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- Wed Feb 10, 2021 2:38 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees
- Replies: 63
- Views: 2878
Re: Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees
Here are the nominees, with their number of nominations and years of eligibility. (Hopefully the math is accurate.) NOTE : There were no new nominees in 2020, thus even though it's 26 years since the first Foo Fighters and Jay-Z records, it's still the acts' first year of eligibility. Carole King wa...
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:09 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Telerama (France) - The Ideal Discotheque: 900 Discs Discussed (1995)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11226
Re: Telerama (France) - The Ideal Discotheque: 900 Discs Discussed (1995)
From the 2019 post for Rock/Chanson, it has 1989 as the year for Like a Virgin- I gather it's supposed to be Like a Prayer? That, or the year is off.
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:31 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: HIPHOPGOLDENAGE - The Best 250 Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2287
Re: HIPHOPGOLDENAGE - The Best 250 Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time
Males dominate best-of lists, as we know, though this one looks even more lacking of female entries in the main list than others. At least that's how it looks?
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:41 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Fredrik Strage (Sweden) - The 500 Best Albums in the World (2020)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1978
Re: Fredrik Strage (Sweden) - The 500 Best Albums in the World (2020)
Three Madonna albums, and all in the top 150? My kinda guy.
Thanks for posting, Henrik.
At a glance, three entries looks to be the most for one act (Beatles, Björk and Kanye West also have three- not sure if there are others).

At a glance, three entries looks to be the most for one act (Beatles, Björk and Kanye West also have three- not sure if there are others).
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:13 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: Errors in the 2020 update
- Replies: 143
- Views: 32333
Re: Errors in the 2020 update
^Was just going to post that. 

- Mon Jan 18, 2021 3:52 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: New site update!
- Replies: 105
- Views: 22093
Re: New site update!
Thanks for all the work and dedication, Henrik. I have not been around as much as of late and did not see that was an update, though I will be digging in, for sure.
Hope you and the family (and everyone at AM) are well and safe during this challenging time.

- Fri Nov 27, 2020 4:06 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Iowa State Daily (US) - The 90 Essential Songs of the 90s (1999)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5533
Re: Iowa State Daily (US) - The 90 Essential Songs of the 90s (1999)
For being "indie," it has a few very-middle-of-the-road, mainstream songs listed.
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 4:03 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: SPIN (US): The 35 Best Songs of the Last 35 Years
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4325
Re: SPIN (US): The 35 Best Songs of the Last 35 Years
Sin also did a 5 Best Videos of the Last 35 years list. That one was credited to Spin Staff, unlike the songs list, which has a single writer. She does write "we" in the intro, though, for what it's worth.
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:05 am
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 edition)
- Replies: 128
- Views: 45672
Re: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 edition)
cregis- Immaculate notes that the album was engineered in Q sound, and in each individual song credit, it says "Mixed by Shep Pettibone and..." one of two other people. "Borderline" isn't far off of the hit version, which was used in the video; I prefer that one to the original album version. As for...
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 11:55 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Billboard Artist Lists
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12870
Re: Spreadsheet: Billboard Artist's Best Songs Lists
Billboard' posted a 100 Greatest Mariah Carey Songs. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9457661/mariah-carey-best-songs-top-100 100. “Forever” (1995) 99. “Didn’t Mean to Turn You On” (2001) 98. “Cruise Control,” feat. Damian Marley (2008) 97. “U Make Me Wanna,” Jadakiss feat. Mariah Care...
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:52 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: The Independent - The 40 best albums to listen to before you die
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8675
Re: The Independent - The 40 best albums to listen to before you die
Note that the title was altered to reflect the pandemic, as albums to listen to while in lockdown. 

- Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:01 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 edition)
- Replies: 128
- Views: 45672
Re: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 edition)
I meant to write 2012 in my last post- the 2 was missing at the end. :) cregis- of note is that the two most obvious remixes on Immaculate - "Like a Prayer" and "Express Yourself" - gained prominence when Madonna performed those version on the Blond Ambition tour. She also set a second version of th...
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:07 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 edition)
- Replies: 128
- Views: 45672
Re: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 edition)
i had forgotten that The Immaculate Collection had a notably higher placement in the 201 update. cregis- as for compilations: Note that there aren't that many on the list. Something like Immaculate is just such a force to be reckoned with, that it's ingrained in many's minds. It so defined its era, ...
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 2:37 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 edition)
- Replies: 128
- Views: 45672
Re: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 edition)
One thing top keep in mins is that, like the initial list, this featured a good number of voters (300-plus), so it's not just Rolling Stone contributors having their say.
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:03 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 edition)
- Replies: 128
- Views: 45672
Re: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 edition)
Thanks, Rocky. And Holden for posting the acts with the most entries. I did a "find" for Beatles, and must have missed a couple.
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:05 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 edition)
- Replies: 128
- Views: 45672
Re: Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020 edition)
Doing a quick scan, looks like Bob Dylan has the most entries (8; includes an album with The Band); the Beatles and Rolling Stones follow, with seven and six, respectively, followed by Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie and Led Zeppelin (five each). Among others with multiple entries, Stevie Wonder, Pri...
- Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:17 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Slant Magazine - The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5598
Re: Slant Magazine - The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time
Slant had published this list back in the 2000s, I think? Though this may be an updated one.
- Fri May 22, 2020 12:56 am
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Rolling Stone (U.S.): The 100 Greatest Debut Singles of All Time
- Replies: 64
- Views: 36888
Re: Rolling Stone (U.S.): The 100 Greatest Debut Singles of All Time
Britney Spears isn't regarded as one of the great artists of all time- though "...Baby..." was very impactful, and, is one of two notably acclaimed singles in her career. The song's also the epitome of the Max Martin sound at the time.
- Thu Apr 16, 2020 12:09 am
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Madonna at 60: Greatest Songs Lists
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13166
Updated Slant List
Slant has updated its list to her 82 Singles Ranked. https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/all-82-madonna-singles-ranked/ 82. “Revolver” 81. “Another Suitcase in Another Hall” 80. “Bitch I’m Madonna” 79. “Girl Gone Wild” 78. “You Must Love Me” 77. “Celebration” 76. “Give Me All Your Luvin’” 75. “4 Min...
- Sun Feb 16, 2020 1:08 pm
- Forum: EOY 2019
- Topic: EOY Songs: Sources
- Replies: 15
- Views: 25240
Re: EOY Songs: Sources
I inquired Village Voice via Twitter. Unfortunately, no Pazz & Jop poll this year. A shame, as it's been such a constant in the world of music criticism.
- Tue Oct 15, 2019 4:01 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: 2020 Rock & Roll HOF Nominees
- Replies: 78
- Views: 44355
Re: 2020 Rock & Roll HOF Nominees
Great to see Pat B. and Whitney H. among the nominees (Pat's hubby Neil G. is listed with her- yay). Here's my usual rundown of nominees, with their number of nominations and years that they've been eligible. Eight acts who have been eligible in previous years receive their first nod, with Notorious...
- Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:47 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Treble - The Top 150 Albums of the '70s
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12164
Re: Treble - The Top 150 Albums of the '70s
Bruno- noticed that, too. Also- no Donna Summer. Granted, the albums as a whole were never as revered as the singles.
- Fri Aug 16, 2019 11:41 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Madonna at 60: Greatest Songs Lists
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13166
Re: Madonna at 60: Greatest Songs Lists
