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Old 08.02.2008, 09:28 AM   #1
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I originally posted this in the Non-Sonics section, but just so you all have a chance to take part I'll mention it here too:

OK, seeing as how we all have amazing taste compared to everyone else, here's how it can work.

1. PM me your top five 'greatest' albums, in order (any album, not just those by SY).

2. I'll give them points accordingly: 8 points for no.1; 6 for no.2; 3 for no.3; 2 for no.4; and 1 for number 5.

3. I'll add them all up and then post the final top ten here, say next Tuesday.

I'm off work right now so it's no big deal for me to do this, and it could be interesting.

The only rule is that it has to be albums (no singles).

Oh, and no resubmitting or amending. Once it's in, it's in.

PM ME YOUR TOP FIVE NOW!
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Old 08.02.2008, 06:04 PM   #2
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Just a quick update saying that I've had loads of lists so far and that the top ten is REALLY tight. So if you haven't already done so, pm me your five!!!!
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Old 08.02.2008, 06:06 PM   #3
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Demonrail, homie. I can't private message because Chabib is still punishing me for calling him at 3 am. Can I just post mine here? I don't give a FUCK if anyone else knows.
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Old 08.02.2008, 10:21 PM   #4
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Old 08.03.2008, 10:02 AM   #5
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Demonrail, homie. I can't private message because Chabib is still punishing me for calling him at 3 am. Can I just post mine here? I don't give a FUCK if anyone else knows.

Sure, go for it.
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Old 08.03.2008, 10:09 AM   #6
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I'll try to think about this. I never really have, so it's difficult.
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Old 08.03.2008, 10:16 AM   #7
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It's an impossible task, obviously. Despite starting the whole idea I only put my final five in about an hour ago - and already I wish I could change it.
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Old 08.03.2008, 10:18 AM   #8
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Only the Darwinian and Marxist ways can help me to do this. And really. they can't.
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Old 08.03.2008, 10:25 AM   #9
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I can maybe understand how a Darwinian method might apply, but a Marxist one? Are we talking Lukacs here? Brecht? Adorno? I'm genuinely intrigued!
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Old 08.03.2008, 10:28 AM   #10
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Well, Marxism has a lot of elements to it that are a sure precursor of Darwinism.
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Old 08.03.2008, 10:39 AM   #11
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Damn you. I'm stoned and now you've got me thinking about stuff I hadn't bargained on thinking about.
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Old 08.03.2008, 10:45 AM   #12
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It's ok, these things aren't really worth talking about on here, anyway.
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Old 08.03.2008, 05:50 PM   #13
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Just another reminder that, if you haven't already sent your top five in, the deadline is looming so get them in asap. I'm planning on posting the result around Tuesday or Wednesday, giving as many people a chance to participate as possible.

The list is now even tighter than ever so you really should vote if you can.
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Old 08.03.2008, 06:35 PM   #14
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Has it got Be Your Own Pet on it?
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Old 08.03.2008, 06:39 PM   #15
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Old 08.03.2008, 06:40 PM   #16
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Has it got Be Your Own Pet on it?
someone hand me that shotgun i asked for earlier please...
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Old 08.03.2008, 06:41 PM   #17
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Old 08.03.2008, 07:35 PM   #18
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Mine:

1. Xiu Xiu - Knife Play
2. Cat Power - Myra Lee
3. Radiohead - Amnesiac
4. Parenthetical Girls - Safe as Houses
5. Yellow Swans - Bring the Neon War Home
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Old 08.03.2008, 07:35 PM   #19
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Has it got Be Your Own Pet on it?

I would be eternally ashamed of this board's taste in music.
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Old 08.03.2008, 07:47 PM   #20
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4. Parenthetical Girls - Safe as Houses

Great album.
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