Pandora are you drunk?

JosieD · 04-10-2015, 08:15 AM

Sometimes when I make a channel they throw in a band/artist and I am just like "Really? How do they sound anything alike??"

Please feel free to share your examples here.

lobo_hacker · 04-10-2015, 09:25 AM

-Hate it, don't use it anymore primarily for the reason you cite. I use spotify now on the PS4, enjoy it much more and like the direct control.

lobo_hacker, who gave up on pandora when they tried to make me listen to mel torme after hitting thumbs down on him 12 times in a row on his Tony Bennett channel

Ray27Ray52 · 04-10-2015, 09:37 AM

I programmed a Staind radio station. Everytime I listen to that station it plays Tim Mcgraw at least once. I have no idea why.

deansayso · 04-10-2015, 10:22 AM

I have a megadeth channel. The first 8 songs are the same rotation.

Megadeth, Metallica, Pantera, Slayer and that repeats. After that it goes either Sepultura or Van Halen. If we go Sepultura route it takes me to stupid bands like the Iron Maiden cover band. If we go the Van Halen route it usually takes me to Pearl Jam or RHCP.

I also have a weezer station and after the initial Weezer song you will never hear them again on their own station. They must limit how much Pandora can play?

Anymore I just use youtube and make my own mix or use the artists mix. Pandora is the worst.

Nicnac · 04-10-2015, 10:27 AM

I find that Pandora gets scared and behaves itself if I don't open it for a couple of weeks.

Frankp2311 · 04-10-2015, 10:41 AM

Eminem Radio - They sometimes play Herbie Hancock or Evanescence.

Athey49 · 04-10-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray27Ray52

I programmed a Staind radio station. Everytime I listen to that station it plays Tim Mcgraw at least once. I have no idea why.

My guess is because the Staind lead singer crossed over to country and is compared to Tim McGraw in that field

nyisle · 04-10-2015, 11:00 AM

Have a Metallica station and it always throws in at least one Bon Jovi song!!

KingTaco77 · 04-10-2015, 12:41 PM

I would suggest Tidal for good radio stations. It's damn expensive, but there's a 30-day free trial for the committment-phobic. Plays music that ACTUALLY sounds like what you want to hear, not just vaguely connected contemporaries.

ManInTheMirror · 04-10-2015, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nyisle

Have a Metallica station and it always throws in at least one Bon Jovi song!!

Bon Jovi pops up in most of my stations and I am usually scratching my head wondering why. It's my life Jon Bon Jovi and I don't want you in it!!!

Hallco · 04-10-2015, 01:16 PM

I have a Misfits station and when I feel like listening to morbid and dark stuff....which is usually in October, I will play it and I crack up every time they play Johnny Cash and Elvis. I do understand the connection with each artist(somewhat). I can only pretend hearing Elvis say...."Mommy, Can I go out and...KILL TONIGHT"!!!!! LOL! :eatit:

EMD34 · 04-10-2015, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deansayso

I have a megadeth channel. The first 8 songs are the same rotation.

Megadeth, Metallica, Pantera, Slayer and that repeats. After that it goes either Sepultura or Van Halen. If we go Sepultura route it takes me to stupid bands like the Iron Maiden cover band. If we go the Van Halen route it usually takes me to Pearl Jam or RHCP.

I also have a weezer station and after the initial Weezer song you will never hear them again on their own station. They must limit how much Pandora can play?

Anymore I just use youtube and make my own mix or use the artists mix. Pandora is the worst.

I have the same problem with my Weezer station. I hear 10x more Nirvana than Weezer on that station.

Hallco · 04-10-2015, 01:21 PM

Also... my wife's plays her Jack Johnson station and hears 17 different versions of "Over the rainbow"..sometimes back to back and mostly played on a Ukelele!!

cking · 04-10-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hallco

Also... my wife's plays her Jack Johnson station and hears 17 different versions of "Over the rainbow"..sometimes back to back and mostly played on a Ukelele!!

I would rather wrestle an alligator then listen to anyone playing a ukelele. Those things are so annoying.

Accordians as well. I hate them.

Rule · 04-10-2015, 02:28 PM

Pandora's lame af. I'd suggest trying 8tracks. I use that one and TuneIn.

techtre2003 · 04-10-2015, 03:30 PM

I don't really have a problem with strange artists playing on any of my stations. But, I think each station only has about 25 songs they play in rotation.

jdin8455 · 04-10-2015, 03:44 PM

Anyone use Slacker radio? Im pretty happy with it. I made a Black Keys station. Sometimes I'll get an odd punk song, but for the most part, their selections are great.

