Battle of the Music Videos

[Thirdmango]

I do want to put an honorable mention into Capsule as I'll probably check out more of their music but the second half of the video just confused me. Van Halen takes the cake.

[Thirdmango]

I always did like the Foo Fighters video.

[Adam]

I'll Believe in Anything

[Adam]

Frontier Psychiatrist

[Spinal]

Love those shots of Eddie walking on the library tables playing guitar.

Van Halen

[Spinal]

Peter Gabriel

That roller coaster section is pretty sweet.

"1979" is probably my least favorite Pumpkins song. It really grates on me.

[dreamdead]

Peter Gabriel.

[dreamdead]

The Avalanches

[dreamdead]

Wolf Parade.

[Stay Puft]

Wolf Parade.

[Spinal]

Let's end this. Wolf Parade or Foo Fighters can win with the next vote. Madonna will win if she is able to capture the next two votes.

[Spinal]

The Avalanches 5
Major Lazer 4
My Chemical Romance 0

The Avalanches - "Frontier Psychiatrist"

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

156 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFjKALF454g)

Artist: Mew

Mew is a Danish alternative music band consisting of Jonas Bjerre, Bo Madsen, and Silas Utke Graae Jørgensen. Bassist Johan Wohlert was also a founding member of the band, but left in 2006. Whilst their music may be classified as indie and on occasion (like on And the Glass Handed Kites) progressive rock, they sometimes humorously refer to it themselves as "pretentious art rock". The band's guitarist Bo Madsen refers to the band as "the world's only indie stadium band".

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November Spawned a Monster (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv8LdKp2Y-8)

Artist: Morrissey

Steven Patrick Morrissey, known primarily as Morrissey, is a British singer and songwriter. After a short stint in the punk rock band The Nosebleeds in the late 1970s, he rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. After the band's breakup in 1987, Morrissey began a solo career, in which he continued the indie pop sound of The Smiths. Widely regarded as an important innovator in indie music, Morrissey has been described by music magazine NME as "one of the most influential artists ever," and The Independent has stated that "most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status that he has reached in his lifetime." Morrissey's sardonic, literate lyrics tend to be "dramatic...bleak, funny vignettes about doomed relationships, lonely nightclubs, the burden of the past and the prison of the home." His forthright, often contrarian opinions have led to a number of media controversies, and he has also attracted media attention for his advocacy of vegetarianism and animal rights.

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Walk This Way (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B_UYYPb-Gk)

Artist: Run-DMC and Aerosmith

Run–D.M.C. was a hip hop group from Hollis, in the Queens borough of New York City. Founded by Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels, and Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell, the group is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop. They were the biggest act in hip-hop throughout the 1980s and are credited with breaking hip hop into mainstream music. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked them number 48 in their list of the greatest musical artists of all time. In 2007, the trio was named Greatest Hip Hop Group of All Time by MTV.com. They were also named Greatest Hip Hop Artist of All Time by VH1. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 4, 2009, the second hip-hop group to be inducted, after Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five. Following the success of Notorious, it has been announced that a Run-D.M.C. biopic is in production. The film is rumored to depict the life and story of the group beginning from their inception in Hollis, Queens, and leading up to the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay.

Aerosmith is an American hard rock band. Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford. In 1975, the band broke into the mainstream with Toys in the Attic. By the end of the 1970s, they were among the most popular hard rock bands in the world. However, drug addiction and internal conflict took their toll on the band, which resulted in the departures of Perry and Whitford, in 1979 and 1981 respectively. Although Perry and Whitford returned in 1984 and the band signed a new deal with Geffen Records, it wasn't until the band sobered up and released 1987's Permanent Vacation that they regained the level of popularity they had experienced in the 1970s. The band has scored 21 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, four Grammy Awards, and ten MTV Video Music Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

[Spinal]

The "Walk This Way" video is just about perfect. One of my favorite moments: close-up of Addidas, cut to Tyler shaking his head.

Run-DMC

[ledfloyd]

walk this way.

[Sven]

MORRISSEY!

Awesome story (copy-paste from email): The best present I got this season was from Kristen. So there's this video: Morrissey's November Spawned a Monster. It is one of my absolute favorite videos. Here it is (watch the whole thing!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv8LdKp2Y-8

There is a part of the video at 3:38 in which he is blowing on a chocolate bar as though it is a harmonica. Kristen commissioned an artist friend to create this splendid artwork for me:

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o283/bluemovers/moz_web.jpg

The chocolate in the jpg there is incomplete: in the final work, it is shaded with pastels. So amazing. So amazing. Words fail me. It may be the best present I've ever received.

[Sven]

Madonna

[Ivan Drago]

Foo Fighters

[Spinal]

Foo Fighters 4
Madonna 3
Wolf Parade 3

Foo Fighters - "Learn to Fly"

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

I Want You Back/ABC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY-HE1NKdkk)

Artist: The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 is an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana. Founding group members Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael formed the group after performing in an early incarnation called The Jackson Brothers, which originally consisted of a trio of the three older brothers. Active from 1964 to 1989, the Jacksons played from a repertoire of R&B, soul, pop and later disco. During their six and a half-year Motown tenure, The Jackson 5 were one of the biggest pop-music phenomena of the 1970s, and the band served as the launching pad for the solo careers of their lead singers Jermaine and Michael, the latter brother later transforming his early Motown solo fame into greater success as an adult artist. The Jackson 5 were the first act in recording history to have their first four major label singles ("I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There") reach the top of the American charts. Significantly, they were the first black teen idols to appeal equally to white audiences thanks partially to the successful promotional relations skills of Motown Records CEO Berry Gordy.

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Beautiful World (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.indi vidual&videoid=660340)

Artist: Devo

Devo is an American band associated most often with the New Wave music scene formed in Akron, Ohio in 1973. While they are best known for their 1980 hit "Whip It", which made it to #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the band has succesfully maintained a cult following since early in their career. Their style over time has shifted variously between punk, art rock, post-punk, and New Wave. Devo's music and stage show mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary via sometimes-discordant pop songs that often feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and time signatures, and their work has proved hugely influential on subsequent popular music, particularly New Wave, industrial and alternative rock artists.

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November Rain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbkG6Za6w5s)

Artist: Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses is an American rock band. The band formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band, led by frontman and co-founder Axl Rose, has gone through numerous line-up changes and controversies since its formation. The band has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, including over 46 million in the United States. The band's 1987 major label debut album Appetite for Destruction has sold in excess of 28 million copies worldwide and reached number one on the United States Billboard 200. In addition, the album charted three Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including "Sweet Child o' Mine" which reached number one. The 1991 albums Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II debuted on the two highest spots on the Billboard 200 and have sold a combined 14 million copies in the United States alone and 35 million worldwide. After over a decade of work, the band released their follow-up album, Chinese Democracy, in 2008. Their mid-to-late eighties and early nineties years have been described by individuals in the music industry as the period in which "they brought forth a hedonistic rebelliousness and revived the punk attitude-driven hard rock scene, reminiscent of the early Rolling Stones."

[Spinal]

I'm going to take Devo.

[Thirdmango]

Morrissey

[Acapelli]

devo

[Russ]

Devo

[Russ]

Run-DMC/Aerosmith

[Spinal]

More votes please.

[Spinal]

More votes please.

[Adam]

Sledgehammer

[Sven]

Square One is an amazing show, but if it won, it wouldn't feel right.

I'm with Spinal on S'punkins.

Oh, and Sledgehammer is practically a masteripiece.

[Spinal]

Square One is an amazing show, but if it won, it wouldn't feel right.


I probably wouldn't have allowed it if I had realized earlier what it was.

[Spinal]

Peter Gabriel 6
Smashing Pumpkins 1
Plane Geometry 1

Good enough.

