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Well, I think those answer fit but it's not that funny. xD

Choose a band / artist and answer ONLY in titles of their songs.

Band: Relient K

1. Are you male or female: No Reaction
2. Describe yourself: Who I Am Hates Who I've Been
3. How do some people feel about you: Apathetic Way to Be
4. How do you feel about yourself: Must Have Done Something Right
5. Describe your ex boyfriend / girlfriend: At Least We Made It This Far
6. Describe current boyfriend / girlfriend: The One I'm Waiting For
7. Describe where you want to be: Anchorage (not really XD)
8. Describe how you live: Pressing On
9. Describe how you love: The Truth
10. What would you ask for if you had just one wish: Sleigh Ride
11. Share a few words of Wisdom: Hoopes I Did It Again
12. Now say goodbye: May the Horse Be With You

This is what I did instead of finishing Gulliver's Travels and studying for finals.

First, make a list of your top-20 artists overall. Then, for each of these artists, add the 7 most similar artists to your list. Delete any duplicates, count up the number of entries on your list and this will give you some idea of how eclectic your listening habits are. A score of 7 represents an extremely unvaried musical taste while a 140 represents an extremely varied one.

1. Emilie Autumn
2. Regina Spektor
3. Tegan and Sara
4. Sonata Arctica
5. My Chemical Romance
6. Evanescence
7. Blackmore's Night
8. Superchic[k]
9. After Forever
10. Nightwish
11. Krypteria
12. Epica
13. Thousand Foot Krutch
14. Edenbridge
15. Relient K
16. Skillet
17. Lacuna Coil
18. Celtic Woman
19. Garbage
20. Within Temptation

1. Hannah Fury
2. The Birthday Massacre
3. Helalyn Flowers
4. Angelspit
5. Ayria
6. Jack Off Jill
7. Rasputina
8. Fiona Apple
9. Ingrid Michaelson
10. Jenny Owen Youngs
11. Kate Nash
12. St. Vincent
13. Tori Amos
14. Rachael Yamagata
15. An Horse
16. Tegan Quin
17. Rachael Cantu
18. Uh Huh Her
19. The Cliks
20. Northern State
21. Tender Forever
22. Stratovarius
23. Northern Kings
24. Avantasia
25. Kamelot
26. HammerFall
27. Nightwish
28. Edguy
29. Pencey Prep
30. The Used
31. Panic at the Disco
22. My Chemical Romance and The Used
23. Fall Out Boy
24. Aiden
25. The Used & My Chemical Romance (hey, 25 and 22 have different artist pages, so I can count them as separate)
26. Amy Lee
27. Within Temptation
28. Lacuna Coil
29. Flyleaf
30. Epica
31. Seether (Feat. Amy Lee)
32. Ritchie Blackmore
33. Loreena McKinnet
34. Мельница
35. Хелависа
36. Clannad
37. Mediæval Bæbes
38. An Danzza
39. BarlowGirl
40. TobyMac
41. Krystal Meyers
42. ZOEgirl
43. Audio Adrenaline
44. Sanctus Real
45. Newsboys
46. Tristania
47. Xandria
48. Elis
49. Leaves' Eyes
50. Delain
51. Sirenia
52. Tarja Turunen
53. Visions of Atlantis
54. Lunatica
55. Nemesea
56. Edenbridge
57. Imperia
58. After Forever
59. Pillar
60. Skillet
61. Falling Up
62. Disciple
63. Kutless
64. Red
65. Decyfer Down
66. Atargatis
67. Hawk Nelson
68. Switchfoot
69. House of Heroes
70. Stellar Kart
71. Everyday Sunday
72. Three Days Grace
73. Breaking Benjamin
74. Theatre of Tragedy
75. Mairead Nesbitt
76. Lisa Kelly
77. Orla Fallon
78. Chloë Agnew
79. Méav
80. Hayley Westenra
81. Celtic Spirit
82. Angelfish
83. The Cardigans
84. No Doubt
85. Republica
86. Auf der Maur
87. Hole
88. The Cranberries

88/140. Arg. I was on a roll until I hit all that symphonic metal, my not-so-secret weakness. I am actually less diverse than I was in May 2008, when I took this quiz on my old account. Back then I got 94: http://www.last.fm/user/lydia_is_cool/journal/2008/05/09/fkh6v_how_musically_diverse_is_the_lydster%3F

With the end of the year nearly at hand, it is time to look back at the albums of the past year and somehow decide what my favorites were. Taking into consideration play stats and other random variables, I have made a list of my top albums of '09. I had a hard time remembering which bands even released albums this year so I am trusting Last.fm has all of that info in order and did not miss anything. Really, if I did this another day it is very likely that my list would have changed; mostly it is dependent on my current mood. So enjoy looking over the list. I also welcome feedback; what are some of your favorite albums of the past year that I may have missed? I am always on the lookout for new music!


