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Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #45

#1 (11) Bruce Springsteen vs. #16 (1014) Paul Davis #8 (502) Great White vs. #9 (523) The Dead Kennedys #5 (267) Jesus & Mary Chain vs. #12 (758) Color Me Badd #4 (246) Public Enemy vs. #13 (779) Wang Chung #3 (139) Sheryl Crow vs. #14 (886) Uncle Kracker #6 (3...

Views: 599 Replies: 12

Last Post: Jun 4, 2010 2:28pm
by Slick

Listyguy

General Music Discussions

I recently realized that there is no place to just talk about music here, just a bunch of polls. So, I decided to change that. Feel free to talk about anything having to do with music. I'll get the ball rolling: Is Magical Mystery Tour a compliation?

Views: 737 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jun 4, 2010 12:11am
by nj

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #44

#1 (38) The Kinks vs. #16 (987) D'Angelo #8 (475) Creed vs. #9 (550) Lupe Fiasco #5 (294) The Zombies vs. #12 (731) The Alarm #4 (219) Lynyrd Skynyrd vs. #13 (806) Gnarls Barkley #3 (166) Matchbox 20 vs. #14 (859) The Vines #6 (347) Richard Marx vs. #11 (678) J...

Views: 646 Replies: 16

Last Post: Jun 3, 2010 2:25pm
by Slick

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #43

#1 (27) Rod Stewart vs. #16 (998) Dead Or Alive #8 (486) C&C Music Factory vs. #9 (539) Elliott Smith #5 (283) Black Eyed Peas vs. #12 (742) Dexy's Midnight Runners #4 (230) The Coasters vs. #13 (795) The Fratellis #3 (155) Al Green vs. #14 (870) Harry Belafonte...

Views: 580 Replies: 13

Last Post: Jun 2, 2010 2:50pm
by Slick

Nick

Camp Bisco

Here's the deal. I'm going to my first music festival this summer at Camp Bisco in New York, and looking over the artists, I only know a few of them, any suggestions on who to see would be greatly appreciated. BTW I'm going to see LCD Soundsystem, Girl Talk, and...

Views: 557 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jun 1, 2010 8:46pm
by Matt Schroeder

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #42

#1 (59) Roy Orbison vs. #16 (966) Hot Chip #8 (454) Salt-N-Pepa vs. #9 (571) Breaking Benmjamin #5 (315) Joy Division vs. #12 (710) White Lion #4 (198) Rihanna vs. #13 (827) Feist #3 (187) The Black Crowes vs. #14 (838) The Lovin' Spoonful #6 (326) Paula Abdul...

Views: 658 Replies: 15

Last Post: Jun 1, 2010 3:40pm
by Slick

Listyguy

Artist of the Week: Week 7

Welcome to artist of the week. You can find the full set of rules here, but a basic overveiw is to give me a list of your favorite songs from this week's chosen artist. Please ask all questions about artist of the week on the rules forum. This forum is strictly for l...

Views: 729 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 31, 2010 7:42pm
by Listyguy

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #41

#1 (6) David Bowie vs. #16 (1019) Suzanne Vega #8 (507) BoDeans vs. #9 (518) Seether #5 (262) Jackson Browne vs. #12 (763) Lou Gramm #4 (251) Keane vs. #13 (774) Gerry & The Pacemakers #3 (134) Styx vs. #14 (891) Sugar #6 (379) Gin Blossoms vs. #11 (646) AFI...

Views: 601 Replies: 13

Last Post: May 31, 2010 3:08pm
by Slick

Listyguy

Artist of the Week: Rules

These are the rules for the artist of the week polls: 1- List your favorite songs for the current artist of the week on the artist of the week forum, not here. 2- A new poll will open each Sunday at 12:00 forum time. This is also the time the previous week̵...

Views: 706 Replies: 8

Last Post: May 30, 2010 1:00am
by Listyguy

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #40

#1 (46) Def Leppard vs. #16 (979) Plain White T's #8 (467) Loverboy vs. #9 (558) Will Smith #5 (302) Gwen Steffani vs. #12 (723) Candlebox #4 (211) 311 vs. #13 (814) Wire #3 (174) Boston vs. #14 (851) Doves #6 (339) Barry White vs. #11 (686) David Gray #7 (430)...

Views: 567 Replies: 18

Last Post: May 29, 2010 4:21am
by Brad

Listyguy

Artist of the Week: Week 6

Views: 699 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 28, 2010 8:36pm
by Listyguy

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #39

#1 (19) Aerosmith vs. #16 (1006) Paramore #8 (494) Curtis Mayfield vs. #9 (531) Loretta Lynn #5 (275) Godsmack vs. #12 (750) The Romantics #4 (238) The Replacements vs. #13 (787) Semisonic #3 (147) Usher vs. #14 (878) Chris Isaak #6 (366) Belinda Carlisle vs. #...