Peter Gabriel - "Sledgehammer"

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

Beautiful Liar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrOe2h9RtWI)

Artist: Beyonce and Shakira

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles is an American R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and model. Knowles rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child. According to Sony, Knowles record sales, when combined with the group, have surpassed 100 million. During the hiatus of Destiny's Child, Knowles released her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which became one of the most successful albums of that year, and signaled her viability as a solo artist. The disbanding of Destiny's Child in 2005 facilitated her continued success: her sophomore solo album, B'Day, released in 2006, debuted at number one on the Billboard charts. Her third solo album, I Am… Sasha Fierce, was released in November 2008, and earned her 10 Grammy Awards nominations.

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a Colombian singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer and philanthropist who emerged as a musical prodigy in the music scene of Latin America in the early 1990s. After commercial flops with local producers on her first two albums, and little-known outside Colombia, Shakira decided to produce her own brand of music. In 2001, and aided by heavy promotion of the music video, "Whenever, Wherever", she broke through into the English-speaking world with the release of Laundry Service, which sold over thirteen million copies worldwide. From October-November 2009 Shakira released her latest album She Wolf worldwide. She has won two Grammy Awards, seven Latin Grammy Awards, and has been Golden Globe-nominated.

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Move Your Feet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfqL7bwx9fs)

Artist: Junior Senior

Junior Senior was a pop musical duo from Denmark. The duo consisted of Jesper "Junior" Mortensen (vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards) and Jeppe "Senior" Laursen (vocals, keyboards, programming). The band released their debut album D-D-Don't Don't Stop the Beat in 2003. The first single, "Move Your Feet", was one of the most played songs on Danish radio and eventually climbed the charts in over thirteen countries, including the United States, Australia, France, the United Kingdom and Denmark. D-D-Don't Stop the Beat was included in several publications' "Best Albums of 2003" lists, including Rolling Stone, NME, Entertainment Weekly and Blender. The Sunday Chronicle in San Francisco rated "Move your Feet" as the single of the year, calling it "the best song ever." in 2008, Mortensen and Laursen announced on their blog that they would split and pursue solo projects.

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Kim and Jessie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9yvItZAjfY)

Artist: M83

M83 is an electronic/dream pop act by French musician Anthony Gonzalez. It is named after a spiral galaxy, Messier 83. The band was founded in 2001 by Gonzalez and former member Nicolas Fromageau in Antibes. The musical style of M83 owes something to the shoegazing genre in its extensive use of reverb effects and lyrics spoken softly over loud instrumentals, though M83's songs employ considerably less guitar than most shoegazing bands. Gonzalez and Fromageau parted ways shortly after touring for their sophomore album Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts, and now Gonzalez records mainly on his own, often with the help of his brother Yann Gonzalez, vocalist/keyboardist Morgan Kibby, guitarist/bassist Pierre-Marie Maulini, and drummer Loïc Maurin.

[Russ]

Beyonce and Shakira

[Spinal]

I went back and forth on this one a few times, but I think I'm going to settle on M83. The entrance of the rival skating gang is too good. Liked all three videos.

[Russ]

Admit it, you gave bonus points for that crotch-shot cam.

[Spinal]

Admit it, you gave bonus points for that crotch-shot cam.

I can neither confirm nor deny.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Pure Id videos, like Hot for Teacher, always win for me.

[Spinal]

Van Halen 6

A few days have gone by. Not a whiff of interest in the other two. Let's end it.

Van Halen - "Hot for Teacher"

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

1st Big Break (http://vodpod.com/watch/965234-cut-chemist-1st-big-break-on-vimeo)

Artist: Cut Chemist

Cut Chemist (born Lucas MacFadden) is a former member of the funk Latin band Ozomatli, and of hip hop group Jurassic 5. He has collaborated with fellow turntablist DJ Shadow on a number of projects. MacFadden became known through the Los Angeles-based rap group Unity Committee, and debuted on vinyl on the B-side of Unity Committee's 1993 single, "Unified Rebelution". McFadden's first full-length solo album, The Audience's Listening, was released on July 11, 2006. The album includes the pre-released song "The Garden", which features a bossa nova style, vocals from Astrud Gilberto's Brazilian song "Berimbau", and berimbau instrumentals. Cut Chemist made an appearance in the 2007 comedy Juno, playing a high school chemistry teacher, playing on his "chemist" stage-name.

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Smooth Criminal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-WVpQ0ZG8Q)

Artist: Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson was an American musician, dancer, and entertainer. Referred to as the King of Pop, he is the most commercially successful and one of the most influential entertainers of all time. His unique contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with a highly publicized personal life, made him a prominent figure in popular culture for over four decades. Alongside his brothers, he made his debut in 1964 as lead singer and youngest member of The Jackson 5, and later began a successful solo career in 1971. His 1982 album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995) also among the world's best selling albums.

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Bastards of Young (http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2973084/replacements_bastards_of_young/)

Artist: The Replacements

The Replacements were an American rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band was composed of guitarist and vocalist Paul Westerberg, guitarist Bob Stinson, bassist Tommy Stinson, and drummer Chris Mars for most of their career. Following two critically acclaimed albums, Let It Be and Tim, Bob Stinson was fired in 1986 and the band experienced several line-up changes. Towards the end of the band's career, Westerberg exerted more control over their creative output. The group disbanded in 1991, with the members ultimately pursuing various projects. The Replacements never experienced any significant commercial success but have influenced a variety of alternative rock acts. The Replacements' music was influenced by classic rock artists such as Faces, Big Star, and Badfinger as well as punk rock bands such as The Clash and The Jam.

[Spinal]

You have got to be kidding me with that Replacements video. I think I have a new least favorite.

Smooth Criminal. Some of those dance moves during the reprise are just crazy.

[Russ]

Completely agree about that Replacements video.

Cut Chemist.

[Adam]

Bastards of Young

Spinal, just a FYI, it was made in response to the overly commercial nature of that first wave of MTV vids. It's a good, funny video, I think. But yeah, if the Bastards of Young video was a living breathing thing, it would hate this tournament and all of us for participating in it. I say it still beats Mike, though

[Adam]

There is something to be said for the idea that music videos take something away from the music they're ostensibly accentuating. Chuck Klosterman wrote an interesting essay once where he talks about how music videos encourage the "passive listening" of music. I can kinda sorta buy that and that Replacements video is designed to ensure you're actually listening to the music

[Stay Puft]

Mew.

[Spinal]

Spinal, just a FYI, it was made in response to the overly commercial nature of that first wave of MTV vids. It's a good, funny video, I think. But yeah, if the Bastards of Young video was a living breathing thing, it would hate this tournament and all of us for participating in it. I say it still beats Mike, though

The joke's on them. The first wave of MTV videos contained an explosion of experimentation and creativity. They're stuck with a dumb-ass video of a guy sitting around smoking a cigarette. If you want to make a statement about truth and honesty, do it the way Sinead O'Connor did. Put some heart into it. Don't criticize perceived emptiness be being more vacant yourself. It contributes nothing.

[Ivan Drago]

Junior Senior

[Ivan Drago]

Run-DMC

[Stay Puft]

Devo.

I can't watch the "November Rain" video because of maxuda. His comic is the only thing I can think about.

[Ivan Drago]

Yeah the Bastards of Young video sucks, but the song is good.

Cut Chemist

[Ivan Drago]

Devo.

[B-side]

MJ, for sure.

[ledfloyd]

smooth criminal.

[B-side]

GNR. Love that song.

[ledfloyd]

jackson 5 i guess. even though it's hardly a music video.

[B-side]

Please tell me we can do a short film tournament like this next?

[ledfloyd]

i nommed beyonce and shakira as a bit of a joke without having seen the video because... that much booty in one video can't be a bad thing can it? and it's not. the mirror image bit is insanely sexy. i think i'll vote for it. but M83 is really good too.

