The $5.98 TAC EP Roulette V.4 Final Results

[TAC]

Yeah I'm curious if you actually disliked Shake It Out or not, although I can think of a few reasons why you wouldn't like it, but I am hoping for the best.

No, I didn't dislike it all that much. I mean, I didn't love it as a song, but I couldn't do a Best/Worst list without um.. a worst song.

Picking a least favorite out of a list doesn't necessarily mean I didn't like it.



Though there's a handful of songs listed that I did not like.

[TAC]

So here's what I ended up doing with the Bonus Points for the Finals. The competition was so freaking tough for these, it was an excutiating decision. I reached out to Chad offline just to vent, but he basically just laughed at me.


I knew right off that two people were getting Bonus Points. The thing is, everyone deserved them.

Do I give out the two, and give half points to 6 people? But If I going to award the majority, I might as well just give everyone one. I didn't do that.

I ended up giving TWO additional Bonus Points this round. It was too tough to decide. That also meant a RIDICULOUSLY HARD decision on two people not getting them, and a tough decision on the rest.


I am also likely to do something I personally hate doing, and that is I am likely to do partial Results tonight. And no, it it"s not for drama or suspense. It's just that I found out my wife is taking tomorrow off, so she'll be here when I get home, meaning I may not have as much time tomorrow afternoon as I thought. 

I just have formatting of the posts to do, and I'd like to release a few tonight.

[The Walrus]

Uh, what's really more important, us or your wife?

[TAC]

Uh, what's really more important, us or your wife?

I think I've done a pretty good job of holding her off for the last month! We actually have somewhere to go tomorrow.

[The Walrus]

Uh, what's really more important, us or your wife?

I think I've done a pretty good job of holding her off for the last month! We actually have somewhere to go tomorrow.

[Evermind]

Thank you for the kind bonus point messages guys

I haven't read a lot of stories posted from Monday onward so I didn't comment much, saving them for the weekend to read.

[TAC]

Uh, what's really more important, us or your wife?

I think I've done a pretty good job of holding her off for the last month! We actually have somewhere to go tomorrow.

Pretty much 

[Sacul]

wife bad

[Stadler]

Mine: 

First Listen Impressions:

"Thank you for sharing that with me. Musically it is what it is, but this was a special listen."

"I liked the story, and I can appreciate the inspiration for it, but I have to be honest. I was a bit disppointed by the songs."

"I really think your story and concept is excellent, and while I'm not sure you have the strongest batch of songs, they are still great vehicles for your vision."

Oh, and if Katt doesn't get one of the bonus points, we all agree to whack TAC in the back of the head like the Three Stooges, and the person that got it instead hands it over.   

(I'm joking; it's TAC's decision, and I can only imagine how hard it must be.)

[Crow]

my double points song continues to not be my best 
actually surprised at Irreversible Mechanism as the worst but i'll take it

[Elite]

The Shining song is not the worst?

I continue to choose the wrong song, obviously

[Crow]

also old skin being the worst on evermind's, hhhheck off 

[Evermind]

also old skin being the worst on evermind's, hhhheck off 

Yeeeeah I expected he wouldn't like A Stutter (considered cutting it), but I thought Old Skin would do alright. My prediction is they both didn't do well.

[jingle.boy]

I was virtually certain Judgement Day would be least fave - but thought the old school metal vibe might work.

[Crow]

You're daft man.  It's brutally obvious YOU are getting points. I suspect Evermind's is the 2nd one that's the no-brainer.

Also yeah 100% on both of these lol

[jingle.boy]

So here's what I ended up doing with the Bonus Points for the Finals. The competition was so freaking tough for these, it was an excutiating decision. I reached out to Chad offline just to vent, but he basically just laughed at me.

I didn't laugh at you, I told you to "sack up".   

Also, I assume you built a spotify playlist for Lethean's?  Can you share?  Yes, I'm lazy af.

[TAC]

I didn’t. I downloaded the files and played them on my computer.

I did make a Spotify playlist for Puppies’ hour and a half long song.

[The Walrus]

So here's what I ended up doing with the Bonus Points for the Finals. The competition was so freaking tough for these, it was an excutiating decision. I reached out to Chad offline just to vent, but he basically just laughed at me.

I didn't laugh at you, I told you to "sack up".   

Also, I assume you built a spotify playlist for Lethean's?  Can you share?  Yes, I'm lazy af.

I made one yesterday so I could listen to it so you're in luck!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gWoB6P3jKEO16X379DTfH?si=nTLb9fNqSQmamMkWhei2cw

[jingle.boy]

So here's what I ended up doing with the Bonus Points for the Finals. The competition was so freaking tough for these, it was an excutiating decision. I reached out to Chad offline just to vent, but he basically just laughed at me.

I didn't laugh at you, I told you to "sack up".   

Also, I assume you built a spotify playlist for Lethean's?  Can you share?  Yes, I'm lazy af.

I made one yesterday so I could listen to it so you're in luck!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gWoB6P3jKEO16X379DTfH?si=nTLb9fNqSQmamMkWhei2cw

Not all heroes wear capes.

BTW Tim, YOU'RE daft that I Want to Die is Rich's worst song.  That is one of my favorite Myrath tunes.

[wolfking]

Well, in these lists, sometimes a few songs get the same score, high or low, and I just pick one for the Best/Worst post.