15. Family Force 5 - Dance Or Die With A Vengeance

Released 19/5/2009
Played 46 times
This is a fun album which I have enjoyed listening to. A great companion to the vanilla Dance or Die!

14. Thrice - Beggars

Released 11/8/2009
Played 21 times
In all honesty I have probably not given Thrice's new album the amount of play time that it deserves; hopefully I will in the future. Still, Thrice is great and I have liked this album so far.

13. Sherwood - Qu

Released 13/10/2009
Played 43 times
I'm fairly new to Sherwood myself and I have been listening to this one and there older one interchangeably. I think they are both good.

12. mewithoutYou - it's all crazy! it's all false! it's all a dream! it's alright

Released 19/5/2009
Played 38 times
It's mewithoutYou. 'nuff said.

11. Relient K - Forget & Not Slow Down

Released 5/10/2009
Played 53 times
This one is still fairly new. I've always had a soft spot for Relient K, and I really enjoy this album.

10. Maylene and the Sons of Disaster - III

Released 23/6/2009
Played 60 times
I was hooked on Maylene's third album the first time I heard it. I had someone tell me that they did not like this album, but I told them to wait because it would grow on them. Not long after, the person came and told me that I was right.

9. Alexisonfire - Old Crows / Young Cardinals

Released 23/6/2009
Played 35 times
Newest Alexisonfire. Love Dallas Green's vocals.

8. fun. - Aim and Ignite

Released 25/8/2009
Played 52 times
This is another really fun ;P album. An interesting sound, but a catchy sound.

7. Silversun Pickups - Swoon

Released 14/4/2009
Played 54 times
I am also new to the Silversun Pickups which is too bad because I only really started getting into them right after they did a show here. Would have liked to have gone.

6. Red - Innocence & Instinct

Released 10/2/2009
Played 51 times
In my opinion, this album is better than Red's first album.

5. Sleeping at Last - Storyboards

Released 15/9/2009
Played 60 times
Once again this is a group that is new to me. Absolutely loving them so far. Great for doing homework along to, and for any other times when I am mellowing out.

4. Owl City - Ocean Eyes

Released 28/7/2009
Played 78 times
Owl City's major release. Some repetition from older albums but nevertheless I like their sound. Perhaps a little high on my top list of '09, but I am putting them here because of the larger amount of plays.

3. Chevelle - Sci-Fi Crimes

Released 31/8/2009
Played 84 times
Again, the higher play count has resulted in a high spot on my list for Chevelle. Don't get me wrong, this is a decent album.

2. Paramore - Brand New Eyes

Released 25/9/2009
Played 132 times
Probably my favorite Paramore album and definitely got a lot of plays on my computer so they land at number two.

1. As Cities Burn - Hell Or High Water

Released 21/4/2009
Played 150 times
I gave top spot to the album of 2009 that got the most plays according to my Last.fm charts. I love As Cities Burn and I definitely loved this album. A unique group in my opinion. Always been impressed with what they have done especially lyrically.

Honourable mentions
- The Devil Wears Prada - With Roots Above And Branches Below
- Deas Vail - Birds & Cages
- The Fray - The Fray



So that's it, that's what I have for 2009. Looking forward to all the new music that will come in 2010.


Created using OnDistantShores's Album Of The Year journal generator.

