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)]

I didn't hold veto power for your denial.  Blame the uneducated.

[RJhog (Admin)]

Oh, except for the Asia thing.

[Jon]

Listen to 5 albums from a group named after a city, state or country

I think your veto needs to be overruled. 

[Scott]

I came, I saw, I kicked its butt!!!  Challenge soundly defeated!!!  Heres my full list

1) Listen to 5 albums from a group named after a city, state or country (from Rjhog)
   1. Blackfoot - Marauder
   2. Kansas - Audio Visions
   3. Chicago 16
   4. Eloy - The Tides Return Forever
   5. Chilliwack - Light From The Valley

2) 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
   4. Bee Gees - Children of the World
   5. Earth Wind and Fire - Head To The Sky

3) Listen to 5 punk and/or alternative rock albums but 2 of the 5 MUST be Punk (so says Mike)
   1. Burning Brides - Leave No Ashes
   2. Pearl Jam - Lightning Bolt
   3. Janes Addiction - The Great Escape Artist
   4. Jimmy Eat World - Clarity
   5. Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American

4) Listen to 5 NWOBHM albums from the years 1980 and/or 1981(request from Niels)
   1. Iron Maiden - Killers
   2. Judas Priest - Point of Entry
   3. Judas Priest - British Steele
   4. Def Leppard - High N Dry
   5. Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden

5) 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
   4. Thin Lizzy - Johnny The Fox
   5. Thin Lizzy - Black Rose:  A Rock Legend
   6. America - America (AOTW extra credit)

6) Listen to 5 albums featuring a female lead singer
   1. Unruly Child - Worlds Collide
   2. Sheryl Crow - The Globe Sessions
   3. Pat Benatar - Precious Time
   4. Headpins - Turn It Loud
   5. The Corrs - In Blue

[Jon]

Your prize:

[Scott]

[RJhog (Admin)]

From left to right: Scott, Niels, Jon.

[Jon]

and the reason why Rjhog was kicked out of the group:

[RJhog (Admin)]

That looks about right.  I love that his shoe flies off.  Hilarious.

[Niels (Mod)]

Where do you guys get those movies and such? I want in on this as well!!!

Yeah, the one in the middle is like seeing my own reflection in the mirror, when I do my litlle dance.

By the way, Jon: I got the new "Devin Townsend" "Casualties Of Cool" today. You aren't slightly curious at all, what it sounds like?

[Jon]

I believe it's kinda country?

[Niels (Mod)]

Well, yes and no. I would much rather call it Ghost 2. That means a cross between the TUNES from Ghost, but also the mellow stuff from Ki and especially Epiclouder. It's a nice easy listening.