[Introspective] Re: The "Definitive Ratings"

[Remark Communications]

Something to comment on:

> I won't read any further. Any process (however scientific) which rates
> TSOTAS as the worst PSB song ever is fatally flawed (not to mention 
> LIAC
> as the worst song on Release.... I can't believe some people). But I do
> agree that Wayne's rating campaign is a very interesting indication of
> what the "average" PSB fan likes. And it fuels some arguing and
> bickering, which is always great. But I wouldn't go as far as saying it
> gives an indication of overall 'quality'. TSOTAS is not a bad song, 
> it's
> just a song which departs from the usual PSB sound, which explains why
> it is hated by some and loved by others. It's for me one of the two
> highlights of Alternative CD1.

Do you guys think that there is still a defined "standard" of which 
determines the "overall quality" of a PSB track?  I do.  Just like most 
people have certain collective similar opinions when it comes to art in 
general--which is why pieces of art (such as the Mona Lisa) are 
considered to be "masterpieces".  I think Wayne's survey gives us a 
glimpse of the "overall quality" of each PSB track.  I totally agree 
that each fan will have his/her own opinions, and of course each 
opinion is as valid as any other.  But when collectively more fans 
agree that something is GREAT (i.e. Being Boring) or something is NOT 
GOOD (i.e. TSOTAS), then overall, it seems that the QUALITY of BB is 
"better" than the quality of TSOTAS as a PSB song.  If we got all PSB 
fans in the world to participate in this "survey", I think it would be 
a definitive guide to how well the PSB make music.

I completely agree that everyone's opinion counts.  When you add these 
opinions up, interesting things begin to surface, such as a defined 
"standard" of PSB track quality.

Just my opinion!!!  LOL!

<remark, enjoying this debate on Intro!>