Twinsfan33 · 04-10-2015, 03:58 PM

Hahah this totally happened to me a couple of days ago. Somehow Pumped Up Kicks came on my Rage Against The Machine station. I was thoroughly confused

andyzk3 · 04-10-2015, 11:05 PM

Johnny Cash gets played on the Bad Religion station all the time, but that's awesome!

04-10-2015, 08:15 AM	#1
JosieD Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 33,826	Pandora are you drunk? Sometimes when I make a channel they throw in a band/artist and I am just like "Really? How do they sound anything alike??" Please feel free to share your examples here. __________________ #TEAMConnor #TeamLeoneez Day of Breakfast successful! Thank you! instagram: @oldschoolboxbreaks

04-10-2015, 12:41 PM	#9
KingTaco77 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,947 bazzmonkey311	I would suggest Tidal for good radio stations. It's damn expensive, but there's a 30-day free trial for the committment-phobic. Plays music that ACTUALLY sounds like what you want to hear, not just vaguely connected contemporaries. __________________ Dodgers. Angels. Galaxy. Always looking for Galaxy and soccer autos & patches!

04-10-2015, 03:58 PM	#18
Twinsfan33 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Valley of the Sun Posts: 4,251 twinsfan33	Hahah this totally happened to me a couple of days ago. Somehow Pumped Up Kicks came on my Rage Against The Machine station. I was thoroughly confused __________________ HUGE Minnesota sports fan! PC-Joe Mauer,Twins,Twins Prospects,Vikings, Some T-Wolves and anything that catches my eye

04-10-2015, 11:05 PM	#19
andyzk3 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,348 Silverking5820	Johnny Cash gets played on the Bad Religion station all the time, but that's awesome! __________________ Looking for 2011-12 Past and Present Elusive Ink Autos!! Set Progress: 17/65 (26.1%)

04-10-2015, 09:25 AM	#2
lobo_hacker Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,581	-Hate it, don't use it anymore primarily for the reason you cite. I use spotify now on the PS4, enjoy it much more and like the direct control. lobo_hacker, who gave up on pandora when they tried to make me listen to mel torme after hitting thumbs down on him 12 times in a row on his Tony Bennett channel

04-10-2015, 09:37 AM	#3
Ray27Ray52 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 22,676	I programmed a Staind radio station. Everytime I listen to that station it plays Tim Mcgraw at least once. I have no idea why.

04-10-2015, 10:22 AM	#4
deansayso Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,472 dmdean81	I have a megadeth channel. The first 8 songs are the same rotation. Megadeth, Metallica, Pantera, Slayer and that repeats. After that it goes either Sepultura or Van Halen. If we go Sepultura route it takes me to stupid bands like the Iron Maiden cover band. If we go the Van Halen route it usually takes me to Pearl Jam or RHCP. I also have a weezer station and after the initial Weezer song you will never hear them again on their own station. They must limit how much Pandora can play? Anymore I just use youtube and make my own mix or use the artists mix. Pandora is the worst.

04-10-2015, 10:27 AM	#5
Nicnac Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nutty Florida Posts: 12,281	I find that Pandora gets scared and behaves itself if I don't open it for a couple of weeks.

04-10-2015, 10:41 AM	#6
Frankp2311 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,270	Eminem Radio - They sometimes play Herbie Hancock or Evanescence.

04-10-2015, 11:00 AM	#8
nyisle Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,912 nyisle nyisle	Have a Metallica station and it always throws in at least one Bon Jovi song!!

04-10-2015, 01:16 PM	#11
Hallco Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 7,777 hallco	I have a Misfits station and when I feel like listening to morbid and dark stuff....which is usually in October, I will play it and I crack up every time they play Johnny Cash and Elvis. I do understand the connection with each artist(somewhat). I can only pretend hearing Elvis say...."Mommy, Can I go out and...KILL TONIGHT"!!!!! LOL! :eatit:

04-10-2015, 01:21 PM	#13
Hallco Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 7,777 hallco	Also... my wife's plays her Jack Johnson station and hears 17 different versions of "Over the rainbow"..sometimes back to back and mostly played on a Ukelele!!

04-10-2015, 02:28 PM	#15
Rule Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,674 newresolve	Pandora's lame af. I'd suggest trying 8tracks. I use that one and TuneIn.

04-10-2015, 03:30 PM	#16
techtre2003 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 2,203 techtre1981	I don't really have a problem with strange artists playing on any of my stations. But, I think each station only has about 25 songs they play in rotation.

04-10-2015, 03:44 PM	#17
jdin8455 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hampstead MD Posts: 2,638 jdin8455	Anyone use Slacker radio? Im pretty happy with it. I made a Black Keys station. Sometimes I'll get an odd punk song, but for the most part, their selections are great.