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Post by Butterflies & Hurricanes on Sept 11, 2019 22:55:53 GMT -5
the final reveal of the evening is by an artist we've seen several times before & will continue to show up many more times as we move into the 80s...someone loses a top 3
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Post by peacebone on Sept 11, 2019 22:56:06 GMT -5
Obscure artists can't make good songs
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Post by Butterflies & Hurricanes on Sept 11, 2019 22:59:00 GMT -5
it's so sad that to many people only know this band from Don't Tou Forget About Me...because they have a stellar discography & are still putting out quality music in the late 2010s
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 23:00:22 GMT -5
Only one top ten loss going into the Top 25. I feel oddly paranoid this is gonna go downhill fast
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Post by Red on Sept 11, 2019 23:01:05 GMT -5
I don't always buy the Simple Minds/U2 comparisons...but this is fairly blatant.
Not a bad song at all, at any rate.
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on Sept 12, 2019 3:24:41 GMT -5
A pretty eventful but shitty night for me on reveals. Glad I witnessed this only after I enjoyed my KFC dinner. 41. Give It Away - Red Hot Chili PeppersThis was some kind of reveal. Honestly I have grown out of it through the years, but only because I flipped over their newer style as the years progressed. This is still a pretty fierce Alternafunk song. I cannot understand the bottom ranking but I know of at least one member who has a thing for cringing over obnoxious vocals. 40. Wild Hearted Son - The CultThis is a banger on all levels. Sure they have better songs, but the real quest here is that this song is better than 98 songs on this list. At least to me it was. This also charted on mainstream so I was well aware of it. 39. Happy - Ned's Atomic DustbinI dug this one quite a bit. I hear some early powerpunk vibes in this. Like maybe something blink -182 was listening to when they were still in diapers. 38. Hands Across the Ocean - The MissionBy now you kinda getting the idea what songs I'm putting in my top half. A lot of 90's Spanish Rock also carries these vibes. 37. Sit Down - JamesSit on it. This was nowhere as cool as the other songs I have ranked from the band. The vocals were still great tho. 36. Unbelievable - EMFThis is about as cathcy as Electronik Mudd Farts. A cluster F U C K of sounds I can't stand. 35. Get the Message - ElectronicThis was decent, but I wasn't impressesed with that certain bassline. 34. Piccadilly Palare - MorrisseyMy least favorite of he Morrissey jams makes the best showing. I just don't understand that shit, but I can almost bet my left nut it's because its not as melodic as the other two? 33. Disappear - INXSThis is a good slot for the doodoodoo's 32. More - Sisters of MercyF U C K a duck. How the hell is Illuminatti backround shit sounds like "Sadness part whatever the hell its called" still in here while this theatrical extravaganza is out before the top 30? 8D True story. I was't listening to Alt music in 91, but this easily became my #1 song when I saw it on this list. 31. There's No Other Way - BlurFirst time listen that sucked hard compared to "Boys and Girls who love song #2". I didn't like this one at all. 30. Then - The CharlatansThis song is HOT. Those who ranked it under #30 are not. 29. Valerie Loves Me - Material IssueNot only do I scream along to it but I can air bass guitar to it to. Knew this one well and loved it to much. I'm the highest ranker proving "Valerie Loves ME" 28. That is Why - JellyfishA mellow but very Psychedelic vibe makes this one one of my favorite first time listens. 27. Like a Drug - They Eat Their OwnThis is in my passable 70's only and only because of her vocals. I didn't really feel the wannabe Garbage vibe here. It felt like the chorus and guitar solo were there strictly so I wouldn't tank it. 26. See the Lights - Simple MindsThis song sounded great among this list, but not tooooooo Hot among the next Hair Metal extravaganza we are ranking next.
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on Sept 12, 2019 3:25:55 GMT -5
So here is the thing. Clearly this RD needs some sort of exorcism. You all have me worried and down right petrified that my #100 church of Illuminati satanism soundtrack has made the top 25. ???
