Polysics

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: Polysics
Genre: Devo!
Website: http://www.polysics.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, March 3rd, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

Everyone / No One - 5 votes
P Straight Ahead - 13 votes
Far Left Girl Looking Right - 6 votes
Far Right Guy Looking Left - 2 votes
Tiny Girl In Front - 8 votes


The Tiny Girl In Front with the deadly mirrored stare gave him a run for his yen, but P Straight Ahead is still in charge. Congrats, Mr. P!

Fanfarlo

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.

Click on pic for a larger imageBand: Fanfarlo
Genre: Sensitivindie
Website: http://www.fanfarlo.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, February 25th, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

Hang Loose Devil Horns - 9 votes
The Girl - 16 votes
The Redhead - 4 votes
The Top - 5 votes
Bottom Left - 2 votes
Green shirt - 4 votes


Thanks to everyone who voted!

As the voters have clearly indicated, the top of a pyramid does not a leader make -- maybe the top is just the skinniest dude.

Of course if the skinniest guy in your band is Iggy Pop, then the leader very well might top the pyramid (please don't make me be under Iggy Pop in a pyramid, I beg of you).

But enough about the politics of pyramids, it really doesn't matter. The Girl is in charge! Congrats to The Girl!


Click on pic for a larger image

Spanish For 100

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.

Click on pic for a larger imageBand: Spanish For 100
Genre: Indie-ish
Website: http://www.spanishfor100.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, February 18th, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

Stoic On The Left - 5 votes
Furry Hood - 36 votes
Pabst Blue Ribbon - 8 votes
Mr. Glasses - 35 votes

Wow, this was an incredibly tight race! I was afraid I was going to have to call the sitting Vice President of the United States in to break the tie (witness his handiwork on The Twang).

However, in the last few hours Furry Hood got one more vote. Congratulations, Furry Hood! You're in charge!

Click on pic for a larger image

The Wiggles

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 Wiggles
Genre: Kid Rock
Website: http://www.thewiggles.com.au/

Voting ends on: Monday, February 11th, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)



THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

Everyone / No One - 21 votes
Red - 21 votes
Blue - 102 votes
Yellow - 44 votes
Purple - 21 votes

I ended up combining different types of votes ("Captain Feathersword is in charge", "The kids are in charge", "The group's corporate overlords are in charge") into the Everyone / No One category.

Just as in the recent Wu-Tang Clan post, no member goes home voteless.

Maybe it was obvious to many who viewed the picture, but I didn't even think of a Star Trek connection related to the Wiggles' colored shirts (poor red, always the unlucky one to die!). I really enjoyed all the different rationale for voting. Thanks to everyone who participated.

So anyways, where were we?

Ah, yes.

Yellow made a valiant attempt, but it just wasn't enough for the confidence of Blue. Congrats to Blue! You're in charge!