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by GucciLittlePiggy
Thu Dec 03, 2015 2:19 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: EOY 2015 Predictions
Replies: 84
Views: 44642

Re: EOY 2015 Predictions

I'm disappointed in the lack of support for Blacker the Berry compared with the other two big Kendrick tracks--in what world are King Kunta or Alright in the same league?? Personally I prefer "King Kunta", but "The Blacker the Berry" is Kendrick's greatest lyrical moment. I have...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:17 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Best Moderately Acclaimed Album of 2015: Nominations
Replies: 82
Views: 44758

Re: Best Moderately Acclaimed Album of 2015: Nominations

Since I don't see it at all on the MegaCritic chart, including the honorable mentions, I will nominate "Tetsuo & Youth" by Lupe Fiasco. (Please let me know if I'm overlooking it. I was so surprised that it wasn't on there at all that I went through the list twice.) I would definitely ...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Dec 02, 2015 4:35 am
Forum: EOY 2015
Topic: EOY 2015 - Complex (US)
Replies: 3
Views: 6041

Re: EOY 2015 - Complex (US)

Too bad this list is ineligible, because Tetsuo & Youth could really use some love. Also, very surprised at the placement for Summertime '06. Would've thought slam dunk top ten.
by GucciLittlePiggy
Tue Dec 01, 2015 11:09 pm
Forum: Other year spans
Topic: ✅ Musikexpress (Germany): The Best Albums 2000-2015
Replies: 5
Views: 7746

Re: Musikexpress (Germany): The Best Albums 2000-2015

Surprising number one considering this isn't a British publication. Really glad about the inclusion of Push the Sky Away and a Wild Beasts record, though not one I would expect. And if I'm not mistaken, this list has zero entries for 2014 or 2015, which is disappointing.
by GucciLittlePiggy
Tue Dec 01, 2015 2:48 am
Forum: EOY 2015
Topic: EOY 2015- NME (UK)
Replies: 6
Views: 16317

Re: EOY 2015- NME (UK)

They included the unreleased Coldplay album?
by GucciLittlePiggy
Sun Nov 29, 2015 4:49 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: 6000 Songs: Inspiral Carpets - This Is How It Feels
Replies: 5
Views: 4837

Re: 6000 Songs, 6000 Opinions: Song 2876, Opinion 8

Thanks for the great review, Rob! I haven't been commenting on the songs over the weeks, but I always take time to read your reviews. This song is about as middle-of-the-road as you can get. The verses are decent but the chorus annoys me. It seems like the band were trying to turn into a single some...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:08 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Bracketology 4 Albums Edition: Round 1, Week 3
Replies: 27
Views: 13429

Re: Bracketology 4 Albums Edition: Round 1, Week 3

89 | Radiohead | In Rainbows (#12 all-time) 164 | The Smiths | The Smiths (#60) 202 | The Velvet Underground | The Velvet Underground (#235) 63 | The Clash | The Clash (#293) In Rainbows is incredible so no contest here, though The Smiths' debut is also great. And I've got to say I much prefer post-...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:51 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: EOY 2015 Predictions
Replies: 84
Views: 44642

Re: EOY 2015 Predictions

The Weeknd's were the only top 40 hits I enjoyed this year (granted, I don't listen to much of the top 40 these days). I wouldn't necessarily call his pop crossover a welcome change since his latest album was almost entirely filler, but his vocal delivery and his production crew certainly led to a f...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Tue Nov 24, 2015 6:23 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: EOY 2015 Predictions
Replies: 84
Views: 44642

Re: EOY 2015 Predictions

TPAB doesn't have much replay value in my opinion. I had the complete opposite experience. Each listen revealed new layers to the album and several listens in I'm still discovering more gems in the beats, the lyrics, and the nuance of K Dot's delivery. It has more replay value than most albums I've...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Mon Nov 23, 2015 3:27 pm
Forum: EOY 2015
Topic: EOY 2015 - Uncut (UK)
Replies: 2
Views: 9067

Re: EOY 2015 - Uncut (UK)

Wow. Looking at the placement of Have You in My Wilderness on the UK lists so far and the record store lists, it seems Julia Holter will be a force to be reckoned with during this EOY season. I thought she was an outside shot at top ten but maybe she should be a lock for top five.
by GucciLittlePiggy
Sat Nov 21, 2015 12:38 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Album Quiz #9 (now FINISHED)
Replies: 15
Views: 7610

Re: Album Quiz #9

16. Rusted Root - When I Woke
by GucciLittlePiggy
Fri Nov 20, 2015 10:09 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)
Replies: 231
Views: 113175

