#THETENX5
06.03.2026 13:30
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Which is esp interesting to me as a listener to a *very* British music nostalgia podcast, which:
a) marks Live Aid as the rough cut-off point for the decline of the UK chart
but
b) universally embraces just about everything new coming out of Black America at about the same time
There's a whole other thread (presumably also mainly middle-aged Brits) commenting on how the post-house/post-Live Aid 80s is barely represented at all.
I think that's the next biggest shock to us, after the absence of obvious global icon Madonna, as per the OP.
*when it's extremely white* (as I think I said?)
I feel bad about my 'YAIA' comment now, this is incredibly depressing.
(should have been a CW for #33 imo, am just dumbfounded)
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Wouldn't normally say, but it's been the case for a while now:
There are only nine points between the top five songs.
Whether their totals are on course to rival the leaders from Part I (on lower voting numbers), we will have to see...
#TheTwen2ie5
Day 2
"Pneuma" by Tool (2020 single; on 2019 album; I assume ineligible for '10s)
NKC-NC
ISC—NC
Saw this get picked during #ALL50RTS, so putting out the Toolsignal. Anyway, talk about somnolescence (complimentary). Music as an out-of-body experience. Daow-naow-naow, DAOW-NAOW-NAOW
As has been said by many, that song meant *nothing* in the UK until The Sopranos at the earliest, and more likely Glee.
Our charts are never more different than in the pre-Thriller 80s, and let's just say I much prefer the UK's :)
YAIA in extremis.
(I'll leave you all to count the number of Black artists that aren't alleged paedos or accompanied by a white guy)
We had brainworms in the 10s, on many levels.
(never ever look at the 2014 list)
#THETENX5 etc
2. FUTURE NOSTALGIA - TIMELINE
Scroll down to 2027 and REVEAL OF PART V
- See the plans for gradual day-by-day reveal over 27-31 December, rather than a massive info-dump on New Year's Day.
mu21cvs.com/future-nosta...
#THETENX5 etc
For those looking ahead, two important edits made to the website recently:
1. GET LUCKY - QUALIFICATION FOR PART V
SECTION 1 - SONGS
- Stage 4, Final Qualification, last two bullet points
(do also read SECTION 2 - PLAYERS re your requirement)
mu21cvs.com/get-lucky-qu...
"Interestingly" there is a tenuous car connection, as La Harding was saved for 'The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station' in Part I.
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She's only going to do it once per challenge in Mu21cVS, and here it is...
CAN I JUST SAY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_mD...
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UPDATED!
Announcement in YOUR PICKS re #THETENX5 EXTRA! If you're the kind of player who likes to use this for discovery, but don't have time to track assiduously, this new March feature is for you... Any new additions will be shown in pink until midday UK time the next day. This will also include new songs from lists. For March 1st this means the two lists received on Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March. LISTS UPDATED BLUESKY POSTS UPDATED LATER
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The quest for continuous improvement goes on, with this announcement about YOUR PICKS.
I hope to keep this up during March.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
'... Doreen Lawrence' is on YOUR PICKS because it's on a list, but the player is ranking and hasn't posted it yet.
This may explain the confusion.
Yes, of course. Just not for #TheTwen2ie5, because it's finished.
Not necessarily any more - read this page!
Maximising participation will override all other considerations when it comes around I think. But I will still give extra reward to those who did submit HMs.
It won't be "all or nothing".
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For full details about how PLAYER qualification for Part V (the finale) currently works - including the role of HMs - please read SECTION 2 of this page.
And bear in mind it'll only be finalised when I have full knowledge of numbers after Part IV.
mu21cvs.com/get-lucky-qu...
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LAST HMs POSTS until late March
Daily posters who did not submit HMs - all of them did the same in Part I so I assume they have it in hand.
@23duff.bsky.social
@sharkastic.bsky.social
@simonsmith.bsky.social
To take a *full* part in the finale you need to submit HMs, but see reply.
#THETENX5
Morning.
Welcome to MONTH 2.
Any previously unpicked songs may not appear on YOUR PICKS for a while, because *another* full list has come in overnight.
Thank you for your understanding.
Yes, got them, cheers.
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I think there are only three posters still to give us a 5th HM, which is very good for this time of day.
Anyone else who still wants to reveal five can do, as long as they don't post five times and tag every post :)
(all optional, you can send anything up to 50 HMs by March 31st)
To be fair this is only the 17th worst thing that's happened since the HMs started...
This is always here to help you.
It's nine.
No Pills.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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Everyone. Again. Please check the hashtag after you post.
It's TEN X 5 (50).
TODAY is… SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026 It is the THIRD AND FINAL DAY of three dedicated to HMs. It is NOT Day 28 of picking season. 26th – 28th February are for Honourable Mentions (HMs) only. Please don’t keep posting for your main list. Please also ensure your five HMs are posted or sent to me before approximately 0800 UK time on Sunday 1st March. I really don’t want to be processing them alongside regulsr picking season, which re-starts eight hours earlier.
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*deep and weary sigh*
I try.
