FOFC Favorite Rock Act - Round 1 Group J

BYU 14 · 07-11-2017, 08:09 PM

For the first time in the tourney we had a matchup get 100% of the votes and it happened twice, with both AC/DC vs. Asia and Paul Simon vs. Billy Idol showing up on every ballot.

This round features the debut of Led Zeppelin and a vary diverse group of acts.

Most votes one act	Most votes both acts	Fewest votes winner	Most votes loser
68 - Guns n' Roses - 1st rd	75 - AC/DC vs Asia (68-7) - 1st rd	23 - Jeff Buckley - Play in rd	33 - Eric Burdon & The Animals - 1st rd
68 - AC/DC - 1st rd	75 - Paul Simon vs Billy Idol (42-33) - 1st rd	23 - Counting Crows - Play in rd	33 - Billy Idol - 1st rd
66 - Neil Young - 1st rd	74 - Thee way tie	24 - Sammy Hagar - Play in rd	29 - Phil Collins - 1st rd

Largest margin of victory	Smallest margin of victory	Biggest upset	Largest Shutout
64 - Guns n' Roses vs Slipknot (68-4) - 1st rd	1 - Elvis Costello vs STP (29-28) 1st rd	185/96 - No Doubt over Eric Burdon - 1st rd	Chicago 63 - Arcana 0 - 1st rd
64 - Queen vs Counting Crows (67-3) 1st rd	3 - The Pretenders vs The Smiths (30-27) 1st rd	149/69 - Crosby, Stills & Nash over Alice Cooper	The Kinks 63 - Free 0 - 1st rd
63 - Chicago vs Arcana (63-0) - 1st rd	3 - Steppenwolf vs The Offspring (31-28) 1st rd	140/109 - Elvis Costello over STP - 1st rd
63 - The Kinka vs Free (63-0) - 1st rd	3 - REO Speedwagon vs Santana (30-27) 1st rd

ColtCrazy · 07-11-2017, 08:22 PM

Like stuff from The Guess Who and Weezer. Tough out.

Several solid acts in this group.

General Mike · 07-11-2017, 08:28 PM

Biggest shutout yet potentially?

Vince, Pt. II · 07-11-2017, 08:38 PM

Oof, The Cure versus T. Rex is rough, although that may be more of a personal problem.

thesloppy · 07-11-2017, 08:52 PM

I love me some Sonic Youth, but come on.

Would you rather listen to the Red Hot Chili Peppers or Jackson Browne is probably the first thing they'll ask me when I arrive in hell.

Groundhog · 07-11-2017, 10:09 PM

This group is loaded with my favourite bands from my teens - Led Zep, Tool, RHCP, Weezer. Thankfully, not against each other, making this a super easy poll for me.

dawgfan · 07-12-2017, 12:51 PM

A few tough ones here. I like Depeche Mode, but no way I can vote against Tool. And Foo Fighters vs. Roxy Music - man, that's a tough one. Two very different musical styles. I'm a Foo fan, but the body of work for Roxy Music as well as the way they helped evolve the form in the early '70's (along with Bowie) and then capped off with the perfect record for putting your significant other in the mood ("Avalon") is too much to overcome. And while I appreciate Sonic Youth a great deal, Led Zeppelin is the greatest hard rock band and possibly the greatest rock band period.

BYU 14 · 07-12-2017, 01:29 PM

I agree, I had to take a pause to think about a couple and this is still round 1. This is going to get tough as it goes on.

Butter · 07-12-2017, 01:32 PM

I love Sonic Youth... Teenage Riot is one of my favorite songs of all time.

But c'mon it's Led Zeppelin.

tarcone · 07-12-2017, 10:51 PM

Who votes against Led Zeppelin?

Chief Rum · 07-13-2017, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarcone

Who votes against Led Zeppelin?

As of this post, Critch, jeff061 and vex

jeff061 · 07-13-2017, 06:43 AM

Zeppelin just never did it for me.

thesloppy · 07-13-2017, 06:47 AM

This does not belong here at all, but sweet lord I just wanted to watch music videos on youtube, and I guess I spent to long on there, or somehow tempted fate, or drew the wrath of some sort of malevolent cyber being...

tarcone · 07-13-2017, 09:14 AM

I really dont know what to say about that video.

Wow.

dawgfan · 07-13-2017, 12:31 PM

So yeah, the mime dancers are weird. But the playing is top-notch. That '70's jazz-rock fusion stuff doesn't do it for a lot of folks I'm sure, but these guys are quite talented.

dawgfan · 07-13-2017, 12:33 PM

Surprised that Depeche Mode is leading Tool.

tarcone · 07-13-2017, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawgfan

So yeah, the mime dancers are weird. But the playing is top-notch. That '70's jazz-rock fusion stuff doesn't do it for a lot of folks I'm sure, but these guys are quite talented.

Yes, the music was very good. The whole mime thing was trippy. Maybe that was what they are going for. "Drop some acid and come to our show".

jeff061 · 07-13-2017, 02:01 PM

No band gives me douche chills like Depeche Mode does, their appeal is baffling to me.

