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by Sweepstakes Ron
Sun Nov 20, 2016 12:05 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Errors in the 2015 Update
Replies: 538
Views: 377892

Re: Errors in the 2015 Update

So Duke Ellington's "Black, Brown, and Beige" is a whole symphony, and "Come Sunday" is just one movement of one of the three suites of the symphony, and then they're listed as separate songs here... is there something I'm missing? Looking back, I think they should stay separate...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Fri Nov 18, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pokemon Sun and Moon
Replies: 5
Views: 11431

Re: Pokemon Sun and Moon

I pre-ordered Moon from GameStop and it won't get here until Tuesday, probably. But it's already started shipping, so it's too late to just get it from the store...

I will pick Popplio as my starter and name it Gerald. And Alolan Dugtrio is definitely going on my team.
by Sweepstakes Ron
Tue Nov 15, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 7
Replies: 29
Views: 15138

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 7

spiritualized wrote:7. Archie Shepp-Attica Blues (3.5) not sure where the blues is in this song, but it has this 70s punch which I enjoyed
3. Catey Shaw - Human Contact (3.5) enjoyable, bouncy pop music
What's the right order?
by Sweepstakes Ron
Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:10 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 6
Replies: 30
Views: 17168

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 6

So what are the correct results?
by Sweepstakes Ron
Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:40 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Which acclaimed songs are better known for a remix/alternate version?
Replies: 20
Views: 14011

Re: Which acclaimed songs are better known for a remix/alternate version?

We can't let this thread die!

I think the Aeroplane Remix of Friendly Fires' "Paris" counts for this. Is it even the same song?
by Sweepstakes Ron
Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:07 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 6
Replies: 30
Views: 17168

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 6

1. Would I Lie to You?
2. The Long Dance
3. Even Hell Has Its Heroes
4. La Faulx

1. I Am the Black Gold of the Sun
2. Feel Like Lovin' You Today
3. Remember Me
4. 3 Libras

1. Lady Bug
2. Beautiful World
3. Don't Tell Me That It's Over
4. He Is My Everything
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sun Nov 13, 2016 9:48 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Music of the Year 2000: Round 1 Week 3
Replies: 21
Views: 12183

Re: Music of the Year 2000: Round 1 Week 3

If I Ever Feel Better
Overload
Independent Women
Untitled (How Does It Feel)
Too Young
Groovejet (this is a super close one)
Letter from an Occupant
The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret
by Sweepstakes Ron
Fri Nov 11, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 6
Replies: 30
Views: 17168

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 6

Okay, is there something I'm missing here? Is this the right song? Why was this nominated?
by Sweepstakes Ron
Mon Nov 07, 2016 12:45 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 5
Replies: 21
Views: 12337

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 5

1. Reelin' and Rockin'
2. Pretty Little Head
3. Columbus
4. Indecisión

1. Feels Good
2. Le Plat Pays
3. Declaration of Love
4. Part of Your World

1. Parallel Jalebi
2. My Soul Knows Well
3. My Body
4. Solaris

1. They-Say Vision
2. Soul Galore
3. Control
4. The Ballad of Fiedler and Mundt
by Sweepstakes Ron
Mon Nov 07, 2016 12:05 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Music of the Year 2000: Round 1 Week 2
Replies: 24
Views: 14672

Re: Music of the Year 2000: Round 1 Week 2

By Your Side
Nutmeg
The Mercy Seat
Tessio
Bag Lady
Shake Ya Ass
In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country
The Light
by Sweepstakes Ron
Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:48 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: New site design (beta)
Replies: 23
Views: 13406

Re: New site design (beta)

Personally, I have set Acclaimed Music to 150% zoom for as far back as I can remember, which I guess says something about the size of the font. Same here. I also agree that the white background may not be ideal, but otherwise, it's a good design. And Henrik, if you want some work off your back, I c...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:07 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Errors in the 2015 Update
Replies: 538
Views: 377892

Re: Errors in the 2015 Update

"Some Might Say" by Oasis does not actually appear in Q's 1001 songs list, but its B-side, "Acquiesce" does.
by Sweepstakes Ron
Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:34 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 5
Replies: 21
Views: 12337

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 5

The version of "Feels Good" in the video seems to be a remix. I intended to include the album version.
IT'S A FUCKING HIT SONG
TOPPED THE CHARTS I THINK
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sun Oct 30, 2016 11:26 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 4
Replies: 22
Views: 12874

