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The Electric Prunes’ “I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night” Progresses to Finals in Rock Town Hall’s Playoffs to Determine, Once and for All, the Best Song on the Original Nuggets Compilation

Aug 262011

By a 2:1 margin, The Electric Prunes’ “I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night” beat The Nazz’s “Open My Eyes” in the Side 1 vs Side 4 Nuggets Divisional Playoff Series to progresses to the Finals in Rock Town Hall’s playoffs to determine, once and for all, the Best Song on the Original Nuggets Compilation.

While the rock world patiently awaits the outcome of the album’s other Divisional Playoff Series, between the Thirteenth Floor Elevators’ “You’re Gonna Miss Me” and the Count Five’s “Psychotic Reaction” (voting runs through 11:59:59 pm this Saturday, August 27), chew on this great little story that Prunes’ singer James Lowe passed along last week, when notified of his band’s inter-division showdown:

After I left the EP I engineered the next 2 Nazz albums, Nazz Nazz and Nazz III (and 4 subsequent Todd Rundgren albums after that).

Todd played me “Open My Eyes” to show me what they had done on their first album. I had never heard it. Good record. Small world!

Thanks for remembering.

jAMES

Once and for All: Round 2, Side 2 (The 13th Floor Elevators) vs Side 3 (Count Five) Divisional Playoffs

Posted by Mr. Moderator

Aug 242011

As ongoing Nuggets Divisional Series showdown between Side 1’s “I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night” (The Electric Prunes) and Side 4’s “Open My Eyes” (The Nazz) plays out (voting is open through August 24th at 11:59:59 pm!), it’s time to open the battle between the inner sides in this effort to determine—once and for all—the Best Song on the Original Nuggets LP.

This divisional battle pits The 13th Floor Elevators, whose “You’re Gonna Miss Me” narrowly edged out The Remains’ “Don’t Look Back” and The Seeds’ “Pushin’ Too Hard,” against runaway Side 3 winner “Psychotic Reaction,” by The Count Five. One team, I mean, song enters this round in peak form, having had to earn every vote it accumulated, while the other stormed through the competition with among the purest fuzztone riffs in rock history. Voting runs through 11:59:59 pm on Saturday, August 27. Then, on Monday, August 29 we begin the championship showdown!

SHOWDOWN (choose one): What's the BETTER song between the division winners of sides 2 and 3 of the original Nuggets?

The Count Five, "Psychotic Reaction" (72%, 33 Votes)
The 13th Floor Elevators, "You're Gonna Miss Me" (28%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 46

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Once and for All: Round 2, Side 1 (The Electric Prunes) vs Side 4 (The Nazz) Divisional Playoffs, Featuring Anecdotes from The Electric Prunes’ James Lowe!

Posted by Mr. Moderator

Aug 222011

It’s showtime! Round 2 of the Nuggets Divisional Series (NDS) gets underway with a SHOWDOWN between the winners of albums sides 1 vs 4.

The Electric Prunes’ “I Had Too Much to Dream Last” night lived up to its top-seed status by outlasting a tough Side 1 field that included The Standells’ “Dirty Water,” The Knickerbockers’ “Lies,” and The Strangeloves’ “Night Time.” This stomping psychedelic classic, in my opinion, outdid the mighty Rolling Stones in that legendary band’s efforts at recording a “turned on” classic.

The Prunes’ scene-setting album opener will go up against The Nazz’ “Open My Eyes,” which jumped to an early lead against the compilation’s least-gripping songs and easily outdistanced a late challenge from The Premiers’ “Farmer John.”

Efforts to reach “Open My Eyes” composer Todd Rundgren were unsuccessful, as he could not risk missing his hair salon appointment for touching up his blond highlights, but James Lowe, lead vocalist and autoharpist of The Electric Prunes responded to Rock Town Hall’s questions regarding the creation of his band’s masterpiece. No joke! Check out his excellent anecdotes…after the jump! And vote for the winner of our first NDS match-up!

SHOWDOWN (choose one): What's the BETTER song between the division winners of sides 1 and 4 of the original Nuggets?

The Electric Prunes, "I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night" (Side 1) (62%, 41 Votes)
The Nazz, "Open My Eyes" (Side 4) (38%, 25 Votes)

Total Voters: 66

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Once and for All: Round 1, Rock Town Hall Determines the Best Song on Side 4 of the Original Nuggets Compilation

Posted by Mr. Moderator

Aug 202011

The first round of Rock Town Hall’s playoff series to determine—once and for all—the best song on the original Nuggets compilation moves toward interdivisional play as we kick off the process to determine the Best Song on Side 4. Competition should be unexpectedly fierce, as the comp’s gentlest and grooviest numbers mix it up.

Review the songs on Side 4, then make your choice. As always, you are encouraged to state your choice for BEST SONG on Side 4 in the Comments section (you must be registered to add comments, if you’re not already registered, please do so: the more chatter the merrier) and place your vote in the poll associated with this thread. The winner of this album side will move onto a playoff against the winner of Side 1. Voting on the BEST SONG on Side 4 is open through Sunday, August 21.)

What is the BEST SONG on Side 4 of the original Nuggets LP?

