The Weakest Link: MARSHALL CRENSHAW, Round 8, The Final

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by Joey Self, Feb 28, 2012.

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  1. Joey Self

    Joey Self Red Forman's Sensitivity Guru Thread Starter

    It was a sad situation for "There She Goes Again."

    That brings us to our final pairing. Remember, you are still voting to eject a song, leaving the Stronger Link standing.

    Discussion question: What would your personal final pairing be?

    Thanks to all that played and contributed (even while being unwilling to vote). Next up: Another bespectacled rocker--Elvis Costello and IMPERIAL BEDROOM.

    3 There She Goes Again
    4 Mary Anne
    5 The Usual Thing
    6 Rockin' Around In N.Y.C.
    T7 I'll Do Anything
    T7 She Can't Dance
    T9 Girls
    T9 Soldier Of Love
    T11 Not For Me
    T11 Brand New Lover
     
  2. Sandinista

    Sandinista Forum Resident

    Voted for Cynical Girl.

    My first impulse for a final pair is There She Goes Again and Mary Anne.

    Really a killer power pop album, top to bottom. Glad you chose it.
     
  3. sami

    sami Mono still rules

    Location:
    Down The Shore
    Thanks for playing the game with this great record, Joey. It was a lot of fun discussing it, even if picking songs to eliminate was essentially an exercise in futility.

    Close your eyes and pick any two songs on the record - there's your ideal final pairing. :D

    Looking forward to another classic in Imperial Bedroom.
     
  4. JL6161

    JL6161 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Michigan, USA
    Get outta there, "Someday, Someway." My personal pairing preference would be "Cynical Girl" barely edging out "There She Goes Again."

    Ooo, Imperial Bedroom is going to be a fun one.
     
  5. jricc

    jricc Senior Member

    Location:
    Jersey Shore
    My personal pairing would be There She goes Again/Maryanne.

    This was cool to watch.
     
  6. Joey Self

    Joey Self Red Forman's Sensitivity Guru Thread Starter

    You're welcome, and I'm glad you enjoyed it--even though it was tough picking from the jump.

    JcS
     
  7. apple-richard

    apple-richard *Overnight Sensation*

    Someway Someday

    Cynical Girl for the win. Final pair would be There She Goes Again/Cynical Girl. I like the guitar riffs on these two the most. All the songs were great on this album. Thanks Joey!
     
  8. Davidmk5

    Davidmk5 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Marlboro , ma. usa
    Cynical Girl

    Hmm ? final pairing ?

    Not for me

    &

    Marry anne


    But that could change if you asked me next week , but those are my current fav's ! ~ such a GEM of an album .:righton:
     
  9. eelkiller

    eelkiller One of the great unwashed

    Location:
    Northern Ontario
    My favorites are Cynical Girl and Mary Anne, but this album is a total winner, right from start to finish.
     
  10. I honestly don't understand the love for Cynical Girl at the expense of Mary Ann and some other strong songs. I enjoy Cynical Girl but it's not one of my favs.

    My final two:

    Someday, Someway
    Mary Ann
     
  11. Pavol Stromcek

    Pavol Stromcek Senior Member

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    "Someday, Someway."

    My final pairing would've been "Mary Anne" vs "Girls," or "Mary Anne" vs "There She Goes Again." So, thanks for voting all the best songs off earlier, people! :rolleyes:

    I'm totally with you on this. 100%. It's mystifying.


    But at least it's just nice to know this album seems to get the respect it deserves.
     
  12. mikestar

    mikestar Friendly Optimist

    Location:
    Capitol Hill
    Voted off Someday.

    Can't really pick among Girls/Cynical Girls/There She Goes/Mary Anne
     
  13. Teek

    Teek Forum Resident

    Location:
    Philadelphia,PA
    My final pairing would have been the first six songs on the album versus the final six songs and it would have ended in a tie.

    Thanks for starting this thread - there is much to love in the Marshall Crenshaw catalog, but this one towers over all the others. It's like its own greatest hits album.
     
  14. Joey Self

    Joey Self Red Forman's Sensitivity Guru Thread Starter

    Too early for me to vote, because this one is TIGHT at the moment.

    JcS
     
  15. Cynical Girl.

    My final pairing:
    Someday, Somewhere
    There She Goes Again
     
  16. tommy-thewho

    tommy-thewho Senior Member

    Location:
    detroit, mi
    Someday for the win. Thanks for bringing this out Joey. Made me play it for the first time in years.

    My final would have been Someday winning over There She Goes.
     
  17. Joey Self

    Joey Self Red Forman's Sensitivity Guru Thread Starter

    So, it goes downhill in a hurry from the first two songs? :)

    You're welcome, Greg--that's one of the objectives of this game.

    JcS
     
  18. Davidmk5

    Davidmk5 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Marlboro , ma. usa
    Oh now you chicken out :D


    what a stellar album , any song could deserve to win on this one... really a gem in the Album world :righton:
     
  19. Joey Self

    Joey Self Red Forman's Sensitivity Guru Thread Starter

    Oh, no, it's not me being a chicken, but rather a prudent host. I withhold my vote in close battles so as not to create a tie at the end. If my choice would knot things up, then I don't cast a vote. I'm like the cook that doesn't get to eat her own cooking.

    JcS
     
  20. bumbletort

    bumbletort Senior Member

    Location:
    Baltimore, Md, USA
    No no no no no. I've come so far with my Cynical Girl...we cannot fail now.
     
  21. Joey Self

    Joey Self Red Forman's Sensitivity Guru Thread Starter

    I voted off the hit single, but my personal final pair would be "There She Goes Again" beating "Mary Anne."

    JcS
     
  22. markbrow

    markbrow Forum President

    Location:
    Denver
    It looks like voting is closed before I got here. I'd have kept Cynical Girl, and my perfect last-two pairing would have been Cynical Girl/Not For Me. Incredibly melodic, great lyrics, one song about finding the perfect girl, the other about realizing you didn't find the perfect one and moving on.
     
  23. Joey Self

    Joey Self Red Forman's Sensitivity Guru Thread Starter

    "Cynical Girl" knew it was missing the title, as

    SOMEDAY SOMEWAY

    was crowned The Strongest Link on MARSHALL CRENSHAW.

    Stand by--IMPERIAL BEDROOM is about to start.

    JcS
     
  24. I have the MoFi on my wish list, and I think this thread has convinced me to finally get it. Thanks, Joey.
     
  25. bumbletort

    bumbletort Senior Member

    Location:
    Baltimore, Md, USA
    I can live with this. CG as second, gives her coveted griping privileges.

    This entire series of polls was one excellent thrill ride.
     
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