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by Blanco
Fri Jul 19, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

Pulp - Bar Italia (Brad) Led Zeppelin- In My Time of Dying (Mattceinicram) Bruce Springsteen- Tenth Avenue Freeze Out (Mattceinicram) Bob Dylan- Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues (Mattceinicram) The Hold Steady - You Can Make Him Like You (live - from A Positive Rage) (Brad) Photon Band - Here Come Some ...
by Blanco
Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

Michael Andrews & Gary Jules - Mad World (Chilton) Though I'm not a big Tears For Fears fan, I much prefer the original version of this song (and the other Chilton entries!). :o Nooooooooooooooooooo :'( sniff I'm so sad, that I think I'll listen Mad World by Gary Ju... Oh, I remembered! Noooooo...
by Blanco
Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:39 am
Forum: EOY other/various
Topic: ✂️ EOY 2004 / EOY 2005 Albums and more - La Mosca (Mexico)
Replies: 0
Views: 4259

✂️ EOY 2004 / EOY 2005 Albums and more - La Mosca (Mexico)

Diez Años, 10 Discos (Ten Years, 10 Albums) Best of 1994 - 2003 (One album per year) Nine Inch Nails – The Downward Spiral (1994) Smashing Punpkins – Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness (1995) Beck – Odelay (1996) Radiohead – OK Computer (1997) Air – Moon Safari (1998) Tom Waits – Mule Variation...
by Blanco
Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:06 am
Forum: ALL TIME
Topic: La Mosca: Los Cien Mejores Discos
Replies: 0
Views: 3963

La Mosca: Los Cien Mejores Discos

To celebrate the 100th edition of La Mosca, the magazine created a list called " Los Cien Mejores Discos (Que Usted Jamás Ha Escuchado) " which in English translates as " The 100 Best Albums (That You Never Have Listened) ". http://img2.mlstatic.com/la-mosca-en-la-pared-edicion-1...
by Blanco
Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:14 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

Sweepstakes Ron wrote:I may even submit my own songs into the list.
That would be great! :)
by Blanco
Tue Jul 16, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

I also prefer slow but sure.
by Blanco
Tue Jul 16, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

Ok Brad. And yes, I also feel sorry that there is not a lot of participation, the idea of the game is great. Bob Dylan- Tombstone Blues (Nick) Led Zeppelin- In My Time of Dying (Mattceinicram) Bruce Springsteen- Tenth Avenue Freeze Out (Mattceinicram) The White Stripes- The Air Near My Fingers (Matt...
by Blanco
Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:53 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

Kanye West- Can't Tell Me Nothing (Nick) Elvis Presley- I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry Over You (Mattceinicram) Led Zeppelin- In My Time of Dying (Mattceinicram) Bruce Springsteen- Tenth Avenue Freeze Out (Mattceinicram) The White Stripes- The Air Near My Fingers (Mattceinicram) Bob Dylan- Just L...
by Blanco
Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:13 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

Kendrick Lamar- Poetic Justice (Nick) The Flaming Lips - Race For The Prize (acroamor) The Velvet Underground - I'll Be Your Mirror (1969 Velvet Underground Live version) (acroamor) Elvis Presley- I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry Over You (Mattceinicram) Led Zeppelin- In My Time of Dying (Mattceini...
by Blanco
Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:06 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

I think that five random songs are very few, and could more easily generate a trend against any player. In four days any of us could end up choosing the final song of another player. And choosing two songs a day, well, we would end quickly, yes. But I do not think the end result would be the songs t...
by Blanco
Fri Jul 12, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead - Another Morning Stoner (Nassim) The Flaming Lips - Race For The Prize (acroamor) Jefferson Starship - Later On (acroamor) Schoolboy Q - Raymond 1969 (acroamor) The Velvet Underground - I'll Be Your Mirror (1969 Velvet Underground Live version) (acroamor) ...
by Blanco
Thu Jul 11, 2013 5:46 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

Oh, I'm sorry Nassim! If it's any consolation, the songs on your list are very good! I can not pick any of those yet. Van Morrison - When Will I Ever Learn to Live in God (Greg) The Flaming Lips - Race For The Prize (acroamor) Jefferson Starship - Later On (acroamor) Schoolboy Q - Raymond 1969 (acro...
by Blanco
Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:27 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Concerts you have coming up
Replies: 378
Views: 731668

Re: Concerts you have coming up

alt-J will play here in a few weeks, and Beach House in September, too. In addition, there will be a festival in October with some bands that I like a lot, like The xx, M.I.A, Blondie, and Dinosaur Jr. on the first day, and Queens Of The Stone Age, Arctic Monkeys, Sigur Rós, The Breeders, Stereophon...
by Blanco
Mon Jul 08, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

UGK (featuring OutKast)- International Player's Anthem (I Choose You) This game is getting better and better! The Flaming Lips - Race For The Prize (acroamor) Jefferson Starship - Later On (acroamor) Schoolboy Q - Raymond 1969 (acroamor) Don McLean - Vincent (Starry Starry Night) (acroamor) The Vel...
by Blanco
Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Eligible sources...
Replies: 14
Views: 12022

Re: Eligible sources...

