This Week's KSK Commenter Draft: Songs You'd Want For Your Pregame Introduction
Baseball players get a personalized song every time they step up to bat. I would like that to happen to me in some way, shape, or form. That would be badass. Hence, this draft. This is the song you'll be using to announce yourself to a crowd of 50,000 plus.
The rules: This can be any song by any artist. Once you pick a song, you cannot pick any other song by that artist, though other drafters may if they have not already. Pick a song, then wait ten picks till the next song.
That's Josh Homme. He's a fucking badass. I'll be picking him up later on, but for now my first choice is the "Die! Die! Die!" bridge of "Creeping Death" by Metallica. I've already given my tribute to it.
Rock on, kids.
NOTE: If you do not own "Era Vulgaris" already, please do yourself the courtesy of going out and buying and/or stealing it. Don't make me thrash you.
463 comments:
i know he's your patron saint but i have to go with 'ready to die' by AWK
'Swordsman' by GZA
"When a motherfucker steps out his place,
and gets slapped in his motherfuckin face,
Just because nigga thought he could face,
The G-O-D, The G-O-D"
"The Touch" by Stan Bush
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C9Bng7NPPY
Fuck, it's only 7:10am Friday morning back home right now. This might take a while to get going. It's 7:10pm in Hong Kong right now, and I'm still at work and in desperate need of a diversion. BDD, instead of just the 10 picks rule, can we do something like wait 10 picks or 15 minutes, whichever comes first?
Ghostface Killah - "The Champ"
Even Better Than the Real Thing - U2
That way people will understand how I feel about myself
Head Like a Hole - NIN
"Bow down before the one you serve
You're going to get what you deserve
....Head like a hole, black as your soul, I'd rather die, than give you control."
Just about sums up my feelings.
Miamidiesel, get a drink and some hookers.
Ride of the Valkyries
"it scares the hell out of the slopes."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjYhTnh6Zaw
"I Am Superman" by REM
Because nothing is as intimidating as a stalker-anthemn sung by Michael Stipe. Nothing!
@devang: what do you think is my motivation for getting the fuck out of here as early as possible right now? i'mma plow through all this bullshit work and then some fine ladies over in Lan Kwai Fong...
the theme from flash gordon - queen. totally badass, but also says "who knows mister pitcher, maybe im going to kiss you"
O Fortuna, from Carmina Burana by Orff. Always gets me pumped.
What, just because I'm stuck in the UK for a week doesnt mean I'm gonna give up my draft picks, fuck that.
I'm gonna go with Clay Akin's...
Scratch that, I'll take Guns n Roses' Welcome to the Jungle. The first 45 seconds of that song cannot be matched.
Woo Ha by Busta Rhymes
"OKLAHOMA!" The theme song to the musical, "OKLAHOMA!"
That's badass.
enter sandman by metallica, i always played it before games in high school, got me ready to kill somebody.
"mother" - Danzig
keith foulke lives!
Metallica "Master of Puppets"
Walk by Pantera.
Thunderkiss '65 by White Zombie
"You're the Best, Around" Joe Esposito
good for my baseball entrance AND any All Valley Karate Tournament I may decide to enter.
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana... even though that tool Diamond Dallas Page ripped off the song for his WCW theme music, the beginning is absolutely the shit
Scarlett Bagonias - Sublime
Just to confuse people
99 Red Balloons, a little bit gay but it always got me pumped up for my gymnastics recitals...
Meantime by Helmet.
Brand New - Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows
seems like we're alternating between metal and gay.
it's gay's turn:
Girls and Boys - Blur for the same reason as pemulis'.
for your viewing pleasure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_qzzx3A_Go
World's Greatest by R Kelly
"Let's Go" by Trick Daddy, Lil Jon, and Twista
Sanitarium by Metallica.
It helps me focus when I'm pitching against the Yankees. Also it'll scare the beejesus out of those yuppies from Connecticut and make them head for ze hills
Playing with the Boys from Top Gun...
Lets people know I mean business at the plate, while also expressing my love for huskier women like Kelly McGillis
Notorious B.I.G., "Party and Bullshit (Ratatat Remix)"
I will need no other picks today. Listen here and you'll understand.
"Jump" by Van Halen. Gets the blood pumping.
Corrosion of Conformity - Clean My Wounds
Because "I see the world through bloodshot eyes" is pretty much my daily state of being...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRf7fzkSIrA
Seven Nation Army.
