The Specials

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: The Specials
Genre: Ska
Website: http://www.thespecials.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, May 26th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)

Alesana

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: Alesana
Genre: Pop Screamish
Website: http://www.alesanarock.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, May 19th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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Arm Tattoo With Forehead - 7 votes
Specs On The Left - 5 votes
Mr. Hair In The Eyes, Third From Left - 2 votes
Back Left - 1 vote
Normal-Looking Third From Right - 1 vote


If there is only one box of black hair dye left on the tourbus, chances are the handsomely-foreheaded gentleman with the arm tattoo will have first dibs to use it. That's just one of the perks of being the leader.

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Mariachi Rosas Divinas

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: Mariachi Rosas Divinas
Genre: Mariachi
Website: http://www.mariachirosasdivinas.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, May 12th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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Everyone / No One: 3 votes
Chica Uno: 1 vote
Chica Tres: 3 votes
Chica Cuatro: 2 votes
Chica Cinco: 8 votes
Chica Seis: 1 vote
Chica Siete (Chica de la Derecha): 4 votes


Esto no era una raza muy cercana. Chica Cinco ganó este voto sin esfuerzo. ¡Felicitaciones, Chica Cinco! ¡Usted está en carga!


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Belle and Sebastian

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: Belle and Sebastian
Genre: Sweetly Twee ("Stweet"?)
Website: http://www.belleandsebastian.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, May 5th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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Winky McWinkerson: 9 votes
Front Right Beard: 8 votes
The Belle: 5 votes
Looming Top Left: 1 votes
White Shirt: 2 votes
Front Left Angry Black Shirt: 2 votes

Yet another amazingly close race! It took a vote early this morning to put Winky over the top. And the top is where you are, Winky! You're in charge!

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The Proclaimers

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

Band: The Proclaimers
Genre: Scotch Rock
Website: http://www.proclaimers.co.uk/

Voting ends on: Monday, April 28th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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Everyone / No One: 9 votes
Lefty: 11 votes
Righty: 4 votes


Wow, this was a squeaker! Analyzing pictures of bands consisting of related individuals (particularly identical twins) ain't easy! I'll postpone my upcoming Ramones post so we can have some more time to recover.

When I first selected this picture I couldn't really see who was in charge, and it wasn't until people started voting that one of the Proclaimers' photodominance became evident.

Now when I look at Lefty I can't help but see the smoldering, confident gaze of actor David Caruso (which is something you don't want to really see, honestly). Congrats, Lefty! Keep on smolderin'!

The Changcuters

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: The Changcuters
Genre: Garage
Website: http://www.myspace.com/thechangcutersrock

Voting ends on: Monday, April 21th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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Everyone / No One: 2 votes
In The Middle: 9 votes
Gradient-tinted-Foster-Grants: 3 votes
Far right: 3 votes
White Belt: 5 votes

He's not skinny, he's the leader! Congrats to the dude in the middle.

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Not Called Jinx

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: Not Called Jinx
Genre: Pop Emo
Website: http://www.notcalledjinx.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, April 14th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)

THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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Arseny, the band member who made contact - 12 votes
The hair pullee - 2 votes
White shirt on the right - 5 votes
Lower right - 1 vote


We had an unusual situation here, where Arseny of Not Called Jinx visited this humble blog as voting was in progress.

It is certainly possible that Arseny's presence could have distorted the vote. Still, I can definitively state he had a firm lead before commenting.

So, congrats to Arseny, you're in charge!

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The Sophomore Attempt

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: The Sophomore Attempt
Genre: Emo
Website: http://www.myspace.com/thesophomoreattempt

Voting ends on: Monday, April 7th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)

THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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No One: 3 votes
Emo Edison: 19 votes
Curtains: 1 vote
Corey-By-The-Curtains: 1 (pity) vote
The Lightbulb: 6 votes
Folded Arms On The Left: 3 votes


Wow, I sensed definite hostility from some of the voters this time around. This installment of WICH was apparently too easy.

I'm sorry, but that's the way it goes sometimes, my friends.

I rolled a few of the votes into the "No One" category, but the Curtains and the Lightbulb made enough of a stink that I considered them as viable candidates.

But of course Curtains and Lightbulb were no match for Emo Edison. Emo Edison is in charge!

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Corvus Corax

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

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Band: Corvus Corax
Genre: Medieval
Website: http://www.corvuscorax.de/

Voting ends on: Monday, March 31th, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)



THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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No One: 8 votes
Bald Head Beard In Back: 2 votes
Devil Horns: 11 votes
Ming The Merciless: 5 votes
Blue Knight: 2 votes
Masked On The Left: 1 vote


Zounds! The No One vote was the biggest I have ever seen. Despite this, it was not enough to defeat Satan. Congratulations, Satan! You're in charge!

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Turin Brakes

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

Band: Turin Brakes
Genre: Folky Rock
Website: http://www.turinbrakes.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, March 24th, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

Everyone / No One: 3 votes
Left: 11 votes
Right: 14 votes
Wall: 3 votes

There were enough votes for the wall that I felt it deserved a chance to win, and not just get rolled into the "Everyone / No One" category.

As far as the overall power dynamics of the photo, I was kind of thinking along the lines of The Imaginary Reviewer. The guy on the right looked like he was ready to fall out of the picture to me. Maybe the picture was shot with a fisheye lens and he was a little distorted. I don't know.

However, I wouldn't presume to have a handle on the power dynamics of this band using my powers of observation on this picture. I am often surprised by the verdict of posts on WICH, and am often convinced the majority rule was the right call, even when I didn't see the same leader when voting started.

So, congratulations to the dude on the right! You're in charge!