I'll try to avoid scheduling and reassessing too much on you all going forward and only do so with near or full cat completion in hand, sorry about all of this.
I'll try to avoid scheduling and reassessing too much on you all going forward and only do so with near or full cat completion in hand, sorry about all of this.
Okay, now I'm rolling again, summer class started and week has improved. Let's do this.
Confirming that Category 4 (Euphoria) will take place next Friday, June 11th starting 4:00PM PT / 7:00PM ET / 11:00PM GMT.
@Adam
@Aladyyn
@Ampharos
@BLOODYRAIN10001
@Boomslang
@Cuthalion
@hollowkatt
@KarmaDope
@Keldeo
@LordQuas
@Made
@Marcher Jovian
@marmot
@Mars the Planet
@Moose
@MyNameIsNothing
@nijuukyugou
@nutella
@Newcomb
@Owner Of A Lonely Heart
@ploonet
@Rara
@Roman
@roro__b
@schadd
@Schiavetto
@Shad
@Visorslash
@Wisdom
@Zack
Who's hyped to be euphoric with you all tomorrow? This girl!
woooo
Reveal happening! I usually post during, but a bit too busy this time, look out for links and results sometime after the live reveal. Thanks for understanding!
4. Euphoriaeuphoria, liberation, contentment, pride, triumph, jubilation
Phew, alright, this will sound especially good after the masking category. This submission should exude that feeling of complete euphoria that can come for any number of reasons, whether accomplishing something meaningful or being true to one's self.
For any LGBT+ / non-neurotypical / etc. submitters, this could be an I'm out of the closet now cat. That interpretation is up to the submitter, and is certainly welcome, but not required.
Spy Stole The Precious Intelligence
Submitted by: Moose
Guess who's back?
Placement: 28th
Final Score: 1.80
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 1.3 [Enjoyment: 2.6; Catfit: 0]
Will Wood - 2econd 2ight 2eer
Submitted by: BLOODYRAIN10001
Somehow this isn't Moose... *double checks notes*. Interesting. It's goofy, fun certainly, I guess being crazy and accepting that could be argued to be euphoric, but I'm not feeling it.
Placement: 27th
Final Score: 2.20
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 1.7 [Enjoyment: 3.4; Catfit: 0]
Obsidia Ft. CoMa - Beautiful
Submitted by: Owner Of A Lonely Heart
The repetition isn't entrancing the way I'd hoped, the song sort of falls flat after a bit and never recovers. It's okay though. The catfit is difficult to pin down, I can't really sense any theory.
Placement: 26th
Final Score: 2.80
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 2.3 [Enjoyment: 4.6; Catfit: 0]
Trash80 - Rest to reset
Submitted by: Visorslash
So much minor key for a euphoric cat... and that alone certainly isn't a problem, but outside of that there are no lyrics and no real sonic triggers for any of my descriptor words. The song is pleasant though! It has bleeps and bloops, so I'm guaranteed to at least like it, but it's lacking impact.
Placement: 25th
Final Score: 3.60
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 3.1 [Enjoyment: 6.2; Catfit: 0]
The Chariot - The City
Submitted by: Aladdyn
I could easily see how this could be euphoric for some people, but it's pretty tough for me... so this is pretty difficult to rate in that regard. I wasn't really looking for a "get up and fight" feel here, but I can respect how it still fits the cat's elements. I can't stand to listen to the song though.
Placement: 24th
Final Score: 3.75
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 3.25 [Enjoyment: 1.6; Catfit: 4.9]
Stone Sour - The Conflagration
Submitted by: KarmaDope
I sometimes really love cheese, but this is not in my palette. I get why it would feel liberating to break up with someone and not need them, but other than that sense lyrically I don't quite get the other things I was looking for.
Placement: 23rd
Final Score: 3.90
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 3.4 [Enjoyment: 3; Catfit: 3.8]
Sylvan Esso - Signal
Submitted by: schadd
I get how searching to be understood falls under the catfit, but it's lacking some elements. Sonically it lacks impact for me.
Placement: 22nd
Final Score: 5.75
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 5.25 [Enjoyment: 5.1; Catfit: 5.4]
Cory Wong - Companion Pass (Live on the Lido Deck)
Submitted by: Cuthalion
Funky, smooth, I get the catfit especially considering the type of music, but it's still missing something. It is pretty fun though!
