[dio]

Ok it's time. Why not. Also, not including Defeat because I think it might for sure win and then only interest would be what gets 2nd place. Also including jams on both Skiffs AND Skiffs 2 because why not... we know all the songs on Skiffs 1 'cept Strung, might as well judge them along the others to come as well, from this era

Didn't quite include What's on the Road (it's Shining) despite its re-emergence on last week's Blast, because then I'd kinda wanna include PBHearts, Spider Bit, Tri-Kid, Sundown, the Path as well

Barely included Soul Capturer because it almost feels from a future era almost but like. Eh. Genie's Open is also temporally displaced, whatev, gang's all here.

only one can win. And it's Cherokee. Choose wisely..

[foxtrot]

Car Keys for me atm.

I feel like it is era defining: really jazzy/jammy song, all 4 members heavily involved, avey and panda both singing, distinctive bass parts from avey, distinctive drumming from panda, great psychedelic friends in a room vibes

[dio]

might wanna re-vote. I forgot Prester and Soul Capturer somehow initially...

In my mind... Cherokee and Genie's duke it out eternally until the end of time itself

[Hellomark]

If they had kept 2019 Passerby the way it was, I would say Passerby EASILY, but since I'm not vibing with the new Passerby quite as much I'm gonna go Cherokee.

[dio]

excellent choice. incredible taste. Thoughts and prayers for the survival of yr pleasure center's dream of a perfect Passer... hope springs eternal...

[Hellomark]

Thank u. Maybe a controversial opinion but honestly, 2019 Passerby>Defeat (any version). I've given up hope that even the studio version will match how I feel about the 2019 version, but I'm sure it will still be a good song.

[dio]

my life feels so much more complete now that I've accepted new Cherokee into my heart but yeah, Passerby is still a bit of a puzzler... Fall '19 version felt kind of huge and epic and super unique and now the new version feels like this way more low-key (albeit still really nice) affair.

I think as someone else said in the Blast thread today, the beautiful-seeming production that Prester indicates for the LP could end up doing the MOST work on that Passer-by 2nd half come record release..

I bet there's still gonna be some weird vocal processing, maybe just mixed kinda low and chilled out compared to the big #1-ish, Fever Ray-ishness of the Fall '19 version. Only time will tell.

[Strange_Clams]

Gotta be Royal or Magicians for me

[blindmowing]

Cherokee, but let's not sugar coat this joint up til infinity, this song was best when it EXPLODED at the end

[captainlunatic]

seconding car keys... something special about that one

[KidEatsKeyboard]

Cherokee and Royal are equally my favorites. They're both beyond great

[Slippi's Applesauce]

Going genies. Such a perfect tune, the first section is gorgeous with the 3 part harmonies. So dreamy and makes me feel like I’m falling asleep or floating away. The 2nd part is massive, avey/panda harmonies at their best. Plus the transition between the two is sick. Makes me feel like I’m drifting into a dream

The last section gives me Spirit vibes. So playful with the high synths. I love deakin’s “ohhhs” and panda’s “sea of LIGHT”, not to mention avey’s eeeee. Tbh it feels like a party. Like I’ve drowned in my dream but all the sea creatures are celebrating my being drowned

If this had been before September I would’ve said passerby but…

[dio]

blindmowing wrote:

Cherokee, but let's not sugar coat this joint up til infinity, this song was best when it EXPLODED at the end

I respect this but um put on that Blast recording on a lil more when in yr in the right headspace 2 accept it in2 yr heart and you'll understand. it STILL explodes, and never STOPPED exploding. It's all about that synthesizer riffing and Deakin's vocals now... maybe always has been.

this is immediately interesting tho... Some people agree Cherokee and Genie are exceptionally high power level while others saying tracks that are gr8 2 me but would never occur 2 me as top tier remind me of the reality of my own prison of subjectivity, ty

[Stories and Games]

pleaseeeeeeee lemme do more than one i just can't choose a favorite

royal, prester, zodiac, soul capturer, genie, cherokee, jesus there's so much good shit

[dio]

u must choose 1 sorry.

Go ahead and either include yr zodiac sign or else yr favorite food/genre of food when selecting so we can start 2 derive personality test style info from this

hi I am a gemini and Cherokee is my 1st and Genie is Open is my 2nd and ya, no shit Defeat is also my 1st/3rd. Passerby died 2 years ago and I also like Mexican, Chinese food and sushi.