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Sept 12, 2019 3:37:11 GMT -5
So here is the thing. Clearly this RD needs some sort of exorcism. You all have me worried and down right petrified that my #100 church of Illuminati satanism soundtrack has made the top 25. ??? You mean your #99? Your #100 was "Rush"
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Post by campbellssoup on Sept 12, 2019 3:47:07 GMT -5
Im a little late to the party but WTF at number 41!!
I am happy “Then” made it so high though, I thought I was going to be one of the top rankers for it but this was pleasantly surprising.
I think the Jellyfish reveal has been the 8th or so time now I’ve been one off from a perfect ranking, somehow I still don’t have a single one.
Also it looks like the usual suspects ranked “Disappear” in the top 10.
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on Sept 12, 2019 3:55:45 GMT -5
Doing some extras to rid myself of the shock of tonight's reveals. Classic Girl - Jane's AddictonNot the best way to get started. never heard this. I'm not really a fan of this band, and even less when they spew out some Pink Floyd vibe. Not what I get high to. Mama Help Me - Edie BrickellAnother band that doesn't grab my interest. Where is the rest of them? Not a fan of "What I Am" either, so don't expect any favors when that one shows up either. De-Luxe - LushNow you got my interest. I seem to like everything I have previewed by this band so far. I could even blaze out to this. Up & Down - The HighThis is great. Alternative Psychedelic Beach music. They sound a bit like The Byrds. Except I'm pretty sure this band might be British? Sorry No Wiki page , so I can't comfirm? Ripple - Jane's AddictionSorry. Not doing it for me either. I think I definitely prefer Porno For Pyros. Even the name sounds cooler. "Hard Charger" for the win. Caravan - Inspiral CarpetsAnother great one. This is the Alt vibe I seem to go for the most during those years. Everyday Sunshine - FishboneThis was a major cheesfest. I didn't dig it at all. I Wanna Be a Boss - Stan RidgwayThis is altight. The music isn't bad at all, I think his vocals worked best on songs like "Mexican Radio". Make Out Alright - DivinylsDon't get me wrong. I like this song and "I Touch Myself" especially on a list of songs for 91, but they were a different band before they broke out on pop. songs like "Pleasure & Pain" and my fav "Boys In Town" are another shade of rock all together. I doubt we will get a chance to rank them so for your listening Pleasure.... or Pain depending on your preferred rock vibe. ;)
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on Sept 12, 2019 3:59:10 GMT -5
So here is the thing. Clearly this RD needs some sort of exorcism. You all have me worried and down right petrified that my #100 church of Illuminati satanism soundtrack has made the top 25. You mean your #99? Your #100 was "Rush" right. That song took over me like a demon that I actually prefrred it over the post Clash cluster F U C K. Seems like the rest of you were possessed as well?
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Sept 12, 2019 4:52:13 GMT -5
The Banshees couldn't quite make it 3 out of 3 from Superstition
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Shadowtime Siouxsie & the Banshees
Overall Year-End Position: #126 Chart Peak: #13 Chart Weeks: 6 Total Chart Points: 68 Feel free to share your thoughts on this song below!
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Sept 12, 2019 4:57:24 GMT -5
After getting to be ranked each of the last two Alt years, the title track of their second album not reaching the top 100 means their double return in 1989 will be that much more eventful. It's still a shame this missed out, because I like it at least as much as Ballerina, if not more EXTRA
Cerulean The Ocean Blue
Overall Year-End Position: #125 Chart Peak: #16 Chart Weeks: 6 Total Chart Points: 69 Feel free to share your thoughts on this song below!
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Sept 12, 2019 5:05:17 GMT -5
Let's make Nitzer Ebb feel a little more comfortable among these extras by pairing them with another band of the EBM ilk. This group also met with US Dance chart success; 3 top 15s, the first being the classic "Headhunter". EXTRA
Tragedy (For You) Front 242
Overall Year-End Position: #124 Chart Peak: #18 Chart Weeks: 9 Total Chart Points: 70 Feel free to share your thoughts on this song below!
