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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 1:34:31 GMT -5
Apparently, several members of this band were previously in various metal bands, but you wouldn't have guessed it listening to this. MEDIABASE EXTRA
Beautiful Day 3 Colours Red
Chart Peak: #40 Chart Weeks: 5
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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 1:38:30 GMT -5
This charted on Hot AC, apparently. This guy also went on to work for a whole host of artists, including Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, and a bunch of rock and rool bands! MEDIABASE EXTRA
I See the Sun Tommy Henriksen
Chart Peak: #39 Chart Weeks: 5
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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 1:39:40 GMT -5
And finally...Cake could have gotten a fourth song on here! MEDIABASE EXTRA
You Turn the Screws Cake
Chart Peak: #41 Chart Weeks: 7
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Sept 23, 2018 5:53:05 GMT -5
A bit late but... Seriously though, I thought I was all original with the song I was planning to put at #100...and then I saw Faith was here. Well nuts to that then. I'm'a have to cancel out'cho ranking then! "Faith" is one of my two guilty pleasures from Limp Bizkit. ("Break Stuff" is the other one.) I just want to quote what Deadpool said :)
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Post by Az Paynter on Sept 23, 2018 9:05:36 GMT -5
Hoping to have a list done in the next few hours; I think I'm about halfway through now.
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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 22:43:56 GMT -5
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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 22:46:36 GMT -5
Decent rap-big beat tune, kinda goes on a bit longer than I think it should though. MEDIABASE EXTRA
Here We Go Freestylers feat. Definition of Sound
Chart Peak: #39 Chart Weeks: 11
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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 22:49:11 GMT -5
This would've been higher on my list than "Body Movin'". MEDIABASE EXTRA
Remote Control Beastie Boys
Chart Peak: #38 Chart Weeks: 6
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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 22:53:19 GMT -5
California-based ska punk band, previously charted in 1997 (with a "Come on Eileen" cover) and 1998 but I don't think we'll be ranking either of their previous charters. MEDIABASE EXTRA
Mistaken Save Ferris
Chart Peak: #40 Chart Weeks: 9
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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 22:55:06 GMT -5
From the soundtrack of Detroit Rock City...yes, it's a Thin Lizzy cover. MEDIABASE EXTRA
The Boys Are Back in Town Everclear
Chart Peak: #37 Chart Weeks: 6
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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 22:56:33 GMT -5
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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 22:58:54 GMT -5
Not the first time these guys have shown up as extras...for context, this band was formed by the remaining members of Sublime after Bradley Nowell's death, with various other collaborators. MEDIABASE EXTRA
Trailer Ras Long Beach Dub Allstars
Chart Peak: #39 Chart Weeks: 11
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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 23:03:06 GMT -5
Would've been in my top 30. Shame we're (likely) not ranking their only Billboard Alt charter ("Ocean" in 1996)...but we will begin ranking the lead singer's bigger band (Dinosaur Jr., he's their bassist) in 1994! MEDIABASE EXTRA
Flame Sebadoh
Chart Peak: #32 Chart Weeks: 7
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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 23:07:09 GMT -5
Here's a pretty nice power pop song. Something tragic to add with this one: Owsley (it's a solo act) committed suicide in 2010. MEDIABASE EXTRA
I'm Alright Owsley
Chart Peak: #33 Chart Weeks: 12
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Post by peacebone on Sept 23, 2018 23:10:36 GMT -5
And finally...this was technically the third-highest song sorted by inverse points, but I saved it for last because it's a pretty big one. Yes...keeping up on the theme of bands showing up on here before they broke out on Alt radio (and there's a few more instances on the list of Active extras, too), Muse actually scored radio airplay over here before Absolution! Would have landed in my top 20, it's always been one of my favorite singles of theirs. MEDIABASE EXTRA
