League 8 (Feb 2026)

7 categories · 92 submissions

Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding Black People Doing White People Music Sad Songs That Sound Happy Lost In Translation Accidentally St. Augustine What Did He Say?Songs To Die To

Song	Artist	Category	Submitted by	Votes
February Seven	The Avett Brothers	Accidentally St. Augustine	Claire	12 fionmul +2 — I’m ticked that I didn’t think of this. This is a fave and an excellent fit. And I pressure Joseph to listen to it since 2/7 is his bday hehe Joseph Harvey +2 — Yes yes yes! This is spot on. “There’s no returning to the spoils once you’ve spoiled the thought of them.” This song can so easily be read as a song of conversion. There’s really not a single line that doesn’t fit. Edward James +1 — Another perfect choice, incredibly well done. Some of the lyrics here seem tailor-made, which is even more perfect when you realize how deeply Augustine spoke to the human condition in general. SamRobertsND +1 Brad Stalcup +1 — Man this song is so freakin good. And a little cryptic, but I'll choose to interpret it in a way that jibes w/ Augustine. ared56 +1 judd.baker +1 — I have loved this song and this album for a long time, very nostalgia inducing, and this is a cool new way for me to interpret the lyrics. Awesome fit for the category shea nowicki +1 Spicey Riche +1 Regina Scime +1 Peter Seeley 0 — This would be great, except I doubt any of it was accidental.
I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger - from "1917"	Jos Slovick	Songs To Die To	Regina Scime	10 Spicey Riche +3 Peter Seeley +2 — Fantastic. shea nowicki +2 — A perfect submission. Wow. 100/10. Brad Stalcup +1 — Man, this is also a really beautiful song. Sam Ary +1 fionmul +1 Edward James +1 — I wanted to dislike this scene when it started in 1917 because it felt so out of place and sudden, but then it was so beautiful that I think they wanted it to pull you entirely out of the movie and reflect on the absurdity of it all before you're just plunged back into the chaos and nonsense. Joseph Harvey 0 — Trying way too hard Claire 0 — Feels more “memento mori” than “songs to die to” for me judd.baker -1 — I did not enjoy this version at all. And being from the 1917 soundtrack, I can only assume someone has in fact already died to this song
Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'	Charley Pride	Black People Doing White People Music	SamRobertsND	9 Peter Seeley +2 — This guy nails the category. fionmul +1 — Woah Edward James +1 — Of the country ones, this was my fave. Seems the least self-aware ared56 +1 judd.baker +1 — I think any other black artist doing country music would get passed over at best because of the undeniable black roots of country music, but Charley Pride and Nashville sound is certainly a (perhaps the) textbook example of black people doing white people music. Claire +1 — Game recognizes game Peter Staffelbach +1 — Would have bet my whole family against this dude not being white Brad Stalcup +1 — Black people playing country? Lil Nas X was not the first to do it, folks.
I Am a Rock	Simon & Garfunkel	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	judd.baker	9 Peter Seeley +3 — This fits the category to a tee and the lyrics are great. Regina Scime +2 SamRobertsND +1 — Excellent pick, we need more S&G in Music League Claire +1 — Listening to the lyrics closely this go around, I was struck by this one. It’s more bleak than I think I’d realized previously Brad Stalcup +1 — I never knew the lyrics, but it definitely sounds triumphant until you read the lyrics. Good pull. shea nowicki +1 Joseph Harvey 0 — Is this sad or stoic/dead inside ared56 0 — fionmul 0 — The guitar riff oddly reminds me of Deja Vu by Olivia Rodrigo lol The words are almost coming through too clearly for the happy song disguise to be effective but I’m so glad for a S&G submission Edward James 0 — To me this song sounds upbeat, but not happy. I have a lot of arbitrary conditions for this round, and you're gonna have to deal with them. I think the vibe here makes it clear it's not happy, truly. Spicey Riche 0 — Such a great song about a badass, but not happy enough for me.
Rust.	Mon Rovîa	Black People Doing White People Music	Brad Stalcup	8 fionmul +2 — Great. I hadn’t heard this and I like it better than crooked the road SamRobertsND +1 Edward James +1 — Great pick and deep cut, well done. ared56 +1 shea nowicki +1 Peter Staffelbach +1 Regina Scime +1 — I considered Mon Rovîa too! judd.baker 0 — I enjoyed
Thanayi	Hugh Masekela	Lost In Translation	judd.baker	8 Peter Seeley +2 — Thank you Judd. ared56 +1 Edward James +1 — Trying to get lightning to strike twice with Hugh Masekela. Not happening like before, but in a field of weak competition, this stood out for sure. Regina Scime +1 — Easy upvote Brad Stalcup +1 — Loved this one. A fusion of so many good things. What a pleasure to listen to. One of my favorites so far in all of ML Sam Ary +1 Spicey Riche +1 SamRobertsND 0 — Shoulda gona for Stimela again Claire 0 — Stimela was such a revelation that a second song by the same artist doesn’t feel like an original enough pull. But this song is fun and very different judd.baker 0 — In the spirit of being lost in translation, I actually can’t find translated lyrics for this song, although Google Translate apparently does have Xhosa. Best I can figure out is that it’s a song celebrating how beautiful his wife/girlfriend is while also making fun of her for being a picky eater. (The lyric “bunny chow” is not a failed transcription of a Xhosa word, he’s really singing about bunny chow)
Mother and Child Reunion	Paul Simon	Accidentally St. Augustine	Edward James	8 SamRobertsND +1 Brad Stalcup +1 — Man, why you gotta bring Monica into this 😭😭 This is a really good take. ared56 +1 judd.baker +1 — I loved this. Great song and interesting read of the category Claire +1 — Can’t not vote for this one, too spot on Spicey Riche +1 Sam Ary +1 Regina Scime +1 fionmul 0 — I like the vision. And love me some PS Joseph Harvey 0 — Almost
Yellow Ledbetter	Pearl Jam	What Did He Say?	ared56	8 Peter Seeley +2 — Couldn't understand a word he says, but we surely had a mighty fine time. SamRobertsND +1 Edward James +1 — What's concerning about Eddie Vedder is that sometimes it seems he doesn't know what he's doing. But he has to know.......right? Brad Stalcup +1 — Really enjoyed this one and could also not understand it at all. Upvote. Joseph Harvey +1 Sam Ary +1 — Decipherable in some aspects. judd.baker +1 — Pearl Jam/grunge in general is a great shout for this category. They all sound like this. fionmul 0 — I can understand too many of the words Claire 0 — Quite unintelligible. Too obvious a choice, however, to make my top 4
Louie Louie	Kingsmen	What Did He Say?	shea nowicki	8 Sam Ary +2 — Undecipherable in many places ared56 +1 fionmul +1 — Yep this is hard to understand And I dont despise the song Edward James +1 — I truly didn't understand a single word other than the title names. Claire +1 — What the hell is he saying (I’ve known of this song but never known any of its lyrics besides “Louie Louie oh baby.” Now I realize why) Joseph Harvey +1 — Pharaoh pharaoh Ooh baby let my people go Yeah yeah yeah yeah Regina Scime +1 shea nowicki 0 — I totally misunderstood the category and am resigned (dare I say hoping) that I will receive all the downvotes. Rooting for 12 - let's see if I can do it hahahah
Hips Don't Lie (feat. Wyclef Jean)	Shakira, Wyclef Jean	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	Claire	7 Regina Scime +1 — Yeah I can see it SamRobertsND +1 — Never won't be an upvote for most categories. Spicey Riche +1 — Shakira is amazing. Can’t go wrong with hauntingly weird yet beautiful voice. Brad Stalcup +1 — Didn't want to upvote this one, but i had no control over my body when i was listening. NO FIGHTING judd.baker +1 — This should be played at everyone’s wedding shea nowicki +1 ared56 +1 fionmul 0 — I like the medieval version better personally Joseph Harvey 0 — Seems basic and obvious. Not a terrible song though Edward James 0 — Banger, but too obvious
