CLASSIC ROCK BOTTOM MAY MUSIC CHALLENGE

[Jon]

Since the inaugural version was such a rousing success*, the power that be (there can be only one!) has decided it's time for another music challenge.

The rules are simple:

Starting 5/1/14 (that's May 1st of the year 2014 for those that have problems with numbers), you will have 31 (thirty-one) days to listen to 30 (thirty) albums. No, not just ANY albums, but a specific genre of albums.

Last November's challenge was easy. Five (5) albums each from the 60's (sixties), 70's (seventies), 80's (eighties), 90's (nineties) and 00's (umm....zeroes zeroes?). Simple. Those that completed that challenge were given to opportunity to pick a specific genre for the next challenge, which is THIS challenge. 

So, you're probably asking yourself "What are the categories, or genres, this time?" Well, we don't know yet. We're making you wait and giving you ample time to get prepared. We're like that. 

For those that complete the challenge, you'll be given the opportunity to pick a category for an upcoming challenge, just like those that completed the inaugural challenge. Yep, we're nice like that. 

You can keep a running tally of your albums in this post. The only requirements are the album title, artist and what challenge category it falls into. You can also wait to post until you're done with the challenge. Either way is perfectly fine. We're easy like that. 

All you need to do now is wait. Wait for the categories to appear below. Wait, but breathe. Always remember to breathe.   

MAY CHALLENGE

1) Listen to 5 albums from a group named after a city, state or country (from Rjhog)

COMPLETED #1: Matthew N., Jon, Scott G., Niels, Rjhog, Mike M., Noah M.

2) Listen to 5 disco and/or funk albums, soundtracks included (per Scott G.)

COMPLETED #2: Jon, Matthew N., Rjhog, Niels, Scott G., Mike M., Noah M. 

3) Listen to 5 punk and/or alternative rock albums but 2 of the 5 MUST be Punk (so says Mike)

COMPLETED #3: Rjhog, Matthew N., Jon, Niels, Scott G., Mike M., Noah M.

4) Listen to 5 NWOBHM albums from the years 1980 and/or 1981(request from Niels)

COMPLETED #4: Niels, Matthew N., Jon, Rjhog, Mike M., Scott G., Noah M.

5) Listen to 5 albums from a group where at least one band member died (courtesy Scott B.)**

COMPLETED #5: Jon, Matthew N., Rjhog, Niels, Scott G., Mike M., Noah M.

6) Listen to 5 albums featuring a female lead singer

COMPLETED #6: Rjhog, Niels, Matthew N., Jon, Mike M., Scott G., Noah M.

* with the exception of Scott, who tried to ruin the fun 

**for example, you can listen to an AC/DC album but it will need to be an album featuring Bon Scott

ONLINE COUNTDOWN CLOCKS

[Scott]

Madonnas Mommy?

[RJhog (Admin)]

Listen to five albums by The Smithereens.

[Matt Nadeau]

YES! That'll be my category for the next time around!! I LOVE the Smithereens!!

[Scott]

Thanks to you I've already listened to what seems like 100. And that's time I can never get back. ..

[Jon]

Listen to 5 NWOBHM albums from the years 1980 and/or 1981

1. Legend--Legend (1981)

[Jon]

Listen to 5 NWOBHM albums from the years 1980 and/or 1981

1. Legend--Legend (1981)

2. Tygers Of Pan Tang--Spellbound (1981)

Listen to 5 NWOBHM albums from the years 1980 and/or 1981

1. Legend--Legend (1981)

2. Tygers Of Pan Tang--Spellbound (1981)

[Scott]

Couple of updates...

Listen to 5 disco and/or funk albums, soundtracks included (per Scott G.)
   1. Earth Wind and Fire - That's The Way Of The World
   2. Electric Light Orchestra - Discovery
   3. Bee Gees - Main Course

Listen to 5 albums from a group where at least one band member died (courtesy Scott B.)**
   1. Bee Gees - This Is Where I Came In
   2. The Doobie Brothers - What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
   3. Prism - Young and Restless

[Niels (Mod)]

Discovery is Disco?! Well, allright then, I certainly can listen to that album!!

[Niels (Mod)]

Is ABBA's Vouslezvous or whatever it's called also considered disco, then? Or Rod Stewart's "Blondes Have More Fun"? Or Blondie's "Parallel Lines"? Or even KISS's "Dynasty"? If not, then I think that "Discovery" is CHEATING!!  I have had some trouble finding albums that REALLY belongs in the catagory "Disco/Funk". I wouldn't even call Quincy Jones for Disco/funk.

[Scott]

Last Train to London, Shine a little love, don't bring me down? Disco... Rod Stewart I wouldn't say as much, it only has the one discoish sing... Dynasty, the same. And Abba? I would say yes

[Niels (Mod)]

ABBA and ELO it is, then.

[Niels (Mod)]

Fourth album in the catagory 1) Listen to 5 albums from a group named after a city, state or country (from Rjhog):

Boston - Third Stage

This is the only Boston-album, I ever bought (and I got it VERY cheap). I don't think, I've heard the whole album since...1990...until now, that is. Never was a fan of Boston.