Muscle Museum Muse
Chart Peak: #38 Chart Weeks: 9
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on Sept 24, 2018 0:59:11 GMT -5
Extras: Extras: read all about them.(Through With) Excuses - JactThis is the kind of song that sounds very lazy to me. The percussion, vocals, everything sounds dull. Gangster Trippin - Fatboy SlimDidn't care for that one bit. Lucky Denver Mint - Jimmy Eat WorldThis is a very good first time listen. Who would have known they would became such a force in the Poppunk world? There She Goes - Sixpence None the RicherI remember this one quite well. I love this band's vocals. I liked it better than "Kiss Me" but I charted both. What Matters - Matthew SweetI remember liking a few Mathew Sweet songs that sounded way better than this one. "Sick Of Myself" is the jam. Live Here Without You - SpongeThis one was alright. Kinda toned down for them. Call me back when we rank "Wax Ecstatic" My Own Summer (Shove It) - DeftonesYou guys really love your Deftones. Rolling - Soul Coughingcan't recall really liking anything from this band. This was pretty repetituous and the vocal delivery was really bad. Live - Lenny KravitzLenny Kravitz was really badd ass back in his day. Tender - BlurThat was a complete borefest. Call me back when we rank "Boys and Girls". That will end up super high on my list. Pick a Part That's New - StereophonicsI can get behind this one. has more of the Adult Alt sound I liked back then. Murder (Or a Heart Attack) - Old 97'sSo uptempo. I love this one. First time listen too. I Am the Bullgod - Kid RockThe only reason to listen to a Kid Rock song is the guitars. never mind that. Electric Uncle Sam - PrimusAside for the N.I.B. revamp they did,I don't find this band too interesting. I'll take a pass on those vocals. Falling in Love Again - Eagle-Eye CherryI recall "Save Tonight". That one was decent. I swear he reminds me of Milky Chance. Are they related? Barrel of a Gun - GusterDidn't recall anything from this band, but this was surprisingly good. hell lets finish these up.Anybody - Liars Inc.i knda knew I would like this when it started? Something about the melody. Chorus sealed the deal. Nothing Much Happens - Ben LeeWhy does the song sound like it's coming from a cell phone. That makes it sound weak. anyway I found a much better upload. Good song. I knew It would better once it had proper sound. Walkabout - DDTI love the groove in this. Brian Howes writes great music, but he can't sing to save his life. I'm glad he went on to produce my favorite bands instead. Help Yourself - PortableThis sounded like 50 other grunge songs. Didn't do nothing for me. Believe - K's Choice I know she had a hit in the 90's. The vocals make me like this more than I would if a guy sang it. Bliss - T ori AmosI'm not a big Tori Amos fan. Her melodies are weird. Beautiful Day - 3 Colours RedI wonder if any of those Metal bands are bands I like. I like the Power ballad direction of this quite a bit. I See the Sun - Tommy HenriksenI like this from the first guitar strums. I can even forgive the boring percussion a bit. It gets better from the chorus on. You Turn the Screws - CakeThe Cake songs on this list were pretty good. This one is no exception. It's just a good as the others. Fear the Voices - Alice in ChainsF U C K Yeah. This rocks. I still can't believe I was the highest ranker for a AIC song? Here We Go - Freestylers feat. Definition of SoundWhen I think of Freestyle, I think of TKA, Stevie B. ,Expose. This song was just horrid. Remote Control - Beastie BoysI would have needed slot #101 to rank this. Mistaken - Save FerrisEven tho this sounds like a first time listen, This one would ended up pretty high on my list. The Boys Are Back in Town - EverclearBon Jovi also covered this classic. No one does it like Thin Lizzy, but I love Everclear , so thumbs up across the board. Knock Down Walls - TonicFrom what I have heard from this band this is my favorite so far. The melody sounds lie something Hole might have written. Trailer Ras - Long Beach Dub AllstarsI hated this crap when 91x played it, and I hate it today. Flame - SebadohThe guitars are more dear to me than the vocals, but it's alright I guess? I'm Alright - OwsleyI loved this when 91x played it, and I love it today. Sounded like Grunge, but with more melody value to it. Also a bit like Hole. Muscle Museum - MuseI love older Muse, but this isn't one of those that knocks my socks off. Still miles better than their last three singles for 2018.