Here's a new one, for her 61st birthday. :) Single-writer byline, though he uses "we," "us," etc. https://parade.com/897929/samuelmurrian/best-madonna-songs-ranked/ 100. “Bitch I’m Madonna” (Rebel Heart, 2015) 99. “Impressive Instant” (Music, 2000) 98. “Devil Wouldn’t Recognize You” (Hard Candy, 200...
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:20 pm
- Forum: EOY 2018
- Topic: EOY 2018: Village Voice Pazz and Jop Poll
- Replies: 2
- Views: 14598
Re: EOY 2018: Village Voice Pazz and Jop Poll
Nice to see Kacey Musgraves get so much critical love- liked her since hearing "Follow Your Arrow."
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 10:31 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: New site update in spring ... and then?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 42275
Re: New site update in spring ... and then?
You do what you feel is best for you, Henrik. We all appreciate the work and effort you've put into this site through the years. Whatever happens, after a couple of more updates, an archival site (and continuing forum) would be satisfying.
- Tue Oct 09, 2018 2:30 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: 2019 Nominees - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Replies: 77
- Views: 46703
Re: 2019 Nominees - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Here's the rundown of nominees, in terms of years they've been eligible and how many nominations they've had thus far: * The Cure- 16th year of eligibility; Second nomination * Def Leppard- 15th year of eligibility; First nomination * Devo- 17th year of eligibility; First nomination * Janet Jackson-...
- Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:05 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Summary of artist lists with 11-29 songs
- Replies: 19
- Views: 44930
Re: Summary of artist lists with 11-29 songs
Some Madonna lists: * Slant: 15 Greatest Madonna Non-Singles (2018 update) https://www.slantmagazine.com/house/article/15-greatest-madonna-non-singles * Standard/Go London: The 15 best Madonna songs to celebrate her 60th Birthday (2018) https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/music/the-15-best-madonna-...
- Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:59 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Madonna at 60: Greatest Songs Lists
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13166
Re: Madonna at 60: Greatest Songs Lists
Hot Press: Madonna at 60: Greatest Songs List https://www.hotpress.com/music/listen-60-madonnas-greatest-songs-22752274 60) Dance 2Night 59) Mother and Father 58) Rebel Heart 57) Falling Free 56) Nothing Fails 55) Gone 54) Oh Father 53) Masterpiece 52) Me Against The Music 51) Hanky Panky 50) Deeper...
- Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:44 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Pitchfork - The 200 Best Albums of the 1980s
- Replies: 43
- Views: 37003
Re: Pitchfork - The 200 Best Albums of the 1980s
This list definitely reads more mainstream-friendly, overall- not that there's anything wrong with that, as some of the most celebrated albums of all time are by mainstream acts.
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:56 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Madonna at 60: Greatest Songs Lists
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13166
The Guardian: Every One of Madonna's 78 singles Ranked
The EW writer expanded his initial list of 35 to 60; maybe will post that another time/ Meanwhile, here's one from The Guardian: The Guardian: Every One of Madonna's 78 singles Ranked https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/16/every-one-of-madonnas-78-singles-ranked 78. Hanky Panky (1990) 77. Hey...
- Wed Aug 15, 2018 8:09 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Madonna at 60: Greatest Songs Lists
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13166
Billboard: The 100 Greatest Madonna Songs: Critics' Picks
I thought Enertainment Weekly would do a 60 Greatest multi-critic list, but not long ago,it had that 35 Songs single-critic list, so we won't see one now. Billboard has done a 100 Greatest list, though. :-) https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/8469835/100-greatest-madonna-songs-list 100. "Ha...
- Fri Aug 03, 2018 1:10 am
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Madonna at 60: Greatest Songs Lists
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13166
Madonna at 60: Greatest Songs Lists
With the Queen of Pop turning 60 this month, I imagine there may be some more similar lists. https://www.slantmagazine.com/features/article/the-beat-goes-on-every-madonna-single-ranked Slant (USA): Every Madonna Single Ranked 78. “Revolver” 77. “Another Suitcase in Another Hall” 76. “Bitch I’m Madon...
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 12:03 am
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: AMF's Top 250 Women in Music
- Replies: 167
- Views: 67956
Re: AMF's Top 250 Women in Music
I didn't participate, dangit- maybe next year. Would Madonna have been bumped up with my No. 1 ranking? 

- Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:27 am
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone - The 98 Best Songs of 1998: Pop's Weirdest Year (2018)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7299
Re: Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone - The 98 Best Songs of 1998: Pop's Weirdest Year (2018)
Another year vs. year: Cher's "Believe" was released in October 1998, and hit the U.S. top 40 in early 1999 (on its way to the top). Compared to most other countries, though, the USA success came after, so I guess 1998 is OK for that one.
- Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:24 am
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: Vulture - Rock Hall Inductees Best to Worst
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6470
Re: Vulture - Rock Hall Inductees Best to Worst
As an FYI (not sure if it was posted here), a ranked list from cleveland.com:
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment ... defin.html
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment ... defin.html
- Fri Mar 16, 2018 2:55 am
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Cleveland.com: 250 Greatest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Songs (2018)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5079
Re: Cleveland.com: 250 Greatest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Songs (2018)
^As Bon Jovi is present, looks like he- or they- did. 

- Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:01 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Cleveland.com: 250 Greatest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Songs (2018)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5079
Cleveland.com: 250 Greatest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Songs (2018)
http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/03/250_greatest_songs_by_rock_rol.html Not sure if this is eligible. A single critic is credited, though he uses "we" several times in the introduction. No act allowed more than five songs. A mix of criteria for the selections. 250 Greatest Rock ...
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:11 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: Rock Hall of Fame Nominees for Class of 2018
- Replies: 76
- Views: 27948
Re: Rock Hall of Fame Nominees for Class of 2018
After Journey's induction last year, doesn't surprise me at all that Bon Jovi has been voted into the Hall. Never big critical favorites, but very popular, with mass appeal. Radiohead pretty much shot itself in the foot, at least in terms of first-year-eligible induction. Glad to see Nina Simon make...
- Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:37 am
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: It has happened! Really!!
- Replies: 132
- Views: 58442
Re: It has happened! Really!!
Much thanks, Henrik, and to those who have assisted and lent their time since the last update. As usual, lots to peruse and enjoy. I'm not going to start a new Summary thread in the Critics Lists forum just yet. I know stevie added a number of lists to the existing one, so it will be a matter of sif...
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 2:35 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: It has happened!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9602
Re: It has happened!
You crafty, sly, tricky devil, you.



- Thu Nov 09, 2017 8:41 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: Cleveland.com: Boldy ranking every Rock Hall inductee
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2230
Cleveland.com: Boldy ranking every Rock Hall inductee
Not sure any outlet has dared to do this prior. I didn't think the Rock Hall has said "success" is one of the measurements? (though, obviously, a good amount of inductees enjoyed decent commercial success) http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/11/rock_roll_hall_of_fame_a_defin.html R...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:15 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: WCBSFM - America's Top 101 Songs of the '60s/'70s/'80s
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3997
Re: WCBSFM - America's Top 101 Songs of the '60s/'70s/'80s
It may not be the biggest hits, but any list with, for instance, Journey doing that well... makes it questionable.
The band is now in the Rock Hall, but it took a number of years and critics never loved them.

- Fri Oct 13, 2017 7:19 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: When will the 2017 update come?
- Replies: 186
- Views: 96605
Re: When will the 2017 update come?
Amen. The update will come when it comes. We all appreciate- as we should- the amount of work and dedication Henrik (and others) put into the site.
- Fri Oct 13, 2017 7:07 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Entertainment Weekly - Ranking Madonna's 35 Best Singles (2017)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5753
Re: Entertainment Weekly - Ranking Madonna's 35 Best Singles (2017)
The other writer may not have said anywhere that they were his/her own picks, though. 

- Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:42 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Entertainment Weekly - Ranking Madonna's 35 Best Singles (2017)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5753
Re: Entertainment Weekly - Ranking Madonna's 35 Best Singles (2017)
What would such loophole be? 

- Mon Oct 09, 2017 1:52 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Entertainment Weekly - Ranking Madonna's 35 Best Singles (2017)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5753
Re: Entertainment Weekly - Ranking Madonna's 35 Best Singles (2017)
This is a single-critic's list, even though he says "EW." On his Twitter page, he wrote that he got to rank his favorites.
- Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:59 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: Rock Hall of Fame Nominees for Class of 2018
- Replies: 76
- Views: 27948
Re: Rock Hall of Fame Nominees for Class of 2018
bootsy- neither Whitney or Mariah have been huge critical favorites trough the years. But, neither were Journey, Neil Diamond, etc.- so, it may just take some time for them to get considered. While Mariah co-wrote most of her material, unlike Whitney, I still think the Hall would consider her first....
- Sat Sep 02, 2017 2:44 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: AM demographics poll 2017 - age of the members
- Replies: 44
- Views: 19014
Re: AM demographics poll 2017 - age of the members
A mid-decade birth; 1975
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:33 pm
- Forum: Critics' lists
- Topic: Slant Magazine - The 10 Best Albums of Each Year (1990-1999)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11018
Re: Slant Magazine - The 10 Best Albums of Each Year (1990-1999)
babydoll- don't forget the exquisite "Something to Remember," which later became the title track of her ballads compilation. I also quite like "More," and some of the other tracks are fun- but I wouldn't put it in contention as one of her best albums. At the time, it was definitely a left-field type...
- Thu Jun 08, 2017 2:53 pm
- Forum: Music, music, music...
- Topic: Olivia Newton-John: Appreciation
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11090
Re: Olivia Newton-John: Appreciation
The positive outlook is going strong- they rescheduled one of Olivia's concert dates to late September.