Views: 544 Replies: 13

Last Post: May 27, 2010 11:25pm
by Slick

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #38

#1 (51) Fleetwood Mac vs. #16 (974) Camera Obscura #8 (462) Kid Rock vs. #9 (563) The KLF #5 (307) The Righteous Brothers vs. #12 (718) The Boomtown Rats #4 (206) The Cult vs. #13 (819) The Time #3 (179) Steely Dan vs. #14 (846) Del Amitri #6 (334) Barry Manilow...

Views: 563 Replies: 15

Last Post: May 27, 2010 12:44am
by Slick

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #37

#1 (14) Pearl Jam vs. #16 (1011) General Public #8 (499) Bananarama vs. #9 (526) Ice Cube #5 (270) Tori Amos vs. #12 (755) Pantera #4 (243) Crosby, Stills & Nash vs. #13 (782) Peter, Bjorn & John #3 (142) Talking Heads vs. #14 (883) The Used #6 (371) Bad Religio...

Views: 527 Replies: 15

Last Post: May 26, 2010 11:02pm
by BillAdama

Henry

The Science of Musical Preferences

Don't know if any of you have seen the article at http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20100521/hl_hsn/thesciencebehindmusicaltaste;_ylt=At0uoH4fqoPkmFdX7f5Mu1ms0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTQxZ2YxdHJoBGFzc2V0A2hzbi8yMDEwMDUyMS90aGVzY2llbmNlYmVoaW5kbXVzaWNhbHRhc3RlBGNjb2RlA21vc3Rwb3B1bGFyB...

Views: 609 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 26, 2010 10:09pm
by Henry

Henrik

To nicolas

Hi nicolas, I tried to email you, but failed with all three email addresses I have in my contacts list (tiscali, aliceadsl and riversinvitation). Please let me know if you have a new address. Thanks!

Views: 599 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 25, 2010 9:35pm
by Henrik

Henrik

Top albums by genre (beta v3) - suggest changes here!

Here's a new and improved version of the genre top lists. This time I am using RYM's genre names, but the structure of my genre tree is a bit different. Now I need your help to make the genre lists even better. See if you agree with the genres for the albums you...

Views: 977 Replies: 40

Last Post: May 26, 2010 1:34am
by Tim E

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #36

#1 (35) Radiohead vs. #16 (990) Glasvegas #8 (478) Everclear vs. #9 (547) Big Star #5 (291) Busta Rhymes vs. #12 (734) Julian Lennon #4 (222) Counting Crows vs. #13 (803) The La's #3 (163) The Carpenters vs. #14 (862) The Dandy Warhols #6 (350) Midnight Oil vs....

Views: 602 Replies: 18

Last Post: May 25, 2010 12:15am
by Slick

Matt Schroeder

Bracketology, Round 2, Week 6

ROUND 2, WEEK 6 Here are this week's brackets. Remember, you can also view the brackets on this site. Voting is now open, and you have until 11:59 PM Pacific time on this upcoming Saturday to vote. Vote either in this thread or e-mail me. HAYDN BLOC, BRACKET 19...

Views: 1110 Replies: 30

Last Post: May 24, 2010 10:09pm
by Listyguy

STEFAN

MEGA-CRITIC-COMPETITION MAY : THE CLUES TO WIN A CD OF YOUR CHOICE !!!

Guess (Deadline = 25th) the Second Highest New Entry into this month´s Mega-Critic-Chart (Publication = 31st) as well as its position (as a tie-breaker) and enter the chance to win a CD of your own choice. This month is very strong, and for the moment (21st)...

Views: 1090 Replies: 15

Last Post: May 24, 2010 10:08am
by Otisredding

Matt Schroeder

Bracketology, Round 2, Week 5

ROUND 2, WEEK 5 Here are this week's brackets. Remember, you can also view the brackets on this site. Voting is now open, and you have until 11:59 PM Pacific time on this upcoming Saturday to vote. Vote either in this thread or e-mail me. VERDI BLOC, BRACKET 20...

Views: 1088 Replies: 18

Last Post: May 24, 2010 3:44am
by Matt Schroeder

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #35

*** Note *** I will be out of town for next 3 days, so the next bracket will be posted in 72 hours... #1 (30) Tom Petty vs. #16 (995) Blind Faith #8 (483) Sinead O'Connor vs. #9 (542) Keith Sweat #5 (286) Lifehouse vs. #12 (739) Slaughter #4 (227) Jay-Z vs. #1...

