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Stefu

Amazon.com's Editors' Picks 2005

Here. We're going to see Sufjan Stevens topping more than a few lists, I think.

Views: 617 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 14, 2005 9:55pm
by Tungsten

Stefu

Nyt (Finnish) Top 10 Albums of 1995-2005

'Nyt' is the weekly supplement of Helsingin Sanomat, Finland's largest newspaper. Two weeks ago, Nyt had its 10th birthday, and had a bunch of top 10 lists of various subjects. Here's their list of top 10 albums of the last 10 years. 1. Johnny Cash - American IV...

Views: 3734 Replies: 0

Last Post: Nov 14, 2005 3:49pm
by Stefu

Tim

Spin

Everyone go to metercritic.com and look up Modest Mouse's Moon and Antarctica. Spin named it one of the best albums of the past 20 years but here it proves that they are total hypocrits because they only gave the record a 3 out of 10. Spin is such a cop out.

Views: 733 Replies: 4

Last Post: Nov 10, 2005 12:10am
by tim

Henrik

Holiday

Hi everyone, I thought I would give you an update on my plans for the next weeks ahead. The time in the UK has been very nice, but I am already on my way back to Sweden. I will start a new job in Stockholm in December. However, before this I will have almost a...

Views: 557 Replies: 5

Last Post: Nov 3, 2005 7:32am
by Snusmumrik

tim

the Go! Team

Thanks for revising the list but the Go! Team need to be included. Everyone's always talking about how white bred rock critics are. This album takes us back to the early 90s with the Madchester and British neo-soul movement and they're like the best live band on th...

Views: 535 Replies: 3

Last Post: Nov 2, 2005 7:21pm
by Jonah

Jacek

New update comments

First, great job Henrik. It must have taken an awful lot of work to implement the changes. However I feel disappointed with effects. I think they betray the purpose of this site, because the positions of most jazz classics on the main list don't reflect the acclaim t...

Views: 942 Replies: 16

Last Post: Nov 1, 2005 12:12pm
by Jacek

Jacek

The Anarchist 33 best albums ever

An interesting list I stumbled upon. I hope it can be included, although judging by the title The Anarchist is not a music magazine. http://obscuremusiclists.blog-city.com/anarchist33bestalbumsever.htm 1. Sex Pistols- Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the S...

Views: 737 Replies: 2

Last Post: Nov 1, 2005 10:19am
by Henrik

allan

spin is in!!!

teh spin doctors are back with a new album and its called NICE TALKING TO ME.....they have a greatsound, and every track is great in its own way!!!! go to www.spindoctors.com to find out more!!!!!!!!!

Views: 598 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 31, 2005 8:42pm
by allan

Jacek

World/jazz update - when?

Henrik, I recall you said you wanted to update the site again in early November. Does this date still stand? P.S. Hey, I couldn't post a message until I entered a code. What's up with that?

Views: 562 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 29, 2005 8:13am
by Jacek

seilormoon

The Best Health

This is for you! The Best Health

Views: 522 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 28, 2005 10:34am
by seilormoon

Moonbeam

Video of Henrik dancing!

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/miraclejackson.html ;)

Views: 578 Replies: 4

Last Post: Oct 26, 2005 3:55pm
by Moonbeam

sleepmakeswaves

Male vocalist wanted [Sydney]

Hello all! My band is looking for a male singer who lives in or around Sydney, Australia. So far we have written 6 songs and are currently writing a seventh. Demos are available on request. Our influences include Incubus, Oceansize, Dredg, Karnivool, Cog, A P...

Views: 505 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 26, 2005 5:25am
by sleepmakeswaves

Henrik

Sneak preview of the coming update!

I still have a lot of work to do before I can update the site with jazz and world recordings, but I have finally come to a stage where I have a preliminary album list on my computer. There is still a lot of work to do on the songs as well as on links and formattin...

