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Here is a review of all of the tracks that have currently been submitted, if you don't know what this contest is, scroll to the bottom to find out. This contest is still running for a few more days. Submit!



Pending Reviewal

P-Money - Stop the Music
submitted by: chezui23

Jonatha Brooke - Steady Pull
submitted by: catdad

PJ Harvey- Harder
submitted by: jubjub

Little Barrie- Free Salute
submitted by: blasfemme

Dogs Die in Hot Cars- Lounger
submitted by: blasfemme

Hayden - Woody
submitted by: blasfemme

Bright Eyes & Neva Dinova - Poison
submitted by: blasfemme

Kings of Leon - Happy Alone
submitted by: blasfemme

Kings of Leon - Joe's Head
submitted by: blasfemme



In the Lead

Misfits of Science - Fools Love
submitted by: chezui23
Son of a bitch, when this song was submitted there was a cute little note along with it that read: "numba 1" Now I am not one to validate cockiness...but this is an exception...this track is hot shits. Clean ass beats and lively vocals, finally a newer hip hop group of vocalists that don't all sound alike. And the sample that loops through the song really fits well with the beat. Very impressed, and a bit humbled that I haven't heard of these fuckers.

Rasputina - High on Life
Rasputina - The Mayor
Rasputina - Transylvania Concubine
submitted by: judas
So far these 3 tracks are definitely in the topsies for possible favoritism...unbelievable flow and depth and pure fucking
audio enjoyment. Reminding me of when Poe was good and eery and hard and sexy, but to be honest, I shouldn't
compare this band to anyone, they are the hotness, beautiful use of strings. Yipes. And they swear with pretty voices,
I am always a sucker for that.

Awesome Mark - Underground
submitted by: contrast
Head nod beats, with stylish dialogue and mood changing loops, though it lacks depth, knowing that this track
is merely a work in progress, it easily worked it's way into the tops on possible favorites.

The Brunettes - The Moon in June Stuff
submitted by: chezui23
This song is all over the place, in the best ways...a little of this, a little of that. Throw in some Patsy Cline/Eels type shit in the mix, and you've got gold. And I don't think you can ever not enjoy a song that utilizing alot of whisteling...it's been so long since I heard whistling, that I don't even know how to spell it. This is ranking in the uppers.

James Angell - Who's Wakin' Me Up
submitted by: catdad
This one is tricky...It has everything I love about Beta band, and nothing that I don't like about Beta Band. Very chill track, decent beats, nice flowing piano, subtle vocals. However, even though Beta band has its quirks that I dislike, I do love them for trying different things...this band might just be a bit too safe. But then again, I really dig this song, so it has potential to make it to the top. Dark and sweet. yup.

Omar - This is Not a Love Song
submitted by: amillahighlife
Right from the jump the beat has you interested, but ussually that means the vocals dissappoint...not the case here,
clear, soulful vocals over tweaked out funk induced acid jazzy beats...I like all of those elements, so this is a contender. Strangley enough, the dog barking in the background of this song actually makes it more intrigueing for me...scratches head.

16 Horsepower - Black Soul Choir
submitted by: judas
Rusted Root sings to the Banjo...now that is a combination I can get down with...though I do wish the song would have had a bit more to it...the beginning sounded alot like the end, which sounded alot like the middle...that makes it tough for me to keep focused on...but I do truly dig this song, just not sure yet...but I won't discard it just yet, I praise bands that strive to be different.





Today's Submittals

The Bleeders - Bleeding Heart
submitted by: chezui23
Well...it rocks by definition...might even roll a little bit here and there. But to me it sounds like this..."yell, yell, yell" drumbeat, rocked out guitar..."yell, yell, yell" repeat. Nothing special for me, but they probbly rock out pretty good live, I just couldn't feel it in this track...all i could see in my head was a bunch of sweaty ogres in the beer line, and they weren't too happy.