Dude, I've been thinking about this since I was a teenager practicing my Bret Boone batting stance in front of the mirror:
"Cowboy Dan" by Modest Mouse.
I would have to pick my actual theme song by Ludacris,
"Pimpin' All Over the World".
As they say in "I'm Gonna Get You Sucka" - it's my theme music, every good hero should have some.
metal's turn
March of the Pigs - NIN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhK-rzjfUMw
For All My Niggaz and Bitches - Snoop
Because I'm white and it would make everyone uncomfortable....
Ace of Spades. Cool, Classic. It's like space without the stars really.
Otto Man wins
How about some gay metal then? The anti-planet unicorn.
Freewheel Burning - Judas Priest
remember the name by fort minor, big east tournament last year was insane
Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Fans would love it. Sports franchises would eat the "All-American" thing up and ESPN would undoubtedly do a "piece" on this "new breed of old style American athlete... who harkens back to the day of Ted Williams, Jackie Robinson and Tom Landry."
It would secure me a fat contract and a little bit of "cushion" when I get a little advanced in my career and lack the stuff I had in my youth.
Beat on the Brat - The Ramones
After all, it's "beat on the brat with a baseball bat"
Nirvana - "Lithium"
(yes, predictable, I know)
John Williams - "Imperial March (Vader's Theme)".
As pathetic as Star Wars is/has become, it's still badass intro music.
"Circle of Cysquatch" by Mastodon, the only metal band it is possible for a pop music nerd like me to liek because they are one of the few ones that actually think of themselves in an ironic way rather than, say, Dragonforce or Cradle of Filth who take themselves super serious.
Soundgarden - Outshined
Cornell may be a pussy nowadays, but that chunky intro riff makes for an ominous entrance.
gay's turn
Young Folks by Peter Bjorn and John
- hey, it's a catchy tune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51V1VMkuyx0
man, Europeans are weird.
For when I'm in a particular good mood: Stephen Lynch - Kill A Kitten
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeCyyhmHICU
Subtle violence is cool, but overt violence is better!
Du Hast - Rammstien
Theme song from Chariots of Fire.
It's just so serene.
Reign in Blood - Slayer.
If you'll excuse me I'll be destroying my cubicle in a testosterone fueled rampage.
Heart - Barracuda
great fucking draft theme. so many inspired picks already.
"Black Wind Fire and Steel"
Manowar
Am I the only one looking forward to Wormfather panicking when he realizes he hasn't made a pick yet and blurting out something by Kid Rock before he realizes how fucking lame he is? Those moments always kill me.
I've waited 10 picks...
can't believe y'all missed this one:
Down With the Sickness - Disturbed
"Pay the Man" by the Offspring
"shut up, you talk too much!"
RattaMaHatta by Sepultura (I Have been waiting for this draft since the commenter drafts started)
A little late to the party, but...
"Our Boys Will Shine Tonight" by Chavez.
I'm so fucking indie.
Hypnotized - Biggie
Smack My Bitch Up - The Prodigy
as Chris Rock said after this song, "Man, white people are scary!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KOB-3UoheE
"Angel of Death" - Slayer
"We just couldn't believe Disturbed was sitting there in the middle of the fourth round. I figured there MUST have been something wrong with the other drafters to have passed up such a classic as many as four times! I mean, this was the best mediocre butt rock that 2002 had to offer! We feel we got great value here."
Also, I pick The Theme from Rocky. Everyone picked Eye of the Tiger for years, but this song is fucking awesome, with about 10% the gay.
Shut Em' Down - Public Enemy
We used to play this as the last song before we took the field in HS football. Definitely and Al Bundy moment, but it will forever get my blood pumping.
Age of Aquarius - Sung by Steve Carrel at the end of 40y/o Virgin
How about Paranoid by Black Sabbath - can't believe it lasted this long.
I Want Candy by MC Pee Pants
Back in Black by AC/DC....
Hair of the Dog by Nazareth.
Ante Up - MOP
I still stand by my pick, but fromobile has a close second.
And with that, I'm off to the airport. Draft well, suckers.
Tom Waits - Goin' Out West
the trooper - iron maiden
greatest metal band of all time and great guitar intro.
Trevor... I'd flame-war you for ripping on DWTS, but picking the Rocky song... well... that's punishment enough for ya.
you can live your own Starbucks commercial now!
