Poll
Question:
OK, folks... who had the worst high school graduation year music?
This question came up in the ShoutBox... which of these lists is the worst?
My list has two Alanis Morissette songs, two Hootie and the Blowfish songs, AND "The Macarena" not once, but TWICE. It's clearly the worst.
Morph's list has Bell Biv Devoe. That alone keeps it out of the worst spot.
1998 wins for Time of Your Life (Good Riddance) by Green Day.
THE REASON KICKS ASS
NEVER FORGET! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN62PAKoBfE)
Allow me to retort. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDI9hgjc0M0&ob=av2e)
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 24, 2010, 03:20:54 PM
NEVER FORGET! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN62PAKoBfE)
I just danced my ass off.. And there's a lot to dance off.
NEVER FORGET! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeCakh3VMfE) Wait, what were we doing?
Quote from: Slaky on September 24, 2010, 03:14:37 PM
1998 wins for Time of Your Life (Good Riddance) by Green Day.
I refuse to hate Green Day. That song may well have murdered an orphan or two in its day, but I'm not hating Green Day.
Anyways, it's not on the list.
This song is, though: 10. I Don't Want to Wait, Paula Cole
Then there's all sorts of crazy songs I've never heard of by performers I never knew existed:
1. Too Close, Next
24. Body Bumpin Yippie-Yi-Yo, Public Announcement
26. I Don't Ever Want to See You Again, Uncle Sam
36. Deja Vu (Uptown Baby), Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz
94. Butta Love, Next
Lsg, Voices Of Theory, Sylk-E Fyne, K.P. and Envyi, Xscape, Lox, Inoj...
Who the fuck are these people?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 24, 2010, 03:31:31 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 24, 2010, 03:14:37 PM
1998 wins for Time of Your Life (Good Riddance) by Green Day.
I refuse to hate Green Day. That song may well have murdered an orphan or two in its day, but I'm not hating Green Day.
Anyways, it's not on the list.
This song is, though: 10. I Don't Want to Wait, Paula Cole
Then there's all sorts of crazy songs I've never heard of by performers I never knew existed:
1. Too Close, Next
24. Body Bumpin Yippie-Yi-Yo, Public Announcement
26. I Don't Ever Want to See You Again, Uncle Sam
36. Deja Vu (Uptown Baby), Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz
94. Butta Love, Next
Lsg, Voices Of Theory, Sylk-E Fyne, K.P. and Envyi, Xscape, Lox, Inoj... Who the fuck are these people?
I definitely know the Deja Vu song and I'm pretty sure you would too if you heard it. The rest? Who the fuck knows. I was too busy listening to Wu-Tang.
C'mon, I deserve some consideration here.
1. I Will Always Love You, Whitney Houston
2. Bring It On, Tag Team
3. (I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You, UB40
4. That's the Way Love Goes, Janet Jackson
5. Freak Me, Silk
6. Weak, SWV
7. If I Ever Fall In Love, Shai
8. Dreamlover, Mariah Carey
9. Rump Shaker, Wreckx-N-Effect
10. Informer, Snow
Snow and UB40 in the Top 10? Your move, TEC.
Well played, CT. But there are some I didn't mention the first time.
3. Because You Loved Me, Celine Dion
18. It's All Coming Back to Me Now, Celine Dion
5. Always Be My Baby, Mariah Carey
49. Fantasy, Mariah Carey
9. You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow, Toni Braxton
19. Change the World, Eric Clapton
25. Who Will Save Your Soul, Jewel (Morph's personal favorite)
And....
11. C'mon n' Ride It (The Train), Quad City DJ's
Whooo! Whooo!
Quote from: CT III on September 24, 2010, 04:13:32 PM
C'mon, I deserve some consideration here.
1. I Will Always Love You, Whitney Houston
2. Bring It On, Tag Team
3. (I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You, UB40
4. That's the Way Love Goes, Janet Jackson
5. Freak Me, Silk
6. Weak, SWV
7. If I Ever Fall In Love, Shai
8. Dreamlover, Mariah Carey
9. Rump Shaker, Wreckx-N-Effect
10. Informer, Snow
Snow and UB40 in the Top 10? Your move, TEC.
Wreckx-N-Effect draw a lot of water in this town, mister.
Ahh...but you fail to consider:
1. The Sign, Ace Of Base
2. I Swear, All-4-One
3. I'll Make Love to You, Boyz II Men
4. The Power of Love, Celine Dion
5. Hero, Mariah Carey
6. Stay (I Missed You) , Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories
7. Breathe Again, Toni Braxton
8. All for Love, Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart and Sting
9. All That She Wants, Ace Of Base
10. Don't Turn Around, Ace Of Base
I was going to bold a few of these, but then I realized I had bolded all ten.
Quote from: morpheus on September 24, 2010, 03:23:46 PM
Allow me to retort. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDI9hgjc0M0&ob=av2e)
Jebus that song actually reminds me of the Fall of 1990, when I was a freshman in college. The girl who lived next door to me was in a very dramatic on again/off again relationship with this big meatball roid-head on the other end of the floor who had a girlfirend that lived in the other tower. And whenever their relationship would hit the skids (which happened...oh, about once a week), she would storm back to her room, slam her door shut, and proceed to blast this album. Like I said, I lived next door to her, the dorms rooms at Northern (Grant Towers) were the size of broom closets, so yeah..it was actually pretty traumatic for me. Thanks, morph. Thanks a lot.
Quote from: PANK! on September 24, 2010, 05:19:37 PM
Thanks, morph. Thanks a lot.
Just hit him back where it hurts him the most, with the gutpunch/nutpunch 1-2 combo that is 1998's #87
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNoouLa7uxA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGj77BrEgj4
Yeah... That's a stallion.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 24, 2010, 04:31:14 PM
Well played, CT. But there are some I didn't mention the first time.