[Mysterious Dude]

Cut Chemist

[Adam]

November Spawned a Monster

[Spinal]

I'll be ending this thread at approximately 4pm Pacific/7pm Eastern.

[Spinal]

This thread will close this evening sometime.

[Mysterious Dude]

Devo

[Mysterious Dude]

Walk This Way

[Stay Puft]

M83.

[Russ]

Out of all the new songs I've been introduced to throughout this play-in round of the tournament (not talking about videos, just the songs themselves) I think the Cut Chemist one is my favorite.

Who nomimated that? Identify yourself for some cheap rep.

[Spinal]

Yeah, I liked Cut Chemist too and would not be disappointed to see it go on.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Heh. I was definitely playing the devil's advocate for my nomination of Bastards of Young, although I do think the aesthetic works with the Replacments' overarching philosophy and with the song as well.

[Thirdmango]

It's tough to vote against Smooth Criminal but I love me my Cut Chemist too much. I was the one that nominated it, I'm a big fan of his stuff.

[Thirdmango]

Devo!

[Thirdmango]

Junior Senior

[Spinal]

Run-DMC 5
Morrissey 3
Mew 1

Run-DMC and Aerosmith - "Walk This Way"

[Adam]

Kim and Jessie

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

Shady Lane (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY91hVZqhHY&feature=related)

Artist: Pavement

Pavement is an American indie/alternative rock band. Although they experienced only moderate commercial success, they achieved a significant cult following and were one of the most popular and influential lo-fi rock bands of the 1990s. Pavement formed in Stockton, California in 1989 as a studio project of guitarists and vocalists Stephen Malkmus and Scott Kannberg, known originally only as "S.M." and "Spiral Stairs", respectively. Their debut EPs were extremely lo-fi releases. Around 1992 Pavement became a full-time band, with the addition of bassist Mark Ibold, drummer Gary Young and extra percussionist Bob Nastanovich. Their debut album, Slanted and Enchanted, was released commercially in 1992 after copies had been circulated on cassette tape for nearly a year. The group remained signed to an independent label throughout their entire career. The group disbanded in 1999, but more recently a reunion was announced for shows in 2010.

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Rocket Brothers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar9qeL0usEE)

Artist: Kashmir

Kashmir is a Danish rock band consisting of Kasper Eistrup (vocals and lead guitar); Mads Tunebjerg (bass); Asger Techau (drums) and Henrik Lindstrand (keyboards and guitar). In the spring of 1991, Eistrup, Tunebjerg and Techau formed a heavy blues band under the name "Nirvana" at Kastanievejens Efterskole (a boarding school) in Frederiksberg, Denmark. Shortly after they started performing Thursday nights at Ordrup Gymnasium (a local high school). When the American band Nirvana started to gain success, they changed their name to "Kashmir", after the Led Zeppelin song. In 2000, the band won six Danish Music Awards: 'Best Danish Band', 'Best Danish Album', 'Best Danish Songwriter', and 'Best Danish Rock Album' for The Good Life; and 'Best Danish Producer' and 'Best Danish Music Video' for "Mom in Love, Daddy in Space". Their most recently released album No Balance Palace (2005), features Lou Reed reciting a poem by Eistrup on "Black Building" and David Bowie who sings a duet with Eistrup on "The Cynic".
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Human Behaviour (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuwiYq50gwA)

Artist: Björk

Björk is an Icelandic singer-songwriter, composer, actress and music producer, whose work includes seven solo albums and two film soundtracks. She is best known for her expressive vocals, broad soprano vocal range, and a diverse and eclectic musical style, which incorporates influences from many different genres, including pop, alternative rock, jazz, ambient, electronic, classical, folk and trip hop, as well as her eccentric costumes and music videos. She has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards (including one for acting). For her performance in Dancer in the Dark. She won the Best Actress Award at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.

[Spinal]

OK, that's good enough.

Devo 7
Jackson 5 1
Guns and Roses 1

Devo - "Beautiful World"

[Rowland]

I opened this expecting a foot fetish thread. Ahh well, c'est la vie.

M83, I guess.

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

A Million Ways (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bav63MWNUKg)

Artist: OK Go

OK Go is a rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois, now residing in Los Angeles, California. The band is composed of Damian Kulash (lead vocals and guitar), Tim Nordwind (bass guitar and backing vocalist), Dan Konopka (drums and percussion) and Andy Ross (keyboards, guitar and backing vocals), who joined them in 2005 in replacement of Andy Duncan. The original members formed as OK Go in 1998 and released two studio albums before Duncan's departure. The band is notable for their unusual fashion sense and their energetic music videos. After OK Go's exposure on This American Life and their relationship with They Might Be Giants, the band released its self-titled debut album in 2002. The band's second album, Oh No, was recorded in Malmö, Sweden, in the fall of 2004. The band previewed their third album, titled Of the Blue Colour of the Sky, on a short sling of dates on the Eastern Coast of the U.S., starting in Philadelphia on March 6, 2009. They have stated that these songs are the "danciest, most anthemic, most heartbroken, and honest songs", of their career.

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Nantes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq2s0AhdFE4)

Artist: Beirut

Beirut is an American band. It began as the solo musical project of 23-year-old Santa Fe, New Mexico native Zachary Francis Condon, and later evolved into a band led by Condon. Their first performances were in New York in May of 2006, to support the release of their debut album, Gulag Orkestar. The music combines elements of Eastern European and Balkan folk with Western pop music, fusing the American mainstream and indie-rock culture and the World Music market. Condon plays a rotary valve flugelhorn and the ukulele as his main instruments. He bought the ukulele as a joke stage prop, but found he liked the sound and was able to play it despite a wrist injury that inhibited him from playing guitar. Live, Beirut's shifting roster generally consists of Condon accompanied by Perrin Cloutier (cello/accordion), Jason Poranski (guitar/mandolin/ukulele), Nick Petree (drums), Kristin Ferebee (violin), Paul Collins (organ/keys/tambourine/ukulele), Jon Natchez (baritone sax/mandolin/glockenspiel), and Kelly Pratt (trumpet/euphonium).

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Can't Tell Me Nothing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSpCf8-AE94)

Artist: Kanye West

Kanye West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and Janet Jackson. His style of production originally used pitched-up vocal samples from soul songs incorporated with his own drums and instruments. However, subsequent productions saw him broadening his musical palette and expressing influences encompassing '70s R&B, baroque pop, trip hop, arena rock, folk, alternative, electronica, synth-pop, and classical music. His four albums have received numerous awards, including a cumulative twelve Grammys.

[Winston*]

West / Oldham / Galifianakis

[Spinal]

Beirut

Simple, but effective concept. It drew me in and had a nice build. The other two were a little too winky-jokey for me.

[Spinal]

The Kashmir video is excellent. But the Bjork video is simply a masterpiece.

[Lasse]

I guess I like the Ok Go video best. The other two didn't do anything for me.

[Acapelli]

kanye west

[Lasse]

Michael Jackson

[Lasse]

Junior Senior. It was charming. The Beyonce/Shakira video is just more of the same from both of them. I wasn't allowed to watch the M83 video.

[Lasse]

DAMN YOU!!! For putting Rocket Brothers up against Human Behaviour!! I love that video and against almost any other video I'd vote for it, but Rocket Brothers is probably my favorite video of all time. Kashmir - Rocket Brothers. get one vote at least.

[Sven]

Run-DMC 5
Morrissey 3
Mew 1

Run-DMC and Aerosmith - "Walk This Way"

So sad. So sad.

[ledfloyd]

i really like the shady lane video and the kashmir video is damn good too, but that's my favorite bjork video.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I'm coming out of retirement for Kashmir.

[Adam]

I feel like I'm betraying every fiber of my being voting against Pavement in anything, but I'll go with Human Behaviour

[Spinal]

Somebody call it. Michael Jackson or Cut Chemist?