Nazz: “Open My Eyes” (50%, 17 Votes)
The Premiers: “Farmer John” (26%, 9 Votes)
The Chocolate Watch Band: “Let’s Talk About Girls” (15%, 5 Votes)
The Mojo Men: “Sit Down, I Think I Love You” (3%, 1 Votes)
The Third Rail: “Run, Run, Run” (3%, 1 Votes)
Sagittarius: “My World Fell Down” (3%, 1 Votes)
The Magic Mushrooms: “It’s-a-Happening” (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 34

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Review Side 4 contenders…after the jump!

Once and for All: Round 1, Rock Town Hall Determines the Best Song on Side 3 of the Original Nuggets Compilation

Posted by Mr. Moderator

Aug 192011

Rock Town Hall’s playoff series to determine—once and for all—the best song on the original Nuggets compilation continues with the determination of the Best Song on Side 3. In my opinion, this is one of the album’s strongest sides.

You know the drill by now: carefully review the songs on Side 3, then make your choice. As always, you are encouraged to state your choice for BEST SONG on Side 3 in the Comments section (you must be registered to add comments, if you’re not already registered, please do so: the more chatter the merrier) and place your vote in the poll associated with this thread. The winner of this album side will move onto a playoff against the eventual winner of Side 2. You may vote on the BEST SONG on Side 3 through Saturday, August 20.)

What is the BEST SONG on Side 3 of the original Nuggets LP?

Count Five: “Psychotic Reaction” (78%, 31 Votes)
The Leaves: “Hey Joe” (13%, 5 Votes)
The Amboy Dukes: “Baby Please Don’t Go” (8%, 3 Votes)
Michael and the Messengers: “Romeo & Juliet” (3%, 1 Votes)
The Cryan’ Shames: “Sugar and Spice” (0%, 0 Votes)
Blues Magoos: “Tobacco Road” (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 40

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Review Side 3 contenders…after the jump!

Once and for All: Round 1, Rock Town Hall Determines the Best Song on Side 2 of the Original Nuggets Compilation

Posted by Mr. Moderator

Aug 182011

Rock Town Hall’s playoff series to determine—once and for all—the best song on the original Nuggets compilation moves onto the determination of the Best Song on Side 2. Once again, review the songs on Side 2, then make your choice. As always, you are encouraged to state your choice for BEST SONG on Side 2 in the Comments section (you must be registered to add comments, if you’re not already registered, please do so: the more chatter the merrier) and place your vote in the poll associated with this thread. The winner of this album side will move onto a playoff against the eventual winner of Side 3. (As with the poll to determine the BEST SONG on Side 2, you may still vote on the Best Song on Side 1 through Friday, August 19.)

What is the BEST SONG on Side 2 of the original Nuggets LP?

13th Floor Elevators, “You’re Gonna Miss Me” (33%, 13 Votes)
The Seeds, “Pushin’ Too Hard” (28%, 11 Votes)
The Remains, “Don’t Look Back” (28%, 11 Votes)
The Castaways, “Liar, Liar” (13%, 5 Votes)
The Shadows of Knight, “Oh Yeah” (0%, 0 Votes)
The Barbarians, “Moulty” (0%, 0 Votes)
The Magicians, “An Invitation to Cry” (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 40

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Review Side 2 contenders…after the jump!

Once and for All: Round 1, Rock Town Hall Determines the Best Song on Side 1 of the Original Nuggets Compilation

Posted by Mr. Moderator

Aug 172011

Rock Town Hall’s playoff series to determine—once and for all—the best song on the original Nuggets compilation begins with a determination of the Best Song on Side 1. This part of the process is surprisingly simple, provided you can handle the turmoil that may come with selection a BEST SONG from each of the original Nuggets‘ 4 albums sides. I, for one, will experience tremendous turmoil over my choice for Side 1’s BEST SONG. What a killer top 5–seeded songs, if you ask me!

Before you place your vote and/or you lobby on behalf of a particular song, please take some time to review each of the songs in this division. Then, you are encouraged to state your choice for BEST SONG on Side 1 in the Comments section (you must be registered to add comments, if you’re not already registered, please do so: the more chatter the merrier) and place your vote in the poll associated with this thread. The winner of this album side will move onto a playoff against the eventual winner of Side 4. One day at a time, my friends, one day at a time…

What is the BEST SONG on Side 1 of the original Nuggets LP?

The Electric Prunes, "I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night" (35%, 13 Votes)
The Standells, "Dirty Water" (24%, 9 Votes)
The Knickerbockers, "Lies" (24%, 9 Votes)
The Strangeloves, "Night Time" (14%, 5 Votes)
Mouse, "A Public Execution" (3%, 1 Votes)
The Vagrants, "Respect" (0%, 0 Votes)
The Blues Project, "No Time Like the Right Time" (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 37

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Following are audio-only YouTubes of Side 1’s songs. Please review these selections carefully and do your part to determine a division winner. Voting for the BEST SONG on Side 1 will run through Friday, August 19, 2011. In the following days voting will begin to determine the BEST SONGS on Sides 2 through 4. Enjoy!

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