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Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

baystateoftheart — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 17:59:16 GMT

Author: baystateoftheart

Posted: 09/23/2019 21:59

Tilly wrote:

baystateoftheart wrote:

Since the decade is wrapping up and retrospectives are being written, I was thinking 2011 might make the most sense.

How about just putting up a poll of some or all of the options given and just see what wins?

I'll put up a poll once the tournament is complete 🤣

If anyone reading this doesn't remember whether they voted in the third-place match, now's the time to check.

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

Repo — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:19:09 GMT

Author: Repo

Posted: 09/23/2019 19:19

baystateoftheart wrote:

Since the decade is wrapping up and retrospectives are being written, I was thinking 2011 might make the most sense.

How about just putting up a poll of some or all of the options given and just see what wins?

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

guzguzgarbit — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:12:43 GMT

Author: guzguzgarbit

Posted: 09/23/2019 17:12

baystateoftheart wrote:

Since the decade is wrapping up and retrospectives are being written, I was thinking 2011 might make the most sense.

But I’d rather not jump into another one of these unless there’s a good-sized crew lined up to participate. Doing so would be easier this time, with three nominations per person instead of five.

I would be in.

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

Tha1ChiefRocka — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 14:55:41 GMT

Author: Tha1ChiefRocka

Posted: 09/22/2019 18:55

Wasn't 1999 in the mix last time we discussed this? I remember a couple of other possible years being brought up.

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

baystateoftheart — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 14:51:09 GMT

Author: baystateoftheart

Posted: 09/22/2019 18:51

I revisited the 50s last year, so I would be less interested. Also I think a whole decade is a bit broad. If we focus on a single year we'll probably turn up more overlooked gems.

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

dihansse — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 14:14:46 GMT

Author: dihansse

Posted: 09/22/2019 18:14

Tilly wrote:

How about doing the 1950s as a decade? :-k

I wouldn't be against that idea.
I'm currently reviewing the fifties for my project and I have the idea that many people are reviewing their fifties lists and of course also the jazz canon which is an important part of the fifties

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

Repo — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 12:49:46 GMT

Author: Repo

Posted: 09/22/2019 16:49

baystateoftheart wrote:

But I’d rather not jump into another one of these unless there’s a good-sized crew lined up to participate. Doing so would be easier this time, with three nominations per person instead of five.

I'm sure u could get the entire Canon Edition gang to join in, don't u think?

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

baystateoftheart — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 11:54:01 GMT

Author: baystateoftheart

Posted: 09/22/2019 15:54

Since the decade is wrapping up and retrospectives are being written, I was thinking 2011 might make the most sense.

But I’d rather not jump into another one of these unless there’s a good-sized crew lined up to participate. Doing so would be easier this time, with three nominations per person instead of five.

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

Repo — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 05:53:31 GMT

Author: Repo

Posted: 09/22/2019 09:53

How about doing the 1950s as a decade? 🤔

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

Tha1ChiefRocka — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 23:48:26 GMT

Author: Tha1ChiefRocka

Posted: 09/22/2019 03:48

I think one of these would be fun to do again. Were there any years that we agreed would be good to go through?

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

baystateoftheart — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 18:48:04 GMT

Author: baystateoftheart

Posted: 09/21/2019 22:48

What would you all prefer to take part in right after the tournament concludes? Another one of these collaborative diaries, or a return to get to know a top ten for a few months?

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

baystateoftheart — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:12:07 GMT

Author: baystateoftheart

Posted: 06/13/2019 04:12

The Broadway musical version of Hadestown just won eight Tonys 😲

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

Repo — Sun, 9 Jun 2019 08:26:12 GMT

Author: Repo

Posted: 06/09/2019 12:26

baystateoftheart wrote:

The final top 20 for the collaborative diary is:

1. High Violet by The National
2. Allo Darlin' by Allo Darlin'
3. Teen Dream by Beach House
4. The Age Of Adz by Sufjan Stevens
5. Queen Of Denmark by John Grant
6. Gemini by Wild Nothing
7. Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
8. This Is Happening by LCD Soundsystem
9. The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
10. Have One On Me by Joanna Newsom
11. Heartland by Owen Pallett
12. The Soft Pack by The Soft Pack
13. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West
14. Before Today by Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
15. I Speak Because I Can by Laura Marling
16. Majesty Shredding by Superchunk
17. The Soft Moon by The Soft Moon
18. Epic by Sharon Van Etten
19. Theory Of Everything by Children Collide
20. Rush To Relax by Eddy Current Suppression Ring

Thanks all for participating!