If it's genre lists or lists like "best love songs" I won't include them. What you say about the genres is for those lists created by general media, but not for the specialized magazines in that genre, right? These are accepted? I'm sorry, I'm a little confused. Well, I was going to write...
by Blanco
Sun Jul 07, 2013 5:25 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Song List Special #5: Honorio
Replies: 25
Views: 17734

Re: Song List Special #5: Honorio

In the US, we keep on hearing nightmarish stories about certain cities in Mexico, including Mexico City. My guess is that if you know someone that keeps you out of harm's way, Mexico City is a lot of fun and reasonably safe. If it's not so safe, please describe what precautions a tourist visiting M...
by Blanco
Sun Jul 07, 2013 5:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Visiting Mexico: Safety
Replies: 2
Views: 6874

Visiting Mexico: Safety

On a different topic, (Here: http://www.acclaimedmusic.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=13362#p13362 ) Henry asked me the following: In the US, we keep on hearing nightmarish stories about certain cities in Mexico, including Mexico City. My guess is that if you know someone that keeps you out of harm's wa...
by Blanco
Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:41 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

Hmmm - did I mention everybody is invited to play? Whether you submitted a list or not? Maybe if you edit the instructions and put this in big letters. Or something to draw attention to those who are just starting to read the topic? I too am in trouble finding songs that I do not like! AM'ers of th...
by Blanco
Fri Jul 05, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Elimination!
Replies: 121
Views: 70771

Re: Random Rules July - Elimination!

Coldplay- Life in Technicolor II (Nick) Although part of Prospekt's March, I have understood that was recorded at the Viva La Vida sessions. I'm glad that has not been on that album at the end. A song about a car crash in an album whose title is inspired by Frida Kahlo is not nice. Oh, and the riff...
by Blanco
Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Eligible sources...
Replies: 14
Views: 12022

Re: Eligible sources...

Well, the only ones I have in mind now are those cited above, made ​​by Reactor, compiled in: http://conteoreactor.blogspot.mx I think they are: 6 EOY lists from 2005 to 2010 and a list of "The 106 Best Songs Of Mexican Rock From The Last 20 Years." Although this radio station focuses on r...
by Blanco
Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Eligible sources...
Replies: 14
Views: 12022

Re: Eligible sources...

Thanks for replying, you've been very kind. As soon as I can, I'll upload lists, then! Thank you.
by Blanco
Thu Jul 04, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Eligible sources...
Replies: 14
Views: 12022

Re: Eligible sources...

I do not know if it is posted elsewhere, (at least I have not found it.) but Henrik, could you please tell me what are the requirements for a list to be added to AM? Is there exact requirements? I would greatly appreciate it. I wanted to upload some lists, but do not know if I should just upload the...
by Blanco
Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:46 am
Forum: Mexico
Topic: ✅ 50×50 Paseo del Rock Mexicano (Mexico) - Las 50 (...)
Replies: 0
Views: 5234

✅ 50×50 Paseo del Rock Mexicano (Mexico) - Las 50 (...)

50×50 Paseo del Rock Mexicano (Mexico) - Las 50 Canciones Más Representativas Del Rock Mexicano (2006) http://musikislife.net/las-50-canciones-mas-representativas-del-rock-mexicano/ In 2006, the Mexican equivalent to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame built a park with 50 plates containing the names of...
by Blanco
Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:44 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules July - Submissions
Replies: 11
Views: 7722

Re: Random Rules July - Submissions

My computer apparently died, and there's all my music library. I hope to fix it, but in the meantime I'll have to play with the music that I have on my phone. I feel like I'm cheating for that, because I have not much music on my phone. Anyway, if I can fix my computer before starting the game, I'll...
by Blanco
Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:49 am
Forum: Latin American & Spanish language
Topic: Rolling Stone (US) - The Best Latin-American Rock Albums (Top 10 2012, Top 50 2023)
Replies: 13
Views: 8217

Re: The 10 Greatest Latin Rock Albums of All Time

Diantres, what does Julieta Venegas there? Otherwise, I like this list. Although 10 are very few! I agree with you about Clandestino, that album deserves to be among the best.
by Blanco
Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:02 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Comparing the new update
Replies: 30
Views: 25616

Re: Comparing the new update

Nassim wrote:Ritchie Valens' La Bamba no longer is the highest ranked song not in English
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by Blanco
Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Song List Special : Nicolas
Replies: 28
Views: 18653

