phanan
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Please vote for the playlist you LIKE THE MOST.
Welcome to the first match of the second round of the Interference Retro Island Album Game! In this competition, instead of being stranded on a desert island and seeking the best playlist to enjoy while there, we're heading off to Retro Island to savour the best that the punk/new wave genre of the late 70's and 80's has to offer.
For every win, each player will receive three points. If there is a tie, each player gets two points. If a player loses a match but is within three votes of the winner, that player will earn a single point. Current standings will be displayed at the end of each round.
Here are our standings after Round 1:
Forum name: total competition points, won, lost, tie, votes for, votes against, votes difference
Group 1
hardyharhar: 3, 1, 0, 0, 10, 2, +8
phanan: 3, 1, 0, 0, 8, 2, +6
Screwtape2: 0, 0, 1, 0, 2, 8, -6
namkcuR: 0, 0, 1, 0, 2, 10, -8
Group 2
LemonMacPhisto: 3, 1, 0, 0, 7, 3, +4
KhanadaRhodes: 3, 1, 0, 0, 7, 5, +2
bono_212: 0, 0, 1, 0, 5, 7, -2
VintagePunk: 0, 0, 1, 0, 3, 7, -4
We move to Round 2, and the first match will be hardyharhar against phanan. Below are their playlists.
If you don't know the songs, or wish to hear how each playlist flows, feel free to check out the Desert Island website.
Forum name: hardyharhar
Things had gotten a bit bloated in rock by the late 70’s and a shake-up was needed. The amount of great music which emerged from the punk movement is quite staggering. I tried to keep the list upbeat and mix it up with the different styles that made up this rich tapestry of sounds. Amongst it all here, you’re forced to suffer through the prophetic political rantings of Jello Biafra & the DK’s in an updated Reagan era California Uber Alles. The slightly heavier leanings continue with Midnight Oil & The Clash. Then it’s pretty much fun & games the rest of the way, iIncluding, a shameless stab at votes with one of my favorite U2 songs, a solo jaunt from Ultravox founder John Foxx, the original version of Pretty In Pink given the full Furs treatment as opposed to the re-recorded version for the movie soundtrack, and a Sparks song originally found only in the early Nicholas Cage comedy, Valley Girl. Overall, just a drop in a 10 year span of rejuvenated rock ‘n roll. So why vote for my list? Well, with tongue firmly in cheek, I am the oldest entrant, which means I have less time to win one of these and it shows respect for your elders. A fine trait. And it shows you can support one with an embarrassingly low purity test score. Also, a vote for me will most likely help slow global warming. A noble endeavor. Enjoy!
1. Dead Kennedys – We’ve Got A Bigger Problem Now (In God We Trust) 4:29
2. Midnight Oil – Best Of Both Worlds (Red Sails In The Sunset) 4:04
3. The Clash – Police On My Back (Sandinista) 3:16
4. Sex Pistols – Pretty Vacant (Never Mind The Bollocks…Here’s The Sex Pistols) 3:17
5. Devo – Uncontrollable Urge (Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo) 3:09
6. The Cramps – Can Your Pussy Do The Dog (A Date With Elvis) 3:22
7. The Jam – All Mod Cons (All Mod Cons) 1:20
8. The Buzzcocks – Love You More (Singles Going Steady) 1:51
9. Squeeze – Is That Love (Singles 45’s And Under) 2:33
10.Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Lip Service (This Year’s Model) 2:38
11.Bow Wow Wow – What’s The Time (Hey Buddy) (When The Going Gets Tough The Tough Get Going) 3:08
12.The English Beat – Best Friend (I Just Can’t Stop It) 3:01
13.Magazine – Model Worker (The Correct Use Of Soap) 2:53
14.Madness – Night Boat To Cairo (One Step Beyond) 3:31
15.U2 – Stories For Boys (Boy) 3:04
16.Split Enz – I Got You (True Colours) 3:30
17.Simple Minds – Film Theme (Real To Real Cacophony) 2:26
18.Wire – Blessed State (154) 3:28
19.John Foxx – Systems Of Romance (The Garden) 4:05
20.Killing Joke – Eighties (Laugh? I Nearly Bought One!) 3:51
21.The Cure – In Between Days (The Head On The Door) 2:58
22.Psychedelic Furs – Pretty In Pink (Talk Talk Talk) 3:58
23.Sparks – Eaten By The Monster Of Love (Angst In My Pants) 3:01
24.Love And Rockets – No New Tale To Tell (Earth, Sun, Moon) 3:27
25.The Specials – You’re Wondering Now (The Specials) 2:37