Do You Love Me	The Contours	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	Brad Stalcup	7 Regina Scime +1 fionmul +1 Joseph Harvey +1 — Hard to argue. Also pretty good submission for next round Spicey Riche +1 — Ironically my dancing is the biggest obstacle to my wife loving me. judd.baker +1 Claire +1 — It’s a classic. It makes me want to dance more than almost every other song on this playlist. It gets my vote Peter Staffelbach +1 Edward James 0 — A classic and would fit, but just outside the top for me
Alright	Darius Rucker	Black People Doing White People Music	Claire	7 Claire: NB: the biggest hit of the Darius Rucker country arc was Wagon Wheel, which is literally a white person song. But I felt like it was more in the spirit of the round to submit a Darius original SamRobertsND +1 ared56 +1 Joseph Harvey +1 — You would never even kind of guess this was a black guy. Mission success shea nowicki +1 Peter Staffelbach +1 — Compelled by the Spirit Regina Scime +1 — I also considered Darius Rucker… kudos Brad Stalcup +1 — Doesn't really get whiter than country pop rock. A solid pick. fionmul 0 — I almost submitted him but felt almost too obvious. Edward James 0 — Banger but he knows what he’s doing. I feel like a Hootie and The Blowfish song would have been better too judd.baker 0 — It’s a very good submission. Playlist would not be complete without a Darius Rucker track. Just got beat out by some deeper cuts
Angel Band	The Stanley Brothers, The Clinch Mountain Boys	Songs To Die To	Brad Stalcup	7 Joseph Harvey +2 — Would harmonize to this with my dying breath ared56 +1 Peter Seeley +1 — Very folksy, Americana, yet authentic. Dig it. Regina Scime +1 judd.baker +1 — A++. My favorite submission on the list. Instantly painted a picture as soon as that opening chord progression started. Sam Ary +1 — Tried submitting this but this person already did, good choice. Edward James 0 — Good submission but do
Save Tonight	Eagle-Eye Cherry	Black People Doing White People Music	ared56	6 fionmul +1 — 🤘🏼 I like SamRobertsND +1 — Nails it Edward James +1 — Perfect pick. Would never in a million years have guessed this guy wasn’t white. Also very spiritually white type of song Claire +1 — Once again: hell yeah Peter Seeley +1 Peter Staffelbach +1 — Mmmm feeling so white judd.baker 0 — resisting the urge to begin “is Eagle-Eye Cherry black?” discourse Joseph Harvey 0 — Unmemorable, underwhelming
Semi-Charmed Life	Third Eye Blind	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	Brad Stalcup	6 Peter Seeley +1 — Fits category and is well done SamRobertsND +1 — Wonderful Joseph Harvey +1 — Masterful read Edward James +1 — Again, a perfect song. Doesn't get better than this. Should be in a time capsule of the 90s. Similar to Hey Ya, you can hear the whole thing, and never even think about the actual lyrics. Claire +1 — It’s just such a phenomenal fit for the category, not to mention an incredible song. Would’ve submitted it myself if I hadn’t been beaten to the punch. A part of me thinks that if this really is the same one everyone else wanted to submit, maybe it’s too obvious a choice. But it’s too perfect not to vote Spicey Riche +1
一翦梅	Fei Yu-ching	Lost In Translation	SamRobertsND	6 Joseph Harvey +2 — Before I even realized what this was, the first second had already locked in my vote Edward James +1 — I am mad that I have to vote for this. Seems too obvious among this group. But it's viral for a reason. Regina Scime +1 — For the memory… fionmul +1 — i mean... yeah ofc but the original by Baker Judd is better Sam Ary +1 Peter Seeley 0 — Like it. Claire 0 — This is pleasant judd.baker 0 — Too easy
Hungry Heart	Bruce Springsteen	Accidentally St. Augustine	SamRobertsND	6 Peter Seeley +2 fionmul +1 — This is so good too! And I love Bruce Edward James +1 — Also wanted this to work so badly, but it just doesn’t totally fit beyond the “hungry heart” concept. The rest of it…. Wait never mind. I’m reasoning my way into it. The part about him leaving his wife and child made me think of Augustine, leaving his partner and child to devote his life to God. So then the rest of the song didn’t fit. But if you read it as just recognizing the Hunger of the heart Eavan, amen the brokenness, then it really does fit. judd.baker +1 — flawless. Great pick Sam Ary +1 Joseph Harvey 0 — Yes, this is a core Augustine theme. But there’s really just one line in this that connects. Claire 0 — This is accurate for sure. Less about Augustine himself and more about a universal phenomenon that he articulated. Perfectly valid read but didn’t quite make podium for me
Lonesome Valley	The Fairfield Four	Songs To Die To	Sam Ary	6 Regina Scime +2 Peter Seeley +1 — The goods. Brad Stalcup +1 — Another O Brother song, eh? (Mine played during the credits, I believe). A great movie to meditate on death. But this song speaks: death is not something someone else can do for you; you've got to go through it yourself (and hopefully in right relationship with the Lord). And for that reason I find it really appropriate. Joseph Harvey +1 — Just a little on the nose, but this is so good fionmul +1 judd.baker 0 — This is a great song but I don’t feel compelled to upvote submissions that are this overtly about death Claire 0 — This works so perfectly in the movie scene but I feel like that’s largely because it fits the movie’s particular genre and tone and it’s hard for me to see it working in a more general way. Memento mori for sure but I don’t feel like the song screams “soundtrack for death” outside the context of the movie Edward James 0 — Good for a movie scene (like the movie scene it's from) but I read this theme as songs I would die to, and this doesn't seem very comforting lol
Rebbe Eli-Melekh - Live	Karsten Troyke, Gennadij Desatnik	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	judd.baker	5 Peter Seeley +2 — All I understood was "gramaphone" but that's ok. The accordions speak to my heart SamRobertsND +1 — I could see Richard being Jewish. Edward James +1 — Given that there was a french pop song played that the entire Storey Family had a choreographed dance to, this fits in a weird way for me. Spicey Riche +1 — Don’t know what this is, but I love it. Sam Ary +1 Regina Scime 0 — question… why? Brad Stalcup 0 — I mean this song goes hard, but I don't think it's the best for a wedding reception. judd.baker 0 — I submitted this on the strength of the very danceable opening instrumental, but I committed a Music League cardinal sin by not listening to the song again before submitting and I forgot how long it is Claire -1 — Sorry I didn’t realize this round was “Songs Peter Seeley should have played at his wedding”
My Eyes Don't Cry	Stevie Wonder	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	Edward James	5 Edward James: LET’S HUSTLE Regina Scime +1 — STEVIE fionmul +1 Joseph Harvey +1 — Pretty good. Spicey Riche +1 — Stevie is king! judd.baker +1 — Beautiful SamRobertsND 0 — Meh Brad Stalcup 0 — thematically and musically appropriate. Claire 0 — I started out thinking I was gonna dig this, and the song is definitely cool, but it felt too long, almost as if the dance floor energy would die eventually
MMMBop	Hanson	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	Claire	5 SamRobertsND +1 — Wow, this really nails it. Memento Mori. ared56 +1 — How dare you steal my selection for either “what did he say” or “songs to die to” fionmul +1 — This is one of the stronger submissions imo Edward James +1 — This is the only one of the ones I had heard where I had no idea it was a sad song. To be fair, that's mostly because you can't understand a single thing they're saying. But, I would never have guessed for many reasons. It wins the vote easily. Brad Stalcup +1 Joseph Harvey 0 — No song that is 90% obnoxious nonsense words could be that sad judd.baker 0 — Indeed I just assumed this song was about something happy and never paid any attention to the lyrics Spicey Riche 0 — Awesome happy song that I don’t find that sad.
