Re: Fantaverse Top 100 Songs of All Time (THREAD #7): #40-#31
Posted: June 12th, 2010, 7:16 am
Congrats, SS, you are a music God. I was hoping I'd win with only 7 correct guesses, but what can I expect from the guy who guessed my Explosions in the Sky song with a minimal amount of info? I'm also surprised that very few of you guessed that I had picked Needle in the Hay. I'm an unashamed indie kid for gawd's sake! I'm curious to see what songs you guys attributed to me and why.
Shrykespeare: KMFDM, “Juke Joint Jezebel” (1995) I guessed this CORRECTLY. Why? Well because you hav appreciated Rammstien-like industrial metal that others have chosen, and there is an 80's vibe to this song (also, I had assigned most other people to songs, so you just kinda slotted into this. I was also considering Baggy Trousers and the Garbage song as your pick). Didn't like the song much myself, I'm not into music that seems to want to scare you.
NSpan: The Band, “The Weight” - Sorry, pal, but I guessed this INCORRECTLY. But I was torn, really torn between this and The Who's Bargain. But Looking at the overall list I felt that W's liking of classic rock and country meant that The Weight was his pick. Also, I wrongly felt you'd pick a lesser known Band song if you were to pick one. I'll never call you a snob again. Actually, I never called you one in the first place. I love this song, it's a real classic that most people around here know. Great vocals, and just a catchy, sunny song.
Geezer: Bad Religion, “Sorrow” - Guessed this CORRECTLY. This was actually the easiest pick after UDM. A pop-punk song with lyrics about father issues? There was no doubt there. Not that I mean to demean you in any way, but you're taste has been the most definied across this Top 100 project. The song wasn't bad, kinda like Green Day (again), only better. And now I can add to my armoury of musical snobbery to tell my friends who are Green Day fans that "they just want to be Bad Religion". Thanks!
becs: Garbage, “#1 Crush” - Guessed this CORRECTLY. You're a tough one to figure out musically, Becs, but it was its place on Romeo and Juliet (a film that resonated more with a female audience more than male, I imagine), and your positive response to SS's Garbage song that made me take a stab. Oh, and also I did take a glance at the previews some of you made at the end of the last thread to confirm my guesses! This song isn't bad, it certainly feels more like a mood piece than a song I could listen to. It's got a kind of sultry, sexy tone to it. Good beat too.
undeadmonkey: Shakira (feat. Wyclef Jean), “Hips Don't Lie” - Guessed this CORRECTLY. Obviously. For a second it seemed almost too obvious, but nah, who else would pick Shakira? But you won't be getting any shit from me, as far as pop music goes this song is actually quite nice, and the lyrics are actually not bad. There's some thought put into them as opposed to the usual bland half-baked metaphors about love, lust, or loss.
leestu: Madness, “Baggy Trousers” (1980) - Guessed this CORRECTLY. But it was a tough one. You could have easily chosen Paint it Black or Shadowplay. But you know your early 80's music and your preview helped me seal the deal. I'm not a big fan of Madness, they had a few fun songs but fun just isn't enough to make my appreciation active. The video makes it a tad more enjoyable.
Buscemi: The Who, “Bargain” - Damn, Boosch, you're a hard one to figure out. I guessed this INCORRECTLY. Lately you've been diluting your mix of movie-related songs and novelty tunes with classic alt rock and indie singles, so it was impossible to know which song was yours. I went with The Rolling Stones, because it's a great, well known song that was used at the end of Full Metal Jacket. Alas, I was wrong. This is a pretty good song, though, probably one of the better Who songs that has been posted. At least it's not as long and excessive.
silversurfer: Joy Division, “Shadowplay” - After some doubt, I guessed this CORRECTLY. Why? Because you're a man of impeccable taste, that's why. I love this song like I love most Joy Division stuff. I love the simplicity of Sumner's guitar playing. Hook's bass is also simple but it got a lot better after this record (in fact Shadowplay is one of their earliest songs). The lyrics could be poetry if the music didn't exist. But I'm glad it does. As for the criticisms of Curtis's voice, I just don't get it. Yes, his voice is not very strong. He's no Sam Cooke. But this is in the era of punk music, where ordinary people made music as a form of expression. So I can completely ignore the fact that he's not a great singer when the passion to express is so evident. And I'm sure if all of you look back on your Top 100, you'll find songs you love by people who are bad singers too.
transformers: Lacuna Coil, “Within Me” - I guessed this INCORRECTLY. I attributed this song to Barca because he had a few songs in his list that reminded me of this. Also, SS, how on earth did you get this right? I mean, Tranny has repeatedly said Rage Against the Machine is one of, if not his favourite bands of all time, so it made sense for me to say he picked The Ghost of Tom Joad. Anyway, I didn't like this song. It stank of Evanescence, and to be honest I don't get your comment about her voice. It does nothing impressive in this song, and sounds retty pedestrain.
