https://images2.imgbox.com/fb/21/j4kxB0LG_o.jpg
#50'TIL THE COWS COME HOMEfrom Protest Songs (1989)Points: 76Votes: 5 (0)Youtube audio
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Tuesday, 17 March 2020 21:53 (four years ago) link
Choosing period-matched band portraits is amusing when the composition, recording and/or actual commercial release were so often a decade apart. :)
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Tuesday, 17 March 2020 22:18 (four years ago) link
this one is unremarkable imo
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Tuesday, 17 March 2020 22:31 (four years ago) link
https://images2.imgbox.com/c2/be/l0kE7eRu_o.jpg
#49EARTH, THE STORY SO FARfrom Let's Change the World with Music (2009)Points: 77Votes: 5 (0)Youtube audio
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Tuesday, 17 March 2020 22:40 (four years ago) link
I quipped in the other thread that many of my selections were hovering precariously around #50. That only became more true with late voting. But with "Earth" it wasn't even vaguely a contender until the final few ballots. High-five later voters!
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Tuesday, 17 March 2020 22:55 (four years ago) link
https://images2.imgbox.com/2f/42/51CVXVhM_o.jpg
#48KNOCK ON WOODfrom From Langley Park to Memphis (1988)Points: 79Votes: 5 (0)Youtube audio
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Tuesday, 17 March 2020 23:11 (four years ago) link
the synth soundscape of "earth" is wonderful, i voted for it
― ufo, Tuesday, 17 March 2020 23:37 (four years ago) link
https://images2.imgbox.com/8d/36/JN6lRU1P_o.jpeg
#47WHEN THE ANGELSfrom Steve McQueen (1985)Points: 79Votes: 7 (0)Youtube audio
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Tuesday, 17 March 2020 23:49 (four years ago) link
First one of mine to place!
I think I have a good chance of having everything I voted for place. I only submitted a 20-track ballot, and all but two of my tracks are from 1985-90.
― Maria Edgelord (cryptosicko), Tuesday, 17 March 2020 23:54 (four years ago) link
wow this feels low
― ufo, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 00:02 (four years ago) link
Question: Now that we have the first SM/TWG song appearance, what is the consensus on a cover such as 'He'll Have to Go'? I think it's a great version, but didn't place it on my ballot because it is a cover. Probably should have asked this on the earlier thread.
― righteousmaelstrom, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 00:11 (four years ago) link
It's pretty good! Their one and only (commercially released) cover, come to think of it?! Maybe I'm forgetting something...
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 00:29 (four years ago) link
https://images2.imgbox.com/4b/39/d1fCR5Fd_o.jpg
#46I NEVER PLAY BASKETBALL NOWfrom Swoon (1984)Points: 84Votes: 5 (0)Youtube audio
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 00:35 (four years ago) link
Love this one! Not sure if I placed it high enough.
Great lines too!
It joins the list of things I'll miss,Like fencing foils and lovely girlsI'll never kiss
― righteousmaelstrom, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 00:41 (four years ago) link
One Swoon track that didn't receive (or really need) any help from me, IIRC. Nice.
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 00:44 (four years ago) link
A great song with so many unexpected twists. That second half of Swoon is so good and constantly surprises me.
― kitchen person, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 00:54 (four years ago) link
Kind of the apex of McAloon's complex chord structures; I like this instructional video showing all the changes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgMnIW8BChE
― aphoristical, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 00:55 (four years ago) link
xps
“Streets of Laredo” is a cover!
― Maria Edgelord (cryptosicko), Wednesday, 18 March 2020 01:02 (four years ago) link
Oh yeah!
