Walrus The Wall Ross Walrus [Final Standings up]

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6th:
Still Alive by Jonathan Coulton
Hey guys, it’s the song. Yeah, that one! Anyways, this is a good song. Not great, but Glados is a surprisingly good singer and the instrumental is fine.
Total: 7.8 rating + 2.6 theme + .0 bonus = 10.4 points
Submitted by Newcomb

5th:
Deeper Understanding by Kate Bush
I like the song’s story and the vocals are interesting. Instrumental is pretty good as well. Remember kids, don’t use the computer for too long without taking a break or you’ll suffer severe psychosis. Or get fat. One of the two.
Total: 7.9 rating + 2.4 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.3 points
Submitted by Aladyyn

4th:
Total Entertainment Forever by Father John Misty
I didn’t expect to a see a Ronald McDonald chest splitter zap Kurt Cobain while he’s being crucified today. Anyways, uh, the song itself instead of the music video. The singing fits well with the instrumental and it has a nice flow to it.
Total: 8.0 rating + 2.5 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.5 points
Submitted by Zack

3rd:
I.G.Y. (What A Beautiful World) by Donald Fagen
It has some nice synth, smooth vocals, and some interesting jazz elements. I really like this.
Total: 8.3 rating + 2.4 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.7 points
Submitted by DaLetterEl

2nd:
What's a Future Funk by LemKuuja
The only part that really fits the cat is the genre, but I guess that’s enough here. Anyways, I like it, I can groove to this.
Total: 8.5 rating + 0.3 theme + 1.0 bonus = 9.8 points
Submitted by EvanManMan

1st:
2 HAL 9000 by Iasah ft. sasakure.UK
Beep boop. I am BLOODYbot 9000. 2019: A Walrus Odyssey. Anyways, the song! I like the style of the song overall, both vocals and instrumental. Into the playlist it goes.
Total: 8.8 rating + 2.7 theme + 1.0 bonus = 12.5 points
Submitted by qwertyuiopazs

Closer:
Machine Civilization by WORLD ORDER

 

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Category 10: 8675-309

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8675-309 by Tommy Tutone

15th:
Nokia Ringtone by Francisco Tárrega
This is instantly recognizable recognizable and makes me conflicted. It’s annoying to hear, but it’s better than most shitty ringtones I’m forced to listen to by the people around me, so hey, I appreciate you Nokia.
Total: 4.8 rating + 2.4 theme + .0 bonus = 7.2 points
Submitted by Moose.

14th:
Star 69 by R.E.M
It’s all echo-y. Am I listening to this song in a cave? Overall I’m not a big fan of the sound, especially the over the top reverb. Not exactly bad though.
Total: 5.1 rating + 2.4 theme + 1.0 bonus = 8.5 points
Submitted by BrainpanSonata

13th:
Talk To Me by Tory Lanez ft. Rich the Kid
Beat is alright, the bass avoids being grating. Repetitive though, but shrug, that’s the genre. Vocals sound a bit too autotuned to enjoy on the main part, I enjoyed Rich the Kid’s segment though.
Total: 6.8 rating + 1.8 theme + 1.0 bonus = 9.6 points
Submitted by EvanManMan

12th:
London Calling by The Clash
Oh, I’ve heard a little bit by The Clash before. Forgot that they were from across the pond, but this reminded me really easily. Nothing really stands out about it, but the song is good overall.
Total: 7.0 rating + 2.2 theme + .5 bonus = 9.7 points
Submitted by LordQuas

11th:
Hanging on the Telephone by Blondie
Oh, it’s this. In hindsight, I should’ve expected this. Anyways, Blondie is nice but imo has done better work. It’s a good song though.
Total: 7.4 Rating + 2.7 theme + .0 bonus = 10.1 points
Submitted by Robert Alfons and Myzozoa

9th:
Call Me, Beep Me by Christina Milian
I haven’t heard this in a very long time. It reminds me of the Spice Girls or something. Nice beeping noises in the background.
Total: 7.5 Rating + 3.8 theme + .5 bonus = 11.8 points
Submitted by DaLetterEl

8th:
Caravan by Van Morrison
Yeah, this definitely sounds like Van Morrison. I enjoy the horns on this. They are quiet, but they play their role well. Reminds me of what my dad would listen to.
Total: 7.7 rating + 2.2 theme + .0 bonus = 9.9 points
Submitted by Isa

