Bolsters™ The Roulette, v2 ★ THE CONCLUSION ★

[Bolsters]

If you aren't familiar with them, I do recommend checking them out, because they are one of my favorite groups in mainstream alt-pop right now.

Anything that gets pink or better is on the list. Some things that were not awarded stars are on it too.

[splent]

Sent. Let me know if you've heard it.

[Bolsters]

Sent. Let me know if you've heard it.

Nope, you're good.

[jingle.boy]

I'm gonna go all Chuck Norris on you guys, and send an multi-vocalist song that is an instrumental.   

[Bolsters]

I'm gonna go all Chuck Norris on you guys, and send an multi-vocalist song that is an instrumental.   

[splent]

I'm gonna go all Chuck Norris on you guys, and send an multi-vocalist song that is an instrumental.   

[bl5150]

Not a ballad is it Chad ? 

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

Sent.

[Tomislav95]

Sent.

[Bolsters]

Nice, I've got six in already.

[Evermind]

Evermind - Scorpions - Humanity
Two diamond stars in a row...has your second conquest begun? Perhaps it has.

Perhaps it indeed has! I certainly hope so. Glad you liked the song.

I'll excuse the ending as you suggested since you mentioned that this was a concept album, so I'm guessing it will make sense when I listen to the album.

It won't, but I already got the diamond star for the song, so who cares. The album is killer though, I definitely recommend it.

Regarding Border Reiver, well, this makes sense. I didn't really know you favor celtic influence and not strongly opposed to the country style at the time (otherwise I'd probably sent the title track from Privateering), and I was biased because Dream of the Drowned Submariner is probably my favourite Knopfler solo song. Border Reiver is my second favourite from Get Lucky though, my favourite song being So Far From the Clyde. I'm happy for Tomislav scoring a silver star with this song - especially since he didn't get to beat me in this round. Otherwise I would've been pissed off.

I definitely liked Mattador - Tired more than you (I rated it 9.5 and this is one of those ratings I'm sure about), but I can't complain about it. I just need someone to send another inferior ballad. Maybe Chad will send Fly to the Angels while he's at it. I could really use this pearl star.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 - Landon Tewers - Ma and Pa

• When you first sent this, I thought the band name was a piss-take of "London Towers" but apparently that's the guy's name.

This actually made me laugh when I read it on the train.

Regarding the stars: I think the amount of people claiming the bonus starts in particular category really matters. I think if there's only one guy in the category it's between silver and pink cost-wise, and if, say, there are four or five people in the category, it's worth less than bronze. It would add some value and purpose for picking the proper strategy. And I think the pearl star is worth a lot too. That's why I'm screwed in ruby category, but still hold a decent chance in the sapphire one.

I have a few songs I could send, but I need to listen to them a few times to pick one - and I'm really busy with rounding up my listens to EPs sent in my roulette, and other stuff too. I'm afraid I won't be able to send until tomorrow's evening, which is ~24-27 hours from now on. Sorry guys.

[Tomislav95]

Regarding Border Reiver, well, this makes sense. I didn't really know you favor celtic influence and not strongly opposed to the country style at the time (otherwise I'd probably sent the title track from Privateering), and I was biased because Dream of the Drowned Submariner is probably my favourite Knopfler solo song. Border Reiver is my second favourite from Get Lucky though, my favourite song being So Far From the Clyde. I'm happy for Tomislav scoring a silver star with this song - especially since he didn't get to beat me in this round. Otherwise I would've been pissed off.

I almost went with Kingdom of Gold from Privateering. Think I made good choice with Border Reiver though.

[Crow]

in god we trust is probably my second-favorite off shiny-eyed babies but the whole album is pretty good.

[Evermind]

Regarding Border Reiver, well, this makes sense. I didn't really know you favor celtic influence and not strongly opposed to the country style at the time (otherwise I'd probably sent the title track from Privateering), and I was biased because Dream of the Drowned Submariner is probably my favourite Knopfler solo song. Border Reiver is my second favourite from Get Lucky though, my favourite song being So Far From the Clyde. I'm happy for Tomislav scoring a silver star with this song - especially since he didn't get to beat me in this round. Otherwise I would've been pissed off.

I almost went with Kingdom of Gold from Privateering. Think I made good choice with Border Reiver though.

I honestly think Kindgom of Gold would've failed. It's probably my second favourite song from Privateering (after Submariner), but it seems Dave doesn't like Mark's voice and I think this ballad would've ended up in "good but nothing special category". Definitely good choice with Border Reiver. 

[splent]

I think you are right about the stars, Ruslan. However, I think that's where the pearl stars really come into play. I think a pearl star may be worth at least as much as if only one person were under a category, if not more. There's a risk there.

