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Category 4 - Animal Magnetism Redux
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song would I most want to add to an animal themed playlist?”
Our headers for this round are Got My Own Thing Now by Squirrel Nut Zippers and Chicken Payback by The Bees
And our outro is I Ran (So Far Away) by A Flock of Seagulls
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song would I most want to add to an animal themed playlist?”
Our headers for this round are Got My Own Thing Now by Squirrel Nut Zippers and Chicken Payback by The Bees
21st Place
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 6.8
Once In A Lifetime by Kermit the Frog
Were I drunk enough, this would be the theme winner. But therein lies a slippery slope of determining “enough”.
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 6.8
Once In A Lifetime by Kermit the Frog
Were I drunk enough, this would be the theme winner. But therein lies a slippery slope of determining “enough”.
20th Place
Submitted by termi
Score: 7.8
Heave Ho by Cows
I’ve played this song three times in a row and I’m still not entirely sure what I feel about it. It’s pretty good, tho.
Submitted by termi
Score: 7.8
Heave Ho by Cows
I’ve played this song three times in a row and I’m still not entirely sure what I feel about it. It’s pretty good, tho.
19th Place
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 8.2
Sleep And Dream by Battle of Mice
I’m still kinda tryna wrap my head around the novelty of it. Her voice threw me a little.
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 8.2
Sleep And Dream by Battle of Mice
I’m still kinda tryna wrap my head around the novelty of it. Her voice threw me a little.
18th Place
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 8.3
Eugene vs Download: Rabid Battlers Power Struggle by Lapfox Trax
I actually forgot you pretty much sent me an album. It’s long and layered with harsh noise and surprisingly I kinda dig it. My favorite part is 20:21-23:45, though it perks up in general from the 20 minute mark onwards.
Tell me after the reveal if you sent this to troll me or if you were just trying to introduce me to some cool and obscure industrial noise type stuff. I overthought one of the subs I sent to you, so I may wanna swap it depending on your answer.
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 8.3
Eugene vs Download: Rabid Battlers Power Struggle by Lapfox Trax
I actually forgot you pretty much sent me an album. It’s long and layered with harsh noise and surprisingly I kinda dig it. My favorite part is 20:21-23:45, though it perks up in general from the 20 minute mark onwards.
Tell me after the reveal if you sent this to troll me or if you were just trying to introduce me to some cool and obscure industrial noise type stuff. I overthought one of the subs I sent to you, so I may wanna swap it depending on your answer.
17th Place
Submitted by Logic
Score: 8.4
White Unicorn by Wolfmother
You’re the only one who went for the double whammy. Kudos for that.
Submitted by Logic
Score: 8.4
White Unicorn by Wolfmother
You’re the only one who went for the double whammy. Kudos for that.
16th Place
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 8.5
No Strings by I Fight Dragons
The backing reminds me of Anamanaguchi.
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 8.5
No Strings by I Fight Dragons
The backing reminds me of Anamanaguchi.
Tied for 13th Place
Submitted by energy
Score: 8.8
Young, Wild & Free by Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa ft. Bruno Mars
This is lit.
Submitted by energy
Score: 8.8
Young, Wild & Free by Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa ft. Bruno Mars
This is lit.
Tied for 13th Place
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 8.8
Hotel California by The Eagles
You may scoff, you may roll your eyes, you may call it overrated… but this song is probably one of the reasons I’m into horror manga and Stephen King.
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 8.8
Hotel California by The Eagles
You may scoff, you may roll your eyes, you may call it overrated… but this song is probably one of the reasons I’m into horror manga and Stephen King.
12th Place
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 8.9
Love Won’t Sleep by Lostboycrow
I thought at first that I might sleep on this, but nah, this is a bop.
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 8.9
Love Won’t Sleep by Lostboycrow
I thought at first that I might sleep on this, but nah, this is a bop.
Tied for 10th Place
Submitted by catgode
Score: 9.0
Megalovania (Camellia Remix) by Toby Fox
I’d say I’m not really into Undertale, but I kinda fell in love with Toby Fox’s discography while reading through Homestuck. Plus Camellia’s involved and putting some nice stank on it.
Submitted by catgode
Score: 9.0
Megalovania (Camellia Remix) by Toby Fox
I’d say I’m not really into Undertale, but I kinda fell in love with Toby Fox’s discography while reading through Homestuck. Plus Camellia’s involved and putting some nice stank on it.
Tied for 10th Place
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 9.0
Legendary Iron Hood by Open Mike Eagle
Oh, goodness… the man’s a casual poet.
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 9.0
Legendary Iron Hood by Open Mike Eagle
Oh, goodness… the man’s a casual poet.
Tied for 8th Place
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 9.1
Kakusei by Superfly
Intro fooled me into thinking I was gonna chill with a Yoko Kanno song.
BANGER used FAKE OUT! It’s a super effective bop!
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 9.1
Kakusei by Superfly
Intro fooled me into thinking I was gonna chill with a Yoko Kanno song.
BANGER used FAKE OUT! It’s a super effective bop!
Tied for 8th Place
Submitted by Celever
Score: 9.1
Fluorescent Adolescent by Arctic Monkeys
I almost put Arctic Monkeys in my examples, but I wanted to show the scope of the cat extends beyond mammals.
Submitted by Celever
Score: 9.1
Fluorescent Adolescent by Arctic Monkeys
I almost put Arctic Monkeys in my examples, but I wanted to show the scope of the cat extends beyond mammals.
Tied for 6th Place
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 9.2
The King and All Of His Men by Wolf Gang
And speaking of super effective bops...
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 9.2
The King and All Of His Men by Wolf Gang
And speaking of super effective bops...
Tied for 6th Place
Submitted by nutella
Score: 9.2
Dark Am I by The Last Bison
Somehow, even though I’d never heard them before, I saw what you had subbed me and went “Oh boy, this gonna be good.” And I was quite right.
Submitted by nutella
Score: 9.2
Dark Am I by The Last Bison
Somehow, even though I’d never heard them before, I saw what you had subbed me and went “Oh boy, this gonna be good.” And I was quite right.
Tied for 4th Place
Submitted by Aura
Score: 9.3
Take It Easy by The Eagles
Now this is the road trip music I really wanna hear.
Submitted by Aura
Score: 9.3
Take It Easy by The Eagles
Now this is the road trip music I really wanna hear.
Tied for 4th Place
Submitted by leonard
Score: 9.3
Tokyo Drifting by Glass Animals ft. Denzel Curry
Qualification by technicality, but that’s quite okay. I’m not gonna turn around and burn you for a technicality, especially not after hearing Curry spitting fire.
Submitted by leonard
Score: 9.3
Tokyo Drifting by Glass Animals ft. Denzel Curry
Qualification by technicality, but that’s quite okay. I’m not gonna turn around and burn you for a technicality, especially not after hearing Curry spitting fire.
3rd Place
Submitted by Isa
Score: 9.4
Love Will Save You by Swans
The guitars make me feel meditative. Then the vocals kick in and make me feel like I’m walking through a montage scene in an HBO show.
Submitted by Isa
Score: 9.4
Love Will Save You by Swans
The guitars make me feel meditative. Then the vocals kick in and make me feel like I’m walking through a montage scene in an HBO show.
2nd Place
Submitted by Owner [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.5
The Jungle by Zayde Wolf
I was expecting to be welcomed with fun and games, not to get my face slapped off by awesomeness.
Submitted by Owner [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.5
The Jungle by Zayde Wolf
I was expecting to be welcomed with fun and games, not to get my face slapped off by awesomeness.
1st Place
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 9.6
Journey of the Sorcerer by The Eagles
When others lean into The Eagles, you lean into the obscure stuff that fell off the back of the radio station’s van.
And OMG it’s the BBC Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy theme! I didn’t even know that I have known and loved this song for such a long time. BBC series >>> movie, btw. (Zaphod got butchered by the movie interpretation…) You miiight have made a mistake by subbing this one a category too soon, but we’ll see about that.
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 9.6
Journey of the Sorcerer by The Eagles
When others lean into The Eagles, you lean into the obscure stuff that fell off the back of the radio station’s van.
And OMG it’s the BBC Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy theme! I didn’t even know that I have known and loved this song for such a long time. BBC series >>> movie, btw. (Zaphod got butchered by the movie interpretation…) You miiight have made a mistake by subbing this one a category too soon, but we’ll see about that.
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leonard holds on to his lead in 1st as Owner jumps up to 2nd. Aura shares 3rd again, this time with nutella.
