***Survivor: Walking on out of the competition with vertigo (Singles Finals Rd 10)

[ImOuttaControl]

I honestly am very suspicious of this sudden tide of votes, though. Even if this were a song I weren't keen on, I'd be suspicious of something. Singles simply don't go from 5 to 13 in the second day of voting in this competition.

It's insane how it could jump up 7 votes on the 2nd day when there are only 30,000something registered users to this site. maybe people who don't normally vote stumbled across it like I did.

BTW, I voted for TUF. In my book, it's the worst song left up there. And my first criteria is to look at the A side, because with a weak A side, then the b-sides are pointlessis pretty much nothing. I've always found the studio version of TUF to be incredibly cheesy with the synths. Three Sunrises is also cringeworthy in my opinion. The only song worthy on that single was "Love Comes Tumbling," but that can't make up for a terrible studio performance in TUF (I say studio because the live version is great).

 

[1stepcloser]

What the fuck is going on??? Why is everyone voting for TUF??
Such a fantastic song. in my top three i think. ok the B sides are n't that great but the A-side is phenomenal, you can really feel Brian Eno's influence on it and the vocals are excellent as well.


obviously it isn't as good as the rest......

 

[the tourist]

Wow. I've lost all respect for poll-voters on this site. Assholes. Thank you for handing us the best single to be eliminated.

 

[the tourist]

It's insane how it could jump up 7 votes on the 2nd day when there are only 30,000something registered users to this site. maybe people who don't normally vote stumbled across it like I did.

BTW, I voted for TUF. In my book, it's the worst song left up there. And my first criteria is to look at the A side, because with a weak A side, then the b-sides are pointlessis pretty much nothing. I've always found the studio version of TUF to be incredibly cheesy with the synths. Three Sunrises is also cringeworthy in my opinion. The only song worthy on that single was "Love Comes Tumbling," but that can't make up for a terrible studio performance in TUF (I say studio because the live version is great).

Beautiful Day's synths are 100x more cheesy, kid.

 

[ImOuttaControl]

Beautiful Day's synths are 100x more cheesy, kid.

Ever heard of something called an opinion, kid (a description that seems to fit your comments a bit better).

Thanks for reminding me why I normally stay out of these polls-- certain people become whiny, immature bitches when their favorite songs are in danger.

 

[TheRooster]

I also voted for UF, though I honestly did not expect it to be kicked out this round. I do not share the sentiments of many here, especially Axver, about the UF era, its always ranked 11 in my list of U2 albums. I can't stand Bass Trap and 60 seconds. I've never been a fan of A Sort of Homecoming it drags on too long or MLK. Three sunrises and Love comes tumbling are songs with flashes of brilliance. In my opinion I feel like the B-sides here are throwaways and the only song I think of as excellent is the title track. I've always felt that UF was a stepping stone for U2, they drew the outline of where they wanted to go but they hadn't quite figured out how to get there. I know I will incur the wrath of Axver and many others, but its just my opinion.

 

[anitram]

I've been keeping personal bias out of my main competition posts and toning it down

Come on.

As an aside, I don't get the TUF votes at this point and I can't believe I'm gonna have to vote for Sometimes AGAIN next round. Jeez!

 

[timothius]

I also voted for UF, though I honestly did not expect it to be kicked out this round. I do not share the sentiments of many here, especially Axver, about the UF era, its always ranked 11 in my list of U2 albums. I can't stand Bass Trap and 60 seconds. I've never been a fan of A Sort of Homecoming it drags on too long or MLK. Three sunrises and Love comes tumbling are songs with flashes of brilliance. In my opinion I feel like the B-sides here are throwaways and the only song I think of as excellent is the title track. I've always felt that UF was a stepping stone for U2, they drew the outline of where they wanted to go but they hadn't quite figured out how to get there. I know I will incur the wrath of Axver and many others, but its just my opinion.

Great post!

This is essentially how I view the UF era... flashes of the brilliance that was yet to come.

Although I cannot understand the dragging in A Sort Of Homecoming!

If UF goes... I won't be pissed, there a single which have gone which I appreciate far more, and there are ones left that I appreciate far more.

 

[miss becky]

Whoa! What's with all the sudden voting for TUF? That sure came out of nowhere. I think the B-sides on that single are pretty good...not the caliber B-side of the JT singles, for sure, but still far better than Boy/Girl, for example.

 

[the tourist]

Oh good, people are finally coming to their senses....

 

[the tourist]

Ever heard of something called an opinion, kid (a description that seems to fit your comments a bit better).

Thanks for reminding me why I normally stay out of these polls-- certain people become whiny, immature bitches when their favorite songs are in danger.

I like how you say something is cheesy, but then when someone says something you like is cheesy, you act all hurt. Good quality to have. Kid.

 

[ImOuttaControl]

I like how you say something is cheesy, but then when someone says something you like is cheesy, you act all hurt. Good quality to have. Kid.

Oh grow up. I called it like it was. You were being one of those "whiny, immature little bitches" I mentioned because of your rant calling people who voted for TUF "assholes." You felt the need to turn something which is completely an opinion into a personal insult of whoever voted against your song. How childish.

It's hillarious you assume you think I acted like you saying the synths in Beautiful Day hurt me! I don't even like beautiful day! LOL.

What I don't like is the fact that you need to bash people's opinions with personal insults. I respect your opinion, and you should do the same with other people. I don't respect people who need to resort to insulting others personally because they have a different opinion. That buddy is a real good quality to have.

 

[the tourist]

Oh grow up. I called it like it was. You were being one of those "whiny, immature little bitches" I mentioned because of your rant calling people who voted for TUF "assholes." You felt the need to turn something which is completely an opinion into a personal insult of whoever voted against your song. How childish.

It's hillarious you assume you think I acted like you saying the synths in Beautiful Day hurt me! I don't even like beautiful day! LOL.

What I don't like is the fact that you need to bash people's opinions with personal insults. I respect your opinion, and you should do the same with other people. I don't respect people who need to resort to insulting others personally because they have a different opinion. That buddy is a real good quality to have.

As I read through what I've written, I've nothing to say. You are right. I've not had a good day and thusly I've posted like a complete jerk. So therefore, I apologize.

 

[the tourist]

Headaches, possible band break-ups, and a lack of food bring me to idiocy.

 

[Axver]

It's insane how it could jump up 7 votes on the 2nd day when there are only 30,000something registered users to this site. maybe people who don't normally vote stumbled across it like I did.

BTW, I voted for TUF. In my book, it's the worst song left up there. And my first criteria is to look at the A side, because with a weak A side, then the b-sides are pointlessis pretty much nothing. I've always found the studio version of TUF to be incredibly cheesy with the synths. Three Sunrises is also cringeworthy in my opinion. The only song worthy on that single was "Love Comes Tumbling," but that can't make up for a terrible studio performance in TUF (I say studio because the live version is great).

I run the competition so I think I'd be pretty familiar with the patterns of voting, and not one single has EVER seen a surge in voting like this in the entire history of the competition.

Fact: You have shit taste. I may disagree with a lot of Interferencers on matters of taste, but your poor taste is simply annoying.

By the way, if you haven't noticed the actual critieria of the competition - rather than your self-imposed critiera - it clearly states that it is the whole single release against the whole other single releases. Do yourself a favour and read.

Tourist, mate, don't back down.

 

[timothius]

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