Re: Song List Special : Nicolas

Buena Vista Social Club - El Cuarto de Tula I definitely need to dig deeper into the music of Buena Vista Social Club, since every time I hear anything by them, I always love it. There’s a magical quality to their music that’s difficult to define. If there’s a specific album of theirs that you thin...
by Blanco
Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:46 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules Monday Returns!
Replies: 60
Views: 40519

Re: Random Rules Monday Returns!

of course lists are always encouraged here. Oh, great! So I can put songs today :D I like this because if I focus my attention randomly in different parts of my own tastes, I even get to know me better. Lets start: 1. Las Ultrasónicas - Quiero Ser Tu Perra (Ok, I was not expecting that! Hahahaha An...
by Blanco
Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:59 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules Monday Returns!
Replies: 60
Views: 40519

Re: Random Rules Monday Returns!

Sounds good to me. In fact, it sounds so good, that I think that 10 participants are very few. It's the only "but" that I find. Although who knows, maybe i'm wrong.
by Blanco
Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:46 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Errors in the June 2013 update
Replies: 176
Views: 125577

Re: Errors in the June 2013 update

I do not know if it is normal or should I mention it, but the links from both 2012 albums and songs spreadsheets are broken. I think you've made the same discovery as I did earlier today. I corrected it but you probably need to reload the "year lists" page. Oh, great! Thank you. It works ...
by Blanco
Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Errors in the June 2013 update
Replies: 176
Views: 125577

Re: Errors in the June 2013 update

I do not know if it is normal or should I mention it, but the links from both 2012 albums and songs spreadsheets are broken. Also, some of the errors that I had found in the EOY songs spreadsheet from 2012 (here: http://www.acclaimedmusic.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=11070#p11070 ) are kept in this up...
by Blanco
Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:30 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Comparing the new update
Replies: 30
Views: 25616

Re: Comparing the new update

Other lists I wanted to do, focusing on the top 200 artists: New Artist entries in the Top 200: (Previous rank / Current rank / Name) ----- 153 Frank Ocean 245 158 Grizzly Bear 273 163 The National 421 171 Bon Iver 222 193 Serge Gainsbourg 219 194 Billie Holiday 201 196 Van Halen 205 197 Green Day 2...
by Blanco
Mon Jun 24, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Acclaimed Books
Replies: 4
Views: 4429

Re: Acclaimed Books

I looked for similar sites and have not found one that achieves what AM does with music, for example. I think that with enough work and global lists and data, it is possible to achieve a good quality list. We just need to take the first step. Who knows, maybe one of us. Anyone? :D
by Blanco
Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:36 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Pandora and the music genome project
Replies: 9
Views: 9726

Re: Pandora and the music genome project

I understand your point of view. For me anyway I can not access Pandora. It's only for listeners who are not outside the U.S., Australia and New Zealand. Forced to restrict access to its service to other countries helps them lose popularity and moral and financial support, I guess. Anyway, maybe I c...
by Blanco
Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Comparing the new update
Replies: 30
Views: 25616

Re: Comparing the new update

Artists who decreased most in the rankings between the previous list and this one, and how many positions they decreased: -283 Mastodon -250 Loretta Lynn -244 George Jones -222 Muse -221 Nina Simone -196 Jimmie Rodgers -196 Travis -194 Noir Désir -190 The Raconteurs -186 Devendra Banhart -180 Commo...
by Blanco
Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Comparing the new update
Replies: 30
Views: 25616

Re: Comparing the new update

Artists who increased more his position in the rankings between the previous list and this one, and how many positions they increased: +386 Fiona Apple +343 Gil Scott-Heron +271 Robyn +264 Girls +255 Deerhunter +251 Henry Mancini +250 Bon Iver +233 Dinah Washington +227 Donovan +214 M83 +213 Slade ...
by Blanco
Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Comparing the new update
Replies: 30
Views: 25616

Re: Comparing the new update

Artists no longer listed among the top 1000, and his old position in the ranking: 741 The Dandy Warhols 768 They Might Be Giants 772 Ol' Dirty Bastard 799 Norah Jones 843 The Good, the Bad and the Queen 867 Broadcast 871 Ricardo Villalobos 873 Fingers Inc. 877 Merle Haggard 887 Matthew Sweet 894 Dr...
by Blanco
Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Comparing the new update
Replies: 30
Views: 25616

Re: Comparing the new update

New artists on the top 1000 list and their positions in the ranking: 153 Frank Ocean 267 Beach House 302 Janelle Monáe 357 Big Boi 371 Caribou/Manitoba 375 Tame Impala 380 Grimes 388 James Blake 411 Japandroids 460 Swans 461 Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti 484 Flying Lotus 494 Kendrick Lamar 518 St. ...
by Blanco
Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:00 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Comparing the new update
Replies: 30
Views: 25616