Total Runtime: 79:51
Forum name: phanan
1. The Belle Stars – “Iko Iko” – Rain Man Soundtrack (2:54) - 1983*
2. Elvis Costello – “Pump It Up” – This Year’s Model (3:16) - 1978
3. Blondie – “Atomic” – Eat To The Beat (4:39) - 1979
4. The Clash – “Train In Vain” – London Calling (3:10) - 1979
5. Squeeze – “Goodbye Girl” – Singles, 45s And Under (3:05) - 1979**
6. The Police – “So Lonely” – Outlandos d’Amour (4:49) - 1978
7. Split Enz – “I Got You” – True Colours (3:31) - 1980
8. Peter Schilling – “Major Tom (Coming Home)” – VH1 More Of The Big 80's (4:10) - 1983
9. Depeche Mode – “Everything Counts” – The Singles 81>85 (3:59) - 1983
10. Tears For Fears – “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” – Songs From The Big Chair (4:08) - 1985
11. The Pretenders – “Brass In Pocket” – The Pretenders (3:06) - 1980
12. The Ramones – “I Wanna Be Sedated” – Road To Ruin (2:29) - 1978
13. The Buzzcocks – “Ever Fallen In Love” – Singles Going Steady (2:42) - 1978
14. Dave Edmunds – “Girls Talk” – Repeat When Necessary (3:27) - 1979
15. Graham Parker – “Local Girls” – Squeezing Out Sparks (3:42) – 1979
16. The Cars – “Since You’re Gone” – Shake It Up (3:29) - 1981
17. Television – “See No Evil” – Marquee Moon (3:58) – 1977
18. Joy Division – “Disorder” – Unknown Pleasures (3:29) – 1979
19. Gary Numan – “Metal” – The Pleasure Principle (3:33) – 1979
20. Yazoo – “Don’t Go” – Upstairs At Eric’s (3:11) – 1982
21. New Order – “Procession” – Substance (4:29) – 1981
22. INXS – “Don’t Change” – Shabooh Shoobah (4:25) – 1982
Total runtime: 79:41
UP NEXT: namkcuR vs. Screwtape2
Competition Master List.
Have fun!
Welcome to the first match of the second round of the Interference Retro Island Album Game! In this competition, instead of being stranded on a desert island and seeking the best playlist to enjoy while there, we're heading off to Retro Island to savour the best that the punk/new wave genre of the late 70's and 80's has to offer.
For every win, each player will receive three points. If there is a tie, each player gets two points. If a player loses a match but is within three votes of the winner, that player will earn a single point. Current standings will be displayed at the end of each round.
Here are our standings after Round 1:
Forum name: total competition points, won, lost, tie, votes for, votes against, votes difference
Group 1
hardyharhar: 3, 1, 0, 0, 10, 2, +8
phanan: 3, 1, 0, 0, 8, 2, +6
Screwtape2: 0, 0, 1, 0, 2, 8, -6
namkcuR: 0, 0, 1, 0, 2, 10, -8
Group 2
LemonMacPhisto: 3, 1, 0, 0, 7, 3, +4
KhanadaRhodes: 3, 1, 0, 0, 7, 5, +2
bono_212: 0, 0, 1, 0, 5, 7, -2
VintagePunk: 0, 0, 1, 0, 3, 7, -4
We move to Round 2, and the first match will be hardyharhar against phanan. Below are their playlists.
If you don't know the songs, or wish to hear how each playlist flows, feel free to check out the Desert Island website.
Forum name: hardyharhar
Things had gotten a bit bloated in rock by the late 70’s and a shake-up was needed. The amount of great music which emerged from the punk movement is quite staggering. I tried to keep the list upbeat and mix it up with the different styles that made up this rich tapestry of sounds. Amongst it all here, you’re forced to suffer through the prophetic political rantings of Jello Biafra & the DK’s in an updated Reagan era California Uber Alles. The slightly heavier leanings continue with Midnight Oil & The Clash. Then it’s pretty much fun & games the rest of the way, iIncluding, a shameless stab at votes with one of my favorite U2 songs, a solo jaunt from Ultravox founder John Foxx, the original version of Pretty In Pink given the full Furs treatment as opposed to the re-recorded version for the movie soundtrack, and a Sparks song originally found only in the early Nicholas Cage comedy, Valley Girl. Overall, just a drop in a 10 year span of rejuvenated rock ‘n roll. So why vote for my list? Well, with tongue firmly in cheek, I am the oldest entrant, which means I have less time to win one of these and it shows respect for your elders. A fine trait. And it shows you can support one with an embarrassingly low purity test score. Also, a vote for me will most likely help slow global warming. A noble endeavor. Enjoy!