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 4

1. Can't Speak French 2. Cocinando 3. Okwukwe Na Nchekwube 4. Period Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is pretty much the greatest thing ever, but I don't need to hear any of the theme songs more than once. 1. What Good Is I Love You? 2. Dirty Ol' Man 3. Valium Water 4. Don't Let the Green Grass Fool...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sun Oct 30, 2016 11:14 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Music of the Year 2000: Round 1 Week 1 ~Corrected~
Replies: 36
Views: 21241

Re: Music of the Year 2000: Round 1 Week 1 ~Corrected~

Jolene
Sleep
Walk the Walk
Devil's Pie
I Found a Reason
Accused of Stealing
Stand Inside Your Love
3030
by Sweepstakes Ron
Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:35 pm
Forum: REGULARLY UPDATED LISTS
Topic: 1001 Songs..Before You Die
Replies: 45
Views: 34652

Re: 1001 Songs..Before You Die

Is the French version separate from the English version in AM, or are they combined?
by Sweepstakes Ron
Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:17 am
Forum: REGULARLY UPDATED LISTS
Topic: 1001 Songs..Before You Die
Replies: 45
Views: 34652

Re: 1001 Songs..Before You Die

Henrik, is there a certain way you would like this formatted? (e.g. separating the top 1001 from the rest) I think the only thing I need is the 100 new songs from the 10101 list. Are you planning to post the whole list? I can get you these, but the main reason I thought I was doing the whole list w...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sun Oct 23, 2016 11:39 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 3
Replies: 23
Views: 13366

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 3

1. Summer Eyes
2. I've Got a Mind to Give Up Living
3. Big Houses
4. Arsonist's Lullaby

1. Crocodile Chop
2. flim
3. Streets of Calcutta
4. Sentimentalist

1. The Bright Ambassadors of Morning
2. Woman in Chains
3. Olofoofo
4. You and I Alone

1. Amaranth
2. Tinted Glass
3. Feather
4. Morning Song
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:19 pm
Forum: REGULARLY UPDATED LISTS
Topic: 1001 Songs..Before You Die
Replies: 45
Views: 34652

Re: 1001 Songs..Before You Die

Henrik, is there a certain way you would like this formatted? (e.g. separating the top 1001 from the rest) I think the only thing I need is the 100 new songs from the 10101 list. Are you planning to post the whole list? That was the plan. I don't know if any songs were entirely removed or not. Will...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sun Oct 23, 2016 4:53 pm
Forum: REGULARLY UPDATED LISTS
Topic: 1001 Songs..Before You Die
Replies: 45
Views: 34652

Re: 1001 Songs..Before You Die

Henrik, is there a certain way you would like this formatted? (e.g. separating the top 1001 from the rest)
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sat Oct 22, 2016 12:31 am
Forum: REGULARLY UPDATED LISTS
Topic: 1001 Songs..Before You Die
Replies: 45
Views: 34652

Re: 1001 Songs..Before You Die

I do believe this list has received an update, perhaps two. Can't find them anywhere, though. EDIT: Here are the songs that were added in subsequent updates. I don't know any more details. Super Bass – Nicki Minaj 212 – Azaelia Banks Written On The Forehead – PJ Harvey Video Games – Lana Del Rey Ho...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:20 pm
Forum: 1970s
Topic: ✅ Steve Crawford - 1000 Essential Songs from the '70s (2015)
Replies: 15
Views: 27178

Re: Steve Crawford - 1000 Essential Songs from the '70s (2015)

Great find! The top 100 is available right away, but hopefully someone could buy the book or find the whole list somewhere. The whole list is in the index! EDIT: How do you plan to enter the list? Will you include the yearly rankings as well, or just do the top 100 ranked with the rest as 101-1000?...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Thu Oct 20, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: 1970s
Topic: ✅ Steve Crawford - 1000 Essential Songs from the '70s (2015)
Replies: 15
Views: 27178

Re: Steve Crawford - 1000 Essential Songs from the '70s (2015)

Great find! The top 100 is available right away, but hopefully someone could buy the book or find the whole list somewhere. The whole list is in the index! EDIT: How do you plan to enter the list? Will you include the yearly rankings as well, or just do the top 100 ranked with the rest as 101-1000?
by Sweepstakes Ron
Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:34 am
Forum: Readers’ lists/public vote
Topic: Anyone here speak Dutch?
Replies: 1
Views: 1846

Anyone here speak Dutch?

