Blue Foundation

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: Blue Foundation
Genre: Electronica
Website:http://www.bluefoundation.dk/

The Verdict (UPDATED!)

Voting has ended! Here's the tally:


Potentially Shy Flowing Hair Chick - 3 votes
(Barbara, Jin, Anandamide)

Frodo Chesthair - 2 votes
(Jess,Manx)

Samwise Scraggly - 1 vote
(Manx)


There's no rule against voting for one's self, so even if flowing hair chick happens to be Barbara, moonlighting as a member of a Danish electronica band, she's still in charge.

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Opeth

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: Opeth
Genre: Scandinavian Death Metal
Website:http://www.opeth.com/


The Verdict (UPDATED!)

Voting has ended! Here's the tally:

Angry mustache t-shirt design dude: 3 votes
(Cat, Jess, Beckeye)

Sleeveless head-cocked-back l'il fella: 2 votes
(Dguzman, Anandamide)

Perturbed guy on far left: 1 vote
(Barbara)

Big leather bracelets on the right: 1 vote
(FranIAm)


Cheer up, angry mustache dude! You're in charge!

Peach Candy

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: Peach Candy
Genre: Hip Hop / Crunk
Website:http://www.myspace.com/peachcandyga

The Verdict (UPDATED!)

We are currently at a tie:

3 votes for Baby Don't Got Back
3 votes for Baby Got Back

As much as I hate to bother him in his hidey-hole, I must again tap the current sitting Vice President of the United States to make a ruling.




"The power dynamic observed in Peach Candy is too close to call. I recommend that this group be reevaluated in the near future with a another picture. It is my recommendation that this new picture also feature the members of Peach Candy in hot pants. As it is now, no clear leader of Peach Candy can be determined at this time."

Wilco

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: Wilco
Genre: Countryfied Sensitive-rock
Website:http://www.wilcoworld.net/


The Verdict (UPDATED!)

Jin started off with a lovely poem about Vesty Bellbottom. Dguzman voted for sitting-on-the-floor dude.

I was worried Jeff Tweedy was going to stumble across this post and realize he wasn't in charge, but to his rescue came Beth, Barbara and Beckeye. I'm not sure if their votes were due to a careful interpretation of the photo, or their undying devotion to all things Tweedy.

We may never know. Still, the voters have spoken. Nasty 'stache is in charge.


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Gojira

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: Gojira
Genre: Death Metal
Website:http://myspace.com/gojira/


The Verdict (UPDATED!)

Thanks, everyone who cast a vote.

To guy-in-front-with-his-eyes-awkwardly-closed, I feel your pain, but Recycle Michael is in charge.

The Birthday Massacre

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 Birthday Massacre
Genre: Synth Goth
Website:http://www.thebirthdaymassacre.com/

The Verdict (UPDATED!)

"Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing."

But, on a positive note, Lady Macbeth is in charge!

Hindge

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: Hindge
Genre: Kinda R.E.M.-ish
Website:None

The Verdict (UPDATED!)

Thanks for being gentle. "Kirk Cameron" and "Monkey" are perfectly acceptable things to be called (though perhaps these names are at odds with each other -- does Kirk Cameron acknowledge the existence of monkeys?).

This was the only picture in my possession of the wonderful Carbondale supergroup, Hindge. Please note that the picture is missing one of the band members -- the lead singer was not actually present. If you asked someone who was witness to the majesty of Hindge, they would probably say out-of-focus dork on the left was probably the real guy in charge. Monkey in the middle was just the drummer.

The picture was shot by a very drunk photographer who had wandered over from his motel to an adjacent storage facility place where the band was practicing at, in a 12x12 room with one light socket that they plugged all their amps into.

Rock 'N Roll!!!

Oh, I almost forgot.

KIRK CAMERON MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE IS IN CHARGE HERE.