Comparing the new update

As you already know, Henrik already updated all the Acclaimed Music lists. Thank you, Henrik. He has also made a list comparing the differences in the positions that each artist received between the update and the last version here: http://www.acclaimedmusic.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=13087#p13087 A...
by Blanco
Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:35 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: June update
Replies: 134
Views: 101281

Re: June update

Thank You Henrik! :D
by Blanco
Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:13 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Okay
Replies: 82
Views: 60349

Re: Okay

From what I can understand, classical music isn't even allowed in the rankings, right? I tend to believe that Acclaimed Music specializes only in contemporary music regardless of their genre. And how to know what is "contemporary music"? It is music that can be recorded and distributed. T...
by Blanco
Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Songs / Albums out of AM
Replies: 30
Views: 22555

Re: Songs / Albums out of AM

Santana - Europa
by Blanco
Tue Jun 11, 2013 5:58 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: What song do you have on repeat right now?
Replies: 82
Views: 58725

Re: Which song do you have on repeat right now?

yes yes yes yes yes yes yes YES YES YES! This topic is all-important in the world. We are all like that, all the time! Sometimes one repeat a few songs for an hour or two, some a full day, others last a week and so... Always personal seasons. Today: Goran Bregovic - Mesecina and Joaquín Sabina - Y ...
by Blanco
Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Song List Special #5: Honorio
Replies: 25
Views: 17734

Re: Song List Special #5: Honorio

I studied for a semester in Mexico and it turned out to be one of the highlights of my entire life. I would love to hear the story behind that semester. If you ever go back to Mexico, or anyone on this forums decide to visit the country, remember that in Mexico City you already have a friend: me. :...
by Blanco
Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Random Rules Monday Returns!
Replies: 60
Views: 40519

Re: Random Rules Monday Returns!

In a parallel world, today is Monday. Ok, ok. Today is not Monday, until tomorrow. But here is my list: 1. Zoé - No Me Destruyas 2. Jeff Buckley - Calling You 3. Manu Chao - Welcome to Tijuana 4. Gorillaz - Re-Hash 5. Louis Armstrong - What's New 6. TNGHT - Higher Ground 7. Jarabe de Palo - Te Miro ...
by Blanco
Sun Jun 09, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Okay
Replies: 82
Views: 60349

Re: Okay

I only regret not being able to use my gifs. :(

Anyway ... A picture is worth a thousand words, and I think this picture sums up the conclusion of this whole situation:

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Changing the subject,
Congratulations to Moonbeam and Nicolas!
by Blanco
Sun Jun 09, 2013 5:21 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Another elimination game- Rolling Stone greatest artists
Replies: 220
Views: 151332

Re: Another elimination game- Rolling Stone greatest artists

92. Guns N' Roses 1. The Beatles 3. Elvis Presley 4. The Rolling Stones 5. Chuck Berry 7. James Brown 8. Little Richard 9. Aretha Franklin 10. Ray Charles 11. Bob Marley 12. The Beach Boys 13. Buddy Holly 14. Led Zeppelin 15. Stevie Wonder 16. Sam Cooke 17. Muddy Waters 18. Marvin Gaye 20. Bo Diddle...
by Blanco
Fri Jun 07, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Another elimination game- Rolling Stone greatest artists
Replies: 220
Views: 151332

Re: Another elimination game- Rolling Stone greatest artists

Beyoncé 1. The Beatles 3. Elvis Presley 4. The Rolling Stones 5. Chuck Berry 6. Jimi Hendrix 7. James Brown 8. Little Richard 9. Aretha Franklin 10. Ray Charles 11. Bob Marley 12. The Beach Boys 13. Buddy Holly 14. Led Zeppelin 15. Stevie Wonder 16. Sam Cooke 17. Muddy Waters 18. Marvin Gaye 20. Bo...
by Blanco
Fri Jun 07, 2013 4:30 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: EXTINCTION - 200 Greatest Artists
Replies: 84
Views: 65884

Re: EXTINCTION - 200 Greatest Artists

Hey SavoyBG, I usually do not say what I'm about to say, but I could not help it. Anyway I do not think you care much, but see, this game really seems like a very good idea (Thanks Henrik). It's fun, and you learn not only music, but also why the judgment of others. The problem is that from my persp...
by Blanco
Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:31 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: What was #1 on the day you were born?
Replies: 33
Views: 23169

Re: What was #1 on the day you were born?

UK: The Fly - U2
US: Romantic - Karyn White
AUS: Rush - Big Audio Dynamite
CA: Can't Stop This Thing We Started - Bryan Adams
GER: (Everything I Do) I Do It for You - Bryan Adams

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