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2016 is just not a good year (and not just for losses of a celebrity nature).

RIP, Purple One- a huge musical loss.

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I don't think I've participated before, but I will do my darndest to this year. A top 100, huh? Never did such before.

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Ohh- didn't pick up on that. Thanks for pointing it out, Henrik.

I also enjoy "Never Gonna Give You Up" (as well as "Together Forever"- those SAW productions all ran together, but what fun. hehe)

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I believe I had posted the song list. RS isn't a country outlet, but there is a RS Country section on its website. So, that makes it less cut and dry. I'd welcome it, as country, overall, is largely ignored on best-of lists.

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Just a note: Unless Paste is acceptable as a "grunge" outlet, this probably isn't eligible for AM.

No surprise, though, that Nirvana would dominate such a list.

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These kinds of radio-station lists are questionable, at least to me. I only say that because a local top 40 station, for instance, usually runs its Firecracker 500 around Fourth of July, and it's not a ranking of what the station thinks are the "best songs" or anything like that. Other sta...

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Would this be albums, then? I'll add it to the "Lists to Add" thread when confirmed.

Henrik- could yo go through some other English-language lists posed in the last weeks and deem their eligibility or ineligibility? Thanks.

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At what point was it the top 100 that was added? Because I recall it being just the top 50 in the past.

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D'oh- sorry, Harold. Didn't mean to cause any coronaries.

I will adjust the title.

Any predictions on who the big winners will be?

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For those who may be anticipating this annual blockbuster list, it's scheduled for publication Jan. 13.

So when the VV posts the lists, post 'em here.

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No surprise, Bruno, as it's a "Classic Rock Countdown."

You'd probably have to listen to see if they mention whether it's a listener list, a staff mix or a combination of both. A lot of these radio-station lists are listener-generated.

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Well, you know the saying in regard to "assume."

I wasn't sure about the 10-reviews per month criteria, so maybe that's why they haven't been added to AM.

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Did I miss the explanation as to why Digital Spy lists aren't included? (I saw past EOY lists posted, but they were never added). The Alexa rank looks OK, it posts album reviews and it looks to be a staff list (with a two-writer credit). Anywho, these are the top 25 albums: http://www.digitalspy.com...

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Don't know if it's been mentioned, or if any other pages are like this, but the links look to be off on the page for Taylor Swift's 1989 album.

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As evidenced by four of this year's inductees, sometimes it just takes a little (or a lot) of time.

As far as I can tell, the last time that a female wasn't inducted as a performer- solo or as part of a group- was the 2004 ceremony (the prior year also had no female inductees).

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Janet's lack of induction is a disappointment, given that she released an album that reminded people that she is a strong artist, and in turn, reminded of her impact/legacy. Next year will make her 10th year of eligibility- as frustrating as that may seem, there are acts who've waited just as long a...

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it's like the All Music site- a 4-star Beatles album shouldn't be compared to a 4-star Backstreet Boys album- the ratings are to be compared only to the particular act's other albums. Nice to see Rebel Heart make the cut, though I don't expect many other notices (even though it is a decent album). R...

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Surprised this wasn't posted yet. It appears in the December issue (you can see them A to Z here: http://www.qthemusic.com/12622/100-greatest-album-of-the-90s-a-z-preview-get-the-new-issue-of-q-now/) The ranked list, as posted on rocklist.net: 1. Radiohead – Ok Computer 2. Tricky – Maxinquaye 3. Nir...

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Daniel- A Very Special Christmas is No. 14 on this list.

(I overlooked it initially myself.) It's one of my favorite holiday releases- and not just because it features Madonna.

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Thanks, Harold. I imagine the albums and singles lists are the only AM-eligible lists in the Music section of the book. Too bad video lists aren't included.

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Harold- yes, West's album was top 10 on that list- with The College Dropout nowhere to be found.

So fickle. hehe

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Oops- I meant to edit that part (I now have). :mrgreen: Looking at the albums list (what's viewable online), there are some differences from EW's 100 Greatest Albums list that rain in 2008 (aside from new additions). For instance, Radiohead's OK Compute was ranked No. 63 on that list, and look how h...

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EW has published a book with some lists in it. I don't have it in my possession right now, but you can see some online here: http://www.amazon.com/The-Must-List-Ranking-Culture/dp/1618931563 In any event, there's a 25 Greatest Albums list (not able to view the whole thing online) and a "Best Si...