Views: 540 Replies: 21

Last Post: May 24, 2010 2:45am
by Brad

Nick

THIS IS HAPPENING

So the new LCD Soundsystem album "This Is Happeneing" leaked last night, and they've put it on their website for anyone to stream. I feel it's my sworn duty to review this album here, because the "Have One On Me" thread got several hundred views, and it's common know...

Views: 948 Replies: 16

Last Post: May 24, 2010 2:28am
by Nick

ChrisF

Need help with my sexy mix CD.

Hey guys. I need some help here. I'm working on a mix CD, and I'm having trouble filling the whole thing and could use some suggestions. I'm leaning toward trip hoppy type stuff, but the theme is just sexy. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Here's what I have right now...

Views: 749 Replies: 6

Last Post: May 23, 2010 2:30pm
by Zorg

Listyguy

Artist of the Week: Week 4

Views: 667 Replies: 14

Last Post: May 22, 2010 5:12pm
by Listyguy

Stephan

Treme

Anyone here watching Treme on HBO/stream/torrent? It's a series about post-Katrina New Orleans by the creator of The Wire (the greatest series of all time) and every episode is full of excellent music--as well as fascinatingly good.

Views: 522 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 21, 2010 3:57am
by John

Carrie

Miggs

I think im one of the few (maybe the many) who actually listen to the aol cd listening parties...i've been a fan of miggs for a long time but i had no idea they had an album coming out this week until i saw it up there and i must say, its great! i was a big fan of th...

Views: 499 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 21, 2010 1:59am
by Carrie

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #34

#1 (62) Journey vs. #16 (963) Nelson #8 (451) The Firm vs. #9 (574) The Fray #5 (318) Stevie Nicks vs. #12 (707) Erykah Badu #4 (195) Cheap Trick vs. #13 (830) Catherine Wheel #3 (190) The Isley Brothers vs. #14 (835) The Verve Pipe #6 (323) Kaiser Chiefs vs. #1...

Views: 524 Replies: 15

Last Post: May 20, 2010 11:27pm
by Slick

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #33

#1 (3) The Rolling Stones vs. #16 (1022) Finger Eleven #8 (510) Procol Harum vs. #9 (515) Soul Asylum #5 (259) Robbie Williams vs. #12 (766) The Pharcyde #4 (254) Collective Soul vs. #13 (771) Dokken #3 (131) The Jam vs. #14 (894) Kenny Chesney #6 (382) Sade vs....

Views: 602 Replies: 15

Last Post: May 20, 2010 1:12am
by Moonbeam

Guy

Avi Buffalo

Anyone heard their album? I've just downloaded their single of the week 'Truth Sets In' off iTunes and it strikes me as the best song I've heard from a new artist (or an artist I hadn't come across before) this year. They're highly acclaimed according to Metacritic too.

Views: 493 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 19, 2010 10:45pm
by Guy

STEFAN

30/04/2010 : MEGA-CRITIC : Best Reviewed Albums Of 2010 So Far (With Competition)

UPDATE 2009 With the additional April ratings there´s a New Entry into the 2009-Chart : 122. 62,156862 - 74,80 (10 ) Malakai ´Ugly Side Of Love´ THE CLUES A Roky Erickson With Okkervil River ´True Love Cast Out All Evil´ B Car...

Views: 2581 Replies: 23

Last Post: May 19, 2010 8:33pm
by FredinWhiteRock

BillAdama

Lala is going away!

I got a mail saying that Lala is closing down May 31st. This really sucks. I've bought CDs based on being able to hear them first at Lala, and avoided wasting money on bad CDs the same way. Lala also made it a lot easier for me to participate in bracketology and...

Views: 722 Replies: 17

Last Post: May 19, 2010 5:46pm
by BillAdama

schleuse

ACL 2010 lineup announced

My favorite music festival, Austin City Limits, just announced their 2010 lineup. And the headliners are: The Eagles Muse Phish The Strokes M.I.A. Flaming Lips LCD Soundsystem Spoon Vampire Weekend Norah Jones Further down are Band of Horses, Sonic You...

Views: 510 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 19, 2010 3:50pm
by schleuse

Harold Wexler

Project 3000: The Devil is Six

I now have, and have listened to, Estudando O Samba. Current top 2400: complete. The checklist: 2403 George Russell Electronic Sonata for Souls Loved by Nature 2444 Marquis de Sade Rue De Siam 2591 Bérurier Noir Concerto pour detraques 2654 Francesco Guc...

