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Song-Off Jr.: Doing It Again

Song-Off Jr.: Doing It Again

Matchup Monkey March 31, 2009 5

Welcome to our first reader-requested Song-Off Jr.  A while back, forwardgirl proposed a threesome…and although we felt a bit uncomfortable with it at first, we’ve finally decided it’s time for a little bit of

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Song-Off Jr.: Madness

Song-Off Jr.: Madness

Matchup Monkey March 22, 2009 6

“Six hours of sleep is enough for a man, seven for a woman, and eight for a fool. “  – King George III Madness – “Madness” Iron Maiden – “Can I Play With Madness”

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Song-Off Jr.: Gardening

Song-Off Jr.: Gardening

Matchup Monkey March 16, 2009 2

R.E.M. – “Gardening at Night” Tears For Fears – “Sowing the Seeds of Love” — n {democracy:33} — Last week, the more experienced Don Henley shook down Eric Elbogen for all the quarters in

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Song-Off Jr.: Laundry

Song-Off Jr.: Laundry

Matchup Monkey March 9, 2009 7

Say Hi (fronted by Eric Ellbogen) is certainly punching above their/his weight here, but they/he just released their/his sixth album Ooh’s and Aah’s last week and is currently on tour to support it.  Don

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Song-Off Jr.: Morrissey’s Rhetorical Questions

Song-Off Jr.: Morrissey’s Rhetorical Questions

Matchup Monkey March 2, 2009 6

If you’re so funny, then why are you on your own tonight?  And if you’re so clever, then why are you on your own tonight?  If you’re so very entertaining, then why are you

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Song-Off: Falling in Love With a Girl From a Particular Subculture

Song-Off: Falling in Love With a Girl From a Particular Subculture

Matchup Monkey February 16, 2009 4

Not all of us have become intimately involved with one of the various subcultures that’s associated with the world of music.  But it’s a rare breed who hasn’t found himself captivated by a member

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Song-Off Jr.: Pastel-Colored Moons

Song-Off Jr.: Pastel-Colored Moons

Matchup Monkey February 9, 2009 4

— Goodnight Bush Administration. Goodnight Guantanamo Bay. Goodnight Traditional Pro Bowl. Goodnight John Updike. Goodnight BYOBB Preakness. Goodnight January Effect. Goodnight Birth Control Funding in Stimulus Bill. Goodnight California State Income Tax Refunds That

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Song-Off Jr.: Incestuous Father-Daughter Relationships and the Second Amendment

Song-Off Jr.: Incestuous Father-Daughter Relationships and the Second Amendment

Matchup Monkey February 2, 2009 2

Florida Statutes, Section 826.04: “Whoever knowingly marries or has sexual intercourse with a person to whom he is related by lineal consanguinity, or brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece, commits incest, which constitutes

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Song-Off Jr.: Vantage Points

Song-Off Jr.: Vantage Points

Matchup Monkey January 19, 2009 9

I’ve been meaning to use this space to introduce our readers to music they might never have heard of, so right here on the heels of 100 songs you’ve definitely heard of, are two

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Song-Off Jr.: False Accusations

Song-Off Jr.: False Accusations

Matchup Monkey January 13, 2009 1

Welcome!  This week, in honor of the audacity of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (who was impeached last week by a somewhat lopsided vote of 114-1), the subject is False Accusations.  Next week, we’ll

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