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by Maschine_Man
Sun Apr 03, 2016 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AMF Top 100 TV Series of All Time
Replies: 11
Views: 25185

Re: AMF Top 100 TV Series of All Time

Only 10! How will I decide on only 10! :o
by Maschine_Man
Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:18 pm
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: AMF Top 250 Films of All Time (2016 edition)
Replies: 174
Views: 106854

Re: AMF Top 250 Films of All Time (2016 edition)

But based on what I know about it, it reaaaaaaaaaaally doesn't seem like it would be that good of a movie. I know, I know, I have to check it out. But I'm curious to see why the forumers who love it love it. I guess love for this film has less to do with any particular technicalities and more with ...
by Maschine_Man
Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: What's your Top 5 Albums of 2000s?
Replies: 38
Views: 25292

Re: What's your Top 5 Albums of 2000s?

1. The White Stripes - Elephant
2. The White Stripes - Get Behind Me Satan
3. Goldfrapp - Supernature
4. Gorillaz - Demon Days
5. The Kills - Midnight Boom
by Maschine_Man
Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Death of the Author
Replies: 42
Views: 24080

Re: The Death of the Author

In the end, the artist must be capable of directing his audience's mind. I think if we all watch Annie Hall together, with the same attention, scene for scene we will more or less come up with similar interpretations. This is something I've even tried for a few movies. Hence my claim that art is ob...
by Maschine_Man
Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:53 am
Forum: REGULARLY UPDATED LISTS
Topic: New entries to the National Recording Registry for 2015 (2016)
Replies: 7
Views: 5719

Re: New entries to the National Recording Registry for 2015 (2016)

They're both pop culture icons in America. Without the iconic recordings of those two, I honestly doubt rock music would be the same. Yeah, this is why I assumed they were included in the list. At the same time, if another country starts a registry like this, will they have to include these acts al...
by Maschine_Man
Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:48 am
Forum: REGULARLY UPDATED LISTS
Topic: New entries to the National Recording Registry for 2015 (2016)
Replies: 7
Views: 5719

Re: New entries to the National Recording Registry for 2015 (2016)

I'm glad they don't let (m)any duplicates to be included to be honest, at least for a while longer. It allows the chance for a decent slice of American audio history to be preserved, not just a collection of recordings by the same popular acts. And while I get why The Beatles (and other internationa...
by Maschine_Man
Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Death of the Author
Replies: 42
Views: 24080

Re: The Death of the Author

Nick's just gone and hammered every head of every nail that I could ever really think to hit! Fantastic post. I'm very much on the side of the author being alive, but that's just the way I like think about things. I believe Art is a reflection of the time and place it was created; and I'm most impre...
by Maschine_Man
Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:15 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: POLL: Timeframe for 2016 AMF Artist Poll?
Replies: 16
Views: 10305

Re: POLL: Timeframe for 2016 AMF Artist Poll?

I said 2 months because I pretty much have mine all wrapped up. But at the same time, it doesn't really matter because now it's done I can just post it whenever the poll is set up. 3 months sounds like a decent amount of time.
by Maschine_Man
Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:12 pm
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: AMF Top 250 Films of All Time (2016 edition)
Replies: 174
Views: 106854

Re: AMF Top 250 Films of All Time (2016 edition)

I'm posting this again, not wanting to ignite anything, but because I sat on that Liar Liar gif for days, waiting for the right time to post it. Yawn. https://i.imgur.com/H23hMbYh.jpg I feel kinda bad, because I expected it to be in a higher position, and with a bunch of gushing quotes. At the same ...
by Maschine_Man
Thu Mar 24, 2016 2:13 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: All Time Artists Poll: Any Takers?
Replies: 22
Views: 11546

Re: All Time Artists Poll: Any Takers?

I have been working on a formula that gets my Top 10 looking nice, then just assuming the rest will be okay. I put in live performance to help people like Courtney Barnett, considering I have made the effort to see her 5 times should be worth something. Rank = (TA*377 - TAP) + (SA*20 + SB*10 + SC*5)...
by Maschine_Man
Thu Mar 24, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: Should AcclaimedMusic have a poll for the best TV shows of all time?
Replies: 9
Views: 7662

Re: Should AcclaimedMusic have a poll for the best TV shows of all time?

