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Walrus W A T S K Y! W A L R U S! [7th Reveal - The Legend of Hardhead Ned - 12/16 4PM CST]
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Category 4 - Limo 4 Emos
~+~And for a final dose of endorphins, here's Strong As An Oak~+~
19th Place
Submitted by nikeas
Score: 5.3
Knuckles from K.N.U.C.K.L.E.S. & Knuckles by Triple-Q
Did you think I would chuckle?
Submitted by nikeas
Score: 5.3
Knuckles from K.N.U.C.K.L.E.S. & Knuckles by Triple-Q
Did you think I would chuckle?
18th Place
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 5.5
You Need A Shot of B12 by Boyz 12
Nah, this ain’t it, chief.
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 5.5
You Need A Shot of B12 by Boyz 12
Nah, this ain’t it, chief.
17th Place
Submitted by Celever
Score: 6.8
Rhythm in the Dance by Miller Blue
Nice, but not much of a pick me up.
Submitted by Celever
Score: 6.8
Rhythm in the Dance by Miller Blue
Nice, but not much of a pick me up.
16th Place
Submitted by Robert Alfons
Score: 7.8
Herz an Herz by Blümchen
She did a cover of Bicycle Race and you didn’t think to send it? You could’ve had this in the bag! Thanks for trying to scratch my eurobeat itch, though.
Submitted by Robert Alfons
Score: 7.8
Herz an Herz by Blümchen
She did a cover of Bicycle Race and you didn’t think to send it? You could’ve had this in the bag! Thanks for trying to scratch my eurobeat itch, though.
15th Place
Submitted by Mischief
Score: 8.1
Fantasy by Alina Baraz
If I decide to make a chill out playlist, now I know where to start.
Submitted by Mischief
Score: 8.1
Fantasy by Alina Baraz
If I decide to make a chill out playlist, now I know where to start.
14th Place
Submitted by leonard
Score: 8.2
Two Trucks by Lemon Demon
Yeah, not as crazy as some of the stuff I saw on DA as a teen.
Submitted by leonard
Score: 8.2
Two Trucks by Lemon Demon
Yeah, not as crazy as some of the stuff I saw on DA as a teen.
13th Place
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 8.3
It’s Alright by Matt and Kim
Oh snap, it’s the Buick song!
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 8.3
It’s Alright by Matt and Kim
Oh snap, it’s the Buick song!
12th Place
Submitted by DLE
Score: 8.4
Hoppípolla by Sigur Rós
Is that backmasking I hear underneath the lyrics? It gives it a sort of unearthly quality at times.
Submitted by DLE
Score: 8.4
Hoppípolla by Sigur Rós
Is that backmasking I hear underneath the lyrics? It gives it a sort of unearthly quality at times.
Tied for 10th Place
Submitted by JALMONT
Score: 8.5
Worry by Felix Cartal ft. Victoria Zaro
Got me nodding my head to the beat.
Submitted by JALMONT
Score: 8.5
Worry by Felix Cartal ft. Victoria Zaro
Got me nodding my head to the beat.
Tied for 10th Place
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 8.5
Roar by Katy Perry
Call me a normie if you want, but this hits a pretty good mark for motivational music.
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 8.5
Roar by Katy Perry
Call me a normie if you want, but this hits a pretty good mark for motivational music.
Tied for 7th Place
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 8.6
Pagan Revolution by Elvenking
There’s some nice shred and I like the lead singer’s voice. Halfway through the song, Elvenking went on the Add To Pandora list.
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 8.6
Pagan Revolution by Elvenking
There’s some nice shred and I like the lead singer’s voice. Halfway through the song, Elvenking went on the Add To Pandora list.
Tied for 7th Place
Submitted by Isa
Score: 8.6
Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis
Why yes, funk does make me happy.
Submitted by Isa
Score: 8.6
Inspiration Information by Shuggie Otis
Why yes, funk does make me happy.
Tied for 7th Place
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 8.6
Estavius by Phrynna
Well, now you’re just pandering.
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 8.6
Estavius by Phrynna
Well, now you’re just pandering.
Tied for 5th Place
Submitted by nutella
Score: 8.7
My Gal, My Guy by Darlingside
Ooh, banjo. And some sweet harmonies. This is noice.
Submitted by nutella
Score: 8.7
My Gal, My Guy by Darlingside
Ooh, banjo. And some sweet harmonies. This is noice.
Tied for 5th Place
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 8.7
Wouldn’t It Be Nice by The Beach Boys
I’m flashing back to those lazy days in my childhood, listening to the oldies station on the radio.