Views: 586 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 19, 2010 2:01am
by BillAdama

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #32

#1 (45) Aretha Franklin vs. #16 (980) John Parr #8 (468) The Libertines vs. #9 (557) The 5th Dimension #5 (301) Siouxsie & The Banshees vs. #12 (724) Martha & The Vandellas #4 (212) The Velvet Underground vs. #13 (813) Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam #3 (173) Three Doors Do...

Views: 630 Replies: 18

Last Post: May 18, 2010 11:25pm
by Larry

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #31

#1 (20) The Cure vs. #16 (1005) Glass Tiger #8 (493) Spencer Davis Group vs. #9 (532) Our Lady Peace #5 (276) Muddy Waters vs. #12 (749) Europe #4 (237) Robert Plant vs. #13 (788) Akon #3 (148) Linkin Park vs. #14 (877) Blues Traveler #6 (365) Tommy James vs. #1...

Views: 612 Replies: 12

Last Post: May 18, 2010 2:47am
by Moonbeam

Lone Gunmen

Ronnie James Dio dead at 67

Hey guys, we just lost one of the great hard rock legends today. RJD passed away from stomach cancer early this morning. He is responsible for the classic song "Holy Diver" as well as being in Sabbath and Rainbow. Been cranking the following albums all day Bl...

Views: 481 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 17, 2010 8:15pm
by Listyguy

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #30

Matchups... #1 (52) Genesis vs. #16 (973) Hot Hot Heat #8 (461) Chevelle vs. #9 (564) Hoobastank #5 (308) Cyndi Lauper vs. #12 (717) Oingo Boingo #4 (205) The Stone Roses vs. #13 (820) The Bloodhound Gang #3 (180) Pat Benetar vs. #14 (845) Avril Lavigne #6 (...

Views: 567 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 16, 2010 11:36pm
by Slick

Listyguy

Artist of the Week: Week 5

Views: 644 Replies: 6

Last Post: May 16, 2010 2:22am
by Listyguy

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #29

#1 (13) Depeche Mode vs. #16 (1012) Humble Pie #8 (500) Quiet Riot vs. #9 (525) Living Colour #5 (269) Franz Ferdinand vs. #12 (756) April Wine #4 (244) Alicia Keys vs. #13 (781) Steve Perry #3 (141) The Hollies vs. #14 (884) The Breeders #6 (372) Dr. Dre vs. #1...

Views: 606 Replies: 16

Last Post: May 15, 2010 7:43pm
by Brad

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #28

Sorry, I didn't have time to do write ups on all the artists today... here are the matchups... #1 (36) Frank Sinatra vs. #16 (989) Bad English #8 (477) Ted Nugent vs. #9 (548) Boz Scaggs #5 (292) Jack Johnson vs. #12 (733) Bobby Vee #4 (221) Otis Redding vs. #1...

Views: 708 Replies: 14

Last Post: May 14, 2010 3:07pm
by Slick

Slick

Example of Slicknation year end lists...

When it comes to seeding in the UMT, it all comes directly from the final tallies in the Slicknation year end polls. I wanted to show an example and get some feedback into what I've been researching. The goal is to combine all the elements of record sales, radio ai...

Views: 778 Replies: 7

Last Post: May 14, 2010 11:11am
by o.m.

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #27

BRACKET #27 #1 (29) JANET JACKSON vs. #16 (996) SANTIGOLD One of the biggest pop stars over the past 20+ years… “Nasty”, “Rhythm Nation”, “That’s The Way Love Goes”, “Together Again”… Santigol...

Views: 584 Replies: 15

Last Post: May 13, 2010 1:19am
by Slick

Listyguy

Happy Birthday!

Today is Bono's birthday, so HAPPY BIRHTDAY BONO!!!!!!! On a separate note, does Bono have AIDS? I've been seeing comercials that suggest he does.

Views: 653 Replies: 8

Last Post: May 12, 2010 11:11pm
by BillAdama

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #26

BRACKET #26 #1 (61) INXS vs. #16 (964) FISHBONE Australian rock band… “Don’t Change”, “What You Need”, “Need You Tonight”, “Suicide Blonde” Ska/punk/funk/metal… “Party At Ground ZeroR...

Views: 660 Replies: 13

Last Post: May 12, 2010 6:03am
by Slick

Harold Wexler

Project 3000: All Seven and We'll Watch Them Fall

After (miraculously) finding relatively affordable copies on Amazon of Albert Ayler & Don Cherry's VIBRATIONS (a/k/a GHOSTS) and The Sound's JEOPARDY, both of which I received and listened to today, I now own 2,993 of the current top 3,000 albums. Here's the check...