Round 5 is What’s On The Tube?. Same bat time, same bat channel! Tomorrow at 3pm CDT!
Also, if you want to swap out your tv theme song… today’s your last chance!
Round 5 is What’s On The Tube?. Same bat time, same bat channel! Tomorrow at 3pm CDT!
Also, if you want to swap out your tv theme song… today’s your last chance!
Category 5 - What's On The Tube?
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song is most apropos to its show?”
Our headers for this round are from The Drew Carey Show and The Greatest American Hero
And our outro is from Frasier
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song is most apropos to its show?”
Our headers for this round are from The Drew Carey Show and The Greatest American Hero
21st Place
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 0.3
The Song That Never Ends by Sheri Lewis
[For your protection, this link has been removed. You're welcome.]
OH GOD NO
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 0.3
The Song That Never Ends by Sheri Lewis
[For your protection, this link has been removed. You're welcome.]
OH GOD NO
20th Place
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 6.1
Björnes Magasin by Anders Linder
I had quite a few players who said “Idk what to send, I don’t watch tv.” You, you swapped to this. From the X-Files theme. So you have no excuse.
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 6.1
Björnes Magasin by Anders Linder
I had quite a few players who said “Idk what to send, I don’t watch tv.” You, you swapped to this. From the X-Files theme. So you have no excuse.
19th Place
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 7.7
Friends Halation by Triple-Q
clap clap clap clap
Now that I got that out of the way, it got a little weird when the vocals switched over. I could have gone the whole song with just Snow Halation vocals and the only complaint I would have had was the claps were muffled.
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 7.7
Friends Halation by Triple-Q
clap clap clap clap
Now that I got that out of the way, it got a little weird when the vocals switched over. I could have gone the whole song with just Snow Halation vocals and the only complaint I would have had was the claps were muffled.
18th Place
Submitted by Isa
Score: 7.8
Kalles Klätterträd by Jojje Wadenius
Do you want to post the lyrics translation you DMed me or should I?
Submitted by Isa
Score: 7.8
Kalles Klätterträd by Jojje Wadenius
Do you want to post the lyrics translation you DMed me or should I?
17th Place
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 7.9
Force Field by Zack Lawrence
You mean there are game shows out there that I’ve never even HEARD of? Madness, I say, MADNESS!
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 7.9
Force Field by Zack Lawrence
You mean there are game shows out there that I’ve never even HEARD of? Madness, I say, MADNESS!
16th Place
Submitted by Owner
Score: 8.0
George Shrinks Theme by Colin James
Not enjoying the sfx over the song, but this is far better than I was expecting.
Submitted by Owner
Score: 8.0
George Shrinks Theme by Colin James
Not enjoying the sfx over the song, but this is far better than I was expecting.
15th Place
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 8.2
Fuguefat by The Octopus Project
So this is the theme song to The Smash Brothers, a docuseries about the Super Smash Bros. community and its most notable competitive players.
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 8.2
Fuguefat by The Octopus Project
So this is the theme song to The Smash Brothers, a docuseries about the Super Smash Bros. community and its most notable competitive players.
14th Place
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 8.3
The Amazing Race Main Theme by John M. Keane
Feels like this isn’t the full version of this song, which is a shame because it’s kinda banger.
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 8.3
The Amazing Race Main Theme by John M. Keane
Feels like this isn’t the full version of this song, which is a shame because it’s kinda banger.
Tied for 11th Place
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 8.6
Pokemon Johto by Johto
It probably says a lot about me that I logged the Pokemon anime to the TV theme songs cat and then went “Hey, wait a minute…” But there are a couple of reasons I accepted something that treads a fine line between TV theme song and anime OP. The cool reason is that the localization team auditioned and hired American singers to form a new band specifically for English dub Pokemon theme songs. And the harsh truth is it was one of the 4Kids whitewashed cash crops. If onigiri can be jelly donuts, then Johto can sing TV theme songs.
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 8.6
Pokemon Johto by Johto
It probably says a lot about me that I logged the Pokemon anime to the TV theme songs cat and then went “Hey, wait a minute…” But there are a couple of reasons I accepted something that treads a fine line between TV theme song and anime OP. The cool reason is that the localization team auditioned and hired American singers to form a new band specifically for English dub Pokemon theme songs. And the harsh truth is it was one of the 4Kids whitewashed cash crops. If onigiri can be jelly donuts, then Johto can sing TV theme songs.
Tied for 11th Place
Submitted by gbsfranca
Score: 8.6
A Grande Família by Dudu Nobre
Reminds me of the tejano radio station that was always playing in the carpool at my first job.
Submitted by gbsfranca
Score: 8.6
A Grande Família by Dudu Nobre
Reminds me of the tejano radio station that was always playing in the carpool at my first job.
Tied for 9th Place
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 8.7
Cambio Dolor by Natalia Oreiro
Why do telenovelas always have better music than the daytime soaps?
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 8.7
Cambio Dolor by Natalia Oreiro
Why do telenovelas always have better music than the daytime soaps?
Tied for 9th Place
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.7
All You Need Is Love by The Beatles
So in the course of determining the theme winner, I took a look at where this song was used: the final episode of The Prisoner. I don’t think the juxtaposition does it any favors on theme winner, but it made me want to watch The Prisoner, so that’s something.
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.7
All You Need Is Love by The Beatles
So in the course of determining the theme winner, I took a look at where this song was used: the final episode of The Prisoner. I don’t think the juxtaposition does it any favors on theme winner, but it made me want to watch The Prisoner, so that’s something.
8th Place
Submitted by catgode
Score: 8.8
Lunatic Peels ~ Invisible Full Net by turdl3
The pace of the lyrics was a bit disorienting on the first listen, but it’s a frickin’ Overdrive mash and that alone is enough to make me happy.
Submitted by catgode
Score: 8.8
Lunatic Peels ~ Invisible Full Net by turdl3
The pace of the lyrics was a bit disorienting on the first listen, but it’s a frickin’ Overdrive mash and that alone is enough to make me happy.
Tied for 6th Place
Submitted by Aura
Score: 8.9
Game of Thrones Main Title by Ramin Djawadi
Even if the finale was a flop, there’s always the theme song.
Submitted by Aura
Score: 8.9
Game of Thrones Main Title by Ramin Djawadi
Even if the finale was a flop, there’s always the theme song.
Tied for 6th Place
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.9
Akane by Kanojo IN THE DISPLAY
Welp, you found a workaround.
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.9
Akane by Kanojo IN THE DISPLAY
Welp, you found a workaround.
4th Place
Submitted by Logic
Score: 9.1
The Mandalorian Main Theme Song (80s Retro Synthwave Cover) by YSSY
Man, why you do this to me. You probably just spoiled me for the original version and I haven’t even heard the original version yet.
Submitted by Logic
Score: 9.1
The Mandalorian Main Theme Song (80s Retro Synthwave Cover) by YSSY
Man, why you do this to me. You probably just spoiled me for the original version and I haven’t even heard the original version yet.
3rd Place
Submitted by shubaka {THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.2
Teen Titans by Puffy AmiYumi
You’ve hit me right in the, uh… I wanna say childhood, but I was just out of high school when Teen Titans started airing.
Submitted by shubaka {THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.2
Teen Titans by Puffy AmiYumi
You’ve hit me right in the, uh… I wanna say childhood, but I was just out of high school when Teen Titans started airing.
2nd Place
Submitted by leonard
Score: 9.3
Change for the World by Charles Bradley
I’ve always lowkey wanted to watch Barry despite my lack of HBO. And now you’ve made me want it even more.
Submitted by leonard
Score: 9.3
Change for the World by Charles Bradley
I’ve always lowkey wanted to watch Barry despite my lack of HBO. And now you’ve made me want it even more.
1st Place
Submitted by nutella
Score: 9.4
You’ve Got Time by Regina Spektor
The YouTube comments for this vid are talking about people skipping the theme song and honestly, I just can’t understand why people would skip this.
Submitted by nutella
Score: 9.4
You’ve Got Time by Regina Spektor
The YouTube comments for this vid are talking about people skipping the theme song and honestly, I just can’t understand why people would skip this.
And our outro is from Frasier
leonard leads the ratings with his hit show, King of 9.3s. nutella and shubaka snag prime time slots in second and third.
Round 6 is Everyone’s In A Band These Days. We’re back to the usual schedule, so let’s get starstruck on Friday the 27th at 3pm CDT.
Round 6 is Everyone’s In A Band These Days. We’re back to the usual schedule, so let’s get starstruck on Friday the 27th at 3pm CDT.