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Post by Mr. Thonk Eyes on Sept 24, 2018 3:02:11 GMT -5
I've been meaning to submit one of these retro alternative rankdowns. I have finally done so.
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Post by janinho on Sept 24, 2018 3:34:23 GMT -5
Knock Down Walls was my favorite discovery at the Active rankdown and would've been in my top 10 here.
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Post by Az Paynter on Sept 24, 2018 4:59:22 GMT -5
Hoping to have a list done in the next few hours; I think I'm about halfway through now. Welp so much for this, but I'm finished now.
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Post by Red on Sept 24, 2018 8:41:24 GMT -5
This might surprise a few people, but "Muscle Museum" would not have been my #1. Top three? Almost assuredly. But not #1.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2018 12:58:04 GMT -5
I'm almost done with my list, what time is the cutoff?
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Sept 24, 2018 13:04:11 GMT -5
I'm almost done with my list, what time is the cutoff? 3) The due date for submission is September 24th, Monday, 4PM PT/7 PM ET.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2018 13:52:46 GMT -5
I'm almost done with my list, what time is the cutoff? 3) The due date for submission is September 24th, Monday, 4PM PT/7 PM ET.........I don't know how to read! *runs out crying*
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2018 15:02:00 GMT -5
singingrulebritannia I am gonna really quickly edit my list and send it to you if that's okay. I regretted some of my rankings after I got more familiar with the songs, so I just fixed them up real quick, no big deal. Also, craziaskowboi I helped with Faith as well, so I expect it to escape #100. I could be wrong, but I just don't see it going there.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2018 15:46:09 GMT -5
And sent!
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Sept 24, 2018 16:25:01 GMT -5
Uh I guess I might as well post this thing called a 'survey' for the people who have submitted so far 1. What songs are going to appear in the rankdown top 10? If you're daring, indicate which you think will win it all. 2. Conversely, what songs will fill up our rankdown bottom 10? 3. What songs will be the most polarizing? (highest SDs) 4. And which will we agree on the most? (lowest SDs) 5. There are five artists/bands who show up on this list 3 times: Everlast (What It's Like, Ends, and a feature on Put Your Lights On); Sugar Ray (Every Morning, Someday, Falls Apart); Cake (Never There, Sheep Go to Heaven, Let Me Go); The Offspring (Why Don't You Get a Job?, The Kids Aren't Alright, Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)); and The Goo Goo Dolls (Slide, Dizzy, Black Balloon). Among these groupings, pick what you think will finish the highest.
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Post by peacebone on Sept 24, 2018 16:38:09 GMT -5
1. What songs are going to appear in the rankdown top 10? If you're daring, indicate which you think will win it all. The only things that I think are sure bets for the top 10 are "Scar Tissue" and "The Kids Aren't Alright"...I'm guessing the former wins. The rest of the top 10 is a total crapshoot, honestly. Some songs that I could see in the top 10 (but I'm not sure about): "Praise You", "Never There", "You Get What You Give", at least one of the Goo Goo Dolls songs...that's about it. Stuff like "We're in This Together" will have a lot of support, but I can see certain people tanking it out of the top 10.
2. Conversely, what songs will fill up our rankdown bottom 10? Both Limp songs (I still think "Faith" is #100, if not then it'll be "Enemy") and both Kid Rock songs are pretty safe bets, as are "Whatever" and "Enemy". Some other songs that I think could be down there: "When Worlds Collide", "Denial", "Jesus or a Gun"...I have no idea what to guess for a 10th, maybe some completely random song that I can't see having too many supporters like "Ends" or "Let's Make a Deal" will get that last spot.