Views: 830 Replies: 10

Last Post: May 12, 2010 1:37am
by Harold Wexler

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #25

BRACKET #25 #1 (4) MADONNA vs. #16 (1021) TONE LOC Too many pop hits to count over the past 30 years… “Borderline”, “Like A Prayer”, “Ray Of Light”, “Like A Virgin”… Tone came and went pretty quickl...

Views: 592 Replies: 12

Last Post: May 11, 2010 2:24am
by Slick

Jeff Mangum

I was lucky enough to see Jeff at the Chris Knox Benefit Concert at Le Poisson Rouge on Thursday night. The whole show was incredible, but Jeff in particular was (of course) mind-blowing. It was pretty crazy being surrounded by 500 other NMH fanatics. I'm happy to re...

Views: 615 Replies: 3

Last Post: May 10, 2010 7:58am
by Michael

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #24

#1 (44) METALLICA vs. #16 (981) JODY WATLEY Metal, except for some of the stuff they released in the late 90’s which still is formatless… “Master Of Puppets”, “Fade To Black”, “One” and “Enter Sandman”....

Views: 587 Replies: 17

Last Post: May 10, 2010 2:27am
by Slick

Larry

Favorite Irish Bands?

Note: the intended topic is NOT favorite bands from Ireland (sorry U2). I've always liked traditional Irish folk music, and I like bands/artists that incorporate that sound. I would like to find out people's favorite bands that incorporate some elements of traditio...

Views: 527 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 9, 2010 4:12pm
by Snusmumrik

Matt Schroeder

Bracketology, Round 2, Week 4

ROUND 2, WEEK 4 Here are this week's brackets. Remember, you can also view the brackets on this site. Voting is now open, and you have until 11:59 PM Pacific time on this upcoming Saturday to vote. Vote either in this thread or e-mail me. BRAHMS BLOC, BRACKET 1...

Views: 1014 Replies: 21

Last Post: May 9, 2010 8:34am
by Matt Schroeder

Listyguy

Fake Plastic Trees

According to Itunes, among other sources, Fake Plastic Trees by Radiohead is explicit. Now, I have looked at the lyrics many times and listen to the song but cannot find any bad language. I am missing something?

Views: 646 Replies: 6

Last Post: May 9, 2010 5:13am
by Nick

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #23

BRACKET #23 #1 (21) JAMES BROWN vs. #16 (1004) GERRY RAFFERTY Soul legend… “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag”, “It’s A Man’s Man’s World”, “Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine” and “I Got Yo...

Views: 570 Replies: 15

Last Post: May 8, 2010 3:49pm
by Slick

Matt Schroeder

Bracketology: Round 1, Week 32

LAST WEEK OF ROUND 1! WEEK 32 A little breakdown of this week's songs by decade... 1920s: 0 1930s: 0 1940s: 0 1950s: 8 1960s: 6 1970s: 5 1980s: 5 1990s: 7 2000s: 1 Also of note: Two versions of "Good Golly Miss Molly" Here are this wee...

Views: 1096 Replies: 20

Last Post: May 7, 2010 8:21am
by Henry

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #22

BRACKET #22 #1 (53) THE TEMPTATIONS vs. #16 (972) THE NATIONAL Motown legends… “My Girl”, “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg”, “Papa Was A Rolling Stone”, “The Way You Do The Things You Do”… Indie rocker...

Views: 568 Replies: 12

Last Post: May 7, 2010 2:43am
by Slick

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #21

BRACKET #21 #1 (12) R.E.M. vs. #16 (1013) OLEANDER Hall Of Fame rock band and the band credited with the development of college radio… “Radio Free Europe”, “Losing My Religion”, “Drive” and “The One I Love”....

Views: 541 Replies: 13

Last Post: May 6, 2010 2:42am
by Slick

Daniel

AMF Beatles (and Solo Beatles!) Song & Album Poll: Deadline June 15

To avoid confusion with the "2010 AMF Songs & Albums Poll," I've started a new topic about the Beatles and Solo Beatles Album/Song poll I am putting together: I've always thought it would be neat to see a list which combines the best Beatles and solo Beatles album...

Views: 486 Replies: 1

Last Post: May 5, 2010 9:41am
by Honorio

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #20

BRACKET #20 #1 (37) CHUCK BERRY vs. #16 (988) DAVE EDMUNDS Rock ‘N Roll legend… “Maybelline”, “Johnny B. Goode”, “Roll Over Beethoven” and “Sweet Little Sixteen” Rocker from the 70’s & 80̵...

Views: 529 Replies: 13

Last Post: May 5, 2010 2:44am
by Slick

joe

Acclaimed Music Top 3000: Would you rather have it all on vinyl or CD?