Category 6 - Everyone’s In A Band These Days
This round's theme bonus question: “Which celebrity presence made me pog hardest?”
Our headers for this round are You Don’t Know My Mind by Hugh Laurie and Lady Come Down by Colin Firth and Rupert Everett
And our outro is House of the Rising Sun by Jeremy Renner
This round's theme bonus question: “Which celebrity presence made me pog hardest?”
Our headers for this round are You Don’t Know My Mind by Hugh Laurie and Lady Come Down by Colin Firth and Rupert Everett
21st Place
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 1.2
Lady Gaga ft. Jim Carrey by idk who made this so don't ask me
In my defense, my brain was already fried halfway through checking Leb’s subs. So yes, this shouldn’t really be here, but tbf this shouldn’t really exist.
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 1.2
Lady Gaga ft. Jim Carrey by idk who made this so don't ask me
In my defense, my brain was already fried halfway through checking Leb’s subs. So yes, this shouldn’t really be here, but tbf this shouldn’t really exist.
20th Place
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 4.7
Magnet by Clintonloid and Trumpoid
You should have seen the writeup I had before Muusu swapped from one Trumpoid song to another. It was brilliant, the best writeup, very incredible with very clever wording. It had a tremendously nice reference, one you would have LOVED! But then, Muusu goes and swaps to this? I mean, I get it, it’s golf. Can this golf game of Muusu’s win against Lebossle? You’ll find out. But I’ve been wronged here, believe me.
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 4.7
Magnet by Clintonloid and Trumpoid
You should have seen the writeup I had before Muusu swapped from one Trumpoid song to another. It was brilliant, the best writeup, very incredible with very clever wording. It had a tremendously nice reference, one you would have LOVED! But then, Muusu goes and swaps to this? I mean, I get it, it’s golf. Can this golf game of Muusu’s win against Lebossle? You’ll find out. But I’ve been wronged here, believe me.
19th Place
Submitted by termi
Score: 5.0
The Neden Game by Insane Clown Posse
Anyone who says this is a catfail needs to go google Big Money Rustlas. I’d rather watch that again than hear this again. Shoulda hit me up with one of their murder songs.
Submitted by termi
Score: 5.0
The Neden Game by Insane Clown Posse
Anyone who says this is a catfail needs to go google Big Money Rustlas. I’d rather watch that again than hear this again. Shoulda hit me up with one of their murder songs.
18th Place
Submitted by Owner
Score: 7.7
Isabelle by Dogstar
I’m fussy as hell about live audio quality, but thank you for this rare gem.
Submitted by Owner
Score: 7.7
Isabelle by Dogstar
I’m fussy as hell about live audio quality, but thank you for this rare gem.
17th Place
Submitted by energy
Score: 8.2
You’re Welcome by Dwayne Johnson
I see your Maui and raise you my Maui.
Submitted by energy
Score: 8.2
You’re Welcome by Dwayne Johnson
I see your Maui and raise you my Maui.
16th Place
Submitted by Logic
Score: 8.5
The Hanging Tree by Jennifer Lawrence
I may not know much about good movies, but I know good music when I hear it.
Submitted by Logic
Score: 8.5
The Hanging Tree by Jennifer Lawrence
I may not know much about good movies, but I know good music when I hear it.
15th Place
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 8.6
In The Room Where You Sleep by Dead Man’s Bones
Did I just find an excuse to watch La La Land? Hmm...
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 8.6
In The Room Where You Sleep by Dead Man’s Bones
Did I just find an excuse to watch La La Land? Hmm...
Tied for 13th Place
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 8.7
Tomorrow by Ryan Reynolds
Someone, I think it was Shub, shared this with me back when I first started talking about The Masked Singer in the server. Tbh, I’d love to hear this polished up into a studio version. Reynolds has a really nice voice.
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 8.7
Tomorrow by Ryan Reynolds
Someone, I think it was Shub, shared this with me back when I first started talking about The Masked Singer in the server. Tbh, I’d love to hear this polished up into a studio version. Reynolds has a really nice voice.
Tied for 13th Place
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.7
The Garden of Everything by Maaya Sakamoto ft. Steve Conte
Now I’m wondering if you’ve got RahXephon in your collection or if we could finagle it for our next time streaming.
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.7
The Garden of Everything by Maaya Sakamoto ft. Steve Conte
Now I’m wondering if you’ve got RahXephon in your collection or if we could finagle it for our next time streaming.
12th Place
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 8.8
Theme From New York, New York by Frank Sinatra
Iirc, the only Sinatra movie I’ve seen is Robin and the Seven Hoods. It’s a good movie, though, and one I would recommend.
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 8.8
Theme From New York, New York by Frank Sinatra
Iirc, the only Sinatra movie I’ve seen is Robin and the Seven Hoods. It’s a good movie, though, and one I would recommend.
11th Place
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 8.9
Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
Y’know, for a guy who gave himself first billing, Jeff doesn’t rap much.
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 8.9
Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
Y’know, for a guy who gave himself first billing, Jeff doesn’t rap much.
10th Place
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 9.0
The Bloody Verdict of Verden by Sir Christopher Lee
I’m so happy Saruman abandoned the dark side and embraced the power of symphonic metal.
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 9.0
The Bloody Verdict of Verden by Sir Christopher Lee
I’m so happy Saruman abandoned the dark side and embraced the power of symphonic metal.
Tied for 8th Place
Submitted by Aura
Score: 9.1
The Angels Came Down by Kevin Costner & Modern West
Are you sure you weren’t planning to sub this for the country cat?
Submitted by Aura
Score: 9.1
The Angels Came Down by Kevin Costner & Modern West
Are you sure you weren’t planning to sub this for the country cat?
Tied for 8th Place
Submitted by Celever
Score: 9.1
Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It by Will Smith
For some reason, my brain wants to make a mash of this and Talk Dirty To Me.
Submitted by Celever
Score: 9.1
Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It by Will Smith
For some reason, my brain wants to make a mash of this and Talk Dirty To Me.
Tied for 6th Place
Submitted by leonard
Score: 9.2
Party All The Time by Eddie Murphy
This sounds so 80s. Last time I remember hearing Eddie Murphy sing, he was in character as Buckwheat.
Submitted by leonard
Score: 9.2
Party All The Time by Eddie Murphy
This sounds so 80s. Last time I remember hearing Eddie Murphy sing, he was in character as Buckwheat.
Tied for 6th Place
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 9.2
True Survivor by David Hasslehoff
Uh, this is the part where I ping Mendel because he’s German, right?
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 9.2
True Survivor by David Hasslehoff
Uh, this is the part where I ping Mendel because he’s German, right?
Tied for 4th Place
Submitted by gbsfranca
Score: 9.3
Unchain My Heart by Hugh Laurie
I kinda wanna see the look on your face when the header plays. Maybe you DO know my mind...
Submitted by gbsfranca
Score: 9.3
Unchain My Heart by Hugh Laurie
I kinda wanna see the look on your face when the header plays. Maybe you DO know my mind...
Tied for 4th Place
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 9.3
Cherries Jubiles by Yukika
Well, you did say it’s unique. I wonder what the studio version sounds like.
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 9.3
Cherries Jubiles by Yukika
Well, you did say it’s unique. I wonder what the studio version sounds like.
Tied for 2nd Place
Submitted by catgode
Score: 9.4
Holding Out For A Hero by Jennifer Saunders
Should I be embarrassed that I’ve seen all four Shreks or should I just lean into the fact that this cover is fire?
Submitted by catgode
Score: 9.4
Holding Out For A Hero by Jennifer Saunders
Should I be embarrassed that I’ve seen all four Shreks or should I just lean into the fact that this cover is fire?
Tied for 2nd Place
Submitted by Isa
Score: 9.4
This is War by 30 Seconds To Mars
How the hell have I slept on this band so damn much when this is so damn good?
Submitted by Isa
Score: 9.4
This is War by 30 Seconds To Mars
How the hell have I slept on this band so damn much when this is so damn good?
1st Place
Submitted by nutella [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.5
I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel To Be Free) by Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
I pogged so hard upon seeing what nutella subbed that I literally made the pog face. It’s Jeff fucking Goldblum! And he’s a JAZZ PIANIST! I’m plotzing, I’m plotzing!
Submitted by nutella [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.5
I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel To Be Free) by Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
I pogged so hard upon seeing what nutella subbed that I literally made the pog face. It’s Jeff fucking Goldblum! And he’s a JAZZ PIANIST! I’m plotzing, I’m plotzing!