Can you check if this song list is eligible?

http://ondergewaardeerdeliedjes.nl/de-s ... -uit-2015/
by Sweepstakes Ron
Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:18 am
Forum: REGULARLY UPDATED LISTS
Topic: 1001 Songs..Before You Die
Replies: 45
Views: 34652

Re: 1001 Songs..Before You Die

I do believe this list has received an update, perhaps two. Can't find them anywhere, though. EDIT: Here are the songs that were added in subsequent updates. I don't know any more details. Super Bass – Nicki Minaj 212 – Azaelia Banks Written On The Forehead – PJ Harvey Video Games – Lana Del Rey Hol...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Thu Oct 20, 2016 12:59 am
Forum: 1970s
Topic: ✅ Steve Crawford - 1000 Essential Songs from the '70s (2015)
Replies: 15
Views: 27178

✅ Steve Crawford - 1000 Essential Songs from the '70s (2015)

https://www.amazon.com/1-000-Essential-Songs-1970s/dp/1505993121 The book contains a ranked top 100, as well as 900 other songs. EDIT: It seems there are rankings per year as well... someone will have to take a closer look at the book's format. EDIT: I've figured it out. The book has different chapt...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Tue Oct 18, 2016 10:21 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Overlooked Songs: Final Match
Replies: 33
Views: 19275

Re: Overlooked Songs: Final Match

Mercury Rev - Holes
vs.
Dusty Springfield - The Windmills of Your Mind

For much of the game, "Holes" was one of my most disliked, and I was highly frustrated that it kept beating obviously superior songs, but I've definitely warmed up to it now. Still nowhere near Dusty, though.
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 2
Replies: 40
Views: 19318

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 2

1. Earth Song 2. Je pense à toi 3. I Am the Highway 4. Michael and Peter 1. Nuttville 2. Man with a Movie Camera 3. Doesn't Remind Me 4. Time of the Last Persecution 1. Le velour des vierges 2. No Sleep 3. Silkworm Exploding 4. I Was Denied 1. How Deep Is Your Love 2. Anthonio 3. I'm Waiting Here 4....
by Sweepstakes Ron
Thu Oct 13, 2016 11:29 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature!
Replies: 35
Views: 23481

Re: Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature!

Kingoftonga wrote:
bonnielaurel wrote:
Other candidates for the future:
Medicine: Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
Dr. Dre, Dr. John, Dr. Octagon, etc.... :mrgreen:
Don't forget Dr. Teeth!
by Sweepstakes Ron
Mon Oct 10, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Artist Rating Correlations
Replies: 56
Views: 29973

Re: Artist Rating Correlations

For those who have participated, would you also be interested in similar ratings for albums and songs? I think it could be a cool way to generate recommendations. Basically, we could set up similar spreadsheets with the albums and songs listed at AM, and have another sheet with other albums and son...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 2
Replies: 40
Views: 19318

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 2

Henrik wrote:
Sweepstakes Ron wrote:
Henrik wrote:The Bill Fay song is neither available for me in Spotify or Youtube! :( Does anyone have another link?
How about this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUzha9Myt-Q
Nope...
Then let's take business elsewhere...
https://musicmp3.ru/artist_bill-fay__al ... -plus.html
by Sweepstakes Ron
Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:17 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 2
Replies: 40
Views: 19318

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 2

spiritualized wrote:JUPITER GROUP
Mitski - Shame
The Bird and The Bee - How Deep Is Your Love
Annie-Anthonio
David Lynch & Lykke Li - I'm Waiting Here
Spiritualized, is this group ranked?
by Sweepstakes Ron
Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 2
Replies: 40
Views: 19318

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 2

Henrik wrote:The Bill Fay song is neither available for me in Spotify or Youtube! :( Does anyone have another link?
How about this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUzha9Myt-Q
by Sweepstakes Ron
Mon Oct 10, 2016 2:14 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 2
Replies: 40
Views: 19318

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 2

The link to "Anthonio" is the Berlin Breakdown version. There original is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEYjuRKLa6g

But I don't know which version was intended.
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sun Oct 09, 2016 8:57 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 1
Replies: 33
Views: 16922

Re: Unacclaimed IV Group Stage, Week 1

1. Eagle Brother 2. A Cruel Angel's Thesis 3. The Wanderer 4. Nas Paredes da Pedra Encantada 1. Colombo 2. Way Back Home 3. Yellow Flicker Beat 4. She 1. Put It On (winner of the "how the hell is this not acclaimed!?!" award) 2. Panic Switch 3. The Message 4. Prayer of the Refugee 1. Sans ...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sun Oct 09, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: ARTISTS
Topic: ✂️ Complex Artist Lists
Replies: 60
Views: 74711

