Covid-19 Invitational Tournament-Heavy Hitters #2

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the first round of this tourney.  The feedback has been pretty good and hopes are that people are being introduced to new music released in the past three years that they may not otherwise have heard.  This next group of five bands are the second batch of big name prog bands that have released new albums.  I've selected five songs that I think could possibly achieve radio success in my alternative fantasy reality where people actually listen to progressive rock bands.  You have probably heard of all of these veteran bands and possibly heard all of these songs, but if not, I hope that you enjoy them.
Anyhow, check them out here:

If you missed the first round and would like to check out the bands and vote check out the other Covid Invitational Tournament polls in the Polls section of the Forum.

Edited by rushfan4 - July 28 2020 at 07:40

Poll Question: Which of these big name bands have release a new song worthy of radio?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
The Pineapple Thief - All That You've Got	2	[11.76%]
Steve Hackett - Hungry Years	3	[17.65%]
Lunatic Soul - Untamed	2	[11.76%]
Big Big Train - Alive	10	[58.82%]
Electric Light Orchestra - Time of Our Lives	0	[0.00%]
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rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 65934	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Covid-19 Invitational Tournament-Heavy Hitters #2 Posted: July 28 2020 at 07:31
	Thank you to everyone who participated in the first round of this tourney. The feedback has been pretty good and hopes are that people are being introduced to new music released in the past three years that they may not otherwise have heard. This next group of five bands are the second batch of big name prog bands that have released new albums. I've selected five songs that I think could possibly achieve radio success in my alternative fantasy reality where people actually listen to progressive rock bands. You have probably heard of all of these veteran bands and possibly heard all of these songs, but if not, I hope that you enjoy them. Anyhow, check them out here: If you missed the first round and would like to check out the bands and vote check out the other Covid Invitational Tournament polls in the Polls section of the Forum. Edited by rushfan4 - July 28 2020 at 07:40


Mormegil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 03 2010 Location: NE PA Status: Offline Points: 6438	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mormegil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 28 2020 at 08:51
	Tough one . . . Mr. Hackett just ahead of BBT.
	Welcome to the middle of the film.

Grumpyprogfan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 09 2019 Location: Kansas City Status: Offline Points: 10033	Post Options Post Reply Quote Grumpyprogfan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 28 2020 at 09:03
	For radio success I choose BBT. This was just released last week. Think it also has potential as a mainstream hit.

rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 65934	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 28 2020 at 11:36
	I haven't heard that album yet, but it is on my to get list.


Raff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 29 2005 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 24391	Post Options Post Reply Quote Raff Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 28 2020 at 11:41
	Though I wouldn't say any of the songs set my world on fire, I found the Lunatic Soul song pleasant. Mariusz Duda is an excellent singer, and his vocals add interest to the song. On the other hand, I was expecting to like the ELO song much more than I did, but was disappointed.

Snicolette Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 02 2018 Location: OR Status: Offline Points: 5972	Post Options Post Reply Quote Snicolette Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 28 2020 at 12:54
	Not going to comment on these one by one, as I do know all of them, this time around. BUT I love Lunatic Soul and Mariusz Duda. And am particularly a fan of Big Big Train. But I wouldn't kick any of these bands out of my collection. Editing....because I didn't take this one in quite the spirit it was intended. I am going to go back and listen to all and speak more to the poll question, when I've had a chance. Edited by Snicolette - July 28 2020 at 18:04
	"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp

Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166178	Post Options Post Reply Quote Man With Hat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 28 2020 at 17:43
	Hackett for me.
	Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.

iluvmarillion Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 09 2010 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 3236	Post Options Post Reply Quote iluvmarillion Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 28 2020 at 20:12
	BBT

Manuel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 09 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 12352	Post Options Post Reply Quote Manuel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 29 2020 at 06:04
	Steve Hackett.

Snicolette Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 02 2018 Location: OR Status: Offline Points: 5972	Post Options Post Reply Quote Snicolette Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 29 2020 at 08:22
	Although I personally prefer Mariusz's song, think that BBT would have more chance at being a "hit" in alternative world. Both are actually optimistic, however, but BBT's more obviously so.
	"Into every rain, a little life must fall." ~Tom Rapp

suitkees Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 19 2020 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 8694	Post Options Post Reply Quote suitkees Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 29 2020 at 08:41
	The Pineapple Thief and Lunatic Soul: Nice songs, but a bit too monotonous to my taste (and to that of I wider audience, I guess). Steve Hackett: Great song, you here the songwriting skills of Hackett, but it doesn't deliver real surprises. Jeff Lynne: Can he do something else than that? So, for me it's Big Big Train: Great song that also has the catchy-ness to appeal to a wider audience.
	The razamataz is a pain in the bum

rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 65934	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 12 2020 at 08:54
	In hopes of introducing new music from the past three years to PAers and trying to get some more interest in this tournament and getting some more votes, I am bumping the Heavy Hitter threads from the first three rounds. I will be ending the first round at the end of August so I am really hoping for some more participation. I believe that many of those who have participated have discovered at least one good new song in each batch. Give it a shot, maybe you too will find something that you like!


Argo2112 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 20 2017 Location: New Jersey Status: Offline Points: 4452	Post Options Post Reply Quote Argo2112 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 12 2020 at 09:37
	Some cool stuff here. Went with Pineapple Thief.

rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 65934	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 23 2020 at 09:27
	The Train has a Big Big lead...can the other artists hack it? Give them a listen and then give them a vote. This poll will remain open for 8 more days and then I will move on to the 2nd round.