Interactive poll # ?!: The Rocking Ladies

All these Interactive Polls have been a real joy to me and this one is no exception. Sometimes a poll theme is not as challenging to me as others, but I'm also always surprised by the diversity that is generally brought forward. Sometimes the musical/generic clichés are evident (some themes lend themselves better to that than others), but when I like the clichés I don't mind. For exemple, I much more like the rock clichés here than some metal clichés (like djent, or the need for speed), so I'm more comfortable here than I would be in a metal poll, but I wouldn't mind at all participating in the latter (though there might be less to be found to my liking). Also, I don't mind when people don't like my submissions and tell me that - I will be utterly disappointed and all night and all that, but I will get over it. Each has her/his own preferences and taste etc. and I appreciate everyone's appreciation, be it positive or negative - that's how we also get to know each other a bit better.

So, back to this poll and my appreciations... And, if you don't like to read what I don't like, then you better not read them at all...   They're just mine.

Cristi: A nice selection of classic hard rock! Joan Jett & The Blackhearts stand out for me, together with Fanny's blues grounded rock: they have that extra touch that make them more original and/or more captivating than the "average" rock band.

JD: Just as with Cristi's selection, this is the hard rock I like: damned catchy, a bit glammy and a pleasure to hear. Maybe The Runaways the least interesting to my ears, but Lita Ford and Lee Aaron are competing... I prefer Lee Aaron though.
I very much like Nina Hagen, but not all of what she has done. This one is not convincing me.

TCat: The Breeders make me think a bit of Alice Cooper and produce a nice bluesy rock & roll americana. Grunge is not really my cup of tea and L7 confirms that. I'm a bit disappointed by the post-rock track of Linda Martini because in my opinion she doesn't get out of the post-rock cliché sound and structure. My favourite of yours is without hesitation The Jones Sisters, maybe because it's not heavy, but especially because it is catchy and uplifting, also thanks to the chorals.

Lewian: Sylvia Juncosa definitely is energetic, but maybe a bit too raw, too bare-bone to my liking. Ideal is a bit in a similar vein but has an extra - more New Wave - touch that I prefer. Not very enthusiastic about either though. Go_A, on the contrary, is much more to my liking. It was one of the two/three songs that stood out from the sea of mediocrity that the Eurovision contest generally delivers, and my preferred one. Damned captivating with that hypnotic rhythm speeding up. Don't know if it is rock, but it is good!

Mathman: Dead Sara is a nice example of where all the clichés work out well; I find it a great energetic and captivating track, well performed (I suppose the song is referring to The Weather Undergound movement?). More convincing than Thunderpussy (a bit too straight forward) or The Pretty Reckless (too much djent).

Tigerfeet: Joanne Shaw Taylor sounds a bit too linear to me, no highs or lows, just straight ahead... Imelda May brings a speedy rock 'n roll song, quite nice, but I think I prefer Ellips, a great rocking song with some nice instrumental interludes (apart from the solos) and catchy chorus (thanks for the link to the lyrics!).

suitkees: Nobody's Wife is a good example of what a cliché rock song is: it is rather formulaic (verse, chorus, verse...), heavy guitars, a bit of rage and a catchy melody. But it is just good! It's A New Day should be shown everywhere where there is still no gender equality (which means everywhere, thus!). What a voice! But probably too mellow for this poll. Izia brings a more modern take on the cliché rock song, with a snippet of grunge. Great voice too and nice melodies changing over from the vocals to the instruments and back.

Logan: Oohwaah...! Yes definitely energetic, but both are a bit too noisy to my liking. If I have to point out a preferred one, it is between the groove of Melt-Banana or the chaotic quirkiness of Midori. I go for the groove, but don't expect to get my vote ;) *putting ears to rest*  (will listen to them again though, being warned now)
Victim is not something I will get in to, I think. Eskaton on the other hand is a great discovery! Not to say outstanding! There's a lot going on here too, but it is more challenging in the good way... Forget the noise!

jamesbaldwin: Love the Italian language, I only wished I could speak it a bit better. This is a nice selection. Carmen Consoli sounds the least original to me. Cristina Donà sounds good and is typically an example for me that I probably would enjoy much more in a live setting than from a CD (or streaming). I surprise myself for quite liking Üstmamo, bringing in a bit of rap. This one is competing with Cristina Donà, but I think I have a slight preference for Üstmamo.

Snicolette: Heather Nova with her beautiful voice trapped in a cliché rock song, ha! Yes, I like it, a bit mainstream maybe, but she adds something to it that makes it more interesting. Romeo Void bring in a touch of Ska but this does not entirely convince me; it sounds a bit too linear to me. Oh yes, The Pretenders, very well known, but I don't remember this song. Not their best, imo, but it is a solid rock song, nice to hear. Cannot choose between them and Heather Nova.

Mila: Tash Sultana with a more downbeat song. Sounds more pop than rock to me, apart from the guitar solo towards the end, but I quite like it - it's nicely grooving. Courtney Barnett's song is more rocky. It's a bit linear to my ears, not unpleasant, and I'm not really convinced by her declamatory vocal style. But from the three I think I prefer The Jezabels. Great rhythms, great singing, energetic... it has all it should have.

You certainly have not failed, it is and has been fun, and I've had a blast writing about it, as well as listening!

I am sure that is no surprise to those here, but it is absolutely not to cast aspersions on those who do enjoy straight-ahead rock in any form...as stated, I like some, too, it's just a smaller field for me than for some.  I am pleasantly surprised by hearing some of what I am unfamiliar with, here, however, as of course, I am the first one to note that I don't know everything, nor am a averse to having my ears stretched in unaccustomed manners (ouch!  lol).

Not sure whether you call this "rocking" but I do...

Go_A - Shum (Ukraine contribution to Grand Prix Eurovision 2021)