And our outro is House of the Rising Sun by Jeremy Renner
nutella steals the spotlight in first place. leonard and shubaka round out a star-studded leaderboard.
Round 6 is The Strong, Silent Type. We’re not speaking to each other on Tuesday April 7th at 2pm CDT!
Round 6 is The Strong, Silent Type. We’re not speaking to each other on Tuesday April 7th at 2pm CDT!
Category 7 - The Strong, Silent Type
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song would I want to hear live in concert?”
Our headers for this round are Wild Monk by Osamu Kitajima and Light by Polyphia
And our outro is Aerodynamic by Daft Punk
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song would I want to hear live in concert?”
Our headers for this round are Wild Monk by Osamu Kitajima and Light by Polyphia
21st Place
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 2.6
Hedwig’s Theme (Loud) by Luke’s Loud Sounds
Joke’s on you, I turned my volume down for this one.
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 2.6
Hedwig’s Theme (Loud) by Luke’s Loud Sounds
Joke’s on you, I turned my volume down for this one.
20th Place
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 8.4
Ping! By Exyl
This isn't golfing, this is shuffleboard. You slid a banger into my DMs.
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 8.4
Ping! By Exyl
This isn't golfing, this is shuffleboard. You slid a banger into my DMs.
19th Place
Submitted by Isa
Score: 8.5
Visa från Utanmyra by Jan Johansson
t r a d i t i o n a l s w e d i s h j a z z
Submitted by Isa
Score: 8.5
Visa från Utanmyra by Jan Johansson
t r a d i t i o n a l s w e d i s h j a z z
Tied for 17th Place
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.6
Dialga’s Fight to the Finish! by Little V.
I feel like I gotta complain now. Y’all keep sending me such good stuff that the recent reveals are about as top heavy as a Pamela Anderson action figure that’s dating Plastic Surgeon Ken. Look at this, this is in the bottom third for the round and it’s an 8.6. An 8.6! It’s getting ridiculous and at this point I simply have to tell y’all to never stop sending me great songs. Just give in and embrace the inevitable 21-way tie for first. My ears thank you in advance.
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.6
Dialga’s Fight to the Finish! by Little V.
I feel like I gotta complain now. Y’all keep sending me such good stuff that the recent reveals are about as top heavy as a Pamela Anderson action figure that’s dating Plastic Surgeon Ken. Look at this, this is in the bottom third for the round and it’s an 8.6. An 8.6! It’s getting ridiculous and at this point I simply have to tell y’all to never stop sending me great songs. Just give in and embrace the inevitable 21-way tie for first. My ears thank you in advance.
Tied for 17th Place
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 8.6
Sponsored by Destiny by Slagsmålsklubben
The transition from drone to bouncy got me like whoa.
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 8.6
Sponsored by Destiny by Slagsmålsklubben
The transition from drone to bouncy got me like whoa.
Tied for 15th Place
Submitted by Aura
Score: 8.7
The Blackthorn by The Black Piper
While I don’t judge by the videos and thumbnails, I do look at them occasionally. And I am very impressed that there’s a book out there with its own soundtrack.
Submitted by Aura
Score: 8.7
The Blackthorn by The Black Piper
While I don’t judge by the videos and thumbnails, I do look at them occasionally. And I am very impressed that there’s a book out there with its own soundtrack.
Tied for 15th Place
Submitted by gbsfranca
Score: 8.7
Late Night by ODESZA
I had to switch the link to the official audio to realize the sound effects were part of the song and not just added in via the music video.
Submitted by gbsfranca
Score: 8.7
Late Night by ODESZA
I had to switch the link to the official audio to realize the sound effects were part of the song and not just added in via the music video.
14th Place
Submitted by catgode
Score: 8.8
The Maid and the Pocket Watch of Blood by TAM
Rip Leb’s walrus. You could’ve given me a run for my money. Hell, I was thinking of you when I burn listed Momentum Mori.
Submitted by catgode
Score: 8.8
The Maid and the Pocket Watch of Blood by TAM
Rip Leb’s walrus. You could’ve given me a run for my money. Hell, I was thinking of you when I burn listed Momentum Mori.
Tied for 12th Place
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 8.9
Autumn Leaves by Michel Petrucciani
Often when I get an ad-free hour on Pandora, everything longer than four and a half minutes gets passed over in my quest to listen to as much music as possible in sixty minutes. And then there are some songs that you just can’t skip no matter how long they are.
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 8.9
Autumn Leaves by Michel Petrucciani
Often when I get an ad-free hour on Pandora, everything longer than four and a half minutes gets passed over in my quest to listen to as much music as possible in sixty minutes. And then there are some songs that you just can’t skip no matter how long they are.
Tied for 12th Place
Submitted by nutella
Score: 8.9
The Cascades by Fleet Foxes
I can picture myself trekking through the Flint Hills or the Osage Cuestas on foot when I listen to this. I wanted it to be longer.
Submitted by nutella
Score: 8.9
The Cascades by Fleet Foxes
I can picture myself trekking through the Flint Hills or the Osage Cuestas on foot when I listen to this. I wanted it to be longer.
Tied for 9th Place
Submitted by Owner
Score: 9.0
Echolocation by LITE
Add this one to the list of Songs I Assumed Were A Different Genre Until I Pressed Play.
Submitted by Owner
Score: 9.0
Echolocation by LITE
Add this one to the list of Songs I Assumed Were A Different Genre Until I Pressed Play.
Tied for 9th Place
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 9.0
Starchaser by H-Mister
More chiptune in my life is always a good thing.
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 9.0
Starchaser by H-Mister
More chiptune in my life is always a good thing.
Tied for 9th Place
Submitted by termi
Score: 9.0
Ouroboros by Reiyashi
This is zen as hell. Is there actually such a thing as cyberchill? And if not, can there be?
Submitted by termi
Score: 9.0
Ouroboros by Reiyashi
This is zen as hell. Is there actually such a thing as cyberchill? And if not, can there be?
Tied for 7th Place
Submitted by Lectrys [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.1
Conga del Fuego by Arturo Márquez
Most of the concerts I’ve seen in my life were orchestras and recitals. The song started and I suddenly felt a primal need to sit in an auditorium seat and let the music wash over me in person.
Submitted by Lectrys [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.1
Conga del Fuego by Arturo Márquez
Most of the concerts I’ve seen in my life were orchestras and recitals. The song started and I suddenly felt a primal need to sit in an auditorium seat and let the music wash over me in person.
Tied for 7th Place
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 9.1
Warpstar (With You) by Slime Girls
More chiptune in my life is ALWAYS a good thing.
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 9.1
Warpstar (With You) by Slime Girls
More chiptune in my life is ALWAYS a good thing.
Tied for 5th Place
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 9.2
Rain of Amethyst by Camellia
I wonder if I can get Camellia on my Pandora...
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 9.2
Rain of Amethyst by Camellia
I wonder if I can get Camellia on my Pandora...
Tied for 5th Place
Submitted by Logic
Score: 9.2
The Ecstasy of Gold by Enrico Morricone
I love how it builds from something suspenseful into something epic.
Submitted by Logic
Score: 9.2
The Ecstasy of Gold by Enrico Morricone
I love how it builds from something suspenseful into something epic.
4th Place
Submitted by energy
Score: 9.3
300 Violin Orchestra by Jorge Quintero
I understand this is probably all done with computers, but I can easily picture the choir clapping and stomping in unison.
Submitted by energy
Score: 9.3
300 Violin Orchestra by Jorge Quintero
I understand this is probably all done with computers, but I can easily picture the choir clapping and stomping in unison.
3rd Place
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 9.4
Foto Blu Infinito by Novembre
I was expecting hard shred and I got something even better. And then I got that PLUS some excellent shred.
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 9.4
Foto Blu Infinito by Novembre
I was expecting hard shred and I got something even better. And then I got that PLUS some excellent shred.
2nd Place
Submitted by leonard [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.5
Do The Astral Plane by Flying Lotus
This is the nicest use of voice as instrument in the entire round. A funny feeling came over me here. The same desire to be there in person that I felt listening to Lectrys’s sub.
Submitted by leonard [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.5
Do The Astral Plane by Flying Lotus
This is the nicest use of voice as instrument in the entire round. A funny feeling came over me here. The same desire to be there in person that I felt listening to Lectrys’s sub.