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Sept 12, 2019 5:07:05 GMT -5
since Sisters of Mercy exited the rankdown tonight, it's time for their encore EXTRA
Detonation Boulevard Sisters of Mercy
Overall Year-End Position: #123 Chart Peak: #17 Chart Weeks: 8 Total Chart Points: 70 Feel free to share your thoughts on this song below!
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Sept 12, 2019 5:19:59 GMT -5
A very important band in the original darkwave scene, the first two albums on 4AD were both great...but here on their second album on Polygram they're just making generic Baggy. Whatever EXTRA
Phoenix of My Heart Xymox
Overall Year-End Position: #122 Chart Peak: #16 Chart Weeks: 8 Total Chart Points: 70 Feel free to share your thoughts on this song below!
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Sept 12, 2019 5:25:38 GMT -5
The main radio single from these post-punk pioneers' fourth album. "Away" was a top 10 hit in the initial months of the Modern Rock chart's existence EXTRA
Sooner or Later The Feelies
Overall Year-End Position: #121 Chart Peak: #13 Chart Weeks: 7 Total Chart Points: 71 Feel free to share your thoughts on this song below!
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Sept 12, 2019 5:27:40 GMT -5
Obscure artists can't make good songs Which makes for a great tie-in to the title of this next extra! EXTRA
Obscurity Knocks The Trash Can Sinatras
Overall Year-End Position: #120 Chart Peak: #12 Chart Weeks: 6 Total Chart Points: 72 Feel free to share your thoughts on this song below!
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Sept 12, 2019 5:37:21 GMT -5
NME, the most credible music magazine of all-time, said this band--named after the T.S. Eliot poem--were stars in the making in 1989. Two other groups from that year they claimed were bound for big things: Carter USM and The Charlatans! I guess 1 out of 3 ain't bad! We are truly missing out by not having these geniuses' wisdom etched onto dead tree skin anymore. EXTRA
November Comes The Hollow Men
Overall Year-End Position: #119 Chart Peak: #16 Chart Weeks: 7 Total Chart Points: 74 Feel free to share your thoughts on this song below!
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Post by rowellfarm490 on Sept 12, 2019 9:24:31 GMT -5
{SEE THE STATS}
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Post by House Lannister on Sept 12, 2019 11:37:32 GMT -5
i don't think any of us were expecting THIS song...at least i wasn't...Red was sooooooo close, but sorry, no PPPPP for you I think y'all are a little bit thirsty...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2019 11:52:04 GMT -5
i don't think any of us were expecting THIS song...at least i wasn't...Red was sooooooo close, but sorry, no PPPPP for you I think y'all are a little bit thirsty... Oh thank you! Something as bland as this song! *Takes a drink*
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Post by House Lannister on Sept 12, 2019 11:55:38 GMT -5
I think y'all are a little bit thirsty... Oh thank you! Something as bland as this song! *Takes a drink* I think there's a lot of things you can say about Give It Away, but bland is most certainly not one of them.
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Post by Butterflies & Hurricanes on Sept 12, 2019 19:06:24 GMT -5
starting earlier tonight...let's get ready for our 25 favorite songs of 1991 Alternative
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Post by Butterflies & Hurricanes on Sept 12, 2019 19:08:29 GMT -5
a school of fish swim up to #25, quite an improvement over their previous effort
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Post by Butterflies & Hurricanes on Sept 12, 2019 19:14:10 GMT -5
up next is another artist who has only appeared once before in these retro rankdowns...& this is also going to be a marked improvement over their last performance
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Post by Butterflies & Hurricanes on Sept 12, 2019 19:17:09 GMT -5
counting backwards is something we have been doing for awhile now...seems we all liked this one except for Wheat
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Post by Butterflies & Hurricanes on Sept 12, 2019 19:21:09 GMT -5
next up, a debut artist w/ TWO bottom 10s...but seeing they reached this high, the vast majority of us liked this one
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Post by Butterflies & Hurricanes on Sept 12, 2019 19:24:37 GMT -5
we'll be seeing more of Robyn H in rankdowns to come, i suspect he just might improve upon this showing
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2019 19:27:27 GMT -5
*sees my #2 gone* OOF
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