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BLC: REM vs. Steely Dan

Johnny Dickshot Mar 22 2006 10:55 AM

My own impeccable taste compels me to replace “Orange Crush” and re-insert “These Days” despite what the voters think. If you don’t know These Days, go buy two copies of Lifes Rich Pageant, cuz you’ll want another if one breaks. “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth” has done OK despite some detractors in this contest, but I’ll switch gears here with the Stiped-up piano ballad “Nightswimming.” 1. Pilgrimage 2. It’s the End of the World as We Know it 3. Driver 8 4. Radio Free Europe 5. Man on the Moon 6. Fall on Me 7. Nightswimming 8. These Days 9. Pop Song 89 10. South Central Rain (I’m Sorry)

Willets Point Mar 22 2006 11:17 AM

This is REM's best lineup to date.

Lundy Mar 22 2006 11:26 AM

Becker and Fagen counter with: Kid Charlemagne My Old School Peg Deacon Blues Haitian Divorce Hey Nineteen Don't Take Me Alive Josie FM Aja

RealityChuck Mar 22 2006 11:30 AM

The Dan, 10-0. The two REM songs that had potential to challenge get blown away by "My Old School" and "Haitian Divorce."

sharpie Mar 22 2006 12:10 PM

"Pilgrimage" vs. "Kid Charlamagne" REM "It's the End of the World as We Know It" vs. "My Old School" REM "Driver 8" vs. "Peg" Steely Dan "Radio Free Europe" vs. "Deacon Blues" REM (close one) "Man on the Moon" vs. "Haitian Divorce" REM "Fall On Me" vs. "Hey Nineteen" Steely Dan "Nightswimming" vs. "Don't Take Me Alive" REM "These Days" vs. "Josie" REM "Pop Song 89" vs. "FM" REM "South Central Rain" vs. "Aja" Steely Dan REM 7 Steely Dan 3

cooby Mar 22 2006 12:16 PM

"Pilgrimage" vs. "Kid Charlamagne" Steely Dan "It's the End of the World as We Know It" vs."My Old School" Steely Dan "Driver 8" vs. "Peg" REM "Radio Free Europe" vs. "Deacon Blues" REM "Man on the Moon" vs. "Haitian Divorce" Steely Dan "Fall On Me" vs. "Hey Nineteen" REM "Nightswimming" vs. "Don't Take Me Alive" Tie "These Days" vs. "Josie" REM "Pop Song 89" vs. "FM" Steely Dan "South Central Rain" vs. "Aja" Steely Dan Steely Dan 5.5 REM 4.5

HahnSolo Mar 22 2006 12:21 PM

Pilgrimage" vs. "Kid Charlamagne" REM "It's the End of the World as We Know It" vs."My Old School" Steely Dan "Driver 8" vs. "Peg" REM "Radio Free Europe" vs. "Deacon Blues" REM "Man on the Moon" vs. "Haitian Divorce" REM "Fall On Me" vs. "Hey Nineteen" REM "Nightswimming" vs. "Don't Take Me Alive" REM "These Days" vs. "Josie" REM "Pop Song 89" vs. "FM" REM "South Central Rain" vs. "Aja" TIE A romp for the boys from Athens...8.5-1.5

Willets Point Mar 22 2006 12:32 PM

"Pilgrimage" vs. "Kid Charlamagne" REM "It's the End of the World as We Know It" vs. "My Old School" REM "Driver 8" vs. "Peg" Steely Dan "Radio Free Europe" vs. "Deacon Blues" REM "Man on the Moon" vs. "Haitian Divorce" Steely Dan "Fall On Me" vs. "Hey Nineteen" REM "Nightswimming" vs. "Don't Take Me Alive" REM "These Days" vs. "Josie" REM "Pop Song 89" vs. "FM" Steely Dan "South Central Rain" vs. "Aja" REM REM 7:3 Steely Dan

sharpie Mar 22 2006 12:49 PM

REM comes charging back from early 10-point deficit. Steely Dan has to learn how to hold a lead.

Edgy DC Mar 22 2006 12:50 PM

REM vs. =darkblue]Steely Dan "Pilgrimage " vs. "Kid Charlemagne" "It’s the End of the World as We Know it " vs. "My Old School" "Driver 8 " vs. "Peg" "Radio Free Europe " vs. "Deacon Blues" "Man on the Moon " vs. "Haitian Divorce" "Fall on Me " vs. "Hey Nineteen" "Nightswimming " vs. "Don't Take Me Alive" "These Days " vs. "Josie" "Pop Song 89 " vs. "FM" "South Central Rain (I’m Sorry)" vs. "Aja"

Frayed Knot Mar 22 2006 01:28 PM

"Pilgrimage" vs. "Kid Charlamagne" - DAN Especially since I suggested that this little ditty about the inventor of LSD be put into the lineup. "It's the End of the World as We Know It" vs. "My Old School" - REM "Driver 8" vs. "Peg" - REM "Radio Free Europe" vs. "Deacon Blues" - REM "Man on the Moon" vs. "Haitian Divorce" - DAN "Fall On Me" vs. "Hey Nineteen" - REM "Nightswimming" vs. "Don't Take Me Alive" - DAN Tough choice between two underplayed little gems "These Days" vs. "Josie" - DAN "Pop Song 89" vs. "FM" - Tie Not a big fan of either "South Central Rain" vs. "Aja" - REM 5 - 4 - 1 (5.5 - 4.5) for REM

Edgy DC Mar 22 2006 01:39 PM

That REM poster is straight off of my wall from my freshman dorm. It did little for advancing my status among my seven* roommates that year. Mike Mills is wearing a Bad News Bears in Breaking Training tee shirt. *Joe: The Guido Ernie: The Bully Who Secretly Hated Himself for Being Half-Jewish Kevin: The Country Boy Desperate to Meet Black People John: Guy's Guy --- blue jeans/basketball/Springsteen Eddie: The Loveable Loser Matt: The Momma's Boy Packy: The Pimply Overweight Fantasy Gamer: Edgy: The Depressed Mets Fan

