I appreceiate the honesty. I had a tough choice making my pics. I didn't want to just try and secure the best of the best albums by the best artists. I did that on a couple of picks, but did so because it fit what I was going through with my list.

I was picking albums that helped shape my musical tastes presently. Each album I picked has had a strong influence in my life.

My 10th pick was gutsy, and one 99% of the people might not know, but it was part of my grand design.

I figured I'd suffer some with that pick and one or two others, and it seems I was right.

If I go out this round, at least I had fun and know that I picked an important list to me.

Not anymore. :mad:

I think so.

I doubt we would get that many more votes by extending the polls for another day. What does everyone else think?

Man, I'm getting shit for voting so late.

Sorry Bussy. You had a tough match-up.

Since others are giving the reasons why they picked, I thought I'd follow suit.

1. Hollowgen - While I liked a few picks from ChrisKnudsen, Hallowegen had more albums I enjoyed.

2. TripWire - As strong ast Lokimok's list was, TripWire had Violator, my favorite DM album. Throw in a strong boxset from Bjork and Violent Femmes with a little Moby. Hard to pass up.

3. illennium - Liz Phair and the Pixies sealed this choice for me.

4. BadlyDrawnBoy - Even though I love Rio. Ten, Purple Rain and The Josuha Tree stole this race.

5. orangecrush18 - Tough Choices. Both had a strong Cure album. And I hold Laid up as one of my favorite albums, but I had to give it to orangecrush with his REM and DM choices.

6. Rogue588 - ESB.

7. Drexl - Had to give it to Drexl with The Wall and Fumbling Towards Ecstacy. Awesome bringing in Sarah McLachlan.

8. cdollaz - Even though I don't care for Rush, the rest of cdollaz's picks made up for it. Boy and London Calling stole the race.

9. Vryce - Tough choice.. ;) Honestly I won't make up a justification... Everyone votes for themself.. I did like auto's list though.

10. mano365 - Queen and Zep.

11. whaaat - Zep II and Carole King sealed the choice for this race.

12. Damfino - Abbey Road. Classic album with a memorable cover that everyone seems to know.

13. The Bus - Tough choice. Both had Zep, but cleaver had a bit of rap on his list that isn't my taste in music. And Zep IV is a classic.

14. maxfisher - Achtung Baby was my first time seeing U2 live. Awesome album and concert. Mix in some Floyd and you've got my pick.

15. Mordred - Mordred had Public Enemy which I don't care for.. But with a strong 1..2..3 punch from Jackson, Metallica and AC/DC... knockout..

16. Fandango - Both had a good Aphex Twin pick. But with Vespertine and Dookie, my nod went to Fandango.

I say close the polls on time and move on to the next round.

I was thinking my REM pick wouldn't be as popular as murmer. I chose AFTP because it was the first record I ever bought. I played the tape until it just didn't sound right. My Morphine pick was tough as well. I went with what I thought most people would have heard. And I have never heard Sea Change, and Odely was choosen so I went with my next favorite Beck record.

BTW - you should extend the voting, if for no other reason than I am loosing. -wink-

Cure for Pain is an absolute classic. I'd still pick One Foot in the Grave as the best Beck record, but I don't think anyone's heard of it.

Voting will end in twenty minutes. If you haven't voted, VOTE NOW!

One Foot in the Grave is a great record. I prefer it to Mutations.

1. Hollowgen
2. TripWire
3. monkish
4. BadlyDrawnBoy
5. orangecrush18
6. Flynn
7. jimdrix
8. cdollaz
9. Vryce
10. ryuryu2949
11. whaaat
12. A.D.D. for DVD
13. cleaver
14. maxfisher
15. Mordred
16. Aphex Twin

For a second I thought I would be really ballsy and pick STEREOPATHETIC SOULMANURE, but I chickened out. "Ozzy, you're the man"

1. ChrisKnudsen
2. TripWire
3. monkish
4. BadlyDrawnBoy
5. DJLinus
6. Flynn
7. jimdrix
8. Sweet Baby James
9. Vryce
10. mano365
11. whaaat
12. A.D.D. for DVD
13. The Bus
14. deadlax
15. Mordred
16. Fandango

Hollowgen
Lokimok
Monkish
BadlyDrawnBoy
DJLinus
Flynn
Drexl
Cdollaz
Vryce
ryuryu2949
whaaat
Damfino
Cleaver
Maxfisher
Mordred
Aphex Twin

heh, i put more time in voting for this than I did the new york city mayor elections :P

1. ChrisKnudsen
2. TripWire
3. illenium
4. Numanoid
5. DJ Linus
6. Flynn
7. Drexl
8. cdollaz
9. auto
10. ryuryu2949
11. Giles
12. ADD for DVD
13. The Bus
14. maxfisher
15. Hiro11
16. Fandango

(Possibly unofficial results graphic to be inserted here)

auto - if you want to email me the results i'll be more than happy to cook up a quick graphic - [email protected] is my address)
(no double .com obviously)

Mano, good match. I definitely respect your Big L choice, and I look forward to checking out Mocean Worker.

I concede defeat. :goodbye:

Unless I miscounted, I am in a tie!

Mano, I saw on allmusic that Mocean is compared to James Hardway. since I love James Hardway, I am doubly excited to check this out.

The winners are:

1. ChrisKnudsen
2. Lokimok
3. illennium
4. BadlyDrawnBoy
5. DJLinus
6. Flynn
7. jimdrix
8. cdollaz
9. Vryce :(
10. ryuryu2949
11. Giles
12. Tie???
13. cleaver
14. maxfisher
15. Mordred
16. Aphex Twin

Feel free to check my math. There we're a couple of extremely close matches.

Congratulations to Vryce and thanks to everyone who voted for me. :beer:

1.ChrisKnudsen
2.TripWire
3.illennium
4.BadlyDrawnBoy
5.DJLinus
6.Flynn
7.Drexl
8.cdollaz
9.auto
10.ryuryu2949
11.Giles
12.Damfino
13.The Bus
14.maxfisher
15.Mordred
16.Fandango

I hope you can still count my votes.

Auto: do you have the votes per each person? I want to see how badly I got blown out. Also, two people edited their post. Perhaps make it clearer next time you can't edit but still count these?

Sorry Fandango. Voting ended at 9 AM [PST]