1. Dead Kennedys – We’ve Got A Bigger Problem Now (In God We Trust) 4:29
2. Midnight Oil – Best Of Both Worlds (Red Sails In The Sunset) 4:04
3. The Clash – Police On My Back (Sandinista) 3:16
4. Sex Pistols – Pretty Vacant (Never Mind The Bollocks…Here’s The Sex Pistols) 3:17
5. Devo – Uncontrollable Urge (Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo) 3:09
6. The Cramps – Can Your Pussy Do The Dog (A Date With Elvis) 3:22
7. The Jam – All Mod Cons (All Mod Cons) 1:20
8. The Buzzcocks – Love You More (Singles Going Steady) 1:51
9. Squeeze – Is That Love (Singles 45’s And Under) 2:33
10.Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Lip Service (This Year’s Model) 2:38
11.Bow Wow Wow – What’s The Time (Hey Buddy) (When The Going Gets Tough The Tough Get Going) 3:08
12.The English Beat – Best Friend (I Just Can’t Stop It) 3:01
13.Magazine – Model Worker (The Correct Use Of Soap) 2:53
14.Madness – Night Boat To Cairo (One Step Beyond) 3:31
15.U2 – Stories For Boys (Boy) 3:04
16.Split Enz – I Got You (True Colours) 3:30
17.Simple Minds – Film Theme (Real To Real Cacophony) 2:26
18.Wire – Blessed State (154) 3:28
19.John Foxx – Systems Of Romance (The Garden) 4:05
20.Killing Joke – Eighties (Laugh? I Nearly Bought One!) 3:51
21.The Cure – In Between Days (The Head On The Door) 2:58
22.Psychedelic Furs – Pretty In Pink (Talk Talk Talk) 3:58
23.Sparks – Eaten By The Monster Of Love (Angst In My Pants) 3:01
24.Love And Rockets – No New Tale To Tell (Earth, Sun, Moon) 3:27
25.The Specials – You’re Wondering Now (The Specials) 2:37
Total Runtime: 79:51
Forum name: phanan
1. The Belle Stars – “Iko Iko” – Rain Man Soundtrack (2:54) - 1983*
2. Elvis Costello – “Pump It Up” – This Year’s Model (3:16) - 1978
3. Blondie – “Atomic” – Eat To The Beat (4:39) - 1979
4. The Clash – “Train In Vain” – London Calling (3:10) - 1979
5. Squeeze – “Goodbye Girl” – Singles, 45s And Under (3:05) - 1979**
6. The Police – “So Lonely” – Outlandos d’Amour (4:49) - 1978
7. Split Enz – “I Got You” – True Colours (3:31) - 1980
8. Peter Schilling – “Major Tom (Coming Home)” – VH1 More Of The Big 80's (4:10) - 1983
9. Depeche Mode – “Everything Counts” – The Singles 81>85 (3:59) - 1983
10. Tears For Fears – “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” – Songs From The Big Chair (4:08) - 1985
11. The Pretenders – “Brass In Pocket” – The Pretenders (3:06) - 1980
12. The Ramones – “I Wanna Be Sedated” – Road To Ruin (2:29) - 1978
13. The Buzzcocks – “Ever Fallen In Love” – Singles Going Steady (2:42) - 1978
14. Dave Edmunds – “Girls Talk” – Repeat When Necessary (3:27) - 1979
15. Graham Parker – “Local Girls” – Squeezing Out Sparks (3:42) – 1979
16. The Cars – “Since You’re Gone” – Shake It Up (3:29) - 1981
17. Television – “See No Evil” – Marquee Moon (3:58) – 1977
18. Joy Division – “Disorder” – Unknown Pleasures (3:29) – 1979
19. Gary Numan – “Metal” – The Pleasure Principle (3:33) – 1979
20. Yazoo – “Don’t Go” – Upstairs At Eric’s (3:11) – 1982
21. New Order – “Procession” – Substance (4:29) – 1981
22. INXS – “Don’t Change” – Shabooh Shoobah (4:25) – 1982
Total runtime: 79:41
UP NEXT: namkcuR vs. Screwtape2
Competition Master List.
Have fun!
And no, I'm not being biased 