Placement: 21st
Final Score: 6.50
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 6 [Enjoyment: 6.9; Catfit: 5.1]
Ryan Cassata - Daughter
Submitted by: Wisdom
I support more trans music! The style isn't really my thing at all, so this is a tough one to talk about. It's anthemic enough for a respectable catfit.
Placement: 20th
Final Score: 6.55
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 6.05 [Enjoyment: 3.4; Catfit: 8.7]
Car Seat Headrest - Bodys
Submitted by: Schiavetto
I've tried CSH multiple times but despite appreciating the lyricism I can't seem to get anything out of it, and this time is no different unfortunately. Given the song's lyrics and progression, the catfit is very easily understood.
Placement: 19th
Final Score: 6.70
Unfamiliarity Bonus: NO
Base Score: 6.7 [Enjoyment: 4.6; Catfit: 8.8]
The Blaze - Juvenile
Submitted by: Rara
Hypnotic and sentimental bleeping and blooping, sign me up. The catfit is nebulous, there's absolutely something there but I'm not sure how much I can grab onto it.
Placement: 18th
Final Score: 7.35
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 6.85 [Enjoyment: 8.6; Catfit: 5.1]
Cakes Da Killa - Truth Tella
Submitted by: LordQuas
I'm all for supporting LGBTQ+ artists, especially in a sub-genre where it could be particularly hostile, so this is cool. The backstory behind the presentation of the video is neat too. The song itself is such an intriguing approach to pride over particularly blunt lyricism.
Placement: 17th
Final Score: 7.40
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 6.9 [Enjoyment: 4.9; Catfit: 8.9]
Plini - Electric Sunrise
Submitted by: Ampharos
A bit too noodly for me, but it has its moments where I find myself grooving along to it. I was surprised by just how expressive it is considering the type of song. The guitar soloing is very objectively a catfit, let alone the surrounding instrumentation.
Placement: 15th (2-way tie!)
Final Score: 7.65
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 7.15 [Enjoyment: 5.6; Catfit: 8.7]
Depeche Mode - Clean
Submitted by: hollowkatt
I know this song really well! In my perception, there's some sense of the narrator convincing himself that he's clean when he's really struggling, and I'm left wondering how genuine this euphoria is. Maybe that's just me, either way it works. As a Depeche Mode song even if it's not an all-time favorite of mine, it's still neat to hear it again.
Placement: 15th (2-way tie!)
Final Score: 7.65
Unfamiliarity Bonus: NO
Base Score: 7.65 [Enjoyment: 8.7; Catfit: 6.6]
Alcest - Le Secret
Submitted by: Shad
While I don't mind longer songs, for my taste this carries on too long, but it's pretty good off and on. The combination of muffled but angelic vocals with the production and chugging instrumentation perpetuates this feeling of pride and accomplishment.
Placement: 14th
Final Score: 7.7
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 7.2 [Enjoyment: 5.9; Catfit: 8.5]
Tees Maar Khan | Katrina Kaif | Vishal Dadlani, Sunidhi Chauhan - Sheila Ki Jawani
Submitted by: nijuukyugou (Blooper)
Fun, catchy, compelling. I certainly didn't expect to be subbed something from a Bollywood film at any point, hehe. What an interesting approach of empowerment here, I really appreciate it.
Placement: 13th
Final Score: 8.00
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 7.5 [Enjoyment: 6.6; Catfit: 8.4]
Rostam - Gwan
Submitted by: Zack
Airy and lovely. When you wake up in the morning and just feel comforted by life and memories, released of burdens.
Placement: 12th
Final Score: 8.30
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 7.8 [Enjoyment: 7; Catfit: 8.6]
Beach Bunny - Cloud 9
Submitted by: Made
Such a sweet song that I'm genuinely perplexed how someone could not smile during. The pronoun changes from he to she to they in the chorus is so uplifting, I don't have the words for how great and right that sounds.
Placement: 11th
Final Score: 9.15
Favorite Bonus: Score of 8 (+0.5)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 8.15 [Enjoyment: 6.6; Catfit: 9.7]
Gang Gang Dance - MindKilla
Submitted by: roro__b (Dobby)
I love the jittery instrumentation, and the vocals are so cool. Cryptic but compelling.
Placement: 10th
Final Score: 9.45
Favorite Bonus: Score of 8 (+0.5)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 8.45 [Enjoyment: 9.1; Catfit: 7.8]
Playboi Carti - Long Time (Intro)
Submitted by: MyNameIsNothing
This song is the exact equivalent of having been through some real $%#! and basking in the aftermath. It's on the nose, but so effectively so that I just have to love the catfit.
