Surprised this arrived so low.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 16 August 2012 19:05 (eleven years ago) link
#37 - The Caterpillar, 323 points, 16 votes
The Top, 1984
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYWcCRhdClY
― nate woolls, Thursday, 16 August 2012 19:23 (eleven years ago) link
love "The Caterpillar" but didn't make the cut though two songs from The Top did. so to make up for that a bit i voted for it in the video poll.
― Bee OK, Thursday, 16 August 2012 19:26 (eleven years ago) link
"The Caterpillar" is the only classic single I've been meh about in recent years.
― a regina spektor is haunting europe (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Thursday, 16 August 2012 19:33 (eleven years ago) link
It was my number 6.
― nate woolls, Thursday, 16 August 2012 19:34 (eleven years ago) link
The Cure is definitely a band where I'd love to see the results of a "no singles" poll
― Lil Swayne of Pie (DJP), Thursday, 16 August 2012 19:52 (eleven years ago) link
#36 - M, 325 points, 14 votes
Seventeen Seconds, 1980
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=AeNRYUVkIzE
― nate woolls, Thursday, 16 August 2012 19:54 (eleven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeNRYUVkIzE
― Lil Swayne of Pie (DJP), Thursday, 16 August 2012 19:55 (eleven years ago) link
this is one of the songs that ended up in my 41-50 range; it's fucking great
― Lil Swayne of Pie (DJP), Thursday, 16 August 2012 19:57 (eleven years ago) link
with something like "M" placing it makes me realize that i really should have paid a bit more attention to Seventeen Seconds and Faith. though i did get two songs off each of those albums i feel like they are way underrepresented in my ballot.
― Bee OK, Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:00 (eleven years ago) link
Since voting in this, I've been noticing how much I hear the Cure just sort of out and about. "High" was on the radio somewhere the other day, "Friday I'm in Love" came on in the supermarket last week, and last night I heard "Jumping Someone Else's Train" in a local bar.
― something of an astrological coup (tipsy mothra), Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:00 (eleven years ago) link
I know 17S is underrepresented in my ballot because when I tallied up my votes, nothing from it was on it. That still doesn't sit quite right.
― Lil Swayne of Pie (DJP), Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:04 (eleven years ago) link
#35 - Shake Dog Shake, 330 points, 17 votes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qg6xNslnpM
― nate woolls, Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:24 (eleven years ago) link
aww yeah
― a regina spektor is haunting europe (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:27 (eleven years ago) link
YES, one of the 17.
― Bee OK, Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:27 (eleven years ago) link
a revelation when I bought the remastered album a couple months ago
― a regina spektor is haunting europe (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:28 (eleven years ago) link
love these results so far, great job Nate Woolls!
― Bee OK, Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:28 (eleven years ago) link
i agree with that. the remastered of The Top really makes it come alive.
― Bee OK, Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:29 (eleven years ago) link
blergh
― (✿◠‿◠) (ENBB), Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:30 (eleven years ago) link
I was the other #1 voter for The Figurehead. Its close relative and near-equal Siamese Twins was my #5. All of Pornography was in my top 30. In fact, my ballot was overwhelmingly tilted towards the run of albums between 17S and The Top, which is the Cure that's stuck with me the most, possibly because I was introduced to it very young, or possibly because its deep and mysterious poetry still makes me shiver and dream
But yeah, The Figurehead - the way it emerges from the raging instrumental torment with each new revelation ("I could lose myself..." and "Too many secrets...") - some of the greatest lyrics ever written, no doubt. Would agree with Dan about that run of tracks, albeit I'd probably extend it two in either direction. Pornography is probably among my top 5 records of all time - it's absolutely monumental, every track is great. That said, the two aforementioned centrepieces really do stand above and apart - holy hell, what music
My breakdown, then
Pornography - 8The Top - 7Faith - 417 Seconds - 3Bloodflowers - 2The Cure - 2 (really! Yes, they were Labyrinth and The Promise! Obviously!)KMKMKM - 2 (probably should have been 3 as I forgot to include The Snakepit)Wish - 13 Imaginary Boys - 1The Head On The Door - 1
THE TOP IS FUCKING AMAZING BTW
― once a week is ample, Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:37 (eleven years ago) link
#34 - Untitled, 344 points, 12 votes
Disintegration, 1989
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYCkbgb1rMw
― nate woolls, Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:43 (eleven years ago) link
love these results so far, great job Nate Woolls!― Bee OK, Thursday, August 16, 2012 8:28 PM (14 minutes ago) Bookmark
― Bee OK, Thursday, August 16, 2012 8:28 PM (14 minutes ago) Bookmark
Thanks!
didn't vote for that one as Disintegration already got like half the album in my ballot anyways.