7th:
Mood Rings by Relient K
This vocalist reminds me of someone else, but I can’t for the life of me remember who it is. Either way, I like their voice. Lyrics made me crack up and the instrumental fit well. Sounds really early 00s or late 90s to me, although I didn’t bother to check. It’s just the kind of sound that fits a time period really strongly
Total: 7.9 rating + 2.3 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.2 points
Submitted by OwnerOfALonelyHeart

 

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6th:
Alice Music by Alice Schach and the Magic Orchestra
This isn’t what I expected for the cat, but this really fits. The artist only does songs in a language they made, it’s a cool gimmick. The song itself is pretty good, if lacking some impact.
Total: 7.9 rating + 2.6 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.5 points
Submitted by qwertyuiopazs

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5th:
Videotape by Thom Yorke
The piano composition is touching and the vocals fit well. I enjoyed this a lot.
Total: 8.1 rating + 2.3 theme. + .0 bonus = 10.4 points
Submitted by Zack

4th:
Can’t Keep Checking My Phone by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Man, this is groovy. This is great, although it’s hard to point out a particular aspect that stands out.
Total: 8.3 rating + 2.4 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.7 points
Submitted by Newcomb

3rd:
Letter To Dana by Sonata Arctica
I like the song and the story it tells. I like the vocals but I can’t tell if there’s a slight Irish accent mixed in or if I’m imagining it.
Total: 8.4 rating + 2.4 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.8 points
Submitted by Aladyyn

2nd:
Lullaby by Risso and JIDA
This is really chill. The instrumental is really interesting and the vocals go well with it.
Total: 8.6 rating + 2.1 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.7 points
Submitted by shubaka17

1st:
Omen by The Prodigy
Oh, this goes hard, nice. You switched up a lot of your The Prodigy subs for the extra bonus points, but based off of this one song you may have done better on some of them if you hadn’t switched, I really like this. Beat is great and the vocals match up well.
Total: 9.0 rating + 2.2 theme + 1.0 bonus = 12.2 points
Submitted by Lebossle

Closer:
Stop The Prank Calls! Our Scarlet Phone by IOSYS

And thus the backlog of cats is posted.

 

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Category 11: Out Of Control (Nothing's Carved In Stone)

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Out Of Control by Nothing's Carved In Stone

15th:
Sir Pelo Mogolovonio by Zelard
I just had a bad time. Theme score remains partially intact just because of Megalovania’s existence.
Total: 3.0 rating + 1.5 theme + .5 bonus = 5.0 points
Submitted by Moose.

14th:
Gold Teeth by God
This is a little too chaotic for me to enjoy. Kinda grating.
Total: 6.9 rating + 2.3 theme + 1.0 bonus = 10.2 points
Submitted by Robert Alfons

13th:
MoshPit by Kodak Black ft Juice WRLD
The lyrics match the theme in places, while the sound of the song really doesn’t. The song itself is good, but the lyrics are all over the place and there’s not much that stands out.
Total: 7.0 rating + 2.1 theme + .0 bonus = 9.1 points
Submitted by EvanManMan

12th:
I’m Amazed by Pixies
Oh, this gets into the action quick. Could do without the intro, but that doesn’t affect the score. The guitar is nice.
Total: 7.2 rating + 2.3 theme + 1.0 bonus = 10.5 points
Submitted by Myzozoa

11th:
Seagull by Ride
I see why this is named seagull, it has that sort of surfer music sound. Or maybe I’m just nuts and just made that up and believed it to sound mysterious. Either or. Guitar shreds, but not in the way you’d set a fight to. Lyrics fit pretty well though.
Total: 7.3 rating + 1.6 theme + 1.0 bonus = 9.9 points
Submitted by Isa

10th:
Imperium (Dillon Francis Remix) by Madeon
I’ve heard better tracks by Madeon, but hey, it’s Madeon, of course it’s going to be good.
Total: 7.6 rating + 2.0 theme + .0 bonus = 9.6 points
Submitted by Newcomb

9th:
Invasion Of The Tentacube by XOTH
Day Of The Tentacube: Coming to stores near you soon. Wait, I’m being told this is something else. Darn. Anyways, nice guitar. Neutral towards the vocalist, not grating, not great.
Total: 7.7 rating + 2.5 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.2 points
Submitted by LordQuas

