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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.

PCT 2: Sweet Sixteen Day 4 (and Day 2 Results)

Every. Vote. Counts. With one of our Sweet Sixteen matches decided by a margin of 0.35 points, that is as true as ever. The honor of overcoming the darling of the tourney goes to “Sir Duke,” squeezing by Tristen’s “Baby Drugs” by … Continue reading

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PCT 2: Sweet Sixteen Day 3 (and Day 1 Results)

Wooooosh- and just like that, two spots in the Elite Eight are claimed. The results were pretty interesting in that two powerhouse quick tempo’d tunes got shown the door by two arguably more mellow options. Let’s review: In Match 1, “Head … Continue reading

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Sweet Sixteen: Day 2

Sorry for the late post- moving on into the Sweet Sixteen, we’ll keep going with our match-up shuffle motif. Playlist is here, votes due by Wednesday, October 17th at midnight EST. Best of luck to all! Baby Drugs (Tristen) vs. … Continue reading

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Sweet Sixteen: Day 1

We are shaking it up a bit in terms of songs on a given day. Call it the Ickey Shuffle of sorts- we’ll get through the whole Sweet Sixteen, but I’m mixing up the order of the matches. We have … Continue reading

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PCT 2: Round of 32, Day 4 Results

Had to extend the voting a few hours due to an exact tie between two songs- that’s the way to end the Round of 32 with a bang. Some matches were a little further away, so we’ll hold off on … Continue reading

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PCT 2: Round of 32, Day 3 Results

In contrast to earlier rounds, four very clear winners emerged early and didn’t slip as the hours went on. Leading the charge was “Sir Duke,” who puts a pounding on “Mama’s Eyes.” Stevie Wonder claims a spot in the Sweet Sixteen with … Continue reading

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HCS (IV, 1): The Dark West

“There is a road, no simple highway, between the dawn and the dark of night. And if you go, no one may follow, that path is for your steps alone” -Jerry Garcia                 … Continue reading

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PCT 2: The First Four Sweet Sixteen Qualifiers Are…

This first day had no shortage of lead changes, and one match was even decided by less than a point- this is what it’s all about! 19 voters put in their opinions, which is a marked improvement from how the … Continue reading

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PCT 2: Round of 32, Day 3

The third of our four groups for this week starts off at a pretty heavy clip, then just as quickly settles into some mood tunes that have been winning our votes these last few months. Playlist is here and votes … Continue reading

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HCS: Part IV, Cover Page

Part IV November 15th, 2006 — December 27th, 2006  I am no prophet—and here’s no great matter; I have seen the moment of my greatness flicker, And I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker, And in … Continue reading

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