Bulls on Parade - RATM
Feel Good Hit of the Summer - QOTSA
Enough said.
Fuck, I am hung over and possibly still under the influence thanks to a bachelor party last night. I'll be playing a pink lady today...errr picking "No One Knows" by Queens of the Stone Age
Woman - Wolfmother
If three afro-ed Austrailians dont make you want make some movies, make some songs and go fightin round the world, I don't know what will.
Freebird...and they would have to play the whole thing
New Jack Hustler
Ice T.
Smooth, yet, kick ass.
I'd like to follow up my #1 Ghostface Killah - "The Champ" with its complete foil and that would of course be:
Blondie - "Heart of Glass"
"Heaven and Hell" - Black Sabbath
How fucking ominous is the intro to that song?
Godsmack- "Moon Baby"
Bad To The Bone
by
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Jordan Ginsberg-
Great f'ing choice on Goin' Out West.
thanks for the love otto man, to recap:
Metal: "Enter Sandman" Metallica
Hip Hop: "Let's Go" Trick Daddy
Kinda New Song: "Remember the Name" Fort Minor
Song from a TV Show/Cartoon: "I want candy" MC Pee Pants
winnin this thing is all about diversifying
Now I got some online training bullshit to do, so my 5th pick might be awhile, allow you guys to catch up.
Seether - "Gasoline"
So What'cha Want - Beastie Boys
because I hate my fans.
Drowning Pool - Bodies
Since we seem to have hit the QOTSA leg of the draft:
Queens of the Stone Age - Mexicola
ok for a song that would completely fuck up your opposition:
the cuppycake song by strawberry shortcake,
anyone who has heard this song knows what i am talking bout. The other team would not be able to play the first quater.
changes - sugar
btw, this will not be the last sugar song picked today.
Flame all you want, Disturbed is still dogshit.
I'll pick the fucking badass music from that Nike Air Force 25 commercial, which YouTube tells me is "The Second Coming: Our Game, Our Time" by Just Blaze and Juelz Santana.
(Love the Tom Waits pick, btw.)
"Ether" - Gang of Four
Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls
Time marches on.
"Scotland the Brave" - Rowdy Roddy Piper's bagpipe entrance music.
God, I'm old.
Debaser - The Pixies
It's Deal-iscious.
"One by One" by the Foo Fighters
Nazareth - Hair of the Dog
You can't beat this for getting your anger up and blood flowing...
Now you're messin' with a
A son of a bitch
Now you're messin' with a son of a bitch
Now you're messin' with a
A son of a bitch
Now you're messin' with a son of a bitch
Gold Digger - Kanye West
just to let the ladies know that I'm on to them (not that it would stop me - or them)
The opening riff of "How Soon Is Now?" by the Smiths.
Fucking rad.
pop quiz by saigon just for a complete change of pace from my first song.
TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me
Theme from Phantom of the Opera
I can't even tell if that is a great pick or an awful one....
I need more sleep
@otto man: Party and Bullshit (Ratatat Remix) — Great verses... poor, poor chorus.
My choice: "Things Are Getting Better" — N*E*R*D*
You feel like a pimp just walking around while it's playing.
Can't believe I slept this long on Rusty Cage by Johnny Cash, NOT the shitty Soundgarden original.
"Phazers" by King Geedorah
My Way - Limp Bizkit
Just one more fight
About your leadership
And I will straight up
Leave your shit
Cause I've had enought of this
And now I'm pissed
Fred Durst is a prick, but this song brings on my righteous anger.
Voodoo Chile - The SRV version
"btw, this will not be the last sugar song picked today." i meant to say i hope this won't be the last sugar song picked today.
hit the lights by metallica
Voodoo Child - Jimi Hendrix
Has the statute of limitations expired on Hulk Hogan's use of this?
Need a little Mike Patton here, "Surprise, You're Dead!" by Faith No More
Godsmack - "Awake"
Istanbul (Not Constantinople) - They Might Be Giants
just to let them all know that I'm a little weird.
Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze
If I magically played for a team that had colors including purple, it would be even better. Except for the fact that, you know, I might be playing for the Vikings.
Theme from Phantom of the Opera
I can't even tell if that is a great pick or an awful one....
Awful. And grungedave: Nothing says "I never got my GED" like Disturbed.