3. Because You Loved Me, Celine Dion
18. It's All Coming Back to Me Now, Celine Dion
5. Always Be My Baby, Mariah Carey
49. Fantasy, Mariah Carey
9. You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow, Toni Braxton
19. Change the World, Eric Clapton
25. Who Will Save Your Soul, Jewel (Morph's personal favorite)
And....
11. C'mon n' Ride It (The Train), Quad City DJ's
Whooo! Whooo!
Ahem.
16. Dazzey Duks, Duice
Title and artist. 3 words. All spelled wrong.
Fuck all of you for using PenFoe instead of me for 1994, just because I wasn't there.
I would just like to throw my hat in the ring, even if I'm not in the poll: http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/2007.htm
1. Irreplaceable, Beyonce
2. Umbrella, Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z
3. The Sweet Escape, Gwen Stefani Featuring Akon
4. Big Girls Don't Cry, Fergie
5. Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin'), T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc
6. Before He Cheats, Carrie Underwood
7. Hey There Delilah, Plain White T's
8. I Wanna Love You, Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg
9. Say It Right, Nelly Furtado
10. Glamorous, Fergie Featuring Ludacris
11. Don't Matter, Akon
12. Girlfriend, Avril Lavigne
1. Gangsta's Paradise, Coolio
2. Waterfalls, TLC
3. Creep, TLC
4. Kiss from a Rose, Seal
5. On Bended Knee, Boyz II Men
6. Another Night, Real McCoy
7. Fantasy, Mariah Carey
8. Take a Bow, Madonna
9. Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days), Monica
10. This Is How We Do It, Montell Jordan
Is this the game? To see how much your graduation year music sucked?
Coolio? Seal? TLC? Madonna? Mariah Carey? Monica?
If this is the game, I win, suckas.
By the way, Senior Prom theme song was "The Way You Look Tonight" by Eric Clapton, and I have my 15 year reunion tonight.
Eagerly awaiting Stu's posting here...
All I know is that CT's post above got the chorus† of "Dazzey Duks"‡ stuck in my head all day today.
And that probably gives him a bit of an edge.
Come on baby
Kick them Dazzeys‡
† Such that it is.
‡ They seriously couldn't at least get the misspellings in phonetic ballpark?
Quote from: Bort on September 25, 2010, 12:11:39 PM
Fuck all of you for using PenFoe Morpheus instead of me for 19940, just because I wasn't there.
Besides, I believe Morph nerded his way out of high school ahead of his class'd.
Quote from: PANK! on September 25, 2010, 10:19:18 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 25, 2010, 12:11:39 PM
Fuck all of you for using PenFoe Morpheus instead of me for 19940, just because I wasn't there.
Besides, I believe Morph nerded his way out of high school ahead of his class'd.
My original comment: "19940? Are you from the FUTURE?"
Turns out the strike doesn't do anything on a number with a vertical line in the middle.
Class of 1981, Ogdens...
1. Bette Davis Eyes, Kim Carnes
2. Endless Love, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
3. Good Lady of Toronto, Kenny Rogers
4. (Just Like) Starting Over, John Lennon
5. Jessie's Girl, Rick Springfield
6. Celebration, Kool and The Gang
7. Kiss On My List, Daryl Hall and John Oates
8. I Love a Rainy Night, Eddie Rabbitt
9. 9 to 5, Dolly Parton
10. Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon
11. Theme from "Greatest American Hero", Joey Scarbury
12. Morning Train (Nine to Five), Sheena Easton
13. Being With You, Smokey Robinson
14. QUEEN OF HEARTS, Juice Newton
15. Rapture, Blondie
16. A Woman Needs Love, Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio
17. The Tide Is High, Blondie
18. Just the Two of Us, Grover Washington Jr.
19. Slow Hand, Pointer Sisters
20. I Love You, Climax Blues Band
*drops mic on floor, struts off*
Quote from: Fork on September 27, 2010, 07:44:45 AM
Class of 1981, Ogdens...
1. Bette Davis Eyes, Kim Carnes
2. Endless Love, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
3. Good Lady of Toronto, Kenny Rogers
4. (Just Like) Starting Over, John Lennon
5. Jessie's Girl, Rick Springfield
6. Celebration, Kool and The Gang
7. Kiss On My List, Daryl Hall and John Oates
8. I Love a Rainy Night, Eddie Rabbitt
9. 9 to 5, Dolly Parton
10. Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon
11. Theme from "Greatest American Hero", Joey Scarbury
12. Morning Train (Nine to Five), Sheena Easton
13. Being With You, Smokey Robinson
14. QUEEN OF HEARTS, Juice Newton
15. Rapture, Blondie
16. A Woman Needs Love, Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio
17. The Tide Is High, Blondie
18. Just the Two of Us, Grover Washington Jr.
19. Slow Hand, Pointer Sisters
20. I Love You, Climax Blues Band
*drops mic on floor, struts off*
Believe it or not.
Only 3 things need to be pointed out:
a. 1977
b. Disco
c. Saturday Night Fever
But if you want the ugly details:
1. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright), Rod Stewart
2. I Just Want to Be Your Everything, Andy Gibb
3. Best of My Love, Emotions
4. Love Theme (From "A Star Is Born"), Barbra Streisand
5. Angel In Your Arms, Hot
6. I Like Dreamin', Kenny Nolan
7. Don't Leave Me This Way, Thelma Houston
8. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher, Rita Coolidge
9. Undercover Angel, Alan O'Day
10. Torn Between Two Lovers, Mary MacGregor
11. I'm Your Boogie Man, K.C. and The Sunshine Band
12. Dancing Queen, Abba
13. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, Leo Sayer
I feel lucky that I still have the ability to listen to any music at all.
Quote from: Fork on September 27, 2010, 07:44:45 AM
Class of 1981, Ogdens...