Just curious: if you could have every album on the list, but only in either CD format or vinyl, which one would you rather have them all in? Personally, I'd go vinyl. I have a lot more CDs than vinyl, but I'm starting to realize that, at least to me, vinyl has a...

Views: 568 Replies: 9

Last Post: May 5, 2010 1:27am
by Listyguy

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #19

BRACKET #19 #1 (28) PAUL MCCARTNEY vs. #16 (997) ANGELS & AIRWAVES Post-Beatles solo career with or without Wings… “Maybe I’m Amazed”, “Band On The Run”, “Silly Love Songs” and “Live And Let Die”. O...

Views: 544 Replies: 18

Last Post: May 4, 2010 4:58am
by Slick

Listyguy

Artist of the Week: Week 3

Views: 770 Replies: 11

Last Post: May 4, 2010 12:24am
by Jackson

Matt Schroeder

Bracketology, Round 2, Week 3

ROUND 2, WEEK 3 Here are this week's brackets. Remember, you can also view the brackets on this site. Voting is now open, and you have until 11:59 PM Pacific time on this upcoming Saturday to vote. Vote either in this thread or e-mail me. BACH BLOC, BRACKET 20...

Views: 1013 Replies: 15

Last Post: May 3, 2010 11:28pm
by Listyguy

Harold Wexler

Tom Ze: Estudando O Samba

I was thumbing through the Brazilian section in a record store today and came across a used copy of BRAZIL CLASSICS VOL. 4: THE BEST OF TOM ZE (MASSIVE HITS), part of the series of CDs compiled by David Byrne for Luaka Bop in the late '80s and early '90s. I was curi...

Views: 642 Replies: 4

Last Post: May 3, 2010 10:57pm
by HRS

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #18

BRACKET #18 #1 (60) AC/DC vs. #16 (965) DOUG E. FRESH #8 (453) ANIMAL COLLECTIVE vs. #9 (572) EXTREME #5 (316) JAMES TAYLOR vs. #12 (709) FAITH HILL #4 (197) BAD COMPANY vs. #13 (828) WORLD PARTY #3 (188) ROXY MUSIC vs. #14 (837) INSPIRAL CARPETS #6 (325) THE...

Views: 518 Replies: 15

Last Post: May 3, 2010 3:37pm
by Larry

James

Kurt Cobain's Top 50 Albums

http://nirvana.wikia.com/wiki/Kurt_Cobain's_Top_50_Albums I know it's been out for a long time,but just wondering why it's not included when stuff like Elvis Costello's essential albums list is. Is it because this list was never officially released?

Views: 577 Replies: 0

Last Post: May 3, 2010 3:01am
by James

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #17

BRACKET #17 #1 (5) U2 vs. #16 (1020) Y&T Legendary rock band… “Pride (In The Name Of Love)”, “With Or Without You”, “One”, “Sunday Bloody Sunday”… I could go on for awhile… Non-Legendary 80...

Views: 677 Replies: 13

Last Post: May 1, 2010 3:57pm
by Slick

Henrik

Top 10 Velvet Underground Songs: Our Individual Lists

Add your top 10 VU list here!

Views: 1531 Replies: 20

Last Post: May 1, 2010 1:15pm
by Frank

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #16

BRACKET #16 #1 (41) CHICAGO vs. #16 (984) ARGENT Chicago had a steady stream of hits throughout the 70’s and 80’s including “25 Or 6 To 4”, “If You Leave Me Now”, “Hard To Say I’m Sorry” and “Does Anyb...

Views: 617 Replies: 16

Last Post: Apr 30, 2010 3:21pm
by Slick

Henry

Joanna Newsom Concert at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA on 8/2/2010

If anyone is interested in going to this concert, please let me know, Details at http://www.last.fm/event/1507087+Joanna+Newsom+at+The+Fox+Theater+on+2+August+2010

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Last Post: Apr 30, 2010 3:19am
by Henry

Daniel

2010 AMF Songs & Albums Poll: Beatles & Solo Beatles

I've always thought it would be neat to see a list which combines the best Beatles and solo Beatles albums, as well as a list which combines the best Beatles and solo Beatles songs, so I thought, what better place to do it than here? It could be a lot of fun! :) I...

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Last Post: Apr 30, 2010 2:55am
by Daniel

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #15

BRACKET #15 #1 (24) RAY CHARLES vs. #16 (1001) ALIEN ANT FARM It’s Ray. That should be enough. “What I’d Say”, “Georgia On My Mind”, “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and one of my all-time favorite jams “I&...

