[OK Folks, well, it took 150+ episodes for me to screw up an episode this badly, but here is this episode being re-posted due to being deleted due to technical issues. PLEASE re-vote if you can, as the original post was wiped out. Thanks! Keith]

In this 30th episode of Season 3, we witness a fascinating clash between the number one seed and a rebellious 16-seed underdog.

Bruce Springsteen's (1)"Dancing in the Dark" represents everything quintessentially '80s about The Boss: a synthesizer-driven hook, MTV-ready video, and a classic saxophone ending.

Meanwhile, the Beastie Boys' (16)"Fight For Your Right to Party" embodies a different kind of '80s energy - the irreverent, genre-blending spirit that would define alternative culture.

It's a massive titan of the decade (who has a region named after him!) versus some rebellious newcomers just getting started on becoming legends. Which one will YOU choose?

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