1st Place
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 9.6
Route 203 Jazz Arrangement (Sinnoh Fusion Ensemble) by insaneintherainmusic
I can’t really judge this as a pokemon song since I never got the chance to play Diamond in full. It’s a damn fine song, though. You could have blindfolded me and told me this was composed for Trump’s inauguration, and I’d still enjoy it immensely.
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 9.6
Route 203 Jazz Arrangement (Sinnoh Fusion Ensemble) by insaneintherainmusic
I can’t really judge this as a pokemon song since I never got the chance to play Diamond in full. It’s a damn fine song, though. You could have blindfolded me and told me this was composed for Trump’s inauguration, and I’d still enjoy it immensely.
A hush falls over the crowd as leonard pulls back into the lead! nutella and shubaka are a whisper away on the leaderboard.
Round 8 is The Titleist Redux. We’ll be rereading the title cards on Sunday the 19th at 2pm CDT.
Round 8 is The Titleist Redux. We’ll be rereading the title cards on Sunday the 19th at 2pm CDT.
Yeah, it's gonna be Thursday.
Category 8 - The Titleist Redux
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song makes me want to listen to the whole album?”
Our headers for this round are Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand and Know by System Of A Down
And our outro is Tomorrow Comes Today by Gorillaz
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song makes me want to listen to the whole album?”
Our headers for this round are Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand and Know by System Of A Down
19th Place
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 6.9
Don’t Go Breaking My Dick by My Dick ft. Gordon Merrick
Y’know, Bloods has the full album uploaded on his YouTube channel.
Most of the parody lyrics are awkwardly shoehorned in, but some lines are cleverly edited. I don’t think there’s any other score I could give this one.
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 6.9
Don’t Go Breaking My Dick by My Dick ft. Gordon Merrick
Y’know, Bloods has the full album uploaded on his YouTube channel.
Most of the parody lyrics are awkwardly shoehorned in, but some lines are cleverly edited. I don’t think there’s any other score I could give this one.
18th Place
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 8.3
The Whole World by OutKast ft. Killer Mike
Catchy chorus with nice harmony. Tight flow throughout the verses.
...And then there’s the censor blanks. Dammit, man, you sent me the clean version!
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 8.3
The Whole World by OutKast ft. Killer Mike
Catchy chorus with nice harmony. Tight flow throughout the verses.
...And then there’s the censor blanks. Dammit, man, you sent me the clean version!
16th Place
Submitted by catgode
Score: 8.5
Pretty Cvnt by Sewerslvt
This is music to play while I’m hunkered down building D&D chars or mafia setups. Or maybe a novel, eventually, idk.
Submitted by catgode
Score: 8.5
Pretty Cvnt by Sewerslvt
This is music to play while I’m hunkered down building D&D chars or mafia setups. Or maybe a novel, eventually, idk.
15th Place
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.6
I Bet You’ll Forget That Even If You Noticed That by Foreground Eclipse
Okay, show of hands: how many people heard the first 40 seconds and thought this couldn't be a Blodds sub?
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.6
I Bet You’ll Forget That Even If You Noticed That by Foreground Eclipse
Okay, show of hands: how many people heard the first 40 seconds and thought this couldn't be a Blodds sub?
14th Place
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 8.7
Nuclear Rapture by Horsehunter
Sometimes metal screams and growls are hit or miss for me. Here, it’s hit rather than miss. This is reminiscent of a prog song, albeit one that’s very stripped down and gritty at times.
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 8.7
Nuclear Rapture by Horsehunter
Sometimes metal screams and growls are hit or miss for me. Here, it’s hit rather than miss. This is reminiscent of a prog song, albeit one that’s very stripped down and gritty at times.
Tied for 12th Place
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.8
Rusty Halo by The Script
Got me nodding my head to the beat.
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.8
Rusty Halo by The Script
Got me nodding my head to the beat.
Tied for 12th Place
Submitted by energy
Score: 8.8
Rock The House by Gorillaz
I know you were navigating around my use list here, but idt you took the recorder into account. Tbf, I forgot about it myself until I had it trilling in my ear.
Submitted by energy
Score: 8.8
Rock The House by Gorillaz
I know you were navigating around my use list here, but idt you took the recorder into account. Tbf, I forgot about it myself until I had it trilling in my ear.
11th Place
Submitted by Owner
Score: 8.9
Softer To Me by Relient K
Hits pretty hard for something calling itself soft.
Submitted by Owner
Score: 8.9
Softer To Me by Relient K
Hits pretty hard for something calling itself soft.
Tied for 9th Place
Submitted by Aura
Score: 9.0
The Wizard by Black Sabbath
The harmonica’s an interesting addition to those sweet guitars and drums.
Submitted by Aura
Score: 9.0
The Wizard by Black Sabbath
The harmonica’s an interesting addition to those sweet guitars and drums.
Tied for 9th Place
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 9.0
Anna Sun by Walk The Moon
This sound makes my brain search for comparison points with other bands, before giving up and admitting it just knows what it likes.
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 9.0
Anna Sun by Walk The Moon
This sound makes my brain search for comparison points with other bands, before giving up and admitting it just knows what it likes.
Tied for 7th
Submitted by gbsfranca & termi
Score: 9.1
Gone by Charli XCX ft. Christine and the Queens
First, termi subbed Next Level Charli. Then she swapped to this. Then gbs subbed it and agreed to the tie. And then they all lived happily ever after, the end.
Submitted by gbsfranca & termi
Score: 9.1
Gone by Charli XCX ft. Christine and the Queens
First, termi subbed Next Level Charli. Then she swapped to this. Then gbs subbed it and agreed to the tie. And then they all lived happily ever after, the end.
Tied for 7th
Submitted by leonard
Score: 9.1
Do It Now by Cool Company
Interesting voice. I think this is gonna get stuck in my head.
Submitted by leonard
Score: 9.1
Do It Now by Cool Company
Interesting voice. I think this is gonna get stuck in my head.
Tied for 5th Place
Submitted by Logic
Score: 9.2
What You Are by Audioslave
Audioslave’s done right by you before, so why not?
Submitted by Logic
Score: 9.2
What You Are by Audioslave
Audioslave’s done right by you before, so why not?
Tied for 5th Place
Submitted by nutella [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.2
The Perfect Song by The National
The perfect song doesn’t exi-
Is it weird that I wanna hear the album solely because the lead singer sounds kinda like a cross between Johnny Cash and Swans?
Submitted by nutella [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.2
The Perfect Song by The National
The perfect song doesn’t exi-
Is it weird that I wanna hear the album solely because the lead singer sounds kinda like a cross between Johnny Cash and Swans?
4th Place
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 9.3
Tigerlily by La Roux
Well, now I need to steal the La Roux meme you posted.
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 9.3
Tigerlily by La Roux
Well, now I need to steal the La Roux meme you posted.
3rd Place
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 9.4
Tethys by Conquering Dystopia
Such a driving and complex melody. I think we have another case of “subbed it to the wrong cat and still did great”.
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 9.4
Tethys by Conquering Dystopia
Such a driving and complex melody. I think we have another case of “subbed it to the wrong cat and still did great”.
1st Place
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 9.6
A Little Piece of Heaven by Avenged Sevenfold
I haven’t had my Lute itch scratched like this since There Existed An Addiction to Blood dropped last year. At points, it’s like a Voltaire song on steroids.
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 9.6
A Little Piece of Heaven by Avenged Sevenfold
I haven’t had my Lute itch scratched like this since There Existed An Addiction to Blood dropped last year. At points, it’s like a Voltaire song on steroids.
In a surprising turn of events, leonard and nutella have tied for first! shubaka takes third.
Round 9 is Yeehaw!. We’re gonna rustle up some tunes on Friday May the 1st at 2pm CDT.
Round 9 is Yeehaw!. We’re gonna rustle up some tunes on Friday May the 1st at 2pm CDT.
Category 9 - Yeehaw!
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song would make me admit I listen to country?”
Our headers for this round are 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton and Fire On the Mountain by Iron Horse
And our outro is Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident) by John Michael Montgomery
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song would make me admit I listen to country?”
Our headers for this round are 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton and Fire On the Mountain by Iron Horse
21st Place
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 6.3
Parked Out By The Lake by Dean Summerwind
Have I already reached peak country?
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 6.3
Parked Out By The Lake by Dean Summerwind
Have I already reached peak country?
20th Place
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 7.7
Son of a Son of a Sailor by Jimmy Buffet
Yes, Jimmy Buffet qualifies. In this venue, it's best described as country-approximate, but it qualifies.
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 7.7
Son of a Son of a Sailor by Jimmy Buffet
Yes, Jimmy Buffet qualifies. In this venue, it's best described as country-approximate, but it qualifies.