Re: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - David Bowie - Space Oddity 10 - Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman 11 - David Bowie - "Heroes" 12 - Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues 13 - Gnarls Barkley - Crazy 14 - The Mamas and the Papas - California Dreamin' 15 - The Clash - London Calling 16 - Th...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:23 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)
Replies: 231
Views: 113175

Re: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - 24 - 25 - 26 - 27 - 28 - 29 - 30 - 31 - 32 - 33 - 34 - 35 - 36 - 37 - 38 - The Byrds - Eight Miles High 39 - The Temptations - My Girl 40 - Radiohead - Paranoid Android 41 - The Byrds - Mr. Tamb...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)
Replies: 231
Views: 113175

Re: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)

145. Dionne Warwick - Walk On By 2. Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit 3. The Beatles - A Day in the Life 4. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations 8. The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever 9. Aretha Franklin - Respect 18. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows 21. The Clash - London Calling 26. David Bowie - &...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: EOY 2015 Predictions
Replies: 84
Views: 44642

Re: EOY 2015 Predicitions

I know this is a pretty stacked year, but I still see TPAB running away with number one. Upon the next update, I foresee it reaching the top 200, and it likely will be the only album this decade with a chance to topple MBDTF . And I really do enjoy Carrie & Lowell and expect it to finish second ...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Nov 18, 2015 2:42 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Bracketology 4 Albums Edition: Round 1, Week 2
Replies: 35
Views: 15286

Re: Bracketology 4 Albums Edition: Round 1, Week 2

This is all I can manage this week, and probably about as much as I'll be able to manage in the coming weeks as I've (happily) been spending most of my time tending to my newborn daughter. :romance-kisscheek: 204 | Kanye West | The College Dropout (#15 all-time) 38 | Massive Attack | Blue Lines (#28...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)
Replies: 231
Views: 113175

Re: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)

38. Little Richard - Tutti Frutti 2. Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit 3. The Beatles - A Day in the Life 4. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations 8. The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever 9. Aretha Franklin - Respect 18. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows 21. The Clash - London Calling 26. David Bowie - ...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Mon Nov 16, 2015 9:50 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)
Replies: 231
Views: 113175

Re: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)

99. Eddie Cochran - Summertime Blues 2. Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit 3. The Beatles - A Day in the Life 4. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations 8. The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever 9. Aretha Franklin - Respect 11. Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart 14. The Who - My Generation 15. Elvis P...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:51 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Album Quiz #7 (now FINISHED)
Replies: 12
Views: 8013

Re: Album Quiz #7

1. 3 Doors Down - The Better Life

So sad I know this! :oops:
by GucciLittlePiggy
Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:29 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Paris attacks
Replies: 48
Views: 19600

Re: Paris attacks

Really glad to hear our French forumers and friends are safe. And especially glad to hear people like nicolas's friend maintain such courage in the face of such a cowardly act. His is a mindset I admire deeply. Stay strong Paris.
by GucciLittlePiggy
Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:21 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)
Replies: 231
Views: 113175

Re: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)

Goodbye, "See Emily Play." Does anyone agree with that being the highest Pink Floyd song? Definitely not. Is there anyone who actually agrees this is among the top 100 and change songs of all time? It's a good song, but you won't find another song that has such a disproportionate amount o...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:34 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)
Replies: 231
Views: 113175

Re: Elimination Type Game: AM 200 Songs (2015 edition)

36. Ike and Tina Turner - River Deep - Mountain High 2. Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit 3. The Beatles - A Day in the Life 4. The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations 7. The Ronettes - Be My Baby 8. The Beatles - Strawberry Fields Forever 9. Aretha Franklin - Respect 10. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On 11....
by GucciLittlePiggy
Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:13 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Album Cover Quiz #3 (now FINISHED)
Replies: 6
Views: 5256

Re: Album Cover Quiz #3

13. John Mayer - Room for Squares
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:00 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Bracketology 4 Albums Edition: Round 1, Week 1
Replies: 39
Views: 19121

Re: Bracketology 4 Albums Edition: Round 1, Week 1

56 | My Bloody Valentine | Loveless (140) 210 | A Tribe Called Quest | The Low End Theory (344) 140 | The Allman Brothers Band | At Fillmore East 81 | Derek and The Dominos | Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs Neither Southern rock nor blues rock are among my favorite styles, hence why the bottom t...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Nov 11, 2015 2:29 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: EXTINCTION - 200 GREATEST ROCK SONGS
Replies: 348
Views: 220249

Re: EXTINCTION - 200 GREATEST ROCK SONGS

This looks interesting. Kinda like Random Rules. We could just use AM's top 200, 100, etc, or maybe even the AMF's top (insert number here) on our latest songs poll. And at the risk of seeming like a complete idiot, I must confess I didn't realize until just now that you must have some sort of carou...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:52 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Best Moderately Acclaimed Album of 2015
Replies: 6
Views: 4263

