In this modern age of the internet’s reign it’s very often that one will find their information within “the funny box” instead of buying magazines in print (or getting them free) like back in the day. For this very reason we present you with a convenient way of gaining more of an informed position on this somewhat-irrelevant topic by scouring the wretched or righteous sources (you decide) involved with the music industry, both from commercial and independent standings. I’m sure we’ve missed a bunch, but have mainly included what is typically responsible for ‘influencing public opinion’, or that which clever critics rely on to debase or simply replicate.
These resources are not to be considered a blue print or acknowledged as genius, so please proceed with a heavy grain of salt in hand, as in some cases they’re likely penned (or typed) by someone who may appreciate those terrible American Idol contestants. With a discerning eye (or ear – which is suggested) one will either: remain entertained, become outraged, or become exposed to some gems they may have missed through the year. So on behalf of the shallow music world at large – ENJOY.
Our few meek N.M.U. lists will follow shortly, but here’s what’s out there in the meantime.
Exclaim (diverse by genre) [Canada]:
Frequencies (Electronic etc) / Aggressive (Metal etc) / No Future (Punk etc)
Wood Wires & Whisky (Folk Rock etc) / Pop Rocks / Groove (Dance etc)
Destination Out (Experimental) / Beats & Rhymes (Hip Hop)
Pitchfork Media:
Top 50 Albums / Top 100 Tracks
Tiny Mix Tapes:
Top Albums
New Musical Express (UK):
Best Albums / Best Tracks Of The Year
Treble Magazine:
Top 50 Albums
Pop Matters:
Top Albums
Stylus:
Top 50
Paste Magazine:
Top 100
The Onion A.V. Club:
Top 25
Spin:
Top 40
Rolling Stone:
Top 50
Xlr8r:
Best & Worst
Chart Magazine [Canada]:
Various Staff Top 10 lists
Blender Magazine:
Top Albums
Now Magazine [Toronto, Canada]:
Top 10 from Toronto / Disappointments / RIP in 2007
The Hype Machine
Top 50 (Various)
All Music Guide BLOG
Top Albums
I Guess I’m Floating (Blog):
Best Hip Hop Albums
MTV:
Top Albums
Billboard:
Top 10
MSNBC:
WTF! This ‘article’ list is hilarious
Metacritic:
A Compilation Of Numerous Sources
Rate Your Music:
This is ENDLESS – good if you want to know practically EVERY release that dropped last year
These resources are not to be considered a blue print or acknowledged as genius, so please proceed with a heavy grain of salt in hand, as in some cases they’re likely penned (or typed) by someone who may appreciate those terrible American Idol contestants. With a discerning eye (or ear – which is suggested) one will either: remain entertained, become outraged, or become exposed to some gems they may have missed through the year. So on behalf of the shallow music world at large – ENJOY.
Our few meek N.M.U. lists will follow shortly, but here’s what’s out there in the meantime.
Exclaim (diverse by genre) [Canada]:
Frequencies (Electronic etc) / Aggressive (Metal etc) / No Future (Punk etc)
Wood Wires & Whisky (Folk Rock etc) / Pop Rocks / Groove (Dance etc)
Destination Out (Experimental) / Beats & Rhymes (Hip Hop)
Pitchfork Media:
Top 50 Albums / Top 100 Tracks
Tiny Mix Tapes:
Top Albums
New Musical Express (UK):
Best Albums / Best Tracks Of The Year
Treble Magazine:
Top 50 Albums
Pop Matters:
Top Albums
Stylus:
Top 50
Paste Magazine:
Top 100
The Onion A.V. Club:
Top 25
Spin:
Top 40
Rolling Stone:
Top 50
Xlr8r:
Best & Worst
Chart Magazine [Canada]:
Various Staff Top 10 lists
Blender Magazine:
Top Albums
Now Magazine [Toronto, Canada]:
Top 10 from Toronto / Disappointments / RIP in 2007
The Hype Machine
Top 50 (Various)
All Music Guide BLOG
Top Albums
I Guess I’m Floating (Blog):
Best Hip Hop Albums
MTV:
Top Albums
Billboard:
Top 10
MSNBC:
WTF! This ‘article’ list is hilarious
Metacritic:
A Compilation Of Numerous Sources
Rate Your Music:
This is ENDLESS – good if you want to know practically EVERY release that dropped last year
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