Beakerjoe vs The Walrus - THE REVEAL!

the purple tin

Irish Aris wrote: »

Ah, I just remembered what i submitted. Bottom 3, here I come. . .

I can't for the life of me remember what I chose. I'd forgotten all about this round as well
I may be joining you in my natural habitat

beakerjoe

14 Place is here, and with 6 points is,...

Gram Parsons - $1000 wedding, submitted by

the purple tin

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

Its a nice, easy listen. Nice soft vocals, and its a nice story of a wedding that didn't come to pass. Its pleasant, nothing to take it to the top sadly, but its enjoyable.

beakerjoe

In 6th spot with 14 points, its....

The Virgins - Rich Girls submitted by

Also Starring Le Var Burton

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

So your girls from your round 2 entry have found money. Yeah?

A nice track, very funky and the vocals are very well suited. An easy to listen to track that does make me want to check out the band. I really like this tune but suffers from better entries.

Also Starring LeVar Burton

I'll gladly take that. Figured there'd probably be a lot of heavy hitters in this round, so wasn't expecting to rank highly in this round, but 6th is great

beakerjoe

In at 15th place with 5 points is.....


Hard-Fi - Cash Machine, submitted by

Sawduck

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

Havent heard this track in ages. We have all been there right, on a night out when you are suddenly out of cash and need a banklink. The song brings me right back. A nice intro, which kicks in to the try hard vocals of the lead singer. A decent track, nothing to really dislike but its lacking anything to make me love it. The bridge to the chorus is catchy but its nothing fantastic for me.

To be fair it was very tight for the placing here, not a whole lotta difference between 6th place and 15th but it just didnt make the cut.

beakerjoe

In 5th spot, collecting a nice 15 points .....its....

Scratch - Dollar bill”, submitted by

S!ippy

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

From the go I am tapping my feet, makes me want to watch Smokey and the Bandit. Visions of car chases across the deep south are running through my mind…. But wait, these guys are Irish. Across the M25 then.

Its toe tapping and a very smooth listen, and their Irish accents blend very well with the music. A very good track and a good cut away from the rest of the pack. Refreshingly enjoyable.

beakerjoe

In at 16th spot, with 4 points is.....

The Barenaked Ladies - If I had a million dollars , submitted by

Rikand

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? No

A nice intro sets me up and has me swaying my head in appreciation , as the song settles in it's a nice but it gets repetitive very quickly. It's not quite annoying me with the repetitiveness, as the tune is nice, but ultimately its not the bands best work. The song never really takes off for me.

beakerjoe

In 4th spot, with 16 points is......

Rory Gallagher - Bad Penny, submitted by

ShaneU

Have I listened to this artist before? yes
Have I listened to this song before? yes

A solid track, a fine groove and Gallaghers vocals suit the music very well. Nothing to complain about here. A top quality track. It just got the nod over 5th place but it is sadly pushed down by songs around it and can not reach the top tier. Fine choice though

beakerjoe

That means the final six in this round are.....

Fixxer,
Osh
Irish Aris
Electric Nitwit
JohnGreenfan
PhatKev

TUNE IN AFTER 7 TO FIND OUT WHO TEH TOP (AND BOTTOM) PLACES GO TO!

the purple tin

beakerjoe wrote: »

In 4th spot, with 16 points is......

Rory Gallagher - Bad Penny, submitted by

ShaneU

TUNE!!!
Nice one Shane :cool:

Electric Nitwit

beakerjoe wrote: »

That means the final six in this round are.....

Fixxer,
Osh
Irish Aris
Electric Nitwit
JohnGreenfan
PhatKev

TUNE IN AFTER 7 TO FIND OUT WHO TEH TOP (AND BOTTOM) PLACES GO TO!

After 7? You absolute animal!

beakerjoe

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

After 7? You absolute animal!

Sorry, prior engaements and who doesnt love a Cliffhanger....


Besides Sly Stallone obviously

Tauriel

beakerjoe wrote: »

In at 9, 10 and 11th spot - getting 10 points each is ......

AC/DC - Money Talks - submitted by

Kolido, JP Liz and Mustang Shelly

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I was going to go with Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap but thought it might be pushing it a bit with the money theme.

beakerjoe

mustang shelly wrote: »

I was going to go with Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap but thought it might be pushing it a bit with the money theme.