3. What songs will be the most polarizing? (highest SDs) "Steal My Sunshine", "All Star", "Freak on a Leash", "What It's Like", "Fly Away", "Higher", "Dragula", "Welcome to the Fold", "We're in This Together", "Pure Morning", "Battleflag", "Bodyrock", the other two Offspring songs
4. And which will we agree on the most? (lowest SDs) "Enemy", "Jesus or a Gun", "Scar Tissue", "The Dolphin's Cry", most of the obscurer artists
5. There are five artists/bands who show up on this list 3 times: Everlast (What It's Like, Ends, and a feature on Put Your Lights On); Sugar Ray (Every Morning, Someday, Falls Apart); Cake (Never There, Sheep Go to Heaven, Let Me Go); The Offspring (Why Don't You Get a Job?, The Kids Aren't Alright, Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)); and The Goo Goo Dolls (Slide, Dizzy, Black Balloon). Among these groupings, pick what you think will finish the highest.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2018 16:45:43 GMT -5
1. What songs are going to appear in the rankdown top 10? If you're daring, indicate which you think will win it all. I really don't know tbh. I think Scar Tissue could end up there based on how well Californication and Otherside did in 2000, but idk. I wouldn't be surprised to see Filter in there because they seem pretty loved among rock posters, and I think due to popularity the Goo Goo Dolls could sneak in. But as much as I'd love for those scenarios to happen, I doubt it. 2. Conversely, what songs will fill up our rankdown bottom 10? Kid Rock, Limp Bizkit, Creed, Buckcherry, you know, all the usuals. I think at least one Offspring song could be in there as well. 3. What songs will be the most polarizing? (highest SDs) The Lit songs, Steal My Sunshine, You Get What You Give, All Star, and the Offspring songs. 4. And which will we agree on the most? (lowest SDs) The bottom songs, although I won't necessarily agree with them, as well as the top ones. 5. There are five artists/bands who show up on this list 3 times: Everlast (What It's Like, Ends, and a feature on Put Your Lights On); Sugar Ray (Every Morning, Someday, Falls Apart); Cake (Never There, Sheep Go to Heaven, Let Me Go); The Offspring (Why Don't You Get a Job?, The Kids Aren't Alright, Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)); and The Goo Goo Dolls (Slide, Dizzy, Black Balloon). Among these groupings, pick what you think will finish the highest. Idk for Cake, but I'm placing bets on the other ones. Also I have one Everlast song top 10, one bottom 10, and one in between, lol. So I hope they finish in that order.
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Post by alexcuse on Sept 24, 2018 16:47:08 GMT -5
1. What songs are going to appear in the rankdown top 10? If you're daring, indicate which you think will win it all.
1. New Radicals - You Get What You Give 2. Cake - Never There 3. Fatboy Slim - Praise You 4. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Scar Tissue 5. The Goo Goo Dolls - Slide
2. Conversely, what songs will fill up our rankdown bottom 10? 100. Limp Bizkit - Faith
3. What songs will be the most polarizing? (highest SDs) Smash Mouth - All Star
4. And which will we agree on the most? (lowest SDs) Limp Bizkit - Faith
5. There are five artists/bands who show up on this list 3 times Everlast -What It's Like Sugar Ray -Someday Cake -Never There The Offspring -The Kids Aren't Alright The Goo Goo Dolls -Slide
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2018 16:48:42 GMT -5
1. What songs are going to appear in the rankdown top 10? If you're daring, indicate which you think will win it all. The only things that I think are sure bets for the top 10 are "Scar Tissue" and "The Kids Aren't Alright"...I'm guessing the former wins. The rest of the top 10 is a total crapshoot, honestly. Some songs that I could see in the top 10 (but I'm not sure about): "Praise You", "Never There", "You Get What You Give", at least one of the Goo Goo Dolls songs...that's about it. Stuff like "We're in This Together" will have a lot of support, but I can see certain people tanking it out of the top 10. I kind of tanked this one, and I think others could have done the same, so I would be surprised if it did. But you're a rock poster so your answers are more valid than mine, I guess.
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