1. Bette Davis Eyes, Kim Carnes
2. Endless Love, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
3. Good Lady of Toronto, Kenny Rogers
4. (Just Like) Starting Over, John Lennon
5. Jessie's Girl, Rick Springfield
6. Celebration, Kool and The Gang
7. Kiss On My List, Daryl Hall and John Oates
8. I Love a Rainy Night, Eddie Rabbitt
9. 9 to 5, Dolly Parton
10. Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon
11. Theme from "Greatest American Hero", Joey Scarbury
12. Morning Train (Nine to Five), Sheena Easton
13. Being With You, Smokey Robinson
14. QUEEN OF HEARTS, Juice Newton
15. Rapture, Blondie
16. A Woman Needs Love, Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio
17. The Tide Is High, Blondie
18. Just the Two of Us, Grover Washington Jr.
19. Slow Hand, Pointer Sisters
20. I Love You, Climax Blues Band
*drops mic on floor, struts off*
Pic up your mic, Fork.
(Latter-day) Lennon? (Latter-day) Smokey Robinson? (Latter-day) Blondie aping black culture (x2)?
Okay... None of that's quite "great" or even all that "good." But you're still not even in the running.
Although I enjoyed #1 when it was out, I haven't heard it in years and it may actually suck...
2004
1. The Reason , Hoobastank
2. This Love , Maroon 5
3. Yeah!, Usher featuring Ludacris & Lil' Jon
4. Leave (Get Out) , JoJo I don't even remember this song. I'm pretty sure it sucked
5. She Will Be Loved , Maroon 5
6. Pieces of Me , Ashlee Simpson
7. With You , Jessica Simpson
8. The Way You Move , Outkast
9. My Immortal , Evanescence
10. My Happy Ending , Avril Lavigne
11. My Boo, Usher & Alicia Keys
12. Burn , Usher
13. Toxic , Britney Spears
14. If I Ain't Got You , Alicia Keys
15. Breakaway Kelly Clarkson
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 27, 2010, 08:34:18 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 27, 2010, 07:44:45 AM
Class of 1981, Ogdens...
1. Bette Davis Eyes, Kim Carnes
2. Endless Love, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
3. Good Lady of Toronto, Kenny Rogers
4. (Just Like) Starting Over, John Lennon
5. Jessie's Girl, Rick Springfield
6. Celebration, Kool and The Gang
7. Kiss On My List, Daryl Hall and John Oates
8. I Love a Rainy Night, Eddie Rabbitt
9. 9 to 5, Dolly Parton
10. Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon
11. Theme from "Greatest American Hero", Joey Scarbury
12. Morning Train (Nine to Five), Sheena Easton
13. Being With You, Smokey Robinson
14. QUEEN OF HEARTS, Juice Newton
15. Rapture, Blondie
16. A Woman Needs Love, Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio
17. The Tide Is High, Blondie
18. Just the Two of Us, Grover Washington Jr.
19. Slow Hand, Pointer Sisters
20. I Love You, Climax Blues Band
*drops mic on floor, struts off*
Pic up your mic, Fork.
(Latter-day) Lennon? (Latter-day) Smokey Robinson? (Latter-day) Blondie aping black culture (x2)?
Okay... None of that's quite "great" or even all that "good." But you're still not even in the running.
Juice Newton alone (even with a Dave Edmunds song) trumps all.
Quote from: Fork on September 27, 2010, 08:42:32 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 27, 2010, 08:34:18 AM
Quote from: Fork on September 27, 2010, 07:44:45 AM
Class of 1981, Ogdens...
1. Bette Davis Eyes, Kim Carnes
2. Endless Love, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
3. Good Lady of Toronto, Kenny Rogers
4. (Just Like) Starting Over, John Lennon
5. Jessie's Girl, Rick Springfield
6. Celebration, Kool and The Gang
7. Kiss On My List, Daryl Hall and John Oates
8. I Love a Rainy Night, Eddie Rabbitt
9. 9 to 5, Dolly Parton
10. Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon
11. Theme from "Greatest American Hero", Joey Scarbury
12. Morning Train (Nine to Five), Sheena Easton
13. Being With You, Smokey Robinson
14. QUEEN OF HEARTS, Juice Newton
15. Rapture, Blondie
16. A Woman Needs Love, Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio
17. The Tide Is High, Blondie
18. Just the Two of Us, Grover Washington Jr.
19. Slow Hand, Pointer Sisters
20. I Love You, Climax Blues Band
*drops mic on floor, struts off*
Pic up your mic, Fork.
(Latter-day) Lennon? (Latter-day) Smokey Robinson? (Latter-day) Blondie aping black culture (x2)?
Okay... None of that's quite "great" or even all that "good." But you're still not even in the running.
Juice Newton alone (even with a Dave Edmunds song) trumps all.
a) Juice Newton means nothing to me, old man.
b) Have you even
glanced at anyone else's list? No need to even click on any of them. Flannj alone already has you beat.
Quote from: flannj on September 27, 2010, 08:32:24 AM
Only 3 things need to be pointed out:
a. 1977
b. Disco
c. Saturday Night Fever
But if you want the ugly details:
1. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright), Rod Stewart
2. I Just Want to Be Your Everything, Andy Gibb
3. Best of My Love, Emotions
4. Love Theme (From "A Star Is Born"), Barbra Streisand
5. Angel In Your Arms, Hot
6. I Like Dreamin', Kenny Nolan
7. Don't Leave Me This Way, Thelma Houston
8. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher, Rita Coolidge
9. Undercover Angel, Alan O'Day
10. Torn Between Two Lovers, Mary MacGregor
11. I'm Your Boogie Man, K.C. and The Sunshine Band
12. Dancing Queen, Abba
13. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, Leo Sayer
I feel lucky that I still have the ability to listen to any music at all.
Counterpoint: Punk, Year One.
Quote from: Bort on September 27, 2010, 08:55:15 AM
Quote from: flannj on September 27, 2010, 08:32:24 AM
Only 3 things need to be pointed out:
a. 1977
b. Disco
c. Saturday Night Fever
But if you want the ugly details:
1. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright), Rod Stewart
2. I Just Want to Be Your Everything, Andy Gibb
3. Best of My Love, Emotions
4. Love Theme (From "A Star Is Born"), Barbra Streisand
5. Angel In Your Arms, Hot
6. I Like Dreamin', Kenny Nolan
7. Don't Leave Me This Way, Thelma Houston
8. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher, Rita Coolidge
9. Undercover Angel, Alan O'Day
10. Torn Between Two Lovers, Mary MacGregor
11. I'm Your Boogie Man, K.C. and The Sunshine Band
12. Dancing Queen, Abba
13. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, Leo Sayer
I feel lucky that I still have the ability to listen to any music at all.