Johnny Dickshot Mar 23 2006 07:32 AM

Pilgrimage " vs. "Kid Charlemagne" --I like KC a lot, but Pilgrimage overcomes it with a crapload of personal resonance. "It’s the End of the World as We Know it " vs. "My Old School" --REM in a close one "Driver 8 " vs. "Peg" --Tuff matchup. I'll go with Driver 8. "Radio Free Europe " vs. "Deacon Blues" --REM "Man on the Moon " vs. "Haitian Divorce" --Steely Dan "Fall on Me " vs. "Hey Nineteen" --REM "Nightswimming " vs. "Don't Take Me Alive" --Tie "These Days " vs. "Josie" --Wow. Tie. "Pop Song 89 " vs. "FM" --Steely Dan "South Central Rain (I’m Sorry)" vs. "Aja" --Steely Dan I got a 6-4 final for my guys. Climbing a ladder is difficult stuff.

ScarletKnight41 Mar 23 2006 08:10 AM

"Pilgrimage" vs. "Kid Charlamagne" - Steely Dan "It's the End of the World as We Know It" vs. "My Old School" - REM "Driver 8" vs. "Peg" - Steely Dan "Radio Free Europe" vs. "Deacon Blues" - Steely Dan "Man on the Moon" vs. "Haitian Divorce" - REM "Fall On Me" vs. "Hey Nineteen" - tie "Nightswimming" vs. "Don't Take Me Alive" - REM "These Days" vs. "Josie" - Steely Dan "Pop Song 89" vs. "FM" - Steely Dan "South Central Rain" vs. "Aja" - Steely Dan Steely Dan 6.5 REM 3.5

Lundy Mar 23 2006 09:01 AM

"Pilgrimage" vs. "Kid Charlamagne" - Steely Dan "It's the End of the World as We Know It" vs. "My Old School" - REM "Driver 8" vs. "Peg" - Steely Dan "Radio Free Europe" vs. "Deacon Blues" - Steely Dan "Man on the Moon" vs. "Haitian Divorce" - REM "Fall On Me" vs. "Hey Nineteen" - Steely Dan "Nightswimming" vs. "Don't Take Me Alive" - Steely Dan "These Days" vs. "Josie" - Steely Dan "Pop Song 89" vs. "FM" - REM "South Central Rain" vs. "Aja" - Steely Dan Steely Dan 7, REM 3

Johnny Dickshot Mar 23 2006 09:20 AM

I got a 3-point spread at halftime, typical 10-0 vote from RealityChuck looming large yet again.

Edgy DC Mar 23 2006 09:24 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Mar 23 2006 09:25 AM

Two unique-sounding bands with vocals that can be a little disconcertingly detached. "Pilgrimage " vs. "Kid Charlemagne" REM. "It’s the End of the World as We Know it " vs. "My Old School" Tie. "Driver 8 " vs. "Peg" REM. "Radio Free Europe " vs. "Deacon Blues" Tie. "Man on the Moon " vs. "Haitian Divorce" Steely Dan. "Fall on Me " vs. "Hey Nineteen" Let's bury magnets. REM. "Nightswimming " vs. "Don't Take Me Alive" REM. "These Days " vs. "Josie" I sort of suggested "Josie" and I'm going with her. Steely Dan. "Pop Song 89 " vs. "FM" Steely Dan in a rout. "South Central Rain (I’m Sorry)" vs. "Aja" I waited for your call. REM 6-4, Rapid Eye Movement.

sharpie Mar 23 2006 09:25 AM

I count it at 45-45.

Johnny Dickshot Mar 23 2006 09:26 AM

I don;t count very well; I had it 46-43 before edgeward's vote

sharpie Mar 23 2006 09:29 AM

Mine was before his vote also. 2-point lead for the Georgians.

Edgy DC Mar 23 2006 09:34 AM

Happy to swing it.

soupcan Mar 23 2006 09:41 AM

"Pilgrimage " vs. "Kid Charlemagne" STEELY DAN "It’s the End of the World as We Know it " vs. "My Old School" REM "Driver 8 " vs. "Peg" STEELY DAN "Radio Free Europe " vs. "Deacon Blues" REM "Man on the Moon " vs. "Haitian Divorce" REM "Fall on Me " vs. "Hey Nineteen" REM "Nightswimming " vs. "Don't Take Me Alive" TIE "These Days " vs. "Josie" TIE "Pop Song 89 " vs. "FM" STEELY DAN "South Central Rain (I’m Sorry)" vs. "Aja REM REM - 6 / STEELY DAN - 4 Someone recently told me that 'Steely Dan' took their name from a sex toy. Anyone know if there's any truth to that?

Frayed Knot Mar 23 2006 09:44 AM

Yes. Supposedly it's mentioned in some William Burroughs book.

sharpie Mar 23 2006 09:52 AM

It's in "Naked Lunch."

Frayed Knot Mar 23 2006 09:56 AM

From Wikipedia: Fagen and Becker decided to name the band "Steely Dan" after a steam-powered dildo in the William Burroughs novel "Naked Lunch", a nod to the two being avid readers of 1950's "Beat" literature. Steam?

cooby Mar 23 2006 10:01 AM

ow

Willets Point Mar 24 2006 10:37 AM

This one ends at 11:26.

sharpie Mar 24 2006 11:30 AM

REM wins 57-53

Johnny Dickshot Mar 24 2006 11:57 AM

We can reach our destination, but we're still a ways away...