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Last Post: Apr 29, 2010 9:11pm
by Slick

benny

ALLFLAWS - Escaping Sanity EP and video

Bristol alternative entity Allflaws have a new EP Escaping Sanity Out now. It Features an interesting new music video by Swankoid Films. Taken from the recent album Black Box Here After.

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Last Post: Apr 29, 2010 3:42pm
by benny

Henrik

Top albums of 2009 spreadsheet - update thread

Thanks to otisredding, there's now also a EOY spreadsheet for the top albums of 2009.

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Last Post: Apr 28, 2010 8:07pm
by Henrik

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #14

BRACKET #14 #1 (56) THE CLASH vs. #16 (969) CANNED HEAT The only band that matters…. The Clash. I should just stop there but since I am titling the four biggest songs according to Slicknation, “London Calling”, “(White Man) In Hammersmi...

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Last Post: Apr 28, 2010 3:39pm
by Slick

Matt Schroeder

Bracketology: Round 1, Week 12

BRACKETOLOGY: ROUND 1, WEEK 12 A little breakdown of this week's songs by decade... 1920s: 0 1930s: 1 1940s: 2 1950s: 1 1960s: 12 1970s: 5 1980s: 3 1990s: 5 2000s: 3 Also of note: Two brackets in the Chopin bloc Two brackets in the Beethoven bloc Th...

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Last Post: Apr 27, 2010 10:32pm
by Dude

Henrik

LCD Soundsystem

Anybody else who has never understood what the fuss is about?

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Last Post: Apr 27, 2010 9:34pm
by Nick

Anthony

any decent music?

http://www.anydecentmusic.com/ Like metacritic; not as extensive (yet), but a bit easier on the eyes. (PS. Some glowing reviews for Anaïs Mitchell - Hadestown. Has anyone listened to it?)

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Last Post: Apr 27, 2010 7:30pm
by HRS

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #13

BRACKET #13 #1 (9) ELTON JOHN vs. #16 (1016) EDDIE RABBITT One of the biggest singers/songwriters of all-time, Elton had his heyday in the early 70’s with hits like “Your Song”, “Tiny Dancer”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”...

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Last Post: Apr 27, 2010 3:45pm
by Slick

Matt Schroeder

Bracketology, Round 2, Week 2

ROUND 2, WEEK 1 Just a reminder... FOR A BALLOT TO BE COUNTED, YOU MUST COMMENT ON EVERY SONG. Once again, FOR A BALLOT TO BE COUNTED, YOU MUST COMMENT ON EVERY SONG.

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Last Post: Apr 26, 2010 11:06pm
by Matt Schroeder

Listyguy

Artist of the Week: Week 1

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Last Post: Apr 26, 2010 9:59pm
by Listyguy

Matt Schroeder

Bracketology, Round 2, Week 1

ROUND 2, WEEK 1 Just to let everyone know... This week (and for the rest of Bracketology), there will only be four brackets. This means a total of sixteen songs. Seeing as there is only half as many songs as in round 1, and ostensibly everyone should be famil...

Views: 1083 Replies: 22

Last Post: Apr 26, 2010 8:27pm
by Listyguy

STEFAN

MEGA-CRITIC-COMPETITION APRIL : THE CLUES TO WIN A CD OF YOUR CHOICE !!!

Guess (Deadline = 25th) the Highest New Entry in this month´s Mega-Critic-Chart (Publication = 30th) as well as its position (as a tie-breaker) and enter the chance to win a CD of your own choice. At the moment (21st) the best bets would be (in no particula...

Views: 955 Replies: 15

Last Post: Apr 26, 2010 7:25pm
by BillAdama

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #12

BRACKET #12 #1 (40) OASIS vs. #16 (985) YELLOWCARD In the UK, Oasis is the biggest band of the past 20 years… In the US, they are that band from the 90’s that did “Wonderwall”. “Live Forever” and “Champagne Supernova&#...

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Last Post: Apr 26, 2010 6:12pm
by Schwah

joe

Spin Top 125 of Last 25 Years is Up

Check out their site

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Last Post: Apr 26, 2010 4:55pm
by Daniel

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #11

BRACKET #11 #1 (25) THE WHO vs. #16 (1000) NED’S ATOMIC DUSTBIN The Who’s place in Rock ‘n Roll is Legendary Status… from the first time they introduced “My Generation” in 1965, to their 1971 epic release ‘Who’s N...

Views: 662 Replies: 14

Last Post: Apr 25, 2010 3:54pm
by Slick

Listyguy

Artist of the Week: Week 2

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Last Post: Apr 25, 2010 2:23pm
by Listyguy

Steph

Inrockuptibles 50 greatest OST (2001)

I don't know if it's eligible so I post it here. http://www.lesinrocks.com/musique/musique-article/article/le-guide-des-50-meilleures-bo/ The unavoidable: - Air The Virgin Suicides (1998) - Carlos d'Alessio India Song (1975) - Burt Bacharach Casino Royal...