W: Rage Against the Machine, “The Ghost of Tom Joad” Obviously I guessed this INCORRECTLY. I thought The Weight was your kinda song. You're another strange one, W, moving from mostly country to hard rock. Never heard this cover before. It wasn't bad.
Banks: Eddie Murphy feat. Rick James, “Party All The Time” - The Shitstorm Parade is on time and arriving on platform 5. Seriously, this is more of a WTF than Eidelweiss. Never knew he tries to have a music career, and I'm glad he didn't. This song is so unbelievably cheesy that I've had my weekly calcium fix just by listening to it. And Murphy's vocals are actually poor. He tries to sing like a real soul singer but his voices sounds really, really weak and faint. And strained.
englishozzy: Jimmy Eat World, "Sweetness” - I guessed this CORRECTLY. But it was a bit of a guess. I thought it could have been Becs, it could have been Geez (But Sorrow seemed more like him), it could even have been SS (I remember because I was aghast at your positive comment towards the song Geez posted). In the end I couldn't figure out your taste so I took a stab at it. I don't have much to say about these guys, they're pretty indistinct.
BarcaRulz: The Rolling Stones, “Paint It Black” (also W's #62) -I guessed this INCORRECTLY, for reasons given above. But I have to applaud you, this is an amazing track by the Stones. I just love the guitar solo, I love the rhythm, I love the chaos of it all (including the lyrics). Without doubt it's one of my five favourite Stones songs.
Ron Burgundy: Hoodoo Gurus, “Whats My Scene” - I thought the video was really, really, silly, so much so that it was hard to take the music seriously enough to actually pay attention. Overall though it's a very average and typical 90's song.
Chienfantome: Lou Reed, “Coney Island Baby” - Kudos to you, Chien, this is a Lou Reed song I have never heard before. Like NSpan I got into the Velvets first, and then started looking into Lou's solo stuff. I got Transformer and Berlin and never bothered with anything else. I can't say this song will make me get the album, but it does have some of that Lou Reed gold that made him the legend he became. Especially the last minute or so.
Frendo: Queens of the Stone Age, “If Only” - I don't know QotSA's early stuff. This was a pretyy solid rock tune. It's a pity you didn't post a studio version, as after my live experience with these guys they just come across as flat and lifeless in every live performance I see.
Shrykespeare: KMFDM, “Juke Joint Jezebel” (1995) I guessed this CORRECTLY. Why? Well because you hav appreciated Rammstien-like industrial metal that others have chosen, and there is an 80's vibe to this song (also, I had assigned most other people to songs, so you just kinda slotted into this. I was also considering Baggy Trousers and the Garbage song as your pick). Didn't like the song much myself, I'm not into music that seems to want to scare you.
NSpan: The Band, “The Weight” - Sorry, pal, but I guessed this INCORRECTLY. But I was torn, really torn between this and The Who's Bargain. But Looking at the overall list I felt that W's liking of classic rock and country meant that The Weight was his pick. Also, I wrongly felt you'd pick a lesser known Band song if you were to pick one. I'll never call you a snob again. Actually, I never called you one in the first place. I love this song, it's a real classic that most people around here know. Great vocals, and just a catchy, sunny song.
Geezer: Bad Religion, “Sorrow” - Guessed this CORRECTLY. This was actually the easiest pick after UDM. A pop-punk song with lyrics about father issues? There was no doubt there. Not that I mean to demean you in any way, but you're taste has been the most definied across this Top 100 project. The song wasn't bad, kinda like Green Day (again), only better. And now I can add to my armoury of musical snobbery to tell my friends who are Green Day fans that "they just want to be Bad Religion". Thanks!
becs: Garbage, “#1 Crush” - Guessed this CORRECTLY. You're a tough one to figure out musically, Becs, but it was its place on Romeo and Juliet (a film that resonated more with a female audience more than male, I imagine), and your positive response to SS's Garbage song that made me take a stab. Oh, and also I did take a glance at the previews some of you made at the end of the last thread to confirm my guesses! This song isn't bad, it certainly feels more like a mood piece than a song I could listen to. It's got a kind of sultry, sexy tone to it. Good beat too.
undeadmonkey: Shakira (feat. Wyclef Jean), “Hips Don't Lie” - Guessed this CORRECTLY. Obviously. For a second it seemed almost too obvious, but nah, who else would pick Shakira? But you won't be getting any shit from me, as far as pop music goes this song is actually quite nice, and the lyrics are actually not bad. There's some thought put into them as opposed to the usual bland half-baked metaphors about love, lust, or loss.
leestu: Madness, “Baggy Trousers” (1980) - Guessed this CORRECTLY. But it was a tough one. You could have easily chosen Paint it Black or Shadowplay. But you know your early 80's music and your preview helped me seal the deal. I'm not a big fan of Madness, they had a few fun songs but fun just isn't enough to make my appreciation active. The video makes it a tad more enjoyable.