[Melville]

MJ

[Spinal]

Michael Jackson 5
Cut Chemist 4
The Replacements 2

Michael Jackson - "Smooth Criminal"

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

Schism (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhjG47gtMCo)

Artist: Tool

Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1990. Since their inception, the band's line-up has included drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Tool is known to have rigorous touring schedules in support of their albums, they have performed well on charts worldwide, and have sold an estimated 9.25 million records in the United States alone. Tool emerged with a heavy metal sound on their first studio album, Undertow, at a time when the genre was dominated by thrash metal; and later became a dominant act in the alternative metal movement with the release of their second effort, Ænima, in 1996. Their efforts to unify musical experimentation, visual arts, and a message of personal evolution continued with their third album, Lateralus, in 2001; and their most recent album, 10,000 Days, released in 2006, gained the band critical acclaim and success around the world.

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Je Danse le Mia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J94NYeES68)

Artist: IAM

IAM is a French hip hop band from Marseille, created in 1989, and composed of Akhenaton (Philippe Fragione), Shurik'n (Geoffroy Mussard), Freeman (Malek Brahimi), Khéops (Eric Mazel), Imhotep (Pascal Perez), and Kephren (François Mendy). 'IAM' has several meanings, including 'Invasion Arrivée de Mars' ('Invasion from Mars'). 'Mars' is frequently used as a metaphor for Marseille in IAM's songs. The band was formed in late 1985 by Akhenaton and Khéops, under the name Lively Crew. Lively Crew became B.Boys Stance in the summer of 1987, after which it was joined by Shurik'n, Freeman and Imhotep. In 1989 the group was renamed IAM, and they produced their first album, IAM Concept which was released the following year. After the massively successful 1997 album, L'école du micro d'argent, members of the group began to pursue solo careers. However, the group remained intact, writing tracks for their album Revoir un printemps, completed in 2003. The group released its most recent album Saison 5, in April 2007.

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Island in the Sun (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlWvOSYXfcM)

Artist: Weezer

Weezer is an alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1992. Initially, the band consisted of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, lead guitar), Patrick Wilson (drums, guitar, backing vocals), Matt Sharp (bass, backing vocals), and Jason Cropper (rhythm guitar, backing vocals). Cropper was later replaced by Brian Bell. Matt Sharp was subsequently replaced by Mikey Welsh who was later replaced with Scott Shriner. Weezer recorded their debut album with producer Ric Ocasek at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. Soon after the release of Weezer (the first of three self-titled albums) a DJ, Marco Collins, on the Seattle radio station, The End, started playing "Undone - The Sweater Song" after hearing of their semi-success in California, which led their record label to release "Undone - The Sweater Song" as the first official single.

[Spinal]

Tight match. Gonna to let it go a little longer.

[ledfloyd]

that kanye video just does it for me. why is will oldham in a kanye west video? in the answer to that question lies the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe.

[ledfloyd]

weezer.

[Winston*]

The video's not as good but I actually think it's funnier seeing Zach Galifianakis lip sync Fiona Apple lyrics than Kanye West lyrics.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.indi vidual&videoid=4323927

[Thirdmango]

IAM!

I love this video so much.

[Ezee E]

Bjork for sure.

Really looking forward to when it's one on one!

[Russ]

Bjork

[Russ]

Ok Go

[Russ]

Weezer

[Sven]

I do not understand the appeal of that Weezer video at all. It is so dull.

IAM gets my vote.

[Sven]

I realize that really like videos that showcase the things that people can do. Thus, OK GO, dorky as it is, wins. The Beirut video is cool, but it's way boring and doesn't sound as good compared to some of their other single shot videos. And the Kanye thing is way overrated. It, too, is very boring, the joke fizzling out after a few seconds.

[Sven]

m83, though I looooooove that Junior Senior video/song.

[Thirdmango]

I love Zack but don't like the video much. So I'll go with Beirut for the slight victory over OK Go.

[Spinal]

The video's not as good but I actually think it's funnier seeing Zach Galifianakis lip sync Fiona Apple lyrics than Kanye West lyrics.



Yeah, I might have thought it was funnier if I hadn't seen the Fiona Apple video already.

[Thirdmango]

That Fiona Apple video was awesome. Especially the two of them in bed. Now I want to vote for that one.

[dreamdead]

Beirut.

[dreamdead]

IAM.

[dreamdead]

Bjork.

[dreamdead]

m83.

[Thirdmango]

Bjork

[MadMan]

As much as I love the video and the song Kim and Jessie, my vote goes to Junior Senior's video. I forgot all about that one, and its still one of my all time favorites.

PS: Beautiful Liar had hot chicks shanking their rumps, but they failed to make it interesting.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Love Beirut. Great video too, but I wouldn't be sad if OK Go took it.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Oh come on people, it's obviously Junior Senior.

[Mysterious Dude]

Junior Senior

[Mysterious Dude]

Kashmir

[Mysterious Dude]

Beirut

[Mysterious Dude]

You know who should never, ever attempt to rap? The French.

Although that Tool video is my own private hell, I think I'm going to have to support it over the other two for being somewhat interesting.

[Gizmo]

Schism

[Gizmo]

OKGo

[Gizmo]

bjork

[Gizmo]

junior senior

[Spinal]

Junior Senior 7
M83 6
Beyonce and Shakira 2

Junior Senior - "Move Your Feet"

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

Not Unlike the Waves (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYMaIzFq1Iw)

Artist: Agalloch

Agalloch is an American metal band formed in 1995 in Portland, Oregon. The band is led by vocalist and guitarist John Haughm and so far have released four limited EPs, three full-length albums, two demos, one split album, one compilation album and one live DVD. A fourth full-length album is planned for future release. Agalloch began as the creation of John Haughm and Shane Breyer, named after the resinous wood of the Agarwood. In early 1996, the duo began producing songs and, during the summer, Don Anderson joined the band to further refine the material. Agalloch performs a progressive and avant-garde style of folk metal that encompasses an eclectic range of tendencies including neofolk, post-rock, black metal and doom metal. Common themes in Agalloch's imagery and subject matter are natural beauty and allusions to ancestral Heathenry. One of the non-traditional instruments Agalloch has been known to use is the skull of a deer.

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Amplifier (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKEqGcES4Xw)

Artist: The dB's

The dB's were a jangle pop/power pop group of the late 1970s and 1980s. The bandmembers were Peter Holsapple, Chris Stamey, Will Rigby and Gene Holder, all of whom were from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They released their first album, Stands for Decibels, in 1981, to critical acclaim but negligible sales. Their sound was a modernized version of earlier power pop, with precise arrangements and highly accomplished instrumental work. Stamey and Holsapple were the band's songwriters, and while Holsapple was skilled in the composing of fairly straightforward tunes such as "Big Brown Eyes" and "Bad Reputation," Stamey's songs, which include "Espionage" and "Tearjerkin'," tended to be somewhat more experimental. Although the dB's enjoyed only a limited popularity, their recordings were held in high esteem by critics. Robert Christgau, reviewing their first album, said "This is pop at its tensest--the precise harmonies, broken rhythms, and Byrdsy zoom effects are drawn so tight they make the expertly rendered romantic ups and downs of the songs sound intense and earned."

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No Surprises (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgzeqwhNTDk)

Artist: Radiohead

Radiohead are an English alternative rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, beats), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboard, other instruments), Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Greenwood (bass guitar, synthesizers) and Phil Selway (drums, percussion). Radiohead released their first single, "Creep", in 1992. The song was initially unsuccessful, but it became a worldwide hit several months after the release of their debut album, Pablo Honey (1993). Radiohead's popularity rose with the release of their second album, The Bends (1995). Radiohead's third album, OK Computer (1997), propelled them to greater international fame. Featuring an expansive sound and themes of modern alienation, OK Computer has often been acclaimed as a landmark record of the 1990s. Radiohead has received the Best Alternative Music Performance award three times at the Grammy Awards, for OK Computer in 1998, Kid A in 2001, and In Rainbows in 2009.