You Are My Sunshine	Norman Blake	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	ared56	5 Joseph Harvey +2 — This is it. The heartbreak is palpable and it manages to make the sweetness, which could otherwise be happy, intensify the sadness. Masterful fionmul +2 — Oof good one “Songs that people sing to babies that are morbid” is its own category within this lowkey Claire +1 — Yeah, okay, this one is a good fit Regina Scime +1 Peter Seeley 0 — I think yearny songs aren't quite the vibe SamRobertsND 0 — The romance songs don't impress me Edward James 0 — A great pick I just liked others more. I feel like people know this is sad but they forget anyway, which is a good hallmark for the round. judd.baker 0 — Does not sound happy (except maybe the chorus) Brad Stalcup 0 — I'm not sure this one sounds happy. shea nowicki -1
街のドルフィン	Kingo Hamada	Lost In Translation	Claire	5 SamRobertsND +1 — City Pop gets the Sammy vote this time around. Joseph Harvey +1 — The Japanese really know how to do this kind of thing. The bongos are an interesting addition to this Edward James +1 — Now that's smooth! shea nowicki +1 Brad Stalcup +1 — Diggin it. Strong suspicion this is Eddie. fionmul +1 — groovy Peter Staffelbach -1
Panorama	Plums	What Did He Say?	judd.baker	5 ared56 +1 SamRobertsND +1 Edward James +1 — Mmmmm that's good millennial slop. No idea what they're talking about but I love it. Brad Stalcup +1 — I was tapping my foot while listening to this song. Couldn't understand a word. Claire +1 — Supremely unintelligible. Well done fionmul 0 — Yeah idk what they’re saying and Spotify didn’t have lyrics which is honestly a good strat Sam Ary 0 — Decipherable.
My Way - 2008 Remastered	Frank Sinatra	Songs To Die To	judd.baker	5 ared56 +1 Joseph Harvey +1 — Theme didn’t say anything about “songs you ought to die to” Sam Ary +1 Spicey Riche +1 Edward James +1 — I know it's fun and trendy to point out the individualistic read of this song, but that's not the only read of it imo. I do think there's a very real sense in it of the pride of feeling you've done what you could and you did it in a way you can look back on without shame, etc. I think this is a fine choice. Peter Seeley 0 — I wanted to give this a vote just to make Brad mad. Brad Stalcup 0 — Songs NOT to die to. The song is undeniably a bop though. Claire 0 — Brad ragebait? This could for sure work as a death song, but like, for a villain or mafia boss? fionmul 0 — Second downvote would be here
Low (feat. T-Pain)	Flo Rida, T-Pain	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	Regina Scime	4 Regina Scime: There is a fair chance that this was actually played, but it seems like something Spicy Rich would get DOWN to at his own wedding fionmul +1 SamRobertsND +1 — Easiest upvote ever. Very much in the spirit of my own submission. shea nowicki +1 Claire +1 — Yes it was actually played, and I can’t say I remember Rich getting down to it but I can see it. ared56 +1 Joseph Harvey 0 — Seems way too obvious. Has this ever not been played at a wedding Edward James 0 — A classic and a good choice. Was not played, but also doesn't rise to the top. Spicey Riche 0 — Wrong. Terrible choice of a stupid song. Sam Ary -1
You're the Voice	John Farnham	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	Spicey Riche	4 Edward James +2 — This is deep Richard knowledge. And also I forgot how incredibly great this song is. I must reward. Brad Stalcup +1 — The real ones know. Excellent pick. ared56 +1 Regina Scime 0 — Lowkey, the transition from the Walton to this song SLAPPED SamRobertsND 0 — Awesome song for a Disney credits. Joseph Harvey 0 — Good but is it hype enough? judd.baker 0 — I forgot this song existed and I can’t quite explain why but I enjoyed hearing it here Claire 0 — How do you dance to this? I guess maybe you just stand in the dance floor and scream lyrics and somehow that’s cathartic for you?
Two-Way Mirror	Loathe	Black People Doing White People Music	Joseph Harvey	4 judd.baker +1 — This is absolutely what I had envisioned with this category Claire +1 — Hell yeah Regina Scime +1 Brad Stalcup +1 — It's good you're self-aware, Joseph. fionmul 0 — I see the vision I just dont share it. SamRobertsND 0 — Yes white people genre but unfortunately the song sucks Edward James 0 — I liked this one a lot, but in the indie-eque strain, it’s beaten by the TV on the Radio song
Will Do	TV On The Radio	Black People Doing White People Music	judd.baker	4 SamRobertsND +1 Edward James +1 — This was great, and I’ve heard of this band a lot but never had heard them. Wouldn’t have known and it’s a good example of a very stereotypically white genre ared56 +1 Claire +1 — This is a cool pull because it is doing a very specific type of millennialcore white person music Joseph Harvey 0 — I was not sold initially but ended up quite enjoying this. Rough around the edges but some cool ideas Brad Stalcup 0 — Definitely shocked to learn that this is a black singer. Alternative is a pretty white genre.
Hey Ya!	Outkast	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	fionmul	4 ared56 +1 Edward James +1 — The archetypal submission. I think this fits in a particular way because it's self aware. Literally critiquing that you can make a beat so good people ignore the message, or, as they say "Y'all don't want to hear me, you just wanna dance." judd.baker +1 — This is a brilliant submission. The very first listen sort of made me do a double take because I was confused what it was doing on this playlist, has to be rewarded. shea nowicki +1 Peter Seeley 0 — I couldn't hear the sad lyrics over the "yaAaAaAaA" SamRobertsND 0 — Starts strong but the end ruins it for this category Joseph Harvey 0 — Not especially happy sounding fionmul 0 — There’s a version of this from The Voice Holland that she sings it sadly too. I recommend. Claire 0 — I feel like this is the obvious example of this category that everyone knows about, and therefore I have deemed it too obvious for a vote even though it’s a generational track Brad Stalcup 0 — The quintessence of this kind of song. But I'm afraid it's too obvious.
La Mer - Live	Julio Iglesias	Lost In Translation	Peter Seeley	4 Joseph Harvey +1 — Didn’t know this song was originally in French. It’s a great tune and this rendition sounds great shea nowicki +1 Claire +1 — I was today years old when I learned this was originally a French song. Submitting a Spanish guy singing a French song that is perhaps best known in English is a fun bit. judd.baker +1 — Wow this is good stuff. Spanish singer performing an English song in French. Lost in translation truly. Amazing shout Peter Staffelbach +1 SamRobertsND 0 — Very good, probably 5th vote. Misses the vote just because I was already so familiar with it. Edward James 0 — Sorry, found this very boring Brad Stalcup 0 — love the jazzy elevator-music-esque organ playing in the background of this one. Hate his vibrato though. Bass line is killer. Sam Ary -1
Hoppípolla	Sigur Rós	Lost In Translation	Joseph Harvey	4 SamRobertsND +1 — I loved this so much! Truly excellent. ared56 +1 shea nowicki +1 Sam Ary +1 Edward James 0 — Sorry, found this very boring Claire 0 — I feel like this is the music Jharvey would make if he were Icelandic Brad Stalcup 0 — This sounds like it belongs at the end of How to Train your Dragon or something. As the credits roll I can see this song. But grainy/whiny vocals never does much for me. judd.baker 0 — Icelandic is a great pull but this song was too long and too slow for me to really get into
Alles neu	Peter Fox	Lost In Translation	Peter Staffelbach	4 Spicey Riche +3 Claire +1 — I was hooked by the strings at the beginning, which were intensely reminiscent of a fall out boy song I love. The song went on to sound…not that much like fall out boy but it’s still cool judd.baker +1 — Bonus thank you for this amazing submission to the category of “songs I should sing for karaoke” SamRobertsND 0 — Sorry, Alex, Peter Fox isn't that good Joseph Harvey 0 — Singing in German always sounds gimmicky to me. Even for Germans Edward James -1 — Sorry, but something about German's trying to do hip hop strikes me as deeply deeply unacceptable. I was angry listening to this.
