The vagaries of the Spotify algorithm

[danny la rouge]

So, Spotify, explain yourself. Why the fuck do you think I want to hear classic rock guitar solos?

 

[danski]

They’ve seen your posts on the nerdy equipment thread

 

[quimcunx]

Perhaps they are just trying to broaden your horizons, introduce you to new music. Perhaps you've never heard of The Beatles, Queen or Pink Floyd but would enjoy some of the modern music around these days if only you had the opportunity to hear some of their songs.

 

[marty21]

So, Spotify, explain yourself. Why the fuck do you think I want to hear classic rock guitar solos?

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what is your position on Nordic Jazz ?

 

[danny la rouge]

Perhaps they are just trying to broaden your horizons, introduce you to new music. Perhaps you've never heard of The Beatles, Queen or Pink Floyd but would enjoy some of the modern music around these days if only you had the opportunity to hear some of their songs.

They’re determined I should listen to Queen! I really don’t like Queen at all.

 

[danny la rouge]

what is your position on Nordic Jazz ?

I listen and enjoy. Coltrane, Scott Walker, Colours, Nordic Jazz, Music For Life are all playlists I’ve listened to recently. (Two were made by me). The bottom row is their suggestions.

The Sun Ra is what I was listening to most recently.

 

[Voley]

I find I need the Spotify algorithm now as I'm so forgetful.

It often recommends me stuff I've never heard before that I think is great unti I notice the little heart beside it that signifies I've clearly had this experience previously.

 

[Knotted]

I think I might have messed your algorithm up by listening to Sun Ra and Van Halen.

 

[HoratioCuthbert]

So, Spotify, explain yourself. Why the fuck do you think I want to hear classic rock guitar solos?

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This is the rabbit hole you end up down when you're drunk, admit it. We had Sean Paul on half of last night, so you're in similarly bad company don't worry !

 

[danny la rouge]

I find I need the Spotify algorithm now as I'm so forgetful.

It often recommends me stuff I've never heard before that I think is great unti I notice the little heart beside it that signifies I've clearly had this experience previously.

You might like Pink Floyd, Queen and the Beatles.

 

[Fruitloop]

I've realized that I only like quite specific things from different genres, so I basically can't use it. I'll pick one of my odd favourites and spotify thinks 'Well if you liked that you'll love this' and oh god I do not.

 

[danny la rouge]

bad company

You can’t get enough.

 

[Voley]

You might like Pink Floyd, Queen and the Beatles.

I rather think I might.

And I must say that What's Goin On by this Marvyn Gaye chap is really quite excellent.

 

[quimcunx]

They’re determined I should listen to Queen! I really don’t like Queen at all.

But have you really given them a chance? I mean recently? Maybe you like them now, danny. I didn't like olives until I was 35!

 

[Voley]

But have you really given them a chance? I mean recently? Maybe you like them now, danny. I didn't like olives until I was 35!

Another One Bites The Dust is ace tbf.

And I only grudgingly conceded this point recently.

 

[hitmouse]

They’re determined I should listen to Queen! I really don’t like Queen at all.

Urban75's lack of empathy for ordinary people who like Queen strikes again.

 

[Voley]

Reckon I'll get into Boheman Rhapsody when I'm in my 80s.

 

[marty21]

But have you really given them a chance? I mean recently? Maybe you like them now, danny. I didn't like olives until I was 35!

I'm nearly 58 and I don't like olives - I fear I will never like them

 

[HoratioCuthbert]

.

 

[marty21]

Reckon I'll get into Boheman Rhapsody when I'm in my 80s.

something to look forward to in your retirement years

 

[danny la rouge]

Let’s see some screenshots.

 

[quimcunx]

I'm nearly 58 and I don't like olives - I fear I will never like them

No reason not to pop one in your mouth and grimace one every few months, just in case.

As the amateur jazz musician, Spike Milligan once said, if you hang a man and he dies, keep hanging him til he's used to it.

 

[weepiper]

YouTube Music really thinks I want to listen to The Clash. I have only ever vaguely liked a couple of Clash songs at best and recently would really rather never hear them again as they were a favourite of my ex. Whenever it gives me The Clash on a playlist I skip it. And yet it keeps suggesting them

 

[Hollis]

I've realized that I only like quite specific things from different genres, so I basically can't use it. I'll pick one of my odd favourites and spotify thinks 'Well if you liked that you'll love this' and oh god I do not.

I find the band 'radio' lists a good way of discovering new stuff! I generally find something I like..

 

[quimcunx]

As the amateur jazz musician, Spike Milligan once said, if you hang a man and he dies, keep hanging him til he's used to it.

Maybe this is the real algorithm they're using!

 

[hitmouse]

Let’s see some screenshots.

I just took a screenshot of the wikipedia page for the Fall discography to post on another thread, does this help?

 

[Voley]

YouTube Music really thinks I want to listen to The Clash. I have only ever vaguely liked a couple of Clash songs at best and recently would really rather never hear them again as they were a favourite of my ex. Whenever it gives me The Clash on a playlist I skip it. And yet it keeps suggesting them

Mine really wants me to listen to Kate Bush. I really don't want to. Screenshot as requested, danny.

I haven't investigated The Sound of Merseyside that they recommend yet as I think Danny would tut at me.

 

[hitmouse]

Mine really wants me to listen to Kate Bush. I really don't want to. Screenshot as requested, danny.

I haven't investigated The Sound of Merseyside that they recommend yet as I think Danny would tut at me.

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Blimey, I genuinely never knew Kate Bush was in the Pixies until now, you learn something new every day:

 

[Knotted]

Top of my Daily Mix 1 - Coldplay God Put a Smile on my Face

I listened to it once alright. Once. There was a bit of discussion on here and I listened to it for academic reasons only. Once. (honest)

Chris Martin is now part of my life now forever.

 

[Spandex]

Let’s see some screenshots.

My home screen currently looks like this:


No classic rock in sight.