamy, ominous, tense, suspenseful, cinematic. Several times the rising synth line reminds me heavily of Stranger Things. This is good mood music. It's powerful but carefully measured in its energy. Kind of sounds like a really dark cousin of RAM-era Daft Punk? I don't have much else to compare it to. I like this a lot, but not quite enough to hit the bonus line.
Enemies - For Karla 9.2
I don't know enough music that's simultaneously super fun and super chill. Perhaps 'playful' is the word I'm looking for. It's like... winter beach party music is the best way I can describe this track. Lovely sound on the guitar, interesting effects on vocals, this is really strange but cool. It sounds like how the album cover looks - bright, inviting, and fun. [+1 BP]
Enemies - Play Fire 9.0
Ah, yup. Same album, same vibe - fun, chill, playful. Really great guitar sound, it's so smooth and sweet, it almost sounds synthetic. I don't know who to compare this group to but it sounds so happy I immediately loved this. This album is definitely going on my list to get. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 35.20 [+3 BP]
Round 4 Score: 26.60 [+2 BP]
Average: 8.86~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 44.06 [+5 BP]
Nekov the Annoying Wizard from the South did not stay at the tavern long, for the people showed little interest in his songs - but he knew and understood their power. The night was young yet, but he had to move. He was not sure where his companions had gone, but was certainly not going to dawdle and wait. 9 spaces west he went.
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Who's shunning the themes? My theme was clearly "three motherfocking awesome songs on the fly". ;D
Seriously, I apologise for the map ambiguity, but although I can see the nifty coloured spots I'm supposed to land on, I can't fathom where my starting point is!
Being a bad influence uncle for the SIXTH time is taxing.
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Bro still banging?
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Who's shunning the themes? My theme was clearly "three motherfocking awesome songs on the fly". ;D
Seriously, I apologise for the map ambiguity, but although I can see the nifty coloured spots I'm supposed to land on, I can't fathom where my starting point is!
Being a bad influence uncle for the SIXTH time is taxing.
Hey! Long time no see :biggrin: You're currently on the yellow spot on the right side of this map, past the blue space. From there you can move 9 spaces, so you're either on the red or blue panel depending on which direction you go. And from that point (whichever it is), you'll move after your results are posted... shortly.
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Seems I can only move 8 spaces to a white space.
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Yup. You're free of a theme this round...
I forgot to add the fantasy writeups but fuck it my head hurts :lol
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Indiscipline
Johnny Cunningham - Star Lullaby 9.0
A gorgeous song, this one. Beautiful vocals, but what really makes this work for me is the harp, which is an instrument I love but very rarely hear enough of. Lovely, lovely track.
Chingon - Malagueña Salerosa 9.2
When the hell does this play in the Kill Bill soundtrack? I should already know this song since I've seen those movies so much. I can count on you for some stuff that's really different. This is the kind of song I'd hear on Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul and Shazam! on my phone so I can add it to my playlist on Spotify. Not one fucking clue what he's singing about but I assume it's a tale about some character of legend or folklore. Such a cool tune, not sure what genre this is, but I like it a whole bunch.
Norbert Leo Butz - Moving Too Fast 7.0
The only musical songs I really like are from Disney films... or the film version of Grease. But I think the only stage musical song I like is Defying Gravity from Wicked. This song has some nice piano work and a very gifted singer, but I really dislike that style of vocal delivery, that kind of musical exposition grates on me.
Current Score: 32.89
Round 4 Score: 25.20
Average: 8.40
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 41.29
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Elite
Adagio - Fire Forever 9.3
Gus Monsanto, where have I heard that name... OH! I remember this guy from Timo Tolkki's Revolution Renaissance. Had no freaking clue he sang for Adagio (he sounds great here). This sounds nothing like the Adagio I've heard, it's more straightforward heavy metal. And it's really good! Love the keyboards adding a thin layer of synth goodness to the mix, and the chorus is strong and catchy. Far less convoluted than the more symphonic stuff I've heard and much easier to digest. [+1 BP]
Across the Delta - The Loop 8.8
This song makes me feel uneasy. It's really creepy at times, and the guitars and drums create an unsettling atmosphere. The second half is where it gets more interesting. I like the long snare roll under the eerie vocals. The guitar solo is great and the last section is very good but I wonder if the last few seconds are meant to lead into another song, because it really caught me off guard the first time.
Green Carnation - Pile of Doubt 9.5
Whoooa. This rocks. The simple melody over the crisp and clear fast picking is a great motif and they always segue back into it fluidly. It's got great momentum and I love the bell ending. Not much to say about the singer or the lyrics, but he/they work well with the music and it's a real fun metal track, heavy as hell without being so blunt about it, and the super catchy melody/riff in the main theme gets props for being so simple yet effective. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 32.73 [+3 BP]
Round 4 Score: 27.6[+2 BP]
Average: 9.20
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 41.93 [+5 BP]
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wolfking
Virgin Steele - The Burning of Rome 7.7
Sounds like 80s heavy metal. Nothing bad here but it all feels pretty standard Maiden-metal. There's not a lot to chew on here, but there's nothing I dislike either. The solos and harmonized guitars are pretty cool. The only reference point I have for David DeFeis is his brief appearances on Avantasia's Metal Opera. I actually think he sounds heavier and stronger there than on this song, but he still sounds good here.
Virgin Steele - Through Blood and Fire 7.5
Strange dichotomy to this song. They're Virgin Steele for the verses and Freedom Call for the chorus. The voice doesn't even sound like DeFeis in the hook! But it's the strongest part of the song. I know it sounds laughable coming from a Rhapsody fan, but Virgin Steele sounds super corny. This sounds like it's from the very early 80s, at least judging by the sound of the synths. Am I right?
Black Majesty - Firestorm 8.2
I struggle to think of an identity that Black Majesty has. They're simultaneously not unique at all yet better than a lot of other bands in the genre. If we compare this with Far Beyond (sent a couple rounds ago), I think this is the better song because the verses and chorus are much stronger, even if the solo isn't as epic. Not a bad song, but if it's ice cream, it's vanilla. I like vanilla, too. But it's not adventurous. Okay, maybe adventurous like French vanilla. But still vanilla.
Current Score: 34.89 [+4 BP]
Round 4 Score: 23.40
Average: 7.80~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 42.69 [+4 BP]
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Parama the Owl-Roamer
Sacrificed Alliance - Verdancy 8.5
I said no growls! This is... actually really good. I wish the vocalist would shut the fuck up and let the rest of the band play because all the music going on underneath is entrancing, it's heavy but shimmering with pretty synths and clean guitars amongst all the distortion. On repeat listens the vocalist really isn't that bad and works with the song, but still every part without him is made better by his absence. Eat a lozenge.
Ne Obliviscaris - Forget Not 8.2
Other than the beast angrily belching into my ears, this is an epic song with some spellbinding violin-metal. I know I've actually heard this album before but they're one of those bands I need to play the album for a week straight and nothing else before I understand any of their songs, so this was like a refresher on NeO. Good stuff. Eat a damn lozenge.
Wilderun - The Means To Preserve 9.0
I know I've heard this album at one point, too, but I think I checked out before finishing it. Either way this sounds all new to me. It's adventurous as heck. The production is huge. I like it, especially when it kicks into majestic symphonic black metal blastbeat overdrive. Those parts sound like Arcturus especially with the vocal style and brass soaring over everything else. This song is all over the map though, it's like 5 different styles in one and it goes from quiet to loud to quiet to loud then louder... it's everywhere. Wild ride, difficult listen, but I suppose that's the point. I dig the last minute or two more with each listen. This is really creative.
Current Score: n/a
Round 4 Score: 25.7
Average: 8.56
Movement: ???
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 8.56
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AND THAT'S ROUND 5!! The goods just keep flowing, I'm drowning in great music. But we're halfway there. Plenty of time for everyone's position to change. For fun I made note of how everyone's positions shifted from round 5 into round 6.
INDISCIPLINE! Look at the map below. The I represents the two spaces you could be at since you didn't choose last time. Pick one, then move another 8 spaces from there, please :) Now it's your turn again... rev your engines for round 6!
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12. Parama the Owl-Roamer: 8.56 = 8.56
11. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 / 8.77 / 8.40 = 41.29
Down 1
Move 8
10. Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 / 9.03 / 9.20 = 41.93 [+5 BP]
Up 1
Move 9
9. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 / 9.03 / 9.20 = 42.19 [+7 BP]
same
Move 9
8. TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 / 9.20 / 9.00 / 8.00 = 42.23 [+5 BP]
Down 3
Move 8
7. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 / 8.63 / 7.80 = 42.69 [+4 BP]
Down 3
Move 8
6. Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 / 8.60 / 9.27 / 9.10 = 42.87 [+7 BP]
Up 1
Move 9
5. Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 / 8.76 / 7.83 / 9.30 = 42.89 [+4 BP]
Up 3
Move 9
4. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 / 8.67 / 7.76 = 42.96 [+4 BP]
Down 3
Move 8
4. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 / 9.00 / 8.76 = 42.96 [+4 BP]
Up 2
Move 9
2. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 / 9.23 / 8.60 = 43.60 [+5 BP]
Up 1
Move 9
1. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 / 9.50 / 8.86 = 44.06 [+5 BP]
same
Move 9
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i scored higher in one vaguely-serious round of this roulette than i ever did in your first roulette :lol
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Nice! Will send something tomorrow. Not sure I will go with the theme but we'll see
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Sent. Lost some ground last round.
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i scored higher in one vaguely-serious round of this roulette than i ever did in your first roulette :lol
Oh dude you're right! Well who knows, maybe the rest of the albums for those bands aren't good. :neverusethis:
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Jeez, not only did I lose first place, but I'm all of a sudden in 4th.... :(
You are getting nothing but growls from here on out :biggrin:
Or super sad songs.....
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You should send sad songs with growls!
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Jeez, not only did I lose first place, but I'm all of a sudden in 4th.... :(
You are getting nothing but growls from here on out :biggrin:
Or super sad songs.....
Technically tied for fourth, so do better next round, competition is stiff, between metal, rock, game music, and electronic stuff, there's a lot of love still to be tapped. Giggity. :lol
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Shouldn't King and Puppies be technically tied for third?
Roulette hosting is apparent not for the mathematically challenged. :rollin
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Shouldn't King and Puppies be technically tied for third?
Roulette hosting is apparent not for the mathematically challenged. :rollin
You'd think taking two fucking weeks per round, that at least the math would be right! :lol
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So is a white space a themed space or just do I send three songs I like a lot, and hope you'll like?
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So is a white space a themed space or just do I send three songs I like a lot, and hope you'll like?
No theme. No chance for bonus points.
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Shouldn't King and Puppies be technically tied for third?
Roulette hosting is apparent not for the mathematically challenged. :rollin
You'd think taking two fucking weeks per round, that at least the math would be right! :lol
Hey you giggling fartknockers, the math IS right and I had to wait a week to get all the songs in the first place! And that is valid numbering, those 2 are tied so there is no 3rd place until someone budges. Fuckers. :lol
Stads, TAC is right, no theme. Just send 3 songs you think I'll like a whole bunch, or do whatever you want. (I have ideas for what I want to change to make this more streamlined in the future but I have so much music it'll be a long time before then...)
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Gee, I must say, no one has ever called me a "giggling fartknocker" before! :rollin :rollin
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My old man always called us kids fartknockers growing up. Still does, in fact. :lol
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My old man always called us kids fartknockers growing up. Still does, in fact. :lol
So wouldn't that make us fogies knartfockers?
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Low Hanging Fartknockers.
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And that is valid numbering, those 2 are tied so there is no 3rd place until someone budges. Fuckers. :lol
It should go 1 2 3 3 5. King and Pup are both in third place and then you skip to fifth for Stadler since there's four people ahead of him. :loser:
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bolsters is, as always, right
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My old man always called us kids fartknockers growing up. Still does, in fact. :lol
So wouldn't that make us fogies knartfockers?
FOCKER!!!
And that is valid numbering, those 2 are tied so there is no 3rd place until someone budges. Fuckers. :lol
It should go 1 2 3 3 5. King and Pup are both in third place and then you skip to fifth for Stadler since there's four people ahead of him. :loser:
Nope, 'cause there are various ways to rank ties :biggrin: in this case I'm going with the modified competition ranking:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranking#Strategies_for_assigning_rankings
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follow standards you coward :metal
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9. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 / 9.03 / 9.20 = 42.19 [+7 BP]
same
Move 9
:lol
So close to the 8th place.
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The Burning of Rome a 7.7, wow, okay. Thoughy I was pinpointing your tastes but looks like I'm actually way off. Oh well, might be time for some growls.
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The Burning of Rome a 7.7, wow, okay. Thoughy I was pinpointing your tastes but looks like I'm actually way off. Oh well, might be time for some growls.
Let not a 7.7 deceive you - the competition is just mighty stiff. Definitely not a bad song, but I wonder if Virgin Steele is my kind of metal. I mean, I actively dislike Judas Priest, so... taste! :lol
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I actively dislike Judas Priest
Does not compute. For the sake of argument/discussion/understanding/curiosity/shitsNgiggles (aka shiggles), which Judas Priest albums have you heard?
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I actively dislike Judas Priest
Does not compute. For the sake of argument/discussion/understanding/curiosity/shitsNgiggles (aka shiggles), which Judas Priest albums have you heard?
Screaming For Vengeance and Firepower, but I don't think either are very good. The only hit I can stand is You've Got Another Thing Comin', but I usually prefer Priest covers to the originals (Death's Painkiller or Stratovarius's Bloodstone etc.). I don't like Halford's voice either. Ralf Scheepers is a better Rob Halford than Rob Halford. Fight me.
Don't send me Judas Priest, basically :lol
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I actively dislike Judas Priest
Does not compute. For the sake of argument/discussion/understanding/curiosity/shitsNgiggles (aka shiggles), which Judas Priest albums have you heard?
Screaming For Vengeance and Firepower, but I don't think either are very good. The only hit I can stand is You've Got Another Thing Comin', but I usually prefer Priest covers to the originals (Death's Painkiller or Stratovarius's Bloodstone etc.). I don't like Halford's voice either. Ralf Scheepers is a better Rob Halford than Rob Halford. Fight me.
Don't send me Judas Priest, basically :lol
Vengeance and Firepower isn't a great barometer of everything Judas Priest is capable of. I think you may like their earlier albums, Stained Class, Sad Wings of Destiny, and Sin After Sin. Also Painkiller is a great album too.
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I might as well send Judas Priest.
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recommend me judas priest songs and i'll make katt listen to them as my submission for round 6
i dunno i wasn't planning to send again but this sounds like a fun time :neverusethis:
or make it the judas priest round everyone sends judas priest yyeeeaahhh :metal
(i don't listen to them at all either)
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or make it the judas priest round everyone sends judas priest yyeeeaahhh :metal
We are all likely to be eaten by a grue if we do that :lol Although I was considering it. He also told me not to send him Moonsorrow ever again, but then he loved that last Moonsorrow track I sent....
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i'm gonna send east of the wall greatest hits
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Kat, could you chime in on what it is about Pain of Salvation that you didn't like?
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he thought TPE1 was really pretentious mostly
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or make it the judas priest round everyone sends judas priest yyeeeaahhh :metal
We are all likely to be eaten by a grue if we do that :lol Although I was considering it. He also told me not to send him Moonsorrow ever again, but then he loved that last Moonsorrow track I sent....
We did a power metal round in Sacul's roulette just to annoy him, I don't see why we couldn't do a Judas Priest one here :lol
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or make it the judas priest round everyone sends judas priest yyeeeaahhh :metal
We are all likely to be eaten by a grue if we do that :lol Although I was considering it. He also told me not to send him Moonsorrow ever again, but then he loved that last Moonsorrow track I sent....
We did a power metal round in Sacul's roulette just to annoy him, I don't see why we couldn't do a Judas Priest one here :lol
I'd be down for that.
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:metal
Very nice on the scores for the Adagio (underrated band!) song and the Green Carnation (wait what? he didn't send LODDOD - no they have other stellar stuff too) song. Glad you liked them!
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Kat, could you chime in on what it is about Pain of Salvation that you didn't like?
Super pretentious and maudlin prog. Really that whole sound is annoying to me. Road Salt 1 was way better than TPE but still sounded kinda... full of itself.
Please god don't send Priest. I've tried. They're so corny.
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Very nice on the scores for the Adagio (underrated band!) song and the Green Carnation (wait what? he didn't send LODDOD - no they have other stellar stuff too) song. Glad you liked them!
Funny thing was I meant to get into Adagio this month anyway!
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Kat, could you chime in on what it is about Pain of Salvation that you didn't like?
Super pretentious and maudlin prog. Really that whole sound is annoying to me. Road Salt 1 was way better than TPE but still sounded kinda... full of itself.
Please god don't send Priest. I've tried. They're so corny.
I think Road Salt (both 1 & 2) are unique albums in the sense that nothing else sounds quite like them, but to say that they're better than TPE... ehh. no.
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POS just isn't my kind of music so i'll take your word :lol
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Damn man. I've got to pick a color for this round.
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I picked White! :D
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Moving on purple (I think?). You'll get my songs in a few hours.
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The tavern and it's customers have taken a toll in the Wizard's mind. He knows his music is powerful yet it failed to bring light into the eyes of the strangers surrounding him, their gaze lost in some abyss too deep to be reached by his melodies. How will he bring down the Dark Lord and his angels if he can not even light a spark in people's hearts? Dark thoughts plague him as he ventures into Kelhosia and it's mountains. The chill runs deep into his bones as he walks the path alone, surrounded by ever-growing shadows...
Sent
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I picked White! :D
(https://media.giphy.com/media/4WHkXdDx8wjS0/giphy.gif)
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You mean White doesn't mean Songs From The South?
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Bonus points for banjos
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Katt has said four times in the thread DO NOT SEND PRIEST, then in PM basically said "don't go there", and yet...
I happen to agree with the "corny" descriptor - I've called them "cartoonish" here before - and make no bones about the "Metal GodTM" thing being pretty damn ridiculous.
But, Devil's Child. The Sentinel. Desert Plains. Solar Angels. Invader. Dreamer Deceiver.
I want to send Priest so fucking badly.
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Bonus points for banjos
I have banjo songs. Lol
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Bonus points for banjos
I have banjo songs. Lol
I'm sure you do, White Mountain boy.
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I do enjoy a good banjo though. Or at least in unexpected places. Sonata Arctica's Cinderblox is my jam :lol
Katt has said four times in the thread DO NOT SEND PRIEST, then in PM basically said "don't go there", and yet...
I happen to agree with the "corny" descriptor - I've called them "cartoonish" here before - and make no bones about the "Metal GodTM" thing being pretty damn ridiculous.
But, Devil's Child. The Sentinel. Desert Plains. Solar Angels. Invader. Dreamer Deceiver.
I want to send Priest so fucking badly.
Okay... if ya'll wanna send Priest, this is your round to do so, if you've already submitted you can change if you want to include them. This is your chance. I'll be fair and honest, but don't place your bets on it doing so hot because I'm admittedly already biased. I triple dog dare you to make me like Priest. :hat
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K-Lox, just ,make the next round a Judas Priest Round!
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Bonus points for banjos
I have banjo songs. Lol
I'm sure you do, White Mountain boy.
Don't come my way or you'll feel a pinch and here banjo music.
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(https://media1.giphy.com/media/112YCPfP8Tu156/source.gif)
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K-Lox, just ,make the next round a Judas Priest Round!
I might. Depending on if they get sent this round. You trying to get in on that low score action too? :lol
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Bonus points for banjos
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/9f84111c31830dcbdeb1b4134c5ca84e/tenor.gif?itemid=5191019)
Edit. Sent. Adios 2nd place, it was nice hanging out.
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I know the feeling...
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Sent! Ready to take back first place! :metal
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I do enjoy a good banjo though. Or at least in unexpected places. Sonata Arctica's Cinderblox is my jam :lol
Katt has said four times in the thread DO NOT SEND PRIEST, then in PM basically said "don't go there", and yet...
I happen to agree with the "corny" descriptor - I've called them "cartoonish" here before - and make no bones about the "Metal GodTM" thing being pretty damn ridiculous.
But, Devil's Child. The Sentinel. Desert Plains. Solar Angels. Invader. Dreamer Deceiver.
I want to send Priest so fucking badly.
Okay... if ya'll wanna send Priest, this is your round to do so, if you've already submitted you can change if you want to include them. This is your chance. I'll be fair and honest, but don't place your bets on it doing so hot because I'm admittedly already biased. I triple dog dare you to make me like Priest. :hat
Okay, I'll change it when I get back from work, don't listen to my stuff yet.
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Bonus points for banjos
I have banjo songs. Lol
I'm sure you do, White Mountain boy.
Don't come my way or you'll feel a pinch and here banjo music.
All that banjo music seems to be affecting your writing...
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Sent. I didn't send Priest.
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Hear
Hear
Hear
Oh wait, that's wrong.
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I have 5 out of 11 submissions. :corn
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Come on slackers, let's get this thing rolling.
@Katt, I'm going on vacation in 3 weeks and that will complicate me sending stuff during that period. Do you have a plan of how things are going to work going forward? I would like to prepare in advance if needed
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Well at the rate everyone's sending we'll still be in this round by then.
My plan is to use the bonus points in the final round's scoring. It will be added as a separate score with your song scores so it will boost your average score a bit for that round. If you're gonna be gone, just let me know when that time is almost here and we'll figure it out then.
So with respect to submissions... I'd like to get them all soon, but I posted results on Monday so I just don't want to make the people who submitted once the round ended wait 2 weeks to get results. So I'm going to start writing over the weekend... and I'll figure it out from there
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Sounds good
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Seems like there's some roulette fatigue going on with the player population.
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Seems like there's some roulette fatigue going on with the player population.
Well, that's usually what happens when you have the same people in the 3/4 running roulettes.
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So with respect to submissions... I'd like to get them all soon, but I posted results on Monday so I just don't want to make the people who submitted once the round ended wait 2 weeks to get results. So I'm going to start writing over the weekend... and I'll figure it out from there
That's a good approach, in my opinion. If people aren't sending and it's not holidays, just go ahead and keep the pace.
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As the King I demand music be played. Plucketh thy acoustic strings and make me jolly. Also fetchith my ale wench!
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:biggrin: :lol
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And so Lord Jethro of Avalon slowly removes his gauntlet, and with a flourish and a cry of "Metal for the Gods!", casts it at the feet of his host. Mead has been spilled, and no mistake!
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parama the jester is sitting in the corner dumping lozenges into the trash can
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I only know Breaking the Law, and I think that's a stupid, silly song, so I definitely won't be sending Judas Priest.
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Seems I've got a purple theme, although I've already taken it on a previous round. Am I allowed to repeat? :P
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Of course! Send whatever fits.
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If you can't send on time, don't fucking play. If you can't post results in a timely manner, don't fucking host.
(Not directed at you K-lox. Just speaking in general)
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when's the TAC roulette v4 happenng. i already sent all my submissions for it
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From the roulette tracker OP
Words of wisdom from the former thread:
Suggestions for Organizers: Be considerate of your participants, and those 'Up Next'.
1) Keep the pace moving at a reasonable pace. 1 week per round seems to be the usual expectation. Faster if you want to; slower if/when real life gets hectic - but let your participants know if that's the case. Don't expect your participants or those on the waiting list to be too thrilled if you're consistently running weeks or months between rounds.
2) There's no reason a complete competition should run longer than 2 months. If does, you're probably running too many rounds, too slow, or both. If you can't consistently commit a couple of hours a week to listen to the songs submitted, rank/score them, and write a couple of sentences on your thoughts, you're not ready to run a roulette.
3) Before it's your turn, try to have your participants lined up and ready to go.
4) Make it FUN!
Suggestions for Participants:
1) Be attentive. If you can't be at DTF to follow the competition every few days and submit songs in a timely manner, you're not ready to participate in a Roulette. Don't take 2 weeks to think of a song to submit. Be considerate of your organizer, fellow competitors, and those on the waiting list.
2) If/when the real world gets in the way, and you can't/won't be at DTF to check up on the competition (example - vacations), let your organizer know, and see if you can pre-submit some songs.
3) Have FUN!
Posting here to piggy back on Tim's post, but this applies across other active roulette's.
Come on people.... :-\.
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yeah the pace of roulettes lately has been... not great lol
puppies has been going on since friggin' september, though that's more because of how massive he made the roulette
katt at least has the excuse of being banned for a month as a reason why his has run so long
stadler's has only been going 2 months but it's gotten through all of 5 rounds in that time
c'mon evermind we're counting on you to finish within 2 months like we should expect
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yeah the pace of roulettes lately has been... not great lol
puppies has been going on since friggin' september, though that's more because of how massive he made the roulette
katt at least has the excuse of being banned for a month as a reason why his has run so long
stadler's has only been going 2 months but it's gotten through all of 5 rounds in that time
c'mon evermind we're counting on you to finish within 2 months like we should expect
In hindsight I would have made the roulette about 2 or 3 rounds shorter. Sorry I've been slow :( I'll try harder.
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you should retroactively cut out my two low scores :corn
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yeah the pace of roulettes lately has been... not great lol
puppies has been going on since friggin' september, though that's more because of how massive he made the roulette
katt at least has the excuse of being banned for a month as a reason why his has run so long
stadler's has only been going 2 months but it's gotten through all of 5 rounds in that time
c'mon evermind we're counting on you to finish within 2 months like we should expect
I mean I have ten rounds, so I'm expecting to take a bit longer than two months. But I'll keep it moving, don't worry.
Besides, it's probably gonna be two or three weeks for you anyway. :neverusethis:
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yeah i gotta get out of your roulette quick so i can have time to run my own soon-ish
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Sacul, Elite and Indiscipline, haven't heard a peep from y'all.
I'm starting results writing tomorrow because tbh I'm a bit annoyed at waiting a freaking week to get songs sent. I'm posting them Sunday night whether everyone's sent or not, I want to continue making each round one week long. TAC literally sends his within a couple hours of results being posted.
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The Dragon has awoken!!!
(https://uproxx.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/game-of-thrones-drogon-5.gif?w=649&h=365)
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That's the attitude
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The Dragon sets his gaze (and potential blaze) upon three stragglers lost in the fields beneath the shadows of the mountain. "Send your f#$%ing songs!" it roars with fury in its beady little eyes.
People WILL be eaten by a monster (ie cut) if nothing is sent by tomorrow night. I hate to do that but I gotta be fair to everyone else
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That's the attitude
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I hate to do that but I gotta be fair to everyone else
THAT's the attitude. :tup
We know Rich has some external stuff going on, and Indy seems busy as fuck with the theatre, so it's understandable when real life gets in the way of an online music sharing game, and thus the need to 'get off the pot' if they can't take their shit. ;D ;)
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That's me being busy:
(https://i.imgur.com/ynqoK5A.jpg)
But I felt the dragon breath, and with arse hair still bristling, I did send.
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Atta boy. :)
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I've been told I've had Dragon's Ass before.
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If you can't send on time, don't fucking play. If you can't post results in a timely manner, don't fucking host.
(Not directed at you K-lox. Just speaking in general)
:)
(Honestly, though, I agree with you 100%).
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Once again I have no idea where Indi is on the map and I'm afraid he won't check his email so I'm praying he sees this.
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Once again I have no idea where Indi is on the map and I'm afraid he won't check his email so I'm praying he sees this.
Could be that the Dungeon Master makes the decision for him.
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Once again I have no idea where Indi is on the map and I'm afraid he won't check his email so I'm praying he sees this.
Could be that the Dungeon Master makes the decision for him.
Great idea, I'll do that if we're still clueless by Sunday :lol
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He rolls a 1 on his Survival check and begins to walk back in the direction he came from.
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Let's say last round I was on the south branch's blue spot, I'm moving further on the white one (as specified on the e-mail) 8 places west, where I'm hoping to painfully step on Chad's toes :D
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Let's say last round I was on the south branch's blue spot, I'm moving further on the white one (as specified on the e-mail) 8 places west, where I'm hoping to painfully step on Chad's toes :D
Dirk dares you to do so! Though, with freakishly large (was Mrs The Daring raped by a Merman??) flippers, it shouldn't pose too much of a challenge
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:rollin :rollin
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You calling Chad an adult? Pshaw!
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:lol
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Sorry, been having some pretty busy days lately, but sent.
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I vote that the Angry Dragon Clause be a part of all roulettes from here on out
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It's gonna be the law for this roulette, at least.
No hangman this round since it's so late and I'm writing results soon anyway. I'm off work now so the countdown begins. Just need Elate. I mean Elite. :neverusethis:
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Elite like, disappeared, didn't post new Haken round yesterday and we're waiting on him in puppies land too
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Elite, I hope everything's okay, whenever you read this.
As for the rest of the round... boy, it's all over the map. Not gonna lie, there are some duds here, for my taste.
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Elite, I hope everything's okay, whenever you read this.
As for the rest of the round... boy, it's all over the map. Not gonna lie, there are some duds here, for my taste.
Not gonna lie, I am a bit worried about what I sent. And since there is no hangmemes this round I'll just throw out what I sent.
I sent 3 songs by Type O Negative. World Coming Down, September Sun, and Anesthesia. If I could swap out one it would be World Coming Down with Nettie, but it's too late for that, so oh well. Let me know after I get destroyed in the scoring how Nettie would have done. :corn
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Oh, the horror!
While Nekov, the Hanged Man, and the King of Wolves have moved on at different paces, and two other groups have reunited after a brief separation, it appears the villainous Kattilonius has summoned Stone Golems to surround the unconscious bard Rich, the Poor Elite! Will he awake in time to fight off the evil creatures, or will he have his world rocked?
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[results Sunday]
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Elite like, disappeared, didn't post new Haken round yesterday and we're waiting on him in puppies land too
Elite, I hope everything's okay, whenever you read this.
Thanks! Sending now. I've had a ridiculously busy week, which meant that I was barely home. The times I was at home, I just went straight to bed, only to wake up to the busy circus the day after.
We know Rich has some external stuff going on.
And this is probably the wrong thread to reply to this, but indeed something happened at the beginning of this year that affected both me and my girlfriend. I try to not get it in the way of my daily stuff, but it does mean I'm a bit less active on the forums these days; I do try to get the Haken Survivor up every day (like Parama noted, that didn't happen yesterday) and I'm sorry for having to let you wait - both Klox and the other participants.
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And this is probably the wrong thread to reply to this, but indeed something happened at the beginning of this year that affected both me and my girlfriend. I try to not get it in the way of my daily stuff, but it does mean I'm a bit less active on the forums these days; I do try to get the Haken Survivor up every day (like Parama noted, that didn't happen yesterday) and I'm sorry for having to let you wait - both Klox and the other participants.
Dude... every single one of us knows and understands that real life takes priority over this place - DTF being part of our collective (oooooh... see what I did there!) 'virtual' lives. No one is bothered by that. There just comes a point of acceptance that online ... "obligations"? ... aren't a priority. From my perspective, I 100% know, believe, and am cool with that - I think we all are. We aren't bothered when that happens, and just want everything to be A-OK for everyone.
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What Chad said, 100%.
That said I am a little disappointed my Golems don't get to smash someone's head in. :lol
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As for the rest of the round... boy, it's all over the map. Not gonna lie, there are some duds here, for my taste.
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I sent Judas Priest, so there's that too.
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I don't have confidence in 1 of my 3 songs honestly, the other 2 should do just fine.
@elite: take all the time you need to sort whatever it is you need to do :smiley:
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NO ELITE DTF IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LIFE ITSELF ROOOOOOAAAAAAARRRRR
(hope things are going okay for you tho)
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:corn!
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I wish DTF was my real life.
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I wish DTF was my real life.
I wish my DTF friends were ones I could hang out with at the pub, or gym - you at the top of the list.
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Hey bitches. Love you guys.
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I wish my DTF friends were ones I could hang out
Amen, brother.
Amen.
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No shit. I'd love to hang out with you folks. To hear Kade ranting about his work colleagues would be priceless.
I'm still holding on to the hope that Chad will be able to make it to that Ayreon live show this September.
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No shit. I'd love to hang out with you folks. To hear Kade ranting about his work colleagues would be priceless.
I'm still holding on to the hope that Chad will be able to make it to that Ayreon live show this September.
Rule #30 of Life - Never deprive anyone of hope... it might be all they have.
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Wish I could hang with ya'll too. I've met a couple of you at shows, and a couple others at ProgPower. Speaking of which, any of you coming to ProgPower this year? Drinks are on me. :biggrin:
I'll have some results tonight, but honestly, because there are some genuine bombs here and some came in at the last minute, I might be giving those an extra day just to see if they can get higher. 'cause I've already got a few surprisingly low scores that I think are honest and fair but I feel bad about low scores.. but I also don't. :lol We'll see.
