Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
Welcome to the round 3.2 of Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018!
Vote for your favorite album in each match-up.
Remember, anyone can vote as long as the voter has heard both albums.
Good-spirited comments are encouraged, but not absolutely necessary.
Deadline = September 18th at 10am EST.
Here's a link to the bracket for the entire tournament:
http://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?t ... 9%20(2018)
Match-ups:
1. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. My Morning Jacket - Z
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine vs. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia vs. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
Also, a TIE from last week:
Nina Simone - In Concert 1964 vs. Sufjan Stevens - Seven Swans ***TIE! 8-8! Next vote from someone who has not already voted in this match-up wins!***
Ring the bells that still can ring
Vote for your favorite album in each match-up.
Remember, anyone can vote as long as the voter has heard both albums.
Good-spirited comments are encouraged, but not absolutely necessary.
Deadline = September 18th at 10am EST.
Here's a link to the bracket for the entire tournament:
http://www.bracketmaker.com/tlist.cfm?t ... 9%20(2018)
Match-ups:
1. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. My Morning Jacket - Z
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine vs. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia vs. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
Also, a TIE from last week:
Nina Simone - In Concert 1964 vs. Sufjan Stevens - Seven Swans ***TIE! 8-8! Next vote from someone who has not already voted in this match-up wins!***
Ring the bells that still can ring
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Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
5 | Cyndi Lauper | She's so Unusual
6 | My Morning Jacket | Z
2 | Sufjan Stevens | Michigan
1 | Talking Heads | Speaking in Tongues
3 | Sonic Youth | Washing Machine
7 | Apples In Stereo | New Magnetic Wonder
4 | Aimee Mann | Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia
8 | Mari Boine | Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
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1. Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual vs. My Morning Jacket - Z
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
Nina Simone - In Concert 1964 vs. Sufjan Stevens - Seven Swans
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
Nina Simone - In Concert 1964 vs. Sufjan Stevens - Seven Swans
I feel like that
Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
1. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual
2. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine vs. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder - no preference yet
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia vs. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night - no preference yet
2. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine vs. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder - no preference yet
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia vs. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night - no preference yet
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1. My Morning Jacket - Z
2. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine
4. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
2. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine
4. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
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6. Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual (1983) vs. 4. My Morning Jacket - Z (2005)
Never liked Cyndi Lauper much (except her instant classic "Time After Time"). I saw her at the time as little more than a brightly-packaged-modern marketing product but now (with a perspective of decades) she appears as the most obvious precedent of the stars of the poptimistic times of today. Anyway she can't compete in my book with the almost flawless blend of classic (even roots) Rock, melodic Pop sensibilities and contemporary arrangements of "Z," a modern classic album.
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan (2003) vs. 3. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues (1983)
"Speaking in Tongues" usually gets overshadowed by the sheer brilliance of the previous Eno-produced trilogy but it's excellent, hotter than most of the band's material. But, like I said last week, I've had a very Sufjanish summer, and "Michigan" is his first masterpiece to me, with an exquisitely balanced mixture of the expansive (Illinoish) and the intimate (Carrie&Lowellish) Sufjan. I was particularly impressed by "Romulus," a masterful foreshadowing of the "Carrie & Lowell" thematics and sound.
7. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine (1995) vs. 8. The Apples in Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder (2007)
Worst bracket of the week for me, even if both albums are interesting. "Washing Machine" showed Sonic Youth in good shape again but it was also an indication that they were not going to reach again the heights of their previous trilogy (Daydream Nation/Goo/Dirty) that almost made them scratch the mainstream without compromising their indie attitude. The Apples in Stereo album got its share of energy and good Pop melodies but I could live without the (too many) pointless interludes.
1. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia (1999) vs. 5. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night (2006)
Two excellent discoveries thanks to this game. Mari Boine opens a window for us to look into the fascinating Folk music of the Sami people adding welcomed contemporary touches. Very good but "Magnolia" is a jewel, reversing the usual role of a soundtrack ("I had the concept of adapting Aimee's songs into a screenplay" in Paul Thomas Anderson's own words). Aimee is here at the top of her game as songwriter, singer and arranger, with a style simple and unpretentious but affecting and real.