Id have allowed it and it would have fared better. Love that track

the purple tin

beakerjoe wrote: »

Id have allowed it and it would have fared better. Love that track

Down Payment Blues?

Tauriel

beakerjoe wrote: »

Id have allowed it and it would have fared better. Love that track

Nooooo!

I prefer that song too. Shoots, I should of PM'd you so as I was debating whether or not to see if you'd allow it before I sent on my list

Arghus

beakerjoe wrote: »

In 5th spot, collecting a nice 15 points .....its....

Scratch - Dollar bill”, submitted by

S!ippy

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

From the go I am tapping my feet, makes me want to watch Smokey and the Bandit. Visions of car chases across the deep south are running through my mind…. But wait, these guys are Irish. Across the M25 then.

Its toe tapping and a very smooth listen, and their Irish accents blend very well with the music. A very good track and a good cut away from the rest of the pack. Refreshingly enjoyable.

Best band in the country!

beakerjoe

Arghus wrote: »

Best band in the country!

Never heard of them, but that track is a great introduction.

beakerjoe

beakerjoe wrote: »

That means the final six in this round are.....

Fixxer,
Osh
Irish Aris
Electric Nitwit
JohnGreenfan
PhatKev

TUNE IN AFTER 7 TO FIND OUT WHO TEH TOP (AND BOTTOM) PLACES GO TO!

You guys ready...........

Electric Nitwit

beakerjoe wrote: »

You guys ready...........

Necro

beakerjoe

In at 17th position, grabbing 3 points is......

LUH - $oro submitted by

Electric Nitwit

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

Not a fan of the over use of autotune. Its not bad but I feel its a bit of a mess in terms of how its sounds, at least for the first two minutes. The track improves as it moves past the 2 minute mark, as the tempo slows down. The track takes an unexpected turn as we hit the 4 minute mark as the beat kicks in, which again improves the track. I always like music that takes me on a journey, and the song builds up to a finish that goes out with a whimper rather than a bang. I dont really like it, but I dont really dislike it either. Thumbs in the middle.

Electric Nitwit

My money dreams up in flames

beakerjoe

beakerjoe wrote: »

In at 17th position, grabbing 3 points is......

LUH - $oro submitted by

Electric Nitwit

Hmmm, that name is familiar somehow....:p

Hard to believe it's from the same album as "Future Blues", such a completely different sound.

Electric Nitwit

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Hmmm, that name is familiar somehow....:p

Hard to believe it's from the same album as "Future Blues", such a completely different sound.

Yeah, they have a decent variety to them. The album's probably more like this one than Future Blues, somewhere in between though

beakerjoe

3rd place, with 17 points is.....

Kendrick Lemar - How much a dollar cost, submitted by

Phatkev

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes,

Big fan of Lemars voice and speed, and this track is enhanced by the beautiful hook and ambient chorus. The beat is good and the lyrics are deep. It doesn't feel like a song though , but I enjoy it as a work of art or a story piece. But very VERY enjoyable nonetheless.

But remember Kev, be humble.

beakerjoe

Here we are, 18th place and 2 points....


Jim Jonhson and Naughty by Nature - Here comes the money - , submitted by

Fixxer

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

Pandering to me will get you everywhere. ......

But not with this track.

Its a song Im obviously very familiar with but beyond the intro, the song becomes very basic and was never a big fan of it. Over time its annoyed me if Im honest. Its again, not really that horrible, but it lacks any really power to challenge in this round considering the other entries.

beakerjoe

2nd place, and it comes with a mega 18 points..... it is....

Money Money Money by Abba , submitted by

JohnGreenFan

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

Abba are timeless. I love them and this song, while not my fav Abba track ever, it's a wonderful listen each time I hear it. From the splendid intro, the harmony between the vocals and the music is wonderful. It lures you in, tells a story and is a joy to listen to. Maybe a bit of an obvious choice, but It is a great track that you can't help but enjoy.

Tauriel

How do three of us pick the same AC/DC song and only one goes with ABBA

Kolido

mustang shelly wrote: »

How do three of us pick the same AC/DC song and only one goes with ABBA

Its a bit like heeps, I thought picking ABBA would be too obvious and score low

fixXxer

Beaker don't do this...

beakerjoe

fixXxer wrote: »

Beaker don't do this...

