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| Round 3: Inverted Umbrella Competition
2 are out and 19 are still in. CamiloG was disqualified for being too late to the deadline! The new deadline to get your round 2 songs in is 5pm EST on November 12th! | | 1 |  | The Meters
Rejuvenation
The rules are the same as last round:
1.Link a song via YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, Bandcamp, DailyMotion, Vimeo... or whatever you like as long as I don't have to download something.
2. This round is [funk]. Syncopated rhythmic bass grooves. Funk rock, synth funk, jazz funk, funk funk, hell even funk metal. While funk is tied to soul, don't pick soul that isn't funky or you'll lose points!
3. Aim to impress me with what you pick, since I'm rating these.
4. If I know the song already, I'll tell you to pick something new, otherwise, you're good.
5. I'm going to start each new round every Sunday night (EST,) so if you're late, you're out. My 1-2 least favorite recs will be eliminated each round (1 if we don't get a lot of people and 2 if we do.)
***Winner of the competition can recommend me whatever 2 albums they want and I'll listen to them no matter the album as long as it's possible to find and as long as neither exceeds 3 hours.*** | | 2 |  | Ou Est Le Swimming Pool
The Golden Year
Mort.: “The Way I Feel”
Very radio friendly. The vocals seem kinda weak. Radio friendly frat bro dude synthpop?
2.9/5 (SAFE) | | 3 |  | FM-84
Atlas
budgie: “Running In The Night
This would be fun in a club, but I can’t say I’m too into it. Very 80 influenced, moreso than maybe most modern synthpop somehow.
3.3/5 (SAFE) | | 4 |  | Tweaker
2 a.m. Wakeup Call
SlothcoreSam: “Crude Sunlight"
Ooh a Jennifer Chales feature. Love her! Huge depaturture from the last two. Spacious and slow so far. Definitely very alternative rock in its approach to industrial. Sensual as always. I do wish there was a little more oomph to this. My favorite Elysian Fields songs I suppose are a tad more intense?
3.4/5 (SAFE) | | 5 |  | Einsturzende Neubauten
Halber Mensch
Porcupinetheater: “Yü-gung (Fütter Mein Ego)”ein
Finally, something that fits what I was hoping for! Weird vocals (in a good way.) I’ve thought about getting into them for a while now, maybe this will be my puh to actually do it.) Really builds up and is very aggressive! I dig it!
4/5 (SAFE) | | 6 |  | The Cruxshadows
Frozen Embers
ffs: “Deception”
Very darkwave. Depeche Mode vibes! Not bad at all. That violin is cool and the synth line is fun. Maybe not the most memorable though.
3.6/5 (SAFE) | | 7 |  | Diseno Corbusier
El alma de la estrella
Havey: “Golpe de Amistad”
Ooh, cool beat. Weird vocals, but in a good way. Wish it had proper lead vocals. Seem very much like a loop, like it’s mising a hook. The aesthetic is on point as hell though, but the structure leaves a lot to be desired.
3.1/5 (SAFE) | | 8 |  | Blanck Mass
Animated Violence Mild
Pangea:
Very energetic so far. I don’t like that pickup much honestly. I feel like I’m at an EDM festival right now. Vocals came in and uh, this isn’t it. I’d be more forigving if this song wasn’t so long, but I kinda hate this.
2.2/5 (ELIMINATED!) | | 9 |  | Oppenheimer Analysis
New Mexico
someone: “The Devil's Dancers” *(from Oppenheimer Analysis s/t)
I like the aesthetic! Chill, but dancey! The chorus is really strong too! Simple, but effective.
4.2/5 (SAFE) | | 10 |  | Otay:onii
夢之駭客 Dream Hacker
JohnnyoftheWell: “Overlap”
The synths kind of sound like Jew’s harps. Slower main section, but it’s cool. I like the percussion and the dreamy atmosphere. Didn’t blow me away, but it’s good.