[scrambledgreggs]

why can't I vote for Kings

[dio]

Damn Forreal FUCK I forgot something. If I edit it now it will undo the votes. I am truly so so sorry

fuck fuck what do I do. Maybe Kings is just an intro to Defeat anyway you know. I will track votes for Kings if that is yr heart.

Kings: 1.

[foxtrot]

Prester, Soul Capturer, Kings... how many joints you smoke before makin this poll dio?!

[dio]

I only smoke a single joint fri-sun. Buddy this is a LOT of songs and whose to say Kings is really a "song" you know. Like is it. Maybe it's a soundscape.

Ok delete this well start fresh tomorrow

[dio]

I blame no Kings in blast radio yet.

Is Blast #4 just Kings---> Defeat? Hmmmmm

An era has never had as many songs. That's the problem

[blindmowing]

make another poll:

what are we getting in 2022?

LP + EP
LP + Single(s?)
LP + EP + Single

or god-forbid

LP + LP

my guess is TS2 comes out spring 2023

but what if they pull a beach house/big thief/ty segall/oh sees/gizzard/etc. in 2022 ???

[foxtrot]

please let it be true

[blindmowing]

"Walker" would be my close #2, btw...will gladly take the mantle of Biggest Walker Fan ... until someone votes for it as #1 lol

[foxtrot]

blast version definitely kicks it up my list.

that 2019 version with the woman ad-libbing drove me crazy.

[blindmowing]

those ad-libs are engrained in mind and will forever be mentally inserted into the song when i hear Walker... and honestly i don't mind.

[KidEatsKeyboard]

walker is quite possibly my #3, so lovely

[foxtrot]

blindmowing wrote:

those ad-libs are engrained in mind and will forever be mentally inserted into the song when i hear Walker... and honestly i don't mind.

i'm glad you're cool with it.

i didn't mind it first time around, was kinda cute and fun.

but it started to get to me after repeat listens.

[Hellomark]

THIS IS JUST FOR YOUUU TO KNOW
I WANT IT JUST FOR YOUUU TO KNOW

yeah Walker rules

[Strange_Clams]

yea im guessing another album in 23

[roopn]

foxtrot wrote:

blindmowing wrote:

those ad-libs are engrained in mind and will forever be mentally inserted into the song when i hear Walker... and honestly i don't mind.

i'm glad you're cool with it.

i didn't mind it first time around, was kinda cute and fun.

but it started to get to me after repeat listens.

lol that lady was having the best time. had no idea that people would hear her say "it's a waltz" hundreds of times in the future

[speen]

This era is so stacked, all of these songs are amazing. Strangers / broke zodiac does something crazy to me though. Makes me feel strange feelings. gotta be my favorite

[wilandhugs]

Magicians or Cherokee for me, though Gem and I is up there. what an absolutely stacked era.

[Stan]

dio wrote:

blindmowing wrote:

Cherokee, but let's not sugar coat this joint up til infinity, this song was best when it EXPLODED at the end

I respect this but um put on that Blast recording on a lil more when in yr in the right headspace 2 accept it in2 yr heart and you'll understand. it STILL explodes, and never STOPPED exploding. It's all about that synthesizer riffing and Deakin's vocals now... maybe always has been.

It's starting to feel like gaslighting at this point.

[destiny]

the synths in cherokee are for sure great, but its all about gem and i. that song fucking rocks god damn it. its so playful but weirdly moody sounding... and "crack open another beer... lets get in it"

also people are massively sleeping on we go back. that song has a more controlled tiquid 04 energy to me... and the vocal tradeoffs... its gonna fucking pop

[bullseye]

Very hard to pick a favorite, but I am most excited for the studio version of Magicians from Baltimore.

[Stan]

After that recent Blast, I've gone for Stride Rite. What a song. This elongated mega-era is insanely rich with material. I really really hope the second album isn't too far off because these songs are on the boil right now.

[Tropic]

Trivia: Stride Right is now the only remaining track I haven't heard

[opposite field]

Crazy to see them all listed out here and how hard it is to pick just one. For now I'm convinced Genie's is one of the best things they've ever done though.

[dio]

crazy solid era for there 2 b 30+ votes and Prester, We Go Back and Slayer still have 0 votes, when we like basically ALL seem 2 love those. Walker is only one I expect to not be favorited, not cuz its bad, just cuz less exposure and a lil lo key

[coral lord]

If you asked me three years ago I'd have said Defeat. If you asked me two years ago I'd have said a tie between Dragon Slayer, Prester John, and Stride Right. Right now it's Gem and I. I'm very excited to hear how that comes out with some serious production on it.