Views: 917 Replies: 27

Last Post: Oct 23, 2005 10:59am
by JR

bakinakwa

Question For Henrik

Ciao Henrik, It's been awhile since I've been around. Just been busy with work and such. I wanted to ask you a question though. I noticed that you plan to include lists from Fast N' Bulbous in the next update. I was wondering, if I post a feature on my top 100...

Views: 557 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 22, 2005 10:07am
by Henrik

bakinakwa

List From WXPN

Here's a new list from WXPN 88.5. It's their 885 greatest albums. Link: http://www.xpn.org/885ATGA.php Full list: 1 BEATLES ABBEY ROAD 1969 2 BEATLES SGT. PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND 1967 3 PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 1973 4 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN BORN...

Views: 1375 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 22, 2005 9:48am
by Henrik

twiztidjesse

kottonmouth kings tour

SRH, Suburban Noize Records and Evo-Music Presents: Kottonmouth Kings Supporting Radical Habits Koast II Koast Tour Fall 2005 w/SubNoize Souljaz (feat. Big B, Judge D, Dirtball, and Chucky Styles), El Pus, and Mower. Blaze Ya Dead Homie joins the tour from Nov 2 -Nov...

Views: 698 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 22, 2005 12:58am
by twiztidjesse

sonofsamiam

Acclaimed Music Top Songs List?

There was some previous discussion about possibly doing a songs list, but it seemed to die down. Is there any interest? I'd love to do it, and considering there is typically less consensus about songs than albums, the results could be extremely interesting. If peo...

Views: 2787 Replies: 70

Last Post: Oct 18, 2005 6:10pm
by sonofsamiam

Henrik

Collection of links to free music on the web

There seem to be more and more free music on the web, often posted by the artists themselves. I thought it would be a great idea to share web links to these "listening posts". Together we could create a great source to all the free music (full tracks) on the web,...

Views: 709 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 18, 2005 3:28pm
by Henrik

Johan de Witt

Best compilation album

A while back I saw a top 50(?) of the best compilation albums ever released, which was won by Echo and the Bunnymen with 'Songs to Learn and Sing'. Unfortunately I cannot find the list anymore. Does anyone know about this list and where to find it?

Views: 575 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 18, 2005 11:57am
by Johan de Witt

Jacek

Exposure Magazine's 50 greatest albums not to make the greatest albums lists

A weird list. Some of the albums are genuinely deserving to be here, but there are also such "forgotten classics" as Doolittle or Blue Lines. http://www.fullspectrumottawa.com/exposure_50greatestalbums_001.html 1. Metallica - Master of Puppets 2. The Tragicall...

Views: 680 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 13, 2005 8:46pm
by sonofsamiam

Harold Wexler

New 2005 albums

Since the last update, we've seen the release of several highly acclaimed new albums. Henrik, how are the following albums doing AM-wise, if you know?: Kanye West, LATE REGISTRATION The New Pornographers, TWIN CINEMA Sigur Ros, TAKK Paul McCartney, CHAOS AND C...

Views: 1119 Replies: 9

Last Post: Oct 11, 2005 8:52pm
by Tungsten

grandsonofsamiam

place your bets: A.M.'s greatest song ever

what will be the most nominated tune of that notorious song poll? i'm really curious 'bout your suppositions... name bands or songs, no matter, everything might be helpful....

Views: 721 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 11, 2005 3:22am
by Brotherinlawofsa...

Paul Latin

Lover won't you take the back seat tonight

Hi Team, I dont know if there is anyone out there who could help. All I can remember is sitting in the back of a Torana SLR5000 Listening to a song that had either the chorus or part of the lyrics as foolows Lover won't you take the back seat tonight, ah ah ah...

Views: 552 Replies: 0

Last Post: Oct 8, 2005 4:35am
by Paul Latin

musiclover313

spin doctors!

have u heard teh great nes THE SPIN DOCTORS ARE BACK WITH A NEW ALBUM AND A NEW HOT SINGLE CALLED "CANT KICK THE HABIT" OFF OF THEIR LATEST ALBUM "NICE TALKING TO ME"...THE GUYS WHO BROUGHT US "JUST GO AHEAD NOW" HAVE DONE IT AGAIN. MY CUZIN AT UMVD GOT IT FOR ME...

