Ojos De Brujo

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: Ojos De Brujo
Genre: Flamenco Hip Hop
Website: http://www.ojosdebrujo.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, March 17th, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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Burnt Sienna Soulpatch - 16 votes
Bongos Seated - 9 votes
Upright Bass - 1 vote
Green Boa Woman - 10 votes
Black Shirt Guitar - 1 vote
Vest And Hat In The Back - 1 vote

I'm afraid I'll have to agree with Jeff on this one. I would have voted for the woman, as to not get my ass kicked. All I'm saying is, don't come running to me when she whips that green boa at you.

Violence or no violence, let's all congratulate Mr. Soulpatch. You're in charge!

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We're Not Superheroes Anymore

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: We're Not Superheroes Anymore
Genre: Emo
Website: http://www.myspace.com/werenotsuperheroesanymore

Voting ends on: Monday, March 10th, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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The Confused Guy In Green - 0 votes
Blue Shirt High Guy - 18 votes
Twiggy Legs Bench Hogger - 20 votes
Plaid Shirt - 1 vote

I have to admit, I was surprised by this vote. I would have thought Blue Shirt guy would have won on his earnest deer-in-the-headlights gaze alone. But, I honestly didn't notice how much bench Twiggy Legs was taking up until that fact was pointed out by the voters.

What an inconsiderate cad! Still, the cad is in charge. The bench is yours, Twiggy Legs.

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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!)

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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!)

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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!


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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!)

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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!

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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!)

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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!

Wu-Tang Clan

Purpose:
Determine a clan's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A clan'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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Clan: Wu-Tang
Genre: Hip Hop
Website: http://www.wutang-corp.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, February 4th, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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ODB (not pictured) - 5 votes
Everyone/No One - 5 votes
Far Right With The Saggy Pants - 8 votes
Casual Tan in the Bucket Hat - 28 votes
Headband Towel - 13 votes
Behind the "W" - 6 votes
Muscles On The Left - 10 votes
Yellow Stripes - 6 votes
The Smallest Fella - 4 votes
Big bald arms-crossed dude to the left - 4 votes
Tan Coat - 4 votes
The "W" symbol - 1 vote


Wow. Thank you to Blogger for highlighting this blog, and thank you all for visiting. And to those who took the time to consider the photo and cast your own vote, I especially want to thank you. I believe this is the type of blog that gets better with more participation, and I hope you'll consider spending a few minutes a week here to give your opinion about each band I post.

Either way, thanks.

No member of the Wu-Tang Clan is going home voteless, but there was one member who, based on the tally, practically oozed leadership in the picture.

Congrats to Casual Tan! You're in charge!

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Scissor Sisters

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: Scissor Sisters
Genre: Elton John-y
Website: http://www.scissorsisters.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, January 28th, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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The Redhead - 5 votes
(Germaine Gregarious, Barbara, Randal G, DGuzman, Freida Bee)

Crocodile shoes - 2 votes
(PJ, Ms. Laaw-yuhr)

The Bound Two - 1 vote
(Beckeye)

The Unbound Three - 1 vote
(Manx)

Can't vote, too befuddled - 1 vote
(Gizmorox)


What is it about redheads, anyway? They are always in charge.

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The Minus 5

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 Minus 5
Genre: Pop
Website: http://www.minus5.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, January 21th, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

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Sunglasses Guy - 3 votes
(Tenacious S, Tim, Barbara)

John Larroquette - 6 votes
(PJ, Beckeye, McGone, Jess, Jin, Freida Bee)


Hear ye, hear ye, Night Court is now in session. John Larroquette is in charge!

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Hall And Oates

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: Hall And Oates
Genre: Blue-Eyed Soul
Website: http://www.hallandoates.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, January 14th, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

No One/ Everyone Is In Charge (Holland Oates) - 2 votes
(Jon, Beckeye)

The Straight-Ahead Looker - 4 votes
(DGuzman, McGone, Barbara, Randal G)

The 'Stache - 3 votes
(PJ, Freida Bee, Jess)


The 'Stache got far closer to leading this group than I thought possible, but Straight-Ahead Looker managed to squeak by with the most votes. Congrats! You're in charge!

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