FINALLY: OBNER SHMOO POLL RESULTS 2005

shiv · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:47 pm

I'm thinking about reviewing the top 20 in photos now.

e-stone · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:55 pm

robotboy Wrote:

i'm very surprised my "review" was accepted.

yours was my favorite. even though i love the album, you had me laughing.

Senator LooGAR · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:56 pm

Drinky Wrote:

I Got Ish Wrote:

Drinky Wrote:

This outcome doesn't really fuel the argument that a lot of people on here dislike stuff because of its popularity.

Then why do "we" like such crap?

Do you mean the Obner majority? I wouldn't call most of it "crap", but I just have a hard time understanding how so many can consistently get excited about the same kind of thing done over and over. I don't think most of those albums in the top 20 are all that unique, special, or interesting, but I don't think most of them are bad.

On a separate note, I'm kinda surprised/disappointed that Franz Ferdinand didn't make it. Of all of the popular indie albums that I listened to no more than 3 times (MMJ, Spoon, CYHSY, Wolf Parade, New Pornos), it was probably my favorite. It prompted me to go back and listen to the first album more

and gain a new appreciation of it.

It is interesting to me as well, because I am always accused of having "Conventional" tastes, yet I had 4 of these in my top 20.

and FUCK EDAN, Y'all honks should get hip to that JEEZY!!

e-stone · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:00 pm

Drinky Wrote:

This outcome doesn't really fuel the argument that a lot of people on here dislike stuff because of its popularity.

exactly my first thought. i guess these results are exhibit A against the good senator/oldbullee's argument from yesterday.

shmoo · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:02 pm

Drinky Wrote:

This outcome doesn't really fuel the argument that a lot of people on here dislike stuff because of its popularity.

No, but the responses seem to.

e-stone · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:05 pm

own 16/20
7 of those were on my top 20.

i'm boring and predictable, i guess.

Senator LooGAR · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:05 pm

shmoo Wrote:

Drinky Wrote:

This outcome doesn't really fuel the argument that a lot of people on here dislike stuff because of its popularity.

No, but the responses seem to.

Thanks pal, I knew I could count on you.

shiv · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 4:11 pm

Senator Top Cat LooGAR Wrote:

and FUCK EDAN, Y'all honks should get hip to that JEEZY!!

naw.

billy g · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:41 pm **Posts:** 9020

shmoo Wrote:

Drinky Wrote:

This outcome doesn't really fuel the argument that a lot of people on here dislike stuff because of its popularity.

No, but the responses seem to.

true...I like the negative reviews but someone must like these albums and its a bit strange to hear mostly negative comments about the list. I've only heard about 25% of the list. I don't feel like I'm missing anything, but it would be nice to hear folks who voted for these make the case for 'em.

billy g · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:41 pm **Posts:** 9020

billy g Wrote:

shmoo Wrote:

Drinky Wrote:

This outcome doesn't really fuel the argument that a lot of people on here dislike stuff because of its popularity.

No, but the responses seem to.

true...I like the negative reviews but someone must like these albums and its a bit strange to hear mostly negative comments about the list. I've only heard about 25% of the list. I don't feel like I'm missing anything, but it would be nice to hear folks who voted for these make the case for 'em.

Apparently, I've 74'ed the shmoo poll thead. I didn't think that was possible this early. Sorry everyone.

np: Kay-gees

Dick Meatwood · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:03 pm

shmoo Wrote:

Drinky Wrote:

This outcome doesn't really fuel the argument that a lot of people on here dislike stuff because of its popularity.

No, but the responses seem to.

Do you mean the blurbs or the people bitching about the list?

People are never happy with these things, but I'm not complaining. It pretty much turned out like I expected. I was holding out a little hope for Deerhoof, Smog, and the Silver Jews, and they weren't far off. From seeing everyone else's lists beforehand, I knew most of the stuff on mine wouldn't make it.

Anyway, I don't see your point. Is it just a general lack of enthusiasm expressed towards these albums that helps "fuel the argument"? The only people really expressing negative opinions are just the ones you'd expect to, the people who voted for completely different stuff.

timmyjoe42 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:28 pm

Charli Wrote:

I actually think a lot of people didn't vote this year.

hell, I forgot to. I kept pushing it to the deadline and then it kinda came and went. woops.

But to answer to FT and Billy, if I had voted I would have had the Josh Rouse and Ryan Adams up in the top 5.

You could have made the change that would have propelled Josh Rouse into the top 20. Shame on you.

Stop Breathin' · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:43 pm

Other than mine, these blurbs are.....scrumtrulescent.

Z · **Joined:** Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:38 pm **Posts:** 7979

timmyjoe42 Wrote:

Charli Wrote:

I actually think a lot of people didn't vote this year.

hell, I forgot to. I kept pushing it to the deadline and then it kinda came and went. woops.

But to answer to FT and Billy, if I had voted I would have had the Josh Rouse and Ryan Adams up in the top 5.

You could have made the change that would have propelled Josh Rouse into the top 20. Shame on you. :P

i'll counter this statement and say thank you to jen for abstaining. i would've been pretty disappointed if the national hadn't been in the top 20.

Chuck D · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:20 pm

revyooues, beeyotchezz!

Cap'n Squirrgle · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:20 pm

Chuck(e)D Wrote:

revyooues, beeyotchezz!

Sometimes Multiple reviews (for you multitude of bitches).

johnnycoolhand · **Joined:** Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:14 pm **Posts:** 16

+1, if i ever saw 1

paper · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:11 pm

shiv Wrote:

I'm thinking about reviewing the top 20 in photos now.

DO IT.

robotboy · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:14 pm

paper Wrote:

shiv Wrote:

I'm thinking about reviewing the top 20 in photos now.

DO IT.

mugwump67 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:51 pm

Just a thought....but maybe next year we submit our top 10 picks?

I'm poor, and am lucky if I buy 20 albums in a year, much less NEW albums. A top 20 is just too hard to work with. Everyone should submit a top 10, and then cull 20 from those votes.

I think we might get more than 100 voters that way, and perhaps would have a more representative sample of what people consider 'quality'.

I still woulnd't like Spoon much though.

Black Magic Putin · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 11:23 pm

you were allowed to vote for only ten or 5 or one if you wanted.

shmoo · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2006 11:36 pm

I think the shortest list I received was three.

mugwump67 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:27 am

Hmm....I guess I didn't read the poll instructions very well then. I'll have to take a look at it to get a better idea of whats going on. It still sounds like some part of the process is producing non-representative results, which is fine and all. Maybe thats the way the Schmoo has always been.

Black Magic Putin · **Posted:** Thu Feb 02, 2006 12:58 am

why don't you just ask your brother next time BUTTHAT.

splates · **Posted:** Thu Feb 02, 2006 4:27 am

Elvis Fu Wrote:

splates Wrote:

Sketch has been agreeing with me left, right and centre today.

At last I can say: I've made it.

You ungrateful cocksucker. I've had your back for months.

You'll be getting a parcel of snakes in the mail now, dick.

haha

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