[Spinal]

Radiohead most definitely. Simple, memorable, potent.

[Spinal]

Bjork 8
Kashmir 3
Pavement 0

Bjork - "Human Behaviour"

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

Flea Market Montgomery (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ3oHpup-pk)

Artist: Sammy Stephens

Sammy Stephens has a background in the music and entertainment businesses as a former disc jockey. Music is a very strong passion in his life. The popularity of the Flea Market Montgomery jingle has provided the inspiration for the recording and packaging of a new dance remix, along with the original jingle, as the official “It’s Just Like a Mini-Mall” compact disc. The music is moving quickly from the online shop and flea market shelves into the hands of fans everywhere. “I am truly grateful for the positive response it's receiving from each and every one of my fans; it’s a real blessing,” Sammy says.

(from the official Sammy Stephens website)

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Ray of Light (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4tD8dy9Reg)

Artist: Madonna

Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone) is an American recording artist, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, and raised in Rochester Hills, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977, for a career in modern dance. After performing as a member of the pop musical groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her self-titled debut album Madonna in 1983 on Sire Records. A series of hit singles from her studio albums Like a Virgin (1984) and True Blue (1986) gained her global recognition, establishing her as a pop icon for pushing the boundaries of lyrical content in mainstream popular music and imagery in her music videos, which became a fixture on MTV. Guinness World Records listed her as the world's most successful female recording artist of all time.

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Kids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe4EK4HSPkI)

Artist: MGMT

MGMT, formerly named The Management, is a Grammy nominated American musical duo based in Brooklyn, New York, consisting of Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden. On November 14, 2007, Rolling Stone pegged MGMT as a top 10 "Artist to Watch" in 2008. The band was named 9th in the BBC's Sound of 2008 top 10 poll. They were also named as Last.fm's most played new artist of 2008 in their Best of 2008 lists. Their first album as MGMT, Oracular Spectacular, was named the best album of 2008 by NME. On December 1st 2009, MGMT was announced as nominees for the 2010 Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and the track "Kids" is nominated for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals. These are the first nominations for the band, however, at the 2009 Grammy Awards, the French electronic duo Justice remix of "Electric Feel" won the Grammy for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical (awarded to the remixer, not the performer, per Grammy rules).

[Spinal]

Snuck that one past me, Russ. :lol:

[Spinal]

Close one. Let's keep it open.

[Spinal]

Hmmm ... I am indecisive. I kind of like all three and I also kinda don't like all three.

And so I am forced to vote according to the monkey rule.

Weezer

[B-side]

I don't need to see the other 2 to know that Flea Market Montgomery deserves to take home the gold.

[ledfloyd]

no reason for radiohead not to run away with this one.

[ledfloyd]

i'm really fond of that madonna video. the quick cutting is used to great effect and the dance club bit reminds me of how excited i was at 13 to see sorta almost nipples on mtv. (we were late getting the internet in my neck of the woods)

[Stay Puft]

Tool.

[Russ]

The dB's

[Russ]

Love the Madonna video, but my vote's for Rappin' Sammy Stephens

[Mysterious Dude]

MGMT

[Mysterious Dude]

Radiohead

[Sven]

I think the Radiohead one is easily the weakest of the three, actually. I guess I think it's a bit random. The Agalloch video is impressively moody. I like its style. The DBs get my vote, though, because that song is great and the video is witty.

[B-side]

I'm glad the Tool video is getting some votes. Might be my most successful nom so far.:P

[Sven]

Close call between Madonna and MGMT... I like the furniture guy... a surprisingly confident performer!... I felt bad for the kid in the MGMT video, but it was a good story filmed interestingly nonetheless... Madonna's was certainly catchy and fun to watch though... I think I'm going to go with Madonna for the weird way she moves her body.

[dreamdead]

Agalloch. Moody where other bands would go for bombast or shock imagery. Just a solid communion with nature.

[dreamdead]

Madonna, though I desperately want to vote for Flea Market Montgomery...

[Gizmo]

radiohead

[Adam]

Amplifier

[Adam]

Flea Market Montgomery

[Adam]

Island in the Sun

[Adam]

Nantes

[Russ]

Flea Market Montgomery

REMIX: Flea Market Stoolbend (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCJdpP9Hy5w)

:D

[Thirdmango]

Radiohead

[Thirdmango]

Madonna

As I wrote Madonna I said it in my head in the same way everything is sung in flea market. I think I'll have that in my head all day.

[Russ]

Madonna

As I wrote Madonna I said it in my head in the same way everything is sung in flea market. I think I'll have that in my head all day.

Ma-don-na, she's just like, she's just like...

[Spaceman Spiff]

No Surprises. Beautiful video.

[Ivan Drago]

No Surprises.

My favorite music video ever.

[Ivan Drago]

Madonna. Like all three though.

[Spinal]

Beirut 6
OK Go 4
Kanye West 3

Beirut - "Nantes"

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

Free As a Bird (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s332Tt0zxYs)

Artist: The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960 and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. From 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals). Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, the group later worked in many genres ranging from folk rock to psychedelic pop, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. The nature of their enormous popularity, which first emerged as the "Beatlemania" fad, transformed as their songwriting grew in sophistication. The group came to be perceived as the embodiment of progressive ideals, seeing their influence extend into the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s. The Beatles were collectively included in Time magazine's compilation of the 20th century's 100 most important and influential people.

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Common People (http://vimeo.com/1062927)

Artist: Pulp

Pulp were an English alternative rock band formed in Sheffield in 1978. Upon their split in 2002, their lineup consisted of Jarvis Cocker (vocals, guitar), Candida Doyle (keyboards), Mark Webber (guitar), Steve Mackey (bass) and Nick Banks (drums). Throughout the 1980s, the band struggled to find success but gained prominence in the UK in the 1990s after the release of the albums His 'n' Hers in 1994 and Different Class in 1995, of which, the latter reached the number one spot in the UK Albums Chart. Pulp's musical style in this successful era consisted of disco influenced pop-rock coupled with "kitchen sink drama"-style lyrics. This period of success led to the band and frontman Jarvis Cocker becoming major figures in the Britpop movement in the mid-1990s. In June 2009, Cocker stated in an article in The Sun that he had no intention of reuniting the band but suggested that a financial incentive might sway him.

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Amore Infelice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyvO5ZrFhnY)

Artist: Suspekt

Suspect is a Danish rap group composed of three members Bai-D, Orgi-E, Rune Rask. All three grew up in Albertslund. The group is one of the best known names in the Danish hip hop, and has received positive reviews, especially for their latest release, Prima Nocte. Their style has been referred to as Horrorcore.

[Spinal]

Let's go a little bit longer.

[Spinal]

Added a better quality link for the MGMT video.

[Spinal]

So many conflicted feelings about that MGMT video. Opening section with the monsters is both captivating and disturbing. Would probably feel better about it if I knew how they handled the kid actor. Second part of the video goes off the rails.

Madonna

[Adam]

Amore Infelice

[ledfloyd]

hmm, i had never seen that free as a bird video before. it's quite good, but i think i'll throw my vote suspekt's way.

[Winston*]

Pulp's video's are lame when they're not this is Hardcore. That Beatles song should've stayed unreleased.

I'll vote Suspekt. Is there a foreign language where rapping doesn't sound silly?

[Gizmo]

Suspekt

[Gizmo]

madonna

[Lasse]

Suspekt - Amore Infelice. I think it's a brilliant video, and you don't have to understand the lyrics to understand the slightly bizarre story within the video.

[Russ]

Pulp

[Spinal]

I'm glad the Tool video is getting some votes. Might be my most successful nom so far.:P

Is this a vote?