Views: 790 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 5, 2005 10:01pm
by musiclover313

elysian

Where is Eric Clapton?

hahaha. this is just funny. yes bunny but idiotic! in nowhere, there is no clapton or cream. i have doubt about listmakers being fool or not..

Views: 564 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 5, 2005 4:52pm
by sonofsamiam

netjade

don't bother: be destructive: songs you don't wish to see in a.m.'s greatest song poll

sonofsamiam's recently in trouble - he's about to implant a poll of a.m.'s visitors' most beloved songs but obviously's doing hard to convince the majority to go ahead... so let's make it easier for all of us and fix a preclusive list of songs we NEVER wish to see in...

Views: 1060 Replies: 24

Last Post: Oct 5, 2005 1:37am
by Jacek

Johninboston

Graduation Songs

Hey All, I'm hoping you can help. I'm making a short film for graduation and am looking for the perfect song - trying to avoid the cliches, but having little luck. Any ideas?

Views: 985 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 30, 2005 7:09am
by flipwilson

Moonbeam

My Annie Experience!

I saw Norwegian DJ/artist Annie in Philadelphia on Saturday and it proved to be one of the most meaningful musical experiences of my life! For those interested, I've chronicled my experiences at http://www.prince.org/msg/8/161732 (I know, I know, a Prince website!...

Views: 882 Replies: 4

Last Post: Sep 28, 2005 5:58pm
by Moonbeam

Harold Wexler

Jazz/pre-rock pop preview?

Henrik, any chance of posting some kind of preview here on the forum of what's in store for The Big Update? Maybe a list (by artist) of the jazz albums that have a chance of appearing in the top 500 or 1000? What about pop, which in this context, I'm guessing, basi...

Views: 880 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 28, 2005 1:27am
by JR

Jacek

What will be first: the results of the songs poll or the world/jazz update?

What do you think?

Views: 815 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 26, 2005 7:45pm
by Jacek

Jeff

World Music Albums

Aside from Buena Vista Social Club, what other 'World Music' albums are regarded as classics? I ask because my World music collection is somewhat scarce (I have albums by Guitar Wolf, Yat-Kha, Cafe Tacuba and the aforementioned BVSC and that's more or less it) and I...

Views: 977 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 25, 2005 10:33am
by Zizi

Ent. Weekly's 20 Must-Have Fall Albums

I've included the text for Esther's album. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Outkast, Not Yet Titled (12/6) 2. Neil Diamond, 12 Songs (11/8) 3. Kate Bush, Aerial (11/8) 4. Pharrell, In MyMind (11/15) *5. Madonna, Confession...

Views: 956 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 24, 2005 9:28am
by JR

Honorio

Solitary Pleasures: The Turn of the Defence Attorney

I want to propose an exercise for the people that participated in the AM Forum Poll. I hope that many of you want to take part in this new “game”. First of all, I think that all your individual lists were amazing, reflecting your personal tastes and not t...

Views: 1251 Replies: 16

Last Post: Sep 17, 2005 3:37pm
by Honorio

San Antonio News-Express: Rock 'N' Roll Timeline

Similar to past things I've posted, in terms of important/defining tracks (I've edited out the commentary for the tracks, as well as the No. 1 song of the year, as that's obviously based on the Billboard charts) ------------------------------------------ San Antoni...

Views: 912 Replies: 0

Last Post: Sep 16, 2005 10:05pm
by JR

dored

pointless thread

Im making a new band and i been thinking a lot about the name, someone tell me why not "Britpop", anybody here am thinks that is stupid for a Mexican band?, well that is kind of what we play and sound cool like a band name. OK anyway, if someone here have Emule an...

