Rating Explanation:

Look, I'm not a music expert, by no means. I just like what I like, and don't like what I fucking dislike, regardless of the approval it may get in certain circles. (good) Music is a pleasure, something to be really fond of, something that drives you fucking nuts, but not something to start some bitter argument because you find someone's tastes embarrassing (He/ She might think that you've got shit in your ears, too.. ;-))

What do I appreciate in music, driving me to give it a higher or lower rating?: songwriting, passion, originality, energy, diversity, emotional intensity, obscurity, hot guitar action, interesting lyrical matter. Musicianship is also a factor to take into account. Good vocals also matter, and I don't mean it in a Freddie Mercury/Ian Gillan way; corny, laughable, dumb or moronic vocals can ruin an otherwise good band (look at RUSH, FOR GOD'S SAKE! <:-( )

5: ESSENTIAL. A record that belongs to heart, mind and soul.// It left an indelible impression.// I've spent so much time listening to this album as I've spent in other vital functions.

4,5: ALMOST PERFECT, FROM BEGINNING TO END. A classic, in my book that, maybe for sentimental reasons, doesn't belong to the 5-grade level. A ridiculously enjoyable musical experience, and a must-own of the genre, if you've got the slightest interest on it.

4: REALLY, REALLY GOOD, MY BUDDY. A terrific record, that may have about 1/5 of its content that doesn't reach the standard of Rn'R excellence (some songs lean toward the "generic" tag), or whose production leaves something to be desired.

3,5: PRETTY GOOD SHYTE: The ratio between awesome/mediocre songs is lower; the music tends to be more generic or less original, but aside from these minor shortcomings, this is some good shit, man.

3. KINDA GOOD; FOR COMPLETISTS ONLY. You know, not bad. Definitely nothing to write home about. There are dozens of better bands in the genre, go buy'em first.

2,5. YAWN- I don't really like this, but I don't hate it either. I have to be in a complete researching mood to give it another try.

2. CRAP- This is NOT good. This kinda stinks, doesn't?

1,5. LAUGHTER TIME- This stuff (don't call it music, ok?) is pretty good to play it in a party, and make fun of it with your friends. Otherwise, it's vomit-inducing.

1. POLISHED TURD- The same shit as above (1,5-grade) but, furthermore, their creators are making money with it, the greedy bastards.

0,5. GO AND EXTERMINATE THESE MAGGOTS- This grade is reserved to white power bands, racism and hate-spreading motherfuckers, and American Idol-type dummies.