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

[RJhog (Admin)]

How did you make that little gif of yourself?

[Jon]

"Little"? I take offense to that.

[Scott]

I've decided not to finish the challenge. .. I'm afraid of the prizes

[Jon]

Chicken.

[Mike Mills]

6) Listen to 5 albums featuring a female lead singer

1. Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual
2. Heart - The Road Home
3. No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom
4. The Cranberries - Everybody Else Is Doing It, Why Can't We?
5. S.U.N. - Something Unto Nothing

[RJhog (Admin)]

And Mike is finally on the board.

[Jon]

It would have been thrilling a week ago. Now it's kinda sad.....

[Mike Mills]

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

1. Queen - Queen
2. Queen - Queen II
3. Queen - Sheer Heart Attack
4. Queen - A Night At The Opera
5. Queen - A Day At The Races

My Freddie Mercury Tribute.

[Mike Mills]

I'm just savoring the challenge, unlike some who devoured it all in the first week. It can only be described as Music Glutony!

[Jon]

But now you miss the mini-challenges! Gluttony, for lack of a better word, is good.

[Mike Mills]

What happened to the Best Prizes Come To Those Who Wait?

[Jon]

That's just a sick fairy tale. It gives people false hope.

But is is funny watching those expecting one of those best prizes break down and cry after realizing all the work and effort they put forth was for NOTHING.