Re: Best Moderately Acclaimed Album of 2015

Last year the qualification criteria was that the album couldn't place in the top 50 in either OtisRedding's Megacritic chart or the AMF Megacritic chart, but given that Lana Del Rey's Ultraviolence (which I think is what we're talking about here being not "moderately acclaimed") ended up ...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:07 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Favorite Year in Music
Replies: 20
Views: 11864

Re: Favorite Year in Music

It fits with the "being 13-19" cliché but I actually knew very little of those albums before I was 20. Well, I'll say since I didn't really get into music until 2012 or so, none of the albums I listed for 2010 I heard when they were released. But anyway, based on what I think I know about...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:42 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Favorite Year in Music
Replies: 20
Views: 11864

Favorite Year in Music

I'm curious what everyone's favorite year in music history is. Personally, 2010 takes the cake. Not only does it feature my two favorite albums OAT, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Halcyon Digest , but also my numbers 14 ( High Violet ), 30 ( The Suburbs ), 46 ( This Is Happening ), 54 (Linkin...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:16 am
Forum: Poll creations
Topic: Favorite R.E.M. Songs
Replies: 1
Views: 18737

Re: Favorite R.E.M. Songs

If the update came before this poll, "Daysleeper" would be out in favor of "Country Feedback." I'm disappointed and surprised at the poor showing for "Driver 8". It's only received two votes, despite being, to my knowledge, a massive fan favorite. It's certainly one of ...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:05 am
Forum: Poll creations
Topic: Favorite Radiohead Songs
Replies: 9
Views: 30121

Re: Favorite Radiohead Songs

If this poll was presented after the update, the only difference would be the inclusion of "My Iron Lung" and the exclusion of "Nude". I think the former is better suited for a list of the top twenty Radiohead songs. Aside from being one of my favorite tracks off The Bends , it's...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Tue Nov 03, 2015 2:00 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: What's your favo(u)rite music genre?
Replies: 14
Views: 9270

Re: What's your favo(u)rite music genre?

This is a really tough question to answer, as I, like many others have mentioned, enjoy so many genres. I go through periods where I'm listening to a lot of a certain genre (currently I'm on a post-hardcore kick), but I guess the one genre that has been near the forefront of my listening through it ...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Mon Nov 02, 2015 2:02 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 6 - The Finals!
Replies: 32
Views: 13573

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 6 - The Finals!

Well, Stormcock is clearly quite the achievement. It sounds pretty far out there given the folk music of the time. I really enjoyed it. I didn't pick up much as far as the lyrics go, but that's because I was so enthralled by the instrumentation. I think I'd say "Me and My Woman" was the be...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Sat Oct 31, 2015 2:42 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unfinished acclaim - a new album tracks poll?
Replies: 14
Views: 8267

Re: Unfinished acclaim - a new album tracks poll?

So if we went through with this idea, would we allow the song to be from any album that's listed on AM, just albums that are ranked in the top 3000, or limit it to the highest ranked albums, like the top 500 or so? Personally, I prefer the last option; that way we are basically picking the best unac...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Thu Oct 29, 2015 12:33 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Unfinished acclaim - a new album tracks poll?
Replies: 14
Views: 8267

Re: Unfinished acclaim - a new album tracks poll?

I think this is a good idea, as I had been thinking about this very poll recently. It could shine a light on the gems that get lost beneath the classics. If I could find the time I'd participate.
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:31 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Errors in the 2015 Update
Replies: 538
Views: 375128

Re: Errors in the 2015 Update

According to RYM, the Gram Parsons song should just be "$1000 Wedding", eschewing the "dollar".
by GucciLittlePiggy
Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:09 am
Forum: Poll creations
Topic: Favorite Bruce Springsteen Songs
Replies: 0
Views: 16613

Favorite Bruce Springsteen Songs

Poll compiled with top twenty most acclaimed songs on AM.
by GucciLittlePiggy
Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:59 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AM Top 100 songs sorted by number of Spotify streams
Replies: 3
Views: 2909

Re: AM Top 100 songs sorted by number of Spotify streams

You can still find the number of streams for a particular song by rolling over the popularity meters.

