I´ve always been distrustful of fast talkers in life - they are so often trying to pass something off by intellectual sleight of hand - so I didn´t like Diabolic at all. He was so irritatingly fast that I could hardly follow what he was saying, and when I could, I rather wished I hadn´t: there seems to be a line about using someone´s lap as a toilet ? And the very last word of Diabolic´s recital was b*tch , which I also find offensive, although it seems to be a commonplace these days.

In contrast, Drake´s performance was a real treat; conducted at a pace that was comfortable instead of stress-inducing, it included natural pauses that allowed both artist and audience a chance to gather their thoughts. I also liked Drake´s laughing touches of modesty - very welcome after the humourless self-importance of Diabolic´s performance.

So that´s Diabolic 2
............. Drake 2

- and apologies to Dwnwthvwls if I´ve been harsh about an artist you like...

Everyone else who wants to vote has until Thursday, March 26 to do so. Then Pet Sounds is up.

No need to apologize. I'm just glad people are actually listening.

^ Thank you for the friendly comment, Dwwthvwls ! And when are you going to cast your own vote ? Frownland is really cranking up the pressure.... tick tock, tick tock....

I honestly didn't like either very much, but Drake gets my vote for his understandability. (I think that's a word.)

Drake - 3
Diabolic - 2

^ Yep, I´m pretty sure that´s a word, P_S.
And after a slow start, Drake pulls into the lead ... this is nail-biting stuff!

Only a few more hours until the next round, gents.

Diabolic for me so 3-3 tie. I thought we didn't vote on our own.

****. Okay, I'll give it till 9ish PST before I call this one a draw.

I don't enjoy either of them but I still will give credit where credit is due, Diabolic is the a much better emcee and shows off his abilities much more than Drake.

Diabolic - 4
Drake - 3