Re: Complex Artist Lists

Can I make the case for "Scenario" and "Scenario (Remix)" being listed separately on AM? They are basically two different songs.
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Overlooked Songs: Final 4
Replies: 30
Views: 17388

Re: Overlooked Songs: Final 4

Sweet Thing
The Windmills of Your Mind
by Sweepstakes Ron
Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: ARTISTS
Topic: ✂️ Complex Artist Lists
Replies: 60
Views: 74711

Re: Complex Artist Lists

EmilienDelRey wrote:The 100 Best 2Pac Songs
NOV 03, 2011
Is this an update? http://www.complex.com/music/2016/09/th ... pac-songs/
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sun Oct 02, 2016 6:00 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV: The Draw
Replies: 13
Views: 8601

Re: Unacclaimed IV: The Draw

Orchestra Baobab - Mouhamadou Bamba is to be added to AM. Chuck Berry - Reelin' and Rockin' is to be added to AM, but this was not announced until September 19, so it might still be fine. Disco Inferno - The Last Dance is to be added to AM. I don't know if "The Long Dance" is still eligibl...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sun Oct 02, 2016 12:54 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unacclaimed IV: The Draw
Replies: 13
Views: 8601

Re: Unacclaimed IV: The Draw

I know for a fact that some of the songs are part of the list of songs planned to be added to AM in 2017.
by Sweepstakes Ron
Sat Oct 01, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Overlooked Songs: Final 8/Division Finals
Replies: 28
Views: 16700

Re: Overlooked Songs: Final 8/Division Finals

Sweet Thing
Here's Where the Story Ends
In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country
Home (the only painful decision this week, and seemingly the last painful decision of the game)
by Sweepstakes Ron
Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:42 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Which acclaimed songs are better known for a remix/alternate version?
Replies: 20
Views: 14011

Re: Which acclaimed songs are better known for a remix/alternate version?

Sometimes a live version displaces the original studio recording. Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry" is the most obvious example. I'd say Johnny Cash's live version of "Folsom Prison Blues" is also a big example, despite coming 13 years after the original. A case could also be made ...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Fri Sep 30, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Which acclaimed songs are better known for a remix/alternate version?
Replies: 20
Views: 14011

Re: Which acclaimed songs are better known for a remix/alternate version?

Aw jeez, this is a topic that i constantly get myself riled up about. I will likely return to this thread many, MANY times.

For now, I'll just leave one example: the Boris Musical Mix of Moloko's "Sing It Back".
by Sweepstakes Ron
Thu Sep 22, 2016 1:44 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Overlooked Songs: Final 16
Replies: 28
Views: 16702

Re: Overlooked Songs: Final 16

Master of Puppets
SOS
Here's Where the Story Ends (ouch)
Criminal
Emmylou
Delorean Dynamite
The Windmills of Your Mind
Night of the Swallow
by Sweepstakes Ron
Fri Sep 16, 2016 12:49 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Overlooked Songs: Round 3 Week 2
Replies: 24
Views: 13313

Re: Overlooked Songs: Round 3 Week 2

Streets of Your Town
Emmylou
Initials B.B.
Delorean Dynamite
Linus and Lucy
The Windmills of Your Mind
Night of the Swallow
Home
by Sweepstakes Ron
Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: ACCLAIMED MUSIC'S UNOFFICIAL UPDATE 2016
Replies: 109
Views: 95602

Re: ACCLAIMED MUSIC'S INOFFICIAL UPDATE 2016

Sweepstakes Ron, that's cool. Then I will make sure you get the comparison. Is it for the all-time songs list? If it's ok with you, maybe I could publish it on AM's home page, alongside the Spotify list? Yeah, that's fine. But I may make an alternate version for that purpose because there are some ...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: ACCLAIMED MUSIC'S UNOFFICIAL UPDATE 2016
Replies: 109
Views: 95602

Re: ACCLAIMED MUSIC'S INOFFICIAL UPDATE 2016

Henrik, will the positions for the inofficial update be included on the spreadsheet for next year's update? Since this update is "inofficial" in nature, I would guess that when the "actual" update occurs these positions would not be included. I agree with Harold. Especially sinc...
by Sweepstakes Ron
Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:44 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: ACCLAIMED MUSIC'S UNOFFICIAL UPDATE 2016
Replies: 109
Views: 95602

Re: ACCLAIMED MUSIC'S INOFFICIAL UPDATE 2016

Henrik, will the positions for the inofficial update be included on the spreadsheet for next year's update?

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