Bloc Party - The Answer
submitted by: cipher
This song is 80% genius (fucking genius) and 20% really cheesey vocals. If this was an instrumental I would be all over it. Epic beats that roll on like inspiring tremors trying to wake you out of your sleep and do something with yourself. But those filtered out vocals are over done...and really ruined this song for me. Ironically there is a line in the song "If you could talk...a little less..." I truly wish they would have read thier own lyrics and left this gem of a song along. FInd me the instrumental and we are in business.

Josh Joplin - On Fire
submitted by: oblivion
Josh Joplin is good, very good...but this song just makes me want to listen to the song I really like him for. I can't even remember the name of the song...I think it's Camera One. Good song though, but because it makes me want to hear something else...it won't make it to the top.

The Brunettes - The Moon in June Stuff
submitted by: unknown
This song is all over the place, in the best ways...a little of this, a little of that. Throw in some Patsy Cline/Eels type shit in the mix, and you've got gold. And I don't think you can ever not enjoy a song that utilizing alot of whisteling...it's been so long since I heard whistling, that I don't even know how to spell it. This is ranking in the uppers.

Misfits of Science - Fools Love
submitted by: unknown
Son of a bitch, when this song was submitted there was a cute little note along with it that read: "numba 1" Now I am not one to validate cockiness...but this is an exception...this track is hot shits. Clean ass beats and lively vocals, finally a hip hop group of vocalists that don't all sound alike. And the sample that loops through the song really fits well with the beat. Very impressed, and a bit humbled that I haven't heard of these fuckers.

James Angell - Who's Wakin' Me Up
submitted by: catdad
This one is tricky...It has everything I love about Beta band, and nothing that I don't like about Beta Band. Very chill track, decent beats, nice flowing piano, subtle vocals. However, even though Beta band has its quirks that I dislike, I do love them for trying different things...this band might just be a bit too safe. But then again, I really dig this song, so it has potential to make it to the top. Dark and sweet. yup.

Rasputina - Transylvania Concubine
submitted by: judas
Once Again, I am blown away by the quality this group is pulling out of thier vagina's. And though I am surprised that they have not seen any airplay that I know of... I am also glad, because they are definitely something I would consider a "best kept secret" Shhhhh.

16 Horsepower - Black Soul Choir
submitted by: judas
Rusted Root sings to the Banjo...now that is a combination I can get down with...though I do wish the song would have had a bit more to it...the beginning sounded alot like the end, which sounded alot like the middle...that makes it tough for me to keep focused on...but I do truly dig this song, just not sure yet...but I won't discard it just yet, I praise bands that strive to be different.

Ashtray Hearts - Disaster
submitted by: judas
It's been a.... loooong... december. Just can't get Counting Crows out of my head when I hear these guys. If I were them, I would go back in time and kill Courtney Cox, because without her, Counting Crows might not have been OVERLY fucking played on every radio station and kill this style of music for me. Sorry Ashtray hearts...Mr. Jones killed you.

Luna Sea - Dejavu
submitted by: judas
I am convinced that I would really enjoy seeing this band live...I have a sense that they would rock out pretty hard and look mysteriously comical on stage, but in a good way. I am still not feeling thier music as something I would consider my favorite, but they do have character and this song shows that they have balls in thier music. But if they were a group out of New Jersey...I wouldn't be too impressed.

12 Rods - Astrogimp
submitted by: judas
Much better than the first song I heard from this group...like they aren't trying as hard or something. Tight rhythms, and more listener friendly vocals. Still not exactly top knotch in my book, but I would definitely listen to this more than once. There is a strange hint of Ozzy in his voice that sets me off a bit... but sounding like Ozzy isn't exactly a bad thing.

Low - The Lamb
submitted by: judas
Another sleeper, but in this case, that is a good thing...I zoned out at the end, hearing the distant yet loud clammering beat repeating over and over like a marching nightmare, the vocals spoke to me a bit more on this track compared to the first... Definitely mood music, though still very, very slow...over time, this track might creep it's way into my favorites category...but not just yet.