99 Problems: 53,218,023
Jumpin' Jack Flash: 12,935,082
Heartbreak Hotel: 9,520,220
by GucciLittlePiggy
Thu Oct 15, 2015 11:42 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: GZA's Liquid Swords (ALBUM OF THE WEEK #5)
Replies: 15
Views: 9015

Re: GZA's Liquid Swords (ALBUM OF THE WEEK #5)

Number of listens: 4 1. Liquid Swords 2. Duel of the Iron Mic 11. Swordsman 3. Living in the World Today 7. 4th Chamber 4. Gold 5. Cold World 9. Hell's Wind Staff / Killah Hills 10304 12. I Gotcha Back 8. Shadowboxin' 10. Investigative Reports 6. Labels This album was a recent discovery of mine but ...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Tue Sep 22, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Idea for a new song topic
Replies: 9
Views: 5356

Re: Idea for a new song topic

I like this idea and I think consistent participation from myself and others will be easy since it's only one song to focus on per week.
by GucciLittlePiggy
Fri Sep 18, 2015 1:14 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Big Star's #1 Record (ALBUM OF THE WEEK #1)
Replies: 26
Views: 12016

Re: Big Star's #1 Record (ALBUM OF THE WEEK #1)

Number of listens: 4 4. Thirteen 2. The Ballad of El Goodo 11. Watch the Sunrise 1. Feel 3. In the Street 12. ST 100/6 8. My Life Is Right 7. When My Baby's Beside Me 5. Don't Lie to Me 9. Give Me Another Chance 6. The India Song 10. Try Again This was my first time listening to this album and was a...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Thu Sep 17, 2015 12:42 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Bracketology 4?
Replies: 17
Views: 9391

Bracketology 4?

Hey Listyguy, any plans for a new Bracketology? :D
by GucciLittlePiggy
Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:55 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Album of the Week
Replies: 90
Views: 51079

Re: Album of the Week

I had some of the thoughts Honorio had but I know this will be a lot of fun anyway. I'll join the Hip Hop/Soul and Pop/Rock groups, though my contribution to the former group will be almost all Hip Hop. I hope there are enough Soul music fans in that group to get those recommendations into the game.
by GucciLittlePiggy
Mon Sep 07, 2015 2:56 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Article about AM on Mentafloss
Replies: 9
Views: 6006

Re: Article about AM on Mentafloss

I liked the article. It didn't really say anything that regular visitors to the site wouldn't know but I did learn one thing. A newer "album or song will drop quickly if it doesn’t keep picking up accolades." I think this explains why the 2000s and 2010s didn't fare too well on the most re...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Favorite Song and Album of Each Decade
Replies: 27
Views: 16862

Re: Favorite Song and Album of Each Decade

I won't bother ranking anything before the 1960s, since I've listened to such a small amount from those decades. 1960s Odessey & Oracle by The Zombies "Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles 1970s Exile on Main St. by The Rolling Stones "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin...
by GucciLittlePiggy
Tue Sep 01, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 6 - Round 3.1
Replies: 27
Views: 13586

Re: Moderately Acclaimed Albums 6 - Round 3.1

1. The Waterboys - Fisherman’s Blues vs. Gorillaz - Demon Days
by GucciLittlePiggy
Tue Sep 01, 2015 10:38 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: The update is here!
Replies: 93
Views: 67061

Re: The update is here!

I'm not worried in the slightest at the dip for Yeezus. It's still a very young album and has ample time to rise up the ranks. I think the end-of-decade polls will do wonders for it, as the album, and Kanye himself, are not easy to forget.
by GucciLittlePiggy
Sat Aug 29, 2015 4:16 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AM Top 50 Artists Immortalized in Coins
Replies: 15
Views: 8116

Re: AM Top 50 Artists Immortalized in Coins

Listyguy wrote:
GucciLittlePiggy wrote:Like they'd ever make a coin with that Johnny Cash pic. :P

Love these though! Great job.
The Cash coin is one of my favorites. I love that picture.
I love the pic too. I just mean the U.S. Mint would never produce coins with Johnny Cash flicking Americans off.
by GucciLittlePiggy
Fri Aug 28, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AM Top 50 Artists Immortalized in Coins
Replies: 15
Views: 8116

Re: AM Top 50 Artists Immortalized in Coins

Like they'd ever make a coin with that Johnny Cash pic. :P

Love these though! Great job.
by GucciLittlePiggy
Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:29 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AM Top 50 Artists Immortalized in Coins
Replies: 15
Views: 8116

Re: AM Top 50 Artists Immortalized in Coins

Yeah, same issue here. Would love to see it as well!
by GucciLittlePiggy
Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:26 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Ten Album Stretch
Replies: 80
Views: 36455

Re: Ten Album Stretch

477. Sinéad O'Connor - I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got 46. Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life All of these, GLP, all of these! :music-guitarred: I've never been a big fan of "Nothing Compares 2 U" but the album is still on my list of things to listen to. Is the rest of it a lot lik...

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