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Best Albums of 2003, Scientifically

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the well-sorta-i-guess dept.

thdexter writes "Two guys statistically analyzed the best albums of 2003, from some thirty top-10 lists, giving value to how often an album was mentioned by editors and recording its mean place. White Stripes came out on top, with Outkast below. Full results are available on the site."

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  1. Re:Latest music by BladesP9 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I hear ya.... what really sucks is if I want to listen to anything new that is remotely innovative I have to listen to modern day heavy metal... which while not perfect is not all that bad. Everclear, Disturbed, Korn, Marilyn Manson..... they're all the modern day equivelents to the Queensryche's, Savatage's, Styx, and other classic acts... even though I doubt many of the newer bands will have the kind of staying power of the older ones. I did not recognize one artist on this list... and I buy music all the time.... someone tell me if it's me who is out of touch or the "music biz"

  2. The album listing, it hurts us! by oddfox · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The mere fact that there's anything from 50 Cent on that list, esp. not on the bottom of the list, prompted this reaction in the IRC channel I regular:

    [11:01] * @oddfox suddenly hurls all over his computer desk with no warning

    Beware, those who would normally not read the article anyways: Your mental and physical well-being could very well depend on your not viewing the list.

    --
    "We invented personal computing." - Bill Gates
  3. Re:Latest music by jkauzlar · · Score: 1, Flamebait
    I beg to differ. 2003 has been an INCREDIBLE year for original and innovative music (mostly on indie or foreign labels) no matter what style you prefer. Keep in mind that almost every album on this list will never get air-time outside of the college radio channels. Also keep in mind that Clear Channel determines most of what you hear on the radio and they pander to the lowest common denominator. Radio is almost dead, so use these 'best of' lists as a guide for buying the 'good' music. Look them up on amazon and pitchforkmedia.com for descriptions. Do some research.

    If you're interested in hearing some really amazing albums of today's 'underground' then check out The Rapture, Books, Prefuse 73 or Radiohead. These all appear on the list. Then there's my personal favorite of the year Guided By Voices' 'Best of...' album.

    On the other hand, if you're not interested in hearing todays' great music then SHUT THE FUCK UP and quit complaining. You sound like my grandmother.

  4. Not the White Stripes again! by Lispy · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I have to say it once and forever:

    No offence, and probably my own band (sig) is even worse, but the White Stripes are the most overrated band EVER!!!