Category Archives: Music

Music Tournament Round of 256: Division C, Day 1

I look at Division C and I think “Like a Rollin’ Stone” vs. Anybody’s Guess.  Should be interesting times. Listen at Grooveshark and vote by commenting below or emailing LTDdotorg@gmail.com before 9pm on Sunday. Out of today’s line-up, the New … Continue reading

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Music Tournament Round of 256: Division B, Day 1 Results

The headline was almost a shocker- “Shaolin tactics stun #1 seed Zeppelin!”  Instead, #1 When the Levee Breaks (Led Zeppelin) lurched its way to a narrow win over upstart Gravel Pit (Wutang Clan), 115.6-113.  I went back to WLB’s first … Continue reading

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Music Tournament Round of 256: Division A, Day 2 Results

Our first major upset!  Blondie shocked Bono for the win.  It was razor-tight, but Astrid sealed the deal. #14 Call Me (Blondie) def. #3 One (U2), 129.75-128.75.   After beating Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) in the play-in round, and … Continue reading

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Music Tournament Round of 256: Division A, Day 1 Results

We kicked off the Round of 256 in fine fashion, with a record 20 votes cast.   Let’s keep it up. The winners below advance to the Round of 128, in March. #1 You Can’t Always Get What You Want (Rolling … Continue reading

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LTD Music Tournament: Division A, Round of 256 (continued)

Three artists (Biggie, Blondie, Indigo Girls) face extinction as the lower seeds today.  Listen at Grooveshark, and cast your votes before 8pm on Thursday by commenting below or emailing LTDdotorg@gmail.com. #2 Don’t Think Twice (Bob Dylan) vs. #15 Juicy (Notorious … Continue reading

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LTDMT: Division P, Day 3 Results

Last rodeo for the Round of 512… everyone pat yourselves on the back for being part of the journey, because we. are. done-zo. Final bracket will be up within the hour. And now, results. Highest average score of P3 goes … Continue reading

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LTD Music Tournament: Gone, But Not Forgotten

During the Round of 512 alone, we have lost 131 artists.   Some, like Van Halen, lost in upsets.  Others, like Tracy Chapman, lost devastating nailbiters.  And finally, a couple, like Tiffany, were never supposed to be there. This list is … Continue reading

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LTDMT: Division P, Day 2 Results

So I recognize that I forgot to put an end time on the P2 submissions…so I’m just going to call it now (8:30) because the coffee shop with internet closes at 9. There was only one battle that was close— … Continue reading

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A Fond Farewell: The Highest Scoring Losers

As we move forward into the Round of 256, I thought it would be nice to give a toast to those songs that got the highest averages but were still eliminated. The draw is the draw, but there’s no reason … Continue reading

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LTDMT: Division P, Day 1 Results

Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Welcome to the 4th highest average in the entire tournament, Billy Joel, and maybe I spoke too soon in my comment. Piano Man finishes with an 8.54 (seriously) average and dummies Everyday, 111-90.5. Sunshine Of Your … Continue reading

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