1. What's your favorite song by 15?
I really like
The Ghost Of Smokey Joe.
2. How did you get into 20?
Being nominally conscious during the 90s contributed to me being aware of
Neutral Milk Hotel. Also, my sister liked them.
3. Who is your favorite member in 1?
I like John Entwistle's bass playing (like every other fan of
The Who), but that seems like too narrow a basis for the decision when Pete's songwriting is such an important part of their music. Really, my favorites are probably Pete and Roger, because I enjoy experiencing cognitive dissonance.
4. What’s your favorite lyric bit by 29?
Actually, I'm not particularly into the lyrics of
Elvis Costello & The Attractions.
5. Have you ever seen 22 live?
I have not seen
The Weakerthans live.
6. What's your favorite album from 10?
My favorite
Talking Heads albums are probably
Remain in Light (more for a few great tracks than the album as a whole) and
More Songs About Buildings and Food.
7. Do you own any merchandise from 3?
No. One does not often encounter
Joe Jackson merchandise.
8. What is a good memory you have of 7?
Most of my
Genesis memories are neutral, or slightly painful (like having to pee but not wanting to pause
Supper's Ready).
9. Is there a member of the same age as you in 2?
No.
Queen are pretty old.
10. When did you first get into 8?
High school, through
Black Sails in the Sunset.
11. Who likes 4 along with you?
Lots of people like
OutKast.
12. Which song did you first hear from 16?
I can't remember which song by
The Smiths I heard first, but I'd guess it was
How Soon Is Now?
13. What song made you fall in love with 5?
Like a zillion other people, I was acquainted with
The Beatles fresh out of the womb. One of my first musical memories involves my dad playing
I Will on his guitar.
14. Which song do you not like by 18?
I haven't heard a song by
The Kinks that I dislike. On the same token, I haven't been able to fall rabidly in love with them, although I believe they're very good and probably better than most of the other British Invasion bands.
15. Why do you like 14's songs?
I'm partial to piano and sometimes
Regina Spektor's songwriting is enjoyable. But I really disliked
Begin to Hope and frankly she gets on my nerves pretty quickly.
16. Where did you first hear 6?
Who in my generation didn't grow up hearing
Let My Love Open the Door in such charming contexts as the much-appreciated (but sadly impermanent) conclusion to
Look Who's Talking? I also remember my dad playing
Rough Mix. Oh, and there was also some band I heard about once.
17. How long was 19 a singer before you liked them?
I certainly don't like
Tori Amos enough to start doing math equations.
18. Does 13 have a song that gives you a bad memory?
Most of my
David Bowie memories have been pretty good ones!
19. When did you get into 17?
As a terrified toddler watching the
Sledgehammer video.
20. How long have you been into 9?
For twelve years.
The Smashing Pumpkins were the first band I was really a fan of.
21. If 11 had a concert 300 miles away, would you drive there to see them?
I'm not sure I'd even go to a closer one. I love
Stevie Wonder, but I don't feel the urge to see him live.
22. How many CDs do you own of 12?
None, technically; my
Janelle Monáe songs came from iTunes.
23. Does 21 have a song that makes you cry?
I can't imagine
Murray Head reducing me to tears.
24. Does 27 have a song that makes you happy?
N/A. A tie of 26s means I don't actually have a 27th artist.
25. Does 23 have a song that makes you smile?
(
Fugees) No.
26. What's the last song you've listened to from 28?
N/A.
27. Is there a song by 32 that you've listened to more than 30 times?
LOL, listening to that stupid "Schizophrenalize" song a bunch of times in one sitting is basically the reason
Strangers With Candy Movie appears on my charts.
28. What is a song from 50 that you've only listened to once?
Last.fm says
Never Die, but I know I've heard it more than once.
29. Is there a song you are sick of hearing by 24?
I am not sick of any
Buzzcocks song.
30. What song got you into 40?
Someone got me the
Steve Burns album before I'd heard any tracks.
31. What is your favorite single by 25?
Does
Birthday Cake count as a single?
32. If 49 hated you, what would you do?
The artist (and, thus, the answer to the question) is
[unknown].
33. What would you say if 42 or one of the members from 42 asked you out
Evidently
Franz Liszt was quite the ladies' man, so only his undead status would surprise me.
34. Would you care if 41 had a boyfriend/girlfriend?
I hope
Blanche Calloway had a wonderful boyfriend/girlfriend.
35. Who has the best voice in 46?
I guess it would have to be
Poe.
36. Do you think 26 is/are good looking?
Donovan's not my type.
37. How many times have you listened to your favorite song by 36?
N/A.
38. How many CDs do you own of 30?
I'm pretty awful; I just listen to
Purple Rain a lot!
39. Is there a song from 38 that makes you mad?
Two-way artist tie!
Robert Rodriguez is another person only on there for a stupid movie track.
Cyndi Lauper is lovely! But if I had to choose something, I hate the phrase "make love," which problematizes
I Drove All Night somewhat.
40. Which member from 31 do you want to see go solo? If 31 is only one artist, what would you do if they joined a group?
The High Numbers are basically
The Who. I like Pete's early solo music, but am violently uninterested in the others'.
41. What does your favorite song from 48 remind you of?
The Four Tops tend to remind me of childhood summer barbecues in Brooklyn.
42. Did you hate 43 at first?
(
Violent Femmes) No.
43. Does your best friend also listen to 33?
She does not listen to
Weezer, but might've if we were friends during early adolescence (she has latched on to a lot of the stuff I listen to).
44. Do you think your parents would like 37?
My mom LOVES
Janis Joplin to the point that she wanted to run away from home to see her at Woodstock. My dad, like most men I know, can't stand Ms. Joplin's voice.
45. Does 47 have a song that makes you want to dance?
The stuff I dance to is more energetic than
Joni Mitchell.
46. Have you ever seen 34 in person?
(
Simon & Garfunkel) Nope.
47. Do you like 44's name?
I'm not about to write an angry letter to
Billy Joel's parents.
48. Is there someone in 45 that you want to go out with?
I have never considered chillaxing with anyone from
Joe Jackson Band.
49. Do you know anyone that hates 39?
N/A. Wow, I have a lot of ties skewing my charts.
50. Have you ever danced to a song from 35?
Yet another two-way tie!
Cat Stevens is another guy my dad indoctrinated my infant self into enjoying, so probably.
As for
Van Morrison, insert corny
Moondance joke here.
OutKast