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As requested: ttp://www.complex.com/music/2013/11/the-100-best-eminem-songs-of-all-time/ 100. Outsidaz f/ Eminem "Hard Act To Follow" (1998) 99. D12 "My Band" (2004) 98. Eminem f/ Swifty, Bizarre & Fuzz Scoota "No One's Iller" (1998) 97. DJ Spinna f/ Eminem &Thi...

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I recall Henrik saying something about that, too- that maybe all-time lists were OK, but not year-end or something to that effect?

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The Eminem list would be eligible, yes? It has a single byline, but he does refer to it as Complex's list.

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It doesn't look like this has been included- posted in 2015, but originally from 2003., and "picked by an all-star cast – including Daniel Lanois, Howe Gelb, Mike Scott, Holly Johnson, Ed Harcourt, Ben Harper, Susan Sarandon and more." http://www.uncut.co.uk/features/bruce-springsteen-s-40...

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Yeah, doesn't look like there's multiple songs by an act. Henrik- those Rick Astley hits from that era were cheesetastic fun, just like SAW's work on Kylie Minogue's tracks from the same time period. :mrgreen: SAW was like the Max Martin of its time (think MM's work from the late 90s/early 2000s)- t...

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I know some other TimeOut lists were not eligible, but these are decade lists, so maybe. The 1990s one is far less mainstream, overall, than the 80s one. Best Songs of the ’80s http://www.timeout.com/newyork/music/the-50-best-80s-songs 50. “Super Freak” by Rick James 49. "Girl You Know It's Tru...

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This would be a genre list, so probably not eligible for AM.

Surprised to see ones from Weezer, Cee Lo, She & Him, etc.

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The Arizona Republic list has been updated, albeit with a minor change; "Living For Love" at No. 29, pushing out "Deeper and Deeper."

http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertai ... /74054636/

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I didn't think Carey would be nominated in her first year of eligibility- she's never been a big critical favorite, and commercial success isn't a big factor. Maybe sometime down the road. Chicago finally got a nomination. Wonder if it will go the way of Heart, Neil Diamond, etc. who had to wait for...

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Here's my annual rundown of the nominees, with info on how long they've been eligible and what number nomination this is for them. No first-year eligible nominees this time around (Pearl Jam is eligible next year; Radiohead the year after). A number of the nominees have been eligible for some time- ...

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Just a note- artist lists, I believe, are now a 30-position minimum for inclusion at AM.

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Not really an error per se, but- should Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs be listed twice (the original and update) when the 500 Greatest Albums is not? Does the list count twice for songs/albums that appear on both versions?

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^Doesn't look like it.

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Not sure of this lists' eligibility, but here it is. The intro explains how it decided what to include and what not. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-greatest-boy-band-songs-of-all-time-20150924 50. Mindless Behavior, "My Girl" (2010) 49. 5ive, "When The Lights Go Out" ...

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Fever also placed No. 86 on two other lists (though non-Australian).

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Saw Her Madgesty in Brooklyn this past Saturday. It was a very last-minute decision, as I wasn't planning to go. Well worth it- the woman never ceases to amaze.

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Thank you much- I've updated and will add any recent ones deemed eligible.

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I compiled a top 50 pre-Rebel Heart, but I'd have to adjust it, as one or two may appear in it. And sometimes the order for some could change easily. I will try ti post an updated one in this thread soon.

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Of the tracks listed lower than they "should" appear, "Papa Don't Preach" really sticks out. For my own Madonna top 50, I'd include album tracks like "Over and Over," "Till Death Do Us Part," "Waiting," "Inside of Me," etc. But, then again,...

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The 120 Minutes lists wouldn't be based on the Top 20 Video Countdown, as it was a program on MTV dedicated to alternative rock. I'm not sure if they would be based on most popular alternative videos for the year or what.

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Thanks, Henrik- it's a good thing. Except for the gripes, which comes with a lot of lists.

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I believe they (or, at least, most) are based on performance on the channel (for instance, showing on the Top 20 Video Countdown).

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Finally- it's Her Madgesty's turn in the Rolling Stone special edition spotlight (and, understandably, the first female to have her own special issue). If RS puts the list on its website, I will post the link. I don't agree with some songs on the list, but you'll have that. "Oh Father" is ...

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Oops... wish ya would have let me know.

The link:
http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lis ... e-1980s/1/

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I'm in the middle of transcribing the list.

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Based on the wording, I gather this list will be unveiled all at once, rather than so many a day?

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I believe I've asked before, but I forgot the response. :) Ever strongly considered including Saturday Night Fever and The Bodyguard for the Bee Gees and Whitney Houston, respectively? They're both heavily associated with the albums (Bee Gees have six of 17 tracks on SNF- with two other songs on the...

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