Hashpipe by Weezer
Godsmack AND Disturbed, grungedave? Man, I bet you were pissed smello beat you to Limp, huh?
Yeesh. All the Limp Bizkit/Godsmack/Disturbed nonsense is really making me lose my erection.
My pick: Pearl Jam - Whipping
Uhhh....
Hells Bells?
Oh, Theme from The People's Court.
No one takes it to the house like Wapner, bitches.
My Ass Is On Fire - Mr. Bungle
Just to give the kids nightmares.
since my online training course is taking forever to load i'll just make my 5th pick:
Dr. Funkenstein by Parliament
"We love you Dr. Funkenstein your funk is the best!"
What better intro could anyone ask for?
Now I got my funk position covered. I'm owning diversity in this draft.
fuck Fred Durst...
and anyone who chooses Johnny Cash's version of "Rusty Cage" over Soundgarden's is wayyy the fuck outta touch.
besides, this is an anthem we are choosing, right? It's supposed to have that arena-rock vibe. Hence, Disturbed and Godsmack. If I wanted to just pick kick ass music, I'd go with stuff like Jane's Addiction or Tool - but they don't have "blood pumping" kinda riffs that work in 30 second bits...
fuck Fred Durst...
and anyone who chooses Johnny Cash's version of "Rusty Cage" over Soundgarden's is wayyy the fuck outta touch.
besides, this is an anthem we are choosing, right? It's supposed to have that arena-rock vibe. Hence, Disturbed and Godsmack. If I wanted to just pick kick ass music, I'd go with stuff like Jane's Addiction or Tool - but they don't have "blood pumping" kinda riffs that work in 30 second bits...
Should I Stay or Should I Go - The Clash.
Having traded my first round pick for an additional stack of Marshall amps what go to 11, I choose Cochise by Audioslave. And yes, I'm coming to the mound by zipline from a helicopter. I have one pitch, bitches- I only bring the heat.
Bloodhound Gang - The Inevitable Return of the Great White Dope. Seems fitting for my at-bat/pre-game/life.
"A is for apple, b is for balloon, c is for crayon, d is for drums" and then music that sounds like it could be from the Three Stooges.
Bring em Out
by TI
We used this song for warmups for the Arena football team I used to work for.
Also was the entrance music for my bridal party at my wedding.
I am white.
Stevie Wonder - "Superstition"
Grnugedave gets it.
Immigrant Song - Zeppelin
"Biblical Violence" by Hella
Great opening, psychotic drums.
Pearl Jam - Even Flow
from the Live and on Two Legs album
"Debaser" - The Pixies
@ shoopmonster:
you could play for the wnba's los angelas sparks, then you'd have a better chance at making it into ksk's fantasy football league next year...
or you could go with malone/stockton era jazz
either way, the options aren't good
Chris Cornell is the fucking Special Ed kid of rock. I'd hitch my wagon to someone else, if I was you.
But that's cool. Who're you gonna pick next, Puddle of Mudd? Creed? Nickelback?
Had I spelled "Grungedave" properly, the point would have stuck a bit better.
unchained by van halen, aclassic from the 80's
Fine pick, beaverfever. Fine pick.
brian, been picked.
To really get the blood boiling ...
"Cop Killer" by Ice-T.
Cock Mobster - MC Paul Barman
Winona Ryder? Goin' inside her
I'll see your Faith No More and raise you:
Tomahawk - God Hates a Coward
Thieves - Ministry
Jimi Hendrix - Star Spangled Banner.
"Prison Song" - system of a down
@fromobile
Ouch. Just ouch.
Talk about a slide...
Search and Destroy, Iggy Pop and the Stooges.
"Facet Squared" by Fugazi.
One of the best opening guitar riffs ever.
fuck, "Drugs (Electricity)" - Talking Heads
Dre and Snoop - Nuthin' but a G Thang
Everybody would know that the coolest motherfucker just walked into the room.
Damn you, Ginsberg. I was almost going to take that one over "Surprise...".
Natural Born Killaz - Ice Cube & Dr. Dre
Bubblegoose - Wyclef on the South Park album
Also, I love the Fugazi pick...
"I Am Star Wars Today" - Smog. the element of surprise. its so weird and awesome
Nine Inch Nails- "Closer"
"I want to fuck you like an animal, I want to feel you from the inside."
The Gypsy Kings - Hotel California
And I'm out.
