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The day I was born, Michael Jackson's Thriller album was at the top of the Billboard 200. I've been trying my best to live up to that expectation ever since.

Royal Rumble, Game 5: Bono Never Says Die

Posted on June 1, 2012 by g-mo

Facing elimination, U2 went with its famous ode to Martin Luther King, Jr. and fought to compete for one more day. However, it wasn’t a complete victory for the Irish, as Led Zeppelin’s “Good Times, Bad Times” took the gold with 99.8 … Continue reading →

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Royal Rumble, Game 4: Beach Boys Strikeless, U2 In Trouble

Posted on May 31, 2012 by g-mo

Friends, at some point in this contest someone was going to have to be the first to have their back against the wall. Unfortunately for U2, that honor goes to them. This battle was the closest yet in terms of … Continue reading →

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HCS (III, 2): Miscues

Posted on May 30, 2012 by g-mo

“At FedEx, we are committed to helping rebuild the affected communities devastated by past hurricane seasons through our support of the United Way program. We thank you for all your hard work.” -FedEx Corporation sign positioned at the front of … Continue reading →

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Royal Rumble: Game 3

Posted on May 29, 2012 by g-mo

[UPDATE: Grooveshark link is fixed. For some reason, GS erased my most recent 10 playlists- maybe I hit my limit or something. Anyways, this should work, and sorry for the off-linedness.] Results for Game 2 are in, and another band picks … Continue reading →

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Royal Rumble: Game 2

Posted on May 24, 2012 by g-mo

Votes are in the bag, and Strike 1 has been awarded. “Are you serious?” Bono might be yelling. If he saw these results, that’s definitely what he’d be yelling. Final scores for Game 1: Zeppelin’s “Going To California” powers for … Continue reading →

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(UPDATE) Royal Rumble Starts NOW!: Led Zeppelin vs. The Beach Boys vs. U2

Posted on May 22, 2012 by g-mo

Every vote counts, guys. Game 7 is in the books. After going neck and neck the last 36 hours, U2 seizes the win and the advance with a last minute surge at the finish. “One” defeats “One Way Out” by … Continue reading →

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Game 7: Anything Goes

Posted on May 21, 2012 by g-mo

Voters- sorry for the delay in posting, but as we’ve discussed earlier, we’d rather have voting live in the work week than over the work weekend. Game 6 saw the elimination of a promising contender, and the forcing of a … Continue reading →

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HCS Part 3, Chapter 1: March Madness

Posted on May 21, 2012 by g-mo

Part III February 23rd, 2006 — November 14th, 2006 How strange you are, you idiot! So you think because the rose is red that you shall have the mastery? The rose is green and will bloom, overtopping you, green, livid … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Staying Alive, Onto Game 6

Posted on May 16, 2012 by g-mo

Both of our bands facing elimination fought back for wins to force Game 6! It’s an exciting time in tournament land. Thrilled=Coach Janos, who is surely pumped on the sidelines that whomever he might face is using up precious songs … Continue reading →

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Last Band Standing: Semi-Finals Game 5, Wilsons Feeing Just Beachy

Posted on May 14, 2012 by g-mo

The first of our Royal Rumble participants has been decided, as the Beach Boys complete their four game sweep of Atmosphere. “In My Room” defeats “Sunshine,” 51.5-41.4 (yes, we recognize that these are some grim totals. Almost to the rumble…) … Continue reading →

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