Counterpoint: Punk, Year One.
The only reason I made it to 1978
Quote from: PANK! on September 25, 2010, 10:19:18 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 25, 2010, 12:11:39 PM
Fuck all of you for using PenFoe Morpheus instead of me for 19940, just because I wasn't there.
Besides, I believe Morph nerded his way out of high school ahead of his class'd.
It's true... although I did technically *graduate* in 1990, I had already been at the U of I for a year.
So, SKO and I are the only ones that graduated in the 2000s? Wow. Maybe Gil?
Chuck-- I see your 1985, and raise you one, 1986:
1. That's What Friends Are For, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Gladys Knight
2. Say You, Say Me, Lionel Richie
3. I Miss You, Klymaxx
4. On My Own, Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald
5. Broken Wings, Mr. Mister
6. How Will I Know, Whitney Houston
7. Party All The Time, Eddie Murphy
8. Burning Heart, Survivor
9. Kyrie, Mr. Mister
10. Addicted to Love, Robert Palmer
I can only listen to #10 without wanting to shove an ice pick in my ear
Other "Highlights"
31. When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Billy Ocean
39. Dancing On the Ceiling, Lionel Richie
60. We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off, Jermaine Stewart
67. Who's Johnny, El Debarge
77. Rumors, Timex Social Club
92. Spies Like Us, Paul McCartney
Quote from: thehawk on September 27, 2010, 09:21:58 AM
Chuck-- I see your 1985, and raise you one, 1986:
1. That's What Friends Are For, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Gladys Knight
2. Say You, Say Me, Lionel Richie
3. I Miss You, Klymaxx
4. On My Own, Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald
5. Broken Wings, Mr. Mister
6. How Will I Know, Whitney Houston
7. Party All The Time, Eddie Murphy
8. Burning Heart, Survivor
9. Kyrie, Mr. Mister
10. Addicted to Love, Robert Palmer
I can only listen to #10 without wanting to shove an ice pick in my ear
Other "Highlights"
31. When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Billy Ocean
39. Dancing On the Ceiling, Lionel Richie
60. We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off, Jermaine Stewart
67. Who's Johnny, El Debarge
77. Rumors, Timex Social Club
92. Spies Like Us, Paul McCartney
The Rumors knock off, "Roaches (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yygrgcOtezM)" by Bobby Jimmy & The Critters is good. But not as good as "We Like Ugly Women."
Quote from: Yeti on September 27, 2010, 09:11:58 AM
So, SKO and I are the only ones that graduated in the 2000s? Wow. Maybe Gil?
ChuckD.
Quote from: thehawk on September 27, 2010, 09:21:58 AM
Chuck-- I see your 1985, and raise you one, 1986:
1. That's What Friends Are For, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Gladys Knight
2. Say You, Say Me, Lionel Richie
3. I Miss You, Klymaxx
4. On My Own, Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald
5. Broken Wings, Mr. Mister
6. How Will I Know, Whitney Houston
7. Party All The Time, Eddie Murphy
8. Burning Heart, Survivor
9. Kyrie, Mr. Mister
10. Addicted to Love, Robert Palmer
I can only listen to #10 without wanting to shove an ice pick in my ear
Other "Highlights"
31. When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Billy Ocean
39. Dancing On the Ceiling, Lionel Richie
60. We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off, Jermaine Stewart
67. Who's Johnny, El Debarge
77. Rumors, Timex Social Club
92. Spies Like Us, Paul McCartney
No way - Broken Wings rules.
Quote from: Slaky on September 27, 2010, 10:38:23 AM
Quote from: thehawk on September 27, 2010, 09:21:58 AM
Chuck-- I see your 1985, and raise you one, 1986:
1. That's What Friends Are For, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Gladys Knight
2. Say You, Say Me, Lionel Richie
3. I Miss You, Klymaxx
4. On My Own, Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald
5. Broken Wings, Mr. Mister
6. How Will I Know, Whitney Houston
7. Party All The Time, Eddie Murphy
8. Burning Heart, Survivor
9. Kyrie, Mr. Mister
10. Addicted to Love, Robert Palmer
I can only listen to #10 without wanting to shove an ice pick in my ear
Other "Highlights"
31. When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Billy Ocean
39. Dancing On the Ceiling, Lionel Richie
60. We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off, Jermaine Stewart
67. Who's Johnny, El Debarge
77. Rumors, Timex Social Club
92. Spies Like Us, Paul McCartney
No way - Broken Wings rules.
Didnt realize you were a big fan of the e-trade babies
Quote from: thehawk on September 27, 2010, 10:55:13 AM
Quote from: Slaky on September 27, 2010, 10:38:23 AM
Quote from: thehawk on September 27, 2010, 09:21:58 AM
Chuck-- I see your 1985, and raise you one, 1986:
1. That's What Friends Are For, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Gladys Knight
2. Say You, Say Me, Lionel Richie
3. I Miss You, Klymaxx
4. On My Own, Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald
5. Broken Wings, Mr. Mister
6. How Will I Know, Whitney Houston
7. Party All The Time, Eddie Murphy
8. Burning Heart, Survivor
9. Kyrie, Mr. Mister
10. Addicted to Love, Robert Palmer
I can only listen to #10 without wanting to shove an ice pick in my ear
Other "Highlights"
31. When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Billy Ocean
39. Dancing On the Ceiling, Lionel Richie
60. We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off, Jermaine Stewart
67. Who's Johnny, El Debarge
77. Rumors, Timex Social Club
92. Spies Like Us, Paul McCartney
No way - Broken Wings rules.
