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Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk
Single
2014
UK/USA
A smashing little boogie that I once saw a gigantic flame-throwing metal mantis dancing to in Las Vegas. One of those experiences you either never forget, or wonder if it really happened.
Magnificent! I'm looking forward to hearing it.
I've got a couple of Algerian options for my main - one of which was recently featured on the opening titles to a TV show. I'll be racking up some backups though, since I don't expect many folks to remember Algeria when it comes to listing choices.
Any chance that it's been featured in an Italian horror film?
It'll go in my longlist for sure. I've already found some very interesting stuff though. It's fun having one of the less-well-known nations.
I am proud to have been trusted with the care and curation of Algeria's #PWC26 entry. I can promise that I will provide a song list that is, as the Algerian motto states, by the people and for the people. That way, when we drop out in the qualifiers, we'll know we did our best.
Sometimes I like to remember that they did a cat-themed remix of the whole album, and the titles were even dumber. Tunes still banged, mind.
Keeping an eye on this, in case my PWC managerial application shakes out the way I expect...
They operate in a similar vein, for sure - poppy, but fierce.
For TOKEN 2, a classically abrasive and political track from the Aunts of No Wave. MURDER WITH YOUR TAX DOLLARS!
Erase Errata
Tax Dollar
Mornings! For TOKEN 1, here's a tremendous tune from last year, despairing at the current state of affairs, and recorded by a Ukrainian band for additional poignancy.
Electric Rime
Landslide
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Friends
I'm His Girl
Single
2011
USA
Perhaps giving yourselves the same name as an internationally super-famous entertainment property might not be the best idea for sustained career longevity, but this tune is a slinky bop regardless.
If my understanding is correct, it goes in three steps:
1) Mains. If there's not enough of those, then...
2) Bonuses. If there's not enough of those, then...
3) Manager and Organiser have a backroom chat and fill the remaining gap(s) themselves.
In the unlikely event that there's a shortage of managers, I'll put myself forward for a tiny no-hoper nation. Otherwise, I'll be just as happy to play along in the audience. This is going to be fun!
8.6kg at the last weigh-in! I remember when I could comfortably hold him in one hand. They grow alarming fast, these pups.
Noodle the shiborgi with a big open smile on his silly little yapper. He is standing on a rug and is sporting a very tasteful tartan bowtie. His eyes are twinkling as he looks at the toy I am holding up out if shot.
Much the same as the other pic, but at a different angle so you can see more of his long corgi body and a bit of his curly shiba tail. He is an absurdly handsome pup. Obviously, I'm biased, but facts are facts.
Happy puppy timeline cleanse.
I checked it out after all the complaints this morning, and it's... just a really normal word. It's not even as bad as that time people lost their minds over "caulk" being the solution.
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Fontaines D.C.
Boys In The Better Land
Single
2018
Ireland
A potently catchy number. Locks itself deep into my brain every time I hear it.
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Zeal & Ardor
Devil Is Fine
Single
2016
USA
Playing around in the fields of blues, post rock and black metal, and cooking up something very special in the process.
Banger.
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The Go! Team
All The Way Live
Single
2018
UK
The Team operating at full power - funky vintage hip-hop vocal samples over a brass band set to maximum parp. Just too much damn fun.
Oh, it's the worm moon tonight! Time to listen to some Shana Cleveland before bed.
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Ginger Wildheart & Courtney Love
Honour
Single
2014
UK/USA
Two legends serving up a great big glammed-up rock stomper with lots of lovely guitar. Simple, classic.
Ahhhhahahahahaaa! Really going for the full Yahtzee of Fuckery there. Well done, dickheads.
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La Luz
Brainwash
Single
2013
USA
The other act I picked more than once on my main list, back with the track that properly established their sound, and which is still one of their most fun tunes.
*FLASHING IMAGE WARNING*
Itsuka is still releasing music under that name. It's not quite as good as the Gonchi days, but still fun.
There's a definite possibility of me putting up some Opeth in the next challenge, since Ghost Reveries was a big album for me. Also very likely I'd back up any other picks with an HM.
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Savages
Husbands
Single
2013
UK
Back into the main drag with this moody little ripper.
This tune has kept popping up on my timeline this week. I'm not complaining - I put it there once myself. Smashing track.
They're great! Keep Drinking is a good place to start, but their later stuff is excellent too.
90s indie club dancefloor dynamite.