Love Is Eternal Sacred Light	Paul Simon	Accidentally St. Augustine	Regina Scime	4 Regina Scime: The line “that don’t sound like my music to me” is especially Augustinian, since he struggled with the concept of music and its use Peter Seeley +1 shea nowicki +1 Spicey Riche +1 Sam Ary +1 fionmul 0 — Double PS! This was cool Edward James 0 — Don’t really see the match here with this one. Brad Stalcup 0 — Eh, This isn't really accidentally St. Augustine. It's pretty intentionally theological. Joseph Harvey 0 — Little vague to fit the theme. It’s impressive that Paul Simon doesn’t sound totally past his sell by date in 2011 Claire 0 — The hook is giving Augustine but the rest of the song not so much? It feels like there are a few lines that are spoken from the pov of God? Idk. Didn’t quite land for me and was eclipsed by the other Paul Simon submission
Miracles	Insane Clown Posse	Accidentally St. Augustine	Peter Seeley	4 Peter Seeley: Cf. Augustines sermon on the Wedding at Cana and other commentaries of his on nature and miracles. SamRobertsND +1 Brad Stalcup +1 — "F****n magnets how do they work?" -Augustine, Probably Upvote for creativity and cleverness ared56 +1 — Voted despite the comment. Claire +1 — Made me think of the part in city of God where he talks about salamanders who live in fire. Also “Music is all magic You can't even hold it It's just there in the air Pure motherfucking magic” is basically just a line from book X of the confessions fionmul 0 — Didn’t make the cut in this bunch Edward James 0 — I’m going to assume there’s some sort of Augustinian thing that relates to this that I just don’t know about. Because it’s a very fun choice. Joseph Harvey 0 — Can’t comment on how great of a read this is but I get a kick out of the song. judd.baker 0 — Kinda clever, I especially enjoy really tonally discordant/unexpected picks for these rounds. That said, I apologize for not being an Augustinian scholar but the deeper cut reference didn’t hit as hard for me
Now We Are Free	Hans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt, Lisa Gerrard, Gavin Greenaway, The Lyndhurst Orchestra	What Did He Say?	Regina Scime	4 Regina Scime: Try looking up what language this is… fionmul +3 — I was back and forth but by definition the lyrics are indecipherable and also love the song and this film so I shall reward And defend it from the haters SamRobertsND +1 shea nowicki +1 Sam Ary +1 — Undecipherable because it’s not a real language. Edward James 0 — Guys we were very very clear that it had to be English Brad Stalcup 0 — I mean it's cool, and kinda gimmicky which I usually go for. But I think it misses the point of the round. Claire 0 — I imagine this will get a lot of downvotes for not being English so I’m not gonna pile on. It’s a cool song tho Joseph Harvey 0 — Not in English, instant DQ ared56 -1 Peter Seeley -1 — A brilliant song, with clear vocals and meaning. The fact that the language is constructed does not make it "unintelligible". Alas, like Commodus , I must give the thumbs down to this noble work.
Ecstasy	Rusted Root	What Did He Say?	Spicey Riche	4 SamRobertsND +1 Brad Stalcup +1 — Really fun song. Couldn't understand a word. Joseph Harvey +1 — Bang on judd.baker +1 — I liked this. Sort of classic “he’s not trying to sound indecipherable, it just is” fionmul 0 — Understandable compared to most Edward James 0 — Congratulations, we are the first people in the history of the world to ever listen to another Rusted Root song Claire 0 — Somewhat intelligible. I can clearly understand most of the chorus including the song title Sam Ary 0 — Decipherable.
Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op. 71, Act 2: No. 14a, Pas de deux. Andante maestoso	Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Simon Rattle, Berliner Philharmoniker	Songs To Die To	fionmul	4 SamRobertsND +1 Brad Stalcup +1 — Beautifully selected. Claire +1 — Epic. Never thought of this as a death song before but I see the vision Edward James +1 — I have a deep affinity and nostalgia for the Nutcracker, having seen it so many times and been in it once. I listen to it around Christmas each year. This is something that would make me feel right if the end was nigh. Peter Seeley 0 — This reminds me that I need to listen to more Tchaikovsky. Very beautiful. Unfortunately there were many other strong contenders. fionmul 0 — That sort of moment transcends words to me
Crank That (Soulja Boy)	Soulja Boy	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	SamRobertsND	3 fionmul +1 Edward James +1 — Richard will disagree, but the millennial contingent would have rocked with this Sam Ary +1 shea nowicki +1 ared56 +1 Spicey Riche 0 — Crank that?! This song sucked in middle school and it sucks now. Brad Stalcup 0 — Fond memories of 9th grade homecoming on this one. Claire 0 — I love this song but this just doesn’t strike me as a particularly Richard core dance (like eg the Wobble does). I’d love to be proven wrong though Joseph Harvey -1 — Would Richard get down to this? Perhaps. But I just cannot Peter Seeley -1
Listen to the Music	The Doobie Brothers	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	shea nowicki	3 Joseph Harvey +2 — Anyone with taste would get down to this Sam Ary +1 Peter Staffelbach +1 Regina Scime 0 — Love this song, but not sure if it’s Rich… SamRobertsND 0 — Wasn't this already submitted in an older league? Edward James 0 — Meh - not for the category Brad Stalcup 0 — A great song, but not a great wedding reception song. Claire 0 — This just doesn’t feel like a song I’d dance to at a wedding. Maybe rich would? Idk fionmul -1
Zou Bisou Bisou - From "Retrospective: The Music Of Mad Men" Soundtrack	Jessica Paré	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	Peter Staffelbach	3 Peter Seeley +1 judd.baker +1 — Good pull shea nowicki +1 SamRobertsND 0 — Cultured, aren't we??? Joseph Harvey 0 — This is a cute and fun song but I can’t picture Richard getting down to it Edward James 0 — No, but you have just identified the opening title scroll song for Wes Anderson's "Friends in the Bend". Eddie, departing from Hangar shed, rides his road bike slowly through various South Bend locales. We pass Joe Torma, in the Club Blue backyard, minutely trimming leaves on the various plants flowering from Cynthia the aquatic tower garden. The rectory, a car on blocks. Top down angle over the car, one after another Chris, then Corey, then Judd, then George, then Teddy, then Gabe on rolling boards each pop their heads out from underneath. Along the riverwalk, Brad and Richard emerge in scuba gear with treasure chest in hand. The Fort, Sammy and Joseph moving furniture inside while Shea, Regina, and Fiona sip lemonade on the porch wearing oversized sunglasses. It writes itself. Claire 0 — I do not see the vision, sorry
Cult of Personality	Living Colour	Black People Doing White People Music	Edward James	3 judd.baker +1 — Never heard this song before but I enjoyed, and this is definitely in line with what I had in mind for this category Peter Seeley +1 Joseph Harvey +1 — Zeppelin worship classic rock slop is extremely white. The fact that the vocals sound slightly black is a nice twist Brad Stalcup +1 — EXCELLENT PICK. Shocked this is a black band. shea nowicki -1
Volga Boat Song	Paul Robeson	Black People Doing White People Music	Peter Seeley	3 judd.baker +1 — Inspired read of the category Joseph Harvey +1 — Straightforward and great read Regina Scime +1 — I considered submitted a black opera singer singing a Western aria… this fits the theme! fionmul 0 — 😲 pretty Edward James 0 — Just missed, my 5th choice. I think it literally just being a “white ethnic” song is too on point Claire 0 — This is very cool. I envisioned this category as being white people music that was made/written by black people, and this isn’t quite that, but I think it’s a valid alternative read Brad Stalcup 0 — I'm not sure I'd call this "white people music" ... could easily be a AfAm. spiritual.
Little Secrets	Passion Pit	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	SamRobertsND	3 Edward James +1 — Perfect submission, stolen from me. Congrats Sammy. Truly one of the best songs of the 2010s. I used to listen to this on repeat in my dorm senior year. To me, this song is like Jimmy Johns. Sometimes you think you don't want it, but then as soon as you take the first bite, you realize you were wrong. I have never listened to this without enjoying it. Claire +1 — Feels like an Eddie pick? This was perhaps the one this round I was most surprised by—that is, I really hadn’t ever listened to the lyrics carefully so I had no idea how sad it was Spicey Riche +1 Peter Seeley 0 — Fits category. Good beat Joseph Harvey 0 — Lyrics are not sad enough judd.baker 0 — Does not sound distinctly happy. However Eddie you never fail to remind me of totally forgotten songs I used to hear on Atlanta’s mid-2010s alternative rock radio station, and for that I thank you Brad Stalcup 0 — Didn't much care for the song, but definitely fits the bill. Just ran out of votes.
