So, during the middle of last week Billy told me I should register at last.fm so he could see what manly music I listen to.
Since then, I’ve become a little obsessed with it. For those who don’t know, it’s a website that allows one to download an application that runs in the background which grabs the tracks playing on your media player (iTunes, etc) and sends the information to your account on the last.fm website.
When I first registered and installed the software I was in an acoustic mood. My iTunes custom playlist contained music from Stephen Duffy and the Lilac Time, Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill Acoustic re-release and Stephen Fretwell. I watched in amusement and then horror as my playlist filled up with songs that would be at home on an aging hippy’s iPod.
After a moment’s soul-searching, I decided that I should really show what a cool eclectic individual I am and started listening to my ‘Radiohead unreleased and B-side’ playlist. I wasn’t really in the mood to listen to those tracks but I felt forced to do so by internet peer pressure.
I then decided that was an altogether silly motive for my listening choices and made a new Smart playlist with a broader selection of artists. I usually listen to a track over and over if the fancy takes me, but I’ve resisted the urge to do that as I might come across as ever-so-slightly OCD. I also check the last.fm website constantly to make sure that the tracks are showing, which proves that I’m ever-so-slightly OCD.
Oh, and Nizlopi’s JCB made it to number 1 this week, which is great news. Naturally, X Factor’s Shayne will top the christmas chart, but it’s still a result for the little guy(s).
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Damien rice
A man after my own heart!
Damien Rice is a cannibal?
No, but he did write a song called “Cannonball”
My taste is a little heavier compared to yours matt.
http://www.last.fm/user/avey/
I’m completely obsessed with it too – it was Dan’s fault. I used to have it, and on an account I’ve forgotten about that played 2000 songs. *stupidme* Anyway – do you have any problems with me friending you to stalk your music taste (I like doing that…)
I had a track that I found that I got addicted to, and I’ve been using Dan’s signature for last.fm – it keeps filling up with that song. 84 plays in 3 days… oops.
Heheh, I thought I was the only one who had to force themselves to not repeat tracks! Also thought I was the only one that kept checking the site to make sure the songs I wanted on my page were showing.
It’s quite addictive, but it’s an interesting site.
“Also thought I was the only one that kept checking the site to make sure the songs I wanted on my page were showing.”
Guilty.
“Also thought I was the only one that kept checking the site to make sure the songs I wanted on my page were showing.”
Guilty.
Be warned. Do not let your girlfriend/wife login to your account…oh dear. I was apparently really into girlpower music last weekend.
Matt is going to be the top Wet Wet Wet fan in a few weeks time then?
Mine: http://www.last.fm/users/Madbob – Not really listened to much on my computer lately…
From your stats, matt: did you catch Starsailor on their recent tour or listened to their recent album? Or are you a first album fan?
Doh, that link shouldn’t have the s in users
http://www.last.fm/user/Madbob
Yeah, I have all three of their albums – not caught them live though.
I prefer http://www.pandora.com/
1 vote for Doves here – absolutely god-like band they are. I love them! I’ll never forget when I saw them play live at their Eden Project gig a few years back.
Hehe yeah the thing is awesome. I keep checking it all the time as well.
Altough my music taste is a bit different.
This got really popular in a short time, perhaps it would be a nice addition to a IPB profile field?
http://www.last.fm/user/dannycro/