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 8.7
Wouldn’t It Be Nice by The Beach Boys
I’m flashing back to those lazy days in my childhood, listening to the oldies station on the radio.
4th Place
Submitted by Owner
Score: 8.8
September Chiptune Cover by 8 Bit Jazz
Hands up if you remember the disco category.
Submitted by Owner
Score: 8.8
September Chiptune Cover by 8 Bit Jazz
Hands up if you remember the disco category.
3rd Place
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.9
Pump Up JAPAN by DEADLIFT LOLITA
Don’t let the death growls fool you. This is a song about celebrating all the good things in Japanese society. No, really. I recommend y’all watch the video sometime.
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.9
Pump Up JAPAN by DEADLIFT LOLITA
Don’t let the death growls fool you. This is a song about celebrating all the good things in Japanese society. No, really. I recommend y’all watch the video sometime.
2nd Place
Submitted by Energy
Score: 9.0
High Hopes by Panic! at the Disco
PatD is one of my go-tos for pop punk (though Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time totally cribbed Rock Lobster’s bassline, but I digress). This has got me groovin’, smile plastered wide on my face.
Submitted by Energy
Score: 9.0
High Hopes by Panic! at the Disco
PatD is one of my go-tos for pop punk (though Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time totally cribbed Rock Lobster’s bassline, but I digress). This has got me groovin’, smile plastered wide on my face.
1st Place
Submitted by Phighter
Score: 9.2
I Wanna Get Better by Bleachers
This seemed a little curious at first. It sounds kinda like the lead singer is singing through a megaphone. But I started getting into it and it grew on me. Next thing I knew, I had to order myself to stop mashing the repeat button because it was getting late and I still had songs to judge.
Submitted by Phighter
Score: 9.2
I Wanna Get Better by Bleachers
This seemed a little curious at first. It sounds kinda like the lead singer is singing through a megaphone. But I started getting into it and it grew on me. Next thing I knew, I had to order myself to stop mashing the repeat button because it was getting late and I still had songs to judge.
~+~And for a final dose of endorphins, here's Strong As An Oak~+~
shubaka is over the moon in first place! RaceBandit, nutella, and Andy Snype are grinning ear to ear on the podium.
Next round is Headphones. We’ll be kicking it off in surround sound on Saturday the 16th at 4pm CST.
Next round is Headphones. We’ll be kicking it off in surround sound on Saturday the 16th at 4pm CST.
4pm cst today. Dust off your old headset, clean your iems, and get ready.
Category 6 - Headphones
~+~Before you take your headphones off, listen to Ugly Faces.~+~
Tied for 15th Place
Submitted by Phighter
Score: 8.4
Soul of a Man (Son of God Remix) by Steven Stern
Submitted by Phighter
Score: 8.4
Soul of a Man (Son of God Remix) by Steven Stern
Tied for 9th Place
Submitted by Robert Alfons
Score: 8.7
Simple Headphone Mind by Stereolab & Nurse With Wound
Submitted by Robert Alfons
Score: 8.7
Simple Headphone Mind by Stereolab & Nurse With Wound
~+~Before you take your headphones off, listen to Ugly Faces.~+~
shubaka sounds like a winner! RaceBandit and Andy Snype are sound as a pound on the podium.
Next round is The Legend of Hardhead Ned. Get ready to tell some tall tales - and hear the live reveal exclusive bonus header!- on Monday December 16th at 4pm CDT.
Next round is The Legend of Hardhead Ned. Get ready to tell some tall tales - and hear the live reveal exclusive bonus header!- on Monday December 16th at 4pm CDT.
Category 7 - The Legend of Hardhead Ned
~+~And for our final history lesson, we have Hercules.~+~
19th Place
Submitted by leonard
Score: 7.4
Breezeblocks by Alt-J
I know there’s a story here… but when it’s determined by the lyrics alone, it’s kind of vague.
Submitted by leonard
Score: 7.4
Breezeblocks by Alt-J
I know there’s a story here… but when it’s determined by the lyrics alone, it’s kind of vague.
18th Place
Submitted by Isa
Score: 7.8
The Moon by The Microphones
Another song where the balance could be shifted to bring the vocals forward. This time it’s because I’m having a hard time picking those nice lyrics out from underneath the drums and horns.
Submitted by Isa
Score: 7.8
The Moon by The Microphones
Another song where the balance could be shifted to bring the vocals forward. This time it’s because I’m having a hard time picking those nice lyrics out from underneath the drums and horns.