While I could understand Tool not rolling over the competition on this board, I just don't get DM even gaining enough popularity to be a recognizable name.

Critch · 07-13-2017, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff061

Zeppelin just never did it for me.

Same for me, they should have plagiarized better songs.

Butter · 07-13-2017, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawgfan

Surprised that Depeche Mode is leading Tool.

Well Tool sucks, so not really.

QuikSand · 07-13-2017, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesloppy

I love me some Sonic Youth, but come on.

Yeah, I was going to post basically this... but I see I was going to be about the fifth guy to do so.

General Mike · 07-13-2017, 03:49 PM

The fact 5 people voted for Sonic Youth over Zeppelin is completely shocking. Maybe they were all pity votes.

vex · 07-13-2017, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff061

Zeppelin just never did it for me.

Same.

dawgfan · 07-13-2017, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter

Well Tool sucks, so not really.

If by "sucks" you mean "most compelling, interesting and awesome progressive rock/metal out there", then yes.

Vince, Pt. II · 07-13-2017, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff061

No band gives me douche chills like Depeche Mode does, their appeal is baffling to me.

While I could understand Tool not rolling over the competition on this board, I just don't get DM even gaining enough popularity to be a recognizable name.

+1

JonInMiddleGA · 07-13-2017, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff061

I just don't get DM even gaining enough popularity to be a recognizable name.

Feel free to borrow a phrase I used about Green Day a few months back, as it seems to fit the situation you're describing: "the most inexplicably popular band of my lifetime"

thesloppy · 07-13-2017, 08:12 PM

Tool is overwrought.

Groundhog · 07-13-2017, 08:28 PM

Their music isn't exactly something to tap your feet to, but Tool are/were the best at what they do/did. Obviously not for everyone, especially the FOFC demographic.

chinaski · 07-13-2017, 08:38 PM

RHCP over Jackson Browne, SMH

Chief Rum · 07-13-2017, 08:38 PM

Depeche Mode is one of my favorite bands. Not all of their songs have held up too well, IMO, but overall, I think they are underrated by this crowd.

That said, you can make the argument that they're not really a classic rock band but more the new wavy synth pop type that rose up in the 80s. Like many entries in this contest, they're not entirely a spot on match for "rock act."

I like Tool, too, although this vote wasn't hard for me.

cartman · 07-13-2017, 08:47 PM

sabotai · 07-13-2017, 09:23 PM

My favorite The Cure song:

Groundhog · 07-13-2017, 10:02 PM

Only Cure song I really liked growing up was "Burn" from the Crow soundtrack. They were a little before my time though.

Critch · 07-13-2017, 10:09 PM

My favorite The Cure song:

BYU 14 · 07-13-2017, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

Easily my favorite song from them

Chief Rum · 07-13-2017, 11:07 PM

Pictures of You is one of my favorite songs, any band.

Butter · 07-14-2017, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

Only Cure song I really liked growing up was "Burn" from the Crow soundtrack. They were a little before my time though.

Yeah, it still holds up! Still listen to that whole soundtrack from time to time.

Most of the rest of The Cure, I've gotten massively sick of.

pbot · 07-14-2017, 08:46 AM

Led Zeppelin - can't stand them. Probably my most disliked rock band (Dave Matthews is 1a on the list). Don't care for The Who, The Rolling Stones, or The Beattles all that much, but at least each of those groups has a song or two that I like. LZ....nothing.

Scarecrow · 07-14-2017, 12:13 PM

It's Friday...

Vince, Pt. II · 07-14-2017, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbot

Led Zeppelin - can't stand them. Probably my most disliked rock band (Dave Matthews is 1a on the list). Don't care for The Who, The Rolling Stones, or The Beattles all that much, but at least each of those groups has a song or two that I like. LZ....nothing.

What groups / types of music do you like?

pbot · 07-15-2017, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

What groups / types of music do you like?

Not the "classic rock" era. I tend to listen to more 80's type stuff, Van Halen, Def Leppard, INXS.

View Poll Results: Round 1 - Group J
2 - Led Zeppelin	63	90.00%
263 - Sonic Youth	5	7.14%
-----	1	1.43%
127 - The Guess Who	29	41.43%
130 - Weezer	34	48.57%
-----	1	1.43%
71 - Talking Heads	45	64.29%
151 - Grand Funk Railroad	13	18.57%
-----	3	4.29%
63 - Stevie Ray Vaughan	43	61.43%
202 - Blink-182	20	28.57%
-----	0	0%
42 - Foo Fighters	58	82.86%
215 - Roxy Music	7	10.00%
-----	0	0%
82 - The Cure	52	74.29%
167 - T. Rex	12	17.14%
-----	1	1.43%
111 - Depeche Mode	38	54.29%
138 - Tool	21	30.00%
-----	1	1.43%
23 - Red Hot Chili Peppers	50	71.43%
234 - Jackson Browne	12	17.14%
-----	1	1.43%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

07-11-2017, 08:22 PM	#2
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	Like stuff from The Guess Who and Weezer. Tough out. Several solid acts in this group. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

07-11-2017, 08:52 PM	#5
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	I love me some Sonic Youth, but come on. Would you rather listen to the Red Hot Chili Peppers or Jackson Browne is probably the first thing they'll ask me when I arrive in hell. __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM.

