Haiku Valley Superthread

[LemonMelon]

Houses Of The Holy FTW

 

[the tourist]

I've heard all of Zeppelin I-IV and the stuff on the Latter Days greatest hits collection. But other than that, none. I need to buy some Zep.

 

[Axver]

Houses Of The Holy is by far their most creative and experimental. IV probably their most consistent. II is a good example of their bluesier side, but I wouldn't call it their best. Physical Graffiti is a mixed bag for me.

I can't even remember listening to Physical Graffiti outside a couple of track names that ring bells. II was bland and mediocre.

I obviously know a few other songs from elsewhere. I mean, what Westerner born after about 1950 can't sing Stairway To Heaven backwards in Swahili while sleeping?

 

[Axver]

I agree that certain albums should have less represented and others more, based on their popularity.

Interesting idea. We'll have to revisit it at the right time.

Yeah. Though it would be hard to work out popularity, given how few of us are strongly familiar with all the material. I wouldn't want to base it on some "best of PT" poll where half the voters haven't even heard anything pre-IA.

But that's a hurdle to tackle when the time arrives. Hopefully when that time arrives, even more folks here will have been converted to PT.

Speaking of the time, it's time for me to catch some sleep. Night, folks.

 

[LemonMelon]

Night Axver

 

[phillyfan26]

Afternoon.

I don't know too much Led Zeppelin aside from most of their hits and a few tracks here and there.

I know markedly little Porcupine Tree and REM.

If anyone wanted to try to convert me to fandom, though ...

 

[LemonMelon]

Hey, Pfan

 

[phillyfan26]

ElMel, afternoon.

I'm giving Bowie's Heathen album a spin now.

 

[LemonMelon]

I've heard good things about it. Reality was great too.

Have you voted in the DI draws yet today?

 

[phillyfan26]

Nope. Nor yesterday. Need to get around to that.

 

[phillyfan26]

Jesus, today's two matchups are the closest I've seen yet.

The one playlist I gave a second listen to was LMP's, and his grew on me tremendously there (I was really distracted when I listened to his list the first time).

 

[LemonMelon]

I'm contemplating a simultaneous purchase of Led Zeppelin I and III, but everywhere I look the albums are overpriced. $27 from amazon for the lot is NOT a good price.

 

[LemonMelon]

Jesus, today's two matchups are the closest I've seen yet.

The one playlist I gave a second listen to was LMP's, and his grew on me tremendously there (I was really distracted when I listened to his list the first time).

I gave my criticisms of I&L's playlist in the thread, but it wasn't easy for me to vote LMP.

Honestly, I have no idea what the fuck is going to happen in my match.

 

[phillyfan26]

I'll PM you my full rankings.

 

[LemonMelon]

Cool. I have no rankings.

 

[phillyfan26]

I'm not sure how I feel about this album. Bowie's vocals really aren't very good.

 

[phanan]

I'll PM you my full rankings.

Seems like they changed a bit for you...

 

[phillyfan26]

A little bit, yeah. I did some more reviewing of my notes on them and re-shuffled a bit.

Yours is still in my top four.

 

[phanan]

No big deal. Group 4 is tough, that's for sure.

 

[LemonMelon]

LMP is going to go up 4-1 in a minute. These things can change on a dime though.

 

[the tourist]

Well I'm on MajP's playlist. I'll listen to Phanan's next.

 

[LemonMelon]

hey, Tourist.

 

[the tourist]

Hey, LM. I need to listen to Phanan's playlist so I can vote for yours.

 

[LemonMelon]

I just want people to vote, period. Today is the slowest it's been for the tournament so far. It sometimes gets pretty busy here on Friday nights though.

 

[the tourist]

Well, I haven't listened to all the playlists. I need to make sure to listen to 2 or three more this weekend.

 

[phanan]

Hey, LM. I need to listen to Phanan's playlist so I can vote for yours.

Ouch.

 

[phanan]

I just want people to vote, period. Today is the slowest it's been for the tournament so far. It sometimes gets pretty busy here on Friday nights though.

Yeah, the votes dwindled yesterday and have started off slow today.

Hopefully by waiting until Monday to resume, everyone can get some more listening done.

 

[LemonMelon]

Well, I haven't listened to all the playlists. I need to make sure to listen to 2 or three more this weekend.

Just remember, you're on the clock.

 

[the tourist]

Ouch.

It's nothing personal. It's just that I think his is nearly perfect.

 

[the tourist]

Just remember, you're on the clock.