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This one, that's it.

I really can't think of anything 2D Zelda offers that 3D doesn't. Maybe quicker pace? That genre just feels tailor made for 3D. Much more atmospheric, more memorable dungeons and bosses, infinitely more engaging combat, so on and so forth. I don't at all get the love for 2D Zelda.

Platform games are a different story. And while I think 3D Mario has the higher highs, 2D Mario is my preference simply in the way it plays. Can't go wrong with either though.

1. Easy
2. Everything's Ruined
3. A Small Victory
4. Land of Sunshine
5. Kindergarten
6. Midlife Crisis
7. Caffeine
8. Smaller and Smaller
9. Crack Hitler
10. RV
11. Jizzlobber
12. Malpractice
13. Be Aggressive
14. Midnight Cowboy

Kart
Mega

Also, I'm devastated to be the only vote for Elastica - not that the others aren't worthy but Elastica is the definition of an overlooked gem.

I'm curious where "Easy" will land. It feels like the definitive big single that (in this case, very intentionally) goes against the band's usual style.

Current user cycle is about four months (three times a year), as we've lost a few people whose accounts no longer exist or went inactive.

Just once per cycle. Maybe it'll be the top album from the top three artists that haven't been done yet. Which, yes, means repeat poll options if an album by one of the artists not chosen wasn't done in the interim.

Then maybe you should nominate three of them when it's your turn again. Or just listen on your own time to the albums the songs you like most are off of.

It's something I think was lost in our transition from group nominations to individual nominations. Since people know one of their choices have to make it through, they don't have a reason to try and nominate something others will recognize. I had considered having something like an AM week every five topics or so - where the choice is determined by the Acclaimed Music list instead of our personal nominations. But it feels too late to introduce something like that now.

People most often nominate things they want to introduce other people to. None of those top ten artists needs any introduction.

Just from these top 10 artists, only 3 have their 'biggest song' on their 'biggest album.' Even more have a most acclaimed album with the best song not even being ranked within their top 5. I feel like this consolidates more as we get into less acclaimed acts (who maybe only have one or two big albums), but I think there are plenty of bands who have a big early single and then make a more cohesive follow-up.

I'm assuming you meant to say "Epic" here. From what I can tell, both of these albums are similarly regarded by critics, and Angel Dust is much higher on Rate Your Music. I'm not the biggest Faith No More fan, but I think it's fair to say a more consistent album (if Angel Dust is regarded as such - I haven't heard either in several years) is stronger than one with a big hit.

1. Sweet Child O' Mine
2. Welcome to the Jungle
3. Paradise City
4. Nightrain
5. Mr. Brownstone
6. My Michelle
7. Rocket Queen
8. You're Crazy
9. Think About You
10. Out Ta Get Me
11. It's So Easy
12. Anything Goes

I like your take on how MP3 is it's own thing while MP1 and MP2 are blown-up versions of Super and Fusion.

I blazed through Prime 3 in a week back in 2007 and haven't touched it since. I have fond memories of the game, but it always felt more disjointed than the first two. My main problem with Prime 3 is that the world never felt cohesive enough. The fast-travel (though great from a gameplay standpoint) gimped the atmosphere and made the game feel more like a series of missions than a true exploration of a Metroid world.

Still an excellent game though.

...is the 'not' in the last sentence supposed to be 'in'?

uhh