3.8/5 (SAFE) | | 11 |  | PVA
Blush
PotsyTater: “Comfort Eating”
Off the bat: good personality driven vocals. Love the beat too and the progression of the song is neat. Choppy keyboard solo with cowbell, woo.
4.5/5 (SAFE) | | 12 |  | Magdalena Bay
Mercurial World
BlazingBlitzer: “You Lose!
Very modern in terms of aesthetic. Feels anthemic. Can’t say I dig this much, but I don’t hate it.
3/5 (SAFE) | | 13 |  | Skinny Puppy
VIVIsectVI
fogza: “VX Gas Attack”
Industrial to a tee.Good vocals, cool enough beat. A bit basic, and maybe not catchy enough.
3.5 + (0.5 from winning last round) = 4/5 | | 14 |  | Dr. Steel
Dr. Steel II: Eclectic Boogaloo
Trifolium: “Lament for a Toy Factory”
Is this meme industrial? It’s weird polka stream punk or something. The beat from the pickup is cool though. I hate to see, but the vocals have gotten very Mike Patton, which isn’t working for me. Weird outro. I’m mixed on this, but I’m mostly negative.
2.8/5 (SAFE) | | 15 |  | Out Hud
Let Us Never Speak of it Again
Kompys2000: “Old Nude”
This is bright and poppy, but maybe a tad boring. The synths are okay. Not for me, but not terrible.
3/5 (SAFE) | | 16 |  | mind.in.a.box
Crossroads
pizzamachine: “Amnesia”
I don’t like the vocals much, but the beat’s engaging enough. Yeah not really too interesting. Back noise vibes?
2.8/5 (SAFE) | | 17 |  | Stan Ridgway
The Big Heat
GhandhiLion: “The Big Heat”
This vocals are oddly conversational. It’s cute, but I don’t know if I like it much beyond “cuteness.” Is it wrong that I’m getting They Might Be Giants vibes here, if they were more synthpop, that is.
3.5/5 (SAFE) | | 18 |  | Front 242
Front By Front
protokute: “Headhunter V3.0"
Good beat so far. I like the vocals. One of the mot interesting percussions chosen so far. I like it!
3.8/5 (SAFE) | | 19 |  | Charly Garcia
Clics Modernos
Conmaniac: “Nos Siguen Pegando Abajo (Pecado Mortal)”
New wave as hell. There’s some minor synthpop elements though! I like the guitar line and the synths are wacky, so this is cool.
3.9/5 (SAFE) | | 20 |  | North Central
K9 Frequencies
JeffereyPiggletein: “Side A” (by North Central from K9 Frequences)
Okay, so weird as talking over some noise crackles. Somehow more tolerable than I expected, but god is it BORING. Now they’re talking about molesting a dog. What the fuck bro. How’d you even find sick shit like this? Oh thank god, the noise is back and it’s like a thunderstorm with a buzzsaw going, okay. Oh lord, the weird bestiality convesations are back. I’m worried about you, Park. The noise sections feel like a saving grace. Fuck you for making me listen to those words, I want to remain innocent.
1/5 (ELIMINATED!) | | 21 |  | Liaisons Dangereuses
Liaisons Dangereuses
BitterJalapenoJr: “Los Niños Del Parque” (Liaisons Dangereusses from Liaisons Dangereusses)
The vocals are a little flat, but the beat is awesome. Okay this rules. Vocals even grew hard. Simple, but a huge bop.
4.6/5 (ROUND WINNER! [+0.5 will be added to his next round score]) | | 22 |  | Late of the Pier
Fantasy Black Channel
CugnoBrasso: “Focker”
More dance punk. Synthy enough for me to count it. Kind of boring if I’m being honest. Wait, it has another exciting ending. Jut like the Late of the Pier song from last round. Weird coinsedence.
3/5 (SAFE) | |
ArsMoriendi
11.06.23 | BitterJalapenoJr waited til a day before, but won the round!
Pangea and JeffereyPiggletein(Park) are out, who will be next? | Mort.