[Spinal]

Radiohead 7
The dB's 3
Agalloch 1

Radiohead - "No Surprises"

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

Charlene (I'm Right Behind You) (http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/59061/february-09-2006/charlene--i-m-right-behind-you-)

Artist: Stephen and the Colberts

Stephen T. Colbert is the youngest of 11 children, born into a devout Roman Catholic family—so devout, in fact, they sent their teenage son to an "exorcism day camp" when they discovered he liked Dungeons & Dragons. Prior to becoming host of The Colbert Report, he worked as a carnival roustabout and a construction worker. During the 1980s, he was the lead singer and guitarist of the New Wave band, Stephen and the Colberts. He was the totalitarian ruler of Malawi from 1982 to 1984. Colbert later moved into reporting, working in TV news for several stations in Virginia and North Carolina. In 1997, Colbert was promoted to anchor of the Channel 7 News on WPTS Patterson Springs after outing the previous anchor, Wayne Colt, for his cocaine addiction. His ensuing investigative reports into Colt's downfall earned him a local Emmy, and eventually a correspondent position at The Daily Show. Colbert was knighted by Queen Noor of Jordan with Andúril, the actual prop sword from The Lord of the Rings films.

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The Boxer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu99_ulxyFI)

Artist: The Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers are the English electronic music duo Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons (occasionally referred to as Chemical Tom and Chemical Ed). Known for their live sets, they are pioneers of the big beat electronic dance genre which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s. Chemical Brothers are credited as being one of the few truly arena-sized electronic acts. Their live acts comprise large screens displaying psychedelic images, strobe lights and lasers that project over the crowd. The Brothers have also played at many major festivals, from Glastonbury to the Reading, the HFStival, and Leeds festival.

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Holiday (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh7mLgP7YH4)

Artist: Green Day

Green Day is an American rock trio formed in 1987.[1] The band has consisted of Billie Joe Armstrong (vocals, guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass guitar, vocals), and Tré Cool (drums, percussion) for the majority of its existence. Green Day was originally part of the punk rock scene in Berkeley, California. Its early releases for independent record label Lookout! Records earned them a grassroots fanbase, some of whom felt alienated when the band signed to a major label. Nevertheless, its major label debut Dookie (1994) became a breakout success and eventually sold over 15 million copies worldwide. As a result, Green Day was widely credited, alongside fellow California punk bands The Offspring and Rancid, with reviving mainstream interest in and popularizing punk rock in the United States. Green Day's 2004 rock opera American Idiot reignited the band's popularity with a younger generation, selling five million copies in the U.S. They have won three Grammy Awards; Best Alternative Album for Dookie, Best Rock Album for American Idiot, and Record of the Year for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams".

[Spinal]

OK, I'm going to assume Brightside intended to vote for his own nomination.

Which leaves us in sudden death.

Tool or Weezer can win with the next vote.

IAM can win if it receives the next two votes.

[Mysterious Dude]

Green Day

[Mysterious Dude]

Suspekt

[Spinal]

Sure, why not, Suspekt. Although it is kind of fun to play 'spot the allusion' in the Beatles video.

[Winston*]

Weezer

[Spinal]

Weezer 5
Tool 4
IAM 3

Weezer - "Island in the Sun"

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

All Caps (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewc1hixzYPY)

Artist: Madvillain

Madvillain is a hip hop group consisting of MF DOOM (MC/producer) and Madlib (MC/producer). Their debut album Madvillainy was met with wide critical acclaim for its unique approach—short songs, obscure lyrics, few choruses and a sound which was generally unfriendly to commercial radio. In 2006, Madvillain was featured on Stones Throw and Adult Swim's DVD/CD Chrome Children with a new song and live performance. Kidrobot followed this by announcing a Madvillain action figure. MF Doom and Madlib are currently working on a second Madvillain album

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49 Percent (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUGh_3UYtIk)

Artist: Röyksopp

Röyksopp are a Norwegian electronic music duo from Tromsø, composed of Torbjørn Brundtland and Svein Berge. The group formed officially in 1998 and released their debut album Melody A.M. on Wall of Sound in 2001. The word Röyksopp is a stylized version of the Norwegian word for the puffball mushroom, "røyksopp" or literally, "smoke mushroom". Many Röyksopp tracks have been used in commercials or as background music in television programs and movies. Two of their songs were used in the EA Sports football (soccer) video game franchise FIFA.

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Here it Goes Again (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv5zWaTEVkI)

Artist: OK Go

OK Go is a rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois, now residing in Los Angeles, California. The band is composed of Damian Kulash (lead vocals and guitar), Tim Nordwind (bass guitar and backing vocalist), Dan Konopka (drums and percussion) and Andy Ross (keyboards, guitar and backing vocals), who joined them in 2005 in replacement of Andy Duncan. The original members formed as OK Go in 1998 and released two studio albums before Duncan's departure. The band is notable for their unusual fashion sense and their energetic music videos. After OK Go's exposure on This American Life and their relationship with They Might Be Giants, the band released its self-titled debut album in 2002. The band's second album, Oh No, was recorded in Malmö, Sweden, in the fall of 2004. The band previewed their third album, titled Of the Blue Colour of the Sky, on a short sling of dates on the Eastern Coast of the U.S., starting in Philadelphia on March 6, 2009. They have stated that these songs are the "danciest, most anthemic, most heartbroken, and honest songs", of their career.

[Spinal]

There's other Green Day videos I would have preferred, but ah well, it's still the best of this bunch.

[Spinal]

The Madvillain video is well done. Particularly enjoyed that there were ads in the comic book.

I don't necessarily want to encourage the Youtube aesthetic, but damn, that treadmill choreography is really impressive. I bet the out-takes are really funny.

OK Go

[Spinal]

Madonna 7
Sammy 3
MGMT 1

Madonna - "Ray of Light"

[ledfloyd]

the boxer

[Adam]

I bet the out-takes are really funny.

My semi-long term high school girlfriend and a few of her friends did a simplified riff on that video for a talent show and one of her friends fell and broke her collarbone on the night. I think I burst a blood vessel in my brain trying to hold back the laughs when it happened

ANYway - Here It Goes Again

[Adam]

The Boxer

[B-side]

Is this a vote?

Whoops, sorry about that. It was not a vote, actually.:P

[ledfloyd]

OK Go

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

Praise You (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ULVQOneeZE)

Artist: Fatboy Slim

Norman Quentin Cook, also known by the stage name Fatboy Slim, is a British DJ, big beat musician, record producer and pioneer of the electronic dance genre that achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s. Cook has achieved considerable success in the UK charts, performing as Fatboy Slim and with The Housemartins, Beats International and Freak Power. He currently performs as the Brighton Port Authority. Cook achieved his first solo hit in 1989, featuring his future Beats International member MC Wildski called "Blame It on the Bassline". The song followed the basic template of what was to come in the style of the music of Beats International. In 1995, Cook enlisted help from producer friends Tim Jeffery and JC Reid to create a solo house music album under the Pizzaman pseudonym. The Pizzamania album spawned 3 UK Top 40 hits. The Fatboy Slim album Better Living Through Chemistry (released through Skint Records) contained the Top 40 UK hit, "Everybody Needs a 303". Fatboy Slim's next work was the single "The Rockafeller Skank," released prior to the album You've Come a Long Way, Baby, both of which were released in 1998. "Praise You", also from this album, was Cook's first UK solo number one.

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Move Along (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSbGur1dz9k)

Artist: The All-American Rejects

The All-American Rejects is a four-piece American pop rock band from Stillwater, Oklahoma, formed in 1999. The band consists of lead vocalist and bass guitarist Tyson Ritter, lead guitarist and keyboardist Nick Wheeler, rhythm guitarist Mike Kennerty, and drummer Chris Gaylor. Their debut self-titled studio album, The All-American Rejects, sold over one million records in the United States and was certified platinum. The band's second album, Move Along (2005), brought the band more mainstream success. "Dirty Little Secret" and "Move Along" were accredited double platinum status with over two million digital sales in the United States. The album Move Along itself was certified double platinum in the US. The All-American Rejects' third album, When the World Comes Down, was released on December 16, 2008. The first single "Gives You Hell" garnered much attention internationally, with the song peaking Number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Number 2 on Pop 100 charts.