19th Place
Submitted by termi
Score: 8.0
Ramblin’ Man by Hank Williams Sr.
I was expecting something like the Allman Brothers and now I feel bad for thinking that.
Submitted by termi
Score: 8.0
Ramblin’ Man by Hank Williams Sr.
I was expecting something like the Allman Brothers and now I feel bad for thinking that.
18th Place
Submitted by catgode
Score: 8.1
Take Me Home, Country Roads (Nuclear Winter Update) - Fallout 76 by SilvaGunner
It just works, desu yo ne.
Submitted by catgode
Score: 8.1
Take Me Home, Country Roads (Nuclear Winter Update) - Fallout 76 by SilvaGunner
It just works, desu yo ne.
17th Place
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.3
Rootin-Tootin' Love by SilvaGunner
[2:44pm] BrainpanSonata: what the fresh hell is this
[2:44pm] BrainpanSonata: silvaghunner country? wtf
[2:44pm] BrainpanSonata: i mean, you;’re not wrong but
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.3
Rootin-Tootin' Love by SilvaGunner
[2:44pm] BrainpanSonata: what the fresh hell is this
[2:44pm] BrainpanSonata: silvaghunner country? wtf
[2:44pm] BrainpanSonata: i mean, you;’re not wrong but
16th Place
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 8.4
Emmylou by First Aid Kit
Love the steel guitar. Not entirely sure about the harmonies here.
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 8.4
Emmylou by First Aid Kit
Love the steel guitar. Not entirely sure about the harmonies here.
15th Place
Submitted by Isa
Score: 8.5
All My Little Words by The Magnetic Fields
Love the banjo, but I can’t help but sympathize hearing the lead singer try to hit those low notes.
Submitted by Isa
Score: 8.5
All My Little Words by The Magnetic Fields
Love the banjo, but I can’t help but sympathize hearing the lead singer try to hit those low notes.
14th Place
Submitted by gbsfranca
Score: 8.6
Borboletas by Victor & Leo
Country from another country… noice.
Submitted by gbsfranca
Score: 8.6
Borboletas by Victor & Leo
Country from another country… noice.
13th Place
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.7
Hurt by Johnny Cash
Now that’s what I call a blatant pander.
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.7
Hurt by Johnny Cash
Now that’s what I call a blatant pander.
Tied for 11th Place
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 8.8
Are You Sure by Kacey Musgraves ft. Willie Nelson
It feels so weird to be listening to this during quarantine.
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 8.8
Are You Sure by Kacey Musgraves ft. Willie Nelson
It feels so weird to be listening to this during quarantine.
Tied for 11th Place
Submitted by Owner
Score: 8.8
The Git Up by Blanco Brown
My giddy up and go just got down and boogied.
Submitted by Owner
Score: 8.8
The Git Up by Blanco Brown
My giddy up and go just got down and boogied.
Tied for 9th Place
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 8.9
Old Town Road (Area 51 Video) by Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, Young Thug & Mason Ramsey
Man, if this was a music video cat… maybe I’ll give in and get a PlugDJ account sometime in the future.
Also, yes, it’s true: this is the point where Leb stopped golfing. Stay tuned to see how much the bangers impact his score.
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 8.9
Old Town Road (Area 51 Video) by Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, Young Thug & Mason Ramsey
Man, if this was a music video cat… maybe I’ll give in and get a PlugDJ account sometime in the future.
Also, yes, it’s true: this is the point where Leb stopped golfing. Stay tuned to see how much the bangers impact his score.
Tied for 9th Place
Submitted by nutella
Score: 8.9
Old Number 7 by The Devil Makes Three
I’ll drink to that.
Submitted by nutella
Score: 8.9
Old Number 7 by The Devil Makes Three
I’ll drink to that.
8th Place
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 9.0
Welcome to Earth (Pollywog) by Sturgill Simpson
Doesn’t sound much like a country song, but it sounds a lot like a banger.
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 9.0
Welcome to Earth (Pollywog) by Sturgill Simpson
Doesn’t sound much like a country song, but it sounds a lot like a banger.
Tied for 6th Place
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 9.1
Cosmic Square Dance by Chet Atkins ft. Mark Knopfler
This is mighty nice.
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 9.1
Cosmic Square Dance by Chet Atkins ft. Mark Knopfler
This is mighty nice.
Tied for 4th Place
Submitted by Aura
Score: 9.2
The Highwayman by Jimmy Webb
What it lacks in that old country twang, it makes up for in the beautiful orchestration.
Submitted by Aura
Score: 9.2
The Highwayman by Jimmy Webb
What it lacks in that old country twang, it makes up for in the beautiful orchestration.
Tied for 4th Place
Submitted by Logic
Score: 9.2
War Pigs by Hayseed Dixie
Made me think it was noon Monday with that tornado siren, kek. But damn, it’s good.
Submitted by Logic
Score: 9.2
War Pigs by Hayseed Dixie
Made me think it was noon Monday with that tornado siren, kek. But damn, it’s good.
3rd Place
Submitted by RaceBandit [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.3
If You’re Going Through Hell by Rodney Atkins
Man, this was so popular in my hometown back in its heyday. Is it weird that I’m headbanging to a country song?
Submitted by RaceBandit [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.3
If You’re Going Through Hell by Rodney Atkins
Man, this was so popular in my hometown back in its heyday. Is it weird that I’m headbanging to a country song?
2nd Place
Submitted by energy
Score: 9.4
Kinfolks by Sam Hunt
So this is modern mainstream country. Hot damn.
Submitted by energy
Score: 9.4
Kinfolks by Sam Hunt
So this is modern mainstream country. Hot damn.
1st Place
Submitted by leonard
Score: 9.5
Dixieland Delight by Alabama
A category so far out of your wheelhouse... and yet it feels SO right.
Submitted by leonard
Score: 9.5
Dixieland Delight by Alabama
A category so far out of your wheelhouse... and yet it feels SO right.
leonard cowboys up and pulls back into the lead! nutella and Andy Snype give it the gun on the podium.
Round 10 (already?) is And The Grammy Goes To… Get your acceptance speeches ready for Wednesday the 13th at 2pm CDT.
Round 10 (already?) is And The Grammy Goes To… Get your acceptance speeches ready for Wednesday the 13th at 2pm CDT.
Category 10 - And The Grammy Goes To…
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song most deserves its Grammy?”
Our headers for this round are What’s Love Got To Do With It by Tina Turner and Lazaretto by Jack White
NOTE: Today's reveal begins at 20th, due to a dense tie as per the dupes clause.
And our outro is Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song most deserves its Grammy?”
Our headers for this round are What’s Love Got To Do With It by Tina Turner and Lazaretto by Jack White
NOTE: Today's reveal begins at 20th, due to a dense tie as per the dupes clause.
20th Place
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 6.5
Rolling In The Deep by Liao Jia Lin
I probably should have catfailed this for not being sung by Adele, but there’s a very good reason why I won’t. I did some digging on this one, by which I mean I read the YouTube comments and googled from there. Dr. Liao isn’t screwing around with a karaoke jam. He’s actually singing the song in a Chinese opera style known as Huaguxi or flower-drum opera. This isn’t just a shitpost, this is culture.
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 6.5
Rolling In The Deep by Liao Jia Lin
I probably should have catfailed this for not being sung by Adele, but there’s a very good reason why I won’t. I did some digging on this one, by which I mean I read the YouTube comments and googled from there. Dr. Liao isn’t screwing around with a karaoke jam. He’s actually singing the song in a Chinese opera style known as Huaguxi or flower-drum opera. This isn’t just a shitpost, this is culture.
19th Place
Submitted by gbsfranca
Score: 7.2
Beautiful Day by U2
I’m not sure if I’ve slept too much or haven’t slept enough on Bono. Also, does the studio version even have an airplane in flight in it?
Submitted by gbsfranca
Score: 7.2
Beautiful Day by U2
I’m not sure if I’ve slept too much or haven’t slept enough on Bono. Also, does the studio version even have an airplane in flight in it?
18th Place
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 7.6
Pop It Off by Bruneaux
There's a Grammy winner in here somewhere. Maybe more than one, who knows. If you can pick them out from this tangle of sound, kudos to you.
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 7.6
Pop It Off by Bruneaux
There's a Grammy winner in here somewhere. Maybe more than one, who knows. If you can pick them out from this tangle of sound, kudos to you.
