Thursday, 13 March 2014

I've Made The Century!

So, here it is. My 100th post, which strangely, has fallen exactly 4 years to the month since my very first post. I actually wrote it on Monday (the 10th), but decided to wait until today to post it as today marks 4 years to the very day.

I can hardly believe that it has come this far. I started this blog as a way of sharing the latest music I had found with friends and to get thoughts off my chest and out of my head. At first, it had just a handful of visitors a week, but has since grown to be something much more that I ever hoped or expected. I cannot even begin to express just how much I appreciate the support I receive from each and every one of you who take the time to read my ramblings (even just out of pity or a sense of loyalty), but after countless hours and an unfathomable number of words typed, I think that it's your turn to give me something back.

I thought that it would be a good opportunity to get some feedback.What do YOU think? What would you like to see more of? Have I introduced you to any new bands? (go on, stroke my ego). How often do you read my blog? Is there any particular sub-genre you feel gets a raw deal? Come on, guys. I say this a lot, but this time I mean it. I have spent hundreds of hours hunched over this very keyboard and it will take just a few minutes of your time to type something in the comment box below.

On another note, there have been some amazing releases over the past 4 years and I think it would be remiss of me not to compile a "top 10 albums" list to celebrate this, admittedly pointless, little milestone. No, I'm not doing it now - this is merely one of those segue posts - but it will be up in a day or so.
I also have 16 'draft' updates which are either taking a bit of time to finish or have been forgotten about / abandoned, but I am making it a personal goal to finish them as soon as I can and get them out there onto t'internet.

Thanks again for all of your support as without it, well I wouldn't have bothered.

Stu

6 comments:

  1. I don't need to say it, 'cos you already know..... I love your blog and read it regularly. You have a good writing style and your passion clearly comes across. I have heard about countless bands, since you started this and from my Kimpilations over the years. Too many to list! Keep it up hon, I will keep reading!! X

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  2. You have introduced me to some good bands since I have been reading your blog. Do you discuss any of the Industrial Metal Stu?

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    1. I certainly do, on occasion. I was very positive about the new Die Krupps album when it came out and this weekend I will be posting about the new Laibach.

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  3. I try to check it out every other day and it's always a nice read. Checked out a lot of bands that you've recommended, some stuck and som didn't.

    It's not a problem for me but I guess you could do with some power metal and that stuff if you want to cover the whole metal spectrum.

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  4. Congratulations my man! 100 you really have been busy. When I have the chance I come to read your blogs and have a listen to the music you share here. I have found new bands thanks to you and your blogs are getting better every time. Very professional and interesting . Never stop writing :) ROCK ON!!! Gaby xxx

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  5. ever since we meet up at blood stock 08 ive found you to be the encyclopedia of metal, i find it reallly insitefull to read about even some bands that i wouldnt usually like but suddenly find things i do acctually like about, congratz on getting to 100 m8 just fingers crossed we dont have to wait 4 years to get the next 100 lol, great work m8 keep it up

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