Didnt realize you were a big fan of the e-trade babies
I don't hold that against Mr. Mister - he needed the money.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 27, 2010, 09:27:18 AM
Quote from: thehawk on September 27, 2010, 09:21:58 AM
Chuck-- I see your 1985, and raise you one, 1986:
1. That's What Friends Are For, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Gladys Knight
2. Say You, Say Me, Lionel Richie
3. I Miss You, Klymaxx
4. On My Own, Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald
5. Broken Wings, Mr. Mister
6. How Will I Know, Whitney Houston
7. Party All The Time, Eddie Murphy
8. Burning Heart, Survivor
9. Kyrie, Mr. Mister
10. Addicted to Love, Robert Palmer
I can only listen to #10 without wanting to shove an ice pick in my ear
Other "Highlights"
31. When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Billy Ocean
39. Dancing On the Ceiling, Lionel Richie
60. We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off, Jermaine Stewart
67. Who's Johnny, El Debarge
77. Rumors, Timex Social Club
92. Spies Like Us, Paul McCartney
The Rumors knock off, "Roaches (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yygrgcOtezM)" by Bobby Jimmy & The Critters is good. But not as good as "We Like Ugly Women."
The ones with green teeth... the ones with nappy hair... wow that brings back memories.
Quote from: flannj on September 27, 2010, 08:32:24 AM
Only 3 things need to be pointed out:
a. 1977
b. Disco
c. Saturday Night Fever
But if you want the ugly details:
1. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright), Rod Stewart
2. I Just Want to Be Your Everything, Andy Gibb
3. Best of My Love, Emotions
4. Love Theme (From "A Star Is Born"), Barbra Streisand
5. Angel In Your Arms, Hot
6. I Like Dreamin', Kenny Nolan
7. Don't Leave Me This Way, Thelma Houston
8. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher, Rita Coolidge
9. Undercover Angel, Alan O'Day
10. Torn Between Two Lovers, Mary MacGregor
11. I'm Your Boogie Man, K.C. and The Sunshine Band
12. Dancing Queen, Abba
13. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, Leo Sayer
I feel lucky that I still have the ability to listen to any music at all.
It's like the every-other-decade theory, you know? The '50s were boring, the '60s rocked, and the '70s-- Oh, my god, they obviously suck. Come on. Maybe the '80s will be radical. You know?
Quote from: PenPho on September 27, 2010, 12:22:58 PM
Quote from: flannj on September 27, 2010, 08:32:24 AM
Only 3 things need to be pointed out:
a. 1977
b. Disco
c. Saturday Night Fever
But if you want the ugly details:
1. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright), Rod Stewart
2. I Just Want to Be Your Everything, Andy Gibb
3. Best of My Love, Emotions
4. Love Theme (From "A Star Is Born"), Barbra Streisand
5. Angel In Your Arms, Hot
6. I Like Dreamin', Kenny Nolan
7. Don't Leave Me This Way, Thelma Houston
8. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher, Rita Coolidge
9. Undercover Angel, Alan O'Day
10. Torn Between Two Lovers, Mary MacGregor
11. I'm Your Boogie Man, K.C. and The Sunshine Band
12. Dancing Queen, Abba
13. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, Leo Sayer
I feel lucky that I still have the ability to listen to any music at all.
It's like the every-other-decade theory, you know? The '50s were boring, the '60s rocked, and the '70s-- Oh, my god, they obviously suck. Come on. Maybe the '80s will be radical. You know?
Stoner.
Quote from: Oleg on September 27, 2010, 12:34:04 PM
Quote from: PenPho on September 27, 2010, 12:22:58 PM
Quote from: flannj on September 27, 2010, 08:32:24 AM
Only 3 things need to be pointed out:
a. 1977
b. Disco
c. Saturday Night Fever
But if you want the ugly details:
1. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright), Rod Stewart
2. I Just Want to Be Your Everything, Andy Gibb
3. Best of My Love, Emotions
4. Love Theme (From "A Star Is Born"), Barbra Streisand
5. Angel In Your Arms, Hot
6. I Like Dreamin', Kenny Nolan
7. Don't Leave Me This Way, Thelma Houston
8. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher, Rita Coolidge
9. Undercover Angel, Alan O'Day
10. Torn Between Two Lovers, Mary MacGregor
11. I'm Your Boogie Man, K.C. and The Sunshine Band
12. Dancing Queen, Abba
13. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, Leo Sayer
I feel lucky that I still have the ability to listen to any music at all.
It's like the every-other-decade theory, you know? The '50s were boring, the '60s rocked, and the '70s-- Oh, my god, they obviously suck. Come on. Maybe the '80s will be radical. You know?
Stoner.
That's what Yeti loves about these high school girls, man. He gets older, they stay the same age.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 27, 2010, 12:47:17 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 27, 2010, 12:34:04 PM
Quote from: PenPho on September 27, 2010, 12:22:58 PM
Quote from: flannj on September 27, 2010, 08:32:24 AM
Only 3 things need to be pointed out:
a. 1977
b. Disco
c. Saturday Night Fever
But if you want the ugly details:
1. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright), Rod Stewart
2. I Just Want to Be Your Everything, Andy Gibb
3. Best of My Love, Emotions
4. Love Theme (From "A Star Is Born"), Barbra Streisand
5. Angel In Your Arms, Hot
6. I Like Dreamin', Kenny Nolan
7. Don't Leave Me This Way, Thelma Houston
8. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher, Rita Coolidge
9. Undercover Angel, Alan O'Day
10. Torn Between Two Lovers, Mary MacGregor
11. I'm Your Boogie Man, K.C. and The Sunshine Band
12. Dancing Queen, Abba
13. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, Leo Sayer
I feel lucky that I still have the ability to listen to any music at all.
It's like the every-other-decade theory, you know? The '50s were boring, the '60s rocked, and the '70s-- Oh, my god, they obviously suck. Come on. Maybe the '80s will be radical. You know?
Stoner.
That's what Yeti loves about these high school girls, man. He gets older, they stay the same age.