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I wish my DTF friends were ones I could hang out
Amen, brother.
Amen.
I'm with you on that.
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Wish I could hang with ya'll too. I've met a couple of you at shows, and a couple others at ProgPower. Speaking of which, any of you coming to ProgPower this year? Drinks are on me. :biggrin:
I'll have some results tonight, but honestly, because there are some genuine bombs here and some came in at the last minute, I might be giving those an extra day just to see if they can get higher. 'cause I've already got a few surprisingly low scores that I think are honest and fair but I feel bad about low scores.. but I also don't. :lol We'll see.
#SorryNotSorry
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I wish my DTF friends were ones I could hang out
Amen, brother.
Amen.
I'm with you on that.
A sighting of Stadler on the weekend!?!?!
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I wish my DTF friends were ones I could hang out
Amen, brother.
Amen.
I'm with you on that.
A sighting of Stadler on the weekend!?!?!
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wife and grandson are watching Moana, so... :)
Plus I have writeups to do later this afternoon around dinner time. ;D :o
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Plus I have writeups to do later this afternoon around dinner time. ;D :o
Ready to have my 3/7 for Beyond the Bridge.
I played! It was MEEEEEEEEEEE!
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Um. So apparently the super bowl is today. I was not aware. Results tomorrow. :lol
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six superb owls
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six superb owls
Ooh, word play, I like it. :lol
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Um. So apparently the super bowl is today. I was not aware. Results tomorrow. :lol
You failed me not knowing about the Superbowl. Lol
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Oh is that today?? :neverusethis:
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Um. So apparently the super bowl is today. I was not aware. Results tomorrow. :lol
You failed me not knowing about the Superbowl. Lol
Dude I'm such a spacebrain, how could I forget? I hope Tom Brady breaks both his knees. I don't even follow sports and I'm sick of the Patriots :lol
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Um. So apparently the super bowl is today. I was not aware. Results tomorrow. :lol
You failed me not knowing about the Superbowl. Lol
Dude I'm such a spacebrain, how could I forget? I hope Tom Brady breaks both his knees. I don't even follow sports and I'm sick of the Patriots :lol
Coz?? Dat you?
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No, because the post didn't end with "but her emails".
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Um. So apparently the super bowl is today. I was not aware. Results tomorrow. :lol
You failed me not knowing about the Superbowl. Lol
Dude I'm such a spacebrain, how could I forget? I hope Tom Brady breaks both his knees. I don't even follow sports and I'm sick of the Patriots :lol
:lol
I hope for #6. They better get their act together offensively.
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I wish DTF was my real life.
I wish my DTF friends were ones I could hang out with at the pub, or gym - you at the top of the list.
Same bud. I think you, me, Tim and Brent would give the wolfpack a good fucking run for its money.
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:metal :metal :metal
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Um. So apparently the super bowl is today. I was not aware. Results tomorrow. :lol
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I promise results tonight after work :biggrin:
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everyone got killed by the dragon except parama who now wins by default the end
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So this is your motivation to heed my suggestions unless you really wanna play it risky: since we're in the back half, I'm not gonna be so generous with points going forward. There are still 4 rounds left, so give it your all. This was a really interesting round that was all over the map... and feel free to have fun with the writeup stuff I put at the end of each result. Or not. :lol
HERE WE GO, PART 1!
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jingle.boy
Steve and the Seagulls - Thunderstruck 7.0
I applaud the creativity. 100%. That's what this is all about, and exactly the kind of left turn I like to see people take in roulettes. It doesn't always work, though. It's not a bad cover by any means, it's actually fun and charming, but the novelty wore off really fast and isn't something I'd go back to after listening for the roulette.
Supertramp - School 5.8
Didn't expect this. It takes over two minutes for something to actually happen here, and then it slows down again. It gets enjoyable once the piano bit comes in, but then it peeters out at the end. There's only about the minute from 3:00 to 4:00 that I like, unfortunately. Is this a different singer? I swear I've heard Supertramp on the radio before and it sounded way different than this.
White Lion - Lady of the Valley 8.5
This grew on me. That voice is the most typical 80s rock voice (but it's good), and the solo is really fun. At first I thought it went on too long, but on repeat listens I love that 'whoa-oh' bit at the end because it sounds so similar to ZP Theart, another singer I love. Good song with a memorable chorus.
Current Score: 43.60 [+5 BP]
Round 6 Score: 21.30
Average: 7.10
Movement: 7 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 50.70 [+5 BP]
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7 spaces down the way, Dirk encounters a Chained Orc! A mad grin crosses his face - as if he heard your incantations, he thinks he'll be dining on manflesh this evening. Wilst thou fight, or hide in the bushes like a noob?
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Puppies_On_Acid
Type O Negative - World Coming Down 8.1
Good song that gets better as it goes on. At first I really didn't like this, but on repeat listens it got much better. It's nice and doomy and gloomy the entire time but it really gets awesome at 8:00, and the big, almost tribal grunts give it that primal energy it's been building towards the whole song. I kind of tune out during the middle but otherwise I dig it.
Type O Negative - September Sun 8.7
What I really like about this is that it sounds like Type O Negative but it plays around with that sound enough to stand out. Lovely use of synths, impressive vocals especially in the middle section. Sick solo. I like how it builds all the way to the end. Really good song.
Type O Negative - Anesthesia 7.4
My favorite thing about this song is that piano lick that is painfully absent from most of the song. I'm fairly certain I hear a harpsichord (sounds synthetic though) which is cool. Doomy riff with glittery synths and Steele's vampiric voice sounds great. But it isn't that catchy outside of that piano riff. Good song, but not blowing my mind.
Current Score: 42.96 [+4 BP]
Round 6 Score: 24.60
Average: 8.06~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 51.02 [+4 BP]
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Moving 8 spaces deeper into the darklands of Kelhosia, Owl Screech is suddenly ambushed by an unfamiliar terror. Disembodied skulls, surrounded by ghostly flame, rush from the night to circle the poor Kenku assassin. You suddenly wonder if you taste like chicken.
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Indiscipline
Gentle Giant - Acquiring The Taste 9.4
Short and sweet and to the point. This sounds like the inspiration for all the early-era video game chiptune music I enjoy so much. Sounds like Super Nintendo music for a Final Fantasy town or something. I adore the choice of synth voices and the counterpoint in the composition. Fucking awesome bit of music especially given the year, but painfully short because it ends right as it's getting to the best stuff.
Steely Dan - Rikki Don't Lose That Number 7.7
I like just about everything here. Pretty inoffensive track, but unfortunately not quite as memorable or striking as the two other Steely Dan tracks I know (for the record: Do It Again, Bodhisattva). Reminds me that I need to listen to more Steely Dan.
Billy Joel - Goodnight Saigon 8.8
An unexpected hit. I like pretty much all the Billy Joel I've ever heard, but never heard of this song. The vocal melody and lyrics complement each other great, with a happy but sad chorus that I think is done extremely well. Doesn't feel like a 7 minute song to me, in a good way.
Current Score: 41.29
Round 6 Score: 25.90
Average: 8.63
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 49.92
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As you crest a hill, a rotting treant sights you from off the road! The sound of cracking and splintering wood terrifies you as it twists and bends, lurching at you from off the beaten path. Suddenly you regret not buying those whetstones from those traveling merchants yesterday.
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Hot damn I love Goodnight Saigon!!!
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PART 2
Nekov
Korpiklaani - Wooden Pints 5.0
So I'm not much into folk metal, but used to many years ago. I own one Korpiklaani album but have never made it through (Korven Kuningas). I even saw these guys live once, but only because Tyr opened for them. I get it, though: this is supposed to be a fun drinking song, and these guys are fun to see live with a lot of booze, so hey, they have their audience. Not really for me though. (Unrelated: at that Korpiklaani show, Jonne dropkicked a full can of PBR into a woman's face a few feet from the stage.)
Bloodbound - Behind the Moon 9.0
Yeah, this song rocks. I think I've said it before but power metal doesn't have to reinvent the wheel to be good. It just has to sound good, and these guys sound great, and sounded every bit as good live last year. Singer has all the qualities I like in a power metal voice and there's none of this half-tempo or overly artsy bullshit a lot of power metal is trying to do these days. Hell it even has a whoa-oh section. Hell yeah brother, rock on. [+1 BP]
Bloodbound - Nosferatu 9.5
AMAZING. I didn't know anything about Bloodbound before seeing them at ProgPower USA last year and I enjoyed every minute of the set despite only knowing the song Moria. I bet they played this, but I can't remember for sure. The singer has an awesome voice, and I know for certain he's every bit as good live. That chorus is flawless. This rocks so hard. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 44.06 [+5 BP]
Round 6 Score: 23.50 [+2 BP]
Average: 7.83~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 51.89 [+7 BP]
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Your path has led you to the feet of mountains that once overlooked a lush and peaceful world. From out of the jagged rocks that shoot up from the ground along your path jumps a Fiery Manticore. As a wizard, I hope you invested points in water magic, because this pooch is hungry. The Manticore crouches with a snarl...
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Stadler
Judas Priest - Run of the Mill 5.2
Man. Dude. I REALLY wanted to like this, but... I don't. It sounds kind of like, I dunno, Sabbath maybe, when they get into a groove? But the guitar isn't doing anything interesting to me, it's all in that bass line, but it's nothing special. It gets points for the vibe from the bass, but then Rob Halford comes back at the end and ruins it for me. It truly sounds like an impression of a spooky ghost.
MSG - Lost Horizons 9.0
Pure old school rock. The kind I like. Sounds almost metal, which I bet it was called at the time. Interesting first because of the dark vibes, but the guitar solo that just keeps going and going (and more importantly, rocks), to me it really feels like the guitarist is in his zone 110% in this song and to me that's super fun to listen to. Cranked this one loud.
Montrose - Rock Candy 7.7
Okay, another rocker, I get the theme you're going for. I really like this, and that hook, "Hot, sweet, and sticky" is catchy. This is kind of like Lost Horizons but not quite as epic, it's more fun and groovy. I've heard of Montrose before but this is the only thing I've heard, and it's good. Hope they have more good stuff like this.
Current Score: 42.89 [+4 BP]
Round 6 Score: 21.90
Average: 7.30
Movement: 7 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 50.19 [+4 BP]
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As the crimson sunset breaks a few threads of sickly light upon the land, a figure emerges from the shadows ahead. An armored wight, eyes glowing in a battered helm, lumbers toward you, greatsword gripped by two skeletal hands. You notice your boots are untied, Sir Jethro of Avalon.
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Holy shit. Some big laying eggs with some killer scores.
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Lost Horizons :metal :metal
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Part 3
TAC
Angelus Apatrida - Sharpen the Guillotine 9.1
Heavy as hell. Sounds like 80s speed metal but with better production, huge drum sound. Big bridge and bigger chorus. I like this a lot. Those drums sound fucking huge and menacing with those slower beats. Vocalist is really strong and just the right amount of 'rough' for the metal in my opinion, a perfect match.
Manticora - Humiliation Supreme 9.3
Oh fuck yeah. That super speedy Dragonforce style of power metal shred, it's all over this piece, they get straight to business and don't let off the gas, I love this. Immediate addition to gym playlist. No vocals or keyboards required to blow my mind here.
Ancestral - Seven Months of Siege 8.5
So this is pretty fun and heavy even if it doesn't do anything out of the norm. The guitars and drums shred (that tapping!) and the singer wails. For the longest time I didn't like his voice during the chorus but I've warmed up to it. This might be your heaviest batch of metal yet and I love this stuff.
Current Score: 42.23 [+5 BP]
Round 6 Score: 26.90
Average: 8.96~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 51.19 [+5 BP]
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Tired but pleased with your evening's performance, you spot a chest at your campsite off the beaten path. Upon opening it, you realize too late that it's a Mimic! Can you find a way to take its booty before it takes yours?
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Elite
VOLA - Smartfriend 9.0
Took me a few listens to get over the guitars that are way down in the mud. At first I thought they took away from the song's mood, but it actually makes a nice contrast between the calmer verses and that absolutely gorgeous chorus. I have no idea what genre you'd even call this music but it's compelling. Big props to that synth lead voice in the second half of the chorus because that is tasty. Really good stuff here.
Madder Mortem - Moonlight Over Silver White 8.7
Weird song, didn't click until several listens later. Interesting mix of screaming and clean singing and soft and heavy sections. Unpredictable music is kind of what I've come to expect from 'Elite music' :) and this definitely fits the bill. But it's a cool type of unpredictable, I'm intrigued by what I perceive as unorthodox musical choices that work in ways I'd never think of. Very neat.
Queens of the Stone Age - No One Knows 8.6
Okay... yeah, this is more adventurous than I attribute to QOTSA for some reason. The riff is punchy and fun, the vocals are creative. I think I should really explore this band sometime because I hear lots of creative potential here. Nothing individually I could say I 'love' but it all comes together to make one cool unique song.
Current Score: 41.93 [+5 BP]
Round 6 Score: 26.30
Average: 8.76~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 50.69 [+5 BP]
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You awoke in time to bludgeon the first stone golem to death, but can you do it again in such a brief period? Another beast rips itself from the very fabric of the earth, as if summoned by some black magic, and as it steps toward you, the ground quakes.
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Nice call with Bloodbound, Diego. Jumpin up to the lead.
Totally fair score and comment with Steve and the Seagulls
One of the greatest rock songs of all time doesn't even get a C grade. By the way, it is Roger Hodgson on vox. He's the voice of Supertramp.
I'd hope the guitar was fun with White Lion - Top 10 80s guitarist in Vito Bratta, that even Tim can't argue!
On Supertramp ....
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I'd hope the guitar was fun with White Lion - Top 10 80s guitarist in Vito Bratta, that even Tim can't argue!
I sure as hell can argue! I mean, sure, he looks like EVH. But he's no EVH.
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Vito is killer Tim.
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I'd hope the guitar was fun with White Lion - Top 10 80s guitarist in Vito Bratta, that even Tim can't argue!
I sure as hell can argue! I mean, sure, he looks like EVH. But he's no EVH.
Give me 10 better 80s guitarists.
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Vito is killer Tim.
Honestly, I'm sure Janet Jackson has a great band and all, but if the music blows, WTF difference does it make how good her drummer is, or how good her guitarist is?
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Well, if you're going to use that gif, see Chad's next post and give us your top 10 positraction cars.
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Vito is killer Tim.
Honestly, I'm sure Janet Jackson has a great band and all, but if the music blows, WTF difference does it make how good her drummer is, or how good her guitarist is?
If your equating Vito to Janet's back up band I shame you with my floyd rose vehemently.
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Give me 10 better 80s guitarists.
Randy Rhoads
Vivian Campbell
Vinnie Moore
John Sykes
Yngwie Malmsteen
John Petrucci
Gary Moore
Eddie Van Halen
Andy Laroque
Jason Becker
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Results Part 4
Evermind
Judas Priest - Dreamer Deceiver 5.1
My man, I wish you had stuck with your first choice. I do not like this, simple as that. Part of it has to do with the plodding songwriting, but the majority is Mickey Mouse impersonating a tea kettle on vocals. Unnecessarily high wailing, it's warbly, thin, and too much. Unfortunately this song just highlights my biggest problem with Priest: Rob Halford. It gets points for that airy mystical 70s production but that's about it.
Savatage - Labyrinths / Follow Me 8.8
Labyrinths, of course, being the 'intro' to Follow Me. Labyrinths is very pretty, I appreciate the doubling of electric guitar with piano... and then more electric guitar. Jon Oliva on vocals, correct? A young Jon Oliva. Sounds great. Yeah, Follow Me is good, though I dislike when it slows down. But when it speeds up, this is a rocker, I really like it.
Darkwater - Alive Pt. II 9.2
I swear I watched a music video for this recently... this just came out, right? Lordy. This is really good. Sometimes I think that chorus is a little generic and uninspired but it's not, it's just catchy... lots of tasty licks here and there, great soloing... everything sounds slick. Nice head bobbin' tune. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 42.19 [+7 BP]
Round 6 Score: 23.10 [+1 BP]
Average: 7.70
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 49.89 [+8 BP]
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As you approach a clearing, a din rises from the grass. Colorful mushrooms, sentient - and angry - have surrounded you with shroomy fists and evil eyes, ready to fung you up. You have a flashback to that time with your college roomate at the Tool show.
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wolfking
Evil Masquerade - Black Ravens Cry 8.8
Killer. The drums make this really catchy because the vocal line doesn't exactly move fast, so it keeps this danceable rhythm going with an interesting melodic progression. Christ that really makes me sound stiff and boring, but yeah, this is a fun song that has a unique vibe and makes me interested in the group. Really nice.
Pretty Maids - Pandemonium 8.5
My first thought was that this is the song that inspired Edguy's song "Breathe" - the synth line is what gave it away. Anyway, this song rocks. The synth just works really well with the rest of the band, and the band is super heavy in the verses but is a bit lighter (but still huge) in the chorus, that's key for me. Chorus didn't grab me at first but repeat listens made it click. Nice rocker.
Machine Men - No Talk Without The Giants 8.2
Pretty even heavy metal spread here, this one just lacks a bit in the chorus. Otherwise, it's kind of standard. I love how the drums hold down the beat - gives the start of the verses a nice sound.
Current Score: 42.69 [+4 BP]
Round 6 Score: 25.50
Average: 8.50
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 51.19
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Two Harpies have cut you off as you make your way through the canyons in the land of shadows. Baring their yellowed fangs, they're out for blood. Will you slay them, or will you become bird food?
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Dammit. I can barely keep my eyes open. I need to go to bed! :lol
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You nodded off early last night too! Damn old man!
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Oh no. I hit the hay at midnight. Woke up at 5:45am
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Three gems there Kade
Tim, I'll grant you 5 of those guitarists, but JP cannot be considered an 80s guitarist. You knew that was cheating. Rhoads is a stretch considering he was dead for most of the decade.
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Dammit. I can barely keep my eyes open. I need to go to bed! :lol
I'm trying :lol almost there
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Part 5 [Final]
kingshmegland
Styx - Red Storm 8.4
This isn't the Styx I'm familiar with, which is... Come Sail Away and Mr. Roboto. Didn't even know they were still making new music. This is cool and way less cheesy than either of those, it's almost like a different band. This is about space, clearly. Really surprising playing and creativity in the writing. Never knew about this side of Styx, so kudos for confusing me a bit with this.
Umphrey's McGee - Rocker 8.7
Not sure what I expected but it sure wasn't this... the softness of it all took me by surprise. Lovely composition, it's not too busy but all the activity keeps things interesting for me. I like this one a lot.
Stone Temple Pilots - Pretty Penny 7.2
I wouldn't call myself a STP fan but they have a couple songs I like well enough, and a couple I really can't stand. I feel like I've heard this before but I can't be sure. Gives me this dirty 90s grungey vibe either way. Not gonna lie, just not feeling this one.
Current Score: 42.96 [+4 BP]
Round 6 Score: 24.30 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.10~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 51.06 [+4 BP]
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The murderous Manbearpig has found you and will not stop until one of you is dead. For the king, for the land, for the mountains - fight!
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Sacul
DJ Shadow - Building Steam With A Grain of Salt 8.5
This is definitely what I think of when I think of 'Sacul music.' Good stuff. Reminds me of the album 'program music II' you sent me in my first roulette. Not a whole lot to say about this, it's good chill music that elaborates on a really fun and simple piano riff. But it's high enough to sound like bells, and as a result not sound so annoying by being played over and over. Cool piece.
Arcade Fire - In the Backseat 7.4
This is okay. Not what I expected, but still curious. Not sure what exactly it is, but it definitely has this 'indie' sound that permeates everything, maybe it's the drums. I like the violin. Doesn't make me want to check them out too much, but it's a nice little tune with a nice steady beat.
DARKSIDE - Heart 8.7
Not sure what genre this is but it's really chill and I like it. I've been listening to a lot of random chill songs lately and this would fit right in. Not much to say about it honestly, I just like it.
Current Score: 42.87 [+7 BP]
Round 6 Score: 24.60
Average: 8.20
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 51.07 [+7 BP]
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A Beastfrog has found you along the boundary of the northern wastes, and is ready to pounce. Ribbit apart.
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Three gems there Kade
Tim, I'll grant you 5 of those guitarists, but JP cannot be considered an 80s guitarist. You knew that was cheating. Rhoads is a stretch considering he was dead for most of the decade.
So sub out JP with Paul Gilbert.
Look, White Lion fucking blows. I actually saw them in 1987 and stood 25' from Vito Bratta. Did not make an impression.
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TASTES! White Lion is average; Bratta was god-tier.
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12. Parama the Owl-Roamer: 8.56 = 8.56
n/a
11. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 / 8.77 / 8.40 / 8.63 = 49.92
n/a
Move 9
10. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 7.70 = 49.89 [+8 BP]
Up 1 spot
Move 8
9. Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 / 8.76 / 7.83 / 9.30 / 7.30 = 50.19 [+4 BP]
Down 4 spots
Move 7
8. Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 8.76 = 50.69 [+5 BP]
Up 2 spots
Move 9
7. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 / 9.23 / 8.60 / 7.10 = 50.70 [+5 BP]
Down 5 spots
Move 7
6. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 / 8.67 / 7.76 / 8.06 = 51.02 [+4 BP]
Down 2 spots
Move 8
5. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 / 9.00 / 8.76 / 8.10 = 51.06 [+4 BP]
Down 1 spot
Move 8
4. Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 / 8.60 / 9.27 / 9.10 / 8.20 = 51.07 [+7 BP]
Up 2 spots
Move 8
3. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 / 8.63 / 7.80 / 8.50 = 51.19 [+4 BP]
Up 4 spots
Move 9
3. TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 / 9.20 / 9.00 / 8.00 / 8.96 = 51.19 [+5 BP]
Up 5 spots
Move 9
1. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 / 9.50 / 8.86 / 7.83 = 51.89 [+7 BP]
n/a
Move 8
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TAC had the widest leap of anyone so far if my math is correct. If it weren't for the tie he would've shot up 6 places.
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The colored spaces indicate the following challenges:
Green: Elves! Forest theme. Bonus points for no distorted guitars, folk and stringed instruments, soft percussion, and lyrics about nature.
Brown: Dwarves! Earth theme. Bonus points for songs about drinking, songs that rock hard, or a song with a super tight and heavy rhythm section.
Blue: Pirates! Water theme. Bonus points for songs about the sea, traveling on water, drinking, or all things pirate-related.
Red: Dragons! Fire theme. Bonus points for music that is really fast, heavy, epic, and/or about dragons and fire.
Pink: Three songs from an artist I have never heard before (nothing on RYM, a significant lack of listens on Last.FM, consult with me if unsure)
Purple: Three songs from different decades.
Orange: Three songs from the same decade.
Yellow: Three songs from the same year.
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Lord... I already had the work half-started and that still took 4.5 hours to knock out. Send your shit for round 7, I'm going to bed :lol
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Ouch... last place that round, and the lowest score by anyone the whole roulette so far! I'd predicted to Katt a 4 spot drop, but turned out it was 5! Glad I'm on a non-themed spot, and don't have any 'challenge' to accept.
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10. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 7.70 = 49.89 [+8 BP]
Up 1 spot
Move 8
I was 9th last time I think. :lol
I guess you really don't like Judas Priest, yeah. Also it's not Jon Oliva on this Savatage album, it's Zachary Stevens.
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Three gems there Kade
Tim, I'll grant you 5 of those guitarists, but JP cannot be considered an 80s guitarist. You knew that was cheating. Rhoads is a stretch considering he was dead for most of the decade.
Oh SNAP!
One thing is clear, though: Katt DOES NOT LIKE Rob Halford. I sent my favorite Halford performance ever (that ENDING!) and Evermind came in a close second with Dreamer Deceiver.
Let it ring from the hills to the hollows, sayeth Lord Jethro of Avalon, the Judas Priest is not welcome here! Be smote!
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Three gems there Kade
Tim, I'll grant you 5 of those guitarists, but JP cannot be considered an 80s guitarist. You knew that was cheating. Rhoads is a stretch considering he was dead for most of the decade.
So sub out JP with Paul Gilbert.
Look, White Lion fucking blows. I actually saw them in 1987 and stood 25' from Vito Bratta. Did not make an impression.
Huh; I LIKE Bratta, but you have a compelling argument with that list. I don't know Andy Laquer, but I'm hard pressed to take Vito Bratta over Paul Gilbert. Hot damn.
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Sent for round 7
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Nice, kinda disappointed on the Arcade Fire score, I think you should really listen to that album, may not seem much at first but it's quite an emotional journey imo.
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Nice, kinda disappointed on the Arcade Fire score, I think you should really listen to that album, may not seem much at first but it's quite an emotional journey imo.
Well, you kind of sent the least appealing song, I'd say. But sure, Kattelox should indeed listen to the full album, because it's great.
About my score: wow! did not expect that :lol especially the VOLA I thought could be an easy miss, but the Madder Mortem isn't exactly straight-forward either. In fact, the most straight-forward song got the lowest score. I might actually go all-out with the experimental and avant-garde next round :lol
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Three gems there Kade
Tim, I'll grant you 5 of those guitarists, but JP cannot be considered an 80s guitarist. You knew that was cheating. Rhoads is a stretch considering he was dead for most of the decade.
Yeah, solid enough scores gets me back up to third.
Randy may have been gone for a part of the decade but his work on two studio albums and one live album outshines a vast majority of every other guitarist that produced material for the whole decade.
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Huh; I LIKE Bratta, but you have a compelling argument with that list. I don't know Andy Laquer, but I'm hard pressed to take Vito Bratta over Paul Gilbert. Hot damn.
I agree... I'm not gonna die on the hill on this topic. I just thought Tim might have some wits about him and concede that Bratta being Top 10 from the decade is a plausible notion. I should've known better. :lol
For Mr. Crowley, Glam = blasphemey.
P.S. Shame on you Tim for not including Rik Emmett in your list. >:(
Now, on to find the songs that will earn me that triple 9
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I haven't heard much of Bratta but I'm pretty confident he's not a top 10 80's guitarist.
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Give me 10 better 80s guitarists.
Randy Rhoads
Vivian Campbell
Vinnie Moore
John Sykes
Yngwie Malmsteen
John Petrucci
Gary Moore
Eddie Van Halen
Andy Laroque
Jason Becker
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Yeah, I will agree with Chad Tim that you can't really count JP.
I LOVE that you included Andy LaRocque. My top 10 would include TMac and Satch too. Tipton would be top 5 and even Murray and Smith would probably make the cut but that's just purely cause they are Maiden not from a technical point of view. Meniketti worth a shout also.
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I don't have confidence in 1 of my 3 songs honestly, the other 2 should do just fine.
Called it. @katt: Did you watch the video as I recommended? You might not like the song but you will have a laugh :smiley:
I don't remember if I took the decade challenge yet. I will look into that and find stuff to send today
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I don't have confidence in 1 of my 3 songs honestly, the other 2 should do just fine.
Called it. @katt: Did you watch the video as I recommended? You might not like the song but you will have a laugh :smiley:
I don't remember if I took the decade challenge yet. I will look into that and find stuff to send today
I did! It was entertaining in that mad Korpiklaani way. Although I kind of wish you had sent a third Bloodbound song instead :)
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Although I kind of wish you had sent a third Bloodbound song instead :)
You and me both :lol
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Mike, I think you'd like Umphrey's McGee. Prog jam band with different style and a guitarist who likes to shred. A weird but fun combo.
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Sent some Daniel Gildenlow-fronted stuff and other songs too, I guess.
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Sent some Daniel Gildenlow-fronted stuff and other songs too, I guess.
Confirmed permanent last place. :neverusethis:
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Katt, I just realized you should update your template, you gave us all round 4 scores :lol
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sent pain of salvation covering judas priest w/ added growls for good measure
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Katt, I just realized you should update your template, you gave us all round 4 scores :lol
Ah fuck, I'll check it out after work. Thanks for the heads up. EDIT wait I'm confused, it looks right to me...
Also as always feel free to ask about banned bands. I know there's a ton of music flying around here but I'm pretty lenient with the bans.
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PART 2
Nekov
Korpiklaani - Wooden Pints 5.0
So I'm not much into folk metal, but used to many years ago. I own one Korpiklaani album but have never made it through (Korven Kuningas). I even saw these guys live once, but only because Tyr opened for them. I get it, though: this is supposed to be a fun drinking song, and these guys are fun to see live with a lot of booze, so hey, they have their audience. Not really for me though. (Unrelated: at that Korpiklaani show, Jonne dropkicked a full can of PBR into a woman's face a few feet from the stage.)
Bloodbound - Behind the Moon 9.0
Yeah, this song rocks. I think I've said it before but power metal doesn't have to reinvent the wheel to be good. It just has to sound good, and these guys sound great, and sounded every bit as good live last year. Singer has all the qualities I like in a power metal voice and there's none of this half-tempo or overly artsy bullshit a lot of power metal is trying to do these days. Hell it even has a whoa-oh section. Hell yeah brother, rock on. [+1 BP]
Bloodbound - Nosferatu 9.5
AMAZING. I didn't know anything about Bloodbound before seeing them at ProgPower USA last year and I enjoyed every minute of the set despite only knowing the song Moria. I bet they played this, but I can't remember for sure. The singer has an awesome voice, and I know for certain he's every bit as good live. That chorus is flawless. This rocks so hard. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 44.06 [+5 BP]
Round 4 Score: 23.50 [+2 BP]
Average: 7.83~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 51.89 [+7 BP]
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Your path has led you to the feet of mountains that once overlooked a lush and peaceful world. From out of the jagged rocks that shoot up from the ground along your path jumps a Fiery Manticore. As a wizard, I hope you invested points in water magic, because this pooch is hungry. The Manticore crouches with a snarl...
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Stadler
Judas Priest - Run of the Mill 5.2
Man. Dude. I REALLY wanted to like this, but... I don't. It sounds kind of like, I dunno, Sabbath maybe, when they get into a groove? But the guitar isn't doing anything interesting to me, it's all in that bass line, but it's nothing special. It gets points for the vibe from the bass, but then Rob Halford comes back at the end and ruins it for me. It truly sounds like an impression of a spooky ghost.
MSG - Lost Horizons 9.0
Pure old school rock. The kind I like. Sounds almost metal, which I bet it was called at the time. Interesting first because of the dark vibes, but the guitar solo that just keeps going and going (and more importantly, rocks), to me it really feels like the guitarist is in his zone 110% in this song and to me that's super fun to listen to. Cranked this one loud.
Montrose - Rock Candy 7.7
Okay, another rocker, I get the theme you're going for. I really like this, and that hook, "Hot, sweet, and sticky" is catchy. This is kind of like Lost Horizons but not quite as epic, it's more fun and groovy. I've heard of Montrose before but this is the only thing I've heard, and it's good. Hope they have more good stuff like this.
Current Score: 42.89 [+4 BP]
Round 4 Score: 21.90
Average: 7.30
Movement: 7 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 50.19 [+4 BP]
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As the crimson sunset breaks a few threads of sickly light upon the land, a figure emerges from the shadows ahead. An armored wight, eyes glowing in a battered helm, lumbers toward you, greatsword gripped by two skeletal hands. You notice your boots are untied, Sir Jethro of Avalon.
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Oh shit, eagle eye dude. Will fix :biggrin:
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More than I hoped for!
Since I'm facing a focking Treant, I'm moving to the green spot, where I'm gonna smoke the abomination by virtue of three acoustic-nature themed songs.
On a sidenote, a top 10 '80s guitarists chart without Steve Lukather is worth like my promises of keeping regular postage up these days. Vito Bratta should qualify as #53, and he's a freaking good axeman nonetheless.
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More than I hoped for!
Since I'm facing a focking Treant, I'm moving to the green spot, where I'm gonna smoke the abomination by virtue of three acoustic-nature themed songs.
On a sidenote, a top 10 '80s guitarists chart without Steve Lukather is worth like my promises of keeping regular postage up these days. Vito Bratta should qualify as #53, and he's a freaking good axeman nonetheless.
Good call with Luke.
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I'm going to the red marker and digging deep for some Lord of the Rings shit.
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Hold up mofos! That map shows where you are NOW. You don't get to move again. Sorry I should have clarified that, but there's no sense in waiting for y'all to declare the move when it's straight ahead. Next turn you can choose. You don't HAVE to go straight for the treble clef... but there will be a third and final map for the last rounds.