What about game shows, reality, talk shows and talent shows (I doubt that those wouldn't succeed in this poll anyway but should they be ineligible at first hand) Are you implying that I Love New York , the spin off of Flavor of Love , which was the spin off of Strange Love , which was the spin off ...
by Maschine_Man
Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF Chart Week 12 2016
Replies: 10
Views: 8589

Re: AMF Chart Week 12 2016

I have been really bad the last few weeks with voting in this, glad to see Drone Bomb Me in the running!

I nominate Bat For Lashes - In God's House!
by Maschine_Man
Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Albums of 2016
Replies: 254
Views: 161607

Re: Albums of 2016

I raved about Damien Jurado's last album Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son , and was disappointed when it dropped from all mention by the end of the year. I re-visited it, and it's preceding album Maraqopa , in anticipation and both remain absolutely fantastic albums. Brothers... in particular...
by Maschine_Man
Fri Mar 18, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: Rank the tracks
Topic: Rank the Tracks: Prince's Sign 'O' the Times
Replies: 29
Views: 42120

Re: Rank the Tracks: Prince's Sign 'O' the Times

Not that the quality ever really fails on this record, but I feel like the second half doesn't quite live up to that first run of songs. 01 | It 02 | Starfish and Coffee 03 | Sign 'O' the Times 04 | Housequake 05 | U Got the Look 06 | Play in the Sunshine 07 | Hot Thing 08 | I Could Never Take the P...
by Maschine_Man
Thu Mar 17, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Upcoming Polls
Replies: 10
Views: 6069

Re: Upcoming Polls

I have thought about doing a thorough Music Video Poll in the past, mainly because I want to work on my list and get new discoveries. My thought was to do decade blocks each month for 5 months. Using the month to explore the decade and discover new videos. Then using the top of each decade, create a...
by Maschine_Man
Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:57 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Songs 2016
Replies: 75
Views: 48663

Re: Songs 2016

(Of All Time)

hahaha! That would be quite an ambitious task for one year.
by Maschine_Man
Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: Films of the 2000s: 2005 (2016 edition)
Replies: 16
Views: 12580

Re: Films of the 2000s: 2005 (2016 edition)

Wow Petri! I just checked and I think the most films I have seen in one year is 70. I have a small watch list from 2005 that I need to attend to, so I might change my list. Not many in my Top 100 this year, just the first two. Robots is a criminally under-rated kids animation which talked about plan...
by Maschine_Man
Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:34 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Songs 2016
Replies: 75
Views: 48663

Re: Songs 2016

Just started my Songs of 2016 Spreadsheet! This is a rough look at songs that will have a good shot of appearing in my Top 1000 by the end of the year. Santigold leads the pack with a song that makes me feel so happy and bubbly each time I hear it. You know what, I too, am pretty major and I need to...
by Maschine_Man
Mon Mar 14, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Concerts you have coming up
Replies: 372
Views: 669896

Re: Concerts you have coming up

I have Grimes coming up this week! Very excited :music-listening: She went off! I would recommend seeing her! (and to take a bottle of water to keep hydrated!) The show was very fast, loud and filled with her hits. She did a Russian version of SCREAM which was interesting. She also didn't do an enc...
by Maschine_Man
Sat Mar 12, 2016 8:38 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Almost finished with the top 1000 albums!
Replies: 35
Views: 15644

Re: Almost finished with the top 1000 albums!

Congratulations Bleu! I don't know how people can listen to so much, I'm a little bit jealous! It takes me forever to listen to an album. I would say I need at least 5/6 listens before I could get an idea of how I really feel about it. Then another 4 before I can really rank each of the songs on the...
by Maschine_Man
Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:52 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF All-Time Film Poll (Submissions closed)
Replies: 40
Views: 19321

Re: AMF All-Time Film Poll

Nick wrote: I've accepted that I probably won't be able to watch any more movies, so at this point I'm just writing comments. I will definitely submit a list though.
Same situation. I have the next three days off so it's going to be done by Monday night.
by Maschine_Man
Thu Mar 10, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Is the Album Review Dead?
Replies: 12
Views: 7203

Re: Is the Album Review Dead?