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 01:04 (four years ago) link
https://images2.imgbox.com/fd/a4/2IAgPib1_o.jpg
#45PRISONER OF THE PASTfrom Andromeda Heights (1997)Points: 85Votes: 6 (0)Youtube: original promo video
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 01:19 (four years ago) link
"knock on wood" is way too fuckin low y'all
― mellon collie and the infinite bradness (BradNelson), Wednesday, 18 March 2020 01:23 (four years ago) link
I'm conscious that at some point only the antipodean contingent and some northern hemisphere insomniacs will be tuning in. If anyone comes to feel strongly that I should pause I will happily do so. :)
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 01:24 (four years ago) link
this only reinforces that "when the angels" was shockingly low
― ufo, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 01:38 (four years ago) link
https://images2.imgbox.com/10/68/eaQoXNIx_o.jpg
#44PARIS SMITHfrom Jordan: The Comeback (1990)Points: 88Votes: 6 (0)Youtube audio
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 01:54 (four years ago) link
didn't vote for it, but like everything on jordan, it can devastate me if i look at it the right way
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Wednesday, 18 March 2020 01:59 (four years ago) link
i voted for knock on wood, such a creepy vibe. the groove reminds me of xtc, a bit.
"Paris Smith" has risen markedly in my estimation during this exercise. Somehow took until 2020 to make much of an impression! *blushes*
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:04 (four years ago) link
I voted for both of these. Not sure what to say about "Prisoner of the Past" other than that I love the horns, while "Paris Smith" makes it almost entirely on the strength of its chorus (which I included on my lyric ballot).
― Maria Edgelord (cryptosicko), Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:12 (four years ago) link
https://images2.imgbox.com/14/f1/T5TKL50n_o.png
#43WICKED THINGSfrom Protest Songs (1989)Points: 99Votes: 6 (0)Youtube audio
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:18 (four years ago) link
don't you grow up a snob
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:20 (four years ago) link
Fun now wondering if/where some choices will appear. Like Bearpark. Happy that others rated Til the Cows. There's a gentle almost wistfulness to that chorus that makes it a fave on that album.
― the body of a spider... (scampering alpaca), Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:32 (four years ago) link
The first first-place vote here. I'll go through to #41 then give it a rest...
https://images2.imgbox.com/30/c8/jypSxAne_o.jpg
#42THE END OF THE AFFAIRfrom Protest Songs (1989)Points: 102Votes: 5 (1)Youtube audio
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:40 (four years ago) link
probably should have voted for this one, certainly the best from its period and baffling that it was only a b-side
― ufo, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:42 (four years ago) link
My one Protest Sings vote. A lot of that album feels demo-y, to me, but that’s one song where the lack of adornment fits the song’s hesitant tone.
― Maria Edgelord (cryptosicko), Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:43 (four years ago) link
yeah i really should have voted for "end of the affair"
― ufo, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:43 (four years ago) link
Whoops!
from "Prisoner of the Past" single (1997)
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:44 (four years ago) link
(referring to “Wicked Things,” of course)
― Maria Edgelord (cryptosicko), Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:44 (four years ago) link
Yeah, “The End of the Affair” is the clear highlight of their ‘97 output. I would never have heard of it if not for this poll—so, thanks!
― Maria Edgelord (cryptosicko), Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:46 (four years ago) link
Damn, messed up the Youtube link too:
The End of the Affair
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:48 (four years ago) link
'The End of the Affair' was ny number one - was worried if it was going to make it.
― aphoristical, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:49 (four years ago) link
I actually though, as I posted that, "aphoristical, at least, probably isn't asleep." LOL
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 02:54 (four years ago) link
https://images2.imgbox.com/bd/24/QFt1U7c0_o.jpg
#41ELEGANCEfrom Swoon (1984)Points: 102Votes: 6 (0)Youtube audio
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 03:16 (four years ago) link
I'll leave it at that for a while. I'll resume when it's Wednesday in more places.
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 03:18 (four years ago) link
Enjoying the results so far. Elegance is another Swoon highlight. Paris Smith ended up in my top 10 and seems to creep up my favourite Jordan songs every time I play it. Prisoner Of The Past is a nice tune, I just could never get on with the brass though. It made the song sound instantly dated when it came out.