8th:
Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J
Oh man, this goes great with the theme. I would write more, but excuse me, I need to hide or I’m gonna get knocked out.
Total: 7.7 rating + 3.9 theme + 1.0 bonus = 12.6 points
Submitted by BrainpanSonata

7th:
Hopes and Dreams/ SAVE the World -Dual Mix- by theultimateonejpsx
DaLetterEl feels DETERMINATION to win the walrus.
Total: 7.9 rating + 2.8 theme + .5 bonus = 11.2 points
Submitted by DaLetterEl

 

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6th:
Surfs Up (Eat Shit) by Professor Kliq
This reminds me of some old violent stickman animation one of my friends showed me years ago. I like the song, has variation and gets you pumped up.
Total: 7.9 rating + 2.6 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.5 points
Submitted by OwnerOfALonelyHeart

5th:
Unseen Entities from Under Night In-Birth
The drums are pretty sick, goes well with the electronic beat.
Total: 8.0 rating + 2.5 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.5 points
Submitted by Aladyyn

4th:
Before the World Dies by Shady Cicada
Yeah, I could definitely see this being used a boss battle track.
Total: 8.1 rating + 2.7 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.5 points
Submitted by qwertyuiopazs

3rd:
Ten Years by Nine Treasures
I like the vocalist and the backing is neat. Also, I can’t make those noises. Angry Mongolian noises are rather unique.
Total: 8.2 rating + 2.6 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.8 points
Submitted by shubaka17

2nd:
Meet Matt Stryker by Carpenter Brut
This reminds me of Hotline Miami. Nice song, gotta respect that synth.
Total: 8.4 rating + 2.5 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.9 points
Submitted by Zack

1st:
Kill Screen by Our Time
I like this beat. Fighting’s not the first thing I think of when it comes to this, but I can see it.
Total: 8.5 rating + 2.1 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.6 points
Submitted by Lebossle

Closer:
Snow Drive covered by Araki

 

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Category 12: Pride From Despair

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Pride From Despair from Yakuza Kiwami 2

15th:
Beautiful by Christina Aguilera
I get why someone would like this voice, but I don't. Instrumental is pretty boring, not terrible though.
Total: 6.2 rating + 2.7 theme + .5 bonus = 9.4 points
Submitted by DaLetterEl

14th:
One Is The Loneliest Number by Three Dog Night
SHOUTOUT TO THREE DOG NIGHT. Due to the second portion of this song I can see a few lyrics that maybe make it qualify but it doesn’t really fit the cat.
Total: 6.3 rating + .5 theme + .0 bonus = 6.8 points
Submitted by Moose.

13th:
Everything Is Everything by Lauryn Hill
The beat and voice are alright I guess. Nothing really stands out, nothing is terrible.
Total: 6.7 rating + 2.2 theme + .0 bonus = points
Submitted by Myzozoza

12th:
Welcome To The Rodeo by Lil Skies
I’m not a big fan of anything in particular, but it’s alright. Beat is a little too heavy and Lil Skies’s voice is meh.
Total: 6.8 rating + 2.3 theme + .0 bonus = 9.1 points
Submitted by EvanManMan

11th:
Follow Your Arrow by Kacey Musgraves
A little too poppy for me, but it’s alright. The backing is good, vocalist is eh.
Total: 7.2 rating + 2.3 theme + 1.0 bonus = 10.5 points
Submitted by Aladyyn

10th:
You Are Invited by Dismemberment Plan
Don’t really like the instrumental, but hey, it fits with the story. I enjoyed the plot arc and the song itself is good.
Total: 7.3 rating + 2.6 theme + 1.0 bonus = 10.9 points
Submitted by Isa

9th:
Bankrobber by Caleborate
The beat is pretty nice and the vocalist is alright. Good overall.
Total: 7.4 rating + 2.4 theme + 1.0 bonus = 10.8 points
Submitted by LordQuas

8th:
Fire by Big Sean
The beat has some variation and it sounds good for rap. Vocals are good as well.
Total: 7.6 rating + 2.0 theme + 1.0 bonus = 10.6 points
Submitted by Newcomb

7th:
Rise Above 1 by Reeve Carney ft. Bono and The Edge
The chorus’s vocals remind me of a discount Freddie Mercury. That’s not a bad thing, but I find it funny. The beat is pretty smooth, I like it, and I’m a big fan of discount Freddie.
Total: 7.8 rating + 2.3 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.1 points
Submitted by OwnerOfALonelyHeart

