Second Sex

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: Second Sex
Genre: Garage
Website: http://www.myspace.com/secondsex/

Voting ends on: Monday, June 16th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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No One - 1 vote
Behind Bars - 2 votes
Shades Jagger - 11 votes
Larry Mullen Jr. - 3 votes

It was no contest this time around. The immeasurably cool gentleman in sunglasses is in charge of Second (Secomd?) Sex! Congratulations!

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Peacepipe

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: Peacepipe
Genre: Southern Rock
Website: http://www.peacepipeband.com/

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

THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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No One: 2 votes
Leather Vest Squatting: 10 votes
Tree Pirate: 7 votes
Baseball Cap On The Left: 2 votes
Peace Sign: 4 votes

I was completely surprised by this vote. No to the Tree Pirate? No to the Peace Sign? A squatting man in a position of dominance? I humbly bow down to the superior intellect of this blog's readers, as this process continues to mystify and enlighten me.

And let us all bow down to Leather Vest Squatting. He's in charge!

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Bonerama

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: Bonerama
Genre: Brassian
Website: http://www.bonerama.net/

Voting ends on: Monday, June 2nd, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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Everyone / No One - 3 votes
The Elder Tromboner - 6 votes
J.P. Sousa on the left - 2 votes
Alpha Male Trombone - 5 votes
White Jacket - 1 vote
Hatless' Former Supervisor - 1 vote
The Black Guy - 1 vote

It was close, but seniority won out this time. Congrats to the Elder Tromboner!

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The Specials

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 Specials
Genre: Ska
Website: http://www.thespecials.com/

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



THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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No One - 1 vote
The Chess King - 8 votes
Checkered Jacket - 3 votes
Hat-Raiser - 1 vote
Willem Dafoe, the Chess King's puppetmaster - 1 vote

Some people might say the leader was easy to discern in this photo, but at least he wasn't powering a lightbulb with his bare hand.


The pattern juggler lifts his hand
The orchestra begin
As slowly turns the grinding wheel
In the court of the chess king.

Alesana

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: Alesana
Genre: Pop Screamish
Website: http://www.alesanarock.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, May 19th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


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Arm Tattoo With Forehead - 7 votes
Specs On The Left - 5 votes
Mr. Hair In The Eyes, Third From Left - 2 votes
Back Left - 1 vote
Normal-Looking Third From Right - 1 vote


If there is only one box of black hair dye left on the tourbus, chances are the handsomely-foreheaded gentleman with the arm tattoo will have first dibs to use it. That's just one of the perks of being the leader.

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Mariachi Rosas Divinas

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: Mariachi Rosas Divinas
Genre: Mariachi
Website: http://www.mariachirosasdivinas.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, May 12th, 9:00am CST (GMT-5)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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Everyone / No One: 3 votes
Chica Uno: 1 vote
Chica Tres: 3 votes
Chica Cuatro: 2 votes
Chica Cinco: 8 votes
Chica Seis: 1 vote
Chica Siete (Chica de la Derecha): 4 votes


Esto no era una raza muy cercana. Chica Cinco ganó este voto sin esfuerzo. ¡Felicitaciones, Chica Cinco! ¡Usted está en carga!


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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!)

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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!)

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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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