Cocteau Twins - Blue Bell Knoll
submitted by: judas
My only knowledge of this group is thier featured vocals on Teardrop by Massive Attack...always see thier albums at Cheapo, just never gave them the extra effort of picking one up. This is a very deep track, lots of atmosphere that swoons my insides. Harmonies that are creepily pretty. Not going to make it as my new favorite though...not because I don't like it...jsut that there is too much competition that is a step above this. I now consider myself one of thier fans now, more than before.






Submital Archive

Kool Kieth - I'm Seeing Robots
submitted by: liz
I love everything about Kool Kieth...his aliases, his uniqueness, his ability to have cool album names. But there is one thing I do not love about Kool Kieth...his music. I don't know...he has all the ingrediants to make something I would dig. And Poppa Large by the Ultramagnetic MC's is one my top 10 hip hop tracks ever made. It is sad, but true...I just don't dig on the Kiethster.

20 Fingers - Lick it
20 Fingers - Pussy
submitted by: angryann
I am almost scared that someone I know owns these songs and took the time and effort to send them to me. Not that they aren't superb tracks or anything...but if someone sends me "Don't want no short dick man".... I may have to pull out the wooden spoon. Have to admit I laughed when I played "Lick it" its probably been 10 years since I heard that shit.

Honeydogs - Panhandlers Serenade
Honeydogs - Poor Little Sugar
Honeydogs - Test Tube Kid
submitted by: neodrunk
All three of these tracks are decent, the best probably would have to Panhandler's Serenade. However, none
of these tracks really grab me and make me want to listen more than once. But there is definitely something there.
They may start to grow on me, but for now...not quite favorites.

Atmosphere - Reflections
submitted by: liz
This is a great song, however I have been listening to it over and over for the last year...but Slug is a local legend, so
I am a bit biased as far as how good his shit is. But it does make me happy to know that even down in Texas, there are
girlies who respect the Midwest Invasion.

The Killers - All These Things That I've Done
submitted by: liz
As mainstream as these cats are getting...they deserve it. When I picked up this disc, this song and the first song on the album were instant favorites...can't beat the use of gospel type shit in there. Just a damned good song. But I have been playing this one out too, so not gonna make it...sorry

Placebo - Mars Landing Party
submitted by: judas
Unexpected ultra lounge from a purdy little band, I truly enjoyed the use of touchtones living up the beat,
however not quite favorite song worthy, this track was well received.

CunninLynguists - Mic Like a Memory
submitted by: contrast
Dark story telling hiphop with weary jazz backgrounds, haven't been filled with as much sould flavored sorrow
since Pete Rock and CL Smooth's - They Reminisce Over You, not quite enough to make it to the favorite... but there
will definitely be repeat visits to that track.

Luna Sea - Face to Face
submitted by: judas
This track reminded of many great songs, but not in a good way. The stretched out vocals, dark wave beats, raw gritty
backgrounds...all made me want to listen to the songs that it reminded me of. I am not informed enough to accuse them
of being a carbon copy...but at this stage in the game, didn't do much for me.

12 Rods - Terrible Hands
submitted by: judas
Reminds me of the type of song that might be used in a Surge soda commercial, first reason would be due to the fact that thier sound is very similiar to what I would consider ammunition for target marketing, and secondly because before Surge,there was already Mountain Dew and Mellow Yellow and Sprite, and Seven Up, and Ginger Ale....Did we really need Surge? Viva La Redbull

Jhae - Lindsay Lohan
submitted by: contrast
Horribly brilliant, lazy untalanted rapping over e-40 style beats, but does talent or sound quality really matter when
the basis of the song is calling out celebrities on thier quality of titties. However, I must concur... Halle Berre really
doesn't have that bigga titties...but oh well. A quik chuckle novelty track , but novelties can't be favorites.

Rykarda Parasol - En Route
submitted by: judas
Upbeat, yet dark and tragic...this is the kind of track that is made for movies... Natural Born Killers would have
definitely found a scene for this song. The vocals are hard and sexy, and the chorus is penetrating...though the
piano is a bit much at parts and hard to take, great track, but not quite there for favorite, close though.

