Blue Meanies

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 Meanies
Genre: Ska
Website: http://www.myspace.com/bluemeanieschicago

Voting ends on: Monday, September 1st, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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No One - 3 votes
Coy White Eyes - 6 votes
Square Head, Second From Left - 1 vote
Bald Earrings - 4 votes
Small Man, Third From Left - 2 votes

Coy White Eyes beat Bald Earrings by a hoop. Congrats to Coy White Eyes!

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Gorillaz

Hi KIDS!

This blog has been around for a little over a year, so as a celebration this week I'll be providing FIVE entries (one per day, M-F) to vote on instead of the customary one.

Happy Voting!

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:Gorillaz
Genre: Animated
Website: http://www.gorillaz.com/

Voting ends on: Friday, August 29th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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No One - 1 vote
Cape on the Right - 5 votes
Fez - 2 votes
Sunglasses - 4 votes
L'il Monkey Vest - 3 votes

Congrats to the guy who dressed to impress! I may take up wearing cape myself, in order to further advance my IT career.
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De La Soul

Hi KIDS!

This blog has been around for a little over a year, so as a celebration this week I'll be providing FIVE entries (one per day, M-F) to vote on instead of the customary one.

Happy Voting!

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: De La Soul
Genre: Hip Hop
Website: http://www.myspace.com/delasoul

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


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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No One - 3 votes
Left - 4 votes
Middle - 5 votes
Right - 3 votes

Ah, another photo that mystified me with its very subtle power dynamics. Thanks for resolving it for me, O Wise Readers! The man in the middle is in charge!

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The Method Actors

Hi KIDS!

This blog has been around for a little over a year, so as a celebration this week I'll be providing FIVE entries (one per day, M-F) to vote on instead of the customary one.

Happy Voting!

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 Method Actors
Genre: Pop
Website: http://www.myspace.com/methodactors

Voting ends on: Wednesday, August 27th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)



THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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No One - 6 votes
The BSA - 6 votes
Black Shirt Behind - 7 votes

Whoa, this was a squeaker! I really had no idea how this vote would turn out. Congrats to the fella in the black shirt.

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The Human Abstract

Hi KIDS!

This blog has been around for a little over a year, so as a celebration this week I'll be providing FIVE entries (one per day, M-F) to vote on instead of the customary one.

Happy Voting!

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 Human Abstract
Genre: Angsty!!!!
Website: http://www.thehumanabstract.com/

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


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

No One - 1 vote
Pudgy Luke Wilson In The Middle - 6 votes
Hoodieless Jesus - 4 votes
Beardy Brunette - 2 votes
Purple Jacket - 3 votes
Quiet Confident Farter on The Right - 2 votes

Members of The Human Abstract, tremble before the searing, cleansing flames of Pudgy Luke Wilson. He is in charge!!!

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The Acacia Strain

Hi KIDS!

This blog has been around for a little over a year, so as a celebration this week I'll be providing FIVE entries (one per day, M-F) to vote on instead of the customary one.

Happy Voting!

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 Acacia Strain
Genre: Metal
Website: http://www.myspace.com/theacaciastrain

Voting ends on: Monday, August 25th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)



THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.


George/Teller - 11 votes
Lennie/Penn - 8 votes
Guy In Skull Cap, Who For Some Reason Gets A Jaded Girl Going - 2 votes

Score one for the little people! George/Teller is in charge!

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Young Marble Giants

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:Young Marble Giants
Genre: Minimalist Keyboard Funk
Website: http://www.youngmarblegiants.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, August 18th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

No One - 1 vote
Popeye - 5 votes
Wee Woman - 6 votes
Concealed Marble - 6 votes
Smirker on the Left - 1 vote

Egads! A tie! What you have done?!! As with all ties, I must call on the sitting Vice President of the United States to make a ruling.


"The Concealed Marble may have power in Young Marble Giants, but his avoidance of the spotlight indicates he may wish to not be known as "in charge", preferring to operate behind-the-scenes while a less-competent individual takes the credit for leadership. However, how do we know that this individual is not just playing a handheld electronic football game, and was just not paying attention to the photographer? In addition, we have seen time after time in gender-mixed collections of individuals, if there is but one woman present (and that woman is not clearly the bass player), a majority of times the female will be seen as the leader. These two factors cause me to decide for the Wee Woman. She is in charge."

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Rascal Flatts

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:Rascal Flatts
Genre: Country Rock
Website: http://www.rascalflatts.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, August 11th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)



THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

No One - 1 vote
Fat Lance Bass In The Middle - 9 votes
Right - 1 vote
Left - 1 vote

Lance Bass may have lost his sparkly smile and toned figure, but at least he is in charge.

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