Placement: 9th
Final Score: 8.60
Favorite Bonus: Score of 8 (+0.5)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 8.6 [Enjoyment: 7.6; Catfit: 9.6]
Jon Hopkins - Open Eye Signal
Submitted by: Marmot
A favorite of mine for good reason, but I had not heard it in too long so thank you. It's a fascinating approach to the category because there's this underlying tension that the song is in the process of breaking through.
Placement: 8th
Final Score: 9.80
Favorite Bonus: Score of 9 (+0.75)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: NO
Base Score: 9.8 [Enjoyment: 9.9; Catfit: 8.2]
Snail's House - Butterfly
Submitted by: nutella
Snail's House consistently bringing it. Pure joy, I would have so much fun rolling a katamari to this.
Placement: 7th
Final Score: 9.90
Favorite Bonus: Score of 8 (+0.5)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 8.90 [Enjoyment: 8.8; Catfit: 9]
Justice - Waters Of Nazareth (Live)
Submitted by: Boomslang
Ahhh you selected the live version, excellent. This gets me so $%#!ing pumped every time, it's truly awesome. The Daft Punk reference drop late in is chef's kiss.
Placement: 6th
Final Score: 10.15
Favorite Bonus: Score of 9 (+0.75)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: NO
Base Score: 9.4 [Enjoyment: 9.7; Catfit: 9.1]
Hiromi - Firefly
Submitted by: Newcomb
Breathtaking piece, this is a wonderful rollercoaster. For its genre and instrumentation, the fact that it communicates the catfit as well as it does is impressive. It feels so free.
Placement: 5th
Final Score: 10.70
Favorite Bonus: Score of 9 (+0.75)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 9.45 [Enjoyment: 9.6; Catfit: 9.3]
Patricia Taxxon - Rainbow Road
Submitted by: ploonet
Sparkly, triumphant, foot-tappingly gorgeous. My mind immediately thought this could be featured in a surrealish video game about coming out.
Placement: 4th
Final Score: 10.80
Favorite Bonus: Score of 9 (+0.75)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 9.55 [Enjoyment: 9.4; Catfit: 9.7]
Transistor Original Soundtrack - In Circles
Submitted by: Adam
Wow. This is the anthem of euphoria I didn't know I needed. It's hard to think of other songs that scream sheer liberation like this one does.
Placement: 3rd
Final Score: 11.50
Podium Bonus: 3rd place (+0.5)
Favorite Bonus: Score of 9 (+0.75)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 9.75 [Enjoyment: 9.6; Catfit: 9.9]
Charli XCX - Girls Night Out
Submitted by: Roman
Oh my gosh, banger doesn't even begin to describe this. Somehow this is everything I was looking for delivered in a way I wasn't expecting to love quite this much, but I mean, come on. It's sooooooo $%#!ing good. No boys no boys.
Placement: 2nd
Final Score: 12.15
Podium Bonus: 2nd place (+1.0)
Favorite Bonus: Score of 9 (+0.75)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 9.9 [Enjoyment: 9.8; Catfit: 10]
Machine+ - Never feeling dead now
Submitted by: Keldeo
adoljkifvhdsa8ofhoisadxfdpoasxjf;ljkmd;lfkvad... I don't have any words for how devastatingly euphoric this is.
Placement: 1st
Final Score: 13.00
Podium Bonus: 1st place!! (+1.5)
Favorite Bonus: Score of 10 (+1)
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 10 [Enjoyment: 10; Catfit: 10]
5 days until my anniversary of coming out. I'm never feeling dead now.
IMPORTANT: Submission Re-Opening (deadline for new entrants: Cat 7 reveal TBD)
If anyone who has already subbed, or anyone who didn't get around to it for that matter, would like to either change any of their remaining subs or enter a submission, please feel free! It's been easier to manage updates than I anticipated, and considering the nature of this walrus (7+ songs), I'm still happy to have new entrants continue to join us. I won't be able to accept new entrants beyond the cat 7 reveal, but decided to change my policy so that updates will be welcomed at any time.
It's been a real pleasure hosting this for you all so far. I'm so busy with summer class, getting ready to move, etc., so we'll see when Cat 5 (Existential) comes. I'm estimating three weeks from now (Friday, July 2nd), but I'll keep you updated.
