Due to my recent post about Pandora, a few friends have caught the fever and seem to be loving the web radio station as much as I do. Amongst recent talk, the “why did you play this song?” feature came up in conversation.

I knew Pandora played songs based on my likes and dislikes, but I had no idea they told you why. So in my curiosity, I found myself clicking on the “why did you play this song?” button. Here’s what I was told:

Based on what you’ve told us so far, we’re playing this track because it features speed metal stylings, punk roots, a subtle use of vocal harmony, middle rhythmic syncopation, and repetitive melodic phrasing.

Hey!!! How’d they know I like metal stylings, punk roots, and repetitive melodic phrasing!?!? I didn’t even know other people used the word ‘stylings’!! Craaaaaaazy . . .

Either way, to this I say ‘awesome.’ and ‘rock on pandora!’



I know . . . I’m such a geek.