I'm holding off on my last star until closer to the end. I want a pearl star. I'm in 2nd place in two of the categories

[Evermind]

I'm holding off on my last star until closer to the end. I want a pearl star. I'm in 2nd place in two of the categories

Yeah, I'm not sending my third star-worthy song until the Round 7 or probably Round 8. I've got a fair chance for pearl in ballad category, but you never know, someone can screw me over with one well-placed ballad entry. The last rounds will probably be insane and full of mind games on those bonuses.

I've got to say, I really like this whole idea about bonus themes and stars.

[Train of Naught]

I too have planned my 2nd and 3rd bonuses for round 7 and 8 and I already know the songs. I hope we get like a short period of time where we can predict the final results between round 8 results and the final standings. This final round is going to be awesome.

Of course, there's a good chance of me not even being around by the time it arrives but we'll see past that

[Sacul]

in god we trust is probably my second-favorite off shiny-eyed babies but the whole album is pretty good.

Probably my third favourite, but yeah, the album is excellent - can't wait for the new one. Also, seeing Tyrias submit the band on roulettes makes me quite happy 

[Tyrias]

Nice, I'll gladly take the gold star for that one. It is one excellent song.

I'll send for this round soon, still deciding which particular song to send from the artist.

I have one more bonus round fixed in my head, and the other one I have an idea for, but I'm not sure if I still want that bonus category because there's quite a bit of competition already.

[Crow]

in god we trust is probably my second-favorite off shiny-eyed babies but the whole album is pretty good.

Probably my third favourite, but yeah, the album is excellent - can't wait for the new one. Also, seeing Tyrias submit the band on roulettes makes me quite happy 

i'm so mad that it's coming out in may because i've been stuck buying new releases every month for a while now, how awful
maybe i'll get the new hammock alongside it. dunno. didn't think the new hammock was all that great honestly, alright enough but eh

[Tyrias]

Bent Knee are releasing a new album? Nice, I'll have to check that out.

[Sacul]

I still have to check new hammock, I quite liked the singles.

And yes Tyrias, they are - check the avant-garde thread for some info and the new single 

[Crow]

i sort of like hammock at their most weightless and ethereal, which is not the direction they took on the new album. i mean sure there are tracks like that but there's a lot more tracks similar to the more upbeat ones on departure songs.
i mean it's still a hammock album tho so it's still gorgeous, but 

[splent]

I too have planned my 2nd and 3rd bonuses for round 7 and 8 and I already know the songs. I hope we get like a short period of time where we can predict the final results between round 8 results and the final standings. This final round is going to be awesome.

Of course, there's a good chance of me not even being around by the time it arrives but we'll see past that

I hope so, you are standing in my way for a pearl

I'm holding off on my last star until closer to the end. I want a pearl star. I'm in 2nd place in two of the categories

Yeah, I'm not sending my third star-worthy song until the Round 7 or probably Round 8. I've got a fair chance for pearl in ballad category, but you never know, someone can screw me over with one well-placed ballad entry. The last rounds will probably be insane and full of mind games on those bonuses.

I've got to say, I really like this whole idea about bonus themes and stars.

Yep, that definitely influenced my submission

[Bolsters]

I hope we get like a short period of time where we can predict the final results between round 8 results and the final standings.

Yes, I was planning on doing this. I will probably give out some hints regarding the stars and scoring during rounds 7 and 8, aswell.

[Train of Naught]

Cool, you've been pretty much no help with the question in Evermind's roulette, hoped to get some sneaky info from there too but 'No.' could've just meant "No, I can't confirm anything". I like the mystery behind it all though.

Oh yeah, sent yesterday. If I get a coal star, Parama is to blame, and if I get a positive result it was all me

[Bolsters]

I've revealed a few things already and I may reveal some more things before Round 7, if you ask the right questions.

[Evermind]

Alright, it turned out I was really busy (and I still am) with my roulette. Would it be alright if I send the song tomorrow? I'm sorry for holding this up but I just didn't have any time to pick out the song.

I seriously apologize for the delay.

[Bolsters]

Sure.

[Evermind]

Okay, sent. Sorry for the delay, hopefully won't happen again.

Not too confident this time around, but I wanted to send this band in this roulette and now seemed like a good time. We'll see how it goes!

[Bolsters]

I'll start listening later tonight. For now, here is the first blurred image:



There's only one bonus star being awarded this round, a garnet star.

[Evermind]

The one I'm sure in is James Blake - Retrogade.

I think some of the bands are Thrice (Beggars?) and Xandria. Also could be Chelsea Wolfe.

[Crow]

is the third one ihsahn?

[Sacul]

is the third one ihsahn?

It really looks like it

First one is Eisley - Mr Moon. Fourth might be Chelsea Wolfe but I don't recognise the song.

[Evermind]

I'm pretty sure it doesn't look like Insahn. I'd say the second letter is L.