Walrus The KnightsofSonata I Just Can't Get Enough Cross-server Walrus [Walrein Wins]

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21st Place
Submitted by RandomTurtle
Score: 7.8

Dani California by Red Hot Chili Peppers

This is probably my favorite RHCP song.

 

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20th Place
Submitted by SketchUp
Score: 7.9

Cowboy Dan by Modest Mouse

Modest Mouse’s likability seems to be kind of erratic among the general public. There’s a few songs off the EPs that even I find it strange and unpleasant, but overall I like their “little polish and no apologies” sound. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but the unashamedly rough-hewn vocals and long meandering bridges feel like their signature style to me.

 

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19th Place
Submitted by Morgan
Score: 8.0

Billie Jean by Michael Jackson

Last time around, I got the Chris Cornell cover of this song and found that I liked it more than the original. That still holds true, but it doesn’t discount the fact that this is a good song.

 

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18th Place
Submitted by Myzozoa
Score: 8.1

Sheela-na-gig by PJ Harvey

Some architectural trivia, a bit of rock and roll, a touch of Patti Smith...

 

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17th Place
Submitted by Steven Snype
Score: 8.2

Please Tell Rosie by Alle Farben ft. YOUNOTUS

This is pretty banger.

 

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16th Place
Submitted by RODAN
Score: 8.3

Ulysses by Franz Ferdinand

Yeah, this is catchy. The verses have a cajoling tone that’s almost palpable.

 

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15th Place
Submitted by Jellicent
Score: 8.4

Gloria by Patti Smith

And speaking of Patti Smith, here she is. Every time I started this song I’d start thinking “maybe it belongs next to PJ Harvey”. And then the tempo would pick up and and I’d think “nah, it belongs up here”.

 

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14th Place
Submitted by MyNameIsNothing
Score: 8.5

Steve McQueen by M83

Like Steeeve McQueeeen all I need’s a fast machine and this is not that song. It would take me far longer than this walrus will last to definitively declare one Steve McQueen song better than the other, so instead I’ll just sit back and enjoy the one I’m listening to right now.

 

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13th Place
Submitted by Da Letter El
Score: 8.6

Jimmy Kane by Muse

Walrus III has a moratorium with your name on it.

 

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12th Place
Submitted by Earlio
Score: 8.7

Black Betty by Caravan Palace

And there goes my outro. I ain’t even mad.

 

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11th Place
Submitted by Robert Alfons
Score: 8.8

Diana by Comus

Huh. This song is an audio curio. If I had to bring up any names in comparison, I’d say the vocals have some small touches of Tankian and Biafra to them. Plus that violin saws its way through the song quite nicely.

 

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10th Place
Submitted by Isa
Score: 8.9

Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Part 1 by The Flaming Lips

Man, how many times have I said to myself I need to listen to this album?

 

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9th Place
Submitted by BLOODYRAIN10001
Score: 9.0

Tom Sawyer by Rush

Is anyone surprised by this one, the sub or the score?

 

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8th Place
Submitted by shubaka17
Score: 9.1

Jan Egeland by Ylvis

All the wonder of Massachusetts in a hard rock ballad. The tribute actually feels somewhat sincere.

 

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7th Place
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 9.2

Giorgio by Moroder by Daft Punk

Listening to and learning more about a music legend is pretty interesting to me. The funky backing cutting out and cutting back in reminds me of a song going to acapella for a few bars to emphasize the lyrics. Giorgio is the lyrics here, the backing an example of the genres he helped create. This song is Modern Music History 101.

 

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6th Place
Submitted by acidphoenix
Score: 9.3

Hercules by Sara Bareilles

Did I ever tell y’all how Tantric ended up on the banlist? I got their self-titled cd as a Christmas present when I was in high school and to me this was the best thing my cousin had ever done for me. I played it over and over and over and over and over until, one day, I realized I had played those songs so much that I’d grown sick of them. Revulsed by Revillusion, as it were. I’m hoping that doesn’t happen with Sara Bareilles.

 

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5th Place
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 9.4

Morrigan by Omnia

The harp intro catches my interest and the lyrics hold it. Nice vocals, interesting instruments, and a really good live performance.

 

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4th Place
Submitted by vonFiedler
Score: 9.5

Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie

“Is anyone surprised” part 2. This one gives me a nice warm comforting feeling.

 

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3rd Place
Submitted by LightWolf
Score: 9.6

Raymond Shields ~ Joking Motive by Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 15th Anniversary Orchestra Concert

Heeeey. I don’t have any first hand experience with the games, but I know a jaunty leitmotif when I hear one.

 

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2nd Place
Submitted by Granny Pie
Score: 9.7

Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz

And here’s “Is anyone surprised” part 3. I pretty much know this one by heart. The beat kicked in and I instinctively started singing along.

 

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1st Place
Submitted by Lord Gaius
Score: 9.8

Rube Goldberg Variations by Thank You Scientist

Walrein called, he wants his band back. But seriously, this is a sweet piece of music. Never goes dull, never disappoints. It’s nuanced and tight and groovy. It’s what The Retro Cocktail Hour wishes it could be.

 

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acidphoenix!
MyNameIsNothing!
Morgan!
BLOODYRAIN10001!
These are the names of our podium contestants… for now!

Category Six is Hot Licks! Don’t fret, because we’re not taking any breaks this time! Sunday December 3rd at 5pm CST is when we pick it up! Something something sound hole

And now for our outro:

 

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Granny Pie and Morgan need to send me their guitars strings, uh, songs before Sunday the 3rd! Do it before you get blisters on your fingers!

 

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[7:34 PM] KnightsofSonata: Gonna go to a true once-a-week schedule in light of new commitments in my schedule. As such, guitars reveal is delayed to Tuesday the 5th.

 

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[7:05 PM] KnightsofSonata: I was too naive about being able to spin all these plates. Pushing guitars back to Thursday the 7th so I can make time to judge and not bump up against any holidays.