Lambchop

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: Lambchop
Genre: Funky Countrypolitan
Website: http://www.lambchop.net/

Voting ends on: Monday, August 3rd, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)



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3rd guy from left, crotch-sitting: 1 vote
The Tractor Driver
aka The Farmer
aka Red Hat Guy
aka Mr. Livin' Large
aka Swayze
aka Front-and-Center
aka Kurt. Fucking. Wagner. : 8 votes


No doubt here, the guy with all the aliases is in charge!

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Art Brut

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: Art Brut
Genre: Indie
Website: http://www.artbrut.org.uk/

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


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Peter Murphy On The Right - 1 vote
Second From Left Guy - 2 votes
ART BRUT Rating Of 8 - 2 votes
Chubby Nick Rhodes - 1 vote
Photo Left - 1 vote


A tie! A tie! As with all ties, we call upon the current sitting Vice President of the United States to make a decision.


"Yo, peeps!"


Hi, Mr. VP. Peeps, really?



"It all comes down to the ART BRUT Rating, peeps."


Please stop saying that.



"ART BRUT 8 is in charge!"

Big Star

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: Big Star
Genre: Pop
Website: http://bigstarband.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, July 20th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)

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Guy In The Orange Sweater, Who Might Have An "I'm Alex Chilton" t-shirt on underneath - 5 votes
The Boozer - 4 votes
Happy Guy In Vest - 1 vote
The Floating Hand - 1 vote
Feet On The Table - 1 vote

It's just like Paul Westerberg once said: "Children by the million / Sing for the Guy In The Orange Sweater / When he comes 'round."

Orange Sweater, you are in charge!

The New Pornographers

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 New Pornographers
Genre: Pop
Website: http://www.thenewpornographers.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, July 13th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


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No One - 1 vote
Green Checkered Shirt - 3 votes
Graybeard - 1 vote
Guy Left Of Graybeard - 1 vote
Far Right - 1 vote
Redhead Rollergirl - 2 votes


I was a little surprised by this one. Green Checkered Shirt, you are in charge!

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