Please god let indiscipline see this before sending :lol
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Hold up mofos! That map shows where you are NOW. You don't get to move again. Sorry I should have clarified that, but there's no sense in waiting for y'all to declare the move when it's straight ahead. Next turn you can choose. You don't HAVE to go straight for the treble clef... but there will be a third and final map for the last rounds.
Please god let indiscipline see this before sending :lol
That's what I meant. I'm going to send three songs from the same year, hoping against hope that I make it to the red square so's I can regale you with Lord of the Rings shit. Sorry if I was unclear. :) :) :)
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Ok so orange is nothing. Free to send anything. Got it.
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Feel free to send anything, but if it doesn't fit the theme, you get no bonuses. :loser:
So, clarification: I do all of this in Notepad. I don't know why, Notepad just feels right. I keep a roulette folder on my desktop, and a subfolder for every round, with documents for hangman, the writeups, and pictures for the maps. There's a method to the madness, and that involves a lot of copy/pasting from one document to another, and in the chaos I often end up missing stuff, like having the latest results say 'round 4 score' instead of round 6. Or the mysterious case of the vanishing hangman letters. :lol
One more time for the new page, here's everybody's current position, feel free to take challenges when appropriate, or not. The third and final act begins at the treble clef.
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Wait, I don't see what orange is. It's not on the first page or am I blind?
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Wait, I don't see what orange is. It's not on the first page or am I blind?
Orange is 3 from the same decade. Basically everyone is on orange (except Jingle/Pup who are white, and Stadler who is yellow, which is 3 from the same year).
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(except Jingle/Pup who are white, and Stadler who is yellow
THAT'S RACIST! :azn:
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Wait, I don't see what orange is. It's not on the first page or am I blind?
Orange is 3 from the same decade. Basically everyone is on orange (except Jingle/Pup who are white, and Stadler who is yellow, which is 3 from the same year).
Got it. That's easy.
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(except Jingle/Pup who are white, and Stadler who is yellow
THAT'S RACIST! :azn:
Wait I did that wrong....
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Hold up mofos! That map shows where you are NOW. You don't get to move again. Sorry I should have clarified that, but there's no sense in waiting for y'all to declare the move when it's straight ahead. Next turn you can choose. You don't HAVE to go straight for the treble clef... but there will be a third and final map for the last rounds.
Please god let indiscipline see this before sending :lol
God let me see it, and made me send.
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Got half the submissions, yay! So, as a preview for the third and final map, in which our heroes will attempt to reach the Dark Lord's throne and slay him where he makes snarky comments about ya'll's musical taste, check this out. This is where the clef panel will lead. Not going to show the panels/path just yet, but I felt like naming everything with Dream Theater references for giggles. Just trying to keep this thing fun. :biggrin: Props to Inkarnate for the fun map maker.
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what... no Lines in the Sand? Trail of Tears? Glass Prison? C'mon.... why you use crap songs for some of your references?
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Wow! Well, for one, DT doesn't have a song called Trail of Tears :lol - and at least we agree that Voices and Scarred are crap songs. :biggrin:
Dirk the Daring rolls a manners check - 1. Dirk is sent to the Glass Prison within the Castle of Glass Moonlight for his rogue tongue, to be served as dragon food in round 8.
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See, this is why we can't be friends Katt
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Wow! Well, for one, DT doesn't have a song called Trail of Tears :lol - and at least we agree that Voices and Scarred are crap songs. :biggrin:
Dirk the Daring rolls a manners check - 1. Dirk is sent to the Glass Prison within the Castle of Glass Moonlight for his rogue tongue, to be served as dragon food in round 8.
Dirk is aware he called it the TRAIL. Clearly Dirk's level 14 Wit still failed on a savage 3d6 result.
Dungeon Master's Perception of the Blatantly Obvious takes a -3 due to his use of Sarcasm.
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Who the hell is Dirk The Daring?
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Who the hell is Dirk The Daring?
Seriously? You never visited an arcade in the 80s? This honestly is possibly your biggest fail ever.
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I have literally never heard of Dirk The Daring.
In the early to mid 80's I spent every weekend at a hockey rink and many hours in the game room/snack bar.
During that same time period, I spent many hours at the mall arcade, usually hustling the Chexx hockey table. :lol
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Dragon's Lair ring any bells, you knucklehead?
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I have never heard of it. Like not ever. How would I have ever heard of it?
I AM NOT A NERD! :lol
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I have never heard of it. Like not ever. How would I have ever heard of it?
Wow... it's like... one of the all-time classic arcade games, and was considered ground-breaking technology when it was released in '83.
Sometimes I wonder if you are proof there is alien life, and/or time travellers. I'm afraid to ask if you've heard of Space Invaders, because I think the answer would be "of course, that's how I arrived on Earth". :lol
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I have never heard of it. Like not ever. How would I have ever heard of it?
I AM NOT A NERD! :lol
I think you were the family gimp only let out for 1 hour a day. It explains a lot.
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Need 5 more submissions. Results coming Sunday no matter what (because no Super Bowl this weekend :) ).
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I have never heard of it. Like not ever. How would I have ever heard of it?
Wow... it's like... one of the all-time classic arcade games, and was considered ground-breaking technology when it was released in '83.
Sometimes I wonder if you are proof there is alien life, and/or time travellers. I'm afraid to ask if you've heard of Space Invaders, because I think the answer would be "of course, that's how I arrived on Earth". :lol
But that's the thing. In 1983, I had no clue was video games were doing. My only exposure to them was when the first ones started popping up in hockey rinks. Space Invaders, Asteroids, Pac Man..This is 1981. I watched, but I never had any interest in playing. My parents bought us Intellivision, but other than playing some of the sports games after school in the 7th grade, it never held my interest.
That's when music became a huge part of my life.
In high school, when we'd go to the mall, I'd be playing table hockey. I didn't have the slightest idea of what other video games were there. I didn't care.
I've never heard of Dragon's Lair before you mentioned it yesterday.
I have heard of Call Of Duty and Grand Theft Auto. I think in one, you can shoot people, and in the other you drive a cartoon car. BFD. No offence to those that enjoy that kind of thing. Cool with me. But that stuff does not interest me at all.
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Fair enough, but ... I mean c'mon. Dragon's Lair was a cultural icon. It's like saying you've never heard of the movie Blade Runner. Maybe you've never played (watched) or physically saw it (which is surprising enough), but to have never heard of it?? I thought I was beyond being shocked by some of your cultural ignorance (by no means do I mean to sound negative or derogatory... just using the literal definition of ignorant), but this is a biggie for someone from our generation.
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Fair enough, but ... I mean c'mon. Dragon's Lair was a cultural icon. It's like saying you've never heard of the movie Blade Runner. Maybe you've never played (watched) or physically saw it (which is surprising enough), but to have never heard of it?? I thought I was beyond being shocked by some of your cultural ignorance (by no means do I mean to sound negative or derogatory... just using the literal definition of ignorant), but this is a biggie for someone from our generation.
Not to side with TAC here, or to be belligerent, but just as note... I AM a gamer of sorts. I DID play video games (Missile Command to this day can suck up hours of my time). I played all 9 Ultima games multiple times (including the 17 parts to Ultima VII and both Underworld games). I still do play (though I'm stuck on PS3/xBox360 for now and am playing games that came out four or five years ago because I'm cheap AF) and I'm not 100% sure I know what Dragon's Lair is.
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(because no Super Bowl this weekend :) ).
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Adorable superb owl. :hug:
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Fair enough, but ... I mean c'mon. Dragon's Lair was a cultural icon. It's like saying you've never heard of the movie Blade Runner. Maybe you've never played (watched) or physically saw it (which is surprising enough), but to have never heard of it?? I thought I was beyond being shocked by some of your cultural ignorance (by no means do I mean to sound negative or derogatory... just using the literal definition of ignorant), but this is a biggie for someone from our generation.
I had to google it. I was't around at the time but I know every single other game the guys mentioned. For what I can see it's a rip off Prince of Persia
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I still do play (though I'm stuck on PS3/xBox360 for now and am playing games that came out four or five years ago because I'm cheap AF)
I'm the same. I have invested in a PS4, but I'm still 2-3 years behind on games. Why the hell pay $70 for a brand new game when $20 will suffice a couple years later. I just finished Doom (2016 version). So much nostalgia.
@ Nekov... Since Prince of Persia came out 6 years later, wouldn't that make PoP a ripoff of Dragon's Lair? :biggrin:
I don't want to belabour or argue the point much either - maybe it wasn't as big a 'cultural icon' as I understood it to be, but when I see this
It is currently one of only three video games (along with Pong and Pac-Man) in storage at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.
I kinda think it was.
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Super Mario Bros. really needs to be there. If any other game deserves a spot int hat list, it's SMB
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I've got no clue on what to send but I'll try find something now.
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Super Mario Bros. really needs to be there. If any other game deserves a spot int hat list, it's SMB
Zork
Space Invaders
Asteroids
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Sent!
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Super Mario Bros. really needs to be there. If any other game deserves a spot int hat list, it's SMB
Even I've heard of this game, so I agree. :P
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Super Mario Bros. really needs to be there. If any other game deserves a spot int hat list, it's SMB
Zork
You are likely to be eaten by a Grue!
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It's like saying you've never heard of the movie Blade Runner.
I've heard of Blade Runner. I've just never actually watched Blade Runner.
It is currently one of only three video games (along with Pong and Pac-Man) in storage at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.
I kinda think it was.
I think it's more like, if you want to buy Pac Man, here's this game that no one wants as a freebie. Either that of the Smithsonian had a Groupon, which is used to help move broken glass.
Not to side with TAC here, or to be belligerent,
Hey, what do you mean by that? :lol
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You should look up the definition Tim. :lol
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Dragon's Lair ring any bells, you knucklehead?
Maybe I'm a bit too young but I've never heard of this game either.
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Still need Elite but I finally have everybody else. Results Sunday.
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Still need Elite but I finally have everybody else. Results Sunday.
Nice pace. So, regarding those creatures that appeared out of nowhere, are we supposed to do something about them?
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Still need Elite but I finally have everybody else. Results Sunday.
Nice pace. So, regarding those creatures that appeared out of nowhere, are we supposed to do something about them?
Not really. All those write ups at the end are basically for fun. I was gonna try to do something with them earlier but since it takes an age just to send songs it's just something fun to add to the results. Gives me an excuse to have more fun with writing them too :)
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Thouest creatures remindeth thou of my ex Queens. Off with their heads!
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Just throwing out there that Nocturnal Rites is banned for everyone. Unless I'm completely blind they aren't on your banned list Katt.
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Sorry yeah my banned list is full of holes. Just too much music I'm familiar with. NR kicks big ass and was a highlight of last year's ProgPower for me.
One of these submissions is so good it made me listen to the entire album before resuming the roulette, so there's that.
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Sorry yeah my banned list is full of holes. Just too much music I'm familiar with. NR kicks big ass and was a highlight of last year's ProgPower for me.
One of these submissions is so good it made me listen to the entire album before resuming the roulette, so there's that.
You're welcome :biggrin:
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Round 7 results Sunday night.
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Feeling the power of darkness through his veins, Kattilonius stands on a balcony overlooking the darklands beneath the Castle of Glass Moonlight. With strange, black magic, he conjures grotesque, horrifying beasts, attempting to keep the heroes at bay. One by one, the monsters fall, barely making a scratch on the musically gifted warriors.
However, one poor soul has become still, and has been noticed by the mad Lord of Shadows, disguised as a mere clown. In the wake of demolishing the sentient stone golems that ambushed him, Rich was caught offguard by a poisonous black magic from deep within the golems' hearts. And while his body remains still, his eyes quiver with dread. His companions - TAC, Evrys, King, and Scipline - speak to him, but Rich cannot speak.
Kattilonius moves.
(https://i.imgur.com/DrftFAB.gif)
"Rise, mighty dragon!"
The ground quakes, and a massive shadow covers the heroes. A dragon with three heads stares menacingly, then roars with fury. The humans drop their weapons and cover their ears. Rich remains still. The central head opens its mouth as a glow rises from deep within its throat.
(https://i.imgur.com/cBaJahb.gif)
Having no time to waste, Evrys casts a shield of water on everyone, enveloping them in large swirling orbs of water. They scatter to the left and right as the dragon unleashes a blast of fire directly ahead. Only one is hit.
Rich's shield begins to crack. The team is too tired to hold up any more magic than the little they could afford the poor Elite. The dragon inhales once more and steps closer. With a mighty screech, all three heads unleash a blast of fire so powerful it rips the earth apart. The flame engulfs Rich and the water instantly steams away. When the blaze stops, not a single trace of him is left.
The rest look on with horror as the three-headed dragon takes to the sky and begin to make a tombstone:
Elite
8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 8.76 = 50.69 [+5 BP]
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Sorry Rich. I want to get the last few rounds done in a timely manner and I just can't be fair to your songs if I get them at the very last minute, and I think I gave plenty of notice over time. I know you've got stuff in real life to handle, but you've shown me a bunch of really cool stuff so thanks a bunch for playing. Gonna explore some of your submissions more thoroughly after the game.
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On one hand, I may be indirectly responsible for this one, you'll see why... on the other hand, hell yes I'm back on the 9th place!
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:lol Not enough mana!!
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Hot damn!
In full D&D spirit, there is only one thing I really need to ask at this point:
Can I loot Rich's body?
(j/k, Rich. I hope everything's well on your end)
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:rollin
I assume the scorching flame of the dragon's breath melted everything he had into oblivion.
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I'll have a thigh then? :lol
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Coincidentally, I'm eating barbeacue for lunch today :lol
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Part 1 of results, hold yer moves til they're all up. A few of you knocked it out of the park this round, so let's get two of you out of the way early...
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wolfking
Soilwork - Needles and Kin 7.2
Those growls... I like some Amorphis, but with very few exceptions, just the songs without growls. The bridge is great. The chorus doesn't do much for me because that nonstop machine gun drumming takes away from the nice vocal part. Not sure if I'd dig into these guys more if they're all like this.
U.D.O. - In The Heat of the Night 8.7
I've been torn on how I feel about the vocals. Those high-pitched vocals sound like someone gargling while doing falsetto. I kinda like them though. Usually midtempo rock songs bore me but it's saved by those interesting vocals and that huge singalong chorus. Don't know a damn thing about U.D.O. even though I have a friend who's nuts about them, but this is pretty good.
Fifth Angel - Dust to Dust 9.0
Like a heavier and (imo) better Dio, from the riffs to the vocals to the big chorus. No frills. Heavy metal done right, for my taste. Nuff said. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 51.19 [+4 BP]
Round 7 Score: 24.90 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.30
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 59.49 [+5 BP]
The King of Wolves slayed the Harpies before him with ease. The Mountains loomed in the distance - not long now. With his companions The Hanged Man and Nekov wiping the blood from their weapons, he prepared to walk 8 steps closer to the end.
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Indiscipline
Riot - Narita 9.0
I love how heavy this is without losing any sense of melody. And it doesn't even need vocals. I don't like those kinds of overly drawn out endings but that's my only gripe about this track. Doesn't sound like this came out of the 70s, really, so that's a surprise, it has catchy licks and a really nice heavy sound for its time. [+1 BP]
Al Di Meola - Race with Devil on Spanish Highway 9.2
This is really impressive. Lots of variety in style and techniques but it's super catchy. What genre would this be classified under? Ridiculously good guitar work, yeah, but my ears get drawn to the drums and keys and bass just as often. It's like a smorgasbord of delicious riffs. [+1 BP]
Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill 9.6
As far as I'm aware I've never heard this, except maybe when I was a kid looking up the references and homages in Dream Theater's music, but it sounds new to me. And it's beautiful. I don't know a thing about Peter Gabriel other than The Book of Love is beautiful, but I love this song, too. Makes me feel nice and happy and it's super catchy to boot. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 49.92
Round 7 Score: 27.80 [+3 BP]
Average: 9.26~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 59.18 [+3 BP]
Scipline of Indy split the treant in twain and thanked Lagavulin that he lived to see another day. 9 spaces he went, closer to the dark Castle of Glass Moonlight.
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jingle.boy
Serious Black - I Seek No Other Life 9.6
Jesus. This one kicked me in the ass as soon as it started. Urban breed has a crazy good voice and everything about this song is infectious. I'm keeping a list of bands to prioritize from this roulette after it's done and Serious Black is officially way up there.
Glass Mind - Crepusculum Vehementis 9.0
Lots of instrumental prog metal loses the plot in my opinion after a few minutes but this scratches my itch for heavy, fast, melodic, shimmery power-prog metal. I love it. They nailed it here - the shred, complementary harmonies, memorable melodies, strong drums, keeping the momentum throughout the whole song, it's great.
Daydream XI - Circus of the Tattered and Torn 9.2
Hooo boy. Swing for the fences much? I'm really sad I had to miss their 2017 ProgPower performance after hearing this. Tons of talent on display here. The verses in the first part are probably my favorite part of the song. This is an epic track for sure, I think my only gripe is the spoken stuff toward the end, and then it kinda drags the ending on too long, but it's still a 'wow' kind of song.
Current Score: 50.70 [+5 BP]
Round 7 Score: 27.80
Average: 9.26~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 59.96 [+5 BP]
Dirk the Daring wailed on the Orc like Ralphie did to Scut Farkus. He then tied the Orc's head to his belt as a token of victory before going 9 spaces towards the evil castle.
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?. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 / 8.77 / 8.40 / 8.63 / 9.26 = 59.18 [+3 BP]
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Move 9
?. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 / 8.63 / 7.80 / 8.50 / 8.30 = 59.49 [+5 BP]
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Move 8
?. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 / 9.23 / 8.60 / 7.10 / 9.26 = 59.96 [+5 BP]
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Move 9
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man i remember getting that serious black song from ev in a different roulette and giving it a very meh score :corn
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Serious Black is kinda meh for me too, but I like Daydream XI. They were great at PP.
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Ya'll don't like fun music. :lol Just kidding, but the two SB songs I've heard this roulette have been two home runs for me. Super fun stuff.
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(https://www.tacomaworld.com/gallery/data/500/booyah.gif)
I hear ya on the spoken part of Circus... but it's a very appropriate conclusion to the concept album - all about the way we, as humans, are drawn to others more through their flaws than through their positive traits.
Triple 9s baby!
Wait... someone played Serious Black already? Man, if I'd known / remembered that, I would've played something else. I don't like mowing another man's lawn in the same roulette. But, a song laid is a song played, and I'll gladly take the 9.6.
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The singer from Daydream XI was on point live too, as I recall.
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Bow to your sensei. Part 2:
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kingshmegland
Dead End Space - The Watchtowers 7.3
The singer has a strange voice. Kinda reminds me of Steven Wilson. My favorite thing is actually the synth lead at around 5:40 but it's only around for 10 seconds which is a real shame. There's not much else I'm really digging about this one though unfortunately, only thing I can sink my teeth into is that painfully brief synth bit. I know you're going for drummers who kick ass with this batch, and he's good, but didn't do much to wow me.
Freaky Jelly - Nothing To Feel 9.5
This is stellar. To me this sounds like what happens when you put Dream Theater and Sieges Even into a blender. My very first thought was "Mike Portnoy is drumming on this song" and it just keeps this whole Six Degrees-style, upbeat groove going through the whole track. I really don't get the whole brooding melancholy prog stuff, it's this stuff - Moon Safari, Sieges Even, Chon, Freaky Jelly apparently - where the gems are to be found. Gimme more! [+1 BP]
In Continuum - Scavengers 9.3
"Drummers who kick ass." Two outta three ain't bad; this guy is a delight to listen to. Everything I said about Freaky Jelly applies here, it's exactly what I like. Whoever the vocalist is here, I really dig him. He sounds like Steve Lukather and John Wetton, and musically it's like Dream Theater meets 2000s-2010s Toto. Awesome song dude. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 51.06 [+4 BP]
Round 7 Score: 26.00 [+2 BP]
Average: 8.66~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 59.72 [+6 BP]
The King has slain the merciless Manbearpig and has earned a well-earned pint or six. 9 spaces towards what will surely be his new castle he goes.
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Puppies_On_Acid
A.C.T - Puppeteers 8.7
What kind of genre is this anyway? Singer has a charming voice and all the vocals are infectious. The theatrical vibe reminds me of a much more modern, heavier Queen. Fun song.
Protest the Hero - Tandem 7.6
Is this emo music? Some of the lyrics are corny, others are really poetic. Singer delivers some awesome vocals but sometimes I think the drums and guitar are doing too much too often, it's like.. chill out for a second. A bit too chaotic for me but it has good moments.
Novembre - The Promise 8.4
This is all right. It's inoffensive and kind of safe. I like a lot of the instrumental stuff going on here and the groove is nice, but I don't dig the singer much. It has a pleasant vibe. Without looking at what year it is, it sounds like something from the 90s to me.
Current Score: 51.02 [+4 BP]
Round 7 Score: 24.70
Average: 8.23~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 59.25 [+4 BP]
With a gust of your feathered arms you put out the flaming skulls' fiery magic and promptly split them on the ground before moving 8 steps more down the dark road.
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Nekov
Hearts of Black Science - Faces 9.2
To me this is like Kevin Moore paying tribute to Pink Floyd. I love that it's chill but contains a lot of activity. Beautiful piece of music. Everybody else might be playing for second place at this point. [+1 BP]
fox capture plan - Asian Dancer 10/10
fox capture plan - Brianstorm 9.8
These songs are so good I'm including them together. When I finished playing them I immediately played the album they're on, Fragile - more than once. Electro-jazz-rock with piano as the main focus. Smart playing and memorable writing in both tracks. What puts this at the maximum score is that it gave me an amazing feeling when I first heard it, it still gives me the same vibe many listens later, and that it made me immediately play its album - and I loved the album just as much. Please inject this sound directly into my bloodstream, it is everything. [+2 BP]
Current Score: 51.89 [+7 BP]
Round 7 Score: 29.00 [+3 BP]
Average: 9.66~
Movement: 10 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 61.55 [+10 BP]
You froze the Manticore with ease and shattered its body into a thousand bloody parts. You feel confident enough to conjure a cloud and sail 10 spaces closer to the end.
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?. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 / 8.67 / 7.76 / 8.06 / 8.23 = 59.25 [+4 BP]
???
Move 8
?. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 / 9.50 / 8.86 / 7.83 / 9.66 = 61.55 [+10 BP]
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Move 10
?. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 / 9.00 / 8.76 / 8.10 / 8.66 = 59.72 [+6 BP]
???
Move 8
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tandem is a weird pick for a PtH song, not even the best song off that album
i guess you sent off that album as it's the one with by far the least growls? :lol
also w e w a 10
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OK, I'll have my work cut out for me. Damn Meatloaf. :lol
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:omg:
Wow, just wow. I hope I can keep this up now that it matters
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tandem is a weird pick for a PtH song, not even the best song off that album
i guess you sent off that album as it's the one with by far the least growls? :lol
also w e w a 10
I almost sent Tapestry or C'est la vie, but then went with Tandem.
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Umm.....I'm sorry, how the fuck is Serious Black allowed again when they scored like 9.3 or something in round 1? I wasn't allowed to submit another Dream Evil song as it got a 9.2 yet Serious Black was allowed when they were played in round 1? Fuck me! :tdwn :tdwn :tdwn
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Wait... someone played Serious Black already? Man, if I'd known / remembered that, I would've played something else. I don't like mowing another man's lawn in the same roulette. But, a song laid is a song played, and I'll gladly take the 9.6.
Is this a joke??
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#4. jingle.boy
Serious Black - Akhenaton 9.5
I like this. I like this very much. There's some elements in power metal tracks like this that I absolutely have to have to love: a catchy verse, a talented singer, and a chorus that seriously kicks things up a notch compared to the rest of the song. This song has it. If I saw this live I'd be headbanging like a madman to every second of the chorus. That singer has a voice I love, there's a great keyboard solo, and I LOVE the vocal chant at the end. "I shall rise agaaaain!" So shall your average score, Chad - fucking home run!
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:rollin
to be fair that was a whole three months ago
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No dignity J Boy. No dignity.
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Ah fuck me. I'm sorry. That's completely my fault. :lol Everyone gets a pass for that, except Chad who just got his. If there's a 9+ song that was sent earlier and you want to send that artist.... go for it.
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I would disqualify him for cheating....
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Chad technically cheated twice because Circus is over 15 minutes long. But Stadler and King violated that too. :lol
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I only molest DTF'ers over the age of consent!
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And fail :sadpanda:
How about some sludgy doom metal for the next round?
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Also, if I head towards the treble clef and I still have moves left over, do they just apply to the next map?
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They apply to the next map, you'll see when I post the last 4 results this evening.
If you choose doom, you may get just that. I really don't know anything about 'doom' metal other than Candlemass is terrible. 'Sludge' is never a word I use positively about music either, so 'sludge metal' - you're playing a dangerous game :hat
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Part 3. 3 rounds left now. Posting full results and maps shortly.
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Evermind
Artificial Language - Fortune Teller 8.8
This one's so interesting... exquisite piano playing. Clever use of piano alongside off-kilter drumming and the heavy distorted guitars. Gets really engaging toward the end with that drumming and clean guitar. Singer has a pleasant voice. Really enjoyed this one, it's unique and well written.
Kingcrow - Night's Descending 8.4
I would lump these guys in with Steven Wilson, Katatonia, Karnivool, Damnation by Opeth, maybe a few others as far as their sound - kinda brooding, dark, a bit lethargic at times. That's the vibe I get from this anyway. Daniel Gildenlow, man... I just don't get him. He's been pretty boring in everything I've heard him in. I think I'd like this more with someone else singing because the vocals just aren't memorable at all.
Wolverine - Communication Lost 9.2
Oh yeah. This is good. Takes a while to get going but I like it when it finally gets in gear. I didn't like this one for a while at first, but over time I warmed up to it. Somehow it sounds comforting and sad. Big ups for the awesome sounding synth solo. I like the big dramatic chorus a lot. Strong song. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 49.89 [+8 BP]
Round 7 Score: 26.40 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.80
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 58.69 [+9 BP]
Although Evrys stomped all of the enemy mushrooms, he didn't notice the sign until it was too late - "Touch Fuzzy, get dizzy." The fuzzy shrooms have given him the spins, but Evrys pushes onward through the vertigo 9 spaces.
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TAC
Almanac - Flames of Fate 9.0
Just barely good enough to earn the point. If the chorus wasn't so strong, I'd probably call this generic. But that's a power metal chorus for sure, a definite singalong banger. That's what this kind of metal is all about to me, so party on, Garth, this one's a good gym tune. [+1 BP]
Alsatia - Across the Fray 9.0
Man, this one is good. Full on power metal. Strong vocals, great use of choir in the right places. Happy melodies everywhere. It's like Power Quest in the chorus, optimistic and powerful. Having renewed faith in power metal after hearing so many unknown bands in this roulette. [+1 BP]
Primitai - Curse of Olympus 7.3
The chorus to this one just plain irritates me, I don't like that it slows down and the melody is bad. The solo rips and it sounds heavy as hell, but it's so standard otherwise. This one just kinda whiffs, sadly.
Current Score: 51.19 [+5 BP]
Round 7 Score: 25.30 [+2 BP]
Average: 8.43~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 59.62 [+7 BP]
After swinging your axe wildly, you land enough heavy metal atTACks that the Mimic lies in a pulpy mess on the parched ground. You loot the body and go 8 steps forward.
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Stadler
Night Ranger - Penny 9.0
I thought you were sending Night Ranger, not Toto. Seriously, this sounds like Hydra-era Toto, so naturally I must love it. Well, not entirely, but it's good time fun rock about a girl - no frills, kinda corny, and that's how I like it. I'd dig this if I was around in the 80s, but this still doesn't make up for that abomination of rock Sister Christian. [+1 BP]
Sammy Hagar - Baby's On Fire 7.8
Way better than Van Hagar, that's for sure. But it sounds like a lot of other 80s rock radio songs. Sammy sounds great, it's got a nice hook, but it sounds so safe. No, it doesn't blow my mind, but it's a serviceable rock song.
Billy Squier - In Your Eyes 8.7
I know four Billy Squier songs and you can probably guess which ones they are. I don't really like any of them, maybe it's the association with predictable FM classic rock radio, but this is better than all of them and not what I expected from Billy Squier. Great guitar playing, great chorus. I'm not really a fan of his voice but I love what he does with the guitar toward the end with the slides and bends.
I think my dad would love almost everything you've sent in this roulette.
Current Score: 50.19 [+4 BP]
Round 7 Score: 25.50 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.50
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 58.69 [+5 BP]
Sir Jethro of Avalon splits the wight at the hip, and it crumbles into a pile of lifeless bones and armor. You take the black, polished helm as your own as you move 9 spaces on.
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Sacul
Sufjan Stevens - Mercury 9.0
Oh man is this pretty. Enchanting combination of the piano riff and dreamy guitars, and the vocals are the airy cool whip on top of that tasty musical pie. I love a speedy but really gentle instrumental part. [+1 BP]
Sufjan Stevens - Should Have Known Better 7.9
Instrumentally I like this one a lot. I like some of the vocal melodies, but find it hard to recall much about this one. I like the other two here a bit more, this one doesn't speak to me as much.
Sufjan Stevens - Blue Bucket of Gold 8.6
How warm and comforting. I'm not sure if this comes at the end of an album or something because it takes quite a while for it to end - that's the only thing I feel like skipping here. I feel like I'm listening to Nils Frahm or Olafur Arnalds in the back half. Dig it. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 51.07 [+7 BP]
Round 7 Score: 25.50 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.50
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 59.57 [+8 BP]
You squashed the Beastfrog and barely broke a sweat, but the journey isn't over yet. 9 spaces more you march.
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12. Parama the Owl-Roamer: 8.56 = 8.56
n/a
(appeared as the Mystery Participant and vanished just as quickly)
11. Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 8.76 = 50.69
[+5 BP]
(left this mortal plane via dragonfire)
10. Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 / 8.76 / 7.83 / 9.30 / 7.30 / 8.50 = 58.69 [+5 BP]
Down 1 spot
Move 9
10. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 7.70 / 8.80 = 58.69 [+9 BP]
Up 1 spot
Move 9
8. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 / 8.77 / 8.40 / 8.63 / 9.26 = 59.18 [+3 BP]
Up 3 spots
Move 9
7. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 / 8.67 / 7.76 / 8.06 / 8.23 = 59.25 [+4 BP]
Down 1 spot
Move 8
6. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 / 8.63 / 7.80 / 8.50 / 8.30 = 59.49 [+5 BP]
Down 3 spots
Move 8
5. Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 / 8.60 / 9.27 / 9.10 / 8.20 / 8.50 = 59.57 [+8 BP]
Down 1 spot
Move 9
4. TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 / 9.20 / 9.00 / 8.00 / 8.96 / 8.43 = 59.62 [+7 BP]
Down 1 spot
Move 8
3. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 / 9.00 / 8.76 / 8.10 / 8.66 = 59.72 [+6 BP]
Up 2 spots
Move 9
2. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 / 9.23 / 8.60 / 7.10 / 9.26 = 59.96 [+5 BP]
Up 5 spots
Move 9
1. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 / 9.50 / 8.86 / 7.83 / 9.66 = 61.55 [+10 BP]
n/a
Move 10
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Okay, this is how this works. Your movement will carry over to the new map, which is posted below. The number posted beside your name is how many spaces you can move, so pick where you want to go (if you have the luxury of options). For example, Stadler will land on the first yellow panel in the new map if he continues moving west. In the final map, you can pretty much go wherever you want, if you want to fenagle your way into a specific theme for more points (potentially).
Go nuts. Make it to the rainbow finish line before round 10 and you get nothing other than freedom from any theme challenges.
(https://i.imgur.com/HRsY9kt.png)
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The colored spaces indicate the following challenges:
Green: Elves! Forest theme. Bonus points for no distorted guitars, folk and stringed instruments, soft percussion, and lyrics about nature.
Brown: Dwarves! Earth theme. Bonus points for songs about drinking, songs that rock hard, or a song with a super tight and heavy rhythm section.
Blue: Pirates! Water theme. Bonus points for songs about the sea, traveling on water, drinking, or all things pirate-related.
Red: Dragons! Fire theme. Bonus points for music that is really fast, heavy, epic, and/or about dragons and fire.
Pink: Three songs from an artist I have never heard before (nothing on RYM, a significant lack of listens on Last.FM, consult with me if unsure)
Purple: Three songs from different decades.
Orange: Three songs from the same decade.
Yellow: Three songs from the same year.
