MC4-12: In the Moonlight vs. Strangest Tribe

Post by **stip** » Wed April 15, 2026 1:08 am

In the Moonlight vs. Strangest Tribe

Post by **stip** » Wed April 15, 2026 1:09 am

Looking forward to seeing how this plays out. I have to imagine that the overlap of people who think Strangest Tribe is the most underrated song in the PJ catalog and that In the Moonlight is ALSO the most underrated song in the PJ Catalog is near 100%

Farmer John · Post by **Farmer John** » Wed April 15, 2026 1:21 am

This is a dream matchup. Two song titles that look so good next to each other.

In the Moonlight can win it all next year, this is Strangest Tribe's time to shine.

lvc · Post by **lvc** » Wed April 15, 2026 1:43 am

stip wrote:Looking forward to seeing how this plays out. I have to imagine that the overlap of people who think Strangest Tribe is the most underrated song in the PJ catalog and that In the Moonlight is ALSO the most underrated song in the PJ Catalog is near 100%

Among people who would have a most underrated song in the catalogue-type opinion I find in the moonlight to be vastly overrated.

VinylGuy · Post by **VinylGuy** » Wed April 15, 2026 1:55 am

both beautiful, gorgeous and unique songs in their catalogue, but ill go with In The Moonlight

wease · Post by **wease** » Wed April 15, 2026 2:09 am

Matt Cameron every time.

Post by **epilogue** » Wed April 15, 2026 3:04 am

Strangest Tribe is gonna run away with this because it IS actually overrated. I'm The Moonlight, despite srip's vital vitriol and LV's shade, is ACTUALLY underrated.

I'm The Moonlight all the way, for me.

Buby · Post by **Buby** » Wed April 15, 2026 4:56 am

I get that we're crazy in here, but still.

Spoiler: show

lvc · Post by **lvc** » Wed April 15, 2026 11:06 am

Follow the better vibe

Post by **stip** » Wed April 15, 2026 11:57 am

lvc wrote:
stip wrote:Looking forward to seeing how this plays out. I have to imagine that the overlap of people who think Strangest Tribe is the most underrated song in the PJ catalog and that In the Moonlight is ALSO the most underrated song in the PJ Catalog is near 100%
Among people who would have a most underrated song in the catalogue-type opinion I find in the moonlight to be vastly overrated.

your single vote could prove descisive

liebzz · Post by **liebzz** » Wed April 15, 2026 12:46 pm

These really are the two RM fetish songs facing off. Granted they are both really good songs, but certainly underrated in life and overrated on RM.

VinylGuy · Post by **VinylGuy** » Wed April 15, 2026 1:05 pm

i saw In The Moonlight live with Josh Homme dude...im a legend

Post by **Jorge** » Wed April 15, 2026 1:51 pm

"Strangest Tribe" is better than all of Ten

Norah · Post by **Norah** » Wed April 15, 2026 1:52 pm

tbh so is in the moonlight

LoathedVermin72 · Post by **LoathedVermin72** » Wed April 15, 2026 2:07 pm

Jorge wrote:"Strangest Tribe" is better than all of Ten

Norah wrote:tbh so is in the moonlight

shut the fuck up

Post by **Jorge** » Wed April 15, 2026 2:34 pm

Norah wrote:tbh so is in the moonlight

I have to think about this one

I think there are a couple tracks I prefer over it

Kevin Davis · Post by **Kevin Davis** » Wed April 15, 2026 9:43 pm

These have both been personal favorites of mine ever since Lost Dogs came out in 2003. There aren't many PJ songs that I can say I'm always in the mood for, but I can't imagine ever being disappointed to hear either of these -- two different recipes for mixing the beautiful with the strange, which is the side of PJ that resonates with me most deeply now 30+ years into my relationship with their music. I can say that truly, sincerely, without irony, without trying to appear obscure, without giving any thought to what's underrated/overrated and by whom, etc., that these are two of my absolute favorite songs in the band's catalog. Both of them just really hit the sweet spot for me.

I went with "In The Moonlight" this time, but I'm glad to see either of these go as far as they can go (even if one has to trample the other to get there).

wease · Post by **wease** » Wed April 15, 2026 9:52 pm

I was afraid Kevin Davis was going to break my heart there for a minute.

Post by **stip** » Wed April 15, 2026 10:22 pm

i am glad you didnt miss this vote, KD

Post by **stip** » Thu April 16, 2026 2:03 am

what a match! Strangest Tribe wins 18-17

Red Mosquito