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1. My Morning Jacket - Z
2. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia
2. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia
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Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
She’s So Unusual
Speaking in Tongues
New Magnetic Wonder
Magnolia
Speaking in Tongues
New Magnetic Wonder
Magnolia
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Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
Z 95 - She's So Unusual 84
Michigan 83 - Speaking in Tongues 83 (Michigan is the vote)
Washing Machine 74 - New Magnetic Wonder 65
Magnolia 78 - In The Heat Of The Night 73
Michigan 83 - Speaking in Tongues 83 (Michigan is the vote)
Washing Machine 74 - New Magnetic Wonder 65
Magnolia 78 - In The Heat Of The Night 73
Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual
Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues (Going against my home state here, including a song about my hometown. In fact, Sufjan went to college about a mile from where I lived at the time.)
Sonic Youth - Washing Machine
Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
I like everything here except for Apples. I just can't get into that one, even though it seems like something I should like...
Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues (Going against my home state here, including a song about my hometown. In fact, Sufjan went to college about a mile from where I lived at the time.)
Sonic Youth - Washing Machine
Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
I like everything here except for Apples. I just can't get into that one, even though it seems like something I should like...
Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
1. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. My Morning Jacket - Z
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
1. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. My Morning Jacket - Z
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine vs. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia vs. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
Thanks!
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine vs. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia vs. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
Thanks!
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Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
1. My Morning Jacket - Z
2. Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine
4. Aimee Mann - Magnolia
2. Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine
4. Aimee Mann - Magnolia
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1. My Morning Jacket - Z
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan
3. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan
3. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia
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Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
Another very good week, although Cyndi Lauper and Apples in Stereo, while perfectly fine, are not on the same level as the others.
7. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. 3. My Morning Jacket - Z
5. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. 4. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
Very difficult.
6. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine 8. vs. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
1. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia vs. 2. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
Unfortunate match-up. Mari Boine is one of the best discoveries for me this game, so I'm sad to vote against it, but Aimee Mann is my own nomination and that album just means a lot to me.
7. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. 3. My Morning Jacket - Z
5. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. 4. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
Very difficult.
6. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine 8. vs. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
1. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia vs. 2. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
Unfortunate match-up. Mari Boine is one of the best discoveries for me this game, so I'm sad to vote against it, but Aimee Mann is my own nomination and that album just means a lot to me.
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Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
1. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. My Morning Jacket - Z
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine vs. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia vs. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
I think the Apples album might finally be starting to "click".
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine vs. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia vs. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
I think the Apples album might finally be starting to "click".
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Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
Winners in red:
1. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. My Morning Jacket - Z
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine vs. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia vs. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
1. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. My Morning Jacket - Z
2. Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine vs. Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia vs. Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night
Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 2018 - Round 3.2
16 voters this week:
Bang Jan
Brad
CupOfDreams
DaveC
FrankLotion
Henry
Honorio
jamieW
Jirin
Kingoftonga
Listyguy
PlasticRam
Rob
Romain
StevieFan13
Sweepstakes Ron
Winners:
1. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. My Morning Jacket - Z ***TIE! 8-8! Next vote from someone who has not already voted in this match-up wins!***
2. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues over Sufjan Stevens - Michigan 11-5
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine over Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder 10-4
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia over Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night 10-4
We have a TIE!
1. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. My Morning Jacket - Z ***TIE! 8-8! Next vote from someone who has not already voted in this match-up wins!***
Bang Jan
Brad
CupOfDreams
DaveC
FrankLotion
Henry
Honorio
jamieW
Jirin
Kingoftonga
Listyguy
PlasticRam
Rob
Romain
StevieFan13
Sweepstakes Ron
Winners:
1. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. My Morning Jacket - Z ***TIE! 8-8! Next vote from someone who has not already voted in this match-up wins!***
2. Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues over Sufjan Stevens - Michigan 11-5
3. Sonic Youth - Washing Machine over Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder 10-4
4. Aimee Mann - Music from the Motion Picture Magnolia over Mari Boine - Idjagieđas: In the Hand of the Night 10-4
We have a TIE!
1. Cyndi Lauper - She's so Unusual vs. My Morning Jacket - Z ***TIE! 8-8! Next vote from someone who has not already voted in this match-up wins!***
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Acroamor already broke the tie in Cindy Lauper’s favor, but this does cement it (and give her a clear 10-8 victory).spiritualized wrote:Cindy Lauper
Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand - Sir Duke (1976)
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