Do what Bro?

Necro

Hahahaha, that was the other song I was thinking about - Shane O Mac's theme tune

beakerjoe

Last place, with 1 single point is...

Heaven 17 - I'm your money , submitted by

Irish Aris

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

Its like someone put Erasure, the lads who did Safety Dance and the Barenaked Ladies into a blender and served it to me. An odd song that isnt bad, but I am not a fan of the chorus and the song does not bring me back for more.

A swing and a miss.

the purple tin

Flying Lizards wanna bet?

beakerjoe

1st place, and 19 points to the awesome......

The O'Jays - For the Love of Money- submitted by

Osh.

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? Yes

I just love this track. No matter if its the original or sampled, I just love everything. The vocals, the hook, the riff’s, the bridge to the chorus, and the flow. Its just an epic track, it gets you feeling awesome. Just amazing from start to finish. Wonderful choice

ShaneU

the purple tin wrote: »

Flying Lizards wanna bet?

Barrett Strong >>> Flying Lizards

fixXxer

Did I not enter a song?

Necro

18th place with 2 points...?

Rikand

beakerjoe wrote: »

In at 16th spot, with 4 points is.....

The Barenaked Ladies - If I had a million dollars , submitted by

Rikand

Have I listened to this artist before? Yes
Have I listened to this song before? No

A nice intro sets me up and has me swaying my head in appreciation , as the song settles in it's a nice but it gets repetitive very quickly. It's not quite annoying me with the repetitiveness, as the tune is nice, but ultimately its not the bands best work. The song never really takes off for me.

Not their best work, but I was really struggling with this category and I didnt want to submit one of the obvious ones

This is a great version of the same song ::

Also check out their bathroom session of One Week

fixXxer

huh boards went wierd, missing posts have returned.


Kinda wish they hadn't now :pac:

beakerjoe

THE STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 3

Its tight at the top with a two way tie, but with a few close behind. Shane and Kev battle it out with Shelly not far behind. Osh makes a dart into 4th place after winning the last round Necro and JohnGreenFan get off the bottom, leaving Sawduck alone at the foot of the table. 5 rounds to go, so its all to play for.

1. ShaneU 46 Points
2. Phatkev 46 points
3. Mustang shelly - 43 Points
4. Osh - 38 Points
5. the purple tin - 34 Points
6. Kolido - 33 Points
7. Argus - 33 points
8. ASLVB - 33 points
9. Gru - 31 Points
10. JP Liz V1 - 27 Points
11. Electric Nitwit - 26 Points
12. s1ippy - - 26 Points
13. Rikand - 25 Points
14. Iris Aris - 23 Points
15. JohnGreenFan - 22 Points
16. Fixxxer - 22 Points
17. Reberetta - 22 Points
18. Necro - 16 Points
19. Sawduck - 14 Points

Rikand

Necro wrote: »

Hahahaha, that was the other song I was thinking about - Shane O Mac's theme tune

It's a great song. I thought about entering it too

Irish Aris

beakerjoe wrote: »

Last place, with 1 single point is...

Heaven 17 - I'm your money , submitted by

Irish Aris

Have I listened to this artist before? No
Have I listened to this song before? No

Its like someone put Erasure, the lads who did Safety Dance and the Barenaked Ladies into a blender and served it to me. An odd song that isnt bad, but I am not a fan of the chorus and the song does not bring me back for more.

A swing and a miss.

Understandable. I didn't think this at all, just went with the first thing that popped in my head. C'est la Vie. . .

beakerjoe

Rikand wrote: »

It's a great song. I thought about entering it too

Sorry Fix, but the song just isnt for me past the opening .

Id never forget ya.

beakerjoe

So how do you guys feel the ranking went? Happy with the winner? Should others have placed higher or lower, discuss....

I must say Im a fan of Scratch

Necro

I'd have had Abba top, love that track personally

beakerjoe

Necro wrote: »

I'd have had Abba top, love that track personally

I also love them, a splendidly awesome group who have so many bangers.

The OJays had to win it for me. Just such an iconic tune.

Tauriel

Necro wrote: »

I'd have had Abba top, love that track personally

Same here and I would of placed Good Charlotte higher as well.

the purple tin

Necro wrote: »

I'd have had Abba top, love that track personally

I like ABBA but that tune does nothing for me.