11.06.23 | Radio friendly frat bro dude synthpop?
yes its frat bro dude synthpop from a gay guy in camden, obviously
i hate you for that description | Mort.
11.06.23 | also woah another late of the pier enjoyer?! very cool | GhandhiLion
11.06.23 | Los Niños Del Parque is a classic yup | ArsMoriendi
11.06.23 | @Mort: It just felt like the kind of synthpop that could be played at a frat party idk. Frats are also incredibly gay so kinda fits still ;) | parsungjoon
11.06.23 | Wow sad, I should have known you wouldn’t get it | GhandhiLion
11.06.23 | Yeah the success of that song kickstarted ebm. Check Nitzer Ebb if you haven't before. | parsungjoon
11.06.23 | Check neitzen flobbveresver | ArsMoriendi
11.06.23 | @park: I'm gonna pretend you're serious, but what is there to get? Your song was about fucking dogs, dude | Mort.
11.06.23 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ormQQG2UhtQ | GhandhiLion
11.06.23 | lmao | ArsMoriendi
11.06.23 | @Mort: I know the entire album that song is from, you gotta pick again. Great song tho | Mort.
11.06.23 | well then im funked out | Mort.
11.06.23 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huzYji2OAD4 | ArsMoriendi
11.06.23 | That works Mort! | Mort.
11.06.23 | good cos it also sums up my feelings about funk! | parsungjoon
11.06.23 | It’s transgressive bro I shouldn’t have expected a fake industrial fan to understand | SlothcoreSam
11.06.23 | Ok, I got the most Asscore funk I could find.
Pornland - Slap Dat Ass
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Z0SlqxwZ4Sp37pwIqs0vB?si=u8HcUyT1R6iuyPLEwiWj9Q | protokute
11.06.23 | I was really surprised no one rec'd Schwefelgelb. It was the only thing I was more familiar relating to EBM/Industrial although definitely more techno/rave forward. Also like Curve a lot (long time since i heard it though), which also leans more to "shoegaze" but there's definitely some industrial there | ArsMoriendi
11.06.23 | @park: if you say so, just stay away from dogs please | pizzamachine
11.06.23 | my safe choices keep working 😎 | Kompys2000
11.06.23 | LI was at such a loss for this round I'll take the 3
Experience Unlimited - It's All Imagination
https://youtu.be/TSyAg2L3fxQ?si=f_G8P5cGPJ8PiG5P
Lmk if this is a valid submission if Ive definitely already shown u other songs from that album lol | ArsMoriendi
11.06.23 | I know you've played stuff for me by them before, I don't remember any specific songs by them, so it works | someone
11.06.23 | to what extent are we allowing jazz fusion into the mix? funk and jf are quite similar often | bighubbabuddha
11.06.23 | Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers | ArsMoriendi
11.06.23 | @someone: is the jazz fusing with funk? That should be fine. If it’s fusing with something else and not funk then no. Steely Dan is jazz fusion to some extent but I hardly get funk from them (if at all) for instance | JohnnyoftheWell
11.06.23 | Tom Browne - Funkin' for Jamaica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuUy2ShGLyo | BlazinBlitzer
11.06.23 | Gil Scott-Heron - Home Is Where the Hatred Is
https://open.spotify.com/track/3pmp40HtLapVQ8L89Mz1vh?si=1586d1406ace4c81 | someone
11.06.23 | Cory Wong - J.A.M. (Just A Minute)
https://corywong.bandcamp.com/track/j-a-m-just-a-minute-feat-chromeo | CugnoBrasso
11.06.23 | Ok let's go totally batshit with this, here's a post-hardcore band instead.