All-American Rejects - May 17, 2003
Amos - 2005?
Coldplay - July 21, 2009
Def Leppard - September 1, 2007
Evanescence - May 17, 2003
Foreigner - September 1, 2007
Good Charlotte - May 17, 2003
GRITS - July 15, 2004
Jars of Clay - October 15, 2006
Matt Wertz - October 15, 2006
Muse - October 12, 2009
MxPx - May 17, 2003 - September 18, 2003 - February 16, 2004
New Found Glory - May 17, 2003
Newsboys - 2005?
Pillar - July 15, 2004
Relient K - July 15, 2004
Seether - May 17, 2003
The Supertones - July 15, 2004
Stretch Arm Strong - May 17, 2003
Styx - September 1, 2007
U2 - October 12, 2009

Name your top 10 most played bands on Last.fm:

1. All Time Low
2. Relient K
3. Death Cab for Cutie
4. Every Avenue
5. The Maine
6. Cobra Starship
7. Mayday Parade
8. The All-American Rejects
9. Plain White T's
10. Ludo

What was the first song you ever heard by 6 (Cobra Starship)
Smile For The Paparazzi

What is your favourite album by 2 (2. Relient K)?
Right now, I'd say either Two Lefts Don't Make a Right... But Three Do or Forget And Not Slow Down.

What is your favourite lyric that 4 (Every Avenue) has sung?
I watched the sun come up over the Chicago skyline, drove through the whole night just to make it right

Saying Goodbye

How many times have you seen 5 (The Mainer) live?
3. No, 4. I usually forget to count Warped Tour.

What is your favorite song by 7 (Mayday Parade)?
Miserable At Best

What is a good memory you have involving the music of 10 (Ludo)?
Quite a few. One would be driving around belting out Go Getter Greg with my friends after my friend got a text from a creepy guy named Greg.

Is there a song of 3 Death Cab for Cutie) that makes you sad?
Quite a few. Right now I'll say Death Of An Interior Decorator for starters. And No Sunlight, because it reminds me of getting rear ended.

What is your favorite lyric that 2 (Relient K) has sung?
We should get jerseys, cuz we make a good team, but yours would look better than mine 'cause you're out of my league

What is your favorite song by 9 (Plain White T's)?
Our Time Now

How did you get into 3 (Death Cab for Cutie)?
Someone in my 7th grade social studies class told me about them, I downloaded a couple songs, and fell in love. Then my friend's mom bought Transatlanticism and tickets to see them at an outdoor concert for pretty cheap, and it was the beginning of wonderfulness.

What was the first song you heard by 1 All Time Low)?
Probably Dear Maria, Count Me In

What is your favorite song by 4 (Every Avenue)?
A Story To Tell Your Friends

How many times have you seen 9 live (Plain White T's)?
3. Once in the rain. And it was outdoors. That was fun! Really. And then when I saw them the following week, they insulted the crowd from the week before, so that was mean. And then when I saw them 10 months after them, I called them out on insulting Chicago in Milwaukee, and later on, they singled out my cousin from the crowd. So I guess that made up for it.

What is a good memory you have involving 2 (Relient K)?
Must Have Done Something Right will forever make me think of Math Team at state my senior year.

Is there a song of 8 that makes you sad (The All-American Rejects)?
Sunshine or One More Sad Song (because of memories)

What is your favorite album of 5 (The Maine)?
There's only one full-length to choose from, and 3 EPs. I'm gonna go with Can't Stop Won't Stop.

What is your favorite lyric that 3 ( Death Cab for Cutie) has sung?
"they tenderly kissed then cut the cake
the bride then tripped and broke the vase
the one you thought would span the years
so perfectly placed below the mirror
arriving late you clean the debris
and walked into the angry scene"
Death of an Interior Decorator

What is your favorite song of 1 (All Time Low)?
Weightless
What is your favorite song of 10 (Ludo)?
Go-Getter Greg or Love Me Dead

How many times have you seen 8 ( The All-American Rejects) live?
Twice. I'm remembering to count Warped! Barricade led to bad hip bruises the second time though. Both time were within a few weeks of each other too.

What is your favorite album of 1 (All Time Low)?
Um. This is hard. I guess I'll go withSo Wrong, It's Right. No, wait. Put Up Or Shut Up. I listen to it more, and I guess as a whole like it better.

What is a great memory you have considering 9 (Plain White T's)?
When they had my cousin sing the "Oh oh oh oh"s at their concert.

What was the first song you heard by 8 (The All-American Rejects)?
Swing, Swing

What is your favorite cover by 2 (Relient K)?
I think I've only heard them cover Christmas songs. But my roommate saw them six weeks ago, and they played Under The Sea.