This. And also, especially in this round the double-points song will only make a very small difference because we have so many songs!

Also:

Wolfking
Worst: Sepultura – Arise

Definitely not surprising. That was a bold choice, my man.

And yeah Katt, yours may not have a "plot" as such but the emotional resonance and narrative are really powerful and I'm pretty sure you're getting a bonus point. And even in the incredibly unlikely event that you weren't already getting one, you definitely will be now that we're all pressuring Tim.

It's a brilliant thrash classic.  Also Tim was sent Stronger Than Hate in his last roulette and he quite liked it.  I think it got an 8.5.  I thought he would like the thrashiness of it.

[Sacul]

A little surprised 1970 is the best song but considering how hard it rocks it makes sense

[ariich]

Well, in these lists, sometimes a few songs get the same score, high or low, and I just pick one for the Best/Worst post.

This. And also, especially in this round the double-points song will only make a very small difference because we have so many songs!

Also:

Wolfking
Worst: Sepultura – Arise

Definitely not surprising. That was a bold choice, my man.

And yeah Katt, yours may not have a "plot" as such but the emotional resonance and narrative are really powerful and I'm pretty sure you're getting a bonus point. And even in the incredibly unlikely event that you weren't already getting one, you definitely will be now that we're all pressuring Tim.

It's a brilliant thrash classic.  Also Tim was sent Stronger Than Hate in his last roulette and he quite liked it.  I think it got an 8.5.  I thought he would like the thrashiness of it.

It's an iconic tune for sure, I just don't see Sepultura being Tim's sort of thing. But what do I know, maybe this still scored high and you're cruising to victory!

[TAC]

The thing about Sepultura is that I find the vocals awful. Really bad.  And I’m not a fan of that razor thin guitar riffing. I’ve never been able to get into them.

[LudwigVan]

God I love Sepultura.  For classic thrash, they beat Slayer and Megadeth.  Maybe on par with Metallica.

[wolfking]

8. Senecadawg2...Sepultura - Stronger That Hate

"Indiscipline sent this."

This was a great choice. Nice old school thrash. I've never gotten into Sepultura because of the vocals. But I may have to go back and give them a solid look. This is rifftastic.

Meh.  I just remembered this from the last roulette.  I guess that put me into a false sense of security in sending them.  This is a pretty positive statement.

[wolfking]

Well, in these lists, sometimes a few songs get the same score, high or low, and I just pick one for the Best/Worst post.

This. And also, especially in this round the double-points song will only make a very small difference because we have so many songs!

Also:

Wolfking
Worst: Sepultura – Arise

Definitely not surprising. That was a bold choice, my man.

And yeah Katt, yours may not have a "plot" as such but the emotional resonance and narrative are really powerful and I'm pretty sure you're getting a bonus point. And even in the incredibly unlikely event that you weren't already getting one, you definitely will be now that we're all pressuring Tim.

It's a brilliant thrash classic.  Also Tim was sent Stronger Than Hate in his last roulette and he quite liked it.  I think it got an 8.5.  I thought he would like the thrashiness of it.

It's an iconic tune for sure, I just don't see Sepultura being Tim's sort of thing. But what do I know, maybe this still scored high and you're cruising to victory!

How about a tie and an EP sudden death round? 

Seriously though, it should be close but I reckon you may have me.

[TAC]

God I love Sepultura.  For classic thrash, they beat Slayer and Megadeth.  Maybe on par with Metallica.

Only took you 99 pages to chime in. 

[ariich]

How about a tie and an EP sudden death round? 

Bring it on.

Are we still overlooking Chad..?

[wolfking]

How about a tie and an EP sudden death round? 

Bring it on.

Are we still overlooking Chad..?

Tim can make that call. 

[Crow]

Congrats ariich!

[TAC]

8. Senecadawg2...Sepultura - Stronger That Hate

"Indiscipline sent this."

This was a great choice. Nice old school thrash. I've never gotten into Sepultura because of the vocals. But I may have to go back and give them a solid look. This is rifftastic.

Meh.  I just remembered this from the last roulette.  I guess that put me into a false sense of security in sending them.  This is a pretty positive statement.

Huh. I’ll have to compare. I must’ve liked it.

[Elite]

Oh. I didn’t win? Bummer!

[wolfking]

8. Senecadawg2...Sepultura - Stronger That Hate

"Indiscipline sent this."

This was a great choice. Nice old school thrash. I've never gotten into Sepultura because of the vocals. But I may have to go back and give them a solid look. This is rifftastic.

Meh.  I just remembered this from the last roulette.  I guess that put me into a false sense of security in sending them.  This is a pretty positive statement.

Huh. I’ll have to compare. I must’ve liked it.

It's all good mate.  One thing I thought you would have liked was the riffs, but it's sweet.

[romdrums]

First Listen Impressions:

"I liked the story, and I can appreciate the inspiration for it, but I have to be honest. I was a bit disppointed by the songs."

"Really different, but pleasurable. I didn't expect that."

"I really think your story and concept is excellent, and while I'm not sure you have the strongest batch of songs, they are still great vehicles for your vision."

I have a feeling one of these is mine.  Hoping for the second one.

[wolfking]

Congrats ariich!

haha WTF?  Did I miss the results?