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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. I think by panxerox · · Score: 4, Insightful

    that the use of the word arbitrary twice in the article and the description of the "method" - "Not-Very-Scientific" which was also used as the article title (basically picking stuff at random) sheds a "few" question on this "survey" (don't think I could have used any more quotes). I would rather have another article on SCO or the RIAA.

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    1. Re:I think by Seth+Finklestein · · Score: 3, Insightful

      No. Musical beauty was sold to Clear Channel Worldwide in a $500 million stock swap. You can now buy "musical beauty" as part of the promotional package for your newest pre-fabricated top 40 hit. Once you've paid Clear Channel your $100,000 to package up your "song" (you do have $100,000, right?) then the musical beauty comes along for free!

      I strongly recommend that you boycott Clear Channel. Thank you for your time.

      Sincerely,
      Seth Finklestein
      Music Pundit 2000

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  2. Ugh. by DrEldarion · · Score: 4, Insightful

    By looking at the list of results, I can tell you right away that by "best album" they don't necessarily mean "best music".

  3. I prefer the quote by fidget42 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    that was used as a part of my technical writing class (under the heading "How to lie with statistics"). "Some people use statistics like a drunk uses a lamp post. For support rather the illumination."

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  4. Best, Popular, Whatevah by STrinity · · Score: 5, Insightful

    So when they say "best albums of the year" they actually mean "most admired by critics." Gotcha.

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