What will become of music review-reviewers? I don't think I have ever really paid attention to reviewers of any kind (film, food or travel) but I'm sure I have been influenced by them (directly or indirectly). It's hard to feel sorry for an industry which seems inherently class based, but the alter...
by Maschine_Man
Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:43 pm
Forum: Rank the tracks
Topic: Rank the Tracks: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Replies: 61
Views: 63180

Re: Rank the Tracks: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

I remember the first time I listened to Sgt. Peppers, I had been moving through the Beatles discography in order, I loved it so much I didn't get further into it for another 7 months (which is a shame because MMT is excellent). I hadn't listened to Pepper's for a while, and it's shine is starting to...
by Maschine_Man
Mon Mar 07, 2016 5:21 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo"
Replies: 152
Views: 88470

Re: Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo"

I thought I would never set foot in this thread again... http://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/story_medium/public/thumbnails/image/2016/03/07/10/wolves.jpg http://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/story_medium/public/thumbnails/image/2016/03/07/10/wolves3.jpg (still taken fro...
by Maschine_Man
Sun Mar 06, 2016 1:24 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Concerts you have coming up
Replies: 372
Views: 669896

Re: Concerts you have coming up

I haven't been to a non-festival concert in ages, but I'm very pleased with my recent purchase of Grimes tickets in L.A. for April (alongside Christine and the Queens) :music-listening: I have Grimes coming up this week! Very excited :music-listening: I was at work when Kills tickets went on sale, ...
by Maschine_Man
Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Best of the B-Sides: Round 1 Week 3 tiebreaker
Replies: 1
Views: 1836

Re: Best of the B-Sides: Round 1 Week 3 tiebreaker

I haven't made the time for the B-sides poll for a while, I'm afraid, however I can help with a tie break!

"Quicksand"
by Maschine_Man
Tue Mar 01, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Albums of 2016
Replies: 254
Views: 161607

Re: Albums of 2016

I really like the way the repeated words in the chorus sounds like they are being sung by someone who has had an exhausting day at work. There is something about the slightly silly and deliriousness about it that I connect with. I also really like the verses, especially the first, Drake doesn't comp...
by Maschine_Man
Tue Mar 01, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Albums of 2016
Replies: 254
Views: 161607

Re: Albums of 2016

I'm starting to spend Jan and Feb as movie watching months, so albums have been a bit thin this year. I have put my favorite tracks in brackets if you wanted a taste of the album. David Bowie - Blackstar - Beautiful. ( Girl Loves Me, Blackstar ) Emma Pollock - In Search Of Harperfield - This album b...
by Maschine_Man
Tue Mar 01, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: Films of the 2000s: 2004 (2016 edition)
Replies: 25
Views: 17836

Re: Films of the 2000s: 2004 (2016 edition)

By far the best year for film in both the 2000s and all time, 10 in my Top 101! It's kinda weird to see all of these together because the only thing they have in common is a very distinctive visual style. 1. Howl's Moving Castle 2. Kung Fu Hustle 3. Primer 4. Kill Bill: Vol. 2 5. Final Cut, The 6. I...
by Maschine_Man
Mon Feb 22, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Kesha
Replies: 6
Views: 4364

Re: Kesha

From what I understand she can work with other people, but is tied to Sony (or the sub-label) for 6 more albums. Which shouldn't be an acceptable contact length for any musician, especially a pop musician. Between this and the claims of harassment it's no surprise that she wants out of the contract....
by Maschine_Man
Sun Feb 21, 2016 11:11 pm
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: AMF All-Time Film Project: List Submissions
Replies: 28
Views: 16806

Re: AMF All-Time Film Project: List Submissions

:character-beavisbutthead:

I started working the comments for my films. Would it be okay to include the formats for the forum (italics and bold, nothing more)?
by Maschine_Man
Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:47 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: TOP 10 Rock Albums
Replies: 21
Views: 13218

Re: TOP 10 Rock Albums

No jazz or classical would be my top 10 and that's boring. I also limited to one album and artist, because you don't all need to be reminded of my love of The White Stripes. 1. The White Stripes - Elephant 2. Pixies - Doolittle 3. The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come 4. David Bowie - The Rise And ...
by Maschine_Man
Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:46 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: AMF All-Time Film Poll (Submissions closed)
Replies: 40
Views: 19321

Re: AMF All-Time Film Poll

I have a list, I'm just trying to catch a few more before I submit!
by Maschine_Man
Thu Feb 18, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo"
Replies: 152
Views: 88470

Re: Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo"

Only if it grows on people over time, which we have to wait and see. I can see the opposite happening, the whole release has been botched and exhausting. For example, the new leaks, is the end even in sight? It seems the album could go through several major changes by March, people have to get sick...
by Maschine_Man
Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo"
Replies: 152
Views: 88470

Re: Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo"

People are liking this? I'm very underwhelmed to be honest. I'm up to Freestyle 4 and have not been impressed by much, the Goldfrapp sample in this song is the highlight so far. Mainly because I think Felt Mountain (and Goldfrapp in general) needs more recognition. Maybe Kanye picked up the LP at th...
by Maschine_Man
Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:36 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Taylor Swift Winning Grammy Album of the Year Award
Replies: 14
Views: 8642