Run-Around	Blues Traveler	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	Edward James	3 judd.baker +1 Brad Stalcup +1 — Excellent pick Spicey Riche +1 — Any Blues Traveler song will get me vote no matter the round. SamRobertsND 0 — I'm assuming Judd is responsible for this Gen X slop Edward James 0 — I have heard this song maybe 100+ times and it was only deep in my review for this round that it even hit me that it's actually sad. Obvious on a re-listen, but I think that's what makes it great. You don't even care enough to notice, because it's so happy-sounding.
Tunak Tunak Tun	Daler Mehndi	Lost In Translation	Edward James	3 Edward James: Simply for your own enjoyment, I recommend watching the music video SamRobertsND +1 Peter Seeley +1 — Actually unironically enjoyed this. Brad Stalcup +1 — Man this song slaps. Sam Ary +1 Edward James 0 — My own song was my fave by far. Not sure why but this was one of my least favorite playlists. Regina Scime 0 — The video was EVERYTHING, but not quite enough for an upvote Claire 0 — I imagine that if I were at a party this would absolutely make me want to get down on the dance floor. But I can’t say it fully lands on its own fionmul 0 — I think I have heard this; it's p fire judd.baker 0 — Cute but too obvious Joseph Harvey -1 — What began as an amusing novelty ended as musical torture
Bim Bom	João Gilberto	Lost In Translation	Sam Ary	3 Sam Ary: So catchy shea nowicki +1 Regina Scime +1 — Love this vibe!! judd.baker +1 — I will always upvote Brazilian music SamRobertsND 0 — "So catchy" Really? Joseph Harvey 0 — Bing bom bin bin bing bong bong Edward James 0 — Sorry, found this very boring Claire 0 — This was pleasant but didn’t wow me enough to garner a vote Brad Stalcup 0 — Meh. Nothing special.
Suis-moi - French Version	Hans Zimmer, Camille	Lost In Translation	Regina Scime	3 Brad Stalcup +1 — This song definitely should have been in ratatouille or something. fionmul +1 — delightful Peter Staffelbach +1 SamRobertsND 0 — This ain't it, chief Joseph Harvey 0 — French is such a cute language Edward James 0 — Sorry, found this very boring Claire 0 — This was cute and fun but imo the correct pick for “song by Camille from an animated movie” would be Le Festin from Ratatouille
Starting Over	Trampled by Turtles	Accidentally St. Augustine	ared56	3 fionmul +1 — I really liked this shea nowicki +1 Spicey Riche +1 Edward James 0 — Very close on this one Alex, just beaten out by my top four Brad Stalcup 0 — Cool song, but didn't see any Augustine in here. Joseph Harvey 0 — This is just much easier to read as a breakup song than Augustine vibes Claire 0 — This was one of the more loosely Augustinian submissions imo. I liked the song well enough though
First Day of My Life	Bright Eyes	Accidentally St. Augustine	shea nowicki	3 Edward James +1 — This is probably the most “on theme” lyrically and I have to reward that, even though I don’t particularly like the song. Great find Joseph Harvey +1 — I was going back and forth on this. I’ve concluded it’s almost but not quite. Good pull still Regina Scime +1 — So incredibly on point fionmul 0 — I have to like the song. Sorry. I can’t see past the vocals. Brad Stalcup 0 — A great Tolle Lege song. ared56 0 — judd.baker 0 — This song strikes me as more generically “accidentally about Jesus” than accidentally about Augustine Claire 0 — I see the vision and obviously all human love images the love God has for us but I feel like this is a bit too clearly about a human couple to work for me
Gold	Kiiara	What Did He Say?	fionmul	3 fionmul: if i ever did shrooms id play this during ared56 +1 shea nowicki +1 Claire +1 — Some of the lyrics are intelligible but the utter incomprehensibility of that opening hook earned a vote from me Spicey Riche +1 fionmul 0 — 👑🦷 Peter Seeley 0 — I feel gay just listening to this (and not in a fun way). Alas, I don't have enough down votes. Brad Stalcup 0 — Far too decipherable. Joseph Harvey 0 — This is just chopped vocals as a stylistic effect - I’m going to count that as missing the point Sam Ary 0 — Decipherable. Edward James -1 — This is....very decipherable. What are we doing yall
Breezeblocks	alt-J	What Did He Say?	Claire	3 Spicey Riche +2 Peter Seeley +1 Brad Stalcup +1 — alt-J is an easy upvote in this category. fionmul 0 — I once heard someone say that alt-J is what people who dont like 21 pilots hear when they listen to 21P haha Yeah this is hard to understand but I dont like it Edward James 0 — I almost submitted an alt-J song. They're a good pick, but I was able to get like half of this, so others beat it. Joseph Harvey 0 — Weird. I don’t hate it Sam Ary 0 — Decipherable. shea nowicki -1
Gardening At Night	R.E.M.	What Did He Say?	SamRobertsND	3 Edward James +1 — Wonderful to not have any idea what sort of nonsense REM was whinging on about in this song. Maybe my fave REM song because I on had to hear it and not understand it. shea nowicki +1 judd.baker +1 — I am so delighted to see R.E.M. here. In addition to being a great song, this one and almost everything on their first EP and full record could work for this category. Michael Stipe had a magic skill for murky songwriting. I’ve known this song for probably 20 years and I still, to this day, do not know all the words. Never looked them up. Maybe never will. It’s like a beautiful piece of just-barely-discernible nonsense that I can happily mumble along to. fionmul 0 — The words are too quiet but not thatttt unclear Brad Stalcup 0 — I feel like a big part of the reason you can't hear this one is b/c of bad mixing, not because of mumbly singer. Claire 0 — Moderately unintelligible but not the worst offender. You can definitely make out the title of the song Joseph Harvey 0 — This has a cool 70s prog vibe! Sam Ary 0 — Decipherable.
Come On Eileen - Single Edit	Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland	What Did He Say?	Edward James	3 Peter Seeley +1 — I don't ever remember it being so bad on the radio. Truly mumblesome. Absolutely terrible vocal clarity. Love it. shea nowicki +1 — Okay this actually got me haha... I was not pleased to see this on the playlist and then totally understood as I listened!! Great pull. Claire +1 — This isn’t the most unintelligible of the bunch but it surprised me the most—in the sense that I’ve heard this song a million times but only just realized that I had absolutely zero idea what the words of the verses were. Like if you asked me to start singing the song from the beginning I simply wouldn’t be able to make anything more than gibberish noises Joseph Harvey +1 — Perfect submission because I never noticed that this song is indecipherable before (aside from the hook) Spicey Riche +1 fionmul 0 — This was a good pull But I opted for the songs that I get 0 lyrics Edward James 0 — I thought I knew what they're saying but realized it was really only like 2 lines in the chorus. Not a single clue about the rest of it. Brad Stalcup 0 — Slightly more decipherable than most of the songs on this list. judd.baker 0 — Ehhh this is pretty decipherable Regina Scime -1 Sam Ary -1 — Decipherable.
Yoda's Theme	John Williams, London Symphony Orchestra	Songs To Die To	Edward James	3 SamRobertsND +3 Joseph Harvey 0 — I see the vision judd.baker 0 — I was amused to see this here. I can see it as a death song but it’s just not particularly interesting fionmul 0 — Not quite it for me but movie themes are indeed my taste for this category Edward James 0 — Has been my pick for 10+ years and I stand by it
Knock Knock	Mac Miller	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	ared56	2 Regina Scime +1 Sam Ary +1 Peter Staffelbach +1 SamRobertsND 0 — Pass. Joseph Harvey 0 — Unpleasant Spicey Riche 0 — This is the greatest song I’ve ever heard. Brad Stalcup 0 — Eh. Claire 0 — I actually kinda see the vision. If there were somehow a way to play this without scandalizing hundreds of the reception attendees. Was edged out by others though Edward James -1 — This might be the worst song I have ever heard in my entire life
Build Me Up Buttercup - Mono	The Foundations	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	Regina Scime	2 judd.baker +1 — I almost skipped voting for this because it seems like perhaps the most obvious submission for the category (it was the first one I thought of but it was already swiped). But upon relisten I can’t resist voting, it really is perfect for this. Such an incredible bop and it’s funny because it doesn’t even try to disguise how agonized the lyrics are, it wears the discordance on its sleeve Spicey Riche +1 shea nowicki +1 Peter Seeley 0 — See comment on the above sound SamRobertsND 0 — The romance songs don't impress me Joseph Harvey 0 — This is following the tropes of a certain kind of pop song closely enough that it doesn’t feel truly or authentically sad. I don’t feel like I’m hearing about a real human experience. Edward James 0 — I love to hate and hate to love this song. It fits though, I can't argue with that. Brad Stalcup 0 — I thought about submitting this one. fionmul -1 — Not really sad in the way I was looking for here. I think the music goes with the meaning.
