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Index » Radio Paradise/General » About RP » Why are 2 of the best albums of the last decade completely ignored on RP?
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KurtfromLaQuinta

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Gender: Male


Posted: Jul 6, 2020 - 1:55pm



 Johnny_B wrote:


 

Wouldn't want to make you sad... Keep on playing those happy songs old man!
 


 



Keep on playing those happy songs!
 


KurtfromLaQuinta

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Gender: Male


Posted: Jul 6, 2020 - 1:44pm



 sunybuny wrote:


 Steely_D wrote:


 Johnny_B wrote:

 It would be great if the song library wouldn't only exist of submissions of elderly white men, although it explains the excessive playtime for Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and the like ;-)
 

I've seen the RP website pics of Rebecca G and "elderly white man" doesn't really apply to her, AFAIK.

And fortunately the font is too small for me to read clearly, otherwise I'd remind you that what you said was an ageist and racist and sexist comment. 
 
Hey, don't forget us "elderly white women"... there's your sexism.


 
Men are easier to pick on.

sunybuny

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Posted: Jul 6, 2020 - 7:46am



 Steely_D wrote:


 Johnny_B wrote:

 It would be great if the song library wouldn't only exist of submissions of elderly white men, although it explains the excessive playtime for Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and the like ;-)
 

I've seen the RP website pics of Rebecca G and "elderly white man" doesn't really apply to her, AFAIK.

And fortunately the font is too small for me to read clearly, otherwise I'd remind you that what you said was an ageist and racist and sexist comment. 
 
Hey, don't forget us "elderly white women"... there's your sexism.

Steely_D

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Posted: Jul 4, 2020 - 5:13pm



 Johnny_B wrote:

 It would be great if the song library wouldn't only exist of submissions of elderly white men, although it explains the excessive playtime for Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and the like ;-)
 

I've seen the RP website pics of Rebecca G and "elderly white man" doesn't really apply to her, AFAIK.

And fortunately the font is too small for me to read clearly, otherwise I'd remind you that what you said was an ageist and racist and sexist comment. 
KurtfromLaQuinta

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Posted: Jul 4, 2020 - 5:01pm



 Johnny_B wrote:


 sunybuny wrote:


 Johnny_B wrote:
Radio Paradise plays some songs from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, but the critically acclaimed last 2 albums - Skeleton Tree (95/100 on metacritic) and Ghosteen (96/100) - are completely ignored. I don't understand why, because both albums are packed with beautiful songs that would fit greatly on RP. Is it because it is believed that RP listeners can't handle the intensely sad and beautiful content of the songs? One could start with Bright Horses for example, or Ghosteen Speaks, or Leviathan. Chills, tears, bliss, indescribable beautiful...

Does anyone has an answer to this enigma?
 

Have you submitted them through the Submissions link? Look under the Music drop-down.

How does that work? I submitted some songs, but nothing happens. The thing is... shouldn't a radio station proactively add good new songs by itself?
I really love RP, but it hardly ever happens that I get to know new bands listening to it. It would be great if the song library wouldn't only exist of submissions of elderly white men, although it explains the excessive playtime for Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and the like ;-)




 

It doesn't work in your favor.
I've submitted at least 200 (probably closer to 300) songs in the over 20 years since I started listening to R.Paradise.  I hate to see my ratio to those submitted to those accepted.
Someplace around here in the rules of this station, Bill says he appreciates song suggestions. BUT... it's his decision to allow what's added.
I'm thankful for the chance to get a song on the playlist. It does happen. Just not very frequently as one might like. And I'm one of those "elderly white men" you mentioned. Though I don't listen to "elderly white men" music.
How many radio stations do you know that even give you a chance to do that?
After those over 20 years of listening here, I've learned a lot of new music. And I will continue to listen.

KurtfromLaQuinta

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Gender: Male


Posted: Jul 4, 2020 - 4:34pm



 Johnny_B wrote:


 
Only old in years!
You see... I eat Trix cereal for breakfast.


 

You know that Nick Cave is 62, right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfKYImFP_Pw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DQT_R2VMJQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3M0mkmDL1o

Keep on playing those happy songs!
 
Oh, a young guy.

Don't get stuck in the syrupy goo!
Johnny_B



Posted: Jul 3, 2020 - 3:44am



 sunybuny wrote:


 Johnny_B wrote:
Radio Paradise plays some songs from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, but the critically acclaimed last 2 albums - Skeleton Tree (95/100 on metacritic) and Ghosteen (96/100) - are completely ignored. I don't understand why, because both albums are packed with beautiful songs that would fit greatly on RP. Is it because it is believed that RP listeners can't handle the intensely sad and beautiful content of the songs? One could start with Bright Horses for example, or Ghosteen Speaks, or Leviathan. Chills, tears, bliss, indescribable beautiful...

Does anyone has an answer to this enigma?
 

Have you submitted them through the Submissions link? Look under the Music drop-down.

How does that work? I submitted some songs, but nothing happens. The thing is... shouldn't a radio station proactively add good new songs by itself?
I really love RP, but it hardly ever happens that I get to know new bands listening to it. It would be great if the song library wouldn't only exist of submissions of elderly white men, although it explains the excessive playtime for Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and the like ;-)




Johnny_B



Posted: Jul 2, 2020 - 3:44pm



 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:


 Johnny_B wrote:


 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:


 ScottFromWyoming wrote:


 

Me also.
Sad music makes me... sad.
I do enjoy them every once in a while.
I'm sure nobody wants to hear my happy, sappy songs all the time too.

 

Wouldn't want to make you sad... Keep on playing those happy songs old man!
 