― kitchen person, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 03:23 (four years ago) link
The story so far-ah-ah-ah Points Votes #1 Votes41 Elegance Swoon (1984) 102 6 042 The End Of The Affair B-Side (1997) 102 5 143 Wicked Things PS (1989) 99 6 044 Paris Smith JTC {1990) 88 6 045 A Prisoner of the Past AH (1997) 85 6 046 I Never Play Basketball Now Swoon (1984) 84 5 047 When the Angels SMc (1985) 79 7 048 Knock on Wood FLPTM (1988) 79 5 049 Earth: The Story So Far LCtWwM (2009) 77 5 050 Til the Cows Come Home PS (1989) 76 5 051 Donna Summer B-side (1984) 75 6 052 Billy C/R (2013) 74 4 053 Cornfield Ablaze TG&OS (2001) 71 5 054 God Watch Over You LCtWwM (2009) 68 5 055 Diana PS (1989) 65 4 056 Weightless AH (1997) 64 4 057= Machine Gun Ibiza JTC {1990) 62 4 057= One of the Broken JTC {1990) 62 4 059 Couldn't Bear to Be Special Swoon (1984) 61 6 060 Tiffanys PS (1989) 59 3 0
41 Elegance Swoon (1984) 102 6 042 The End Of The Affair B-Side (1997) 102 5 143 Wicked Things PS (1989) 99 6 044 Paris Smith JTC {1990) 88 6 045 A Prisoner of the Past AH (1997) 85 6 046 I Never Play Basketball Now Swoon (1984) 84 5 047 When the Angels SMc (1985) 79 7 048 Knock on Wood FLPTM (1988) 79 5 049 Earth: The Story So Far LCtWwM (2009) 77 5 050 Til the Cows Come Home PS (1989) 76 5 051 Donna Summer B-side (1984) 75 6 052 Billy C/R (2013) 74 4 053 Cornfield Ablaze TG&OS (2001) 71 5 054 God Watch Over You LCtWwM (2009) 68 5 055 Diana PS (1989) 65 4 056 Weightless AH (1997) 64 4 057= Machine Gun Ibiza JTC {1990) 62 4 057= One of the Broken JTC {1990) 62 4 059 Couldn't Bear to Be Special Swoon (1984) 61 6 060 Tiffanys PS (1989) 59 3 0
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 07:29 (four years ago) link
Okay, I'll endeavour to drop 10 more over the next 6 hours or so. Mostly much later on, but here's one for now:
https://images2.imgbox.com/b2/f2/NTaFJplS_o.jpg
#40GREEN ISAACfrom Swoon (1984)Points: 107Votes: 8 (0)Youtube audio
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 08:02 (four years ago) link
I guess this should really be labelled "Green Isaac I". "GI II" did receive 2 points which are not included here. Rest assured that combining their points would not have changed this ranking. LOL.
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 08:17 (four years ago) link
https://images2.imgbox.com/15/0f/yYQ27Cho_o.jpg
#39JORDAN: THE COMEBACKfrom Jordan: The Comeback (1990)Points: 110Votes: 6 (0)Youtube audio
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 10:14 (four years ago) link
https://images2.imgbox.com/8a/74/Sa1hVXKq_o.jpg
#38HEY MANHATTAN!from From Langley Park to Memphis (1988)Points: 110Votes: 7 (0)Youtube: original promo video
― Nag! Nag! Nag!, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 11:07 (four years ago) link
"jordan: the comeback" is such an odd track with the spoken word elvis impression in the verses and the endless repetition of the chorus, but what a great chorus! i still don't really understand what the track is supposed to be about though - there's elvis obviously, secretly alive and planning a comeback? and jordan is the river jordan of biblical importance right? but i'm not sure what it's supposed to symbolis and looking that up doesn't really provide any clear answers that relate to the track, so how all that fits together i have no clue. a lot of the lyrics on this album are like that for me - there's american iconography and religious references but thrown together in a way that's intriguing but i have no idea how to make sense of.
"hey manhattan" just missed my ballot but listening now i think i should have voted for it after all
― ufo, Wednesday, 18 March 2020 11:31 (four years ago) link