Big Dick by NoMeansNo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoaI5ci0dcM
It's the stuff of the gods. | porcupinetheater
11.06.23 | Damn yes let's go!! Glad you dug Einsturzende, hope you dig this one too:
Hugh Masekela - Ashiko
https://open.spotify.com/track/3byEzx3jliqwGLrflLqfFh?si=424389a668a74d6f | ffs
11.07.23 | oh i changed my rec last round, guess i should make sure you notice if i do that. glad you liked the first pick, was trying to choose the poppiest darkwave i could
dance punk should work this round, looks you don't have gang of four rated??
damaged goods - https://youtu.be/F_7BVaDIAbA?si=ww0P1vKiO3tjgTCk | fogza
11.07.23 | Aretha Franklin - Rocksteady
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGavl_m41LE | ArsMoriendi
11.07.23 | @ffs:
Yeah dance punk as long as it’s funky should be fine, also I checked that Boy Harsher song and it would’ve gotten like a 4/5. Good shit, deff make any replacement recs very noticeable, I made a similar mistake round 1 with another person’a rec, my bad | Havey
11.08.23 | Your song was about fucking dogs, dude | Havey
11.08.23 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni-VNZNopeg
funky rec | Conmaniac
11.08.23 | commenting so im on the thread but no rec yet...
funk you say huh? | Trifolium
11.09.23 | For now:
Koffie - Komet (from Kokon)
https://youtu.be/0lqCx4dKU0E?feature=shared
Nice new funky goodness from Amsterdam. | protokute
11.09.23 | here we go:
Tim Maia - Sossego
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ART8KsAk0jU) | ArsMoriendi
11.10.23 | Still waiting on:
budgie
PotsyTater
pizzamachine
GhandhiLion
Conmaniac
BitterJalapenoJr
Deadline is still 5pm EST on November 12th | BitterJalapenoJr
11.10.23 | Got a few choices I'm deliberating on - will choose at the last minute again. | pizzamachine
11.10.23 | Arrrreee youuu reaaadddy: https://youtu.be/yp-WJXOb2V4?feature=shared | ArsMoriendi
11.10.23 | @pizza: I'm not ready, cuz I know Making Plans For Nigel! Gotta repick
Also, not really funk at all, you'd lose points for not following the theme with this one | pizzamachine
11.10.23 | Gosh darn, okay, this is funky as fudge: https://youtu.be/KEMzLhB-5hM?si=B2umwLKA2iSB4D6k | ArsMoriendi
11.10.23 | Welp I don't know that song, so it'll do, though you may want to brush up on what funk is | pizzamachine
11.10.23 | Yeah I rarely listen to funk so idk much about it XD | ArsMoriendi
11.10.23 | That's a shame, it's a fantastic genre | pizzamachine
11.10.23 | I wouldn’t know! | ArsMoriendi
11.11.23 | Still waiting on:
budgie
PotsyTater
GhandhiLion
Conmaniac
BitterJalapenoJr | porcupinetheater
11.11.23 | ARS I'M DOING ALL CAPS AS NOTICE REAL QUICK CAN I CHANGE MY REC
New rec would be
Oneness of Juju - African Rhythms
https://open.spotify.com/track/2DRciyCKp1fwLrA5m3aiGW?si=0b6d3d27822e4ad0 | GhandhiLion
11.11.23 | https://youtu.be/7KKh9WvkXjE?si=pI-98OWh9otwq2Af | ArsMoriendi
11.11.23 | COOL I SEE YOU PORC :D will make a note | PotsyTater
11.12.23 | Skull snaps - it’s a new day
https://open.spotify.com/track/6WDLVBXv0PZf7e770vm04V?si=qJFZM_kRSwaabKD4CAzCsQ | ArsMoriendi
11.12.23 | Less than 5 hours left and no Conmaniac, BitterJalapenoJr, or budgie yet
Hmmm I won’t extend the deadline, so hurry up | BitterJalapenoJr
11.12.23 | https://open.spotify.com/track/4h2H1twBzEuQygHdl60U5g?si=NTqOb8zZSDmygGzfI9nvOQ | ArsMoriendi
11.12.23 | A shame to say but budgie and Conmaniac are disqualified for lateness
Everyone else, results will be up in a lil bit once I hear these starting now! | ArsMoriendi
11.13.23 | New round: https://www.sputnikmusic.com/list.php?listid=204584 |
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