― Bee OK, Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:47 (eleven years ago) link
I was the other #1 voter for The Figurehead. Its close relative and near-equal Siamese Twins was my #5.
Without giving a shit about spoiling anything, Siamese Twins was my #2. I am Mr Pornography.
― passive-aggressive display name (aldo), Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:48 (eleven years ago) link
Is that how you introduce yourself on dates?
― Get wolves (DL), Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:51 (eleven years ago) link
Not until I have dropped my trousers.
― passive-aggressive display name (aldo), Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:52 (eleven years ago) link
Smooth
― Get wolves (DL), Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:53 (eleven years ago) link
Yes, circumcised.
― passive-aggressive display name (aldo), Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:56 (eleven years ago) link
Although I am not actually circumcised, it just seems like the right punchline.
Although why that is even relevant, as none of you will probably ever see my penis and I am not trying to chat any of you up.
It probably is not helping that I am watching a Richard Herring live show as I type.
― passive-aggressive display name (aldo), Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:58 (eleven years ago) link
(It is 'What Is Love Anyway', in case you were wondering)
― passive-aggressive display name (aldo), Thursday, 16 August 2012 20:59 (eleven years ago) link
#33 - The Upstairs Room, 350 points, 13 votes, 1 #1 vote
Japanese Whispers, 1983
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV08rRjglEM
― nate woolls, Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:13 (eleven years ago) link
Now I want to see your penis.
― LeRooLeRoo, Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:16 (eleven years ago) link
get an upstairs room, you two
― Lil Swayne of Pie (DJP), Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:18 (eleven years ago) link
teehee
― Thanks WEBSITE!! (Z S), Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:20 (eleven years ago) link
Great post LJ.
That performance of 'M' that DJP posted is incredible. Gah, I love 17s so so much. The drum sound throughout, the consistent mood. Such a great album.
xxp
― pandemic, Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:21 (eleven years ago) link
ALCOHOLIC AND SLOW
― a regina spektor is haunting europe (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:21 (eleven years ago) link
another one of my votes.
― Bee OK, Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:21 (eleven years ago) link
Haha, it always works.
<clicks heels, Tommy Steele style>
xp
― passive-aggressive display name (aldo), Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:22 (eleven years ago) link
If I was ranking Pornography it would be:
Siamese TwinsThe Hanging GardenA Strange DayThe FigureheadOne Hundred YearsColdPornographyA Short Term Effect
― Lil Swayne of Pie (DJP), Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:28 (eleven years ago) link
Seems a good time to post..
― nate woolls, Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:29 (eleven years ago) link
#32 - The Hanging Garden, 352 points, 18 votes
Pornography, 1982
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgo6_zyi0JU
and..
― nate woolls, Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:30 (eleven years ago) link
#31 - Siamese Twins, 360 points, 11 votes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFMWZ8g8ueM
lol
TOO LOW BOTH OF THESE
― Lil Swayne of Pie (DJP), Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:30 (eleven years ago) link
"Siamese Twins" is my number two.
― Bee OK, Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:32 (eleven years ago) link
"Lament" and "M" were both in my Top 10. "M" is just a perfect song. The bass, the guitar, the keyboards, the lyrics, the guitar solo, the slowing ending. Perfect.
― LeRooLeRoo, Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:33 (eleven years ago) link
that was great fun, too bad i won't be around tomorrow for the live roll out.
― Bee OK, Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:35 (eleven years ago) link
Lament was my #3 (iirc) and The Upstairs Room was in my top 10 (maybe #10). Glad to see them make it, though, I expected them to be higher. No big deal.
― Johnny Fever, Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:35 (eleven years ago) link
TY Pandemic. To EGREGIOUSLY TRADUCE my posting code, I'd add that I actually voted for 4 tracks off 17 Seconds, not 3, because I snuck At Night in at the bottom at the last second
...and to explain my lack of Disintegration voting - it's a good album but its very consistency means that I can ignore all of its tracks, happy in the knowledge that everyone else will vote for the right ones. Plus I just don't like it as much as I probably should. That's not really putting it right. I don't need to listen to it, ever, although I recognise its brilliance.
Whoever can guess my #2 wins a prize or something idk (clue: won't place)
Oh! Oh! Much Pornography!
My ranking of the album was
The FigureheadSiamese TwinsOne Hundred YearsPornographyA Strange DayA Short Term Effect (so wonderfully weird, so completely dreamlike)ColdThe Hanging Garden (N.B. I may have ranked it 8th but it is also my Official 22nd Favourite Cure Song Ever so it's not like I don't adore it)
― once a week is ample, Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:36 (eleven years ago) link
Are we not going down to #21 today?
― pandemic, Thursday, 16 August 2012 21:36 (eleven years ago) link