good song, possibly their second-worst video (absolute worst being Peter Pumpkinhead)
― Οὖτις, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:49 (nine years ago) link
peter pumpkinhead has a video? oh god
― Ƹ༑Ʒ (imago), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:49 (nine years ago) link
'The Disappointed' was my No.3, with 'Travels in Nihilon' at No.2.
Part of me was baffled by their low placement, but then again this was always going to be a poll full of surprises.
― Portsmouth Bubblejet, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:51 (nine years ago) link
Nonsuch would appear to be underrated IMO. If Pumpkinhead, Barnum and The Disappointed have already placed, I'm guessing Then She Appeared is done.
― campreverb, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:53 (nine years ago) link
the disappointed is definitely one of the better songs i couldn't vote for coz then i'd have to carefully compare loads more songs (as are burning w/ o's f and river of orchids)
then she appeared def has a chance, it's the only one of those i voted for
― Ƹ༑Ʒ (imago), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:53 (nine years ago) link
The Disappointed's video is great! they surely have several videos that are worse than that
― soref, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:54 (nine years ago) link
is Towers Of London the one with a Richard Branson cameo? that is the worst
it's all about the JFK assassination/Zapruder film dontcha know
― Ƹ༑Ʒ (imago), Wednesday, October 15, 2014 2:53 PM (1 minute ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
The Disappointed's video is great!
uh ... have you watched this recently? Andy's complaints about it are pretty funny/sadly otm
― Οὖτις, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:55 (nine years ago) link
(also I didn't vote for those songs because I strongly favour the ones I did vote for & what better way to propel them up the list than remove the competition haha)
― Ƹ༑Ʒ (imago), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:56 (nine years ago) link
Towers Of London the one with a Richard Branson cameo? that is the worst
That's Generals and Majors.
― Οὖτις, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:56 (nine years ago) link
ILX polls are a blood sport. which I do like.
― campreverb, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:57 (nine years ago) link
34. Another Satellite (835 points, 10 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/34-AnotherSatellite.jpg
― Οὖτις, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:57 (nine years ago) link
33. This Is Pop? (847 points, 10 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/33-ThisIsPop.jpg
― Οὖτις, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:58 (nine years ago) link
32. That's Really Super, Supergirl (854 points, 11 votes)http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/32-ThatsReallySuperSupergirl.jpg
31. Season Cycle (858 points, 10 votes)http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/31-SeasonCycle.jpg
fabulous image for "Supergirl"
― guess that bundt gettin eaten (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:58 (nine years ago) link
:D my #19 & until i thought hard about how ballet for 1000 umbrellas is totally perfect my skylarking highlight, it's exquisite
lol you'll have to guess which one i'm talking about
― Ƹ༑Ʒ (imago), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:59 (nine years ago) link
30. King For a Day (861 points, 11 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/30-KingForADay.jpg
― Οὖτις, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 21:59 (nine years ago) link
yep, there are choices here that let me know it's a miracle I ever agree with anyone on any point. Typical XTC list!
― Dominique, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:03 (nine years ago) link
I watched The Disappointed video immediately before making that post! I just looked up Partridge discussing it on the song of week blog and I agree it looks New Romantic-esque, but this is good thing imo, especially for a song about pageantry and flamboyant displays of grief. I think at least some of the medieval weird perspective stuff did make it onscreen xps
― soref, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:04 (nine years ago) link
there are choices here that let me know it's a miracle I ever agree with anyone on any point
name names!
― Οὖτις, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:05 (nine years ago) link
"The Disappointed" and "King For A Day" are songs that make me believe XTC actually are dated dad-psychedelia. Especially "The Disappointed". So banal, so adult-contemporary. I cringe!
― Dominique, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:09 (nine years ago) link
or maybe I just hate shuffles
― Dominique, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:13 (nine years ago) link
brb scouring the 365 for a shuffle
― Ƹ༑Ʒ (imago), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:14 (nine years ago) link
haha I'm sure there some in there
― Dominique, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:19 (nine years ago) link
Dammit, I've had a really busy day and have to get up early, wanna stay and see the rest of this rollout.
Amazing graphics! Esp Nihilon, fantastic!
― MaresNest, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:20 (nine years ago) link
Welp my #1 has placed (bonfire)
― a drug by the name of WORLD WITHOUT END (Jon Lewis), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:23 (nine years ago) link
29. Then She Appeared (876 points, 12 votes)http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/29-ThenSheAppeared.jpg
― Οὖτις, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:29 (nine years ago) link
28. When You're Near Me I Have Difficulty (912 points, 12 votes)http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/28-WhenYoureNearMeIHaveDifficulty.jpg
27. Helicopter (917 points, 12 votes)http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/27-Helicopter.jpg
― Οὖτις, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:30 (nine years ago) link
26. Rocket from a Bottle (937 points, 12 votes)http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/26-RocketFromABottle.jpg
25. You’re The Wish You Are I Had (950 points, 12 votes)http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/25-YoureTheWishYouAreIHad.jpg
24. Ballet For A Rainy Day (975 points, 12 votes)http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/24-BalletForARainyDay.jpg
― Οὖτις, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:31 (nine years ago) link
TIE 23. Snowman (985 points, 11 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/23-Snowman.jpgTIE 23. The Meeting Place (985 points, 12 votes)http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/23-MeetingPlace.jpg
22. Ball and Chain (1073 points, 14 votes)http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/22-BallAndChain.jpg
― Οὖτις, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:32 (nine years ago) link
21. Jason and the Argonauts (1084 points, 13 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j449/HideousLump/XTC%20ILM%20Top%2060/21-JasonAndTheArgonauts.jpg
and that's it for today kids
told u!