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Mickey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvQex1RQ5G4)

Artist: Toni Basil

Antonia Christina Basilotta — known as Toni Basil — is an Emmy Winning and Grammy nominated American singer, director, actress, filmmaker, and choreographer. Toni Basil has been dancing professionally since childhood but her professional career started when she served as an assistant choreographer and dancer on Shindig!, an American music variety show which was broadcast on the ABC network from September 16, 1964, to January 8, 1966. Basil choreographed and co-directed with David Byrne, the "Once in a Lifetime" music video for the Talking Heads. Basil's recording career began in 1966 with a single for A&M Records which was the title song from the short film Breakaway. As an actress, Basil started off in the classic films Easy Rider and Five Easy Pieces. In 1982 she released the single "Mickey" which went on to achieve international success. This song is a cover of "Kitty," a 1979 release by UK band Racey. The original song did not include the famous 'Oh Mickey, you're so fine' chant which Basil added.

[Spinal]

My semi-long term high school girlfriend and a few of her friends did a simplified riff on that video for a talent show and one of her friends fell and broke her collarbone on the night. I think I burst a blood vessel in my brain trying to hold back the laughs when it happened


I've bitten it on a treadmill before. In that moment, you think to yourself, 'Please do not let me die a comical death.'

[Winston*]

Chemical Brothers

Didn't like the other two.

[Winston*]

Here It Goes Again

[Winston*]

Fatboy Slim

[Mysterious Dude]

All-American Rejects

[Ezee E]

Always hated the Fatboy Slim video.

So I watched the others just to vote for someone else, and I'm going with All-American Rejects. Legitimately a good video and song, don't care for the group otherwise.

[Mysterious Dude]

Royksopp

[Russ]

Green Day

[Russ]

I preferred Ok Go's synchonized dancing video.

Madvillain.

[dreamdead]

The Chemical Brothers.

[dreamdead]

Madvillain. Supercool and retro.

[dreamdead]

Amore Infelice.

[dreamdead]

Fatboy slim.

[Stay Puft]

The Chemical Brothers.

[ledfloyd]

praise you.

[Russ]

Toni Basil (sympathy vote)

[Ivan Drago]

All-American Rejects

[Ivan Drago]

I guess I'll be the only one to vote for Stephen and the Colberts.

[Ivan Drago]

Ok Go

[Spinal]

Suspekt 8
Pulp 1
The Beatles 0

Suspekt - "Amore Infelice"

DANISH HORRORCORE!

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

Take Me Out (http://www.mtv.com/videos/franz-ferdinand/29346/take-me-out.jhtml#artist=1241057)

Artist: Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand are a rock band that formed in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2002. The band is composed of Alex Kapranos (lead vocals and guitar), Bob Hardy (bass guitar), Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals) and Paul Thomson (drums, percussion and backing vocals). The band first experienced chart success when their second single "Take Me Out" reached #3 in the UK Charts, followed by their debut album Franz Ferdinand which debuted on the UK album chart at #3. The band went on to win the 2004 Mercury Music Prize and two BRIT Awards in 2005 for Best British Group and Best British Rock Act. NME named Franz Ferdinand as their Album of the Year. The band have also received several Grammy Award nominations. The band is named after the Austrian Archduke of the same name, whose assassination was a major factor in the outbreak of World War I. The band chose the name after watching the racehorse Archduke Ferdinand win the 2001 Northumberland Plate.

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Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeMFqkcPYcg)

Artist: Eurythmics

Eurythmics were a British musical duo, formed in 1980 by Scottish front woman Annie Lennox and English musician Dave Stewart. The pair have achieved significant global, commercial and critical success, selling 75 million records worldwide, winning numerous awards, and have undertaken several successful world tours. They are Britain's biggest selling duo, and are noted for their songs that showcase Lennox's powerful and expressive alto voice and Stewart's innovative production techniques. Eurythmics' commercial breakthrough came with Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) released in January 1983. Stewart recently revealed that the famous synthetic bass line in the song was discovered by accident when he inadvertently played a track backwards. In 2009, Lennox stated that although she and Stewart remain friends, she does not foresee any further Eurythmics projects in the future.

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Sæglópur (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yjurf5d6X0)

Artist: Sigur Rós

Sigur Rós is an Icelandic post-rock band with melodic, classical, and minimalist elements. The band is known for its ethereal sound and lead singer Jónsi Birgisson's falsetto voice. Jón Þór (Jónsi) Birgisson (guitar and vocals), Georg Hólm (bass) and Ã�gúst Ævar Gunnarsson (drums) formed the group in ReykjavÃ*k in August 1994. Their name is Icelandic wordplay: while the individual words Sigur and Rós mean, respectively, Victory and Rose, "Victory Rose" wouldn't be grammatically correct; the name is actually borrowed from Jónsi's younger sister Sigurrós, who was born the same day as the band was formed, and then split into two words. The band was joined by Kjartan Sveinsson on keyboards in 1998. He is the only member of Sigur Rós with musical training, and has contributed most of the orchestral and string arrangements for their later work. International acclaim came with 1999's Ã�gætis byrjun ("An all right start"). The album's reputation spread by word of mouth over the following two years. Soon critics worldwide hailed it as one of the great albums of its time, and the band was playing support to established acts such as Radiohead.

[Spinal]

"Praise You" vs. "Mickey" is actually a pretty compelling match-up. Two choreographed group dance numbers with a lead performer that is exuberant and a little bit goofy. Do you prefer the deadpan put-on or the amusingly earnest? I give the edge to Toni Basil because the dancing is better and because she means it.

[ledfloyd]

not too fond of any of these. sigur ros i guess.

[Russ]

Sigur Rós

[Spinal]

Hmmm. Sigur Rós is a distant third place for me. I'll go with the 80s again and select Eurythmics. Really like that Franz Ferdinand song.

[dreamdead]

I like isolated moments of the Sigur Ros video, but revisiting it reminds me of how much of a chore those moments take to get to. I'll back up Spinal on the Eurythmics.

[Spaceman Spiff]

"Praise You" vs. "Mickey" is actually a pretty compelling match-up. Two choreographed group dance numbers with a lead performer that is exuberant and a little bit goofy. Do you prefer the deadpan put-on or the amusingly earnest? I give the edge to Toni Basil because the dancing is better and because she means it.

I like this reasoning. I'll go with Basil, as well.

[Spinal]

Let's wrap this up tonight. I'll give you a few more hours.

[Spinal]

This will end in a few hours as well.

[Spinal]

The Chemical Brothers 5
Green Day 3
Colbert 1

The Chemical Brothers - "The Boxer"

[Stay Puft]

Toni Basil.

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_5GXwbzuy0)

Artist: Missy Elliott

Melissa Arnette Elliott, better known by her stage name Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, is an American recording artist, producer and actress and former member of the band Sista, with the other female rappers, Da Brat, Free, and Eve . With record sales of over seven million in the United States, she is the only female rapper to have six albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one double platinum Under Construction. In addition, Elliott has worked extensively as a songwriter and producer for other artists, both alone and with her producer and childhood friend Timbaland. Elliott's songwriting and production credits include work for a number of other top artists, among them Aaliyah and Ginuwine. Elliott began her career as a featured vocalist rapping on Sean "Puffy" Combs's Bad Boy remixes to Gina Thompson's "The Things That You Do,", MC Lyte's 1996 single "Cold Rock a Party" (backup vocals by Gina Thompson), and New Edition's 1996 single "You Don't Have to Worry." The album Supa Dupa Fly was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 1998 Grammy Awards.