Views: 873 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 12, 2005 8:47pm
by Honorio

B.B.James

Queen too low

Hi I'm an avid fan of the excellent Queen, love singing their songs on karaoke, and in fact rate them as my favourite artist of all time. My challenge is this - justify their low ranking if you can. Bohemian Rhapsody rated at 62? Now I don't think that's thei...

Views: 903 Replies: 14

Last Post: Sep 12, 2005 8:17am
by Dumbangel

tungsten

Mercury Music Prize Nominees

Antony and the Johnsons - I Am A Bird Now Bloc Party - Silent Alarm Coldplay - X&Y The Go! Team - Thunder, Lightning, Strike Hard-Fi - Stars of CCTV KT Tunstall - Eye to the Telescope Kaiser Chiefs - Employment The Magic Numbers - The Magic Numbers Maximo P...

Views: 1616 Replies: 6

Last Post: Sep 8, 2005 8:53pm
by Dumbangel

Cabostalgic

What is the name and artist of this song?

I went to Cabo San Lucas last November (2004) with my family and listened to the main radio station there while in the car. There was one song that was played often. I just remember that it had a lot of men singing "Mexico, Mexico!" over and over. It grew on us b...

Views: 802 Replies: 2

Last Post: Sep 5, 2005 9:10pm
by Cabostalgic

Jeff

New WOXY.com list.

Basically a modified version of the 'Top 500 Modern Rock Songs Ever' list from last year, somethings have changed obviously, and some recent bands pop up from time to time (Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party and the Arcade Fire all now have entries). The list is too big to...

Views: 890 Replies: 1

Last Post: Sep 4, 2005 8:30pm
by Henrik

Jacek

Stereophile 40 essential albums

The list was published in november 2002. It is split into three sections covering classical music, jazz and rock/pop. Around 100 more albums are given an honorary mention. Although it's not clearly stated, once you start reading album write-ups it's obvious there was...

Views: 1070 Replies: 11

Last Post: Sep 4, 2005 3:13am
by JR

tim

United States of America

What the hell kind of genre in United States of America and why are Korn and Modest both in it?

Views: 929 Replies: 3

Last Post: Sep 1, 2005 12:26pm
by MARTIN

Q's Latest Issue: Ultimate Music Collection

I haven't seen the edition as of yet, but it's the "Essnetial Music Guide," touting "Every Album and Track You'll Ever Need." Is this something that could be AM material? The cover can be seen here: http://www.q4music.com/nav?page=q4music.about.currentissue I hear...

Views: 1492 Replies: 16

Last Post: Aug 27, 2005 1:53pm
by Snusmumrik

Honorio

Rockdelux best albums and songs of 1987 and 1988

Hi again, Henrik. Well, fortunately the purchase of the Rockdelux lists is coming to an end. Staples has kindly send to me the complete Rockdelux lists (except the best albums of 1986 published in Rockdelux 26, that is almost impossible to find). Thank you so much, S...

Views: 3005 Replies: 8

Last Post: Aug 26, 2005 1:10pm
by JR

Harold Wexler

Pazz N' Jop: The forgotten albums

With the August 20 site update most likely being the last one before The Big Expansion, it seems like a good time to take stock of the current Top 2000 and contemplate the way that some albums once considered among the very best of their year of release have failed t...

Views: 927 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 26, 2005 1:41am
by Moonbeam

Jason

The Best Pop Song Ever...and why

This is my first post on Acclaimed Music, I've long been an admirer of this sites "concept" and thought it was finally time for me to start a thread. I wanted my first post to be bold and I guess you can't get more bold than this subject. Of course this sort of t...

Views: 992 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 23, 2005 11:37am
by Fred

Henrik

Coming updates

My plans for the rest of the year is this: A small update probably in early September, mainly updating the 2005 albums list. However, a new little feature will also be introduced. The jazz/world update will likely take place in November, before the end-of-year...

