My apologies in advance if this has already been discussed, but...

I notice that you need to listen to at least 15 seconds of each song before you can judge. When I got that pop-up window reminding me of this fact, I realized I've been making these judgments faster and faster and faster. I also realized how unfair it is of me to rate someone's song based on such a skimpy listen. Then I also realized this is probably the norm...listen until you get the drift, then move on.

I am aware that professional screeners often listen to only about 30 seconds as well (on a slow day).

But as I find myself pushing the button faster and faster...I wonder how many of us are basically judging intros. Would it be a good idea to require a longer listen? 30 seconds? A minute?

Maybe, maybe not.

And if not, I strongly suggest to anyone submitting music to put everything you've got into that first 15 seconds...it might be all they ever hear. (Start with the chorus! grin )


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