Quark Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) You all know the drill by now. Pitchfork, The Quietus, NME and the rest of them can go whistle. This monthly symposium of musical magic is the one true arbiter of taste, decency and all things zeitgeist. We are the king, and indeed queen (it is 2021 after al), makers. From midnight tonight, have at it. Here is a reminder of the rules: Contest window: Any album released in May Entry window: between the last 0:00 Friday of the month in question to 23:59 the first Thursday of the month following (this time that's 28th May - 3rd June). The system: Choose any three albums released during the month in question in order of preference. The best receives three points, second best two points and the third best one point. See example below: 1. Album A (3 POINTS) 2. Album B (2 POINTS) 3. Album C (1 POINT) Any entries that say "so many good records. Can't choose! So in no particular order..." indicate a complete lack of understanding of simple gamesmanship. Votes from those entries will, obviously, be completely ignored. Everyone else, I will assume the order they are listed is the order of preference. Even if you number it 1. 2. 3. I will assume that is in order of favourite and not the points you are giving unless expressed otherwise. Edited May 27, 2021 by Quark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred quimby Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 31 minutes ago, Quark said: Here is a reminder of the rules: Contest window: Any album released in April Entry window: between the last 0:00 Friday of the month in question to 23:59 the first Thursday of the month following (this time that's April 30 - May 6). We love you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 minute ago, fred quimby said: We love you. I repeat, FML. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattymooz Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 After suffering through The Corals latest album based on the votes it was getting in last months thread, I am not sure how much I trust the lot of you anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakeyCrash Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 1. Duran Duran 2. Everything Everything 3. Django Django Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred quimby Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 I'm not convinced I have a top 3 in May. Have a look back through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haan Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 I'll wait for Black Midi, but I doubt it'll beat the new Mach-Hommy. Incredible bars, proper grimy beats. Loved it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolee Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 I've only actually listened to 3 albums this month and I don't have anything on my radar for tomorrow so I'm just putting mine in order of best to worst. 1. Weezer - Van Weezer 2. Olivia Rodrigo - Sour 3. Twenty One Pilots - Scaled and Icy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcrawler Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Haan said: I'll wait for Black Midi, but I doubt it'll beat the new Mach-Hommy. Incredible bars, proper grimy beats. Loved it Black Midi’s is out already, they released it early last night. This has been the weakest month overall for me. Will need to have a think about 2 and 3 but Iceage are the clear winners from what I’ve heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Just now, kingcrawler said: Black Midi’s is out already, they released it early last night. This has been the weakest month overall for me. Will need to have a think about 2 and 3 but Iceage are the clear winners from what I’ve heard. There's not as many, but the ones that I've liked I've really liked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat2 Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Duplicates latest album is supposed to be really good, loads of people are talking about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 1. Iceage - Seek Shelter 2. Weezer - Van Weezer 3. Twenty One Pilots - Scaled And Icy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedgeAntilles Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 I only have a 1 and 2 atm, depending on how tomorrow goes I might need to delve back into the recommendations in the New Music thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, SwedgeAntilles said: I only have a 1 and 2 atm, depending on how tomorrow goes I might need to delve back into the recommendations in the New Music thread. I've pulled together a playlist of all the albums suggested this month and working my way through them now. Expect my votes to come typically late in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 27 minutes ago, gigpusher said: I've pulled together a playlist of all the albums suggested this month and working my way through them now. Expect my votes to come typically late in the day. Looking forward to your typically wholesome commentary that comes with it 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 My faves so far are a mix tape (Jayda G) and an EP (Jorja Smith). Been a lean month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 36 minutes ago, Quark said: Looking forward to your typically wholesome commentary that comes with it 🙂 Why be mean when you can be nice 😄 My Penfriend vinyl arrived today. It's a rather lovely thing!! Glad I like it now 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Are points deducted for early votes? I think they should be. Actions have consequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, Brave Sir Robin said: Are points deducted for early votes? I think they should be. Actions have consequences. Happy for my early vote to only count for half points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, Brave Sir Robin said: Are points deducted for early votes? I think they should be. Actions have consequences. Not at all. Stop stirring you scamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins7 Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Been a slow month so far for me but Elder Island and Easy Life out tomorrow that I have been looking forward to for a while. Based on the 3 singles I think Elder Island could challenge for top spot so hopefully the rest of the album lives up to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Quark said: Not at all. Stop stirring you scamp. Do any of the other rules count? Or is it just that one we're allowing to be breached with impunity? Come on man, gotta keep standards up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Just now, Brave Sir Robin said: Do any of the other rules count? Or is it just that one we're allowing to be breached with impunity? Come on man, gotta keep standards up. I'll breach you with impunity in a minute. That sounds weirder than it was meant to. But I stick by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 49 minutes ago, Quark said: I'll breach you with impunity in a minute. That sounds weirder than it was meant to. But I stick by it. My response to that is: 1. India Jordan - Watch Out! 2. Iceage - Seek Shelter 3. Black Keys - Delta Kream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Brave Sir Robin said: My response to that is: 1. India Jordan - Watch Out! 2. Iceage - Seek Shelter 3. Black Keys - Delta Kream Half points for early submission and generally vexing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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