17th Place
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 8.0
Beauty and the Beast by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson
An example of how poor my memory can be: I’m 80% certain this song was in my last walrus, but for the life of me I can’t remember which cat it was in or what score it got then.
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 8.0
Beauty and the Beast by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson
An example of how poor my memory can be: I’m 80% certain this song was in my last walrus, but for the life of me I can’t remember which cat it was in or what score it got then.
16th Place
Submitted by Logic
Score: 8.4
Theme of Exodus by Ernest Gold
Pretty sure this was a major influence for the Hail, Caesar! soundtrack.
Submitted by Logic
Score: 8.4
Theme of Exodus by Ernest Gold
Pretty sure this was a major influence for the Hail, Caesar! soundtrack.
15th Place
Submitted by catgode
Score: 8.5
The Pillar Men Theme - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven by SilvaGunner
Does anyone regret the mashups clause? No? Me neither.
Submitted by catgode
Score: 8.5
The Pillar Men Theme - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven by SilvaGunner
Does anyone regret the mashups clause? No? Me neither.
Tied for 13th Place
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.6
Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack
I think I heard this in one of my roommate’s romcom movies. Except it was being sung by a ten year old boy.
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.6
Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack
I think I heard this in one of my roommate’s romcom movies. Except it was being sung by a ten year old boy.
Tied for 13th Place
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 8.6
If I Didn’t Have You by Billy Crystal and John Goodman
Well, I already knew Goodman can sing. I’m one of the few people who will admit to owning a copy of Blues Brothers 2000… and the soundtrack to the same. YMMV on Billy Crystal, but their voices blend well when they sing together.
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 8.6
If I Didn’t Have You by Billy Crystal and John Goodman
Well, I already knew Goodman can sing. I’m one of the few people who will admit to owning a copy of Blues Brothers 2000… and the soundtrack to the same. YMMV on Billy Crystal, but their voices blend well when they sing together.
12th Place
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 8.7
You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette
One of those songs where I’ve memorized the chorus but never really heard the verses before. This is great, it pulls no punches.
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 8.7
You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette
One of those songs where I’ve memorized the chorus but never really heard the verses before. This is great, it pulls no punches.
11th Place
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 8.8
Smooth by Santana ft. Rob Thomas
I wish you’d given me the official audio instead of the music video. With how good Santana's guitar licks are, not having that extra minute or so is a little tragic. Yes, even after hearing it Jojofied, I want more Santana than this.
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 8.8
Smooth by Santana ft. Rob Thomas
I wish you’d given me the official audio instead of the music video. With how good Santana's guitar licks are, not having that extra minute or so is a little tragic. Yes, even after hearing it Jojofied, I want more Santana than this.
10th Place
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 8.9
Layla (Unplugged) by Eric Clapton
I’d say it’s pretty gutsy to send me the live version, but there are a few cases where I prefer the live version over the studio version. I think this is one of them.
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 8.9
Layla (Unplugged) by Eric Clapton
I’d say it’s pretty gutsy to send me the live version, but there are a few cases where I prefer the live version over the studio version. I think this is one of them.
9th Place
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 9.0
Ain’t It Fun by Paramore
Living in the real world isn’t exactly fun right now, but this song is certainly fun.
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 9.0
Ain’t It Fun by Paramore
Living in the real world isn’t exactly fun right now, but this song is certainly fun.
8th Place
Submitted by leonard & termi
Score: 9.1
These Walls by Kendrik Lamar ft. Bilal, Anna Wise & Thundercat
I have too many favorite rappers to do my Four on the Floor anti-pandering idea for a rap category. Though maybe the odd one out there would be Kendrik, just so I could listen to more of his songs.
Submitted by leonard & termi
Score: 9.1
These Walls by Kendrik Lamar ft. Bilal, Anna Wise & Thundercat
I have too many favorite rappers to do my Four on the Floor anti-pandering idea for a rap category. Though maybe the odd one out there would be Kendrik, just so I could listen to more of his songs.
7th Place
Submitted by Owner
Score: 9.2
Wanna Be Happy? by Kirk Franklin
Yeah, gimme that sweet gospel.
Submitted by Owner
Score: 9.2
Wanna Be Happy? by Kirk Franklin
Yeah, gimme that sweet gospel.
6th Place
Submitted by energy
Score: 9.3
Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots
Is energy a pandermaster or does he have his finger on the pulse of pop culture? ¿Por que no los dos?
Submitted by energy
Score: 9.3
Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots
Is energy a pandermaster or does he have his finger on the pulse of pop culture? ¿Por que no los dos?
4th Place
Submitted by Aura
Score: 9.5
El Dorado by Iron Maiden
Remember how I said some songs can’t be skipped no matter how long they are? Hope you like long fullplays.
Submitted by Aura
Score: 9.5
El Dorado by Iron Maiden
Remember how I said some songs can’t be skipped no matter how long they are? Hope you like long fullplays.
3rd Place
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 9.6
Electric Feel (Justice Remix) by MGMT
I love the original. I also love the remix. Don’t make me choose which one I love more.
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 9.6
Electric Feel (Justice Remix) by MGMT
I love the original. I also love the remix. Don’t make me choose which one I love more.
1st Place
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 9.8
7empest by Tool
Remember how I said some songs can’t be skipped no matter how long they are? Hope you REALLY like long fullplays.
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 9.8
7empest by Tool
Remember how I said some songs can’t be skipped no matter how long they are? Hope you REALLY like long fullplays.
And our outro is Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin
The gap grows smaller between leonard and nutella! Aura edges out Andy for the third spot on the leaderboard podium.
Our final round is Looking To The Future (aka 2020 Vision). Who has the brightest future ahead of them? Find out on Thursday the 21st at 2pm CDT.
Our final round is Looking To The Future (aka 2020 Vision). Who has the brightest future ahead of them? Find out on Thursday the 21st at 2pm CDT.
Category FINAL - Looking To The Future (aka 2020 Vision)
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song makes me look forward to the future the most?”
Our headers for this round are Astronomy Domine (Live) by Pink Floyd and The Final Countdown by Europe
And our outro is We Will All Go Together by Tom Lehrer
This round's theme bonus question: “Which song makes me look forward to the future the most?”
Our headers for this round are Astronomy Domine (Live) by Pink Floyd and The Final Countdown by Europe
21st Place
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 3.4
Moon [Censored] by Plump
1) Too much gratuitous racial slang. About halfway through it stopped being “welcome, space brothers” and started being that one 13yo who spams cuss words in chat because the mods are afk.
2) A whole point docked for the moon shit. That’s just gross.
3) If it weren’t for 1 and 2, it would have been too short for my liking.
Submitted by Muusu
Score: 3.4
Moon [Censored] by Plump
1) Too much gratuitous racial slang. About halfway through it stopped being “welcome, space brothers” and started being that one 13yo who spams cuss words in chat because the mods are afk.
2) A whole point docked for the moon shit. That’s just gross.
3) If it weren’t for 1 and 2, it would have been too short for my liking.
20th Place
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 4.7
On Jupiter by The Armed
Okay, this is the audio version of the ending of 2001: A Space Odyssey and I don’t like that. Too much noise happening all at once. My brain wants subtitles and a tequila sunrise.
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 4.7
On Jupiter by The Armed
Okay, this is the audio version of the ending of 2001: A Space Odyssey and I don’t like that. Too much noise happening all at once. My brain wants subtitles and a tequila sunrise.
19th Place
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 4.9
Universes by adohu
It’s a weird song. It sounds like someone’s trying to run on a freshly waxed gym floor and play an old school arcade game at the same time. That squeaking almost gave me a headache.
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 4.9
Universes by adohu
It’s a weird song. It sounds like someone’s trying to run on a freshly waxed gym floor and play an old school arcade game at the same time. That squeaking almost gave me a headache.
18th Place
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 5.2
Spaceport Alpha by David Wise
Of all the things you could send me, you sent me this. Never played the game, never played the franchise. This is not hitting the mark with me at all.
Submitted by Lectrys
Score: 5.2
Spaceport Alpha by David Wise
Of all the things you could send me, you sent me this. Never played the game, never played the franchise. This is not hitting the mark with me at all.
17th Place
Submitted by energy
Score: 7.8
Radioactive by Imagine Dragons
A tiny piece of me wishes you’d gone with your other choice. The fridge logic of “all my accomplishments mean nothing if I die (in this implied apocalypse)” hits far differently than “I survived the apocalypse and all I got was this lungful of chemicals”.