 

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6th:
Blue Chicago Moon by Ohia
It’s chill and I like the change in tone between the buildup and the conclusion.
Total: 8.0 rating + 2.5 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.5 points
Submitted by Robert Alfons

5th:
Love Yourself by Sufjan Stevens
Everything in this comes together to create something really, really chill. I like it a lot.
Total: 8.1 rating + 2.4 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.5 points
Submitted by Zack

4th:
I’m A Dragon by Apashe ft. Sway
The oriental sound mixed with the bass is a nice touch and that string solo was completely unexpected. I feel like a few parts of the song drag on for too long before switching to the next.
Total: 8.2 rating + 2.0 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.2 points
Submitted by Lebossle

3rd:
I Will Show You by Ailee
”I Will Survive but in Korean” There’s not much more to say. I like the energy a lot.
Total: 8.5 rating + 2.8 theme + 1.0 bonus = 12.3 points
Submitted by Shubaka17

2nd:
Bullet Waiting For Me remixed by James Landino
I need to try out Cytus 2, I liked the original. I think it had Freedom Dive, which was a big plus. Anyways, nice beat and the vocalist is pretty good. The start reminded me of something from a Persona OST.
Total: 8.6 rating + 2.3 theme + 1.0 bonus = 11.9 points
Submitted by qwertyuiopazs

1st:
I Will Survive by Cake
You really undersold this one, I dig this. This bass line is rocking and while the vocals are kinda ‘flat’ it… fits? If that makes sense? But yeah, this feels half song half jam session. Was hesitating over whether I should give it an 8.9 or a 9.0 since that’s a pretty big jump, and I was going to give it an 8.95 but that fucks up the scoresheet. Just let it be known that this is better than every 8 I’ve given.
Total: 8.9 rating + 3.9 theme + 1.0 bonus = 12.65 points

Submitted by BrainpanSonata

Closer:
HAVE A NICE DAY by WORLD ORDER
That’s all folks, besides the ‘awards ceremony’. 今日は HAVE A NICE DAY.

The awards ceremony and final notes will be included in a later post.

 

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Final Standings:

1st: Aladyyn (130.6 points)

2nd: DaLetterEl (-7.9)

3rd: shubaka17 (-.6)

4th: Newcomb (-.4)

5th: BrainpanSonata (-.8)

6th: LordQuas (-.6)

7th: Owner Of A Lonely Heart (-.6)

8th: Robert Alfons (-.2)

9th: Isa (-1.1)

10th: Lebossle (- .3)

11th: qwertyuiopazs (-1.0)

12th: Zack (-1.2)

13th: Myzozoa (-6.8)

14th: EvanManManMan (-6.7)

15th: Moose (-21.5)

Best-rated:

1st: Aladyyn (97.1 points)

2nd: Owner Of A Lonely Heart (-3.5)

3rd: Newcomb (-1.2)

Best-themed:

1st: BrainpanSonata (34.8 points)

2nd: DaLetterEl (-.8)

3rd: Aladyyn (-1.5)

Most original:

1st: Aladyyn (11.5 points)

2nd: shubaka17, Owner Of A Lonely Heart (-1.0)

Most Robbed of Podium Points:

Lebossle, winning four out of 12 cats. Sorry, no podium points this walrus.

The Professional Golfing Association Award:

Moose., for obvious reasons.

Best Songs:

Around The World / Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk - 9.4 (Lebossle)

I Wanna Be Your Lobster by Dimitri From Stroke on Trent - 9.2 (Newcomb)

A Song About Naps by Grynpyret - 9.1 (qwertyuiopazs)

Omen by The Prodigy - 9.0 (Lebossle)

Electric Tears by Buckethead - 9.0 (Lebossle)

I Will Survive by Cake - 8.9 (BrainpanSonata)

Wall Ross OST - Rating: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8Fwn2NEJQCdeywFeor9fSRyy2_a2YE83
Wall Ross OST - Theme: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8Fwn2NEJQCfEA9uQYm7-zIXLLY-ztCJy

Thanks for participating everyone, if I host another walrus in the future I'm going to weight the bonus/theme points at 80% of their present values because they're slightly too high, and maybe I'll add a cat winner bonus similar to the theme bonus, unsure, but it will be mostly the same.