17th Place
Submitted by Energy
Score: 8.2
How To Save A Life by The Fray
How many real life doctors sigh and pour themselves a shot when they hear this song on the radio?
Submitted by Energy
Score: 8.2
How To Save A Life by The Fray
How many real life doctors sigh and pour themselves a shot when they hear this song on the radio?
16th Place
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.3
Rockabye by Clean Bandit ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie
It’s on the catchy side, that’s for certain.
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.3
Rockabye by Clean Bandit ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie
It’s on the catchy side, that’s for certain.
15th Place
Submitted by JALMONT
Score: 8.4
Daily Growing by Altan
didn’t think historical British folk ballads would be in your wheelhouse.
Submitted by JALMONT
Score: 8.4
Daily Growing by Altan
didn’t think historical British folk ballads would be in your wheelhouse.
14th Place
Submitted by nutella
Score: 8.5
The Mariner’s Revenge Song by The Decemberists
The lead singer’s voice sounds like an acquired taste, but this story is fascinating.
Submitted by nutella
Score: 8.5
The Mariner’s Revenge Song by The Decemberists
The lead singer’s voice sounds like an acquired taste, but this story is fascinating.
Tied for 12th Place
Submitted by DLE
Score: 8.6
Helicopter by Deerhunter
I could spend hours unpacking how fitting or surreal the sound is to the story behind it.
Submitted by DLE
Score: 8.6
Helicopter by Deerhunter
I could spend hours unpacking how fitting or surreal the sound is to the story behind it.
Tied for 12th Place
Submitted by Robert Alfons
Score: 8.6
It Was A Dark and Stormy Night by Nicolas Collins
Good lord, you’ve done it again. I feel like I’ve just sat through an episode of Welcome to Night Vale.
Submitted by Robert Alfons
Score: 8.6
It Was A Dark and Stormy Night by Nicolas Collins
Good lord, you’ve done it again. I feel like I’ve just sat through an episode of Welcome to Night Vale.
Tied for 10th Place
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.7
Genesis of Aquarion (A Capella) by Orchestr/a/
File this under “Sweet Harmonies From Unexpected Sources”
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.7
Genesis of Aquarion (A Capella) by Orchestr/a/
File this under “Sweet Harmonies From Unexpected Sources”
Tied for 10th Place
Submitted by Phighter
Score: 8.7
Cat’s In The Cradle by Harry Chapin
On the plus side, I don’t have to catfail this one like I tragically had to with Sniper. But on the other hand, it’s not a 10 like Sniper should have been.
Submitted by Phighter
Score: 8.7
Cat’s In The Cradle by Harry Chapin
On the plus side, I don’t have to catfail this one like I tragically had to with Sniper. But on the other hand, it’s not a 10 like Sniper should have been.
Tied for 8th Place
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 8.8
The Gambler by Kenny Rogers
What can I say, it’s a classic.
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 8.8
The Gambler by Kenny Rogers
What can I say, it’s a classic.
Tied for 8th Place
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 8.8
Mr. Shorty by Marty Robbins
Inb4 everyone floods the channel with BIG IRON.
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 8.8
Mr. Shorty by Marty Robbins
Inb4 everyone floods the channel with BIG IRON.
Tied for 6th Place
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 8.9
Tribute by Tenacious D
I couldn’t remember the greatest writeup in the world. This writeup is a tribute.
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 8.9
Tribute by Tenacious D
I couldn’t remember the greatest writeup in the world. This writeup is a tribute.
Tied for 6th Place
Submitted by Mischief
Score: 8.9
Charlie’s Inferno by That Handsome Devil
This kinda slaps, and that’s not just because I’ve been rewatching The Good Place.
Submitted by Mischief
Score: 8.9
Charlie’s Inferno by That Handsome Devil
This kinda slaps, and that’s not just because I’ve been rewatching The Good Place.
5th Place
Submitted by nikeas
Score: 9.0
Nobore! Susume! Takai Tou by Kikuo
There’s a pretty vivid story here… if you speak Japanese. Even if you don’t know by sound alone that it’s about people clamoring to climb the world’s tallest and most magical tower before it suddenly collapses (spoiler alert!), you can appreciate the energetic instruments and Hatsune Miku’s almost childlike voice.
Submitted by nikeas
Score: 9.0
Nobore! Susume! Takai Tou by Kikuo
There’s a pretty vivid story here… if you speak Japanese. Even if you don’t know by sound alone that it’s about people clamoring to climb the world’s tallest and most magical tower before it suddenly collapses (spoiler alert!), you can appreciate the energetic instruments and Hatsune Miku’s almost childlike voice.