Low - Dinosaur Act
submitted by: judas
There is nothing bad about this song at all, but at the same time, there is nothing really all that good either. It is
more than listenable, yet I start to wonder when it will be over, and thats not good. A bit too slow for me, with too high
of pitch vocals. Good though, just not good, you know?

Ashtray Hearts - Queen South
submitted by: judas
These poor bastards...as soon as I heard the lead vocalist, Counting Crows came to mind...and they stayed in there,
and ruined everything that this band could possibly bring to the table, resulting in an immediate write off. Sorry.

Jay Z - 99 problems (99 Luftballoons remix)
submitted by: contrast
It scares me how well this song mixes with the original German classic...almost makes me wonder if Jay Z secretly
did that on purpose, a la Pink Floyd over th Wizard of Oz...if it is true, Jay Z just went up a point in my book. The
problem is, he was at -3 before, so now sitting at -2 it doesn't look good for the possibility of favoritism.

Aqua Teen Hunger Force - I Want Candy
submitted by: angryann
Great find, I truly love owning novelty tracks from TV shows, cartoons etc... Makes me feel uber cool shit. But it IS
a novelty, so no-no on the favorites front, but fun none the less.

Perfect Circle - The Nurse Who Loved Me
submitted by: angryann
This is probably a good song...but before I listen to lyrics, I have to like the beat, and then once I am sick of the beat,
I start to hone in on the lyrics, at which point I either realize that A. this song actually sucks, or B. wow there is actually
a point to this song, good for you musicians. The beat on this song put me to sleep, the vocals were like a cool ice pack on eyes...didn't want me to wake up. So I slept through it. Sorry Perfect Circle, I have heard you are really good, but this one didn't do it for me.

Citizen Cope - Bullet and a Target
submitted by: contrast
It's good, its like the Getaway People and G. Love had musical sex and squeezed out a group who's lyrics are inspired from Everlast. Actually, that is not the good part. And like Blue Oyster Cult...this band must have had a Bruce Dickinson in the studio claiming "Explore the space, I need more handclapping!" But beside those 2 negatives...it actually is a catchy song, just not catchy enough for favoritism.

Rasputina - High on Life
Rasputina - The Mayor
submitted by: judas
So far these 2 tracks are definitely in the topsies for possible favoritism...unbelievable flow and depth and pure fucking
audio enjoyment. Reminding me of when Poe was good and eery and hard and sexy, but to be honest, I shouldn't
compare this band to anyone, they are the hotness, beautiful use of strings. Yipes. And they swear with pretty voices,
I am always a sucker for that.

Awesome Mark - Underground
submitted by: contrast
Head nod beats, with stylish dialogue and mood changing loops, though it lacks depth, knowing that this track
is merely a work in progress, it easily worked it's way into the tops on possible favorites.

Omar - This is Not a Love Song
submitted by: amillahighlife
Right from the jump the beat has you interested, but ussually that means the vocals dissappoint...not the case here,
clear, soulful vocals over tweaked out funk induced acid jazzy beats...I like all of those elements, so this is a contender. Strangley enough, the dog barking in the background of this song actually makes it more intrigueing for me...scratches head.






Honorable Mention

acidevangelist not knowing there was a contest, provided me with copy of Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, an excellent album...I had seen them earlier on Conan and was blown away by the style and presence of this band. He also provided me with 4 cassette tapes with various artists including the uber talented Jolie holland, sad thing is, I don't have a tape player anywhere, so I will have to wait until I am forced into a road trip with someone who still has a tape deck.

annamei suggested visiting the Fischerspooner website, and I am already quite familiar with thier greatness, but she still deserves kudos for the excellent taste.






Official Contest Rules are below:



Rules: E-mail me an .mp3 of a song you think I may have not heard. If it becomes my new favorite song, you win. If I listen to it and am unimpressed, you can read my review of your submittal on my journal and try, try again.

Prize: Mix Cd of your choice of styles, professionally mixed by the one we call Toneski. (added bonus SG prize, you'll have to win to see)

Due Date: Meh, a few days or so.

Email: toneski808@yahoo.com