But seriously, if Black wins this, it will be a travesty.
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Sun March 30, 2014 9:43 pm
by Jorge
BurtReynolds wrote:But seriously, if Black wins this, it will be a travesty.
It will, and it is.
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Sun March 30, 2014 9:50 pm
by tommymtcom
Really though? I've never really thought of Smile as being anything particularly special. It's a good enough song, but it's not even one of the better songs on No Code.
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Sun March 30, 2014 10:36 pm
by Simple Torture
Please, don't make me choose! Smile is a fantastic little song...but at times, no song in Pearl Jam's catalogue gives me cathartic release like Black. I feel like some of the recent incarnations of the tune (with organ and extended crowd participation and faux-acoustic guitars) have lowered it to "another sing along," but it still retains some of its immense power despite that. This is my favorite version of the song ever, and it swings my vote to Black:
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Sun March 30, 2014 10:37 pm
by Strat
Simple Torture wrote:Please, don't make me choose! Smile is a fantastic little song...but at times, no song in Pearl Jam's catalogue gives me cathartic release like Black. I feel like some of the recent incarnations of the tune (with organ and extended crowd participation and faux-acoustic guitars) have lowered it to "another sing along," but it still retains some of its immense power despite that. This is my favorite version of the song ever, and it swings my vote to Black:
Yup. That one is incredible.
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Sun March 30, 2014 10:38 pm
by Simple Torture
Strat is on my side! This song can't lose!
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Mon March 31, 2014 12:04 am
by ABNorman
I voted for Black, because I think it is the better song, but I'm absolutely happy with either of these going forward.
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Mon March 31, 2014 12:52 am
by PryTo
Surprised to see Smile winning thus far. Hope it stays ahead. Black is an undoubtedly great song, but given the choice, I'd go for Smile.
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Mon March 31, 2014 1:01 am
by PHATJ
Strat wrote:
Simple Torture wrote:Please, don't make me choose! Smile is a fantastic little song...but at times, no song in Pearl Jam's catalogue gives me cathartic release like Black. I feel like some of the recent incarnations of the tune (with organ and extended crowd participation and faux-acoustic guitars) have lowered it to "another sing along," but it still retains some of its immense power despite that. This is my favorite version of the song ever, and it swings my vote to Black:
Yup. That one is incredible.
Agreed. Vote for Black.
Also, I've never cared as much for Smile as many on this board obviously do.
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Mon March 31, 2014 2:02 am
by epilogue
theplatypus wrote:
BurtReynolds wrote:But seriously, if Black wins this, it will be a travesty.
It will, and it is.
Honestly, I think Black might just lose. If it bows out, will this be it's earliest exit in tournament history?
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Mon March 31, 2014 7:04 am
by William Bloke
I went with Smile because I like it and I was just thinking about dirtyfrank0705 today, so yeah...that's why.
Guessing that Black will pull away with this one though.
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Mon March 31, 2014 9:29 am
by brisjam
Ahh memories....
Black playing and 75% of the crowd with lighters in the air. If I could vote for it twice I would.
Having said that quite like smile too.
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Mon March 31, 2014 10:42 am
by Thejambi
Only on RM would this be close.
Black.
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Mon March 31, 2014 10:50 am
by stip
Smile's not even that good!
Re: Match FU: Smile vs. Black
Posted: Mon March 31, 2014 12:46 pm
by EJ
Thejambi wrote:Only on RM would this be close.
Black.