"Hysteria" by Muse. It'd also work as a song for a terrifyingly intense closer *cough* Papelbon! *cough*
"Give It All" — Rise Against
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8I4nNj1r4uQ
Back to the 80s - Quiet Riot's "Cum On Feel the Noize" is still available right? That's about as "arena rock" as it comes (although Twisted Sister would be in the conversation for that era as well).
Echoes by Pink Floyd -
The song is like 25 fucking minutes long and they'd obviously have to play the whole thing which would inevitabely cause the ump to toss me for delaying the game which means I could go to a bar, get hammered, and pick up loose women that are enamored with baseball players.
This would probably work for every home game.
If I wanted to just pick kick ass music, I'd go with stuff like Jane's Addiction or Tool - but they don't have "blood pumping" kinda riffs that work in 30 second bits...
The opening riff of 'Coming Down the Mountain' by Jane's begs to differ.
Higher Ground - Chili Peppers Version.
Allen's Wrench - Kyuss
Because Josh Homme rules in every band he has been in.
This is the winner....
"900 Number" by DJ Mark the 45 King.
Yes, I'm coming out to the Ed Lover Dance, what of it?
Die, Die, Die My Darling - The Misfits
"Florida" - Modest Mouse
thanks jason
Mobb Deep- "Shook Ones, Pt. II"
I'm done.
@el duffo --
awesome point, that song hit me just as I hit "submit"
anyway... I'll go with "Unsung" by Helmet with my next pick.
@El Duffo O Muerte
You're a fucking genius.
Ok, actually the proper title is 'Mountain Song' but I'm not done with my first cup of coffee yet. Either way, it's pure rock fury.
Think Again/Lights Out by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
@el duffo o muerte: Not to split hairs, but the song's actual title is Mountain Song.
Still a solid selection.
Who's going to be the Douche who picks the theme from Planet Unicorn?
Well, if I need a song for my sixth at-bat of the game, I'd be pissed that I'm still having to play this game and not be out at the clubs scoring poon.
I'd be as pissed as El-P is, all the time. "Fantastic Damage" by El-P.
After that, you can just play the Planet Unicorn theme for the rest of my plate appearances.
Spottieottiedopaliscious - Outkast.
Bye.
Jammq, ask and ye shall receive. Goodnight everybody.
The intro to Go Go Godzilla
You guys are getting so caught up in squabbles you are letting gems fall this far.
Linkin Park "Numb"
@ Weed Against Speed: I caught that as soon as I hit submit.
Next pick, a bit of a sleeper:
The Elephant Riders - Clutch
T.N.T. - AC/DC
I'm dirty, mean & mighty unclean
Winner.
*ding* *ding* *ding* *ding* *ding* *ding* *ding* *ding*
Maybe not as intro music, but I'd see to it that this would replace Take Me Out To The Ballgame/God Bless America/whatever -- actually, fuck it:
The Pogues - Fiesta
Into the Fire: Taking it Higher & Higher
Since we can choose "opening riffs" couldn you also go with about the last 2-3 minutes of "Three Days" by Jane's A? Perry Farrell screaming would work well here, I think.
@ BDD
I just noticed that you used the alternate spelling for "introductiion"
"Well, if I need a song for my sixth at-bat of the game, I'd be pissed that I'm still having to play this game and not be out at the clubs scoring poon."
Is there a song called "Scoring Poon"? If there is...I take that one because I thoroughly enjoy "scoring poon".
John the Fisherman - Primus
One of the coolest intros to a song, in my opinion.
new day rising - husker du
the Benny Hill song
"Autobahn" - Kraftwerk
Yes, the entire 22 minutes. I'm done.
Baba O'Reilly - The Who
It's called Yakety Sax, shoop.
yes, I'm late and here to split hairs I ctrl-f'd for slayer bcuz I wanted Raining Blood (the song) and saw Reign in Blood (the album) was taken.
That said, I'll take the Eruption by Van Halen. It's the song we enter the bedroom to, right?
2 minutes to midnight
Iron Maiden
When it comes to intro music, your inquiry begins and ends in 70s-80s heavy metal.
Final Countdown - Europe
Waterloo- ABBA. Actually, I think Fernando Rodney of the Tigers uses this. Or he should...
Nicely done, sh!tshow.
And I'm surprised this one fell so far:
Alice in Chains - Them Bones
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