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I'm falling in my sword here. I 100% can't/don't remember who sent what, when, or in which roulette. Partly due to the fact I've been playing pretty much every roulette the past 6 months (Hell, I almost tried to send Stadler Star One!), and because of the gap that we had here because of Katt's ban. The reason I sent this particular tune is because I had it lined up for Puppies' concept album, and really wanted to play it. To be fair tho, I did pecifically ask if certain bands were ok to play, and was not told Serious Black was banned.
Kade, I didn't mean to step in on your bands. It was an honest mistake. Cut me a little slack, mate - I'll bet you can't remember what bands I sent back in November off the top of your head?
As a matter of fairness, I request that I can send four songs next round, and have this 9.6 replaced. It shouldn't have been alllowed.
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That's fair. I'll allow that. Honorable man, Chad. :tup I probably shouldn't have allowed it either - that's my fault.
I know this roulette is kinda messy, but that's part of the fun. I do want to be fair though.
EDIT: I am trying to clean up the OP. I added links to check each round's results.
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Who is this Chad and what have you done with him Kade? :lol
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Wolverine :metal Nice pick Evermind. Nice with Kingcrow too (though I don't like Gildenlow's spot anymore than Katt does, but still, he gave it that high a score despite that, so he should totally check out the whole album. Still, you should have sent Phlegethon).
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Looks like I'm heading to the treble clef and then taking the yellow theme on the other side... :corn
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Wolverine :metal Nice pick Evermind. Nice with Kingcrow too (though I don't like Gildenlow's spot anymore than Katt does, but still, he gave it that high a score despite that, so he should totally check out the whole album. Still, you should have sent Phlegethon).
I kept quiet on that one 'cause I knew you knew both songs. I was THIS close to buying a Kingcrow album at ProgPower last year, so they're definitely on my list to check out after the roulette...
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No dignity J Boy. No dignity.
I know I joke about "always cheating" but even I'm offended by my (inadvertent) reuse of a well scoring band. I refuse to accept the score.
Need I repent some more? :blush
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Why is Nekov so far away if he has the highest score? Did he land on the wrong spot and get carried off by a dragon, only be dropped further away?
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Why is Nekov so far away if he has the highest score? Did he land on the wrong spot and get carried off by a dragon, only be dropped further away?
Well, two things. 1) He chose to go the north path, and 2) more importantly, I've discovered I'm really bad and no good at designing games. :lol
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Why is Nekov so far away if he has the highest score? Did he land on the wrong spot and get carried off by a dragon, only be dropped further away?
Well, two things. 1) He chose to go the north path, and 2) more importantly, I've discovered I'm really bad and no good at designing games. :lol
Looks like a masterpiece compared to what I'd probably come up with. :P
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No dignity J Boy. No dignity.
I know I joke about "always cheating" but even I'm offended by my (inadvertent) reuse of a well scoring band. I refuse to accept the score.
It's not even that. It's the other two songs that you used against a certain participant.
Need I repent some more? :blush
Eternally!
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For example, Stadler will land on the first yellow panel in the new map if he continues moving west.
What about TAC. What are my choices? I don't know how to get on the new map.
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For example, Stadler will land on the first yellow panel in the new map if he continues moving west.
What about TAC. What are my choices? I don't know how to get on the new map.
Use your walker.
:lol Okay, so, if you move to the clef, that's 6 spaces. You then automatically move 2 spaces into the new map - so you're on white.
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No dignity J Boy. No dignity.
I know I joke about "always cheating" but even I'm offended by my (inadvertent) reuse of a well scoring band. I refuse to accept the score.
It's not even that. It's the other two songs that you used against a certain participant.
Well, that is appropriate "cheating" :rollin. I even warned Katt you'd be pissed about it!
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That's right. I forgot your motto:
"Win if you can, Cheat if you must, but always Lose"
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Sent for round 8, instead of finishing the last write up for my roulette, which is coincidentally TAC's :)
Don't worry it will still be done this evening.
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your teams win a few championships, and all you Bostonites care about is "winning".
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Suck it loser!! :lol
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Suck it loser!! :lol
Quoted for truth!
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I must've missed some explanation on the treble clef.... but I think either way, if I head North, or continue West, I'm gonna land on white. No bonus points again for me.
I'll send my re-load song in the morning, and my 3-pack ASAP after that.
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I'm confused as fuck with the maps and how it works now.
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Seriously, someone needs to loot my 5 bonus points.
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I'm confused as fuck with the maps and how it works now.
Y'all move til you hit that clef then you automatically start on the new map. That's it. That's all.
Seriously, someone needs to loot my 5 bonus points.
:neverusethis:
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Does the transition from the clef to the new map count as 1 movement? If so, then I can get either to the pink or to the violet, correct?
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It's just like moving to another panel. Step from the clef to yellow is one movement.
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It's just like moving to another panel. Step from the clef to yellow is one movement.
Yeah, I thought maybe it's like a teleport with no movement required. I'll send in a couple of hours.
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So, I'm first but the guys that went the other route get to chose which theme they want? That seems fair :lol
Anyways, sent.
Hey, I'm going on vacation next Wednesday so if you have results by Sunday I'll be able to easily send for another round. Let me know what happens after that. Is there a plan to have an EP round or something of the sorts? Otherwise I can prepare rounds beforehand and have those ready.
I'm falling in my sword here. I 100% can't/don't remember who sent what, when, or in which roulette. Partly due to the fact I've been playing pretty much every roulette the past 6 months (Hell, I almost tried to send Stadler Star One!), and because of the gap that we had here because of Katt's ban. The reason I sent this particular tune is because I had it lined up for Puppies' concept album, and really wanted to play it. To be fair tho, I did pecifically ask if certain bands were ok to play, and was not told Serious Black was banned.
Kade, I didn't mean to step in on your bands. It was an honest mistake. Cut me a little slack, mate - I'll bet you can't remember what bands I sent back in November off the top of your head?
As a matter of fairness, I request that I can send four songs next round, and have this 9.6 replaced. It shouldn't have been alllowed.
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I think my dad would love almost everything you've sent in this roulette.
I don't know whether to laugh or to cry. :)
I love that you loved the NR and Billy Squier; it should surprise no one that I agonized most about the Sammy Hagar. I LOVE that song, it's one of my favorites, but I should have been honest about it; grand scheme of things, it's a pretty generic song. I just happen to dig that Geffen period of Sammy and so I'm biased.
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Sent three bands you've never heard before, Katt.
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Sirius Black, Serious White, Unserious Grey
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Sirius Black, Serious White, Unserious Grey
:lol
This was my PM:
Okay man, time to get serious. I'm going pink with three bands you've never heard before! I'm sure you haven't heard of either of these three, they're pretty obscure. Not many people on DTF even know them. I'm sure you'll enjoy this stuff, these songs rock.
1. Serious Black - High and Low (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcuoyGMrRuk)
This track pretty much represents my scoring in this roulette, high and low! Still glad I'm in, I'm sure this will get at least a 9 though.
2. Serious Black - As Daylight Breaks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAVshePRJvU)
Well, a ballad is always a must! This one is by the band you've probably never heard of before. Very heartfelt. They usually do metal tunes but you know, sometimes you just have to do a ballad instead. I'm so glad no one cockblocked me on this band, to be honest, been holding on to them since Round 1. I usually send them in roulettes, ask Elite and Parama.
3. Serious Black - Older and Wiser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e97kozav4xM)
And here's the final rocker of a song! This one is insane. Have fun headbanging!
Looking forward to results!
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goddammit even when i joke i'm right :rollin
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Have you something tonight.
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Sirius Black, Serious White, Unserious Grey
:lol
This was my PM:
Okay man, time to get serious. I'm going pink with three bands you've never heard before! I'm sure you haven't heard of either of these three, they're pretty obscure. Not many people on DTF even know them. I'm sure you'll enjoy this stuff, these songs rock.
1. Serious Black - High and Low (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcuoyGMrRuk)
This track pretty much represents my scoring in this roulette, high and low! Still glad I'm in, I'm sure this will get at least a 9 though.
2. Serious Black - As Daylight Breaks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAVshePRJvU)
Well, a ballad is always a must! This one is by the band you've probably never heard of before. Very heartfelt. They usually do metal tunes but you know, sometimes you just have to do a ballad instead. I'm so glad no one cockblocked me on this band, to be honest, been holding on to them since Round 1. I usually send them in roulettes, ask Elite and Parama.
3. Serious Black - Older and Wiser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e97kozav4xM)
And here's the final rocker of a song! This one is insane. Have fun headbanging!
Looking forward to results!
I'm gonna send you BABYMETAL next round, dick.
:lol
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Sirius Black, Serious White, Unserious Grey
:lol
This was my PM:
Okay man, time to get serious. I'm going pink with three bands you've never heard before! I'm sure you haven't heard of either of these three, they're pretty obscure. Not many people on DTF even know them. I'm sure you'll enjoy this stuff, these songs rock.
1. Serious Black - High and Low (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcuoyGMrRuk)
This track pretty much represents my scoring in this roulette, high and low! Still glad I'm in, I'm sure this will get at least a 9 though.
2. Serious Black - As Daylight Breaks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAVshePRJvU)
Well, a ballad is always a must! This one is by the band you've probably never heard of before. Very heartfelt. They usually do metal tunes but you know, sometimes you just have to do a ballad instead. I'm so glad no one cockblocked me on this band, to be honest, been holding on to them since Round 1. I usually send them in roulettes, ask Elite and Parama.
3. Serious Black - Older and Wiser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e97kozav4xM)
And here's the final rocker of a song! This one is insane. Have fun headbanging!
Looking forward to results!
I'm gonna send you BABYMETAL next round, dick.
:lol
I needed a good laugh :rollin
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Hey, I'm going on vacation next Wednesday so if you have results by Sunday I'll be able to easily send for another round. Let me know what happens after that. Is there a plan to have an EP round or something of the sorts? Otherwise I can prepare rounds beforehand and have those ready.
No EP round this time. If/when I run another roulette I will definitely have an EP round because I want to do that, but not in this one.
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:lol
This thread sure is getting serious.
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Hey, I'm going on vacation next Wednesday so if you have results by Sunday I'll be able to easily send for another round. Let me know what happens after that. Is there a plan to have an EP round or something of the sorts? Otherwise I can prepare rounds beforehand and have those ready.
No EP round this time. If/when I run another roulette I will definitely have an EP round because I want to do that, but not in this one.
So, just 2 more rounds after the one I just sent? That's doable
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Hey, I'm going on vacation next Wednesday so if you have results by Sunday I'll be able to easily send for another round. Let me know what happens after that. Is there a plan to have an EP round or something of the sorts? Otherwise I can prepare rounds beforehand and have those ready.
I would disqualify him for putting his real life ahead of DTF. :biggrin:
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Will send later this afternoon.
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Will send later this afternoon.
Slacker ... already sent!
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Hey, I'm going on vacation next Wednesday so if you have results by Sunday I'll be able to easily send for another round. Let me know what happens after that. Is there a plan to have an EP round or something of the sorts? Otherwise I can prepare rounds beforehand and have those ready.
I would disqualify him for putting his real life ahead of DTF. :biggrin:
Typical Jingle, can't beat other players fairly so you try to get them disqualified.
(https://media2.giphy.com/media/9oI5G6REU1NIVsZf4G/source.gif)
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Got 5 subs. Looking forward to what y'all have in store. Bring whatever big guns you have left. :corn
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Katt, those were great marks, thank you! Sending tonight, my night.
Also, I feel we should test Chad for PEDs at this point.
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Chadgate.
Welcome to the club, bub. :lol
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So Katt, are you ready to explain how those bonus points work? I think at this point it has become pretty important
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So Katt, are you ready to explain how those bonus points work? I think at this point it has become pretty important
For you maybe, since you have so many!
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Just 1 more than EV actually, but I want to know if this provides some cushion for me in case I mess up the last rounds :lol
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I think I explained it earlier. The bonus points will simply be factored into the results of your final round, so instead of an average of three songs, it will be an average of three songs + your bonus points, giving you a possible chance at upsetting someone else.
My original idea didn't really pan out so I'm going with that... so yeah, you have a cushion of sorts.
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I have a lot of cushion....... on me.
I'm good for snuggling for extra points.
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Sent. Didn't push any limits in terms of the songs themselves, but I think I found a couple relatively obscure songs that have some amazing performances on them (at least two of the three; one is a period piece).
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Sent some noise from the seventies, because why the hell not?
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Sent. Didn't push any limits in terms of the songs themselves, but I think I found a couple relatively obscure songs that have some amazing performances on them (at least two of the three; one is a period piece).
(https://sites.google.com/site/musicfrom16001800/_/rsrc/1468862519840/home/baroque-instruments-and-musical-form/groupbaroque.jpg)
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Wow, I actually have almost everybody's submissions and it's only Tuesday. :lol Just need one more and then hangmananana.
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Who is missing so we can Late Shame them?
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Who is missing so we can Late Shame them?
I'll tell if they don't send tomorrow ;)
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god i'm ready for some hangmemes :corn
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Surprise, surprise, hangman has arrived sans the tardy one.
A. ???
1. _________ - __ ____'_ ___
2. _________ - _ ____ ___ __ _____
3. _ __ ___ _____ _____ - _______ (____ ____)
B. ???
1. _____ - _______ ___ ___d_
2. ______ - ____.____.________.__
3. ______ - ______ ___ ______ __
C. ???
1. _________ - ____ ___ ___ __ ____
2. ___d___ ___d - ________ _____
3. _____ ______d _______ - _____ _______
D. ???
1. __d __d__ - _______ ______
2. _______ - ____ ___ _____
3. _____ ____ - ___ _____ __ _____ _____
E. ???
1. ________ - ___ ____
2. D________ - ______ ____ _______
3. ______ - ____d __ D__
F. ???
1. _____ d__ _____ ________ - _______ _
2. _______ - ____'_ __ _____d
3. _-___ - ____d___ __ ___ __________
G. ???
1. ______ - _____ _____ __ __________
2. ________ - ___ ____
3. _________ - ____d_
H. ???
1. D_____ _____ - ___ ___ ____'_ ______
2. _._._._. - ____ __ ___ D__
3. _________ - _______ _________
I. ???
1. ___ ________ - __d __ ___ ___d
2. ___ ___d___ - ______ _ D__
3. _____ ___d___ - _____ ___ ____
Guessed letters: D
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i want your D
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I
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C
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E
:P
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s
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Q
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No Qs!
A. ???
1. _______e_ S__s - I_ ____'s ___
2. S__si____ - _ _i_e ___ __ __i__
3. I __ __e ___ic ____e - Ci_c_es (S___ ___e)
B. ???
1. __e__ - C___i__ __e C__ds
2. _____s - _ee_.___e.__i__i__.__
3. _____s - _i___s __e _____s __
C. ???
1. S___s_e__ - I___ __e __c __ _i_e
2. ___de_s ___d - ___es__e C____
3. S_e__ ___e_ed _i____e - ___ss _____e_
D. ???
1. _ed _ide_ - _____ic __i__e
2. _____e_ - ____ __e _____
3. _i___ __e_ - __e _i___ Is S_i__ _____
E. ???
1. ________ - __e ____
2. D_e_____e - _e___e ____ _e__i__
3. __e___ - S__ed __ Die
F. ???
1. ___c_ de_ _____ S_cc__s_ - ___cci_ _
2. __i____ - ___e's __ __ie_d
3. _-_e_ - C_i_d_e_ __ __e _e_____i__
G. ???
1. ___i_s - _i___ _i_es __ ___c_li___
2. _____c__ - __e ____
3. _______ss - __c_de
H. ???
1. D___e_ ___e_ - ___ __e _i__'_ ___ses
2. _._.S._. - _e__ __ __e D__
3. E__e__i__ - __sc__e I___si__s
I. ???
1. __e _e____e_ - E_d __ __e ___d
2. __e ___d_es - _e___e I Die
3. ___ce _e_d__e - C__ss __e _i_e
Guessed letters: Q DICES
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WASP sent by jingle
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I Am the Manic Whale - Circles (Show Love)
Nekov?
Is that Elderwind I see?
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The Poodles - Before I Die
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My first guess will be that Sacul is missing
Give me an O
I Am the Manic Whale - Circles (Show Love)
Nekov?
Not me
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WASP sent by jingle
Why do you assume Chad sent them?
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The Ferrymen - End of the Road
Place Vendфme - Cross the Line
Prolly Kade.
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I have no idea what that WASP could be and that makes me feel dirty.
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I have no idea what that WASP could be and that makes me feel dirty.
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The Poodles - Before I Die
Kade!
Place Vendфme - Cross the Line
Awesome tune!!
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I'll update when I get off work but I'm waiting for Chad to call me out for allowing a certain band this round. Maybe 2. But they're definitely valid submissions. ;)
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Chad is in no position to call anyone out. :P
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Chad is in no position to call anyone out. :P
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:lol
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:lol
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I'll update when I get off work but I'm waiting for Chad to call me out for allowing a certain band this round. Maybe 2. But they're definitely valid submissions. ;)
I'm guessing I've got at least one of those.
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Well damn you were quick :lol . I'm going to try find some tracks and send them in a while.
EDIT: Sent
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Red Rider-Lunatic Fringe ….Stadler
T-Rex-Children Of The Revolution ….Indiscipline
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Red Rider-Lunatic Fringe ….Stadler
T-Rex-Children Of The Revolution ….Indiscipline
Those songs are allowed? Huh...
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Red Rider-Lunatic Fringe ….Stadler
Excellent track. jingle.boy approved.
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Updating...
I Am the Manic Whale - Circles (Show Love)
Nekov?
Is that Elderwind I see?
Yes, no, and no. Okay, I think I got this all updated correctly...
A. ???
1. _o__otten S_ns - In _a__'s _a_
2. S__si_na_ - A Ti_e O_t O_ _oint
3. I Am the Manic Whale - Circles (Show Love)
B. ???
1. A_ena - C_ttin_ t_e Ca_ds
2. _a_nts - _ee_._o_e.T_in_in_.O_
3. _a_nts - _i__ts A_e A__a_s On
C. ???
1. So__s_e__ - Into t_e A_c o_ Ti_e
2. A_ade_s A_ad - _o_eso_e C_o_n
3. Stea_ _o_e_ed _i_a__e - __ass _o___es
D. Stadler
1. Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe
2. _o__ne_ - On__ t_e _o_n_
3. _i___ _oe_ - T_e Ni__t Is Sti__ _o_n_
E. ???
1. _oo_e_p_onic - __ic__
2. _o__en _ de_ C___ o_ Co_e - _ain_ess Stee_
3. _o_d__a__ - St_an_e_
F. ???
1. __o_____ - T_e Oat_
2. D_ea_ta_e - _e___e __o_ _ea_it_
3. __en__ - S__ed o_ Die
G. Indiscipline
1. _anco de_ __t_o Socco_so - T__cci_ _
2. _ain_o_ - _o_e's No __iend
3. T-Rex - Children of the Revolution
H. ???
1. __ni_s - _i_t_ _ites __ To_c_li__t
2. _a__ac_o - T_e _a__
3. _o_____ss - __c_de
I. jingle.boy
1. Dan_e_ An_e_ - A__ T_e _in_'s _o_ses
2. W.A.S.P. - _e_o o_ t_e Da_
3. Et_e_nit_ - O_sc__e I___sions
J. wolfking
1. The Ferrymen - End of the Road
2. The Poodles - Before I Die
3. Place Vendome - Cross The Line
Guessed letters: CADET QI SON
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Forgotten Sons
Ethernity - Obscure Illusions
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Forgotten Suns
Arena - Cutting the Cards, sent by Nekov
Faunts - Feel.Love.Thinking.Of and some other song
Into the Arc of Time
Amadeus Awad - Lonesome Clown sent by Evermind
Steam Powered Giraffe
Hooverphonic sent by Dacul
Bohren & Der Club Of Gore - Painless Steel
Stranger
The Oath
Shred or Die
Torchlight
Rainbow - Love's No Friend
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Must be a WASP song I've never heard of. Or they covered Metallica's Hero of the Day. Is it suppose to be Hero of the World?
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Billy Joel- The Night Is Still Young
Danger Angel-All The King's Horses
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My bad, I've got it on my Spotify playlist as Hero of the World. I blame Chad again for the label. :lol
A. ???
1. Forgotten Suns - In _a__'s _a_
2. S__si_na_ - A Ti_e O_t O_ _oint
3. I Am the Manic Whale - Circles (Show Love)
B. Nekov
1. Arena - Cutting the Cards
2. Faunts - Feel.Love.Thinking.Of
3. Faunts - _i__ts A_e A__a_s On
C. Evermind
1. So__s_e__ - Into t_e A_c o_ Ti_e
2. Amadeus Awad - Lonesome Clown
3. Stea_ _o_e_ed _i_a__e - __ass _o___es
D. Stadler
1. Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe
2. _o__ne_ - On__ t_e _o_n_
3. Billy Joel - The Night Is Still Young
E. Sacul
1. Hooverphonic - __ic__
2. _o__en _ de_ C___ o_ Co_e - _ain_ess Stee_
3. _o_d__a__ - St_an_e_
F. ???
1. __o_____ - The Oath
2. D_ea_ta_e - _e___e __o_ _ea_it_
3. __en__ - Shred or Die
G. Indiscipline
1. _anco de_ __t_o Socco_so - T__cci_ _
2. Rainbow - Love's No Friend
3. T-Rex - Children of the Revolution
H. ???
1. __ni_s - _i_t_ _ites __ Torchlight
2. _a__ac_o - T_e _a__
3. _o_____ss - __c_de
I. jingle.boy
1. Dan_e_ An_e_ - A__ T_e _in_'s _o_ses
2. W.A.S.P. - Hero of the World
3. Ethernity - Obscure Illusions
J. wolfking
1. The Ferrymen - End of the Road
2. The Poodles - Before I Die
3. Place Vendome - Cross The Line
Guessed letters: CADET QI SON
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You missed a few of mine in the last post :P
Also,
All The King's Horses
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All The King's Horses
Danger Angel
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A. ???
1. Forgotten Suns - In _a__'s _a_
2. S__si_na_ - A Ti_e O_t O_ _oint
3. I Am the Manic Whale - Circles (Show Love)
King Of Shmegland
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SPG is Brass Goggles
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A. kingshmegland
1. Forgotten Suns - In _a__'s _a_
2. S__si_na_ - A Ti_e O_t O_ _oint
3. I Am the Manic Whale - Circles (Show Love)
B. Nekov
1. Arena - Cutting the Cards
2. Faunts - Feel.Love.Thinking.Of
3. Faunts - Lights Are Always On
C. Evermind
1. So__s_e__ - Into the Arc of Time
2. Amadeus Awad - Lonesome Clown
3. Steam Powered Giraffe - Brass Goggles
D. Stadler
1. Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe
2. _o__ne_ - On__ t_e _o_n_
3. Billy Joel - The Night Is Still Young
E. Sacul
1. Hooverphonic - __ic__
2. Bohren & der Club of Gore - Painless Steel
3. _o_d__a__ - Stranger
F. ???
1. __o_____ - The Oath
2. Dreamtale - _e___e __o_ _ea_it_
3. __en__ - Shred or Die
G. Indiscipline
1. Banco del Mutuo Soccorso - Traccia _
2. Rainbow - Love's No Friend
3. T-Rex - Children of the Revolution
H. ???
1. __ni_s - _i_t_ _ites __ Torchlight
2. _a__ac_o - T_e _a__
3. _o____ass - Facade
I. jingle.boy
1. Danger Angel - All the King's Horses
2. W.A.S.P. - Hero of the World
3. Ethernity - Obscure Illusions
J. wolfking
1. The Ferrymen - End of the Road
2. The Poodles - Before I Die
3. Place Vendome - Cross The Line
Guessed letters: CADET QI SON
BTW I'm going to post a list of all the songs from the roulette that have made my favorites playlist and holy shit is it long. If I listen to just one album from each one of the favorited artists, I've got enough music to last me for literally years. Mission accomplished. :lol
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Banco Del Muteo Soccorso-Traccia 1
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Lights Are Always On
Facade
Dreamtale?
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Banco Del Muteo Soccorso-Traccia 1
Gee, I was just listening to this the other day! :neverusethis: :lol
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Banco Del Muteo Soccorso-Traccia 1
Gee, I was just listening to this the other day! :neverusethis: :lol
Too bad you were listening to the wrong song. :neverusethis: Updated
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Banco Del Muteo Soccorso is Italian for King And The Shmeglands
(https://i1.wp.com/www.psycanprog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/BMS_02-1.jpg?resize=720%2C581)
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I hope Steam Powered Giraffe does better than it did in my roulette... (it probably will).
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Journey-Only The Young
Journey is not banned?
I hope Steam Powered Giraffe does better than it did in my roulette... (
They did awesome in my roulette, but it was a different song.
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Journey is, believe it or not, not banned.
I own Infinity, Escape, and Frontiers. I know some songs from Departure that are really good, I think I'm Cryin' is on there and that song rules. But Journey has a whole lot of other stuff I simply don't know, and although I think Escape is one of the greatest rock albums I've ever heard, Infinity is hit and miss and Frontiers is really bad to me. So because of all that, I let 'em in. First time someone tried sending them, so it never came up.
SPG is... well, the results will say.
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H. ???
1. __ni_s - _i_t_ _ites __ Torchlight
2. _a__ac_o - T_e _a__
3. _o____ass - Facade
Puppies
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BTW I'm going to post a list of all the songs from the roulette that have made my favorites playlist and holy shit is it long. If I listen to just one album from each one of the favorited artists, I've got enough music to last me for literally years. Mission accomplished. :lol
Pretty much, now I've been delving only into artists I already know and I've got like 120+ albums left :lol
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Yeah... brain fart on my part with that W.A.S.P. title. :lolpalm:
Forgotten Suns is In Harm's Way. I knew that was Shmegland as soon as I saw it.
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I hope Steam Powered Giraffe does better than it did in my roulette... (it probably will).
I've got nothing to lose anyway, I'm in the last place. :lol
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A. kingshmegland
1. Forgotten Suns - In Harm's Way
2. Subsignal - A Time Out of Joint
3. I Am the Manic Whale - Circles (Show Love)
B. Nekov
1. Arena - Cutting the Cards
2. Faunts - Feel.Love.Thinking.Of
3. Faunts - Lights Are Always On
C. Evermind
1. Soulspell - Into the Arc of Time
2. Amadeus Awad - Lonesome Clown
3. Steam Powered Giraffe - Brass Goggles
D. Stadler
1. Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe
2. Journey - Only the Young
3. Billy Joel - The Night Is Still Young
E. Sacul
1. Hooverphonic - __ic__
2. Bohren & der Club of Gore - Painless Steel
3. Goldfrapp - Stranger
F. TAC
1. Gloryful - The Oath
2. Dreamtale - Refuge From Reality
3. Frenzy - Shred or Die
G. Indiscipline
1. Banco del Mutuo Soccorso - Traccia _
2. Rainbow - Love's No Friend
3. T-Rex - Children of the Revolution
H. Puppies_On_Acid
1. __ni_s - _i_t_ _ites __ Torchlight
2. _a__ac_o - T_e _a__
3. _o____ass - Facade
I. jingle.boy
1. Danger Angel - All the King's Horses
2. W.A.S.P. - Hero of the World
3. Ethernity - Obscure Illusions
J. wolfking
1. The Ferrymen - End of the Road
2. The Poodles - Before I Die
3. Place Vendome - Cross The Line
Guessed letters: CADET QI SON
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Soulspell
Subsignal - A Time Out of Joint
Goldfrapp - Stranger (awesome song btw)
Gloryful
Frenzy
Refuge from Reality
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could F possibly be TAC? :neverusethis:
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Traccia 1
I have no idea what that Hooverphonic song is
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Well, King had no idea I'd shared Subsignal with you offline, so kinda hard to be stuffed about that one. It should score pretty good.
A Time out of Joint
Though, I would NEVER send anything from that album; imo, it's their weakest. By far.
Soulspell is an interesting choice.
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It's definitely not Traccia 1. Updated.
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Soulspell is an interesting choice.
Well, last round he thought Zak Stevens was young Jon Oliva. I figured I'll just send a song with both of them on vocals. :lol
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Banco Del Muteo Soccorso-Traccia 1
Gee, I was just listening to this the other day! :neverusethis: :lol
:rollin
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Journey is, believe it or not, not banned.
I own Infinity, Escape, and Frontiers. I know some songs from Departure that are really good, I think I'm Cryin' is on there and that song rules. But Journey has a whole lot of other stuff I simply don't know, and although I think Escape is one of the greatest rock albums I've ever heard, Infinity is hit and miss and Frontiers is really bad to me. So because of all that, I let 'em in. First time someone tried sending them, so it never came up.
SPG is... well, the results will say.
Awesome. My song is an outtake from Frontiers. I'm geared up for a win. :) :) :)
All I know is, I want to hear a song from "I Am The Manic Whale" very badly. (So too "Steam Powered Giraffe", though I might have already checked them out and don't remember).
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Red Rider-Lunatic Fringe ….Stadler
Excellent track. jingle.boy approved.
One of those tunes that just never gets old.
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Red Rider-Lunatic Fringe ….Stadler
Excellent track. jingle.boy approved.
One of those tunes that just never gets old.
Unlike us! :lol
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Red Rider-Lunatic Fringe ….Stadler
Excellent track. jingle.boy approved.
One of those tunes that just never gets old.
Fun fact. The bass player on that album, Jeff Jones, was the original bass player for Rush back in 1968.
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Soulspell is an interesting choice.
Well, last round he thought Zak Stevens was young Jon Oliva. I figured I'll just send a song with both of them on vocals. :lol
:tup
Journey is, believe it or not, not banned.
I own Infinity, Escape, and Frontiers. I know some songs from Departure that are really good, I think I'm Cryin' is on there and that song rules. But Journey has a whole lot of other stuff I simply don't know, and although I think Escape is one of the greatest rock albums I've ever heard, Infinity is hit and miss and Frontiers is really bad to me. So because of all that, I let 'em in. First time someone tried sending them, so it never came up.
SPG is... well, the results will say.
Awesome. My song is an outtake from Frontiers. I'm geared up for a win. :) :) :)
:tup :tup :tup
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Here's the full hangman 'cause it died down
A. kingshmegland
1. Forgotten Suns - In Harm's Way
2. Subsignal - A Time Out Of Joint
3. I Am the Manic Whale - Circles (Show Love)
B. Nekov
1. Arena - Cutting the Cards
2. Faunts - Feel.Love.Thinking.Of
3. Faunts - Lights Are Always On
C. Evermind
1. Soulspell - Into the Arc of Time
2. Amadeus Awad - Lonesome Clown
3. Steam Powered Giraffe - Brass Goggles
D. Stadler
1. Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe
2. Journey - Only the Young
3. Billy Joel - The Night Is Still Young
E. Sacul
1. Hooverphonic - 2Wicky
2. Bohren & der Club of Core - Painless Steel
3. Goldfrapp - Stranger
F. TAC
1. Gloryful - The Oath
2. Dreamtale - Refuge From Reality
3. Frenzy - Shred Or Die
G. Indiscipline
1. Banco del Mutuo Soccorso - Traccia 2
2. Rainbow - Love's No Friend
3. T-Rex - Children of the Revolution
H. Puppies_On_Acid
1. Junius - Birth Rites By Torchlight
2. Gazpacho - The Walk
3. Hourglass - Facade
I. jingle.boy
1. Danger Angel - All The King's Horses
2. W.A.S.P. - Hero of the Day
3. Ethernity - Obscure Illusions
J. wolfking
1. The Ferrymen - End of the Road
2. The Poodles - Before I Die
3. Place Vendome - Cross The Line
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That is some variety and I love it!!
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Yeah it's pretty amazing honestly. And now that I have my work van I'll get to play some for whichever coworker rides with me on slow days :lol
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The Walk is an interesting choice for Gazpacho :P
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The Walk is an interesting choice for Gazpacho :P
You don't like it? I considered sending something from their Night album, but went with The Walk at the last minute.
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It's a fine song indeed, I just don't find it particularly memorable in contrast to most stuff in Night. But I'm curious to see how it will perform since I already sent Gazpacho a few rounds ago :P
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My reactions to the second song of each submission (not in order) courtesy of Step Brothers. Some of them might be easy to identify, but the rest...
(https://i.imgur.com/FwixQiS.gif)
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I'll take the drumming - W.A.S.P. always puts a beating on the skins.
Voice of an Angel better be Journey.
Lonsesome Clown is more gorgeous than penis-less
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Honestly I have no clue
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I'm hoping mine is "angels" too, but I sure know I'd like to have some of what that woman is having (the one sitting between Rob Riggle and Adam Scott).
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One of those guesses is right.
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One of those guesses is right.
:lol
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One of those guesses is right.