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Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

baystateoftheart — Sat, 8 Jun 2019 13:22:57 GMT

Author: baystateoftheart

Posted: 06/08/2019 17:22

The final top 20 for the collaborative diary is:

1. High Violet by The National
2. Allo Darlin' by Allo Darlin'
3. Teen Dream by Beach House
4. The Age Of Adz by Sufjan Stevens
5. Queen Of Denmark by John Grant
6. Gemini by Wild Nothing
7. Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
8. This Is Happening by LCD Soundsystem
9. The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
10. Have One On Me by Joanna Newsom
11. Heartland by Owen Pallett
12. The Soft Pack by The Soft Pack
13. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West
14. Before Today by Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
15. I Speak Because I Can by Laura Marling
16. Majesty Shredding by Superchunk
17. The Soft Moon by The Soft Moon
18. Epic by Sharon Van Etten
19. Theory Of Everything by Children Collide
20. Rush To Relax by Eddy Current Suppression Ring

Thanks all for participating!

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

baystateoftheart — Mon, 3 Jun 2019 21:01:02 GMT

Author: baystateoftheart

Posted: 06/04/2019 01:01

Tilly wrote:

Swapping out Children Collide for Erykah Baidu. Love Children Collide but not quite top 20 material imo. It would be good to have more r&b in our top 20.

I would support this, although I really enjoyed the album. I would also support (and prefer) swapping out Eddy Current Suppression Ring or The Soft Pack. Whatever can get the most support. But I'm thinking that unless we get more submissions that change the dynamic, we'll probably end up back at square one once everyone weighs in.

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

Repo — Mon, 3 Jun 2019 17:17:05 GMT

Author: Repo

Posted: 06/03/2019 21:17

baystateoftheart wrote:

I'm going to suggest that whatever the top 20 is this Saturday June 8 at noon Eastern Time should be the absolute final list. Any late lists or specific motions to edit, the time is now. I'm also going to suggest that any motion to edit needs at least four users supporting it to succeed.

Swapping out Children Collide for Erykah Baidu. Love Children Collide but not quite top 20 material imo. It would be good to have more r&b in our top 20.

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

baystateoftheart — Mon, 3 Jun 2019 13:35:11 GMT

Author: baystateoftheart

Posted: 06/03/2019 17:35

I'm going to suggest that whatever the top 20 is this Saturday June 8 at noon Eastern Time should be the absolute final list. Any late lists or specific motions to edit, the time is now. I'm also going to suggest that any motion to edit needs at least four users supporting it to succeed.

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

baystateoftheart — Tue, 28 May 2019 13:15:21 GMT

Author: baystateoftheart

Posted: 05/28/2019 17:15

Rhyner wrote:

Allo Darlin' at number two? I'm crazy happy about that.

Yeah, I was also pleasantly surprised.

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

Rhyner — Tue, 28 May 2019 00:41:48 GMT

Author: Rhyner

Posted: 05/28/2019 04:41

This list is far more in line with my taste than I expected it to be. Allo Darlin' at number two? I'm crazy happy about that.

Re: Collaborative Diary: 2010

baystateoftheart — Mon, 27 May 2019 19:40:14 GMT

Author: baystateoftheart

Posted: 05/27/2019 23:40

I'd be willing to take late entries from anyone who's interested until we collectively decide to finalize our top 20. However, everyone doing a late entry would need to abide by an honor system to rank the albums strictly in terms of personal preference and not to rank with a desired end in mind. For instance, if your favorite 2010 album is Aphrodite by Kylie Minogue, it has to be #1 on your list, even though it may have no chance of entering the top 20 as a result.