I think we’re going to exclude covers. I’m sure it wouldn’t actually happen, but I never like the idea of a non-original song winning a round or potentially the entire bracket. Thank you though!
It looks like the only songs being discussed that aren't on Apple Music are "The Shakes" and "Great Apes and Shiny Stones" so here are decent quality versions of each of those for easy access:
First round will get underway tonight at midnight EST. I’m going to be a little busy in the morning, but I want this out there for everyone to get their votes in.
There is only one correct answer to best Menz song and if it doesn’t win I am demanding refunds on three years of supporter payments.
EP/B-SIDES/EXTRAS ROUND 1 ___________ My Friend Chris vs. Kentucky Gentlemen Cemetery’s Garden vs. Lilith Avi The Freaks vs. Great Apes and Shiny Stones Irish Goodbyes vs. Red, White, and Blues The Shakes vs. They Speak of My Drinking, But Never of My Thirst Toy Soldier vs. Mea Culpa Cabana
Friend Chris Cemetary Freaks Irish Shakes Toy Soldier i honestly wouldnt be shocked if The Freaks won it all
My Friend Chris - 2 Kentucky Gentlemen - 0 Cemetery’s Garden - 1 Lilith Avi - 1 The Freaks - 1 Great Apes and Shiny Stones - 1 Irish Goodbyes - 2 Red, White, and Blues - 0 The Shakes - 1 They Speak of My Drinking... - 1 Toy Soldier - 2 Mea Culpa Cabana - 0
My Friend Chris vs. Kentucky Gentlemen Cemetery’s Garden vs. Lilith Avi The Freaks vs. Great Apes and Shiny Stones Irish Goodbyes vs. Red, White, and Blues The Shakes vs. They Speak of My Drinking, But Never of My Thirst Toy Soldier vs. Mea Culpa Cabana