Re: Taylor Swift Winning Grammy Album of the Year Award

Lady Gaga's Bowie tribute. I agree with everything you said. I was kinda excited for it because the Sound Of Music tribute she did las year was fantastic. It surprised me it was so intricate (messy) due to the short time frame they had to prepare. Like you said, it needed something simple (thinking...
by Maschine_Man
Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:11 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: The day Beyoncé turned black
Replies: 21
Views: 11490

Re: The day Beyoncé turned black

BleuPanda wrote: What did Beyonce do to deserve Kanye and political derailment?
People found out she was black :whistle:
by Maschine_Man
Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:16 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Best Moderately Acclaimed Album of 2015: RESULTS
Replies: 18
Views: 10564

Re: Best Moderately Acclaimed Album of 2015: RESULTS

So glad my nomination won! Though I'm sure that was just because I got in first, I know a few others had been raving about it. Of course the real pleasure was listening to some truly brilliant albums that flew under the radar. I wish Ten Love Songs had got more inclusion in EOY lists last year, but ...
by Maschine_Man
Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: The day Beyoncé turned black
Replies: 21
Views: 11490

Re: The day Beyoncé turned black

I don't understand why they insist on making the show go for an hour and a half (with commercials). Like albums that go for too long, the filler ruins the flow. That being said I think the pre-recorded sketches are the most consistently funny, along with weekend updates. This one and the Bern Your E...
by Maschine_Man
Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Best of the B-Sides: Round 1 Week 1
Replies: 45
Views: 21450

Re: Best of the B-Sides: Round 1 Week 1

Familiarity wins out here. Radiohead - Kid A: "Morning Bell" Pavement - Slanted and Enchanted: "In the Mouth a Desert" Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique: "Egg Man" Pink Floyd - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn: "Lucifer Sam" I enjoyed this group the most. Prince - ...
by Maschine_Man
Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: Films, Movies, Motion Pictures...
Topic: Films of the 2000s: 2003 (2016 edition)
Replies: 22
Views: 16589

Re: Films of the 2000s: 2003 (2016 edition)

1. Finding Nemo 2. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 3. Oldboy 4. Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The 5. Dogville 6. Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem 7. Matrix Revolutions, The 8. A Mighty Wind 9. Lost in Translation 10. Identity 11. Coffee And Cigarettes 12. Matrix Reloaded, The 13....
by Maschine_Man
Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: TOP 10 vocal performances on an album
Replies: 6
Views: 5209

Re: TOP 10 vocal performances on an album

I limited to one album an artist and have included two songs that show why I really like the vocals on that album. 1. Bjork on Homogenic (Alarm Call, All Is Full of Love) 2. Joanna Newsom on Have One On Me (Easy, Does Not Suffice) 3. Kate Bush on Hounds Of Love (Hounds Of Love, Waking The Witch) 4. ...
by Maschine_Man
Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:29 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Albums of 2016
Replies: 254
Views: 161607

Re: Albums of 2016

Really looking forward to the Rosie Lowe album coming out this week. The sampler available on Spotify shows great promise.
by Maschine_Man
Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:09 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo"
Replies: 152
Views: 88470

Re: Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo"

The artwork is horrendous. I haven't heard any of the album yet, so I'll hold judgment in that department. Why wouldn't you use the branding from the Yeezy S3 show?? I just watched the part of the stream when he was trying to show people the game. Of course people weren't cheering the first time, it...
by Maschine_Man
Wed Feb 10, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Share a Spotify playlist!
Replies: 23
Views: 13969

Re: Share a Spotify playlist!

REALLY long one. You weren't kidding! Once I get wifi at work/time, I'm going to give it a spin. Looks really interesting from the quick scroll through. I made a mixtape for someone over Christmas, they requested my personal "Gems" so I gave him a concept mixtape about someone mining a pr...
by Maschine_Man
Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Best of the B-Sides: Nominations
Replies: 208
Views: 102481

Re: Best of the B-Sides: Nominations

Album: Massive Attack - Blue Lines
Song: One Love
by Maschine_Man
Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:58 am
Forum: Music, Music, Music...
Topic: Best of the B-Sides: Nominations
Replies: 208
Views: 102481

Re: Best of the B-Sides: Nominations

Album: Pixies - Doolittle
Song: No. 13 Baby

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