Views: 1028 Replies: 12

Last Post: Aug 22, 2005 3:28pm
by Henrik

tungsten

bands that should be in the top 2000 albums

But arent. I nominate Catherine Wheel.

Views: 882 Replies: 14

Last Post: Aug 21, 2005 3:06am
by dored

Henrik

Music from Israel/Lebanon

Snusmumrik, The Israeli albums you listed among your favorite 100 albums, are they rock albums or do they sound similar to the music you can hear at a Lebanese restaurant (I've never been to an Israeli restaurant)? I'm actually hoping for the latter, as I love the...

Views: 962 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 19, 2005 5:01pm
by Henrik

vignir

A question regarding Neil Young's artist rank

I see that Nico, god bless her soul, has the "The Velvet Underground & Nico" and two songs from the album counted towards her artist rank. I'm not going to argue against that, but since the album, "femme fatale", and "All Tomorrow's Parties" get counted twice, should...

Views: 862 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 19, 2005 9:23am
by Henrik

Jacek

Acclaimed albums with coolest album covers?

Here are some of my types: Bjork "Post" David Bowie "Low" Deep Purple "Deep Purple in Rock" Def Leppard "Pyromania" King Crimson "In the Court of the Crimson King" Talk Talk "Laughing Stock"

Views: 858 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 17, 2005 9:34pm
by Dumbangel

Tim

British R&B

It was huge in the late 80s and early 90s but I can't think of that many bands. Can someone help me out?

Views: 633 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 15, 2005 1:27pm
by cam

Upcoming Billboard Book: "Songs and Artists 2006"

This is expected to be published in late July (by Joel Whitburn/Record Research). It's subtitled, "The Essential Music Guide for Your iPod and Other Portable Music Players." Being a Billboard book, it's going to be filled with hits- but in a sample page, it lists...

Views: 1096 Replies: 15

Last Post: Aug 14, 2005 2:02am
by JR

Markus

Where is the Aeroplane?

This list really demonstrates how much most professional critics failed to appreciate/notice Neutral Milk Hotel's "In the aeroplane over the sea" back in the day. Instead it has with time emerged as an all-time classic among people who care about music. For instance,...

Views: 1053 Replies: 5

Last Post: Aug 12, 2005 7:30pm
by subrock

cLr-

Missy Elliot is HORRIBLE

Seriously, someone will have to explain me why she is ranked so high...

Views: 1026 Replies: 7

Last Post: Aug 12, 2005 7:27pm
by subrock

Jacek

Acclaimed Music Forum top albums 101-200

The lowest ranked album received only 139 points, while the highest ranked 254. This makes this list a little accidental, as in some cases two votes were enough to make it. There were many ties. Whenever that happened I gave the nod to the album with more votes. If t...

Views: 4605 Replies: 20

Last Post: Aug 8, 2005 1:51pm
by Jason

Scott

EW list

hey guys. i lurk here but haven't posted. anyway, this list is probably too specific for the site, but i thought it would be interesting to post/discuss. in their latest issue ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY listed what they (the 5 writers who did this) consider the best album...

Views: 884 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 8, 2005 1:48pm
by Jason

Sharone

Anyone remember?

in teh 90s a R&B group that was rising and becoming a big name (and also know as the bad boys)....Jodeci?? My music genre favs have changed with time, but i always have a weakness for the old favs..like New Kids on the Block and Jodeci. No matter how old they are...

Views: 867 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 2, 2005 8:03pm
by Sharone

Jacek

Poll closed!

See the main poll thread for details.

Views: 719 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 1, 2005 2:42pm
by sonofsamiam

Jacek

Poll for Acclaimed Music forum top 100 albums

I thought that since Acclaimed Music is a site based around music lists it would be appropriate if we made one ourselves. I did a little survey whether this is a good idea (see my "Let's make a list" thread below) and although I didn't get many responses, the ones I...

Views: 1998 Replies: 46

Last Post: Aug 1, 2005 2:30am
by dored