Numerical scores are kind of ass

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 Hello dear readers, 

I have decided to post an update on this blog, after writing two posts for the first time in almost three years. Well, some first words: life has really gotten in the way. Listening to music used to be an hobby for me, something that I considered constructive and that brought me a lot of joy. Well, then graduate school happened. Crazy to think I am actually really close to being an actual scientist!

Foo Fighters - But Here We Are
But Here We Are: The Album I am currently listening to.

That said, I came across this blog once more. Gave this once passion project a through read. With my newly found super analytic skills (acquired through years of hard studying data analysis and looking at dinosaur bones) I identified a problem: I don't really enjoy numerical scores. They don't correctly reflect my appreciation for the music.

So I am stealing Jeremy Jahns' idea: a more abstract, "end user" approach to rating. 

Here's what that will look like:

  • Dogshit: The lowest rating. This album sucks, and I don't want to listen to it again.
  • You will forget this album: A forgettable album. It is bland, and does not leave much of an impression.
  • A good time if you are drunk: One of those "so bad it is good" type of media.
  • Stream it: A rather good album, but not one worth owning. There are better choices to expand you collection out there!
  • Buy it on vinyl: A great album, worth owning and taking for a spin every once in a while!
  • Trve and kvlt: This is one of those albums. One that defined the way I consume and experience music. One of those albums that will stand the test of time. All in all, a great album.

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