Why else do you think I hang around the football games? The cheerleaders, they love me.
Quote from: morpheus on September 27, 2010, 11:36:55 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 27, 2010, 09:27:18 AM
Quote from: thehawk on September 27, 2010, 09:21:58 AM
Chuck-- I see your 1985, and raise you one, 1986:
1. That's What Friends Are For, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Gladys Knight
2. Say You, Say Me, Lionel Richie
3. I Miss You, Klymaxx
4. On My Own, Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald
5. Broken Wings, Mr. Mister
6. How Will I Know, Whitney Houston
7. Party All The Time, Eddie Murphy
8. Burning Heart, Survivor
9. Kyrie, Mr. Mister
10. Addicted to Love, Robert Palmer
I can only listen to #10 without wanting to shove an ice pick in my ear
Other "Highlights"
31. When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Billy Ocean
39. Dancing On the Ceiling, Lionel Richie
60. We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off, Jermaine Stewart
67. Who's Johnny, El Debarge
77. Rumors, Timex Social Club
92. Spies Like Us, Paul McCartney
The Rumors knock off, "Roaches (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yygrgcOtezM)" by Bobby Jimmy & The Critters is good. But not as good as "We Like Ugly Women."
The ones with green teeth... the ones with nappy hair... wow that brings back memories.
There's too much funk on this message board!
Quote from: Yeti on September 27, 2010, 12:54:45 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 27, 2010, 12:47:17 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 27, 2010, 12:34:04 PM
Quote from: PenPho on September 27, 2010, 12:22:58 PM
Quote from: flannj on September 27, 2010, 08:32:24 AM
Only 3 things need to be pointed out:
a. 1977
b. Disco
c. Saturday Night Fever
But if you want the ugly details:
1. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright), Rod Stewart
2. I Just Want to Be Your Everything, Andy Gibb
3. Best of My Love, Emotions
4. Love Theme (From "A Star Is Born"), Barbra Streisand
5. Angel In Your Arms, Hot
6. I Like Dreamin', Kenny Nolan
7. Don't Leave Me This Way, Thelma Houston
8. (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher, Rita Coolidge
9. Undercover Angel, Alan O'Day
10. Torn Between Two Lovers, Mary MacGregor
11. I'm Your Boogie Man, K.C. and The Sunshine Band
12. Dancing Queen, Abba
13. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, Leo Sayer
I feel lucky that I still have the ability to listen to any music at all.
It's like the every-other-decade theory, you know? The '50s were boring, the '60s rocked, and the '70s-- Oh, my god, they obviously suck. Come on. Maybe the '80s will be radical. You know?
Stoner.
That's what Yeti loves about these high school girls, man. He gets older, they stay the same age.
Why else do you think I hang around the football games? The cheerleaders, they love me.
Yeti is trying to make this meme so tired we'll quit bringing it up. Don't let him win.
Quote from: Yeti on September 27, 2010, 08:42:06 AM
2004
4. Leave (Get Out) , JoJo I don't even remember this song. I'm pretty sure it sucked
She would've been right in your wheelhouse, duder.
QuoteJoanna Noklle Levesque (born December 20, 1990), better-known as her stage name JoJo, is an American pop and R&B singer and actress.
(http://imgur.com/DBQM6.jpg)
Quote from: powen01 on September 25, 2010, 04:02:49 PM
1. Gangsta's Paradise, Coolio
2. Waterfalls, TLC
3. Creep, TLC
4. Kiss from a Rose, Seal
5. On Bended Knee, Boyz II Men
6. Another Night, Real McCoy
7. Fantasy, Mariah Carey
8. Take a Bow, Madonna
9. Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days), Monica
10. This Is How We Do It, Montell Jordan
Is this the game? To see how much your graduation year music sucked?
Coolio? Seal? TLC? Madonna? Mariah Carey? Monica?
If this is the game, I win, suckas.
By the way, Senior Prom theme song was "The Way You Look Tonight" by Eric Clapton, and I have my 15 year reunion tonight.
Eagerly awaiting Stu's posting here...
I think we don't win, Powen. Some of these songs aren't
that bad.
I mean that Montell Jordan track sampled Slick Rick's Children's Story so... yeah.
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 01, 2010, 07:02:47 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 25, 2010, 04:02:49 PM
1. Gangsta's Paradise, Coolio
2. Waterfalls, TLC
3. Creep, TLC
4. Kiss from a Rose, Seal
5. On Bended Knee, Boyz II Men
6. Another Night, Real McCoy
7. Fantasy, Mariah Carey
8. Take a Bow, Madonna
9. Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days), Monica
10. This Is How We Do It, Montell Jordan
Is this the game? To see how much your graduation year music sucked?
Coolio? Seal? TLC? Madonna? Mariah Carey? Monica?
If this is the game, I win, suckas.
By the way, Senior Prom theme song was "The Way You Look Tonight" by Eric Clapton, and I have my 15 year reunion tonight.
Eagerly awaiting Stu's posting here...
I think we don't win, Powen. Some of these songs aren't that bad.
I mean that Montell Jordan track sampled Slick Rick's Children's Story so... yeah.
I didn't think they were all that bad either; I just thought that if I sounded confident enough in my response that I would win by default. Seriously though, I hate Madonna.
Quote from: powen01 on October 01, 2010, 09:57:14 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 01, 2010, 07:02:47 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 25, 2010, 04:02:49 PM
1. Gangsta's Paradise, Coolio
2. Waterfalls, TLC
3. Creep, TLC
4. Kiss from a Rose, Seal
5. On Bended Knee, Boyz II Men
6. Another Night, Real McCoy
7. Fantasy, Mariah Carey
8. Take a Bow, Madonna
9. Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days), Monica
10. This Is How We Do It, Montell Jordan
Is this the game? To see how much your graduation year music sucked?
Coolio? Seal? TLC? Madonna? Mariah Carey? Monica?
If this is the game, I win, suckas.