Honestly I have no clue
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Hope the "it's gorgeous" refers to my track :P
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I have no idea, I've never seen that movie.
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(https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/74165001/just-look-at-everyone-whos-surprised.jpg)
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You know what it is...it really looks dumb. I just can't watch movies of grown adults acting like kids.
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You know what it is...it really looks dumb. I just can't watch movies of grown adults acting like kids.
Then you DEFINITELY would hate Step Brothers.
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So I love Elf, but other than that, I fucking hate Wil Ferrell.
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I fucking hate Wil Ferrell.
He has one of the most punchable faces I've ever seen.
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Step Brothers is one of the funniest movies ever made but I generally can't stand him either. That's the only film where it really works for me and damn is it funny. I think I can quote it word for word.
Elf sucks ass.
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Elf sucks ass.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/26BkLCUdp1lqUA2JO/giphy.gif)
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K Lox, I think you are in Backwards World.
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I'm torn between it's over and licking turds, and that's not a sentence I find myself typing often.
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This was a so-so round. Have part 1 of round 8 results.
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kingshmegland
Forgotten Suns - In Harm's Way 7.0
This doesn't sound like it has much identity unfortunately. Like, it's not bad, but it sounds like a lot of other bands. There's a moment that genuinely bothers me toward the end of the solos where this totally out of place guitar riff comes in for a few quick seconds and then we're thrown awkwardly back into the chorus, then there's a couple more minutes of noodling. Not much here for me to come back to.
Subsignal - A Time Out Of Joint 8.3
(https://i.imgur.com/9sONgYG.gif)
I dig the Subsignal that I'm familiar with, but this is new. Lots of stuff here I like. The chorus is a bit awkward though and I don't like it that much... The synth work is something I really enjoy about this band and the solo here is great. I just wish that chorus was stronger.
I Am the Manic Whale - Circles (Show Love) 9.0
So many epics in this roulette. I'm conflicted. This one is really freaking long, but there are so many great musical moments - the back half has most of them, and the ending is just so good - that I am unsure just how much the song's length bothers me. Vocalist is vanilla and doesn't have any awesome moments, but the instrumental side of the band, wow, fun stuff, great soloing in the second half and the synth towards the end reminds me of Moon Safari. Talent on full display. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 59.72 [+6 BP]
Round 8 Score: 24.30 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.10
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 67.82 [+7 BP]
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Puppies_On_Acid
Junius - Birth Rites by Torchlight 7.5
I enjoy this when it's on, but almost every time I get done with it and move on to something else, I can't remember anything about it. For some reason it just isn't that memorable. I do like it when it's on, because it's chill and has a smooth vibe. Just doesn't make much of an impression.
Gazpacho - The Walk 6.5
(https://i.imgur.com/Jn6IzAG.gif)
It sounds like Radiohead and Hogarth-era Marillion but I don't really like this. It's way, way, way too long - two parts totalling 13 minutes is just too much for something so plodding. It doesn't help that it shares a similar title to an earlier Gazpacho song that was similarly lengthy, but I just don't like this nearly as much as the last one. It was okay for one listen, but returning to it made me check the track length quite a bit.
Hourglass - Facade 6.7
If this was just the first 6 minutes I'd probably give this somewhere in the upper 8s. It's really nice instrumental stuff for that portion of the song. Now, I'm a sucker for super strong voices and vocal melodies. I don't get that out of this, and unfortunately I think the chorus is super weak and the lyrics aren't all that compelling (the idea is pretty clear, and the song doesn't need to be nearly this long to get the message through). I do know Mr. Brick Williams, he was BrickGlass on MP's old forum, and he's a very talented dude, so I hate to be critical of this piece but it's a bit too long and I lose interest halfway through.
Current Score: 59.25 [+4 BP]
Round 8 Score: 20.70
Average: 6.90
Movement: 7 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 66.15 [+4 BP]
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Nekov
Arena - Cutting the Cards 7.8
I tried to get into Arena a few months ago with some epics, but I think I bit off more than I could chew. This is more like it. Nice triplet groove, great synths, the hook isn't as strong as I'd like but it works. Good song, but not the Arena song I'm looking for to knock my socks off.
Faunts - Feel.Love.Thinking.Of 8.4
(https://i.imgur.com/wQfLvpF.gif)
I love the beat here and what the synths are doing through the whole piece. The vocals are great for this kind of music but they're also not that memorable to me - but the instrumental stuff is just delightful. Nice short happy song.
Faunts - Lights Are Always On 8.0
Nice tune - I like the energy behind all the swelling synths and the drum beat most. The verses aren't bad but it's the end that's the best part of the song because the instrumental side lets loose. Good tune, just not blowing me away.
Current Score: 61.55 [+10 BP]
Round 8 Score: 24.20
Average: 8.06~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 69.61 [+10 BP]
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And I repeat: Elf is not funny. People need to stop spreading the lie that it is.
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And I repeat: Elf is not funny. People need to stop spreading the lie that it is.
(https://media.giphy.com/media/xUySTVQyBQfC5ZjdC0/giphy.gif)
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Well, I'm flunking right out of this roulette :sadpanda:
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I don't think I've seen a single Will Farrel film. From what I've seen I just don't think he's funny at all.
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And I repeat: Elf is not funny. People need to stop spreading the lie that it is.
Does somebody need a hug?
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/DefensiveHarmlessCuckoo-size_restricted.gif)
Well, I'm flunking right out of this roulette :sadpanda:
I know that feeling :neverusethis:
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Well so far my scores look ok compared.....
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Sometimes experimentation works... sometimes not. Part 2!
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Evermind
Soulspell - Into the Arc of Time (Haamiah's Fall) 6.5
Jon Oliva isn't bad on this but I struggle with finding a really good melody or something memorable here. Maybe it's better in the context of the album, if this is a conceptual metal opera? I keep trying to click with this one but sadly I'm struggling.
Amadeus Awad - Lonesome Clown 9.4
(https://i.imgur.com/FwixQiS.gif)
This is fantastic. I thought Amadeus Awad was the name of one person, not a group. Hearing Anneke was a lovely surprise. Yeah, this song is awesome. Powerful, impressive lyrics with memorable vocal lines and of course an enchanting delivery by Anneke. The instrumental part is delightful. I could do without the last minute or so with the narration, otherwise this is an excellent song, dig it. [+1 BP]
Steam Powered Giraffe - Brass Goggles 7.6
Um. Okay, wow. Vaudevillian steampunk robots singing about being robots. This is just... so... weird. This isn't something I'd ever willingly play in my free time, but honestly, they're so good at pulling off the gimmick that it's hard to knock them for leaning so hard into it. I appreciate the effort and creativity that went into this - I really struggled with scoring this but I think that's the best it's gonna get. I love experimentation, but of course it's always a gamble with the score.
Current Score: 58.69 [+9 BP]
Round 8 Score: 23.50 [+1 BP]
Average: 7.83~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 66.52 [+10 BP]
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Stadler
Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe 9.2
Okay, this sounds too familiar, I've probably heard this a hundred times on classic rock radio (the riff, the organ, the way he says the title, now I'm sure I've heard this a lot). I dig this though - a lot. Gives me Alan Parsons, Pink Floyd vibes. It's got swagger, and I'm able to crank this one up on my monitors and really hear everything breathe because the recording isn't hot as hell. Really fun rocker, this is my jam. [+1 BP]
Journey - Only the Young 9.0
(https://i.imgur.com/LxaN2K8.gif)
First, Frontiers annoys the hell out of me - Separate Ways is a bad song with less than great vocals from Steve Perry, but this song is exactly the sound I like from Journey. Chipper and upbeat and not heavy so much as it is pushing forward and catchy. Love that simple hook. Great song, I enjoy 80s cheese when it hits the sweet spot like this. [+1 BP]
Billy Joel - The Night Is Still Young 8.4
I'm not familiar with too many artists like Billy Joel but I want to be. I get a big Bruce Hornsby (& The Range) vibe from this track, but maybe that's just the 80s production... This is good though. Smart and smooth songwriting, and it's more rocking than I expected from BJ.
Current Score: 58.69 [+5 BP]
Round 8 Score: 26.60 [+2 BP]
Average: 8.86
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 67.55 [+7 BP]
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Sacul
Hooverphonic - 2Wicky 9.0
My kind of chill - this is the kind of song I look for when I play random 'chill' music on Spotify. She has a lovely voice that pairs so well with the beat. Love the transition when she goes higher and the fuzzy guitar enters. Great song. [+1 BP]
2. Bohren & der Club of Gore - Painless Steel 9.2
(https://i.imgur.com/GgBB8J5.gif)
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous, I love to play this with all the lights off and curtains drawn. Simultaneously dreary and beautiful. Don't have many pieces like this in my collection but it's exactly what I like. The ethereal synth atmosphere is good as it is but the saxophone is exactly what it needs to put it over the top. [+1 BP]
Goldfrapp - Stranger 7.7
"Inoffensive." That's always the word I come back to for something like this - doesn't make much of a splash, but doesn't bother me at all. I like it, and it's super easy to chill to, but it doesn't make the playlist.
Current Score: 59.57 [+8 BP]
Round 8 Score: 25.90 [+2 BP]
Average: 8.63
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 68.20 [+10 BP]
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I really liked Goldfrapp though.
And Katt, I hope you'll take this in stride, but I'm really just throwing some different shit at you with no second thoughts. As I've no hope to actually do well in this roulette, I may as well send random stuff I don't usually get to send. Although wow, I didn't expect Soulspell to tank.
Next round might be tricky... I'm about to sign off and go to sleep, and tomorrow I'm getting up early for my vacation flight. I'll try to send you something from Hamburg as soon as I can.
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I really liked Goldfrapp though.
And Katt, I hope you'll take this in stride, but I'm really just throwing some different shit at you with no second thoughts. As I've no hope to actually do well in this roulette, I may as well send random stuff I don't usually get to send. Although wow, I didn't expect Soulspell to tank.
Next round might be tricky... I'm about to sign off and go to sleep, and tomorrow I'm getting up early for my vacation flight. I'll try to send you something from Hamburg as soon as I can.
Hey, I think I've enjoyed most of the submissions from everybody who's played in the game, so the places don't really mean anything tbh, at least to me. I actually really want people to send 'different shit' with no second thoughts. I've noticed some people will play it very safe but there's been a lot of really bizarre and fresh stuff sent too, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Getting stuff out of left field keeps it interesting and varied :corn
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Huh I kinda expected Goldfrapp to do better but I'm glad the other two tracks did so well :metal .
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Jungle boi gets his own post because he had 4 songs.
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jingle.boy
Consortium Project - Enemy Within 8.8
Kudos to Chad for stepping up and offering a replacement for a song he felt was unfairly accepted. This is really good. The vocalist is strong and has character, and his tone is just right to my ears. I like the crunchy riff a lot. Doesn't quite hit the highs of that Serious Black song but it's a lot of fun.
Round 6 score: 50.70 [+5 BP]
Round 7 Score: 27.00
Average: 9.00
Movement: 9 spaces
ADJUSTED SCORE: 59.70 [+5 BP]
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Danger Angel - All The King's Horses 8.0
I don't get much out of this one. I wouldn't say it's bad because I like some of the guitar work, especially in the solo. The singer has a good voice, too. Probably couldn't sit through a whole album of this though, if they stick to the midtempo stuff.
W.A.S.P - Hero of the World 9.5
(https://i.imgur.com/G8QiGwN.gif)
Forgive me if I'm way off base here but the vocals in this remind me SO much of Hansi Kursch from Blind Guardian, specifically Another Stranger Me from A Twist In The Myth. The way he sings the rhythm of the hook, and how he resolves the tension in the melody, it's just fucking perfect and I can't get it out of my head. "Superman from a foreign land / Tyranus with an iron hand" is a silly but awesome lyric that sounds just like Hansi. It's super catchy and it shreds and it's fun. Song of the round.
Ethernity - Obscure Illusions 8.5
Kelly Carpenter really puts everyone else to shame when you put them side by side. Tom and Mark aren't bad, but I don't know who the fourth voice is. She's okay. So yeah, this song is pretty epic. I really like the solo sections, and a lot of the riffs are good, and there's drama, but there aren't really any memorable vocal parts. The ending doesn't have the payoff I expected after 14 minutes either, but the guitar solo is pretty sweet.
Current Score: 59.70 [+5 BP]
Round 8 Score: 26.00
Average: 8.66~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 68.36 [+5 BP]
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Giggity. Totally fair comments on Danger Angel - I just absolutely love the solo'g in that song. Very glad my re-load song didn't cost too much ground.
Gonna be hard to catch up to Diego. Even with low-ish (relatively speaking) scores this round, he's still gonna have a strong lead.
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Updated map coming shortly. A couple of ya'll messed up a bit so I'm going to adjust it for simplicity's sake :lol
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TAC
Gloryful - The Oath 8.5
Wow, this song only came about a month ago. Fighting for the upper ranks with balls to the wall metal, I see. This sounds like the no-frills side of power metal, and I like it, something like Iron Savior, it's aggressive but melodic where it counts. Production is nice and heavy. Not blowing my mind but it's solid heavy metal.
Dreamtale - Refuge From Reality 9.3
(https://i.imgur.com/e3fkbNd.gif)
I have a confession: I have had this album since I was a young teen, but other than a couple songs I never felt the urge to revisit it. I regret that because this song kicks ass and I never knew it, even if it does copy 'Dreamland' quite a bit, and that song is on the same album. But it uses female vocals instead of male vocals and takes just enough twists to sound familiar yet unique. It's Stratovarius worship/cloning done the proper way, really. Dreamtale has always sounded super derivative of early Sonata Arctica and Stratovarius (they have one that sounds like a clone of San Sebastian by Sonata, too), but usually it's in their favor. At least, it is for this one.
Frenzy - Shred or Die 7.2
Huh. Well it shreds. It's just kind of bog standard heavy metal with a funner-than-average solo section. Not bad, but it's about as vanilla as it gets. A song about shredding, and there's alot of it. That's about it...
Current Score: 59.62 [+7 BP]
Round 8 Score: 25.00
Average: 8.33~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 67.95 [+7 BP]
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wolfking
The Ferrymen - End of the Road 7.8
Not bad... not great. Chorus is underwhelming. Solo shreds. Otherwise it's pretty darn standard metal. Singer has a hell of a voice but doesn't let loose until the last scream which is a shame.
The Poodles - Before I Die 9.2
(https://i.imgur.com/SjkkYFc.gif)
Fuck yeah. That chorus is epic. Great singer, whoever this is. Love the drum beat, love the audible bass. This song is groovy and catchy. Very strange to hear this metal come from a band named The Poodles but this song kicks my ass.
Place Vendome - Cross the Line 8.5
So this was Kiske's formal return to rock/metal (excluding Avantasia) is it? Not bad. So, so, so much better than those Helloween 'albums' I don't speak of. This is pretty heavy for rock (at least it sounds produced like a metal album, not rock), but Kiske sounds fantastic. This is a good highway song. Good solo, good energy, good song.
Current Score: 59.49 [+5 BP]
Round 8 Score: 25.50
Average: 8.50
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 67.99 [+5 BP]
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Indiscipline
Banco del Mutuo Soccorso - Traccia 2 9.3
What a pleasant surprise. Reminds me of the Gentle Giant piece a lot. Lovely fusion of classical composition with synthesizers. Part at 1:20 gives me goosebumps. Outside of Gentle Giant I haven't heard anything close to this in this roulette. Super cool music right here. [+1 BP]
Rainbow - Love's No Friend 6.2
(https://i.imgur.com/WTEiYk6.gif)
Rainbow without Dio is like alcohol-free beer: why?! Sorry, bud - I didn't like this. Without Dio this band just doesn't stand out. Like, it's not terrible per se, but it's not exciting or interesting whatsoever. The singer definitely doesn't fill the shoes Dio stood in.
T-Rex - Children of the Revolution 7.0
Probably not something I'll get into, but that chorus is catchy in an almost Elton John sort of way. Otherwise, doesn't leave much of an impression. I like that it's short and sweet.
Current Score: 59.18 [+3 BP]
Round 8 Score: 22.50 [+1 BP]
Average: 7.50~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 66.68 [+4 BP]
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RESULTS
12. Parama the Owl-Roamer: 8.56 = 8.56
n/a
(appeared as the Mystery Participant and vanished just as quickly)
11. Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 8.76 = 50.69
[+5 BP]
(left this mortal plane via dragonfire)
10. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 / 8.67 / 7.76 / 8.06 / 8.23 / 6.90 = 66.15 [+4 BP]
Down 3
Move 7
9. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 7.70 / 8.80 / 7.83 = 66.52 [+10 BP]
Up 1
Move 8
8. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 / 8.77 / 8.40 / 8.63 / 9.26 / 7.50 = 66.68 [+4 BP]
n/a
Move 9
7. Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 / 8.76 / 7.83 / 9.30 / 7.30 / 8.50 / 8.86 = 67.55 [+7 BP]
Up 3
Move 9
6. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 / 9.00 / 8.76 / 8.10 / 8.66 / 8.10 = 67.82 [+7 BP]
Down 3
Move 8
5. TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 / 9.20 / 9.00 / 8.00 / 8.96 / 8.43 / 8.33 = 67.95 [+7 BP]
Down 1
Move 8
4. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 / 8.63 / 7.80 / 8.50 / 8.30 / 8.50 = 67.99 [+5 BP]
Up 2
Move 8
3. Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 / 8.60 / 9.27 / 9.10 / 8.20 / 8.50 / 7.63 = 68.20 [+10 BP]
Up 2
Move 9
2. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 / 9.23 / 8.60 / 7.10 / 9.00 / 8.66 = 68.36 [+5 BP]
n/a
Move 9
1. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 / 9.50 / 8.86 / 7.83 / 9.66 / 8.06 = 69.61 [+10 BP]
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Move 8
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Okay. Nekov, Sacul, wolfking - since you're moving toward the last clef and are (just barely) on the last map, this is where you are for round 9. You can take these challenges for the next round, or not. Your call! Whatever you score in round 9, you'll be on the final map, so take a look ahead and see if there's a particular bonus challenge you want to take.
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Everyone else: this is where you landed after round 8. For round 9, take your movement score from this round's results, and find a panel to land on. I purposely made the final area open, so you can fenagle your way into almost any panel you want. Find one within your number of moves, let me know, and send the appropriate songs. 2 rounds left.
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The colored spaces indicate the following challenges:
Green: Elves! Forest theme. Bonus points for no distorted guitars, folk and stringed instruments, soft percussion, and lyrics about nature.
Brown: Dwarves! Earth theme. Bonus points for songs about drinking, songs that rock hard, or a song with a super tight and heavy rhythm section.
Blue: Pirates! Water theme. Bonus points for songs about the sea, traveling on water, drinking, or all things pirate-related.
Red: Dragons! Fire theme. Bonus points for music that is really fast, heavy, epic, and/or about dragons and fire.
Pink: Three songs from an artist I have never heard before (nothing on RYM, a significant lack of listens on Last.FM, consult with me if unsure)
Purple: Three songs from different decades.
Orange: Three songs from the same decade.
Yellow: Three songs from the same year.
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I see Chad shits it in with someone else's band again! ;D
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I see Chad shits it in with someone else's band again! ;D
Bet he sends Theocracy next! ;D
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I see Chad shits it in with someone else's band again! ;D
Bet he sends Theocracy next! ;D
I'll take that bet!
@ Kade... you had plenty of chances to send 'em yourself! :P Claim a moral victory (as I've done many time in roulettes) ;D
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You might need to give me a day or two to submit for round 9. I came down with the flu and am not feeling well enough to put something together at the moment, but I will get something to you.
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Take your time and get well ASAP dude; I know Evermind's going on vacation in Hamburger land like right now too but hopefully he can get something in.
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I went through that 10 days ago. I didn't look at my phone that much.
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Katt, don't COMPLETELY disregard Rainbow without Dio. First, "Love's No Friend" may be the second worst song on that record ("Since You Been Gone" takes that honor), and second, there is so much tasty stuff in the JLT years.
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Katt, don't COMPLETELY disregard Rainbow without Dio. First, "Love's No Friend" may be the second worst song on that record ("Since You Been Gone" takes that honor), and second, there is so much tasty stuff in the JLT years.
Which makes it an obvious choice to send in a roulette?? :lol
I would've sent Lost In Hollywood.
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Not my best round but I got to keep the lead. I'll send both round 9 and 10 later today.
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I knew it was the turd one!
Anyway, disappointment for Rainbow sinking is completely subsided by Banco enjoyment, so happy times.
I'm probably sending a green-themed trifecta tonight, probably featuring some dad's friends again.
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Katt, don't COMPLETELY disregard Rainbow without Dio. First, "Love's No Friend" may be the second worst song on that record ("Since You Been Gone" takes that honor), and second, there is so much tasty stuff in the JLT years.
Which makes it an obvious choice to send in a roulette?? :lol
I would've sent Lost In Hollywood.
Or Makin' Love. That riff....
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Last 2 rounds sent.
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Take your time and get well ASAP dude; I know Evermind's going on vacation in Hamburger land like right now too but hopefully he can get something in.
Sent!
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Take your time and get well ASAP dude; I know Evermind's going on vacation in Hamburger land like right now too but hopefully he can get something in.
Sent!
Are you in the US EV? :lol
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:lol
Nah, I'm in Hamburg.
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Evermind sent his so ya'll got no excuses now, though I expect Sacul to send last :hug: :corn
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I'll try and send in 12-14 hours.
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Sent... after having to re-think/re-load a few times because it would seem I forgot someone else already used bands I had in mind.
(https://i.imgflip.com/2u07bi.jpg)
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Yeah sorry Chad, Serious Black has already been played mate. ;D
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Hey everyone thanks for playing in this roulette and sticking with it til the end despite the cliffhanger early on and how long this has taken. The whole goal was to just have fun and (for me) to hear an insane number of new artists and the goal was met way early on. This round's shaping up to be an interesting one.
Whatever place ya'll get in the end, the individual scores speak for themselves, I found a ton of stuff to love from everyone. Just wanted to get that out there since Ruslan and Diego are traveling/doing stuff and things are winding down. :2metal:
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Is this the last round? How many people make it to the finals?
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Round 10 is the final round. Everyone makes it. I was going to have eliminations earlier but I was getting too much good music and didn't want to cut anyone. Maybe everyone whose character doesn't reach the final panel gets killed at the end. :lol
If I ever run a third roulette I will force myself to do eliminations even though I don't like it.
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Hey everyone thanks for playing in this roulette and sticking with it til the end despite the cliffhanger early on and how long this has taken. The whole goal was to just have fun and (for me) to hear an insane number of new artists and the goal was met way early on. This round's shaping up to be an interesting one.
Whatever place ya'll get in the end, the individual scores speak for themselves, I found a ton of stuff to love from everyone. Just wanted to get that out there since Ruslan and Diego are traveling/doing stuff and things are winding down. :2metal:
I dunno how you've done it pal... by the time I got to the end of my last roulette, I was pretty fatigued from consuming so much new music - and that was only 8 rounds with 15 submissions. You're chowing down on upwards of 25-ish new bands every round, and 33 songs.
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I have a voracious musical appetite. I'm still trying to make good on my goal of hearing every album by every band at this year's ProgPower. To be honest it's a way of giving me a big 'to do' list for music, so I'll always have something to dive into now. :biggrin:
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I'll have something to you today some time.
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OK, sent
I'm going to take a nap now.
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Kind of running out of options but I'll try send something tomorrow.
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send absu
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Yeah I'm thinking I'm getting pretty slim for decent options too.
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Kind of running out of options but I'll try send something tomorrow.
Yeah I'm thinking I'm getting pretty slim for decent options too.
That's why I've been sending just 2 bands per round. I would have never made it this far otherwise
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I just spent 10 minutes and came up with 3 random songs from 3 different artists. Boom. I love all three, so no matter what the scores, I don't think I'll regret sending them.
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I just spent 10 minutes and came up with 3 random songs from 3 different artists. Boom. I love all three, so no matter what the scores, I don't think I'll regret sending them.
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Nobody said you have to send 3 different artists every round!
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Sent my craziest submission ever, which I realise is an impressive feat by itself.
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Sent some chill stuff.
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Sent some chill stuff.
Sounds cool. :D
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I know I'm stretching some of y'all thin but others seem to be fine so let's push through the last 2 rounds. I admit even I'm a bit fatigued now but I'm in love with so much music I've found here so keep it coming :)
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I consider my submission, at least part of it, as a sort of public service message. Call me a "music justice warrior", righting past wrongs. :).
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Nobody said you have to send 3 different artists every round!
Yeah I know. Sending 2 songs from an artist just doesn't feel right for me. Either 3 bands or 1.
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Nobody said you have to send 3 different artists every round!
Yeah I know. Sending 2 songs from an artist just doesn't feel right for me. Either 3 bands or 1.
I'm the same way.
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I could go another 10 rounds ya whiners!
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I could go another 10 rounds ya whiners!
So could we if we submit everyone else's bands........ ;D
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:clap:
:rollin :rollin
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If Chad ain't complaining then I'm doing something wrong... Chad gets 3.40 for this round and drops to last place. :biggrin:
One more round after this then ya'll can replenish your stocks for the 3.0 roulette..
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I could go another 10 rounds ya whiners!
So could we if we submit everyone else's bands........ ;D
Seems to me somebody wanted to ask the girl to the prom but Chad had the balls to ask first. :lol
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I could go another 10 rounds ya whiners!
So could we if we submit everyone else's bands........ ;D
Seems to me somebody wanted to ask the girl to the prom but Chad had the balls to ask first. :lol
She is probably a whore anyway.
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A. ???
1. ___ta____ - A _a__ T_at'_ ____ __ ____
2. _____ata _______a _a_____ - ___________ __ __tt_____
3. ____a__ ___a_ - A_ ___ ___ __t__a_ T_____
B. ???
1. _____a__ - T___ ____ _a_
2. ________ ___t_ - _______' ____t
3. _a_____a - __ ________ ___ _t____t_
C. ???
1. __________ - __t __ __t
2. ______a__ - T______ ___ _a_k__t _a__
3. _a__ - ______ t__ _a___
D. kingshmegland
1. Barock Project - ____
2. Barock Project - ________
3. Barock Project - ___k__
E. ???
1. _a_____ Atta_k - __________ ____at__
2. ________a - T__ __a
3. ___t____a_ - _____ ___
F. ???
1. _a_____ - ____ _a___
2. _______ - _______ _______ (____ T__ _____)
3. T__ __t_____ - _____t___ ___ ___
G. ???
1. A___a - T__ _a_____ T___
2. A__a__ - _____a__
3. ___________ - K_____ ____
H. ???
1. ________ A__ - T____ ____ t__ _____
2. ______a__/_a__ - _______ a __a___ ___ t__ _____
3. A_ata____ - _________
I. ???
1. __a____at__ - _a_a_k_
2. ______ ____t - _____ _____ _______
3. ____ __t_____ - Tak_ __ ____
J. ???
1. __a_______t - A__ ___
2. K___a_a - _______ __a___
3. ___t_a_ _ __t_a_ - T__ ___
Guest leaders: K A T
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I could go another 10 rounds ya whiners!
So could we if we submit everyone else's bands........ ;D
Seems to me somebody wanted to ask the girl to the prom but Chad had the balls to ask first. :lol
She is probably a whore anyway.
:biggrin:
Glorious.
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I'll start.
K
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I could go another 10 rounds ya whiners!
So could we if we submit everyone else's bands........ ;D
Seems to me somebody wanted to ask the girl to the prom but Chad had the balls to ask first. :lol
She is probably a whore anyway.
:lol
On a roll tonight!
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I could go another 10 rounds ya whiners!
So could we if we submit everyone else's bands........ ;D
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Just start by resubmitting your own bands!
I could go another 10 rounds ya whiners!
So could we if we submit everyone else's bands........ ;D
Seems to me somebody wanted to ask the girl to the prom but Chad had the balls to ask first. :lol
She is probably a whore anyway.
That's no way to talk about your sister!
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Updated
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D is Barock Project. Submitted by King.
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Massive Attack sent by Dacul
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H
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A. ???
1. ___ta____ - A _a__ That'_ ____ __ ____
2. _____ata _______a _a_____ - ___________ __ __tt_____
3. ___ha__ ___a_ - A_ ___ ___ __t__a_ Th____
B. ???
1. _____a__ - Th__ H___ _a_
2. ________ ___t_ - ___h___' ____t
3. _a_____a - __ ________ ___ _t____t_
C. ???
1. H_________ - __t __ __t
2. ______a__ - Th____h ___ _a_k__t _a__
3. _a__ - ______ th_ _a___
D. kingshmegland
1. Barock Project - ____
2. Barock Project - ________
3. Barock Project - ___k__
E. Sacul
1. Massive Attack - _______h__ ____ath_
2. ____h___a - Th_ __a
3. ___t__h_a_ - _____ ___
F. ???
1. _a_____ - ____ _a___
2. _______ - _______ _______ (____ Th_ _h___)
3. Th_ __t_____ - _____t___ ___ ___
G. ???
1. A___a - Th_ Ha_____ T___
2. A__a__ - _____a__
3. ___________ - K_____ ____
H. ???
1. ___h____ A_h - Th___ ____ th_ _____
2. ______a__/_a__ - _h_____ a __a___ ___ th_ _____
3. A_ata____ - ____h____
I. ???
1. __a____at__ - _a_a_k_
2. ______ ____t - H____ _____ _______
3. ____ __t_h___ - Tak_ __ H___
J. ???
1. _ha_______t - A__ ___
2. K___a_a - _______ __a___
3. ___t_a_ _ __t_a_ - Th_ ___
Guest leaders: K A T H
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Gimme E!
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I want the R, matey :yarr
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C
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Lots of letters from those.
A. ???
1. _e_ta___e - A _a__ That'_ _ee_ __ ___e
2. _re__ata __r_er_a _arc___ - ___re______ __ _ette__re
3. __chae_ ___a_ - A_ E_e __r __t_ca_ The_r_
B. ???
1. _____a_e - Th__ H___ _a_
2. ________ ___te - _r_he__' __e_t
3. _a__r__a - __ ________ __r Eter__t_
C. ???
1. He____e_e_ - _et _e __t
2. _erce_ar_ - Thr___h __r _arke_t _a__
3. Ca__ - _e____ the _a_e_
D. kingshmegland
1. Barock Project - ____
2. Barock Project - _r____e_
3. Barock Project - _r_ke_
E. Sacul
1. Massive Attack - _______he_ ____ath_
2. __rchee_a - The _ea
3. __rt__hea_ - ___r_ ___
F. ???
1. Ra_____ - __re _a_ce
2. ___ee_e - _______ ____e__ (_r__ The _he__)
3. The __t__e__ - E_er_t__e ___ Cr_
G. ???
1. Are_a - Thr Ha_____ Tree
2. Arca_e - _e___a_e
3. E______r___ - K_r_e_ E___
H. ???
1. ___h___e A_h - Thr__ ____ the ___r_
2. C___r_a_e/_a_e - _h___er a _ra_er __r the _____
3. A_atar___ - ____h_r_e
I. ???
1. E_a_c__at_r - _ara_k_
2. ___e__ R___t - He___ __r__ ______e
3. ____ __tche__ - Take _e H__e
J. ???
1. _ha_____e_t - A__ __e
2. K___ara - __r____ __a_e_
3. ___t_a_ _ _et_a_ - The E__
Guest leaders: THE RACK
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Mercenary-Through Our Darkest Days
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Arena - The hanging tree
Morcheeba - The sea
Avatarium - Moonhorse
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Avatarium
Arcane - Selfsame
Michael someone
Mercenary is probably Kade's.
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Mercenary is probably Kade's.
Definitely... along with Hellfuelled / Let me Out. Fantastic tune.
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I also think I see Molly Hatchet / Take Me Hom. That's gotta be Stads. Though, the song is technically Why Won't You Take Me Home
Or I'm completely wrong on it.
Arena / The Hanging Tree
Arcane / <dunno>
Wishbone Ash / <dunno>
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Wishbone Ash is Indiscipline
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Indi didn't send Wishbone Ash. Nobody sent Molly Hatchet. Will update soon
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Well, then the very last song in Group I is Take Me Home.
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Rainbow, Fire Dance.
Stadler's social musical act of justice.
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A. ???