Only old in years!
You see... I eat Trix cereal for breakfast.


 

You know that Nick Cave is 62, right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfKYImFP_Pw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DQT_R2VMJQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3M0mkmDL1o

Keep on playing those happy songs!
KurtfromLaQuinta

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Gender: Male


Posted: Jul 2, 2020 - 7:40am



 Johnny_B wrote:


 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:


 ScottFromWyoming wrote:


 

Me also.
Sad music makes me... sad.
I do enjoy them every once in a while.
I'm sure nobody wants to hear my happy, sappy songs all the time too.

 

Wouldn't want to make you sad... Keep on playing those happy songs old man!
 
Only old in years!
You see... I eat Trix cereal for breakfast.

KurtfromLaQuinta

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Gender: Male


Posted: Jul 2, 2020 - 7:37am



 ColdMiser wrote:


 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:


 



 

 

Me also.
Sad music makes me... sad.
I do enjoy them every once in a while.
I'm sure nobody wants to hear my happy, sappy songs all the time too.

 
At least we know you won't be bringing us down in the RP MCC


 
Nope.
I'll be banned for making it too poppy.
Or maybe poopy?

Johnny_B



Posted: Jul 2, 2020 - 4:35am



 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:


 ScottFromWyoming wrote:


 sirdroseph wrote:
Sounds good to me, one can never have too much Nick Cave.
{#Dancingbanana}
 

I can. 

 
I've appreciated Nick since the first time I heard Birthday Party but never ever have put his music on for enjoyment. I let DJs figure out how to work it into a set.
 

Me also.
Sad music makes me... sad.
I do enjoy them every once in a while.
I'm sure nobody wants to hear my happy, sappy songs all the time too.

 

Wouldn't want to make you sad... Keep on playing those happy songs old man!
miamizsun

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Posted: Jul 1, 2020 - 1:25pm

because there's a glitch in every matrix?
R_P

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Posted: Jul 1, 2020 - 11:46am

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
I've appreciated Nick since the first time I heard Birthday Party but never ever have put his music on for enjoyment. I let DJs figure out how to work it into a set.
 
15 minutes of enjoyment!


ColdMiser

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Posted: Jul 1, 2020 - 11:33am



 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:


 



 

 

Me also.
Sad music makes me... sad.
I do enjoy them every once in a while.
I'm sure nobody wants to hear my happy, sappy songs all the time too.

 
At least we know you won't be bringing us down in the RP MCC

ScottFromWyoming

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Location: Powell
Gender: Male


Posted: Jul 1, 2020 - 8:46am



 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:


 ScottFromWyoming wrote:


 sirdroseph wrote:
Sounds good to me, one can never have too much Nick Cave.
{#Dancingbanana}
 

I can. 

 
I've appreciated Nick since the first time I heard Birthday Party but never ever have put his music on for enjoyment. I let DJs figure out how to work it into a set.
 

Me also.
Sad music makes me... sad.
I do enjoy them every once in a while.
I'm sure nobody wants to hear my happy, sappy songs all the time too.

 


KurtfromLaQuinta

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Location: Really deep in the heart of South California
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 30, 2020 - 5:49pm



 ScottFromWyoming wrote:


 sirdroseph wrote:
Sounds good to me, one can never have too much Nick Cave.
{#Dancingbanana}
 

I can. 

 
I've appreciated Nick since the first time I heard Birthday Party but never ever have put his music on for enjoyment. I let DJs figure out how to work it into a set.
 

Me also.
Sad music makes me... sad.
I do enjoy them every once in a while.
I'm sure nobody wants to hear my happy, sappy songs all the time too.
ScottFromWyoming

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Location: Powell
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 30, 2020 - 9:13am



 sirdroseph wrote:
Sounds good to me, one can never have too much Nick Cave.
{#Dancingbanana}
 

I can. 
 
I've appreciated Nick since the first time I heard Birthday Party but never ever have put his music on for enjoyment. I let DJs figure out how to work it into a set.
sirdroseph

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Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 30, 2020 - 7:04am

Sounds good to me, one can never have too much Nick Cave.{#Dancingbanana}
Johnny_B



Posted: Jun 30, 2020 - 6:46am



 sunybuny wrote:


 Johnny_B wrote:
Radio Paradise plays some songs from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, but the critically acclaimed last 2 albums - Skeleton Tree (95/100 on metacritic) and Ghosteen (96/100) - are completely ignored. I don't understand why, because both albums are packed with beautiful songs that would fit greatly on RP. Is it because it is believed that RP listeners can't handle the intensely sad and beautiful content of the songs? One could start with Bright Horses for example, or Ghosteen Speaks, or Leviathan. Chills, tears, bliss, indescribable beautiful...

Does anyone has an answer to this enigma?
 

Have you submitted them through the Submissions link? Look under the Music drop-down.
 

Thank you. I just did! We'll see what happens...

Still don't understand why I'm the first one ;-)
sunybuny

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Location: The West & Best Coast of FLA
Gender: Female


Posted: Jun 30, 2020 - 6:36am



 Johnny_B wrote:
Radio Paradise plays some songs from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, but the critically acclaimed last 2 albums - Skeleton Tree (95/100 on metacritic) and Ghosteen (96/100) - are completely ignored. I don't understand why, because both albums are packed with beautiful songs that would fit greatly on RP. Is it because it is believed that RP listeners can't handle the intensely sad and beautiful content of the songs? One could start with Bright Horses for example, or Ghosteen Speaks, or Leviathan. Chills, tears, bliss, indescribable beautiful...

Does anyone has an answer to this enigma?
 

Have you submitted them through the Submissions link? Look under the Music drop-down.