Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
The rules are simple. After listening to each song, vote for your favorite in each match. The deadline to vote is Thursday, March 22 at 10 am CST.
Here is the bracket:
http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=468522
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
vs.
Arctic Monkeys - 505
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
vs.
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
vs.
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
vs.
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat
Here is the bracket:
http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=468522
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
vs.
Arctic Monkeys - 505
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
vs.
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
vs.
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
vs.
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
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6. Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
vs.
7. Arctic Monkeys - 505
8. The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
vs.
1. Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
5. Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
vs.
3. Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
2. Nina Simone - Sinnerman
vs.
4. Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat
Great group! My own nomination (Driver's Seat) is just in the middle.
vs.
7. Arctic Monkeys - 505
8. The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
vs.
1. Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
5. Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
vs.
3. Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
2. Nina Simone - Sinnerman
vs.
4. Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat
Great group! My own nomination (Driver's Seat) is just in the middle.
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arctic Monkeys - 505
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) 7
vs.
Arctic Monkeys - 505 8
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town 7
vs.
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms 7
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight 7
vs.
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) 8
Nina Simone - Sinnerman 10
vs.
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat 10
Driver's Seat has suddenly veered into the ditch ...
vs.
Arctic Monkeys - 505 8
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town 7
vs.
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms 7
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight 7
vs.
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) 8
Nina Simone - Sinnerman 10
vs.
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat 10
Driver's Seat has suddenly veered into the ditch ...
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
3. Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
vs.
8. Arctic Monkeys - 505
7. The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
vs.
4. Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
2. Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
vs.
5. Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
1. Nina Simone – Sinnerman
vs.
6. Sniff 'n' the Tears - Drivers Seat
Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
The Dream Academy - Life In A Northern Town
Richard And Linda Thompson - I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight
Sniff 'n' The Tears - Driver's Seat
The Dream Academy - Life In A Northern Town
Richard And Linda Thompson - I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight
Sniff 'n' The Tears - Driver's Seat
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
All of the remaining songs are quite good, though none are personal favorites.
Song-by-Song Breakdown:
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) - (8.0)
Great opener on an album. Glorious. Although the lyrics are not straightforward, I get the sense that Win Butler is feeling some very real emotions while singing. The instrumentation backs up the feeling. However, the song suffers outside the context of the album, if even just a little.
Arctic Monkeys - 505 - (7.5)
Early on in the tournament, I was really digging this song. Maybe because I've heard it so much for this tournament, it has dimmed on me slightly.
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town - (8.0)
Lyrics are kind of cheesy in 2018, but this is solid from a songwriting standpoint.
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms - (7.0)
I really want to get this song, but something is lost on me. One reason is that I don't like the vocals, which sound kind of cocky.
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight - (7.5)
Very solid folky pop-rock tune. This would be a weird winner for this tournament, though.
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - (7.5)
Another song that has dimmed on me. The sparseness of the mix and repetition of parts of the song hurt it.
Nina Simone - Sinnerman - (7.5)
The first two minutes are incredible, possibly a perfect 10/10. However, the remaining eight minutes reveal way too much fat that needs to be trimmed off. It feels too loose. The concept is the highlight of the song for me.
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat - (7.5)
I like this song, but it is not unique enough to warrant greatness.
Ranking:
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Arctic Monkeys - 505
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Song-by-Song Breakdown:
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) - (8.0)
Great opener on an album. Glorious. Although the lyrics are not straightforward, I get the sense that Win Butler is feeling some very real emotions while singing. The instrumentation backs up the feeling. However, the song suffers outside the context of the album, if even just a little.
Arctic Monkeys - 505 - (7.5)
Early on in the tournament, I was really digging this song. Maybe because I've heard it so much for this tournament, it has dimmed on me slightly.
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town - (8.0)
Lyrics are kind of cheesy in 2018, but this is solid from a songwriting standpoint.
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms - (7.0)
I really want to get this song, but something is lost on me. One reason is that I don't like the vocals, which sound kind of cocky.
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight - (7.5)
Very solid folky pop-rock tune. This would be a weird winner for this tournament, though.
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - (7.5)
Another song that has dimmed on me. The sparseness of the mix and repetition of parts of the song hurt it.
Nina Simone - Sinnerman - (7.5)
The first two minutes are incredible, possibly a perfect 10/10. However, the remaining eight minutes reveal way too much fat that needs to be trimmed off. It feels too loose. The concept is the highlight of the song for me.
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat - (7.5)
I like this song, but it is not unique enough to warrant greatness.
Ranking:
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Arctic Monkeys - 505
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Nice, seven very good songs and Life in a Northern Town.
7. Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) vs. 5. Arctic Monkeys - 505
8. The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town vs. 2. Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
3. Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight vs. 4. Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
1. Nina Simone - Sinnerman vs. 6. Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat
7. Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) vs. 5. Arctic Monkeys - 505
8. The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town vs. 2. Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
3. Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight vs. 4. Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
1. Nina Simone - Sinnerman vs. 6. Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat
Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
vs.
Arctic Monkeys - 505
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
vs.
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
vs.
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
vs.
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat
vs.
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
vs.
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
vs.
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
vs.
Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
Nancy and Nina, two favorites.
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
Nancy and Nina, two favorites.
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat
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Arctic Monkeys- 505
The Dream Academy- Life in a Northern Town
Nancy Sinatra- Bang Bang(My Baby Shot Me Down)
Sniff n the Tears- Drivers Seat
The Dream Academy- Life in a Northern Town
Nancy Sinatra- Bang Bang(My Baby Shot Me Down)
Sniff n the Tears- Drivers Seat
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Re: Overlooked Songs 2: Final 8
Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) (could probably go either way tbh)
Life in a Northern Town
I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Driver's Seat
Life in a Northern Town
I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
Driver's Seat
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Results
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels): 17
Arctic Monkeys - 505: 4
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town: 12
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms: 9
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight: 13
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down): 8
Nina Simone - Sinnerman: 16
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat: 5
Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels): 17
Arctic Monkeys - 505: 4
The Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town: 12
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms: 9
Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight: 13
Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down): 8
Nina Simone - Sinnerman: 16
Sniff n the Tears - Driver's Seat: 5