Tournament of Rock, Rd 2, Grp 1: Prince vs. R.E.M.

Kodos · 11-11-2007, 09:27 PM

Vote for the group you would see if both were in concert.

Jas_lov · 11-11-2007, 09:58 PM

This is the only matchup where neither should win.

Mr. Wednesday · 11-11-2007, 10:38 PM

I'm in the odd position of not voting for Prince last round, but voting for them this round.

Crim · 11-11-2007, 11:40 PM

I pissed as hell that Rush is not in this spot, but I've seen Prince (Purple Rain tour) and he was sensational. Not Rush-sensational, but still great. I'm voting Prince, but I'm grumbling about the greatest three-piece in history not making it outta the first round. :hrmph:

Kodos · 11-12-2007, 10:14 AM

Bumping because this one still seems to be up for grabs.

watravaler · 11-12-2007, 11:06 AM

Prince is one of the best guitar players in the world...and probably has more talent in his left testicle than Stipe and company ever had...the musical taste on this site is questionable, at best, but what the heck, it's all subjective.

st.cronin · 11-12-2007, 11:12 AM

REM actually has a very, very good rythm section. Stipe and Buck aren't much, though.

Drake · 11-12-2007, 11:28 AM

I hate Prince.

Edit: I recognize that Prince has enormous ability, both as a performer and a songwriter. The stuff he saves for himself just hasn't ever done it for me.

Maple Leafs · 11-12-2007, 11:31 AM

"I only know three REM songs, and guess what, I don't like two of them! Oooh no, I'm not cool, I don't like REM!"

Desnudo · 11-12-2007, 12:05 PM

in through the out door

Klinglerware · 11-12-2007, 12:05 PM

Did go to see REM a couple years ago at the Mohegan. Not being a fan, most of the songs were unrecognizable, as most of the set came off of their most recent album. Every now and then they'd throw in an old hit, but Stipe was pretty snooty about it--prefacing each recognizable song with a "now we'll indulge you with an old hit" or something like that. Crowd was pretty low energy too, but that was to be expected since half the crowd was probably in their 50s and comped...

CamEdwards · 11-12-2007, 01:09 PM

I always wanted to go see R.E.M., but never had the chance. Only way I'd go see them now is if Bill Berry rejoined, which seems unlikely.

You can, however see Prince in Las Vegas, which is sad in its own way.

CU Tiger · 11-12-2007, 07:53 PM

Sad that Hendrix or Zeplin slaughetrs either one

View Poll Results: Which group would you see?
Prince	36	40.91%
R.E.M.	43	48.86%
Neither	9	10.23%
Voters: 88. You may not vote on this poll

11-11-2007, 10:38 PM	#3
Mr. Wednesday Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South Bend, IN	I'm in the odd position of not voting for Prince last round, but voting for them this round. __________________ Hattrick - Brays Bayou FC (70854) / USA III.4 Hockey Arena - Houston Aeros / USA II.1 Thanks to my FOFC Hattrick supporters - Blackout, Brillig, kingfc22, RPI-fan, Rich1033, antbacker, One_to7, ur_land, KevinNU7, and TonyR (PM me if you support me and I've missed you)

11-12-2007, 11:06 AM	#6
watravaler High School JV Join Date: Jun 2005	Prince is one of the best guitar players in the world...and probably has more talent in his left testicle than Stipe and company ever had...the musical taste on this site is questionable, at best, but what the heck, it's all subjective. Last edited by watravaler : 11-12-2007 at 11:07 AM.

11-12-2007, 11:12 AM	#7
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	REM actually has a very, very good rythm section. Stipe and Buck aren't much, though. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

11-12-2007, 11:28 AM	#8
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	I hate Prince. Edit: I recognize that Prince has enormous ability, both as a performer and a songwriter. The stuff he saves for himself just hasn't ever done it for me. Last edited by Drake : 11-12-2007 at 11:33 AM.

11-11-2007, 09:58 PM	#2
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	This is the only matchup where neither should win.

11-11-2007, 11:40 PM	#4
Crim College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2003	I pissed as hell that Rush is not in this spot, but I've seen Prince (Purple Rain tour) and he was sensational. Not Rush-sensational, but still great. I'm voting Prince, but I'm grumbling about the greatest three-piece in history not making it outta the first round. :hrmph:

11-12-2007, 10:14 AM	#5
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Bumping because this one still seems to be up for grabs.

11-12-2007, 11:31 AM	#9
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	"I only know three REM songs, and guess what, I don't like two of them! Oooh no, I'm not cool, I don't like REM!" __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

11-12-2007, 12:05 PM	#10
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	in through the out door

11-12-2007, 12:05 PM	#11
Klinglerware College Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The DMV	Did go to see REM a couple years ago at the Mohegan. Not being a fan, most of the songs were unrecognizable, as most of the set came off of their most recent album. Every now and then they'd throw in an old hit, but Stipe was pretty snooty about it--prefacing each recognizable song with a "now we'll indulge you with an old hit" or something like that. Crowd was pretty low energy too, but that was to be expected since half the crowd was probably in their 50s and comped...

11-12-2007, 01:09 PM	#12
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	I always wanted to go see R.E.M., but never had the chance. Only way I'd go see them now is if Bill Berry rejoined, which seems unlikely. You can, however see Prince in Las Vegas, which is sad in its own way. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

11-12-2007, 07:53 PM	#13
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Sad that Hendrix or Zeplin slaughetrs either one

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