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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The BlueSky UI is so non-intuitive that I can’t find the results. Can you paste the link to them? Thanks!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Good luck with your surgery! And a speedy recovery too!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

That’s true, but I don’t think it’s well known outside of contemporary blues fans. It’s an artifact of a radio format that no longer exists and it’s such an outlier that it gets no love from the algorithms.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Understood. I figured it was something like that.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Is the Cray track an A-side? It could have potentially done well in the B-tier. It’s dead here. It’s well regarded by the blues community, of course, but I don’t think it will travel far outside that circle.

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Dave Breakenridge @davebreakenridge.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We have arrived at the end of the Tragically Hip Best Song Bracket. Based on your votes the winner is: Nautical Disaster. The Day For Night single defeated Ahead By A Century 89-81.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Wow! It actually won! I know the serious fans like it, but it still seems like a true upset. Thanks again!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Don’t forget to vote in the final! It’s a true toss up of a match.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Also thanks very much for your hard work and diligence in hosting this. It’s been a blast! How many bands have this deep and rich of a discography?!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This is a coin toss between the popular pick and the critical favorite. It’s a tough choice but I’ll go with Nautical Disaster as the underdog here.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I decided to go for At the 100th Meridian here. I've more consistently enjoyed replaying it compared to Wheat Kings.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

These are both classics, but I feel Wheat Kings has been overplayed, while Ahead by a Century still feels fresh. Voting for AbaC!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

These are both great album tracks, with satisfying musical and lyrical complexity. It's hard to choose here, but I've always liked 100th Meridian, so that's how I'll vote.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Congratulations! I hope you find a lot of rewarding things to do in retirement!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Thanks once again! Enjoy your time off from the internet!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thank once again for hosting! My picks: Dummy: Portishead (5 pts) Murmur: R.E.M. s/t: Velvet Underground & Nico Blue Lines: Massive Attack Pink Flag: Wire HMs (6 to 10): Big Star, De La Soul, Patti Smith, The Clash, Pet Shop Boys

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Yeah, I guess that makes sense, since this challenge is really geared towards the die hards.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I missed this when I first checked, but I chose Good Thing as my main, so it's automatically in. I like your Womack & Womack pick too!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I nominated The System too, so it has a good chance at a slot.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I wasn't sure if an 1989 single from 1988 album counts as 88 or 89. If I'm allowed a fitth pick, can you add Anna Stesia by Prince? Thanks.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Awesome to see Mory Kante. I was gonna nominate otherwise.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I'm late (as always) ... sorry! Thanks for hosting! Good Thing -- Fine Young Cannibals (89): MAIN Smoking Gun -- Robert Cray Band (86) Don't Disturb This Groove -- The System (87) Glamour Boys -- Living Colour (88/89 ... not sure)

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The biggest surprise has gotta be Nautical Disaster -- a very good song, but not typically seen as one of their absolute god-tier tracks. But it beat two top 10 tracks to get here, so it's definitely a contender. I'm less surprised by 100th Meridian.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The good thing about the Gambo book was (eventually) leading me to Marsh's Heart of Rock & Soul.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Awesome! I love Dutch licorice too!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Although I find Fiddler's Green touching, this was an easy vote for Ahead by a Century.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

That wasn't nearly as close as I thought it would be.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Wow! That looks amazing!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Definitely voting for Courage here ... one of the Hip's better rock numbers.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

But this sometimes even happened in the old days. Bette Davis Eyes came out of nowhere to be #1 for a long stretch, when Carnes hadn't done much before and didn't do much after. None of the other kids (I was about 11 then) seemed to like it and no one talked about it. It's been kinda forgotten.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I think using streaming numbers to build the charts just causes problems. The streamers use the charts/popularity for recommendations,which reinforces/boosts the big hits. Leaning on radio has its own set of problems, though, and sales biases certain types of songs and genres too! What to do!?

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's interesting that two very important "all-time" records -- most weeks at #1 on the BB Hot 100 and highest-grossing movie ever (Spider-Man: BND) -- were broken within weeks, but neither generated much discussion, was culturally interesting, or felt like a significant event. #music #movies

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Good pick! Lots of absolutely nothing out that way. Tucson is cool though.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hope you have a good autumn too!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

These are both great, high-energy rockers. But the poetic imagery of At the Hundredth Meridian gives it the nod here.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

These are both great choices to represent Day for Night. I went with Grace, Too for its slow-building groove, but if Nautical Disaster winds up winning, that's okay too.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Excellent pick Dino! I hope you're doing well.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Sardonicus is a great album that I wish more people knew about. Nice pick!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thanks for hosting the tournament and for all your incredible dedication to it every week! It's been a lot of fun and is such a great event for music fans and fanatics! I've made so many great discoveries!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Such a great final and an appropriately tough choice! YHF has some great tracks, but also a few lulls and that makes a difference at this level! White Blood Cells is more consistent and more fun too. So ... WBC for the win!

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I had no idea it was that much. No way I would do that now, but I'll still watch games on TV if the Leafs or Jets are playing.

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Jeff @noisysun.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I agree that Bobcaygeon going out early was a shocker! And on the flip side, that Nautical Disaster made it through. I wasn't as surprised that New Orleans ran into trouble ... could kinda see that coming. I wish that Poets was still in this though.

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