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Genres & Styles (who classifies some of this stuff)
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 4:30 pm
by Bob the Builder
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
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 4:36 pm
by Mike
I find that allmusic is often inaccurate, especially when dealing with lesser-known artists.
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 7:37 am
by Roy
They also list Yoko Noge under rock which I find rather amusing.
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 7:57 am
by mousethief
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
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 10:26 am
by julius
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 10:31 am
by mousethief
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
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:59 am
by Ron
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...