star rating barometer

star rating barometer

Time to re-visit this and get some points of view from the newer members...

so what is your criteria for your star ratings based upon??

I use the following scale:

1 star: virtually unlistenable; how was this ever recorded? (ie: dopesmoker)

2 stars: not my cup of tea; why is it here?; (machiney drumming, is it metal? I have a pretty broad definition of metal, but for me, most of the overly melodic stuff and death with that drumming)

3 stars: decent, probably not on the ipod, but I wouldnt change the station either. (most songs get a 3 from me)

4 stars: ipod worthy; something I would like to hear again (most classic metal, and intrigueing new stuff)

5 stars: classic or destined to be so, but not necessarily older; something that grabbed me (and I know alot of obscure stuff from the 80s and 90s that rate it) likely already on the ipod.

I try to rate every song individually. Not based upon their name, genre, a few notes, or my mood. I give it a fair listen and then rate. And I often have a change of heart, good or bad, upon a second playing and change my rating.

So what are your ratings based on?? ssH8

well me i just rate anything that is good 5. 4 if it could be a little better
3 if the song sucked but got a little better or it has some good things about it
2 is basically the same thing but the song is even worse
and 1 if its terrible garbage (e.g. Doom shit, most of it at least) or songs that do not belong here (DAS ICH, german industrial stuff, PRIMUS or really really bad alt rock stuff)

I tend to use my ratings as a reference for making requests so they break down alone these lines:

5) I find it really brilliant and/or it speaks to me in some way

4) Pretty good and I'd request it myself

3) Worth a listen but not something I'd request

2) Not my cup of tea but not completely devoid of merit

1) Skynet has my blessing to exterminate the human race

1 star - I never want to hear this again. Good examples are symphonic prog and that folk metal that sounds like you just walked into a medieval village.

2 stars - I don't really want to hear this again either, but it doesn't make me want to punch a random passerby.

3 stars - Good song.

4 stars - Awesone song, but missing that orgasmic factor

5 stars - Boneshatteringly awesome song! Or a song that I donated or own. Good examples are Das Ich, German industrial, Primus... :roll: I'm also a sucker for double-bass drumming.

I should also note that sometimes I don't actually listen to the stream, in which case I rate by the average of ratings, unless the average is 5 stars, I'll give it a 4.

I should also add that I automatically subtract one star for a live recording of anything, because as a rule, I hate live recordings. Even if it is a band that I love and the song rules ass; minus one star.

If anyone sees me give a live song a 5-star rating, please feel free to call me on it!

First I have to mention that I'm not listening to the stream most of the time (not able at work).
Second I often listen via wireless speakers at home and do no votes at all.
Third I normally request songs I don't know from bands I'm interessted in. They get normally 4 stars in advance, on good days 5 ;)

1 Star: Leave me alone, normally I mute the stream and switch to my collection.
2 Stars: Not my kind (typically not understandable singers = growls)
3 Stars: Ok for normal rotation, but no burner
4 Stars: Nearly everything I have in my own collection ...
5 Stars: ... and on my heavy rotation.

Loafy just rates everything 5.

That is true pat - either 5 or 1. There is no middle ground with Loafy.

I rate like this:

1: I hope to never hear it again or I don't think it belongs on HMRR

2: It doesn't sound good or is a 3rd rate band.

3: I'm sure someone likes this, but it sounds generic.

4: I'd check these guys out if they came to my town.

5: Awesome guitars, great vocals, classic band.

Also, if I've had a few beers, most bands get a free bonus star!

beer bonus star

Just one Buried, you lightweight!! :wink: Cheers...

newer members, how do you rate your songs??

Forums has been quiet and this one had lots of reads but not many posts, and none in quite a long time. Time to get some fresh feedback. THX

1: wtf??
2: I hate it
3: whatever
4: I like it!
5: Bring that shit!