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Last Post: Apr 24, 2010 10:18pm
by Steph

Jonah

Touring the U.S. by song title.

Hey, here's something fun I did and maybe you all can help fill in the gaps. Can we collectively tour every state in the U.S. by song title? No showtunes or official state anthems, please. I'm trying to look for nontraditional original songs. Alabama - NEIL...

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Last Post: Apr 24, 2010 3:40pm
by Jonah

Linda Kevin

60's British Invasion Series Released

I'm a huge fan of Herman's Hermits - I just heard about this new original DVD series: www.reelinintheyears.com/britishinvasion This has performances by Dusty Springfield, Small Faces, Gerry and the Pacemakers as well

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Last Post: Apr 24, 2010 1:18am
by Guy

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #10

BRACKET #10 #1 (57) RAMONES vs. #16 (968) FIREHOUSE Legendary punk pioneers…. “Blitzkrieg Bop”, “I Wanna Be Sedated”, “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” and “Pet Sematary” just a few of the many classics. When you...

Views: 718 Replies: 12

Last Post: Apr 23, 2010 3:51pm
by Slick

Fred

365 Songs

Idea: Starting on jan 1 2011 (and ending 31 of december) we publish songs that we are "sure" are among our 365 favorite songs. That could be daily (one song each day) or weekly or max monthly (28-31 songs at once). The songs are published in advance. If we can we...

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Last Post: Apr 23, 2010 10:19am
by Fred

musictoad

Autechre, anyone?

I'm just discovering this group and they've quickly become one of my all-time favorite artists. They blow away every single electronic artist/group I've ever heard. Right now I'm really digging LP5, Confield, Draft 7.30, and Untilted. Their new album Oversteps is...

Views: 668 Replies: 6

Last Post: Apr 23, 2010 3:41am
by musictoad

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #9

BRACKET #9 #1 (8) STEVIE WONDER vs. #16 (1017) 30 SECONDS TO MARS Stevie’s long and illustrious career has given us the likes of “Superstition”, “Living For The City”, “Sir Duke” and “Higher Ground” just to...

Views: 581 Replies: 14

Last Post: Apr 22, 2010 3:48pm
by Slick

Alex D

AMF 2009 EOY Songs Poll Round 2 results (!)

Finally, the results of our end-of-year songs poll for 2009 are in. The top 58 nominees were decided here, and now the final ranking has been determined. The 17 voters who submitted lists were: ako Alex D brose Charlie Driggs Chris Ddiamondd Henrik Honorio...

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Last Post: Apr 22, 2010 12:18am
by Stephan

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #8

I am sending this out on Sunday instead of on Monday morning, due to the fact I am going to be out of town for a couple of days. I will announce the winners and post bracket #9 on Wednesday morning and will pick up the tourney on a daily basis from mon-fri from that...

Views: 663 Replies: 13

Last Post: Apr 21, 2010 5:14pm
by Slick

Greg

RIP Guru

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Last Post: Apr 20, 2010 7:26pm
by Steph

Honorio

50s Poll Recommendations

Post here your recommendations for the 50s poll. And here's mine for January: Protest songs can be funny. Georges Brassens wrote a semi-autobiographical song with “La mauvaise reputation” (“Bad Reputation”) about feeling different growing...

Views: 1397 Replies: 38

Last Post: Apr 20, 2010 7:18pm
by Honorio

Slick

ULTIMATE Music Tournament:Bracket #7

Some of you were asking about how these seeds were determined. What I've done for the past 2 years is created a formula for the top songs for each year (1955-2009). This formula is about 40% popularity, 30% critical acclaim and 30% personal opinions, longevity and...

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Last Post: Apr 18, 2010 6:01pm
by Slick

Henrik

Spotify lists (Acclaimed Music ranking)

This is a thread for people to post links to their Spotify lists. Thanks in advance to everyone for your contributions! *** Please post Acclaimed Music related lists only *** For example the best albums of 1969 or the best Madonna songs according to Acclaimed M...

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Last Post: Apr 18, 2010 1:50pm
by Ayric

Nelson

Would the Beatles "A Day in the Life" been a number one song if released as a single?

Would the Beatles "A Day in the Life" been a number one song if released as a single in 1967 when Sgt Pepper was released? It's sort of like if "Stairway to Heaven" had been released as a single would that song had gone number one.

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Last Post: Apr 18, 2010 12:35am
by nj