1. _e_ta___e - A _a_d That'_ Dee_ __ _o_e
2. _re__ata _or_er_a _arco__ - ___re___o__ d_ _ette__re
3. Michael ___a_ - A_ E_e _or O_t_ca_ Theor_
B. ???
1. ___d_a_e - Th__ Ho__ _a_
2. ________ ___te - Or_he__' __e_t
3. _a_dro_a - _o O_____o_ _or Eter__t_
C. wolfking
1. Hellfueled - Let Me Out
2. Mercenary - Through Our Darkest Days
3. Ca__ - _e_o_d the _a_e_
D. kingshmegland
1. Barock Project - _o_d
2. Barock Project - _ro___e_
3. Barock Project - _roke_
E. Sacul
1. Massive Attack - _______hed ____ath_
2. Morcheeba - The Sea
3. Portishead - __or_ _o_
F. Stadler
1. Rainbow - Fire Dance
2. ___ee_e - _______ ____e__ (_ro_ The _he__)
3. The O_t__e_d - E_er_t__e ___ Cr_
G. ???
1. Arena - The Hanging Tree
2. Arcane - Selfsame
3. E______r___ - K_r_e_ E_o_
H. ???
1. Wishbone Ash - Thro_ Do__ the __ord
2. Co__rda_e/_a_e - _h___er a _ra_er _or the D____
3. Avatarium - Moonhorse
I. ???
1. E_a_c__ator - _ara_k_
2. _o_e__ Ro_ot - He__o _or_d _ood__e
3. _o__ __tche__ - Take Me Home
J. ???
1. _hado___e_t - A__ O_e
2. K___ara - __r____ __a_e_
3. __ot_a_ _ _et_a_ - The E_d
Guest leaders: ART CHOKED
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Rainbow, Fire Dance.
Stadler's social musical act of justice.
:heart :heart :heart
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Portishead
The group with Avatarium could be Evermind? Dunno
Arena is probably Nekov
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Arena is probably Nekov
Arena - The hanging tree
Unless he outed himself, probably not. :lol
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Portishead
The group with Avatarium could be Evermind? Dunno
Arena is probably Nekov
Correct, correct, wrong.
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Give me O
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D
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updated
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Lonely Robot
John Mitchell
Nekovs
You didn't update that Ev sent avatarium even tho you said it was correct, also
An Eye for Optical Theory
Portishead is Glory Box
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A. ???
1. _e_ta___e - A _a_d That'_ Dee_ __ _o_e
2. _re__ata _or_er_a _arco__ - ___re___o__ d_ _ette__re
3. Michael ___a_ - An Eye For Optical Theory
B. ???
1. ___d_a_e - Th__ Ho__ _a_
2. ________ ___te - Or_he__' __e_t
3. _a_dro_a - _o O_____o_ _or Eter__t_
C. wolfking
1. Hellfueled - Let Me Out
2. Mercenary - Through Our Darkest Days
3. Cans - Beyond the Gates
D. kingshmegland
1. Barock Project - _o_d
2. Barock Project - Ha___ To _ee _o_
3. Barock Project - _roke_
E. Sacul
1. Massive Attack - _______hed ____ath_
2. Morcheeba - The Sea
3. Portishead - Glory Box
F. Stadler
1. Rainbow - Fire Dance
2. ___ee_e - _______ ____e__ (_ro_ The _he__)
3. The O_t__e_d - E_er_t__e ___ Cr_
G. ???
1. Arena - The Hanging Tree
2. Arcane - Selfsame
3. E______r___ - K_r_e_ E_o_
H. Evermind
1. Wishbone Ash - Thro_ Do__ the __ord
2. Co_erda_e/_a_e - _h___er a _ra_er _or the D____
3. Avatarium - Moonhorse
I. Nekov
1. Emancipator - _ara_k_
2. Lonely Robot - He__o _or_d _ood__e
3. John Mitchell - Take Me Home
J. TAC
1. Shadowquest - All One
2. Kilmara - Purging Flames
3. __ot_a_ _ _et_a_ - The E_d
Guest leaders: ART CHOKED
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Cold
Harder To See
Broken
Throw Down the Sword :metal
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Cold
Harder To See
Broken
Throw Down the Sword :metal
50% - so close.
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Emancipator
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Cold
Harder To See
Broken
Throw Down the Sword :metal
50% - so close.
There's a reason he was wrong. Lol
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Cans-Beyond The Gates
I have this album too, and I never think of sending it.
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Shadowquest / All One
Kilmara / Purging Flames
Tim
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Cans-Beyond The Gates
I have this album too, and I never think of sending it.
It's fucking awesome, and an amazing lineup;
Cans, Sinner, Elmgren, Metal Mike and Zonder!!
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That is a pretty good lineup. updated
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The Outfield? The fucking Outfield??
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The Outfield? The fucking Outfield??
This may actually do well with Kat, given his affinity for stuff like Toto.
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Never heard of them myself.
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Alright... let's have an S
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Coverdale/Page
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King's second song is Happy to See You, round winner.
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Coverdale/Page
Whisper a Prayer for the Dying
Atta boy, Ruslan. :clap:
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The Outfield? The fucking Outfield??
Dude, what I sent is my vote for the greatest pure pop song ever written.
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The Outfield rules.
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Give me the I since nobody else is guessing letters
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The Ourfield - Everytime You Cry
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A. Indiscipline
1. Pentangle - A Maid That's Deep In Love
2. Premiata Forneria Marconi - Impressioni di settembre
3. Michael Nyman - An Eye For Optical Theory
B. jingle.boy
1. _i_d_a_e - This Ho__ _ar
2. Illusion Suite - Orpheus' Quest
3. Vandroya - _o O__i_io_ _or Eter_it_
C. wolfking
1. Hellfueled - Let Me Out
2. Mercenary - Through Our Darkest Days
3. Cans - Beyond the Gates
D. kingshmegland
1. Barock Project - _o_d
2. Barock Project - Happy To See You
3. Barock Project - Broken
E. Sacul
1. Massive Attack - ___i_ished S___ath_
2. Morcheeba - The Sea
3. Portishead - Glory Box
F. Stadler
1. Rainbow - Fire Dance
2. Squeeze - Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)
3. The Outfield - Everytime You Cry
G. Puppies_On_Acid
1. Arena - The Hanging Tree
2. Arcane - Selfsame
3. Equilibrium - K_r_es E_os
H. Evermind
1. Wishbone Ash - Throw Down The Sword
2. Coverdale/Page - Whisper a Prayer for the Dying
3. Avatarium - Moonhorse
I. Nekov
1. Emancipator - _ara_k_
2. Lonely Robot - Hello World Goodbye
3. John Mitchell - Take Me Home
J. TAC
1. Shadowquest - All One
2. Kilmara - Purging Flames
3. Flotsam & Jetsam - The End
Guest leaders: DARTICHOKES (I want this as my new username please. All lowercase. Thank you)
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Group A is Indiscipline
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A ??? That's Deep in Love
Premiata Forneria Marconi – Impressioni Di Settembre
The latter is like s roulette ouroborous for me, I got sent that in my very first roulette :P
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Did you like it?
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Yeah actually
I listened to that entire album and it didn't like, supremely grab me as much but it was alright
Pretty sure that album is on the partially banned list because of that but I don't really remember the song or album too well
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A Maid (?) That's Deep In Love ??
G would be Puppies then.
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Did you like it?
I saw them last year at RoSfest. They were great live.
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A Maid (?) That's Deep In Love ??
G would be Puppies then.
Indeed. updated
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Throw Down the Sword which I already guessed
Flotsam & Jetsam - The End
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Lonely Robot / Hello World Goodbye
Squeeze / Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)
Flotsam & Jetsam / The End
(ninja'd)
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My bad - fixed
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Great Squeeze tune!
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Michael Nyman
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Pentangle
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All correct, and added Chad via process of elimination :lol
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All correct, and added Chad via process of elimination :lol
Do NOT use my name and "elimination" in the same sentence!
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Subtracted Chad via process of elimination :lol
FTFY
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Illusion Suite
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Vandroya
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Equilibrium
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Illusion Suite
Ooh, nice. They're on my master list for this roulette.
Vandroya
J-Boy
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Vandroya
J-Boy
All correct, and added Chad via process of elimination :lol
How'd you know? :lol updated
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Illusion Suite is Orpheus' Quest
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Part 1 results coming later today. Some of you are not going to like scores for at least one of your songs. :lol Here's the full hangman.
A. Indiscipline
1. Pentangle - A Maid That's Deep In Love
2. Premiata Forneria Marconi - Impressioni di settembre
3. Michael Nyman - An Eye For Optical Theory
B. jingle.boy
1. MindMaze - This Holy War
2. Illusion Suite - Orpheus' Quest
3. Vandroya - No Oblivion For Eternity
C. wolfking
1. Hellfueled - Let Me Out
2. Mercenary - Through Our Darkest Days
3. Cans - Beyond the Gates
D. kingshmegland
1. Barock Project - Gold
2. Barock Project - Happy To See You
3. Barock Project - Broken
E. Sacul
1. Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy
2. Morcheeba - The Sea
3. Portishead - Glory Box
F. Stadler
1. Rainbow - Fire Dance
2. Squeeze - Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)
3. The Outfield - Everytime You Cry
G. Puppies_On_Acid
1. Arena - The Hanging Tree
2. Arcane - Selfsame
3. Equilibrium - Kurzes Epos
H. Evermind
1. Wishbone Ash - Throw Down The Sword
2. Coverdale/Page - Whisper a Prayer for the Dying
3. Avatarium - Moonhorse
I. Nekov
1. Emancipator - Baralku
2. Lonely Robot - Hello World Goodbye
3. John Mitchell - Take Me Home
J. TAC
1. Shadowquest - All One
2. Kilmara - Purging Flames
3. Flotsam & Jetsam - The End
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Incoming -5/10 :metal
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Incoming -5/10 :metal
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There is definitely a 5 or two or three in this round.
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There is definitely a 5 or two or three in this round.
I meant -5 :neverusethis:
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There is definitely a 5 or two or three in this round.
One or two or three are mine!
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Are you sure about that? Part 1 results.
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wolfking
Hellfueled - Let Me Out 8.5
Straight-up heavy metal. Not much to really say here - Ozzy sounds better than ever, though.
Mercenary - Through Our Darkest Days 9.2
I had an old Mercenary album way back in the day, like 13 years ago or something but all I remember is that the vocalist really stood out to me. I like this. Has all that aggression I remember. The chorus is super interesting - reminds me a lot of Black Ravens Cry that was sent a few rounds ago. Definitely gonna check out Mercenary again 'cause this kicks ass.
Cans - Beyond the Gates 6.4
From the title to the lyrics to the way the song is structured, this is just very generic. It reminds me of Manowar, and the little Hammerfall I listened to as a kid. It's just so cookie cutter. Joacim Cans has a nice voice and the chorus is kinda catchy in an "I'm not sure if this is annoying or not" way, but the lyrics... so cookie cutter it hurts.
Current Score: 67.99 [+5 BP]
Round 9 Score: 24.10
Average: 8.03~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 76.02 [+5 BP]
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Indiscipline
Pentangle - A Maid That's Deep In Love 8.4
Folky. Sounds like I'd hear this at a renaissance faire. Didn't do much for me at first, but like a lot of songs this round, it grew on me with time. I like the gentle but busy guitar parts and the warmth of the woman's voice. However I feel like if you were to tell 100 people to write a renaissance-y folk song, 98 of them would pretty much write this.
Premiata Forneria Marconi - Impressioni di settembre 8.2
I always enjoy hearing something different. I really like the build-up with the 'ah ahs' near the end. I checked out a couple translations of the lyrics (just to be sure they were translated well) and they make sense to me, going well with the green theme (oh yeah, that's where I put you before listening to the songs). Emotive vocals and gentle playing make me happy.
Michael Nyman - An Eye For Optical Theory 9.0
Dude, I strongly disliked this at first. The perpetual bouncy rhythm of the strings really bothered me for a couple days until the track finally clicked. I love what's going on here. It sounds very tense but it's controlled perfectly. The rhythm is catchy and I love the main melodic idea played over it. It's kind of one-note which is a bummer but otherwise I really like this. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 66.68 [+4 BP]
Round 9 Score: 25.60 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.53~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 75.21 [+4 BP]
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jingle.boy
MindMaze - This Holy War 5.5
Not feeling it, buddy, I'm sorry. I'm struggling to really find something cool here because it all sounds so... generic. I won't rag on it a lot, but the best thing I can say about this is that the solo was kinda good.
Illusion Suite - Orpheus' Quest 8.4
I swear I've heard this singer somewhere before, but apparently not because I don't recognize the name. I love the criminally short bit in the last minute with the layered vocals singing a brief, cheerful melody. This song is cool. Nice aggressive singing. Good song.
Vandroya - No Oblivion For Eternity 9.1
For all the years I've heard of Vandroya, I never knew they had a female singer. Boy, she's good, she's got strength and really commands attention. The chorus is awesome with that strong tension between bars. Not sure why I ignored this band forever. Good stuff right here. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 59.70 [+5 BP]
Round 9 Score: 23.00 [+1 BP]
Average: 7.66~
Movement: 8 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 76.02 [+6 BP]
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One unscathed. Lol
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I really liked the Mindmaze album that Jingle sent in my roulette. Wonder why he didn't send something from that album. ???
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I really liked the Mindmaze album that Jingle sent in my roulette. Wonder why he didn't send something from that album. ???
Because it wasn't released in 2013 - the 'same year' bonus points. I had a feeling this wasn't going to click ... especially the first half of the song, but thought the frantic 2nd half might make it at least 7-worthy. Sarah's voice was rather raw and unrefined in the debut - she improves with each subsequent album. Oh well, I have no regrets. It was a top 10 song of the year for me that year, so :-\ :P
Playing for 2nd place now... doesn't matter if Diego stumbles or not, that stumble (and School) is unrecoverable with only 1 round to go.
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Send some electro jazz piano dance music next round and you might win. :lol
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Send some electro jazz piano dance music next round and you might win. :lol
(https://i.giphy.com/media/lk0TFUdop2JTW/giphy.webp)
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Wow, did not expect that rating for that Cans song.
Might just send all growls for the last round.
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Wow, did not expect that rating for that Cans song.
It's a great one
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Nekov has a new colleague in the elite score club... Part 2!
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kingshmegland
Barock Project - Gold 9.0
Big Moon Safari vibes from this. I love the happy, harmonized vocals and the pretty piano. The solos are melodic and interesting and I'm a huge fan of the synth and the instrumental stuff in the middle and the overall vibe of this song. The buildup at the end is... whoa. Killer song! [+1 BP]
Barock Project - Happy To See You 8.6
Mood music. This one in particular I found most enjoyment listening to at night or in the morning. I think I liked Gold just the littlest bit more than this, but this is still a great song. I've heard other groups that sound similar to this, but these guys stand out from the crowd.
Barock Project - Promises 8.4
This might not have hit quite as hard as the other two songs from this artist, but this was a mighty strong triple threat from Barock Project. These were consistently great. Sounds like the players have chemistry, chops, and a gift for songwriting. Definitely on my short list for post-roulette exploration - nothing uninteresting here, only really good music.
Current Score: 67.82 [+7 BP]
Round 9 Score: 26.00 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.66~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 76.42 [+8 BP]
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Sacul
Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy 9.1
Damn near hit a bullseye with this one. Strings, an awesome drum beat (can't think of the term for this kind of beat), the singer has a beautiful voice and I like the little sprinkling of piano near the end. Massively enjoyable, I love how chill this is. [+1 BP]
Morcheeba - The Sea 9.5
What a nice tune to kick back and chill out to. Pretty sure I've heard music just like this at more than one stoner's pad while waiting for them to hurry up and sell me some weed. This is essentially the soundtrack to my own personal Pineapple Express. No, seriously, this is really freaking good. Playlist material for sure. [+1 BP]
Portishead - Glory Box 9.3
I see you're taking the Nekov challenge, which is to blow my mind with three songs in a row. Nicely done. Yeah, dude, all playlist material here - super relaxing song. This has kind of a dirty vibe thanks to the guitar, but it's still calming and I love it. Give me a reason to not love this. Looks like you just shot up in the ranks this round. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 68.20 [+10 BP]
Round 9 Score: 27.90 [+3 BP]
Average: 9.30
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 77.50 [+13 BP]
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Stadler
Rainbow - Fire Dance 10/10
(https://i.imgur.com/Jm6yTXN.gif)
DAMN dude!! This does basically everything my all-time favorite metal bands do so well, and immediately put smiles on my face from the first few seconds to the last. I've rewritten this three or four times because it's always too long, so essentially, this just fucking ROCKS. It reminds me of Stratovarius in a big big way, well before Timo Tolkki was on the scene, but I can hear so much that influenced him here and it's the essence of what I love about metal. They sound heavy as hell without ever once losing the sense of melody, and even when there's an avalanche of notes, they still communicate melodic ideas which is what the absolute best metal musicians do imo (Dream Theater, Dragonforce, Luca Turilli, Stratovarius etc.). Catchy patterns everywhere both rhythmically and melodically. This is just a fucking home run dude, what a belter with the vocals too, talk about course correction... I even checked out a few more songs from this album and I'm super impressed. This writeup was way too long, again, but it's a well deserved 10. [+1 BP]
Squeeze - Pulling Mussels (From The Shell) 8.5
Not bad. It's certainly catchy. This definitely doesn't sound like something from 1980, it sounds like it's from the 90s to me. You mentioned they were being called the "next Beatles" which I couldn't possibly disagree with more, but this is a nice little number. Not a whole lot else to say, it's pretty average.
The Outfield - Everytime You Cry 9.0
Stadler, the greatest pure pop song of all time is Toto's Africa, so... you know... correct yourself. :) No, this is really, really good. It sounds 80s but in a really good way - no cheap synths here. Silky smooth vocals indeed, love those backing vox in the chorus. I love the drum sound too. Really nice number, my man, never heard of this before but it's playlist material for sure. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 67.55 [+7 BP]
Round 9 Score: 27.50 [+2 BP]
Average: 9.16~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 76.71 [+9 BP]
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I honestly expected you to post my results now which are all 3.5/10. :lol
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I honestly expected you to post my results now which are all 3.5/10. :lol
I'm f'ing shook by your reaction to Florence, my dude. :lol
The other 4 will be posted tonight. They're all done, but 2 of you I'm giving last minute listens for... reasons.
I'm also tired of updating the map and since it's almost the final round, literally anything that scores over 9 in the last round will give you bonus points. That's the whole gist of the final space, but I unfortunately didn't make it possible for everyone to reach it because I'm stupid :lol
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Can't complain about those scores!
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Final 2 this evening. These two had enormous surprises this round, so they're paired together.
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Evermind
Wishbone Ash - Throw Down The Sword 9.0
I expected this to be death metal. It is, in fact, not death metal. It's good background tunes. The solos are my favorite part, there's some really cool interplay between the two guitars and I love it. Takes a few minutes to get going but I dig it. I don't think I have many songs that do the dual guitar solo thing now that I think about it... that's really freaking cool.[+1 BP]
Coverdale/Page - Whisper a Prayer for the Dying 8.1
I had no idea these two worked together... this doesn't sound like the David Coverdale or the Jimmy Page I know. In fact this is just weird. Coverdale's voice is on the fence between kickass and Halford-level obnoxious. But this kicks ass. The main riff makes me think of Bon Jovi, so you decide if that's a good or bad thing, but I think this is a nice rocker, surprised I've never heard of this before.
Avatarium - Moonhorse 9.7
Wow, this is a surprise. I also expected this to be death metal. And I almost thought it was when I heard that doomy riff at the start. But then it backed off, and then the woman's voice came in. The lyrics and vocals in these verses give me chills each time. I love these parts, much more than the heavy ones, but the heavy ones add just enough mood to the song without detracting. I love all the sliding and bending in the guitar solo. Totally unexpected - awesome song, dude. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 66.52
Round 9 Score: 27.20 [+2 BP]
Average: 8.93~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 75.45 [+12 BP]
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Puppies_On_Acid
Arena - The Hanging Tree 9.0
First impressions were that this took way too long to get going, but on repeat listens it began to open up and I saw the beauty in this song. There's a real nice, gentle quality to that hook and the lead guitar has a very Pink Floyd-y thing going on. Love the slow swell and energy of this, it's somehow both gentle and powerful. Really good song, man. [+1 BP]
Arcane - Selfsong 9.2
Oh yeah. At first I thought this would be another predictable prog rock/metal piece, but then it got to the crazy fast drumming and solos... familiar yet different, that's how I'd describe this song. And it does just enough differently to stay interesting. Kind of get a Maybeshewill vibe from some of the riffs, or maybe it's the abundance of piano over them... this is just really cool and really good. Playlist material. [+1 BP]
Equilibrium - Kurzes Epos 9.6
Wow. I had one Equilibrium album back in the day but only liked two songs on it - Unbesiegt because of its dope pan flutes despite the awful vocals, and Mana because it was a 16 minute absolutely monstrous instrumental. This reminds me of Mana in almost every way, but unlike Mana, I think there's less filler and more memorable music in this 13 minute epic. It sounds every bit as grand as Mana, but it's just more concise in my opinion. I like that it kind of goes everywhere but doesn't sound unorganized, and it grows to such an epic finish that I actually enjoy the long break of ambience at the end to unwind after the 13 minute ass kicking my ears just took. Metal as fuck. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 66.15 [+4 BP]
Round 9 Score: 27.80 [+3 BP]
Average: 9.26~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 75.41 [+7 BP]
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You expected Wishbone Ash to be 70s death metal? :lol
That Avatarium album is amazing by the way, if you're not convinced, just listen to Lady in the Lamp. This album turns doom on its heels.
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Hey, there's a lot of songs, I forgot that was from the 70s :lol
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Final 2 this evening. These two had enormous surprises this round, so they're paired together.
Oh great. :|
Who else?
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You & Nekov. After I go to the gym and actually do some housekeeping. :lol
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You & Nekov.
Is it because we switched positions in the standings? :neverusethis:
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You definitely switched with someone.
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Here we go.
In the final round, your BP will be added as a 'fourth' score alongside your 3 submissions, so it will raise your final score for the round. This could be the difference between 3rd and 7th place, potentially. All songs that get over 9.0 in the final round will get a bonus point that is factored into the final score. There is no theme.
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TAC
Shadowquest - All One 9.0
This singer is Andi Deris and Ralf Scheepers in the verses and Chris Bay in the chorus. What a strangely satisfying dichotomy. This is my cup of tea, complete with a fun synth solo. I love aggressive power metal that isn't afraid to add enough sugar to give me diabetes. Also, that high note. [+1 BP]
Kilmara - Purging Flames 7.8
I don't have much to say about this song other than I think you've sent this six times already. :) Yeah, it's not bad, but it's so average compared to the other two songs here.
Flotsam & Jetsam - The End 8.7
I love the speed in this song - the slowed down chorus kills the mood a bit but this song shreds. It sounds like a hell of a lot of other bands, but I like when bands play at this speed, so it balances out... pretty good headbanger here.
Current Score: 67.95 [+7 BP]
Round 9 Score: 25.50 [+1 BP]
Average: 8.50~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 76.45 [+8 BP]
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Nekov
Emancipator - Baralku 9.3
I've heard one Emancipator album but it wasn't quite as catchy and upbeat as this is. This has a bit more of a Tycho vibe, always a very good thing. This might be better than anything on that other album, actually, 'cause I can't even remember its name.
Lonely Robot - Hello World Goodbye 8.5
Gorgeous tune that gives me IQ vibes. Nice swell to the guitar solo, which is really good and serves the music, then it goes out on a high note and lets the piano take it home. Good stuff.
John Mitchell - Take Me Home 8.5
Wasn't expecting this.. The synth line and the awesome drum beat alone make this a good piece of music, but the unobtrusive lead guitar and bass also add a lot with their minimalist parts. Vocals aren't quite doing a lot for me but they're far from bad, they're just not captivating me.
Current Score: 69.61 [+10 BP]
Round 9 Score: 26.30
Average: 8.76~
Movement: 9 spaces
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 78.37 [+10 BP]
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12. Parama the Owl-Roamer: 8.56 = 8.56
n/a
(appeared as the Mystery Participant and vanished just as quickly)
11. Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 8.76 = 50.69
[+5 BP]
(left this mortal plane via dragonfire)
10. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 / 8.77 / 8.40 / 8.63 / 9.26 / 7.50 / 8.53 = 75.21 [+4 BP]
Down 2
9. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 / 8.67 / 7.76 / 8.06 / 8.23 / 6.90 / 9.26 = 75.41 [+7 BP]
Up 1
8. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 7.70 / 8.80 / 7.83 / 8.93 = 75.45 [+12 BP]
Up 1
7. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 / 8.63 / 7.80 / 8.50 / 8.30 / 8.50 / 8.03 = 76.02 [+5 BP]
Down 3
7. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 / 9.23 / 8.60 / 7.10 / 9.00 / 8.66 / 7.66 = 76.02 [+6 BP]
Down 5
5. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 / 9.00 / 8.76 / 8.10 / 8.66 / 8.10 / 8.66 = 76.42 [+8 BP]
Up 1
4. TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 / 9.20 / 9.00 / 8.00 / 8.96 / 8.43 / 8.33 / 8.50 = 76.45 [+8 BP]
Up 1
3. Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 / 8.76 / 7.83 / 9.30 / 7.30 / 8.50 / 8.86 / 9.16 = 76.71 [+9 BP]
Up 4
2. Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 / 8.60 / 9.27 / 9.10 / 8.20 / 8.50 / 7.63 / 9.30 = 77.50 [+13 BP]
Up 1
1. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 / 9.50 / 8.86 / 7.83 / 9.66 / 8.06 / 8.76 = 78.37 [+10 BP]
n/a
Again, in the final round, your BP will be added as a 'fourth' score alongside your 3 submissions, so it will raise your final score for the round. This could be the difference between 3rd and 7th place, potentially. All songs that get over 9.0 in the final round will get a bonus point that is factored into the final score. There is no theme.
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Finally... here is a master list of what has been submitted this roulette... A band that hasn't received 9 or higher is still eligible to send. I've bolded everything that's ineligible for another go (Type O Negative didn't get over 9 but is banned because of the last roulette for example).