oh YAY HELICOPTER! one of the most annoying pieces of music ever. it's so awesome <3 my #21
oh and there's my #7, Ballet For The Greatest Middle Eight Ever Recorded
I also voted for Snowman & Ball & Chain AND Jason & The Argonauts, gonna shut up now, it's all too much. XTC rule
― Ƹ༑Ʒ (imago), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:32 (nine years ago) link
recap:
21. Jason and the Argonauts (1084 points, 13 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))22. Ball and Chain (1073 points, 14 votes)TIE 23. The Meeting Place (985 points, 12 votes)TIE 23. Snowman (985 points, 11 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))24. Ballet For A Rainy Day (975 points, 12 votes)25. You’re The Wish You Are I Had (950 points, 12 votes)26. Rocket from a Bottle (937 points, 12 votes)27. Helicopter (917 points, 12 votes)28. When You're Near Me I Have Difficulty (912 points, 12 votes)29. Then She Appeared (876 points, 12 votes)30. King For a Day (861 points, 11 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))31. Season Cycle (858 points, 10 votes)32. That's Really Super, Supergirl (854 points, 11 votes)33. This Is Pop? (847 points, 10 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))34. Another Satellite (835 points, 10 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))35. Yacht Dance (817 points, 9 votes)36. Burning With Optimism's Flames (812 points, 10 votes)37. River of Orchids (801 points, 10 votes)38. 1000 Umbrellas (797 points, 10 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))39. Great Fire (794 points, 10 votes)40. Seagulls Screaming Kiss Her, Kiss Her (763 points, 10 votes)41. The Disappointed (758 points, 9 votes)42. Wake Up (750 points, 10 votes)43. Are You Receiving Me? (743 points, 11 votes)44. (The Everyday Story of) Smalltown (736 points, 9 votes)45. Travels in Nihilon (720 points, 8 votes)46. My Bird Performs (718 points, 10 votes)47. Sacrificial Bonfire (656 points, 8 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))48. Sgt Rock (Is Going To Help Me) (654 points, 8 votes)49. Statue of Liberty (648 points, 9 votes)50. Beating Of Hearts (644 points, 9 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))TIE 51. Greenman (640 points, 8 votes)TIE 51. Runaways (640 points, 9 votes)52. The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead (615 points, 8 votes)53. Roads Girdle the Globe (613 points, 8 votes)54. Pale and Precious (602 points, 8 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))55. Dear Madam Barnum (599 points, 9 votes)56. English Roundabout (586 points, 8 votes)57. Brainiac's Daughter (583 points, 8 votes)58. Dear God (569 points, 8 votes, 1 No. 1 vote))59. Ten Feet Tall (559 points, 7 votes)60. I'd Like That (556 points, 8 votes)
there have been fewer number ones than I expected so far
― soref, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:33 (nine years ago) link
"Snowman" high on my ballot.
― guess that bundt gettin eaten (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:33 (nine years ago) link
60-21 in the same afternoon is a bit of a whirlwind.
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:34 (nine years ago) link
11 of my 31 have placed so far You guys like drums n wires and nonsuch lots more than me
― a drug by the name of WORLD WITHOUT END (Jon Lewis), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:35 (nine years ago) link
I totally forgot Jason and the Argonauts for my ballot.
It's a very interesting poll - such a rich catalogue, with not a lot of consensus.
― funk79, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:36 (nine years ago) link
Half my top 10 already spoken for.
― a drug by the name of WORLD WITHOUT END (Jon Lewis), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:36 (nine years ago) link
I can't see my number one turning up at this rate.
― MaresNest, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:36 (nine years ago) link
I didn't vote, but goddamn there's a lot of Skylarking. I should've voted just for the satisfaction of not voting for a single thing from it (unless you count Dear God).
― Johnny Fever, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:36 (nine years ago) link
I totally forgot another satellite somehow. That's what I get for picking my skylarking choices from memory without looking at the track list.
― a drug by the name of WORLD WITHOUT END (Jon Lewis), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:37 (nine years ago) link
my #1 already placed, but a lot haven't. I did choose a few Fuzzy Warbles, and getting the feeling they were basically voting for Nader
― Dominique, Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:38 (nine years ago) link
got Dominique down as the 1000 Umbrellas #1, willing to be stood corrected
― Ƹ༑Ʒ (imago), Wednesday, 15 October 2014 22:39 (nine years ago) link