サクラ舞い散る夜は	Muramasa Star	Lost In Translation	Brad Stalcup	2 SamRobertsND +1 — Puffy AmiYumi's stuff on Teen Titans got me hooked on this sort of Japanese music. Will never not love it. ared56 +1 Claire +1 — Japanese ska pop? Hell yeah judd.baker +1 — One of the best marks of a song in another language to me is whether the song is catchy/enough of a banger to make me want to learn how to sing it, and therefore learn the words. This song passes that test with flying colors Edward James 0 — I like this style sometimes but this didn't really stand out to me Brad Stalcup 0 — Senior year of high school i had a real obsession with J-Ska. This was probably the best song I discovered. Peter Seeley -1 — Downvoting purely because the cover art is too anime-esque. Admiral Perry made a big mistake fionmul -1 — it annoyed me
All These Things That I've Done	The Killers	Accidentally St. Augustine	judd.baker	2 Edward James +1 — 11 out of 10, perfect submission. Well done, going to assume this was Claire. Wish I had thought of it myself. “Time, truth, heart.” Indeed Joseph Harvey +1 — I don’t love the killers, but this is a convincing read fionmul 0 — I like the vision Brad Stalcup 0 — What a great song. "last call for sin" Claire 0 — Smells like Eddie. Incredible song. Narrowly missed my top 4
The Inner Light - Remastered 2009	The Beatles	Accidentally St. Augustine	fionmul	2 Brad Stalcup +1 — "And see, you were within and I was in the external world and sought you there" Well done. shea nowicki +1 Sam Ary +1 fionmul 0 — I almost submitted God’s Plan by Drake lmao and then I found this gem. I had an inkling the Beatles had something for this category The length helps make amends for Pedro Navaja I hope Edward James 0 — Incredible. Deep cut choice. I don’t actually think if it’s all that well, but I wish I could reward it. Would be a great choice for songs Joseph would hate round two. Joseph Harvey 0 — St. Augustine would not be down for this level of eastern mysticism Claire 0 — Yes God is within him, but also Heaven and earth are crying out that they were made by God? SamRobertsND -1
That's The Way It Is	Daniel Lanois	Songs To Die To	SamRobertsND	2 ared56 +1 Regina Scime +1 Peter Seeley 0 — If I had five votes, this would get one. Joseph Harvey 0 — I’d fall asleep before dying listening to this judd.baker 0 — I found this very boring Edward James 0 — Dead Man's Gun from RDR1 would be my choice in this genre. A great pick, but for my read of theme I am primarily rewarding songs I would want playing.
snowfall	Øneheart, reidenshi	Songs To Die To	Joseph Harvey	2 fionmul +2 Claire +1 — Bracketing the association with tiktok that this song has in my mind, it’s a cool song and a cool read for the category Edward James +1 — Peaceful, beautiful, reflective, transcendent ared56 -1 Brad Stalcup -1 — This was the least compelling of the list. It wasn't a bad song, but I just didn't see it.
Head Full Of Doubt/Road Full Of Promise	The Avett Brothers	Songs To Die To	Spicey Riche	2 ared56 +1 Brad Stalcup +1 — I see it. Well picked. shea nowicki +1 — WAS LITERALLY GOING TO SUBMIT THIS haha! So crazy. Great pick!! Sam Ary +1 Joseph Harvey 0 — No judd.baker 0 — An absolutely phenomenal song but did not land for me in this category. I can kind of imagine it conceptually as a death song but it doesn’t sound like that would actually play during a death scene fionmul 0 — I love the avett bros but I think they fall into the category of things that make me ponder important things vs a song I’d literally choose to be listening to as I pass from this life to the next. Edward James 0 — I see the vision but it doesn't compel me. I can see how it would tho. Peter Seeley -1 — Dislike the style. Claire -1 — I love this song but despite the fact that the word “die” is in the song, it doesn’t feel like a dying vibe lyrically or musically for me. Maybe I’m just not getting something
Rock You	Dirty Loops	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	Joseph Harvey	1 Brad Stalcup +1 — the bass line is funky, and I could totally see him jamming out Claire +1 — I do feel like I’d get down this on the dance floor. Sometimes you don’t know the song but the beat is promising enough that it persuades you to get out on the floor anyway Regina Scime 0 — I really loved this song, but I don’t know if it’s a Richard song… SamRobertsND 0 — Loved driving to this, but it's better for driving, not dancing. Edward James 0 — This is such a banger, thank you Joseph for submitting. But no vote. Spicey Riche 0 — How in the hell would you dance to this at a wedding reception? Peter Staffelbach -1
Shosholoza	Amaryoni	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	Peter Seeley	1 Peter Seeley: Just a fun song about people taking the train to work .... in the South African goldmines. SamRobertsND +1 — Fantastic! The real ones will hear the word "stimela" in here fionmul +1 — I have heard this lmao I think mens choir did it in college and I didn’t know the context which is indeed sad. Me gusta the song. Regina Scime +1 Joseph Harvey 0 — Refuse to translate Edward James 0 — I ain't translating that. Banger though. There's something deeper here though, similar to American slave songs. Spicey Riche 0 — Not a happy sounding song. Just enjoyable. ared56 -1 Brad Stalcup -1 — Man, it was hard to downvote this song. But a song of encouragement and perseverance isn't sad. Maybe the situation is depressing but the song sure isn't. Sorry.