By the way, Senior Prom theme song was "The Way You Look Tonight" by Eric Clapton, and I have my 15 year reunion tonight.
Eagerly awaiting Stu's posting here...
I think we don't win, Powen. Some of these songs aren't that bad.
I mean that Montell Jordan track sampled Slick Rick's Children's Story so... yeah.
I didn't think they were all that bad either; I just thought that if I sounded confident enough in my response that I would win by default. Seriously though, I hate Madonna.
TLC ain't bad.
Quote from: Tony on October 02, 2010, 12:27:30 AM
Quote from: powen01 on October 01, 2010, 09:57:14 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 01, 2010, 07:02:47 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 25, 2010, 04:02:49 PM
1. Gangsta's Paradise, Coolio
2. Waterfalls, TLC
3. Creep, TLC
4. Kiss from a Rose, Seal
5. On Bended Knee, Boyz II Men
6. Another Night, Real McCoy
7. Fantasy, Mariah Carey
8. Take a Bow, Madonna
9. Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days), Monica
10. This Is How We Do It, Montell Jordan
Is this the game? To see how much your graduation year music sucked?
Coolio? Seal? TLC? Madonna? Mariah Carey? Monica?
If this is the game, I win, suckas.
By the way, Senior Prom theme song was "The Way You Look Tonight" by Eric Clapton, and I have my 15 year reunion tonight.
Eagerly awaiting Stu's posting here...
I think we don't win, Powen. Some of these songs aren't that bad.
I mean that Montell Jordan track sampled Slick Rick's Children's Story so... yeah.
I didn't think they were all that bad either; I just thought that if I sounded confident enough in my response that I would win by default. Seriously though, I hate Madonna.
TLC ain't bad.
Did Butthead just pour some out on the curb for Left Eye?
Quote from: Tony on October 02, 2010, 12:27:30 AM
Quote from: powen01 on October 01, 2010, 09:57:14 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 01, 2010, 07:02:47 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 25, 2010, 04:02:49 PM
1. Gangsta's Paradise, Coolio
2. Waterfalls, TLC
3. Creep, TLC
4. Kiss from a Rose, Seal
5. On Bended Knee, Boyz II Men
6. Another Night, Real McCoy
7. Fantasy, Mariah Carey
8. Take a Bow, Madonna
9. Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days), Monica
10. This Is How We Do It, Montell Jordan
Is this the game? To see how much your graduation year music sucked?
Coolio? Seal? TLC? Madonna? Mariah Carey? Monica?
If this is the game, I win, suckas.
By the way, Senior Prom theme song was "The Way You Look Tonight" by Eric Clapton, and I have my 15 year reunion tonight.
Eagerly awaiting Stu's posting here...
I think we don't win, Powen. Some of these songs aren't that bad.
I mean that Montell Jordan track sampled Slick Rick's Children's Story so... yeah.
I didn't think they were all that bad either; I just thought that if I sounded confident enough in my response that I would win by default. Seriously though, I hate Madonna.
TLC ain't bad.
THIYou a '95er too, Tone?
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 02, 2010, 08:12:38 AM
Quote from: Tony on October 02, 2010, 12:27:30 AM
Quote from: powen01 on October 01, 2010, 09:57:14 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 01, 2010, 07:02:47 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 25, 2010, 04:02:49 PM
1. Gangsta's Paradise, Coolio
2. Waterfalls, TLC
3. Creep, TLC
4. Kiss from a Rose, Seal
5. On Bended Knee, Boyz II Men
6. Another Night, Real McCoy
7. Fantasy, Mariah Carey
8. Take a Bow, Madonna
9. Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days), Monica
10. This Is How We Do It, Montell Jordan
Is this the game? To see how much your graduation year music sucked?
Coolio? Seal? TLC? Madonna? Mariah Carey? Monica?
If this is the game, I win, suckas.
By the way, Senior Prom theme song was "The Way You Look Tonight" by Eric Clapton, and I have my 15 year reunion tonight.
Eagerly awaiting Stu's posting here...
I think we don't win, Powen. Some of these songs aren't that bad.
I mean that Montell Jordan track sampled Slick Rick's Children's Story so... yeah.
I didn't think they were all that bad either; I just thought that if I sounded confident enough in my response that I would win by default. Seriously though, I hate Madonna.
TLC ain't bad.
THI
You a '95er too, Tone?
Nope. I'm an old man...'94. Some dude in my freshman year dorm loved TLC and played it all the time. Instead of driving me crazy I started to actually like it.
Quote from: Tony on October 02, 2010, 09:46:38 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 02, 2010, 08:12:38 AM
Quote from: Tony on October 02, 2010, 12:27:30 AM
Quote from: powen01 on October 01, 2010, 09:57:14 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 01, 2010, 07:02:47 PM
Quote from: powen01 on September 25, 2010, 04:02:49 PM
1. Gangsta's Paradise, Coolio
2. Waterfalls, TLC
3. Creep, TLC
4. Kiss from a Rose, Seal
5. On Bended Knee, Boyz II Men
6. Another Night, Real McCoy
7. Fantasy, Mariah Carey
8. Take a Bow, Madonna
9. Don't Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days), Monica
10. This Is How We Do It, Montell Jordan
Is this the game? To see how much your graduation year music sucked?
Coolio? Seal? TLC? Madonna? Mariah Carey? Monica?
If this is the game, I win, suckas.
By the way, Senior Prom theme song was "The Way You Look Tonight" by Eric Clapton, and I have my 15 year reunion tonight.
Eagerly awaiting Stu's posting here...
I think we don't win, Powen. Some of these songs aren't that bad.
I mean that Montell Jordan track sampled Slick Rick's Children's Story so... yeah.
I didn't think they were all that bad either; I just thought that if I sounded confident enough in my response that I would win by default. Seriously though, I hate Madonna.
TLC ain't bad.
THI
You a '95er too, Tone?
Nope. I'm an old man...'94. Some dude in my freshman year dorm loved TLC and played it all the time. Instead of driving me crazy I started to actually like it.
