Getting Started
I’ve listened to the Nows 1, 2, and 3 so far, and it’s time for me to get reviewing.
In order for me to post the most “objective” ranking for each compilation, I have decided to set up a rating system for each individual song and then compile their rating into a composite score for each album. The higher the score, the better the ranking. No brain teasers here.
Scores will be on a scale of integers 1 to 10, 1 being legendarily bad and 10 legendarily good. And 5 will be smack dab in the middle, a completely bland music experience, the auditory equivalent of a drinking a tepid glass of water in an equally tepid room when you’re already fairly hydrated.
Things that will be taken into consideration:
Is the song any good? (no shit)
What was the gravity of the song on pop culture at the time?
If it’s an older song, does it give me the nostalgic warm fuzzies?
If it’s a newer song... I guess I’ll figure out the metric there. That’s an issue several albums from now.
Here are my qualifications for doing this endeavor.
I lost in fantasy football so I have to.
I was born in 1989, so I had just turned 9 by the time Now 1 came out in October of 1998, just after MTV’s TRL started, and yes I watched every one.
I keep a perfectly curated iPod of approximately 14,000 songs. I don’t know how this helps qualify me, but I’m really proud of it.
I like music, and I have strong opinions about it.
I can say whatever I want because I’m yelling into the void of the internet! Hooray!
So let’s get started with music reviewing!
Also special thanks to @benjgross for following me! Neat!