She Has a Girlfriend Now	Reel Big Fish	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	Spicey Riche	1 ared56 +1 judd.baker +1 — Brad you like cool songs I’m glad ur in music league shea nowicki +1 fionmul 0 — I liked this angle but the song itself is sorta insufferable so I can’t vote for it from a musical standpoint Edward James 0 — This one is a bit too obvious. I like when the title doesn't give it away. Did briefly consider submitting "Sell Out" tho. Brad Stalcup 0 — People are going to think i submitted this, but really I didn't because he's better off without her. Joseph Harvey -1 — Truly awful Regina Scime -1
1985	Bowling For Soup	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	Sam Ary	1 Joseph Harvey +1 — Phenomenal song and captures this well. Makes the nostalgia seem depressing Brad Stalcup +1 — Wow, did not expect BFS. Tremendous pull. This song is definitely depressing. Peter Seeley 0 — Is this sad? Sometimes dreams have to die. SamRobertsND 0 — I love Bowling For Soup fionmul 0 — I liked this take but doesn’t seem sad enough Edward James 0 — If you made this song today with the same "age gap" between it's release and 1985, it would be about 2007. Inspired pick, just so very narrowly beat by Hey Ya for me. Claire 0 — I’ve loved this song for decades and tbh I’ve never actually found it super sad. I feel like it’s okay to be a little too fond of the movies and music of your youth. But I almost want to give it a vote just for the massive serotonin hit I got when it came on Spicey Riche 0 — Sad song until I think about teenagers not thinking their mom is cool. That’s not sad, that’s right and just. judd.baker -1 — Up-tempo is not the same thing as sounding happy and this song actually sounds somewhat tortured
Zanim pójdę	Happysad	Lost In Translation	shea nowicki	1 Peter Staffelbach +1 SamRobertsND 0 — Unmemorable Edward James 0 — Just didn't stand out to me Claire 0 — With deepest apologies to my polish ancestors: meh Brad Stalcup 0 — Polish alternative is pretty good. But didn't blow me away. fionmul 0 — was sorta boring/mid to me but Viva Poland
Als gäb's kein Morgen mehr	Philipp Poisel	Lost In Translation	Spicey Riche	1 ared56 +1 Claire +1 — This was fun. I did my best not to pay attention to the lyrics but in a general way I am quite fond of German language music—I think the language can be really lovely when sung Peter Staffelbach +1 SamRobertsND 0 — Unmemorable Joseph Harvey 0 — Listless acoustic pop sounds just as uninspired in German Edward James 0 — Sorry, found this very boring Brad Stalcup 0 — sounds like a german shea nowicki -1 Regina Scime -1 — This one was the least impressionable to me, but it was a difficult downvote:(
The Wind - Remastered 2021	Yusuf / Cat Stevens	Accidentally St. Augustine	Sam Ary	1 Peter Seeley +1 SamRobertsND +1 fionmul 0 — This was okay but some others felt more clever to me Edward James 0 — Sorry Yusuf Islam, not gonna cut it Joseph Harvey 0 — The read is not clear for me judd.baker 0 — Maybe I got completely filtered by this. I’m just not sure there’s really enough to go on here Regina Scime 0 — Not sure if this is the one that’s been submitted before, but yes Claire -1 — Maybe this is a me problem but this song just has too much of a woo woo new agey “spiritual discovery” vibe to work as an Augustine song for me
Where'd All the Time Go?	Dr. Dog	Songs To Die To	Claire	1 shea nowicki +1 — I love this song ❤️ judd.baker +1 — I love this song and this band. This is a cool read Peter Seeley 0 — Fun. Joseph Harvey 0 — Songs about death != songs to die to Edward James 0 — This is a beautiful reflective piece but for that reason I think it's not the one I'd want to die to. I don't want to be melancholic reflective. But joyful reflective. I guess this could be either, but doesn't get a vote. Sam Ary -1
Cantiga de amigo	Amália Rodrigues	Songs To Die To	Peter Seeley	1 Claire +1 — This is the vibe. 10/10 would die to this Edward James 0 — This is the song Judd would request before Sammy's scenario plays out
Box of Rain	Kurt Vile, The Violators, J Mascis	Songs To Die To	shea nowicki	1 judd.baker +1 — Listening to this in the car with Joseph en route to Dangriga, Belize and it is funny how instantly our opinions on it diverged. I loved this though. It’s a little too long but I can imagine the whole song isn’t going to play during the death scene. The opening and the overall vibe of the song is perfect for this. Quite enjoyed Peter Seeley 0 — I'm not sure if the guy who wrote this has ever died. Brad Stalcup 0 — I was jammin to this one. Not sure if it's the best song to die to, though. Claire 0 — I kinda sorta see the vision but only kinda sorta? Edward James 0 — Dozens of loving family members pressing close in......granddaughter leans in.... "Papa....what do you want to hear....one last time?" "Please....just one more time.......play me some.....Kurt Vile and the Violators"
Starting Over	Chris Stapleton	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	fionmul	0 Peter Staffelbach +1 Joseph Harvey 0 — Pretty sure Richard hates country unless I’m forgetting Edward James 0 — Seems a bit of a weird theme for a wedding song Claire 0 — Is the idea that this would be a first dance song? Bc I don’t see it working as an “everyone get down on the dance floor” song. Idk Brad Stalcup -1 — Nice song, enjoyed the listen. but not slow enough for a slow dance or fast enough for a boogie down dance.
Set me as a Seal upon thine Heart	William Walton, Finzi Singers, Paul Spicer, Sophie Daneman, Andrew Burden	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	Sam Ary	0 Peter Seeley +1 Brad Stalcup +1 — Good read of the title. Definitely something he should have played at the wedding and not the wedding reception. Claire +1 — I see what you did there. I’ll reward the clever read Joseph Harvey 0 — This was a much needed breather. Thanks. Edward James 0 — Cute but not in the way that gets a vote Regina Scime -1 — I love you Sam, but no SamRobertsND -1 — Failure to read the Zeitgeist and Mainchat is evident here. judd.baker -1
Enchanted	The Platters	Black People Doing White People Music	Peter Staffelbach	0 Joseph Harvey +1 fionmul 0 — Really good white people look-alike I just liked other songs better Edward James 0 — I think this is more black music than you think SamRobertsND -1 — This is black music
Serenity	Joseph Harvey	What Did He Say?	Joseph Harvey	0 ared56 +1 judd.baker +1 — Not a dang word (well except “serenity”) fionmul 0 — This beat is my fave of his Spotify songs and then the voice comes in Also I understand the words since he has good diction Edward James 0 — I could understand Mr. Harvey perfectly well, thank you very much Peter Seeley 0 — Clever gambit Joe, submitting your own song. Brad Stalcup 0 — Very decipherable. Sam Ary 0 — Decipherable. SamRobertsND -1 Claire -1 — Actually pretty intelligible. It’s not your fault, Joseph—it’s a good song just not a good submission for this category
Blitzkrieg Bop - 2016 Remaster	Ramones	What Did He Say?	Brad Stalcup	0 fionmul 0 — Jimmy neutron movie anyone? Too understandable I’m sorry Edward James 0 — Maybe I've just hear this too many times, but I know what they're saying Claire 0 — Moderately intelligible Joseph Harvey 0 — This is awful. I can hear plenty of lyrics as well Sam Ary 0 — Decipherable. judd.baker 0 — Maybe I’ve known this song for too long but these lyrics are really familiar to me
Ball and Chain	Social Distortion	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	shea nowicki	-1 ared56 +1 Peter Seeley 0 — Not particularly happy sounding SamRobertsND 0 — good song Joseph Harvey 0 — In order for a song to sound happy it needs to sound like anything at all Brad Stalcup 0 — Maybe it's the guy's voice, but this song never really sounded happy. Edward James -1 — This didn't sound all that happy to me... Spicey Riche -1 — Not happy
Pedro Navaja	Willie Colón, Rubén Blades	Lost In Translation	fionmul	-1 Peter Seeley +1 — Nice Edward James +1 — Can't fight that beat Regina Scime +1 — BABIES Joseph Harvey 0 — There are moments in this that are very nice. Beat out by Japanese jazz fusion fionmul 0 — I should have submitted this to the Judd round but here it is now SamRobertsND -1 — The only song that I just off out of disgust. Felt like it was 2 hours long. ared56 -1 Claire -1 — I imagine this hits different when you understand the words but my very basic Spanish was not enough to fully follow (and I was trying not to understand the words anyway). That many key changes is really tough to pull off if you’re not Beyonce. And the west side story sample 5 1/2 minutes in was a wild move. It’s not a bad song but just didn’t really do it for me Spicey Riche -1 — Too long and there was an English lyric in there
Ramenez la coupe à la maison	Vegedream	Lost In Translation	ared56	-1 fionmul +1 — Makes me wanna go to the club in Paree SamRobertsND 0 — Forgettable Joseph Harvey 0 — Hard to listen to. I assumed this must be in Spanish initially but apparently it’s not Claire 0 — This had a fun beat but it did start to feel a bit musically repetitive after a bit Brad Stalcup -1 — This woulda done well in 2008-2012 in america. Kinda hated this though. Repetitive and predictable. judd.baker -1 — This was a hilarious submission and I almost didn’t downvote it, but since half the lyrics are just the names of French footballers, it was actually the least lost in translation of any song on this list
Stayin Alive	Bee Gees	Accidentally St. Augustine	Brad Stalcup	-1 ared56 +1 Regina Scime +1 fionmul 0 — This was an interesting pull but fell short judd.baker 0 — I don’t get it Claire 0 — Is this meant to be Augustine pre conversion? I can kinda see it Edward James -1 — Maybe there’s something here I’m not connecting, but I don’t get it Joseph Harvey -1 — This is a great song, but not sold on the connection shea nowicki -1
Sinister Exaggerator	The Residents	What Did He Say?	Peter Seeley	-1 Peter Seeley: I want you to suffer. fionmul 0 — I want you to suffer too! ❤️‍🩹 I can understand the words Edward James 0 — This was fun but I understood them Claire 0 — This was weird and creepy but I do feel like I understood most of the words? Joseph Harvey 0 — Mission success Sam Ary 0 — Decipherable. judd.baker 0 — Would have been a great pick for Scary Songs if we had done that round. This is horrible Brad Stalcup -1 — This might be the worst song I've ever heard. Katie made me change it before it finished.