I'll even go so far as to say that Monica song is fucking hilarious and worthwhile just for the lolz. Who doesn't like making fun of snotty chicks.
So to sum up.
(http://girthbrooks.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/raekwon-the-chef-only-built-for-cuban-linx-2.jpg)
1995, bitches.
My 20th HS reunion is tonight. Should I print out my list and bring it, or should I expect that I'm going to be hearing it tonight regardless?
Quote from: PANK! on October 02, 2010, 11:49:35 AM
My 20th HS reunion is tonight. Should I print out my list and bring it, or should I expect that I'm going to be hearing it tonight regardless?
My guess is you have it memorized without even looking.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 24, 2010, 03:31:31 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 24, 2010, 03:14:37 PM
1998 wins for Time of Your Life (Good Riddance) by Green Day.
I refuse to hate Green Day. That song may well have murdered an orphan or two in its day, but I'm not hating Green Day.
Anyways, it's not on the list.
This song is, though: 10. I Don't Want to Wait, Paula Cole
Then there's all sorts of crazy songs I've never heard of by performers I never knew existed:
1. Too Close, Next
24. Body Bumpin Yippie-Yi-Yo, Public Announcement
26. I Don't Ever Want to See You Again, Uncle Sam
36. Deja Vu (Uptown Baby), Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz
94. Butta Love, Next
Lsg, Voices Of Theory, Sylk-E Fyne, K.P. and Envyi, Xscape, Lox, Inoj... Who the fuck are these people?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFDUwcU4S9k
That Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz song was produced by Wyclef and it sucks every form of testicle. But Lord Tarik was a member of the most underrated hip-hop group of all-time - Money Boss Players. They were like Onyx, Das Efx, Mobb Deep and the Alkoholiks all wrapped into one. Only better.
Don't believe me?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmZp5g2QVXQ
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 03, 2010, 12:34:55 PM
That Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz song was produced by Wyclef and it sucks every form of testicle. But Lord Tarik was a member of the most underrated hip-hop group of all-time - Money Boss Players. They were like Onyx, Das Efx, Mobb Deep and the Alkoholiks all wrapped into one. Only better.
Don't believe me?
Believe you?
I don't even understand what you're saying.
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 03, 2010, 12:34:55 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 24, 2010, 03:31:31 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 24, 2010, 03:14:37 PM
1998 wins for Time of Your Life (Good Riddance) by Green Day.
I refuse to hate Green Day. That song may well have murdered an orphan or two in its day, but I'm not hating Green Day.
Anyways, it's not on the list.
This song is, though: 10. I Don't Want to Wait, Paula Cole
Then there's all sorts of crazy songs I've never heard of by performers I never knew existed:
1. Too Close, Next
24. Body Bumpin Yippie-Yi-Yo, Public Announcement
26. I Don't Ever Want to See You Again, Uncle Sam
36. Deja Vu (Uptown Baby), Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz
94. Butta Love, Next
Lsg, Voices Of Theory, Sylk-E Fyne, K.P. and Envyi, Xscape, Lox, Inoj... Who the fuck are these people?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFDUwcU4S9k
That Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz song was produced by Wyclef and it sucks every form of testicle. But Lord Tarik was a member of the most underrated hip-hop group of all-time - Money Boss Players. They were like Onyx, Das Efx, Mobb Deep and the Alkoholiks all wrapped into one. Only better.
Don't believe me?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmZp5g2QVXQ
The fucking Lox were the worst. I think this was the year that rap went right down the shitter.
Quote from: Slaky on October 03, 2010, 03:21:41 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 03, 2010, 12:34:55 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 24, 2010, 03:31:31 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 24, 2010, 03:14:37 PM
1998 wins for Time of Your Life (Good Riddance) by Green Day.
I refuse to hate Green Day. That song may well have murdered an orphan or two in its day, but I'm not hating Green Day.
Anyways, it's not on the list.
This song is, though: 10. I Don't Want to Wait, Paula Cole
Then there's all sorts of crazy songs I've never heard of by performers I never knew existed:
1. Too Close, Next
24. Body Bumpin Yippie-Yi-Yo, Public Announcement
26. I Don't Ever Want to See You Again, Uncle Sam
36. Deja Vu (Uptown Baby), Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz
94. Butta Love, Next
Lsg, Voices Of Theory, Sylk-E Fyne, K.P. and Envyi, Xscape, Lox, Inoj... Who the fuck are these people?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFDUwcU4S9k
That Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz song was produced by Wyclef and it sucks every form of testicle. But Lord Tarik was a member of the most underrated hip-hop group of all-time - Money Boss Players. They were like Onyx, Das Efx, Mobb Deep and the Alkoholiks all wrapped into one. Only better.
Don't believe me?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmZp5g2QVXQ
The fucking Lox were the worst. I think this was the year that rap went right down the shitter.
It's hard to pinpoint exactly when that happened. Or if it happened. Commercial, mainstream rap was always pretty horrible - with several memorable exceptions. The underground has kept on winning every year though. If the handful of decent artists that still get radio play (The Roots, Mos Def, Common, Oukast, Jay-Z, Nas) weren't doing it for you once sampling costs went from the sublime to the ridiculous, you could point to that era as the nadir. But I had Big Pun's
Capital Punishment Pete Rock's
Soul Survivor and Lauryn Hill's
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill on HEAVY rotation that whole summer. That's just to name a couple standouts. If you want to shit down the neck of commercial hip-hop, I'll hit you with a hand towel and a spritz of cologne when you come out of the stall - feel free to grab a mint or a stick of gum too. But Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Killah Priest and Sunz of Man were just getting started in '98.
Case in point. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mos_Def_%26_Talib_Kweli_Are_Black_Star)
And I've always hated The Lox save for Jadakiss' verse on Ghostface Killah's "Run." Other than that those losers can go suck a dick and die.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pqOBRLICPOk/ReSQar7mIOI/AAAAAAAAAsM/m05Vsjjv5n4/s320/5_Photo_680.jpg)
Yes, I meant commercial, mainstream hip hop.