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!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

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!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

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!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

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!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

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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