4th Place
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 9.1
Hope Rides Alone by The Protomen
I really like The Protomen and their concept. They know how to jazz up the source material.
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 9.1
Hope Rides Alone by The Protomen
I really like The Protomen and their concept. They know how to jazz up the source material.
3rd Place
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 9.2
Harp of Death by OMNIA
Suddenly it becomes the horror manga I never knew I wanted to read until now...
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 9.2
Harp of Death by OMNIA
Suddenly it becomes the horror manga I never knew I wanted to read until now...
2nd Place
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 9.4
No Regrets by Aesop Rock
Aes is a fine example of rapper as poet and this is a fine example of his storytelling skills.
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 9.4
No Regrets by Aesop Rock
Aes is a fine example of rapper as poet and this is a fine example of his storytelling skills.
1st Place
Submitted by Owner
Score: 9.6
Part I: Broken Bride by Ludo
Ngl, if you had sent me Morning in May, I’d be ugly crying rn.
Submitted by Owner
Score: 9.6
Part I: Broken Bride by Ludo
Ngl, if you had sent me Morning in May, I’d be ugly crying rn.
shubaka is living the fairy tale life in first! RaceBandit and Aladyyn have the inside story on what it’s like to be on the podium.
Last but not least is Let’s Get HIgh and Watch Planet Earth. We’re gonna light it up on Monday the 23rd at 4pm CST.
Last but not least is Let’s Get HIgh and Watch Planet Earth. We’re gonna light it up on Monday the 23rd at 4pm CST.
Category 8 - Let's Get High and Watch Planet Earth
~+~Time to come down now with Chemical Angel.~+~
19th Place
Submitted by Owner
Score: 5.9
Ohio Is For Emo Kids by Canadian Softball
So this is a thing, apparently? I’d rather listen to the source songs.
Submitted by Owner
Score: 5.9
Ohio Is For Emo Kids by Canadian Softball
So this is a thing, apparently? I’d rather listen to the source songs.
18th Place
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 7.7
Crazy Rap by Afroman
Chorus is lit. The verses are alright, I suppose. But a lot of my judging time was spent thinking this is a sex song that mentions drugs.
Submitted by Andy Snype
Score: 7.7
Crazy Rap by Afroman
Chorus is lit. The verses are alright, I suppose. But a lot of my judging time was spent thinking this is a sex song that mentions drugs.
17th Place
Submitted by Isa
Score: 8.1
Black Cow by Steely Dan
Light on the drugs, but it’s Steely Dan, so I kinda don’t care.
Submitted by Isa
Score: 8.1
Black Cow by Steely Dan
Light on the drugs, but it’s Steely Dan, so I kinda don’t care.
16th Place
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.2
Opium by Mili
I mean, I’ve heard that love is a chemical reaction...
Submitted by Bloody
Score: 8.2
Opium by Mili
I mean, I’ve heard that love is a chemical reaction...
15th Place
Submitted by DLE
Score: 8.3
Heroin by The Velvet Underground
This song makes me think of Charlie Parker.
Submitted by DLE
Score: 8.3
Heroin by The Velvet Underground
This song makes me think of Charlie Parker.
14th Place
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.4
Slow Motion by Easy Life
I was just gonna say something pithy here, but then that key change kicked in with that nice falsetto.
Submitted by Celever
Score: 8.4
Slow Motion by Easy Life
I was just gonna say something pithy here, but then that key change kicked in with that nice falsetto.
13th Place
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 8.5
Herbal Movement by The Gathering
Aladyyn had to remind me I’d judged a Gathering song in the democracy walrus. This song makes me wish I could remember what that song was like.
Submitted by Aladyyn
Score: 8.5
Herbal Movement by The Gathering
Aladyyn had to remind me I’d judged a Gathering song in the democracy walrus. This song makes me wish I could remember what that song was like.
Tied for 11th Place
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 8.6
Ganja Gun by Bob Marley
Smoke myself blind? But I heard it’s good for glaucoma...
Submitted by Lebossle
Score: 8.6
Ganja Gun by Bob Marley
Smoke myself blind? But I heard it’s good for glaucoma...
Tied for 11th Place
Submitted by leonard
Score: 8.6
Season 2 Episode 3 by Glass Animals
It’s pretty subtle on the topic, though I wouldn’t mind arguing if “my head is on backwards” is a metaphor or just a metaphor. I like the backing.
Submitted by leonard
Score: 8.6
Season 2 Episode 3 by Glass Animals
It’s pretty subtle on the topic, though I wouldn’t mind arguing if “my head is on backwards” is a metaphor or just a metaphor. I like the backing.
