Category Archives: Music Tournament

Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: Day 7

Posted on March 4, 2013 by g-mo

Next set of matches include two of my absolute favorite songs that serve as solid life soundtracks to making moves in one’s life. And since I gave my two weeks notice at my job this morning and plan on headed … Continue reading →

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Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: Day 6

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Janos Marton

  For our next set of matches, votes are due by Monday, March 4 at 11:00 PM EST. Playlist is here, full rules and philosophy here, and the tournament bracket is here. Results from Day 5 forthcoming. See you in the comments! Best Track One, … Continue reading →

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Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: Day 5

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Janos Marton

Today’s playlist is just fantastic.  Arcade Fire vs. Pixies is going to be like choosing between the children I don’t have, Rumours vs. Blue Album is an epic generational battle, and  music tournament legends Queen and Van Morrison make their … Continue reading →

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Opening Tracks and Radio Songs: Day 4

Posted on February 25, 2013 by g-mo

This is a really fun set, as evidenced by the presence of one of the kings of funk in the match-ups. Combine that with some mainstays and we’ve got ourselves a good set of songs. But first, the results of … Continue reading →

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Track One Side One and Radio Songs: Day 3

Posted on February 22, 2013 by g-mo

Alright, Guillermo here back in the driver’s seat for the next two. Having fun yet? I actually really like the set up of this tournament- it’s the equivalent of having A sides and B sides to a record (no offense … Continue reading →

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Greatest Radio Song / Greatest Opening Track Tourney: Day 2

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Janos Marton

The Greatest Radio Song/Greatest Opening Track Tourney got off to a great start, with four convincing wins. Black Dog (Led Zeppelin) def. Boy in the Bubble (Paul Simon), 85-76. Where the Streets Have No Name (U2) def.  Lust for Life … Continue reading →

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Greatest Radio Song / Greatest Opening Track Tourney Underway!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Janos Marton

The time has come, the time has come today.  We’ve put together 32 songs about the radio and 32 of the finest opening tracks of all time, and now we need you to pick a winner. Click here to soak … Continue reading →

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Play-In Is Done-zo! Day 4 Results

Posted on February 16, 2013 by g-mo

Thanks for your votes and your patience, all. Proud to announce that we have our final 4 members of the field of 32! But before we talk big, let’s talk results. We’ll have to acknowledge Mr. Johnny Cash here, who … Continue reading →

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Best Track One: Day Three Results, Last Day Of Play-In!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by g-mo

Gotta step up the voter numbers! Although there are still 3 1/2 hours left to vote on this round we are definitely a little low right now- tell your neighbors and tell your friends we want their votes! The big … Continue reading →

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Best Track One: Day Two Results, Day Three Play-In Match-ups

Posted on February 11, 2013 by g-mo

The votes are in with some surprises in the bag. To start things off, the heavyweight fight of the group was most definitively the Beastie Boys versus NWA battle to cap the playlist. Indubitably two of the most important acts … Continue reading →

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