@Adam
@Aladyyn
@Ampharos
@birdwithteeth11
@BLOODYRAIN10001
@Boomslang
@Cuthalion
@hollowkatt
@KarmaDope
@Keldeo
@LordQuas
@Made
@Marcher Jovian
@marmot
@Mars the Planet
@Mistyx
@Moose
@MyNameIsNothing
@nijuukyugou
@nutella
@Newcomb
@Owner Of A Lonely Heart
@ploonet
@Rara
@Roman
@roro__b
@schadd
@Schiavetto
@Shad
@staypositivefriend
@vanity.
@Visorslash
@Wisdom
@Zack
Thanks again to everyone for your participation and subs, regardless of where they score. This has been such a valuable experience, and I look forward to continuing it.
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Hehehe that's fair! It had an intriguing set of polarized reactions in the live reveal. I had a really hard time with it personally.
a friend introduced me to this artist a while ago and this was one of the songs that grabbed my attention the most lolHehehe that's fair! It had an intriguing set of polarized reactions in the live reveal. I had a really hard time with it personally.
I can see that hehe.
a friend introduced me to this artist a while ago and this was one of the songs that grabbed my attention the most lol
I'm feeling particularly existential today, which says a lot given my threshold for daily existentialism. Maybe I will be able to sneak this in sooner than I fear. Either way, I'm excited.
I can't believe I'm doing this, but it's on. It's existential crisis time!
Confirming that Category 5 (Existential) will take place this Friday, June 18th starting 4:00PM PT / 7:00PM ET / 11:00PM GMT.
@Adam
@Aladyyn
@Ampharos
@BLOODYRAIN10001
@Boomslang
@Cuthalion
@hollowkatt
@KarmaDope
@Keldeo
@LordQuas
@Made
@Marcher Jovian
@marmot
@Mars the Planet
@Moose
@MyNameIsNothing
@nijuukyugou
@nutella
@Newcomb
@Owner Of A Lonely Heart
@ploonet
@Rara
@Roman
@roro__b
@schadd
@Schiavetto
@Shad
@Visorslash
@Wisdom
@Zack
Somehow I've reached 10,000 posts on this website now, and between that and my anniversary of coming out yesterday I've been feeling more reflective than normal (quite a bar). The support I received here upon coming out will always be one of my fonder memories over my time online playing mafia, but it's one among many that I've made on MU, TS, and elsewhere.
So I just wanted to use this post to express my appreciation for what the greater mafia community has meant to me. I'm beyond fortunate to consider myself a part of all of this wonderful group of people sharing memories, music, and accusations of being a wolf with each other. I'm not sure I can even get close to measuring the impact it had on my life, especially since my Champs run a few seasons ago. Thanks to everyone who makes this place great.
And we all know walrusing is better than mafia so I'm happy to make this post here.
I am so excited for this. Back to back week Tangy reveals! How about that?
5. Existentialexistential, mortality, insignificance, impermanence, suspense, inevitability
Death. Death is coming! Death is here.
This is distinct from the Funereal cat from last time, in which I wanted to hear a submission that evoked something bleak or mournful. Here I want a song that deals with or exemplifies the impermanence of human existence -- how we, as a species, deal with an existential crisis and/or the inevitability of our own mortality.
Ayreon - This Human Equation
Submitted by: KarmaDope
I am allergic to this, from the pretentious opening narration to... everything else, although I guess the lyrics are interesting. I don't quite understand the catfit, it doesn't really seem to touch on how we deal with death as an inherently human thing. It's a commentary on why people behave the way they do but not in the context of existentialism at all.
Placement: 26th
Final Score: 0.90
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 0.4 [Enjoyment: 0.8; Catfit: 0]
Tristam - Violence
Submitted by: Owner of a Lonely Heart
Sounds generic and inoffensive for the most part, it doesn't engage me. This is a love song, I don't get much out of the song really talking about how humans deal with death here.
Placement: 25th
Final Score: 2.85
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 2.35 [Enjoyment: 4.7; Catfit: 0]
Love and Rockets - Ball Of Confusion
Submitted by: hollowkatt
Not a bad song by any means, it's fun and I appreciate the lyrics, but as I listened to it I wish it were like TJAMC style with lots more noise surrounding it, now that would make it interesting. Anyway, catfit is a bit huh? The social commentary is great, but it's too removed from existentialism for what I asked for. One point for being adjacent I suppose.
Placement: 24th
Final Score: 3.75
Unfamiliarity Bonus: YES (+0.5)
Base Score: 3.25 [Enjoyment: 5.5; Catfit: 1]
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