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Violet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-T2Pw3hixc)

Artist: Hole

Hole is a Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1989 and initially disbanded in 2002. The band is fronted by vocalist–rhythm guitarist Courtney Love, who co-founded Hole with former songwriter–lead guitarist Eric Erlandson. Hole achieved considerable commercial success. Their second album, Live Through This, was critically acclaimed and regarded as one of the greatest albums of the 1990s, as well as their most notable work. Hole's style of alternative rock was initially influenced heavily by punk rock, no wave and noise rock, though as they progressed they began to incorporate elements of grunge and pop rock into their sound. In 2009, Love announced she was reforming Hole with former Larrikin Love guitarist Micko Larkin, though Eric Erlandson has implied no reunion can take place contractually without his involvement. However, on January 1, 2010, a website promoting Courtney Love's upcoming solo album of the same name was launched, with a link to an official Facebook page claiming the record will be released under the name Hole

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Hustler (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHnYntZzaiQ)

Artist: Simian Mobile Disco

Simian Mobile Disco are an English production and remix team. Formed from the ashes of Simian in 2005 its members are James Ford and Jas Shaw. In addition to his work with Simian Mobile Disco, James Ford is a producer and has worked bands such as the Florence & the Machine, Arctic Monkeys, Peaches and Klaxons. Musically, Simian Mobile Disco are known for heavily stylized tracks —often with minimal instrumentation— that associate themselves with a particular hook (vocal or instrumental), which is repeated throughout the track. There is often a breakdown comprising noise, drums and sometimes synths and vocals. The band's debut album, Attack Decay Sustain Release was released on June 18, 2007.

[Spinal]

OK Go - 5
Madvillain - 2
Royksopp 1

OK Go - "Here It Goes Again"

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

Rock With You (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X-Mrc2l1d0)

Artist: Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson was an American musician, dancer, and entertainer. Referred to as the King of Pop, he is the most commercially successful and one of the most influential entertainers of all time. His unique contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with a highly publicized personal life, made him a prominent figure in popular culture for over four decades. Alongside his brothers, he made his debut in 1964 as lead singer and youngest member of The Jackson 5, and later began a successful solo career in 1971. His 1982 album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995) also among the world's best selling albums.

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FÃ¥gt Op I Skalle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npj0scBta90)

Artist: Malk De Koijn

Malk de Koijn is a Danish rap group formed in 1993, known for their innovative use of the Danish language. The group has 3 members, Tue Track (rap, keyboard & turntables), Blæs Bukki (rap & keyboards) and Geolo G (rap). They often have "alter-egos" when performing. In 1998 their first album Smash Hit in Aberdeen was launched. The style was different from the usual rap songs at that time - the group rapped about their imaginary universes in Aberdeen (not to be confused with the city in Scotland) and Langestrand, and the (often bizarre) humour was the most essential part of their songs. The critics liked the album and it was nominated for a Grammy - in 1999 the group also won Maarums Lyrikpris, a lyric prize. Their second album Sneglzilla came in 2002 - and once again the album was very well received among fans and critics. The Danish music magazine Gaffa and two national papers, Politiken and Ekstra Bladet, wrote that Sneglzilla was the best album of 2002.

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Black Hole Sun (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiSkyEyBczU)

Artist: Soundgarden

Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 by lead singer and drummer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Matt Cameron became the band's permanent drummer in 1986 while bassist Ben Shepherd became a permanent replacement for Yamamoto in 1990. Soundgarden was the first grunge band to sign to a major label, though the band did not achieve commercial success until Seattle contemporaries Nirvana and Pearl Jam popularized grunge in the early 1990s. Soundgarden achieved its biggest success with the 1994 album, Superunknown, which debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and yielded the Grammy Award-winning singles "Black Hole Sun" and "Spoonman". In 1997, the band broke up due to internal strife over its creative direction. However, Cornell announced on January 1, 2010 that there would be a Soundgarden reunion, though no details have yet been released.

[Spinal]

Those were all great. I would be happy with any of these. I'll go ahead and cast a vote for Hole.

[Spinal]

Malk De Koijn

That was pretty sweet.

[Lasse]

Suspekt 8
Pulp 1
The Beatles 0

Suspekt - "Amore Infelice"

DANISH HORRORCORE!

YES!!! :pritch:

[Ezee E]

Hole as well.

[Adam]

Praise You

[Spinal]

More votes here please.

[Melville]

Praise You

[Sven]

Eurythmics

[Sven]

MJ

[Acapelli]

missy elliott

[Acapelli]

mj

[Russ]

SMD

[Acapelli]

franz ferdinand

[Acapelli]

toni basil

[Russ]

Malk De Koijn

[Ivan Drago]

Franz Ferdinand

[Mysterious Dude]

Hole

[Mysterious Dude]

Malk De Koijn

[Mysterious Dude]

Franz Ferdinand

[Thirdmango]

Toni Basil.

I too always hated this FS video.

[ledfloyd]

hole'll do.

[ledfloyd]

hmm, MJ

[Adam]

Sæglópur

[Adam]

Black Hole Sun

[Adam]

Hustler

[Spinal]

Toni Basil 6
Fatboy Slim 5
All-American Rejects 3

Toni Basil - "Mickey"

[Spinal]

Instructions:

Please take the time to watch all three videos and then cast your vote by making a post in this thread. Thread will be open a minimum of 24 hours and then may close any time after that at my discretion.

Although it will naturally be difficult to vote for music you find disagreeable or against personal favorites, please remember that the primary question should be "Is this the most effective and/or artistic video?" not "Is this the best song?" Basically, just keep an open mind and allow yourself the opportunity to be pleasantly surprised.

I'm Not Okay (I Promise) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9x65NcJDWk)

Artist: My Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance is a Grammy-nominated American rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, bassist Mikey Way, guitarists Frank Iero and Ray Toro and drummer Bob Bryar. Shortly after forming, the band signed to Eyeball Records and released their debut album I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love in 2002. They signed with Reprise Records the next year and released their major label debut Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge in 2004; the album was a commercial success, selling over one million copies. My Chemical Romance's music has been described by the media as alternative rock, post-hardcore, punk revival, pop punk and emo. The band's official website describes their music as simply "rock" or "violent, dangerous pop". My Chemical Romance won the award for Best International Band at the 2007 NME Awards and Gerard Way also won the Hero of the Year award.

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Frozen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evxEOXkxRIA)

Artist: Madonna

Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone) is an American recording artist, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, and raised in Rochester Hills, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977, for a career in modern dance. After performing as a member of the pop musical groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her self-titled debut album Madonna in 1983 on Sire Records. A series of hit singles from her studio albums Like a Virgin (1984) and True Blue (1986) gained her global recognition, establishing her as a pop icon for pushing the boundaries of lyrical content in mainstream popular music and imagery in her music videos, which became a fixture on MTV. Guinness World Records listed her as the world's most successful female recording artist of all time.

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Go With the Flow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcHKOC64KnE)

Artist: Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age is an American Grammy Award-nominated rock band from Palm Desert, California, United States, formed in 1997. Originally formed under the name Gamma Ray by guitarist Josh Homme, following the breakup of his previous band, Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age developed a style of riff-oriented, heavy music which has been described by Homme as 'robot rock', saying that he "wanted to create a heavy sound based on a solid jam, and just pound it into your head". Frequent touring generated support for the band which grew when Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl joined in late 2001/early 2002 to record their third album. Songs for the Deaf was released in August and was a critical and commercial success.

[Spinal]

Three way tie. Next vote takes it.

[Acapelli]

i'll probably be the only vote, but my chemical romance

[Ezee E]

Madonna. Hate Chemical Romance, and the Queens of the Stone Age video is simply alright.

I remember the hype for the premiere of "Frozen" was pretty big when I paid attention to MTV. It is a good one though.