Buscemi: The Who, “Bargain” - Damn, Boosch, you're a hard one to figure out. I guessed this INCORRECTLY. Lately you've been diluting your mix of movie-related songs and novelty tunes with classic alt rock and indie singles, so it was impossible to know which song was yours. I went with The Rolling Stones, because it's a great, well known song that was used at the end of Full Metal Jacket. Alas, I was wrong. This is a pretty good song, though, probably one of the better Who songs that has been posted. At least it's not as long and excessive.
silversurfer: Joy Division, “Shadowplay” - After some doubt, I guessed this CORRECTLY. Why? Because you're a man of impeccable taste, that's why. I love this song like I love most Joy Division stuff. I love the simplicity of Sumner's guitar playing. Hook's bass is also simple but it got a lot better after this record (in fact Shadowplay is one of their earliest songs). The lyrics could be poetry if the music didn't exist. But I'm glad it does. As for the criticisms of Curtis's voice, I just don't get it. Yes, his voice is not very strong. He's no Sam Cooke. But this is in the era of punk music, where ordinary people made music as a form of expression. So I can completely ignore the fact that he's not a great singer when the passion to express is so evident. And I'm sure if all of you look back on your Top 100, you'll find songs you love by people who are bad singers too.
transformers: Lacuna Coil, “Within Me” - I guessed this INCORRECTLY. I attributed this song to Barca because he had a few songs in his list that reminded me of this. Also, SS, how on earth did you get this right? I mean, Tranny has repeatedly said Rage Against the Machine is one of, if not his favourite bands of all time, so it made sense for me to say he picked The Ghost of Tom Joad. Anyway, I didn't like this song. It stank of Evanescence, and to be honest I don't get your comment about her voice. It does nothing impressive in this song, and sounds retty pedestrain.
W: Rage Against the Machine, “The Ghost of Tom Joad” Obviously I guessed this INCORRECTLY. I thought The Weight was your kinda song. You're another strange one, W, moving from mostly country to hard rock. Never heard this cover before. It wasn't bad.
Banks: Eddie Murphy feat. Rick James, “Party All The Time” - The Shitstorm Parade is on time and arriving on platform 5. Seriously, this is more of a WTF than Eidelweiss. Never knew he tries to have a music career, and I'm glad he didn't. This song is so unbelievably cheesy that I've had my weekly calcium fix just by listening to it. And Murphy's vocals are actually poor. He tries to sing like a real soul singer but his voices sounds really, really weak and faint. And strained.
englishozzy: Jimmy Eat World, "Sweetness” - I guessed this CORRECTLY. But it was a bit of a guess. I thought it could have been Becs, it could have been Geez (But Sorrow seemed more like him), it could even have been SS (I remember because I was aghast at your positive comment towards the song Geez posted). In the end I couldn't figure out your taste so I took a stab at it. I don't have much to say about these guys, they're pretty indistinct.
BarcaRulz: The Rolling Stones, “Paint It Black” (also W's #62) -I guessed this INCORRECTLY, for reasons given above. But I have to applaud you, this is an amazing track by the Stones. I just love the guitar solo, I love the rhythm, I love the chaos of it all (including the lyrics). Without doubt it's one of my five favourite Stones songs.
Ron Burgundy: Hoodoo Gurus, “Whats My Scene” - I thought the video was really, really, silly, so much so that it was hard to take the music seriously enough to actually pay attention. Overall though it's a very average and typical 90's song.
Chienfantome: Lou Reed, “Coney Island Baby” - Kudos to you, Chien, this is a Lou Reed song I have never heard before. Like NSpan I got into the Velvets first, and then started looking into Lou's solo stuff. I got Transformer and Berlin and never bothered with anything else. I can't say this song will make me get the album, but it does have some of that Lou Reed gold that made him the legend he became. Especially the last minute or so.
Frendo: Queens of the Stone Age, “If Only” - I don't know QotSA's early stuff. This was a pretyy solid rock tune. It's a pity you didn't post a studio version, as after my live experience with these guys they just come across as flat and lifeless in every live performance I see.