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What you’re about to see is a prototype of a system I had developed three or four years ago. You can consider this a playground for these icons while I formulate what the hell I want to do with these things. They have their meanings and are listed, but where they will be implemented is up to… anyone. Got an idea? Send us that feedback! ASAP!
Irregular Song Structure
Songs avoid classic pop music formula known as AABA.
Noises/Drones
Inclusion of non-melodic and/or electronically-produced ambient noise as track-to-track transitions or structured interference.
Unconventional Vocal Performance
The performance of the vocalist strays from the mainstream ideal.
Unclear Classification
An album defies classification by not having a sound that congruently lies with others.
Independent Label
A record company without ties, or heavy influence from, the “big five” major media labels, released the album.
Mainstream Approval
A popular music audience takes to/is capable of enjoying the material.
Critical Dissent
Critical opinion of this album is scattered amongst a wide gamut of high and low scores.
