ariich's Song Roulette - all done

[Dr. DTVT]

Well, I backed out of two choices, and of course when I find the song I REALLY want to send, it's not on youtube or grooveshark.  ugh...

[Gorille85]

You could always upload it somewhere.

[ariich]

That's happened to me a few times as well. PM the artist and song title and I'll see if it's on Spotify.

[Dr. DTVT]

I found something else that will suffice...and I'll skirt the rules because the song is 7:59 long 

[antigoon]

YES. I FUCKING KNEW YOU'D LOVE THEM! Sigh No More may be my favorite album of 2010 and I've only had it for about two weeks

Edit: oh God, I'm going to have such a hard time with the epics round. Two questions: 1 - Does it have to be "an epic," or can it just evoke the feeling of being epic? 2 - Can it be a live track?

Edit #2: Third question - Will you hate me if I send in something less than ten minutes, but over eight?

[sonatafanica]

1 point - Sonatafanica
Bright Eyes - Take it Easy (Love Nothing)

You should be ashamed of yourself.


I'll send my next entry today at some point.

[antigoon]

Why did you send him THAT Bright Eyes song?

[ariich]

Edit: oh God, I'm going to have such a hard time with the epics round. Two questions: 1 - Does it have to be "an epic," or can it just evoke the feeling of being epic?

The most important thing is that it has the epic feel, although I'd like it to be at least 10 minutes if possible!

2 - Can it be a live track?

Absolutely!

Edit #2: Third question - Will you hate me if I send in something less than ten minutes, but over eight?

I won't hate you, but I might penalise you slightly...

You should be ashamed of yourself.

You should send better songs.

Seriously though, it was a good song, it just didn't grab me as much as the rest of them!

[sonatafanica]

Why did you send him THAT Bright Eyes song?

Because it's a good song.

[ariich]

Have to say dude, I think that stuff works better in the context of an album. I'm listening through Digital Ash at the moment and I'm liking it quite a lot. The sadder songs in particular (Gold Mine Gutted and Down in a Rabbit Hole) have a really great mood to them!

[sonatafanica]

Oh, so NOW it's good, after the rankings are done 

[ariich]

Well, for a start the rankings were based on the songs alone. Also, I'm 6 tracks in and that's my least favourite so far.

Down in a Rabbit Hole is my favourite so far, it's awesome!

After this album I think I'm going to check out the sister record as well; how does that compare?

[sonatafanica]

Well, for a start the rankings were based on the songs alone. Also, I'm 6 tracks in and that's my least favourite so far.

Down in a Rabbit Hole is my favourite so far, it's awesome!

After this album I think I'm going to check out the sister record as well; how does that compare?

I'd say they're both equally amazing. I'm Wide Awake... is more folk oriented, at least in instrumentation. It also doesn't make you think about death as much, but it's equally sad.

And I was thinking of sending Down in a Rabbit Hole, but then I was like, nah, he wouldn't like that right off the bat 

[ariich]

And I was thinking of sending Down in a Rabbit Hole, but then I was like, nah, he wouldn't like that right off the bat 

Well, now you have a better idea of my tastes at least.

I'm currently loving the instrumentation in I Believe in Symmetry. Even though you may have come bottom that round, thanks for introducing me to this band!

[sonatafanica]

 

[ariich]

Oh man there are so many good songs on this album. You made the same mistake I did when I sent Joe a River Empires song, picking entirely the wrong one to introduce someone with.

EDIT: Devil in the Details - Ship in a Bottle is such a great two-punch.

[sonatafanica]

Conor Oberst does not know how to write a bad song.

[antigoon]

I'm Wide Awake It's Morning is approximately 8 million times better than Digital Ash.

Just sayin'

[antigoon]

Took a huge risk for the epic round.

[ariich]

I'm Wide Awake It's Morning is approximately 8 million times better than Digital Ash.

Just sayin'

I really liked both, but actually I think on first listen Digital Ash slightly steals it for me. I'm Wide Awake... was also great, but Digital Ash had more variety in instrumentation.

By the way, well done on winning the award for cockiest PM title.

[antigoon]

I'm Wide Awake It's Morning is approximately 8 million times better than Digital Ash.

Just sayin'

I really liked both, but actually I think on first listen Digital Ash slightly steals it for me. I'm Wide Awake... was also great, but Digital Ash had more variety in instrumentation.

You animal! OK, I have a confession. I've only listened to Digital Ash a few times a few years ago. I didn't dig it that much, whereas I'm Wide Awake It's Morning is one of my favorite records ever. I'll give it another spin.


Edit: Oh crap I just saw Orcus' submission. I was actually thinking about sending that song

[ariich]

What are the chances of that happening in an open round?!

Ah well, I'm giving the album a listen now.

[antigoon]

Yeah, that would've been pretty nuts. So I listened to Digital Ash again. It's no I'm Wide Awake It's Morning but, then again, few records are I enjoyed it.

[ariich]

Bumpity.

Just waiting on Round 2 submissions from Portrucci and orcus.

[Dr. DTVT]

ariich,

I didn't see anything like it, but have you thought about instituting a rule that says any band that gets at least 3 points in a round cannot be used again?  It would prevent people from sending more of the same.

[ariich]

I hadn't, but it's not a bad idea at all. From now on, that's a rule!

[sonatafanica]

Sweet, so I can send in some Bright Eyes again 

[orcus116]

Sent round 2. Oh god such a gamble. It sucks that you have a 10 minute min on the epic round.

[antigoon]

Sweet, so I can send in some Bright Eyes again 

not before I do! *maniacal laugh*

[ariich]

Sweet, so I can send in some Bright Eyes again 

Nope, because I've listened to two of their albums and rated them above 3 stars.

[Dr. DTVT]

so, this guy made a song that lasts over 4 days...guess what song you're getting ariich?

Don't worry, you'll have time to listen before Joe finishes.

[ariich]

so, this guy made a song that lasts over 4 days...guess what song you're getting ariich?

Don't worry, you'll have time to listen before Joe finishes.

By the way I have all the songs now, had a listen through once but it'll probably be another couple of days before I'm able to soak them in enough.

They were all quirky... some more than others.

[Ultimetalhead]

Mine's the quirkiest. I'd like to see anything top it.

[ariich]

Mine's the quirkiest. I'd like to see anything top it.

There's one in particular that stands out as the quirkiest of the lot. It's just... well, you'll see when I post the write-ups.

[antigoon]

Mine's not an extravagantly quirky song but the fact that it's plain awesome should make up for that.