07-11-2017, 10:09 PM	#6
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	This group is loaded with my favourite bands from my teens - Led Zep, Tool, RHCP, Weezer. Thankfully, not against each other, making this a super easy poll for me. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

07-12-2017, 01:29 PM	#8
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	I agree, I had to take a pause to think about a couple and this is still round 1. This is going to get tough as it goes on. Last edited by BYU 14 : 07-12-2017 at 01:29 PM.

07-11-2017, 08:28 PM	#3
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Biggest shutout yet potentially?

07-11-2017, 08:38 PM	#4
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Oof, The Cure versus T. Rex is rough, although that may be more of a personal problem.

07-12-2017, 12:51 PM	#7
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	A few tough ones here. I like Depeche Mode, but no way I can vote against Tool. And Foo Fighters vs. Roxy Music - man, that's a tough one. Two very different musical styles. I'm a Foo fan, but the body of work for Roxy Music as well as the way they helped evolve the form in the early '70's (along with Bowie) and then capped off with the perfect record for putting your significant other in the mood ("Avalon") is too much to overcome. And while I appreciate Sonic Youth a great deal, Led Zeppelin is the greatest hard rock band and possibly the greatest rock band period.

07-12-2017, 01:32 PM	#9
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I love Sonic Youth... Teenage Riot is one of my favorite songs of all time. But c'mon it's Led Zeppelin. __________________ My listening habits

07-12-2017, 10:51 PM	#10
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Who votes against Led Zeppelin? __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

07-13-2017, 06:43 AM	#12
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Zeppelin just never did it for me. __________________

07-13-2017, 06:47 AM	#13
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	This does not belong here at all, but sweet lord I just wanted to watch music videos on youtube, and I guess I spent to long on there, or somehow tempted fate, or drew the wrath of some sort of malevolent cyber being... __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM. Last edited by thesloppy : 07-13-2017 at 06:48 AM.

07-13-2017, 09:14 AM	#14
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	I really dont know what to say about that video. Wow. __________________ Excuses are for wusses- Spencer Lee Punting is Winning- Tory Taylor The word is Fight! Fight! Fight! For Iowa FOFC 30 Dollar Challenge Champion-OOTP '15

07-13-2017, 12:31 PM	#15
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	So yeah, the mime dancers are weird. But the playing is top-notch. That '70's jazz-rock fusion stuff doesn't do it for a lot of folks I'm sure, but these guys are quite talented.

07-13-2017, 12:33 PM	#16
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	Surprised that Depeche Mode is leading Tool.

07-13-2017, 02:01 PM	#18
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	No band gives me douche chills like Depeche Mode does, their appeal is baffling to me. While I could understand Tool not rolling over the competition on this board, I just don't get DM even gaining enough popularity to be a recognizable name. __________________

07-13-2017, 03:49 PM	#22
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	The fact 5 people voted for Sonic Youth over Zeppelin is completely shocking. Maybe they were all pity votes. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

07-13-2017, 08:12 PM	#27
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	Tool is overwrought. __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM.

07-13-2017, 08:28 PM	#28
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Their music isn't exactly something to tap your feet to, but Tool are/were the best at what they do/did. Obviously not for everyone, especially the FOFC demographic. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

07-13-2017, 08:38 PM	#29
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	RHCP over Jackson Browne, SMH __________________ CCFL - Buffalo Bills IHOF - Houston Mustangs GML - San Diego

07-13-2017, 08:38 PM	#30
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Depeche Mode is one of my favorite bands. Not all of their songs have held up too well, IMO, but overall, I think they are underrated by this crowd. That said, you can make the argument that they're not really a classic rock band but more the new wavy synth pop type that rose up in the 80s. Like many entries in this contest, they're not entirely a spot on match for "rock act." I like Tool, too, although this vote wasn't hard for me. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

07-13-2017, 08:47 PM	#31
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	__________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-13-2017, 09:23 PM	#32
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	My favorite The Cure song:

07-13-2017, 10:02 PM	#33
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Only Cure song I really liked growing up was "Burn" from the Crow soundtrack. They were a little before my time though. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

07-13-2017, 10:09 PM	#34
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	My favorite The Cure song:

07-13-2017, 11:07 PM	#36
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Pictures of You is one of my favorite songs, any band. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

07-14-2017, 08:46 AM	#38
pbot H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Apr 2001	Led Zeppelin - can't stand them. Probably my most disliked rock band (Dave Matthews is 1a on the list). Don't care for The Who, The Rolling Stones, or The Beattles all that much, but at least each of those groups has a song or two that I like. LZ....nothing.

07-14-2017, 12:13 PM	#39
Scarecrow College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Flatlands of America	It's Friday... __________________ Post Count: Eleventy Billion - so deal with it!

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