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida - 2006 Remaster Full-Length	Iron Butterfly	What Did He Say?	Sam Ary	-1 Regina Scime +3 Edward James 0 — The only part that's indecipherable is the title and that's on purpose Peter Seeley 0 — I listened to this backwards and I got a message from Satan: "song longer hell. Real Alex dead. buy bitcoin". Brad Stalcup 0 — There's a great scene in the simpsons that makes fun of this, and they change it to "In the garden of eden, baby" So I guess what I'm trying to say is that simpsons did it. But this song is very intelligible. And it's also very long. Claire 0 — It’s a banger but the lyrics that aren’t purposely gibberish are pretty intelligible (yes I know that the gibberish comes from a mishearing of actual words but in the song it’s meant to be gibberish) fionmul -1 — You know how we feel about long songs around here. And I can understand it too well. Joseph Harvey -1 — Imagine my abject horror getting 8 minutes into this thinking “surely this horror show must be about to wrap” when I see that I am HALFWAY THROUGH Spicey Riche -1 — Infuriatingly decipherable judd.baker -1 — Basically inexplicable submission. Is there something I’m missing? 17 long minutes and the one part that has lyrics is extremely decipherable.
The Chicken Dance	Chicken Dance	Songs Richard Should Have Played At His Wedding	Peter Seeley	-2 SamRobertsND +1 — More Whitman, less Storey, but it stil works Joseph Harvey 0 — Peter type submission Edward James 0 — Richard will hate me saying this, but it fits the theme and the general atmosphere that was cultivated. Brad Stalcup 0 — the mad lad actually did it. Claire 0 — Eh ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I’m trying to imagine Richard full sending and putting his all into the most passionate chicken dance of all time. But I just don’t see it Spicey Riche -1 — Insulting. Do you take for your unmarried 60 year old aunt?! shea nowicki -1 ared56 -1
TEXAS HOLD 'EM	Beyoncé	Black People Doing White People Music	fionmul	-2 shea nowicki +1 fionmul 0 — You’re welcome for choosing the version with the modest album cover 😇 Edward James 0 — Good song but similar to Darius. Claire 0 — Great song. But isn’t this album sort meant to make the case that country music is in fact black people music? Joseph Harvey 0 — Halfhearted and lame Peter Seeley -1 — The "lusty cowgirl" trope is cringe. No way the local madame would put up with the competition. Peter Staffelbach -1 — Too ironic 😘 Regina Scime -1 — Just doesn’t seem like real country
Man in the Mirror	Michael Jackson	Black People Doing White People Music	Regina Scime	-2 shea nowicki +1 fionmul 0 — Only half counts Claire 0 — He’s the goat. But once again I’m not convinced that this song is specifically white coded. Like yes white people get down to this but that’s not the same thing? Again maybe I just do not understand what “white people music” is Peter Seeley 0 — Not "white people" music just because white people enjoy it. Joseph Harvey 0 — Absolutely banger. Not white coded enough to be a winner, but so great Edward James -1 — White people do be loving to think about this kind of thing. Not an easy downvote but this seems the least fitting judd.baker -1 — This song is a masterpiece. I hadn’t re-listened to the lyrics in a while, MJ had an incredible ability to write catchy danceable pop songs that were at the same time incredibly deep and meaningful. There are some bars in this song and his voice is phenomenal. Downvoted cause this is not white people music, this is music for everyone Brad Stalcup -1 — Considering how all of my black students love michael jackson, i find it very hard to qualify his music as "white people music"
Oh No (Believer)	vianova	Accidentally St. Augustine	Joseph Harvey	-2 judd.baker +1 — I loved this song being on this playlist but the lyrics just didn’t cry “Augustine” to me as much as I was hoping they would. As with a few others, it seems to be more about conversion in general. But with that said it stood ahead of some others in that category and for just being really fun and unexpected I feel compelled to upvote. Claire +1 — Fun pull. I read this as pre conversion Augustine struggling to remain in denial about the emptiness of the life he’s chosen (Hi Joseph) fionmul 0 — I’m sure Augustine felt like screaming all the time but I can’t vote for this when I compare it to the others. The words need to be delivered in a more intelligible way. This made my cortisol go up. Edward James 0 — I wanted this to work so badly but it really doesn’t beyond the title phrase Brad Stalcup 0 — "God, help me leave the life of a big bag baller making big ass checks, but not yet" -Augustine, Probably Regina Scime 0 — Yes, but I think he would have disapproved of metal music… Peter Seeley -1 ared56 -1 — Feels like this would be more appropriate for a martyr Spicey Riche -1 Sam Ary -1
Happiness III	Steven Wilson	Sad Songs That Sound Happy	Joseph Harvey	-3 Edward James 0 — I like the instrumentals in this, but otherwise didn't speak to me judd.baker 0 — I really really enjoyed this but it doesn’t really hit the mark as far as sounding happy, kind of emotionally neutral in terms of sound Brad Stalcup 0 — This is the least happy sounding song on the playlist. Gives me chicago vibes, though. Spicey Riche 0 — Not a happy song Peter Seeley -1 — Doesn't sound happy to me SamRobertsND -1 — Downright wistful! Claire -1 — Sorry, this just isn’t distinctly happy sounding enough imo. A couple chords in I was already pretty sure this was gonna be my downvote
Peaches	The Presidents Of The United States Of America	Accidentally St. Augustine	Spicey Riche	-3 Claire +1 — As soon as I saw this on the list I knew it was an upvote. I’ve considered this song for a few past categories but this is a worthy round in which to use it Edward James 0 — Hehehe I get it Peter Seeley 0 — It's pears Richard. PEARS. Joseph Harvey 0 — *Pears This was a fun closer fionmul -1 — Is it a pear reference or perhaps a metaphor? I didn’t see the vision. Brad Stalcup -1 — I'm guessing this is Richard's submission b/c he couldn't think of anything else. judd.baker -1 — Not about pears. (Awesome song tho) Regina Scime -1
September	Earth, Wind & Fire	Black People Doing White People Music	shea nowicki	-4 SamRobertsND 0 — Saved from the downvote by realizing that this is black music white people love Edward James 0 — Haha I get it. But no vote Peter Seeley 0 — I love this song, but no way that a Motown classic is "white people music" Brad Stalcup 0 — A little too obvious of a submission. I don't think I'd classify motown - though it had favor among the white folk - as white people music. fionmul -1 — I dont see this as a white genre ared56 -1 — Disco is for everyone Claire -1 — I’m probably telling on myself here but I have never thought of this as white person music. Probably a perfect song though Joseph Harvey -1 — This doesn’t seem especially white coded, musically or culturally
Walking On Sunshine	Katrina & The Waves	Songs To Die To	ared56	-5 judd.baker +1 — I am not certain I quite see the vision but I cannot downvote a brave and unexpected submission like this. And in a playlist I thought was a little on the weak side, I want to reward a really novel read of the category Claire +1 — I feel like this would be a good song to die to in a similar way to mmmbop. The lyrics aren’t as obviously existential but the bright upbeat melody would give a nice touch of irony Peter Seeley 0 — A creative interpretation of the category. I just dislike the song. Brad Stalcup 0 — I get what this is going for (entering into the beatific vision), but I don't really think it works. SamRobertsND -1 Regina Scime -1 shea nowicki -1 Joseph Harvey -1 — Bizarre choice. No gravitas fionmul -1 Spicey Riche -1 — Are you kidding? Ya know what would happen if you tried dying to this song? Your heartbeat would rise, your foot would start tapping, you’d starting singing along in and you’d finish bleed ingout before hearing the word sunshine. You’ve clearing never died before Edward James -1 — Funniest submission to think about in terms of Sammy's scenario described in the chat. Sadly it's the least on point for theme imo.