1. A.C.T – Puppeteers 8.7
2. A.C.T. - A Truly Gifted Man 8.9
3. Abel Ganz – Obsolescence, Pt. II: Evening 8.8
4. Across the Delta – The Loop 8.8
5. Adagio – Fire Forever 9.3
6. Agent Fresco – A Long Time Listening 9.1
7. Agent Fresco – See Hell 8.4
8. Agnes Obel – Familiar 8.5
9. Airbag – Broken 7.0
10. Al Di Meola – Race with Devil on Spanish Highway 9.2
11. Alcest – Les Voyages de L'âme 9.2
12. Alcest – Summer's Glory 9.0
13. Almanac – Flames of Fate 9.0
14. Alsatia – Across the Fray 9.0
15. Alter Bridge – Blackbird 9.2
16. Amadeus Awad – Lonesome Clown 9.4
17. Ancestral – Seven Months of Siege 8.5
18. Angelus Apatrida – Sharpen the Guillotine 9.1
19. Apparat – Song of Los 9.4
20. Arcade Fire – In the Backseat 7.4
21. Arcane – Selfsame 9.2
22. Arena – Cutting the Cards 7.8
23. Arena – The Hanging Tree 9.0
24. Ari Hest – Anne Marie 9.0
25. Arida Vortex – The Veldt 9.2
26. Arion – Shadows 9.0
27. Artificial Language – Fortune Teller 8.8
28. Avatarium – Moonhorse 9.7
29. Babymetal – Meta Taro 8.4
30. BADBADNOTGOOD – Confession 9.2
31. Banco del Mutuo Soccorso – Traccia 2 9.3
32. Bark Psychosis – Absent Friend 8.3
33. Barock Project – Gold 9.0
34. Barock Project – Happy To See You 8.6
35. Barock Project – Promises 8.4
36. Basil Pouledoris – Hymn to Red October 8.6
37. Beardfish – Into the Night 8.2
38. Beardfish – South of the Border 5.5
39. Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man – Mysteries 6.8
40. Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man – Tom the Model 6.4
41. Billy Joel – Goodnight Saigon 8.8
42. Billy Joel – The Night Is Still Young 8.4
43. Billy Squier – In Your Eyes 8.7
44. Black Majesty – Far Beyond 8.0
45. Black Majesty – Firestorm 8.2
46. Blessed By A Broken Heart – Shut Up And Rock 9.6
47. Bloodbound – Behind the Moon 9.0
48. Bloodbound – Nosferatu 9.5
49. Bohren & der Club of Gore – Painless Steel 9.2
50. Borealis – Revelation 8.6
51. Boris – Spoon 8.8
52. Bruce Dickinson – Tears of the Dragon 9.4
53. Butthole Surfers – Pepper 6.0
54. Cans – Beyond the Gates 6.4
55. Casualties of Cool – Moon 9.5
56. Chaos Frame – The World Had Two Faces 7.6
57. Chingon - Malagueña Salerosa 9.2
58. Cloudscape – Thunders of Extreme 8.8
59. Concrete Blonde – Caroline 8.9
60. Consortium Project – Enemy Within 8.8
61. Coverdale/Page – Whisper a Prayer for the Dying 8.1
62. CPR – That House 8.6
63. Damnations Day – To Begin Again 9.2
64. Danger Angel – All The King's Horses 8.0
65. Dark Forest – The Wild Hunt 8.8
66. DARKSIDE – Heart 8.7
67. Darkwater – Alive Pt. II 9.2
68. David Bowie – Lazarus 9.0
69. Daydream XI – Circus of the Tattered and Torn 9.2
70. Dead End Space – The Watchtowers 7.3
71. Dead Lord – The Bold Move 6.8
72. Deep Purple – Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming 8.5
73. Divine Weep – Tears of the Ages 8.6
74. DJ Shadow – Building Steam With A Grain of Salt 8.5
75. Dominici – The Monster 9.0
76. Dream Evil – The Book of Heavy Metal (March of the Metallians) 9.2
77. Dreamtale – Refuge From Reality 9.3
78. Eagleheart – Until Fear Is Gone 9.3
79. Echolyn – Past Gravity 6.7
80. Emancipator – Baralku 9.3
81. Enchant – Under Fire 8.0
82. Enemies – For Karla 9.2
83. Enemies – Play Fire 9.0
84. Enuff Z'Nuff – Fly High Michelle 7.2
85. Epysode – Obsessions 8.7
86. Equilibrium – Kurzes Epos 9.6
87. Eternal of Sweden – Surrounded by Shadows 9.3
88. Ethernity – Obscure Illusions 8.5
89. Evermind – Big Big Train – Brave Captain 8.8
90. Evil Masquerade – Black Ravens Cry 8.8
91. Faunts – Feel.Love.Thinking.Of 8.4
92. Faunts – Lights Are Always On 8.0
93. Fifth Angel – Dust to Dust 9.0
94. Firewind – Into the Fire 8.3
95. Flaming Row – Burning Sky 8.5
96. Flotsam & Jetsam – The End 8.7
97. Forgotten Suns – In Harm's Way 7.0
98. fox capture plan – Asian Dancer 10
99. fox capture plan – Brianstorm 9.8
100. Frameshift – La Mer 9.0
101. Frank Zappa – Peaches en Regalia 7.6
102. Freaky Jelly – Nothing To Feel 9.5
103. Freedom Call – Ocean 9.4
104. Frenzy – Shred or Die 7.2
105. Gaillion – L:etters from the Skipper 7.7
106. Galahad – Empires Never Last 9.0
107. Gazpacho – I've Been Walking, Pt. I 8.5
108. Gazpacho – The Walk 6.5
109. Gentle Giant – Acquiring The Taste 9.4
110. Glass Mind – Crepusculum Vehementis 9.0
111. Gloryful – The Oath 8.5
112. Goldfrapp – Stranger 7.7
113. Grails – Deep Snow 8.3
114. Green Carnation – Pile of Doubt 9.5
115. Hammock – (Tonight) We Burn Like Stars That Never Die 8.8
116. Hangar – The Reason of Your Conviction 8.0
117. Hank Williams, Jr. - Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line 8.5
118. Headspace – Soldier 7.4
119. Heart of Cygnus – Lost At Sea 9.0
120. Hearts of Black Science – Faces 9.2
121. Hellfueled – Let Me Out 8.5
122. Hemina – Moonlight Bride 9.0
123. Hibria – Millennium Quest 9.5
124. Hooverphonic – 2Wicky 9.0
125. Hotel of the Laughing Tree – In A River In The Woods 7.4
126. Hourglass – Facade 6.7
127. I Am the Manic Whale – Circles (Show Love) 9.0
128. Illusion Suite – Orpheus' Quest 8.4
129. In Continuum – Scavengers 9.3
130. Incubus – Dig 9.0
131. Innerwish – Rain of a Thousand Years 9.0
132. Jars of Clay – Flood 8.8
133. Jethro Tull – Dun Ringill 9.0
134. Joe Hisashi – Merry-go Round of Life 8.4
135. John Denver & Placido Domingo – Perhaps Love 8.8
136. John Miles – Music 7.0
137. John Mitchell – Take Me Home 8.5
138. Johnny Cunningham – Star Lullaby 9.0
139. Journey – Only the Young 9.0
140. Judas Priest – Dreamer Deceiver 5.1
141. Judas Priest – Run of the Mill 5.2
142. Junius – Birth Rites by Torchlight 7.5
143. Kaddisfly – via rail (Janvier) 7.4
144. Kiev – Ariah Being 9.6
145. Kiev – Tube Orms 9.1
146. Kilmara – Purging Flames 7.8
147. King Crimson – Starless 9.3
148. Kingcrow – Night's Descending 8.4
149. Korpiklaani – Wooden Pints 5.0
150. Kyuss – Gardenia 9.1
151. Last Tribe – Messenger 8.4
152. Last Tribe – Wake Up The World 8.5
153. Last Tribe – Wash Your Sins Away 9.0
154. Lee Abraham – Harbour Lights 8.5
155. Leech – The Man With The Hammer 7.6
156. Leo Delibes – Flower Duet 8.7
157. Lizzy Borden – Hell Is For Heroes 8.4
158. Lonely Robot – Hello World Goodbye 8.5
159. Lord – New Horizons 8.9
160. Lords of Black – Ghost of You 7.4
161. Lords of the Trident – Brothers of Cain 7.0
162. Lost In Thought – Blood Red Diamond 9.2
163. Lunatic Soul – Gutter 9.6
164. Lunatic Soul – Shutting Out The Sun 9.1
165. Machine Men – No Talk Without The Giants 8.2
166. Madder Mortem – Moonlight Over Silver White 8.7
167. Magnitude 9 – Lies Within the Truth 8.6
168. Magnus Karlsson – Kingdom of Rock 9.5
169. Manowar – Master of the Wind 6.2
170. Manticora – Humiliation Supreme 9.3
171. Marillion – Neverland 9.8
172. Massive Attack – Unfinished Sympathy 9.1
173. Mastodon – Hearts Alive 8.2
174. Mercenary – Through Our Darkest Days 9.2
175. Michael Nyman – An Eye For Optical Theory 9.0
176. Michiko Naruke – Into the Wilderness 9.2
177. Mile Marker Zero – Victory 8.6
178. MindMaze – This Holy War 5.5
179. Mob Rules – Dykemaster's Tale 7.4
180. Montrose – Rock Candy 7.7
181. Moonsorrow – Matkan Lopussa 9.4
182. Morcheeba – The Sea 9.5
183. Moving Mountains – 8105 7.6
184. MSG – Lost Horizons 9.0
185. Muse – Stockholm Syndrome 8.0
186. Ne Obliviscaris – Forget Not 8.2
187. Neonfly – The Messenger 8.6
188. Night Ranger – Penny 9.0
189. Nightmare – Serpentine 9.5
190. Nine Inch Nails – This Isn't The Place 8.5
191. Norbert Leo Butz – Moving Too Fast 7.0
192. Novembre – The Promise 8.4
193. Oceans of Time – Walls of Silence 9.0
194. Orden Ogan – Ravenhead 7.7
195. Pagan's Mind – The Celestine Prophecy 7.4
196. Pentangle – A Maid That's Deep In Love 8.4
197. Peter Gabriel – Solsbury Hill 9.6
198. Phantasma – Enter Dreamscape 7.4
199. Place Vendome – Cross the Line 8.5
200. Portishead – Glory Box 9.3
201. Premiata Forneria Marconi – Impressioni di settembre 8.2
202. Pretty Maids – Pandemonium 8.5
203. Primitai – Curse of Olympus 7.3
204. Protest the Hero – Tandem 7.6
205. Pure Reason Revolution – Bullits Dominae 8.5
206. Pure Reason Revolution – The Twyncyn/Trembling Willows 8.7
207. Pyramaze – Back For More 8.4
208. Queens of the Stone Age – No One Knows 8.6
209. Rainbow – Fire Dance 10
210. Rainbow – Love's No Friend 6.2
211. Red Rider – Lunatic Fringe 9.2
212. Riot – Narita 9.0
213. Rolling Stones – Moonlight Mile 9.1
214. RPWL – The Fisherman 9.8
215. Sacrificed Alliance – Verdancy 8.5
216. Saffire – The Rainmaker 9.5
217. Sammy Hagar – Baby's On Fire 7.8
218. Savatage – Labyrinths / Follow Me 8.8
219. Scorpions – Holiday 7.7
220. Serious Black – Akhenaton 9.5
221. Serious Black – I Seek No Other Life 9.6
222. Shadowquest – All One 9.0
223. Silent Force – There Ain't No Justice 8.2
224. Sinbreed – Creation of Reality 9.4
225. Skunkworks – Space Race 9.0
226. Slow Motion Reign – Life Simulator 9.0
227. Soilwork – Needles and Kin 7.2
228. Soul Secret – Behind the Curtain 9.8
229. SoulSpell – Into the Arc of Time (Haamiah's Fall) 6.5
230. Sound of Contact – Not Coming Down 7.4
231. Southern Empire – Goliath's Moon 8.5
232. Spin 1ne 2wo – Can't Find My Way Home 8.8
233. Spock's Beard – The Doorway 7.0
234. Squeeze – Pulling Mussels (From The Shell) 8.5
235. Steam Powered Giraffe – Brass Goggles 7.6
236. Steely Dan – Rikki Don't Lose That Number 7.7
237. Steve and the Seagulls – Thunderstruck 7.0
238. Stone Temple Pilots – Pretty Penny 7.2
239. Storyteller – Curse of the Seven Seas 8.0
240. Styx – Red Storm 8.4
241. Subsignal – A Time Out Of Joint 8.3
242. Sufjan Stevens – Blue Bucket of Gold 8.6
243. Sufjan Stevens – Mercury 9.0
244. Sufjan Stevens – Should Have Known Better 7.9
245. Supertramp – School 5.8
246. Susanne Sundfor – Undercover 7.7
247. Sweet – AC/DC 9.4
248. T-Rex – Children of the Revolution 7.0
249. Talk Talk – Living In Another World 9.0
250. Tenhi – Sutoi 9.7
251. Teramaze – An Ordinary Dream (Enla Momento) 6.6
252. The Aristocrats – Bad Asteroid 9.2
253. The Cult – Edie (Ciao Baby) 8.9
254. The Ferrymen – End of the Road 7.8
255. The Gentle Storm – Endless Sea (Gentle Version) 9.4
256. The Gentle Storm – New Horizons (Storm Version) 9.2
257. The Gentle Storm – The Moment (Gentle Version) 9.0
258. The Grateful Dead – Terrapin Station 9.8
259. The Outfield – Everytime You Cry 9.0
260. The Poodles – Before I Die 9.2
261. The Stooges – Down on the Street 9.0
262. This Day & Age – More Of A Climb, Less Of A Walk 8.5
263. This Day & Age – The Bell and the Hammer 8.0
264. Thrice – Burn the Fleet 8.4
265. Thrice – The Whaler 9.7
266. Thrice – Words in the Water 9.0
267. Tommy Korberg – Anthem 9.2
268. Type O Negative – Anesthesia 7.4
269. Type O Negative – September Sun 8.7
270. Type O Negative – World Coming Down 8.1
271. U.D.O. - In The Heat of the Night 8.7
272. UFO – Dreaming of Summer 9.2
273. Úlfur Eldjárn – Kosovo 8.4
274. Ulver – Eos 9.2
275. Ulver – Ulvsblakk 9.2
276. Umphrey's McGee – Rocker 8.7
277. Uriah Heep – Choices 6.7
278. Uriah Heep – Look At Yourself 8.2
279. Vandroya – No Oblivion For Eternity 9.1
280. Vanishing Point – When Truth Lies 8.0
281. Vasudeva – Thought Pool 9.8
282. Viathyn – Edward Mordrake 7.5
283. Virgin Steele – The Burning of Rome 7.7
284. Virgin Steele – Through Blood and Fire 7.5
285. VOLA – Smartfriend 9.0
286. W.A.S.P – Hero of the World 9.5
287. Waylon Jennings – Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit's Done Gone Out Of Hand 8.8
288. Waylon Jennings – I Ain't Livin' Long Like This 9.0
289. White Lion – Lady of the Valley 8.5
290. Wilderun – The Means To Preserve 9.0
291. Wishbone Ash – Throw Down The Sword 9.0
292. Wolverine – Communication Lost 9.2
Have I set a record yet?
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jesus christ
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jesus christ
Seconded.
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:lol
I meant to cut down with eliminations but even then I didn't think about the volume... haha
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There is definitely a 5 or two or three in this round.
Or not apparently. I grab a second fin-ski, Kade gets a 6'r, and everything else is 8+
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There is definitely a 5 or two or three in this round.
Or not apparently. I grab a second fin-ski, Kade gets a 6'r, and everything else is 8+
There may have been revisions. :)
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quick tally suggests - out of 292 songs - 130, scored 9+ whereas only 13 are under 7. You sure have loose musical tastes! :lol
Gonna send 3 hair metal gems.
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Shut your Canadian hole and send some Warren Zevon, Lawrence Gowan, Honeymoon Suite, I Mother Earth and more Triumph dammit.
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April Wine! :metal
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Hometown heroes, eh? That sounds like a good idea too! Maybe throw in a little Helix?
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Fuck yeah!! Deep Cuts The Knife!! :metal
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Fuck yeah!! Deep Cuts The Knife!! :metal
:metal :metal :metal
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Deep Cuts by The Knife!! :metal
Yeah that's a pretty cool synthpop album (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry4_9_Df-G4) :metardica:
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quick tally suggests - out of 292 songs - 130, scored 9+ whereas only 13 are under 7. You sure have loose musical tastes! :lol
Gonna send 3 hair metal gems.
I like music. A lot. :)
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That's the only explanation to how I got away with 3 trip hop songs :lol :metal
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Is that what that's called? God that's good stuff.
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Even though there is no theme here, I might do a little homage to our Canad brothers and sisters, if'n I can find three songs that jazz me. Break out some Coney Hatch! Or Corey Hart!
EDIT: SENT. Rather proud of my submissions, too, if I might add that.
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I have sent.
See y'all on the flip side when I get my last place in this round.
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Oh Ev... baby what is you doin??? I just looked at what you sent...
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Oh Ev... baby what is you doin??? I just looked at what you sent...
OH JESUS!!! :lol
I'll work on my songs tonight.
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:lol
It's the last round and I'm near the bottom. I can afford to risk it. Besides, now you can safely dish out 3.5/10 scores in retaliation for Florence and the Machine score you've got. It's a win-win.
Just try to be open-minded, I guess?
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Am I ever not? I'm not gonna retaliate because you bashed a great song :hat
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When it comes to Judas Priest, I think. :lol
Just kidding actually, you're pretty good at this. And I love the songs I sent. Which will make it even more hilarious to see my 3.5/10 for
WE NEED TO SLOW DOWN
SO YOU CAN CATCH ME
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WE NEED TO SLOW DOWN
SO YOU CAN CATCH ME
This song is amazing. The atmosphere and melodies are incredible.
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So as Chad rightfully points out, there's a lot of high scoring music in this roulette and very little that scores poorly. This tells me a few things.
1. Y'all know a LOT of good music.
2. You didn't fucking heed my warnings about Judas Priest or just happened to send something boring
3. Even if I'm not excited by a song, it'll tend to score over 7.5 as long as it's reasonably well constructed and has something I can appreciate, which more often than not holds true
4. I'm a people pleaser and might be generous with scoring and genuinely dislike giving bad scores and eliminating people.
Now if I ever do run a third roulette, Chad will surely be eliminated in round 2 as a means of signaling that I am not fucking around. :)
Seriously though thanks for playing. I'm not the best at scoring or running roulettes but this has been super fun for me so thanks for participating.
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Stadler..3rd Place going into the final round! :tup
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Chad likes the hammer dropped on him.
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I finally have some time to put together something for the final round. I already have 2 songs picked, but I need to find a third that goes well with the other 2.
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Chad likes the hammer dropped on him.
I think he's a bit annoyed he got 2 5s and Stadler and Nekov got a 10 :lol
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So I've noticed I score poorly when I second guess myself and mull over the songs I'm sending for way too long and constantly change them around. As opposed to me just going with my gut and sending without thinking too much.
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Chad likes the hammer dropped on him.
I think he's a bit annoyed he got 2 5s and Stadler and Nekov got a 10 :lol
Time to man up then. Lol
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Sent!
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So I've noticed I score poorly when I second guess myself and mull over the songs I'm sending for way too long and constantly change them around. As opposed to me just going with my gut and sending without thinking too much.
Welcome to Roulette'g.
4. I'm a people pleaser and might be generous with scoring and genuinely dislike giving bad scores and eliminating people.
This should've been the #1 reason. I mean, we're talking about DTF here... we're not (collectively) consistently good about anything. :lol And I only pointed out to our host that his distribution of scores is statistically implausible.
Chad likes the hammer dropped on him.
Only when it's your hammer, big sexy. :zydar:
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4. I'm a people pleaser and might be generous with scoring and genuinely dislike giving bad scores and eliminating people.
This should've been the #1 reason. I mean, we're talking about DTF here... we're not (collectively) consistently good about anything. :lol And I only pointed out to our host that his distribution of scores is statistically implausible.
Do you not believe me?? I get that there are a lot of 9s flowing but I don't give a 9 to something unless I actually loved it and I'm fairly certain every 9 in this roulette made my favorites playlist, hell I've got two dozen albums on the chopping block ready to be heard as soon as this is done (and one I checked out in the middle of a round!). I legit wasn't expecting so much awesome music. I was ready to dole out 5s in round 1, unfortunately the closest I got was Manowar. :) And fuck you if you're just messing around 'cause I already think my roulette sucks :lol
I know, I know, this roulette sucks. I'll post results on Sunday and you all can thank Christ you don't have to submit anything else :loser:
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I know, I know, this roulette sucks.
No, it doesn't. Because:
1) It has me in it, so fock it.
2) It's extremely funny. Concept, colours, silly monsters and all.
3) Your write-ups always exude enthusiasm and interest for every submission, even those you don't like, and that's what makes a good submitter feeling good.
Seriously - and I can't possibly be accused of suckupitis 'cause if not for the big focking dragon roasting Rich I'd be dead last - your responses ALWAYS make the time spent thinking about sounds to send you absolutely worthy. That, for me, makes a very good and enjoyable roulette.
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I know, I know, this roulette sucks.
No, it doesn't. Because:
1) It has me in it, so fock it.
2) It's extremely funny. Concept, colours, silly monsters and all.
3) Your write-ups always exude enthusiasm and interest for every submission, even those you don't like, and that's what makes a good submitter feeling good.
Seriously - and I can't possibly be accused of suckupitis 'cause if not for the big focking dragon roasting Rich I'd be dead last - your responses ALWAYS make the time spent thinking about sounds to send you absolutely worthy. That, for me, makes a very good and enjoyable roulette.
Amen, brother! :tup
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but I legit thought it was sucking :(
Chad, you have an opportunity to resend in place of one of your songs, it's not too late :lol
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but I legit thought it was sucking :(
Chad, you have an opportunity to resend in place of one of your songs, it's not too late :lol
A card laid is a card played.
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Game on my friend :hat
Nekov sent his round 10 with his round 9 so I have... almost everyone. I think I need 2 more by my counts and then Final Hangman can start.
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Is that what that's called? God that's good stuff.
Oh yes, and I was very into it back in 2016 - got a load more from where that came from ;)
I'll try to come up with something tomorrow, hope I don't screw up and Nekov does ;D
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Stadler..3rd Place going into the final round! :tup
I'm fucking dizzy. I feel like Patrick Mahomes. What do I do now? :)
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Stadler..3rd Place going into the final round! :tup
I'm fucking dizzy. I feel like Patrick Mahomes. What do I do now? :)
Choke in the AFC Championship game to an 11-5 King. :lol
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Stadler..3rd Place going into the final round! :tup
I'm fucking dizzy. I feel like Patrick Mahomes. What do I do now? :)
Choke in the AFC Championship game to an 11-5 King. :lol
HAHAHAHA, that got an honest to god laugh out loud. :)
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Well, I went out on a big limb. Either it will blow him away, or I'm going down like Sean Connery in The Untouchables.
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:) And fuck you if you're just messing around 'cause I already think my roulette sucks :lol
I know, I know, this roulette sucks. I'll post results on Sunday and you all can thank Christ you don't have to submit anything else :loser:
No one said it sucks mate and no one said they were wishing it was over.
I will say it does seem difficult to pinpoint your tastes with the scoring a little erratic based on styles and whatnot. Just when one thinks they have what you like nailed the scores go for a bit of a nose dive. Just an observation from my point of view, but that's tastes and that's rouletteing and you like what you like. I guess that's why my last 3 submissions are completely different and left field. I've really enjoyed participating in the roulette and glad you are able to finish it.
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Dude, I have people who don't think I'm a metalhead based on my tastes, and people who think all I listen to is metal. I also love video game music and a bunch of other genres so yeah. My tastes are everywhere. :biggrin:
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You hate metal according to my submissions in your first roulette :corn
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Dude, I have people who don't think I'm a metalhead based on my tastes, and people who think all I listen to is metal. I also love video game music and a bunch of other genres so yeah. My tastes are everywhere. :biggrin:
I should've sent Adodean Skye. Combines both.
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About scoring... I think in my hypothetical 3rd roulette participants will just be ranked 1 through whatever and that'll be the scoring. Easy peasy. Best song gets top score, least favorite gets the lowest.
I just hated the metal you sent, Obama. I mean Parama. :biggrin:
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I'm gonna send an east of the wall EP for the last round just so you can give out some more low scores
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Oh god :lol
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Don't worry, I've made sure a sent a song that will score lower than 5.
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I can tell a few things about the final round:
- 2 people sent bands exclusively from America's Hat
- 1 artist was sent in my album roulette
- 1 artist I will be seeing in the first half of ProgPower USA 2019
- 1 person sent 2 artists I've actually wanted to explore for many years
- including the final round, 3 out of 11 participants sent 3 different artists every. single. round.
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I know mine. Lol
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I know mine. Lol
You're actually TWO of those!
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I'm none of those! :lol
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I'm gonna send an east of the wall EP for the last round just so you can give out some more low scores
sent my east of the wall EP
so br00tal 4/10 :metal :metal :metal
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I know mine. Lol
You're actually TWO of those!
The first 2. Lol
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I'm gonna send an east of the wall EP for the last round just so you can give out some more low scores
sent my east of the wall EP
so br00tal 4/10 :metal :metal :metal
Should have sent El Drugstore :corn
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i was actually considering an EP of other bands east of the wall members had been in/were in but i wanted to send stuff katt might actually like :lol
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One of the Owl-Roamer's submitted bands makes me think he's trying to one-up our friend Elite from a much earlier round. What a neat way to end the roulette. :lol
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did i resend an already used band? :lol
i didn't check earlier rounds at all you haven't compiled a list of submissions so i'm too lazy :P
edit: oh i see it now. that song deserves way, way better you fool. looking forward to an even lower score for this one then
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i was actually considering an EP of other bands east of the wall members had been in/were in but i wanted to send stuff katt might actually like :lol
The Postman Syndrome :metal
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the postman syndrome album is fine enough but i don't love it :corn
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did i resend an already used band? :lol
i didn't check earlier rounds at all you haven't compiled a list of submissions so i'm too lazy :P
edit: oh i see it now. that song deserves way, way better you fool. looking forward to an even lower score for this one then
:rollin
My favorite Elite submission is that Thrice song The Whaler. Holy phuq. Got me hooked on this band with those three songs. :heart
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thrice are real good. beggars is one of the best albums ever actually
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:) And fuck you if you're just messing around 'cause I already think my roulette sucks :lol
I know, I know, this roulette sucks. I'll post results on Sunday and you all can thank Christ you don't have to submit anything else :loser:
No one said it sucks mate and no one said they were wishing it was over.
I will say it does seem difficult to pinpoint your tastes with the scoring a little erratic based on styles and whatnot. Just when one thinks they have what you like nailed the scores go for a bit of a nose dive. Just an observation from my point of view, but that's tastes and that's rouletteing and you like what you like. I guess that's why my last 3 submissions are completely different and left field. I've really enjoyed participating in the roulette and glad you are able to finish it.
I think I've gotten criticism similar to that in my roulette, too, but to be honest, I'm less about genres than I am bands. And even with bands, I'm up and down. Michael Schenker; if it's Barden or Bonnet singing, I'm in. McCauley or White? Not so much. I can be really picky in some ways - I love Cinderella... except when they try to be cowboys and/or the Stones circa Beggars Banquet (ala Heartbreak Station) - and I can be very open-minded - I love Taylor Swift. I really like One Direction, but LITERALLY not one other boy band.
So I pity the fool that is trying to use "genre" to guess my tastes.
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Hey guys, just checking in now that the internet actually lets me. I was gonna brag or something but I'll save it for now. You all are playing for second spot anyways ;D
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Hangman tonight whether I have the last submission or not ;)
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Hey guys, just checking in now that the internet actually lets me. I was gonna brag or something but I'll save it for now. You all are playing for second spot anyways ;D
I have more bonus points so we'll see about that ;)
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Sacul, I remind everyone, won the album roulette! There is a chance anything could happen, if Nekov sent the wrong stuff!
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FINAL HANGMAN!
A. ???
1. ___ _a__ __a__ - _ta_____
2. ________ - T___ __ _____
3. The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature
B. jingle.boy
1. ____t_____ - ___ ____ _______
2. April Wine - Bad Side of the Moon
3. Triumph - Fight the Good Fight
C. wolfking
1. Omnium Gatherum - Frontiers
2. The Tea Party - Correspondences
3. The Night Flight Orchestra - Turn To Miami
D. ???
1. _________ - _____ __ _____
2. __'_a___ - ___at__
3. ____t____ _____ - _a____a_
E. ???
1. ______ _____ - _a__ __ ____
2. __ ___t___ - ___ A__ t__ ___
3. ___ _____t_a - T__ ______
F. ???
1. _a_a_____ - _a_t______
2. _a_a_____ - _a_ t_ _a_
3. _a_a_____ - _t___ ______
G. Parama
1. fun. - Take Your Time
2. Death Cab For Cutie - Transatlanticism
3. _a_______ - _____t
H. Puppies_On_Acid
1. _____a___ - _a__t___
2. _____a___ - __a_____a_
3. The Earth and I - She Abandons the Grey
I. ???
1. _____a_a T______ - T_ __ ____
2. ______a_ - _____ __a__t __ __a__ __ __a_
3. ____a_ - __a_ _a__
J. ???
1. T__ ___t__ - ___a__ ___a__ ___a__, __t __ __t __at _ _a_t
2. ____ _____ - ______ '__
3. Aphrodite's Child - It's Five O'Clock
K. ???
1. T____ __ _____ - __at __ ___?
2. ____a__ - ____t____ __ a__ __
3. Thank You Scientist - Caverns
Guessed letters: T A
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T
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Aphrodite's Child - It's Five O'Clock
Im just going to update this post:
fun. - Take Your Time
The Tea Party - Correspondences
The Night Flight Orchestra - Turn to Miami
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A
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fun. - Take Your Time
Parama
I liked that song.
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You either like that song or you die
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Damn ya'll are good.
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NFO is Wolfking.
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Will probably be updated:
Death Cab for Cutie - Transatanticism
The Earth and I - She Abandons the Grey
Thank You Scientist - Caverns
Omnium Gatherum - Frontiers
nvm, made a new post
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I think that is the fastest a submitter and their songs have been guessed. Damn!
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Carry over from the previous post:
The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight / New Mother Nature
And this is where it gets a bit difficult, so I may be wrong on these ones:
Triumph - Fight the Good Fight
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The Earth and I is puppies tbh
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April Wine - Bad Side of the Moon
This is Chad I guess.
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D has Be'lakor
Evermind? :corn
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A. Stadler
1. Our Lady Peace - Starseed
2. Loverboy - Turn Me Loose
3. The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature
B. jingle.boy
1. ____t_____ - ___ ____ _______
2. April Wine - Bad Side of the Moon
3. Triumph - Fight the Good Fight
C. wolfking
1. Omnium Gatherum - Frontiers
2. The Tea Party - Correspondences
3. The Night Flight Orchestra - Turn To Miami
D. Evermind
1. Insomnium - While We Sleep
2. Be'lakor - ___at__
3. C___t____ _____ - _a____a_
E. ???
1. ______ C____ - _a__ __ ____
2. In Victory - You Are The One
3. ___ _____t_a - T__ ______
F. ???
1. _a_a_____ - _act______
2. _a_a_____ - _a_ t_ _a_
3. _a_a_____ - _t_c_ ______
G. Parama
1. fun. - Take Your Time
2. Death Cab For Cutie - Transatlanticism
3. _a_______ - _____t
H. Puppies_On_Acid
1. Pendragon - Paintbox
2. Pendragon - Eraserhead
3. The Earth and I - She Abandons the Grey
I. ???
1. _____a_a T______ - T_ __ ____
2. ______a_ - _____ __a__t __ __ac_ __ __a_
3. ____a_ - __a_ _a__
J. ???
1. T__ ___t__ - ___a__ ___a__ ___a__, __t __ __t __at _ _a_t
2. ____ _____ - ______ '__
3. Aphrodite's Child - It's Five O'Clock
K. ???
1. T____ __ _____ - __at __ ___?
2. C__ca__ - ____t____ __ a__ __
3. Thank You Scientist - Caverns
Guessed letters: TAC
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Do I sense a little Maple Leaf competition with my brother from a Canuck mother?
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Do I sense a little Maple Leaf competition with my brother from a Canuck mother?
I think you might!
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This is becoming ridiculously difficult.
In Victory - You Are the One
Pendragon - Paintbox
Pengradon - Eraserhead (I actually got this one in my first or second roulette I think)
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Considering you have two letters it's absurd how many you're getting
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Then give me C and I'll go to sleep I guess, it's kinda late.
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Updating. Evermind is on fire.
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Be'lakor :metal
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Yeah, Katt, I guess you can reveal Insomnium - While We Sleep too on my end as I posted the lyrics of that one before the hangman.
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Done.
Fun fact, I have heard one Insomnium album. Funner fact, I actually liked it a lot.
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Loverboy / Turn Me Loose.
God bless you good citizen! That was on my short-list, but I chose Triumph instead. That's a personal Top 100 song of all-time for me.
Oh, and Our Lady Peace / Starseed.
:hifive:
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Both Canadian tunes are awesome!
Seen them both play those songs live.
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Wow, lots of good songs this round.
I had Starseed, Fight the Good Fight, Correspondences, Turn to Miami, and Caverns all on my shortlist. Almost sent Starseed a few rounds ago and almost sent Correspondences this round.
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L
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Oh and give me an N while you are at it! :corn
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A. Stadler
1. Our Lady Peace - Starseed
2. Loverboy - Turn Me Loose
3. The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature
B. jingle.boy
1. Lighthouse - One Fine Morning
2. April Wine - Bad Side of the Moon
3. Triumph - Fight the Good Fight
C. wolfking
1. Omnium Gatherum - Frontiers
2. The Tea Party - Correspondences
3. The Night Flight Orchestra - Turn To Miami
D. Evermind
1. Insomnium - While We Sleep
2. Be'lakor - __nat_r
3. Countless Skies - Daybreak
E. TAC
1. Frozen Crown - Fail No More
2. In Victory - You Are The One
3. L__ __r__t_a - T__ L___n_
F. Nekov
1. Papadosio - _actr_lli_
2. Papadosio - _ar t_ _ar
3. Papadosio - Stick Figure
G. Parama
1. fun. - Take Your Time
2. Death Cab For Cutie - Transatlanticism
3. _a__i__l_ - __r__t
H. Puppies_On_Acid
1. Pendragon - Paintbox
2. Pendragon - Eraserhead
3. The Earth and I - She Abandons the Grey
I. Sacul
1. __iliana T_rrini - T_ __ _r__
2. Gorillaz - ___r_ _lan_t __ R_ac_ I_ __a_
3. Burial - N_ar _ar_
J. Indiscipline
1. T__ __it__ - _l_a__ _l_a__ _l_a__, L_t __ __t __at I _ant
2. _in_ _l___ - _____r '__
3. Aphrodite's Child - It's Five O'Clock
K. kingshmegland
1. Tower of Power - __at I_ _i_?
2. Chicago - Questions 67 and 68
3. Thank You Scientist - Caverns
Guessed letters: CAR LINT
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Fight the good Fight is Amazing!!!
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Is that Chicago I see? Question 67 and 68? That would actually go really well with Thank You Scientist. Horns and all :corn
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Yup.
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R
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Gorillaz
Burial
Dacul's
Tower of Power?
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Yup :corn
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Give me the I
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Lighthouse-One Fine Morning
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Frozen Crown - Fail No More
Countless Skies - Daybreak
Stick Figure
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This one might be solved in record time. Which is good 'cause I can't update during the day :corn
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Papadosio...must be Indiscipline
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It is not!
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It is not!
Nekov is F
Kingshmegland is K
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E is TAC, J is Indiscipline
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The Be'lakor is Venator.
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Emiliana Torrini - To Be Free
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:tup
A. Stadler
1. Our Lady Peace - Starseed
2. Loverboy - Turn Me Loose
3. The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature
B. jingle.boy
1. Lighthouse - One Fine Morning
2. April Wine - Bad Side of the Moon
3. Triumph - Fight the Good Fight
C. wolfking
1. Omnium Gatherum - Frontiers
2. The Tea Party - Correspondences
3. The Night Flight Orchestra - Turn To Miami
D. Evermind
1. Insomnium - While We Sleep
2. Be'lakor - Venator
3. Countless Skies - Daybreak
E. TAC
1. Frozen Crown - Fail No More
2. In Victory - You Are The One
3. L__ __r__t_a - T__ L___n_
F. Nekov
1. Papadosio - _actr_lli_
2. Papadosio - _ar t_ _ar
3. Papadosio - Stick Figure
G. Parama
1. fun. - Take Your Time
2. Death Cab For Cutie - Transatlanticism
3. _a__i__l_ - __r__t
H. Puppies_On_Acid
1. Pendragon - Paintbox
2. Pendragon - Eraserhead
3. The Earth and I - She Abandons the Grey
I. Sacul
1. Emiliana Torrini - To Be Free
2. Gorillaz - ___r_ _lan_t __ R_ac_ I_ __a_
3. Burial - N_ar _ar_
J. Indiscipline
1. T__ __it__ - _l_a__ _l_a__ _l_a__, L_t __ __t __at I _ant
2. _in_ _l___ - _____r '__
3. Aphrodite's Child - It's Five O'Clock
K. kingshmegland
1. Tower of Power - __at I_ _i_?
2. Chicago - Questions 67 and 68
3. Thank You Scientist - Caverns
Guessed letters: CAR LINT
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Guessed letter - Car Lint. LOL
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Paintbox is such a beautiful song :heart
I honestly don't understand how ev got so many songs with just 2 letters. That is just insane
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Wow, this rarely happens, but I'm jealous for you Katt. You've got a solid round of music to listen to (even if you exclude mine).
Of course, it's even better if you INCLUDE mine. :)
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Wow, this rarely happens, but I'm jealous for you Katt. You've got a solid round of music to listen to (even if you exclude mine).
Of course, it's even better if you INCLUDE mine. :)
I've been impressed almost every single round in this roulette with the variety and sheer quality of music from multiple genres and styles. That was what I was hoping for in the first place, but this round especially is something else. I'll have to look back and determine which round had my absolute favorite (overall) submissions. After I do the writeups - maybe the same day, maybe a week later - I'm going to post my top favorite songs, my favorite round, etc. just for fun.
Kattelox guessed E.