Submitted by energy
Score: 7.8
Radioactive by Imagine Dragons
A tiny piece of me wishes you’d gone with your other choice. The fridge logic of “all my accomplishments mean nothing if I die (in this implied apocalypse)” hits far differently than “I survived the apocalypse and all I got was this lungful of chemicals”.
16th Place
Submitted by Logic
Score: 8.2
The Geeks Were Right by The Faint
That guitar is anything but shy. The synth was a nice touch, but it was just that, a touch of synth. More synth is rarely a bad thing.
Submitted by Logic
Score: 8.2
The Geeks Were Right by The Faint
That guitar is anything but shy. The synth was a nice touch, but it was just that, a touch of synth. More synth is rarely a bad thing.
15th Place
Submitted by Isa
Score: 8.3
Reuters by Wire
This sooo doesn’t answer the theme bonus question.
Submitted by Isa
Score: 8.3
Reuters by Wire
This sooo doesn’t answer the theme bonus question.
Tied for 13th Place
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.5
Earth by Easy Life
I understand you had trouble with this cat, but the metaphors hit the brief pretty well.
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.5
Earth by Easy Life
I understand you had trouble with this cat, but the metaphors hit the brief pretty well.
Tied for 13th Place
Submitted by termi
Score: 8.5
Genetic Engineering by X-Ray Spex
Dude with the saxophone’s there like “Yeah, we’re first wave punk, but I’m in a second wave ska mood”.
Submitted by termi
Score: 8.5
Genetic Engineering by X-Ray Spex
Dude with the saxophone’s there like “Yeah, we’re first wave punk, but I’m in a second wave ska mood”.
Tied for 11th Place
Submitted by catgode
Score: 8.6
Space Magic by meganeko
Certainly sounds super futuristic.
Submitted by catgode
Score: 8.6
Space Magic by meganeko
Certainly sounds super futuristic.
Tied for 11th Place
Submitted by Owner
Score: 8.6
Ghost Town by Shiny Toy Guns
The apocalypse part almost went over my head, but this is definitely straight outta the edgy emopunk section of my wheelhouse.
Submitted by Owner
Score: 8.6
Ghost Town by Shiny Toy Guns
The apocalypse part almost went over my head, but this is definitely straight outta the edgy emopunk section of my wheelhouse.
10th Place
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.7
Breaking Out by The Protomen
Is it weird that I’m getting Meatloaf vibes from this song? Not a bad thing by far, but is it weird that a song that is contextually unofficial Mega Man OST makes me think of I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)?
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.7
Breaking Out by The Protomen
Is it weird that I’m getting Meatloaf vibes from this song? Not a bad thing by far, but is it weird that a song that is contextually unofficial Mega Man OST makes me think of I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)?
Tied for 8th Place
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 8.8
Virtual Insanity by Jamiroquai
Well, it seems like nobody listened to this message before it was too late.
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 8.8
Virtual Insanity by Jamiroquai
Well, it seems like nobody listened to this message before it was too late.
Tied for 8th Place
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 8.8
Endless and Artificial by City Girl
Interesting use of vocals as instrument. Or is that vocaloid as instrument?
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 8.8
Endless and Artificial by City Girl
Interesting use of vocals as instrument. Or is that vocaloid as instrument?
7th Place
Submitted by Aura
Score: 8.9
Godhunter (Full Album) by Aviators
Justifying an entire album as a sub will take too long and destroy what’s left of my credibility, so let’s just get right into judging it.
The percussion and the vocal style kinda remind me of Zayde Wolf, Kongos, or The Brothers Bright. By which I mean, just from the first track this seems like it could be my jam. From there, the synthwave elements kick in and things switch up a bit from track to track, always giving you something interesting to listen to without really repeating itself. The lyrics definitely paint pictures in each track, though I think it’d take multiple playthroughs to fully determine a contiguous thread of narrative. Which doesn’t seem like a bad idea, tbh. (Side note: if you want to dissect this on your own time, do so with an hour and a half set aside in your day, your phone off, and your ad blocker on. This seems like something you’ll want to listen to without interruptions.) My favorite tracks on the album are Pop Cult Crucifixion and A Castle on the Sea.
Submitted by Aura
Score: 8.9
Godhunter (Full Album) by Aviators
Justifying an entire album as a sub will take too long and destroy what’s left of my credibility, so let’s just get right into judging it.
The percussion and the vocal style kinda remind me of Zayde Wolf, Kongos, or The Brothers Bright. By which I mean, just from the first track this seems like it could be my jam. From there, the synthwave elements kick in and things switch up a bit from track to track, always giving you something interesting to listen to without really repeating itself. The lyrics definitely paint pictures in each track, though I think it’d take multiple playthroughs to fully determine a contiguous thread of narrative. Which doesn’t seem like a bad idea, tbh. (Side note: if you want to dissect this on your own time, do so with an hour and a half set aside in your day, your phone off, and your ad blocker on. This seems like something you’ll want to listen to without interruptions.) My favorite tracks on the album are Pop Cult Crucifixion and A Castle on the Sea.
6th Place
Submitted by gbsfranca
Score: 9.0
Run by AWOLNATION
“Bitch, I AM the apocalypse” is one hell of a mood.
Submitted by gbsfranca
Score: 9.0
Run by AWOLNATION
“Bitch, I AM the apocalypse” is one hell of a mood.
5th Place
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 9.1
Apocalypse Please by Muse
I was gonna make a joke about this being robbed, but I just realized this is straight off the soundtrack of 2020.
Submitted by Dobby
Score: 9.1
Apocalypse Please by Muse
I was gonna make a joke about this being robbed, but I just realized this is straight off the soundtrack of 2020.
4th Place
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 9.2
A Beautiful Start To The End Of The World by The Clan Destined
By the time you read this, The Clan Destined will already have been added to my Pandora.
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 9.2
A Beautiful Start To The End Of The World by The Clan Destined
By the time you read this, The Clan Destined will already have been added to my Pandora.
Tied for 2nd Place
Submitted by Lebossle [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.3
We Appreciate Power by Grimes
Grimes is so future, even her baby names are from the future. Jokes aside, I love this. What would it take to make me capitulate? Nothing, man, I’m a huge fan of the technological singularity. Now where do I sign up?
Submitted by Lebossle [THEME WINNER]
Score: 9.3
We Appreciate Power by Grimes
Grimes is so future, even her baby names are from the future. Jokes aside, I love this. What would it take to make me capitulate? Nothing, man, I’m a huge fan of the technological singularity. Now where do I sign up?
Tied for 2nd Place
Submitted by leonard
Score: 9.3
Flash Delirium by MGMT
I wasn’t really aware before now that this song’s about social media. But tbf, Congratulations is firmly entrenched in my mind as The Soundtrack To My Mental Health Circa 2015, In No Particular Order: The Album. The new information kinda aligns with that in a weird way actually, since that’s also the time I started being active in Kongregate’s Forum Games Forum.
Submitted by leonard
Score: 9.3
Flash Delirium by MGMT
I wasn’t really aware before now that this song’s about social media. But tbf, Congratulations is firmly entrenched in my mind as The Soundtrack To My Mental Health Circa 2015, In No Particular Order: The Album. The new information kinda aligns with that in a weird way actually, since that’s also the time I started being active in Kongregate’s Forum Games Forum.
1st Place
Submitted by nutella
Score: 9.5
Singularity by Darlingside
This isn’t the singularity I was hoping for, but between the beautiful harmonies and the moving lyrics, I don’t mind that it isn’t.
Submitted by nutella
Score: 9.5
Singularity by Darlingside
This isn’t the singularity I was hoping for, but between the beautiful harmonies and the moving lyrics, I don’t mind that it isn’t.
Now is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The winner of the Panic Station 2020 Walrus is…
BY ONE TENTH OF A POINT, IT’S LEONARD!
Congratulations, leonard! And congratulations to nutella and AuraGuardian for finishing in second and third. And thanks to all y’all for subbing and listening and golfing and mashing and just being here and having fun.
Please look forward to Weebrus on June 1st. I’m doing something new with the format that I hope you’ll all sub to and enjoy.
Here are the final standings for PS2020:
BY ONE TENTH OF A POINT, IT’S LEONARD!
Congratulations, leonard! And congratulations to nutella and AuraGuardian for finishing in second and third. And thanks to all y’all for subbing and listening and golfing and mashing and just being here and having fun.
Please look forward to Weebrus on June 1st. I’m doing something new with the format that I hope you’ll all sub to and enjoy.
Here are the final standings for PS2020:
Good contest, everyone. I only regret that my schedule meant I was asleep for all the reveals.