Tied for 8th Place
Submitted by Energy
Score: 8.7
Can’t Feel My Face by The Weeknd
I won’t be the first person to say it’s a huge metaphor that sounds vaguely like 80s Michael Jackson and I won’t be the last to say it, either.
Submitted by Energy
Score: 8.7
Can’t Feel My Face by The Weeknd
I won’t be the first person to say it’s a huge metaphor that sounds vaguely like 80s Michael Jackson and I won’t be the last to say it, either.
Tied for 8th Place
Submitted by Mischief
Score: 8.7
Psychosis Succumbing by Sianvar
Somehow, the guitars and drums being slightly louder than the vocals works this time. Is it my tinnitus or their oeuvre?
Submitted by Mischief
Score: 8.7
Psychosis Succumbing by Sianvar
Somehow, the guitars and drums being slightly louder than the vocals works this time. Is it my tinnitus or their oeuvre?
Tied for 8th Place
Submitted by Robert Alfons
Score: 8.7
Drank Kush Barz by DJ Rashad ft. Spinn
I’d complain about the r-word, but I have been there and this is pretty tight.
Submitted by Robert Alfons
Score: 8.7
Drank Kush Barz by DJ Rashad ft. Spinn
I’d complain about the r-word, but I have been there and this is pretty tight.
7th Place
Submitted by nikeas
Score: 8.8
Super Xan by Tiny Meat Gang
Everyone giving me serious shit and you’re all “I put Xans in my eyes”... Noice.
Submitted by nikeas
Score: 8.8
Super Xan by Tiny Meat Gang
Everyone giving me serious shit and you’re all “I put Xans in my eyes”... Noice.
6th Place
Submitted by JALMONT
Score: 8.9
Bull Ride by Magic City Hippies
Most benders don’t sound NEARLY as nice as this.
Submitted by JALMONT
Score: 8.9
Bull Ride by Magic City Hippies
Most benders don’t sound NEARLY as nice as this.
5th Place
Submitted by Phighter
Score: 9.0
White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane
I used to have this on my iPod in high school.
Submitted by Phighter
Score: 9.0
White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane
I used to have this on my iPod in high school.
4th Place
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 9.2
Off Da Zoinkys by J.I.D
This may not be the intervention we needed, but this supertight flow is the intervention we deserve.
Submitted by LordQuas
Score: 9.2
Off Da Zoinkys by J.I.D
This may not be the intervention we needed, but this supertight flow is the intervention we deserve.
3rd Place
Submitted by nutella
Score: 9.4
Lysergic Bliss by of Montreal
I was thinking about how surreal is it to get such a happy sounding soundtrack to a trip, but then the outro started and I stopped thinking.
Submitted by nutella
Score: 9.4
Lysergic Bliss by of Montreal
I was thinking about how surreal is it to get such a happy sounding soundtrack to a trip, but then the outro started and I stopped thinking.
2nd Place
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 9.6
420 by Kottonmouth Kings
Pretty sure I’m legally required to say “nice” now. Even more so if 420 was accompanied by 69. But this song is far too nice for a 6.9, so I gave that shit a 9.6. Because it’s hella nice.
Submitted by RaceBandit
Score: 9.6
420 by Kottonmouth Kings
Pretty sure I’m legally required to say “nice” now. Even more so if 420 was accompanied by 69. But this song is far too nice for a 6.9, so I gave that shit a 9.6. Because it’s hella nice.
1st Place
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 9.7
Perfect Pokerap by Brian David Gilbert
Lord, bless this song.
Submitted by shubaka
Score: 9.7
Perfect Pokerap by Brian David Gilbert
Lord, bless this song.
~+~Time to come down now with Chemical Angel.~+~
Congratulations to our walrus winner… shubaka17! And a round of applause to our podium finishers, RaceBandit and Aladyyn! Plus a fond thanks to all y’all for sending me songs and helping me grow my Pandora stations!
Don’t stop thinking about your favorite artists just yet: the Panic Station 2020 Walrus begins in January! Plus I have a grandiose walrus project planned for this next year! So don’t be surprised if you’ve hosted a Smogon walrus before and I suddenly slide into your DMs! See y’all next year! Peace out!
Don’t stop thinking about your favorite artists just yet: the Panic Station 2020 Walrus begins in January! Plus I have a grandiose walrus project planned for this next year! So don’t be surprised if you’ve hosted a Smogon walrus before and I suddenly slide into your DMs! See y’all next year! Peace out!