A. Stadler
1. Our Lady Peace - Starseed
2. Loverboy - Turn Me Loose
3. The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature
B. jingle.boy
1. Lighthouse - One Fine Morning
2. April Wine - Bad Side of the Moon
3. Triumph - Fight the Good Fight
C. wolfking
1. Omnium Gatherum - Frontiers
2. The Tea Party - Correspondences
3. The Night Flight Orchestra - Turn To Miami
D. Evermind
1. Insomnium - While We Sleep
2. Be'lakor - Venator
3. Countless Skies - Daybreak
E. TAC
1. Frozen Crown - Fail No More
2. In Victory - You Are The One
3. L__ _er_et_a - The Legend
F. Nekov
1. Papadosio - Vactrollio
2. Papadosio - Ear to Ear
3. Papadosio - Stick Figure
G. Parama
1. fun. - Take Your Time
2. Death Cab For Cutie - Transatlanticism
3. _a__is_l_ - __rest
H. Puppies_On_Acid
1. Pendragon - Paintbox
2. Pendragon - Eraserhead
3. The Earth and I - She Abandons the Grey
I. Sacul
1. Emiliana Torrini - To Be Free
2. Gorillaz - Every Planet We Reach Is Dead
3. Burial - Near Dark
J. Indiscipline
1. The Smiths - Please Please Please, Let Me Get What I Want
2. Pink Floyd - Summer '68
3. Aphrodite's Child - It's Five O'Clock
K. kingshmegland
1. Tower of Power - What Is Hip?
2. Chicago - Questions 67 and 68
3. Thank You Scientist - Caverns
Guessed letters: LINT SCARE
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The Legend
Ear to Ear
Every Planet We Reach is Dead
Near Dark
The Smiths - Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want
What is Hip?
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S
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I cannot - CANNOT! - believe ya'll haven't gotten Indi's second song. Especially Evermind who MacGyver'd his way through the first half of hangman with two letters and a piece of string but couldn't get that one. :lol But yes, updated!
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Pink Floyd - Summer '68
Also the Burial song is Near Dark I just edited my post before seeing new posts so that might have been missed
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Owlboy saves the day :tup
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Vactrollio
No clue what TAC's artist is
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I cannot - CANNOT! - believe ya'll haven't gotten Indi's second song. Especially Evermind who MacGyver'd his way through the first half of hangman with two letters and a piece of string but couldn't get that one. :lol But yes, updated!
I kinda stopped paying attention after that, to be honest. :lol
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Wow, this rarely happens, but I'm jealous for you Katt. You've got a solid round of music to listen to (even if you exclude mine).
Of course, it's even better if you INCLUDE mine. :)
After I do the writeups - maybe the same day, maybe a week later - I'm going to post my top favorite songs, my favorite round, etc. just for fun.
Perhaps then you can send me your Concept album and I can do my Puppies Roulette bonus round :corn
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I swear I haven't forgotten about that. I promise I'm working on it. :lol
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I swear I haven't forgotten about that. I promise I'm working on it. :lol
No worries. I'm more concerned with how I did in this final round here :corn
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Wow, this rarely happens, but I'm jealous for you Katt. You've got a solid round of music to listen to (even if you exclude mine).
Of course, it's even better if you INCLUDE mine. :)
After I do the writeups - maybe the same day, maybe a week later - I'm going to post my top favorite songs, my favorite round, etc. just for fun.
Perhaps then you can send me your Concept album and I can do my Puppies Roulette bonus round :corn
Don’t worry Katt.. I sent mine when asked, and he hasn’t told me a damned thing about his opinion if it. :biggrin:
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i put it in his head to do hangmanen for the two albums once they're both in so i think he's waiting on katt :P
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i put it in his head to do hangmanen for the two albums once they're both in so i think he's waiting on katt :P
Pretty much this.
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I promise you'll get it. I'm working on results and accolades now. :metal
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I can post the last results either in parts (aka now) or wait and post them all at once tomorrow.
Preference?
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It's the final countdown man, all at once of course.
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corn
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:corn
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Okay. Haven't been up very long but I got some things to do then I'll put the finishing touches on everything and wrap this bad boy up.
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I was surprised calculating these scores. I did all the songs first, randomly, as I did the writeups, then I did the final scores at the end. Your scores this round are still an average of 3 songs, but with the bonus points tossed in there, so it's higher than usual.
Congratulations to the winner, and thanks for playing, everybody. You all won in my book. Got a lot more listening ahead of me :)
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#11. Parama
fun. - Take Your Time 6.2
Really? Parama likes fun.? Next you'll tell me you like Owl City. I only know the one annoying-as-fuck song that's been played everywhere. This is a very strange look into another side of them. There's some great musical moments here - the beach-like dancey part, the lovely da-na-na harmonies... but that lead singer's voice is unbearable to me and basically any section without him is enjoyable. This is a really weird song. These guys have an odd vibe but it's not my kind of odd vibe.
Death Cab For Cutie - Transatlanticism 9.2
This isn't at all what I expected. At first I just thought it was a pretty, post-rock-ish style song, but then I paid attention to the lyrics. Beautiful metaphors and singing. Tragic song. Good stuff. [+1 BP]
Kaddisfly - Forest 7.5
Yeah, I think the singer is my least favorite part of this group. He's not bad, I just don't love his voice. The first four minutes are okay, but from that point on the song gets better. That instrumental section has a bunch of good musical ideas. Still not sold on them though.
Current Score: 8.56
Round 10 Score: 22.90 + 1 BP = 23.90
Average w/ BP: 7.96~
FINAL SCORE: 16.52
Final Thoughts: I'm glad you jumped in for a couple rounds. That was fun. :)
#1 favorite submission: Death Cab For Cutie - Transatlanticism
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#10. Evermind
Insomnium - While We Sleep 8.5
This band is playing ProgPower USA this year. I'm interested in their performance because I've heard Winter's Gate - not a captivating album but it was surprisingly inoffensive. I get a strong Amorphis vibe from the hook of this. I like the repeated lyric, "We need to slow down" but I really do not like that they use growls when the guitars bring so much color and life to the music. They could be amazing with a trained, aggressive singer belting over the rest of the band, which is playing some gorgeous melodic heavy metal, but the few clean backing vox aren't enough. I REALLY like this and this could be 9+ with cleans, but those growls take a lot away. When I first scored this, I gave it a 6.5, but it grew on me. Now I'm just more annoyed by the growls than anything, but it should say something that this, along with Omnium Gatherum, really stood out this round.
Be'lakor - Venator 4.0
The first minute is so promising, which is what it gets points for, but then it turns into the same song every melodeath band has written before. I'm extremely picky with growls and these are not good to me. They have no soul, they have no identity, and they're almost never interesting if they aren't used in moderation. I struggled with this.
Countless Skies - Daybreak 6.2
The growls make this really unpalatable which is a shame because I like the piano and the lead guitar, and the last minute and a half is pleasant. It's not very compelling to me, but it's not the worst thing here. It's just... there.
Current Score: 75.45 [+12 BP]
Round 10 Score: 18.70 + 12 BP = 30.70
Average w/ BP: 10.23~
FINAL SCORE: 85.68
Final Thoughts: Coming in at the end isn't really a bad thing in this roulette cause you sent lots of cool stuff dude. Though I do think our tastes aren't totally in alignment, it's not really by much. Though you threw caution to the wind in the last round and I respect that :2metal:
#1 favorite submission: Avatarium - Moonhorse
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#9. Indiscipline
The Smiths - Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want 9.0
Wow, this is short, simple, and to the point. I really like that - sometimes songs don't need to go on and on, they just need to get the message across. Beautiful little guitar licks at the end of the lyrical phrases, and the ethereal synths in the back half are exquisite. The runtime is short and the song is actually stronger for it. [+1 BP]
Pink Floyd - Summer '68 7.5
You're right... I wouldn't have guessed this is Floyd. The earliest Floyd song I know (AND like) is Echoes. I have big gaps in my knowledge of this band's catalog. This is clearly between the Syd era and the Dark Side era, or even Meddle. I really like what's going on with the horns here. At first I didn't like this song, but it's really kind of cool. I get a Beatles vibe during some of the horn bits - is that a strange comparison? It gets a little weird and spacey towards the end which is what I like from Floyd. I'm just not sure if this is something I'd listen to when I want to hear Floyd, when I could be playing Brain Damage or Run Like Hell instead.
Aphrodite's Child - It's Five O'Clock 9.1
Gorgeous. This is some 70s-sounding baby-making music, no sexy electronic beats required. Maybe it's the version I'm listening to but the recording quality is not top notch - but it lends a distinctly vintage quality to the sound that works in the Hammond organ's favor. Playlist material. What a voice, this is a treat. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 75.21 [+4 BP]
Round 10 Score: 25.60 + 6 BP = 31.60
Average w/ BP: 10.53~
FINAL SCORE: 85.74
Final Thoughts: Got quite a few unique submissions that were unlike anything else sent. Everything from prog to musical theater and classical and more. You added a heaping help of diversity to this game.
#1 favorite submission: Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill
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#8. wolfking
Omnium Gatherum - Frontiers 8.8
Very conflicted on this song. It's such a shame they use such generic growl vocals because this is a truly wonderful song outside of the cookie monster bullshit. He sounds just like Johan Hegg who sounds like a thousand other people. The crunchy groove bridging the verses and chorus is awesome, and what the lead guitar does in the chorus proper is a beautiful thing. Love the instrumental bit with the piano. Everything about this is great except those terrible vocals. Could easily be 9.3+ with cleans.
The Tea Party - Correspondences 7.3
Didn't expect this given your love for sending heavy metal. Put bluntly, this isn't amazing, but it's not bad either. It's pretty dreary and takes its time. Singer doesn't do much for me, but I do like the chorus lyric "Does it tear you apart, my love?" and a lot of what the guitar does in the back half of the song. If this is a good summary of their sound I don't think I could do a whole album because it's kind of a downer but for what it is this is an all right song.
The Night Flight Orchestra - Turn To Miami 8.1
This is not what I expected a group with this name to sound like. Big 80s vibe. Another song that reminds me of Toto. Again I'm a huge melody and chorus guy, and love a steady driving beat, and this gets close to nailing that. Sick guitar solo, smooth transition back to the hook, gets right to it. I feel like I've heard this before but I have no way of knowing. Not rushing to replay, but they're on my radar now.
Current Score: 76.02 [+5 BP]
Round 10 Score: 24.20 + 5 BP = 29.20
Average w/ BP: 9.73
FINAL SCORE: 85.75
Final Thoughts: I love that we have a similar adoration for all things Jorn. Always got some killer rock and heavy metal from you. Thanks for playing.
#1 favorite submission: Blessed By A Broken Heart - Shut Up And Rock
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#7. jingle.boy
Lighthouse - One Fine Morning 8.6
I can smell the 70s on this song. I like horns, groovy bass, and smart playing... this is nice. Total hippie rock jam. Nice piano solo, for a minute it taps into the vibe I love so much about fox capture plan, the band Nekov sent a few rounds ago. Not a whole lot to say about this - I wish classic rock radio played more stuff like this because it's funky and the bright horns add a lot of character.
April Wine - Bad Side of the Moon 7.6
Hmmm. Yeah, this isn't bad, it just doesn't have much of a vibe to me. I think it's better served as a background track for [insert activity here] than active listening, 'cause there's not a lot to chew on here. The playing is fine, there's nothing wrong with the lyrics, it just sounds like a standard old school rock song.
Triumph - Fight the Good Fight 8.1
All I know about Triumph is that I don't like the guy's voice and the riffs are boring. Most of this song doesn't sound familiar but I KNOW I've heard the chorus (fight the good fight, every moment...) before, so this probably played a lot at my old job. The solo is nice, and I like the faint synth holding down a couple notes in the background. And the guy's certainly hitting the notes. There's just something about this... It's not fast enough or heavy enough and I don't like the lyrics. But it's not bad. It's just... Triumph/10. Honestly, it's way better than the two other Triumph songs I know which annoy the shit out of me.
Current Score: 76.02 [+6 BP]
Round 10 Score: 24.30 + 6 BP = 30.30
Average w/ BP: 10.10
NEW CURRENT SCORE: 86.12
Final Thoughts: Man did I get a buttload of awesome bands from you in this roulette. You have a killer taste in prog and power metal and helped me regain a lot of enthusiasm for power metal specifically.
#1 favorite submission: Soul Secret - Behind the Curtain
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#6. Puppies_On_Acid
The Earth and I - She Abandons the Grey 6.6
I think this is another song that is just way too long for its own good. I saw this band at ProgPower last year called Oceans of Slumber and this reminds me of them: really dull during the soft bits, with sudden bursts of intensity. Though this is a bit more active, and I really enjoy the guitars in the 7 minute area where they play this slick bit over the bass. But beyond that, I struggle. Again, it's just too long for what it is.
Pendragon - Paintbox 9.5
Amazing. I love the bright synths. The vocal part at :50 that pops up throughout the song shimmers with beauty. 3:15 is where I really get into it. The bass groove at 4:05 rocks too. But the synth lead at 4:15, holy crap dude. That section is incredible, and it only gets better for another 2 minutes. I'm not saying the rest of it is bad (it's excellent, actually), but that instrumental section is magical and I wish it was longer. Playlist. [+1 BP]
Pendragon - Eraserhead 8.8
This was a bit confusing because it doesn't sound much like Paintbox. The playing is top notch all around. There's a little darkness to it that is a bit disappointing because the cheerful vibe of Paintbox is much more powerful to me. Clive Nolan's solos are awesome though, and the vibe isn't bad, it's actually quite good, I just expected more of that saccharine sound. This reminds me of bits of Steven Wilson, Opeth, Katatonia, Riverside - it's a little cold, but very good.
Current Score: 75.41 [+7 BP]
Round 10 Score: 24.90 + 8 BP = 32.90
Average w/ BP: 10.96~
FINAL SCORE: 86.37
Final Thoughts: I'm glad you took the opportunity to send several bands I wanted to hear more of: King Crimson, Marillion, Type O Negative, and lots of stuff I've never heard of. Even with stiff competition you sent several knockout tracks.
#1 favorite submission: Marillion - Neverland
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#5. TAC
Frozen Crown - Fail No More 8.2
Generic power metal, in a kind-of-good way. Sounds like another Stratoclone band, but not a bad one... The female singer is weak as hell though and the chorus suffers for it, which sucks, but the rest of the song is classic power metal done well, so maybe the singers will grow on me. I've heard about this band recently so I need to keep an eye on them.
In Victory - You Are The One 7.5
Generic power metal, in a this-could-be-worse-I-guess way. At least it has some symphonic depth to it, but not overbearing like a lot of recent bands are trying to be. It just takes a template that's been done a million times and executes it well. Not very inspired but that solo section has a lot to love and it's a good gym track...
Lux Perpetua - The Legend 8.4
Generic power metal, in a this-is-just-right way. There's absolutely nothing here that reinvents the wheel or stands out as unique in any way but it's got it all, the production, the shreddy bits, the energy, it's a nice power metal tune. Even the name of the song and band are generic as all get out yet I like this. The harpsichord and brass have a lot to do with that.
Current Score: 76.45 [+8 BP]
Round 10 Score: 24.10 + 8 BP = 32.10
Average w/ BP: 10.70
FINAL SCORE: 87.15
Final Thoughts: It boggles my mind how much heavy/power/speed metal you listen to and are aware of, but you didn't get into Blind Guardian last year. Almost every band you sent was a band even I hadn't heard of. That's nuts. Yeah man, you consistently sent new headbangers every round and that's pretty awesome to me.
#1 favorite submission: Dreamtale - Refuge From Reality
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#4. kingshmegland
Tower of Power - What Is Hip? 9.2
Let me tell ya, bud - I am SORELY lacking on this kind of music in my collection. My go-to for horns-based funky music is this British acid jazz group called Incognito, but Tower of Power is a group I've thought about for years, and this is cool as hell because this reminds me of Incognito in every way, from the female singer's voice to the horns and funky grooves in the rhythm section, with a lot more 70s Hammond in the mix. This is the kind of stuff I love to play around the house, good weekend jams. This rules, thank you for sending this group to me. [+1 BP]
Chicago - Questions 67 and 68 8.3
25 or 6 to 4, If You Leave Me Now - those are two Chicago songs I'm certain I know, and I really like them. I've wanted to explore them for a long time. This one doesn't quite hit me like If You Leave Me Now but I really like the brass section and piano together and the upbeat vibe it gives off. I should know the singer's name but don't - I like him. Maybe I should just pick up a Greatest Hits from Chicago, 'cause I have yet to be disappointed.
Thank You Scientist - Caverns 8.6
One of these songs is not like the others... Parama sent me their first album in my album roulette but this has a totally different vibe at first. It starts off nice and subdued before getting into heavier, more familiar territory. But it kind of sucks too because that guitar part in the first verse never comes back and that's SUCH a cool vibe, it's almost criminal to just abandon it and go back to the distorted riffs. The rest of the song is good, the instrumental part is totally TYS and it's a vibe nobody else seems to have, but I just wanted that first verse riff to be the glue that held this song together because it's the best part of the song. Still, it's really good.
Current Score: 76.42 [+8 BP]
Round 10 Score: 26.10 + 9 BP = 35.10
Average w/ BP: 11.70
FINAL SCORE: 88.12
Final Thoughts: The variety of music you sent alone is kickass, but what I like even more is that they're all songs you really like for one reason or another and thought I would like.
#1 favorite submission: Freaky Jelly - Nothing To Feel
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#3. Stadler
Our Lady Peace - Starseed 7.4
Did this get played on the radio? I feel like I've heard this a lot. I don't know a lot about Smashing Pumpkins but this makes me think of them. This sounds so familiar... I like the main riff. Ah, think I got it. It sounds like garage rock. Yeah, the main riff is cool, but otherwise it sounds very familiar to lots of garage/stoner rock I heard at my last job. Not bad, but not my thing.
Loverboy - Turn Me Loose 9.3
So, I was showing this song to one of my best friends the other night and he told me about one of the shows his mom saw in the 80s - Loverboy. She saw KISS, Motley Crue, GnR etc. and apparently at Loverboy she saw more drugs than anywhere else, by a long shot. If I was at a Loverboy show in their prime and they played this, yeah, I'd probably get fucking blitzed and dance my ass off. I've never heard this song in high quality before but I have heard it a thousand times on the radio. It's really cool to hear the nuances. For example I've never known there was a synth in here, or that the bass line and riffs are actually awesome. Chorus is so danceable and fun but dude, I swear, I can only picture a disco dance floor when I hear this song. No wonder my dad loves this band... You didn't sell this one with confidence and I wonder why, because this might sound cheesy to some but I think this rules. Music shouldn't be afraid to be fun. That's why I like Rhapsody. :) [+1 BP]
The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature 8.5
I like this. It's chill and groovy. It reminds me of The Doors but more fun. Love how they put the two vocal parts together at the end. This song has fun riffs but they're thankfully mixed so that they don't overpower anybody else at all and it serves the song. Definitely a hippie jam. Always felt like I should know more about this group, so this was fun.
Current Score: 76.71 [+9 BP]
Round 10 Score: 25.20 + 10 BP = 35.20
Average w/ BP: 11.73~
FINAL SCORE: 88.44
Final Thoughts: Thanks for introducing me to lots of classics and big names that I either haven't listened to or had a certain view of that you managed to shift. That includes the songs I heard on radio but only in shitty FM quality in a noisy shop. There's a whole lot to chew on in your picks. Thanks a bunch for playing, man. Top 3 - you might get partial immunity if I do another roulette.
#1 favorite submission: Rainbow - Fire Dance
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#2. Nekov
Papadosio - Vactrollio 8.2
I like this track. The ending is awesome, and I really love it up to about the 4 minute mark, but between that point and the ending, it starts to wear out its welcome. The beat and the active synth/piano stuff in the first few minutes is lovely and I kinda wish the song ended a few minutes before it really does. But this is still really nice.
Papadosio - Ear to Ear 8.5
I think of the beach when I hear this song. Really cool drumming and bass in this track. This gives off really good vibes and I like that. Good chill out music, as expected, not much more to say about it honestly.
Papadosio - Stick Figure 8.8
I think this album will be a delightful listen. This is really good. It's playful, it's upbeat, and it's got a lot of cool synths, but it doesn't leave out the electric guitar either. Seems like this album would be really worth checking out.
Current Score: 78.37 [+10 BP]
Round 10 Score: 25.50 + 10 BP = 35.50
Average w/ BP: 11.83~
FINAL SCORE: 90.20
Final Thoughts: You consistently held the first place spot for most of this roulette, and I was sure you were going to hang onto it even at the end. You also were the only one to get me to listen to a full album in the middle of the roulette with fox capture plan. It seems like almost all of your songs came out of left field from artists I've never read about anywhere online, and yet they impressed the hell out of me, so I'm really glad you played in this. You expanded my electronic music knowledge a lot with a bunch of songs that I love. You'll get partial immunity if I run another roulette.
#1 favorite submission: fox capture plan - Asian Dancer
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#1. Sacul
Emiliana Torrini - To Be Free 8.6
Still trying to understand what trip hop is. Is this trip hop? It sounds like Portishead but more electronic. I dig it. Really nice head-bobbing rhythm and she has a pleasant voice. I think I just love songs that have this beat. It's really nice.
Gorillaz - Every Planet We Reach Is Dead 8.2
Interesting tune, given that I only know Feel Good, Inc. I've never known what to make of Gorillaz since I only knew Feel Good, Inc. - this is a pleasant surprise with some meat on its bones. The grimey, jazzy vibe isn't something I expected from Gorillaz. I really like the music in the back half.
Burial - Near Dark 9.1
So, whatever genre this is, it's awesome. I enjoy the hell out of it, clearly. I have a lot of artificial lighting in my room - lava lamps, color changing LEDs behind my TV, soon to have panels up on the walls that sync to the music, etc. This is really, really good for matching that chill hippie vibe. The ghostly melodies are dope. [+1 BP]
Current Score: 77.50 [+13 BP]
Round 10 Score: 25.90 + 14 BP = 39.90
Average w/ BP: 13.30
FINAL SCORE: 90.80
Final Thoughts: You played the game well, dude. You weren't in the lead, but you consistently racked up bonus points and appealed to my newfound love of what is apparently trip-hop and chill tunes while also sending a few songs that rocked hard. That's two roulettes in a row. Congrats! If there's a third roulette, you've earned early round immunity.
#1 favorite submission: Casualties of Cool - Moon
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Roulettes & Dragons Final Results
12. Parama: 8.56 / 7.96 = 16.52
11. Elite: 8.17 / 7.90 / 7.63 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 8.76 = 50.69 [+5 BP]
10. Evermind: 7.63 / 7.23 / 9.10 / 9.03 / 9.20 / 7.70 / 8.80 / 7.83 / 8.93 / 10.23 = 85.68
9. Indiscipline: 8.06 / 7.13 / 8.93 / 8.77 / 8.40 / 8.63 / 9.26 / 7.50 / 8.53 / 10.53 = 85.74
8. wolfking: 8.40 / 8.43 / 9.43 / 8.63 / 7.80 / 8.50 / 8.30 / 8.50 / 8.03 / 9.73 = 85.75
7. jingle.boy: 8.47 / 8.57 / 8.73 / 9.23 / 8.60 / 7.10 / 9.00 / 8.66 / 7.66 / 10.10 = 86.12
6. Puppies_On_Acid: 8.73 / 8.37 / 9.43 / 8.67 / 7.76 / 8.06 / 8.23 / 6.90 / 9.26 / 10.96 = 86.37
5. TAC: 7.46 / 8.57 / 9.20 / 9.00 / 8.00 / 8.96 / 8.43 / 8.33 / 8.50 / 10.70 = 87.15
4. kingshmegland: 8.37 / 8.03 / 8.80 / 9.00 / 8.76 / 8.10 / 8.66 / 8.10 / 8.66 / 11.70 = 88.12
3. Stadler: 8.67 / 8.33 / 8.76 / 7.83 / 9.30 / 7.30 / 8.50 / 8.86 / 9.16 / 11.73 = 88.44
2. Nekov: 8.53 / 8.27 / 8.90 / 9.50 / 8.86 / 7.83 / 9.66 / 8.06 / 8.76 / 11.83 = 90.20
1. Sacul: 7.50 / 8.40 / 8.60 / 9.27 / 9.10 / 8.20 / 8.50 / 7.63 / 9.30 / 13.30 = 90.80
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well, you liked one of them :corn
ftr fun's second album is mostly crap, they sold out hard
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Mike, thanks so much for having me on your Roulette. I hope I opened up new musical avenues for you. Sharing the love of music it what it's all about.
Sacul. Congrats man! Tough fought win over a wrecking ball in these Roulettes that is Nekov.
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Yay! Top 5.
Congrats Stadler on#3 place!!!
Nekov got mugged.
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Overall I'm actually pretty happy with how I did here. Glad you enjoyed quite a few of the songs I sent. This was a fun roulette, 11/10, would narrowly dodge getting roasted by a dragon again.... :biggrin:
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Congrats Sacul, that was some bad ass last corner overtaking. And Nekov, a big friendly pat on the back. A round of drinks for everybody else.
Katt, this roulette has been a really lovely experience, and I'm sorry I have slowed down its pace for bit. I'm obviously glad you've liked some stuff I sent, but the greatest thing has been feeling like I wasn't just selecting music to be approved, but pouring new cocktails for a thirsty buddy, and what's better than that?
Cheers, pal!
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If I replace my two 5s with even average scores (for this roulette), I'm in the hunt for 3rd.
Pulled a Cliff Claven here.... Twice. :lol
Enjoy all the good tunes.
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Wow Turn Me Loose with a 9.3, that'll do me haha.
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:omg: Hell yeah :2metal:
I was really worried that I would end up in the middle of the pack this time since I started with the wrong foot and the competition was fierce :lol
Thanks Katt for running this, had fun sending bands I don't usually get the chance to send, and hope you have fun digging into all the bands we sent you here - you'll certainly have enough music for a couple of years at least.
Btw, Burial is Future Garage and Dubstep, and that record is amazing - the first electronic album I got into, and even now, the one I love the most.
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It does feel a little bit like I was mugged but it is what it is. Congrats Sacul on the win!
Katt, I'm really glad you enjoyed most of the music I sent and I hope you'll enjoy discovering more of those bands yourself. The roulettes & dragons thing you pulled off was one of a kind and super fun while it lasted, I would love to repeat it some time in the future. :smiley:
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Katt, great job, my man. Thanks for having me, and thanks for listening.
Couple thoughts:
- Parama, good call on "Transatlanticism"; good tune. I got that and Night FLight Orchestra in my roulette and was pleasantly surprised by both.
- Good call on the "Neverland" by Marillion. That's a stunning song in my opinion.
- Chicago; if you're into them you've got to dig in. I'm just starting now, and there's some good shit buried in there. Try "Feelin' Stronger Every Day"; it's kind of a good cross between the flat out playing and the more melodic, Pete Cetera stuff.
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Mike, thanks so much for having me on your Roulette. I hope I opened up new musical avenues for you. Sharing the love of music it what it's all about.
You sure did, my man. Got a lot on my plate now!
Overall I'm actually pretty happy with how I did here. Glad you enjoyed quite a few of the songs I sent. This was a fun roulette, 11/10, would narrowly dodge getting roasted by a dragon again.... :biggrin:
I'd totally be down to do another game-style roulette although I'd tighten it up for sure. :biggrin:
Katt, this roulette has been a really lovely experience, and I'm sorry I have slowed down its pace for bit. I'm obviously glad you've liked some stuff I sent, but the greatest thing has been feeling like I wasn't just selecting music to be approved, but pouring new cocktails for a thirsty buddy, and what's better than that?
All good my friend, no need to apologize. Glad you had fun. :hug:
:omg: Hell yeah :2metal:
I was really worried that I would end up in the middle of the pack this time since I started with the wrong foot and the competition was fierce :lol
Thanks Katt for running this, had fun sending bands I don't usually get the chance to send, and hope you have fun digging into all the bands we sent you here - you'll certainly have enough music for a couple of years at least.
Btw, Burial is Future Garage and Dubstep, and that record is amazing - the first electronic album I got into, and even now, the one I love the most.
I noticed that, too - you came back fairly well! Yeah I have a ton of music just from you to check out and that's great because my collection has been in dire need of electronic/chill stuff lately, this roulette was thankfully the shot in the arm it needed. Hope you play in my next for sure :corn
It does feel a little bit like I was mugged but it is what it is. Congrats Sacul on the win!
Katt, I'm really glad you enjoyed most of the music I sent and I hope you'll enjoy discovering more of those bands yourself. The roulettes & dragons thing you pulled off was one of a kind and super fun while it lasted, I would love to repeat it some time in the future. :smiley:
I've had some of your songs (and others' as well) stuck in my head since the start of the roulette. Really psyched to check out Apparat, for example, 'cause Song of Los is one of my favorite songs in the whole roulette.
Katt, great job, my man. Thanks for having me, and thanks for listening.
Couple thoughts:
- Parama, good call on "Transatlanticism"; good tune. I got that and Night FLight Orchestra in my roulette and was pleasantly surprised by both.
- Good call on the "Neverland" by Marillion. That's a stunning song in my opinion.
- Chicago; if you're into them you've got to dig in. I'm just starting now, and there's some good shit buried in there. Try "Feelin' Stronger Every Day"; it's kind of a good cross between the flat out playing and the more melodic, Pete Cetera stuff.
Thanks for playing. Loved filling in a lot of the gaps in my music from the 70s and 80s thanks to you. Chicago's on my 'deep dive' list 'cause I'm sure there's a lot of buried treasure in that discography.
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Chicago is NOT on my deep dive list! In case you were wondering Stadler! ;D
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Chicago is NOT on my deep dive list! In case you were wondering Stadler! ;D
Early Chicago should be.
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That’s taking a chance.
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Early Chicago were pioneers in music. Once Terry Kath passed away they lost their creativity.
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Without saying too much, with my first submittal I feel like I've gone far enough out on the limb. Might be moving slowly back to the trunk on the next round. :)
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Wow Turn Me Loose with a 9.3, that'll do me haha.
Exactly the fucking score it deserves. :metal
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Early Chicago were pioneers in music. Once Terry Kath passed away they lost their creativity.
Terry Kath, Top 50 guitarist. All time.
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Was he the one who accidentally shot himself in the head or was that a different band
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No that is correct. Parama, there is a great rock doc by his daughter called "The Terry Kath Experience." Worth the watch. The band members talking to his daughter breaking down shows the pain they still feel 40 years later.
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Early Chicago were pioneers in music. Once Terry Kath passed away they lost their creativity.
Those first 6 Chicago albums are all awesome!
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Early Chicago were pioneers in music. Once Terry Kath passed away they lost their creativity.
Terry Kath, Top 50 guitarist. All time.
Top 50 idiot.
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Alas, that's a way more difficult Top 50 to crack. I should know. :D
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Hey folks so I've still been listening to a lot of music from this roulette and I've added dozens and dozens of songs from the game into my normal listening playlists. I sat down a few minutes ago and tried to hammer out my top 10 absolute favorites songs from this monstrous roulette. A couple of these could change if you asked me in an hour, but I think this is really solid. (Some of my opinions on the songs have gone up and down over time, not just these top 10!)
Thrice - The Whaler (Elite, Round 4)
Rainbow - Fire Dance (Stadler, Round 9)
fox capture plan - Asian Dancer (Nekov, Round 7)
Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill (Indiscipline, Round 7)
Marillion - Neverland (Puppies_On_Acid, Round 4)
Kiev - Ariah Being (Nekov, Round 4)
Casualties of Cool - Moon (Sacul, Round 4)
Apparat - Song of Los (Nekov, Round 1)
David Bowie - Lazarus (Sacul, Round 2)
Lost In Thought - Blood Red Diamond (jingle.boy, Round 4)
Serious Black and a ton of other power metal could very easily make this top 10, but these are ones that have had the biggest impact not only the first time I heard them, but now, and they've been stuck in my head ever since I heard them. More shoutouts to Freaky Jelly (king), Daydream XI (jingle), and a lot of the Jorn stuff (wolfking). Thanks again for all the amazing songs :biggrin:
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I'm still amazed you never heard Solsbury Hill. That just be the old fart in me who listened to radio as a kid. Just a big hit for a song in 7/4 time.
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I'm still amazed you never heard Solsbury Hill. That just be the old fart in me who listened to radio as a kid. Just a big hit for a song in 7/4 time.
I'm sure I heard it years and years ago when I heard the comparisons between it and DT's Solitary Shell, but yeah, I'm surprised, too. There are lots of classics I've never really heard, Stadler and Indiscipline did a good job on that front :)
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Your wallet will be very light with all this new music to you.
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It's already lighter than air! :lol
I got my old job back so I'll finally be getting a guaranteed 40 hours every week (I didn't have a single check this year at the new gig that was even close to a normal check here, I've lost about $1500 due to being short on hours all year). So I'll finally be able to buy some music again. I still gotta buy a few 2019 releases.
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casualties of cool is so friggin' good :metal
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casualties of cool is so friggin' good :metal
That's a 5 star album right there.
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Yay! Nice to see 7th place got three shout outs. :biggrin: