Genres & Styles (who classifies some of this stuff)

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Bob the Builder · #1 Post by **Bob the Builder** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 4:30 pm

I was looking on www.allmusic.com the other day at Mora's Modern Rhythmists. I was a little surprised to see them under
Genres: Rock
&
Style: Alternative Pop/Rock, Retro Swing.

IMHO I can’t see how you can classify Mora's Modern Rhythmists under Rock. Can anyone see any logic behind this?

Brian

Mike · #2 Post by **Mike** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 4:36 pm

I find that allmusic is often inaccurate, especially when dealing with lesser-known artists.

Roy · #3 Post by **Roy** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 7:37 am

They also list Yoko Noge under rock which I find rather amusing.

mousethief · #4 Post by **mousethief** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 7:57 am

It's probably because they came to prominence *during* the Neoswing revival. Most artists from that era are considered "Rock," regardless of their real genre. Also, as has been pointed out, Allmusic just isn't that accurate.

Lastly, I think they take a hard line on jazz (which is good) and want to keep from muddying the waters or answering emails form angry jazz purists.

Kalman

julius · #5 Post by **julius** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 10:26 am

I was in Amoeba browsing the blues section and I stumbled across Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys. I attempted to explain to the staff that this band was HORRIBLY misfiled, but they wouldn't hear of it.

mousethief · #6 Post by **mousethief** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 10:31 am

I'm going to open an online store where you get two choices -

Music Too Fast To Enjoy
Music You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

Kalman

Ron · #7 Post by **Ron** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:59 am

Putting Moras under Rock is just plain wrong. I've given feedback to allmusic.com before and they sent me back email to thank me, but I can't remember if they actually incorporated the feedback...