Name your top 10 most played bands on Last.fm:

1. Relient K
2. Bad Religion
3. Boys Like Girls
4. Allister
5. Pinhead Gunpowder
6. Rise Against
7. Sum 41
8. Take Notice
9. Avenged Sevenfold
10. Simple Plan

What was the first song you ever heard by 6 (Rise Against)?
Re-Education (Through Labor). From Guitar Hero World Tour :)

What is your favourite album by 2 (Bad Religion)?
So far I only have 3 of them but I'd say The Gray Race.

What is your favourite lyric that 4 (Allister) has sung?
I'm forced awake again in time to take the stage
And as my dream world fades another takes it's place
I look into the crowd and see myself through stares
Back when I hoped someday I'd be the one up there
(Westbound)

How many times have you seen 5 (Pinhead Gunpowder) live?
Zero. :(

What is your favorite song by 7 (Sum 41)?
Subject to Change, Motivation, My Direction or All Messed Up.

What is a good memory you have involving the music of 10 (Simple Plan)?
There are too many of them. :D

Is there a song of 3 (Boys Like Girls) that makes you sad?
Many of them. Me, You and My Medication and Up Against the Wall mostly.

What is your favorite lyric that 2 (Bad Religion) has sung?
And eternity, my friend, is a long fucking time (You)

What is your favorite song by 9 (Avenged Sevenfold)?
Brompton Cocktail

How did you get into 3 (Boys Like Girls)?
I heard The Great Escape from idobi radio and fell in love. I was just something so pure and fresh for me. But couple of years back it was too "pop" for me, so I didn't listen to them much until this summer.

What was the first song you heard by 1 (Relient K)?
Probably Be My Escape.

What is your favorite song by 4 (Allister)?
Westbound and Camouflage.

How many times have you seen 9 live (Avenged Sevenfold)?
Zero again. :<

What is a good memory you have involving 2 (Bad Religion)?
I fell in love when I heard American Jesus for the first time.

Is there a song of 8 that makes you sad (Take Notice)?
Not really.

What is your favorite album of 5 (Pinhead Gunpowder)?
Carry The Banner

What is your favorite lyric that 3 (Boys Like Girls) has sung?
I got a first class ticket to a night all alone
And a front row seat up right by the phone
Cause you're always on my mind
And I'm running out of time
(Heels Over Head)

What is your favorite song of 1 (Relient K)?
This Week The Trend, Apathetic Way to Be, The Vinyl Countdown and What Have You Been Doing Lately?

What is your favorite song of 10 (Simple Plan)?
Right now I'd say God Must Have Me (Live).

How many times have you seen 8 (Take Notice) live?
Zero again...

What is your favorite album of 1 (Relient K)?
MMHMM. Without a doubt.

What is a great memory you have considering 9 (Avenged Sevenfold)?
I dunno.

What was the first song you heard by 8 (Take Notice)?
Northward Winds Were Bound to Happen

What is your favorite cover by 2 (Bad Religion)?
I dunno.

1. Hillsong United (531 plays)
2. David Crowder Band (465 plays)
3. Elevation Worship (398 plays)
4. Anberlin (376 plays)
5. Relient K (375 plays)
6. Coldplay (365 plays)
7. Kutless (360 plays)
8. Hillsong (349 plays)
9. Skillet (345 plays)
10. Five Iron Frenzy (296 plays)
11. Switchfoot (293 plays)
12. Chris Tomlin (280 plays)
13. Passion Worship Band (263 plays)
13. Shane & Shane (263 plays)
15. Pillar (241 plays)
16. Emery (238 plays)
17. Phil Wickham (232 plays)
18. Flame (228 plays)
19. Jon Foreman (225 plays)
20. Jeremy Camp (223 plays)
21. Hillsong London (201 plays)
22. Falling Up (195 plays)
23. LeCrae (193 plays)
24. Leeland (190 plays)
25. Thousand Foot Krutch (170 plays)
25. Philmont (170 plays)
27. Building 429 (169 plays)
28. Shawn McDonald (166 plays)
29. 116 Clique (160 plays)
30. Charlie Hall (159 plays)
30. Kristian Stanfill (159 plays)
32. Family Force 5 (158 plays)
32. Red (158 plays)
32. Seventh Day Slumber (158 plays)
35. Brave Saint Saturn (154 plays)
36. Mat Kearney (153 plays)
37. Linkin Park (151 plays)
37. Copeland (151 plays)
39. Underoath (150 plays)
39. Matt Redman (150 plays)