Rating explanation:

It usually takes me about three to five listens in a span of few months to initially rate an album, after that, they are a subject to never-ending score changes here on this site and my personal datasheet.

***1/2 - near-essential
*** - good, best-of-the-year material
**1/2 - indifference

- my system isn't elitist or harsh, it's just designed in a way where I can make a clear distinction between the stuff I like, sort that stuff in groups, and then carefully separate it from the music which I consider subpar in quality
- I also use mathematical formula to get numerical scores with one decimal point (1.0-10.0) for my personal use (you can find them in tags); I think that if you add 0.3 - 0.6 to those, you might get something that equals the Pitchfork scale
- I don't rate Live albums, EP's and compilations but I do score them in tags

Most of my reviews are out of date and I'm removing them slowly. Together with that, I'm updating most of my lists and (hopefully) I will publish them soon.

RYM is my favorite site! I spend too much time here. I use the site primarily as a personal log of the music I listen to, but also as the main way to find new music through other people's lists.