a pretty neat site, it maps a path between any two artists, showing the degrees of separation.

Here's an interesting one:

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=11650&dest_id=25

have fun!

I think the game with this should be to try to rack up the highest degrees of seperation

First Attempt:

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=4687&dest_id=383

Karl Burns has apparently been in everything. If I put The Fall in he's the connection no matter what other band I put in

I put fifteen steps between the Cure and One direction. It was a bit lame towards the end what they considered connected though

Damn there is 15 steps

My best was 14 steps between Guided By Voices and The Rasmus.

Ah, sixteen steps between Guided By Voices and Him.

Disappointingly slayer and julio iglesias only had 11 steps.

Somehow The Cure and Joy Division have 10 steps

Ah, sixteen steps between Guided By Voices and Him.

NEW HIGH SCORE

I put 16 between the kinks and chvrches.

I tried to think really old band and pretty recent band.

oh wait. i thought 15 was still th ehigh score. damn

18 steps between The Cure and Arctic Monkeys BOOOOM

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=926&dest_id=255826

Okay, I wasted way too much time trying to beat the top score. Now I'm stepping away.

VICTORY

I have equaled 18 steps but not topped it yet.

got to 16

22 steps motherfuckers. the rasmus to arctic monkeys

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=35931&dest_id=255826

Awwwww fuck you, you copied my AM idea haha

I've only been able to max out at 18 steps between the earliest things i listen to vs the newest things i listen to

Somehow The Cure and Joy Division have 10 steps

12 from the velvets to suicide

nirvana to bush in 8 steps
http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=54&dest_id=22

tanya tucker to marilyn manson in 7
http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=10960&dest_id=187

the proof is in the pudding folks

http://www.angelfire.com/wa/sk8splace/images/gavnrev.bmp

22 steps motherfuckers. the rasmus to arctic monkeys

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=35931&dest_id=255826

I don't think I can beat this

new game. the first band must be pumpkins

to start off. sp to outkast http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=11650&dest_id=525

14 steps

sp to garth brooks http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=11650&dest_id=1929

15 steps

18 steps to arctic monkeys... think im seeing a pattern here

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=11650&dest_id=255826

WAIT

Courtney Love was a member of Faith no More??

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=11650&dest_id=106458

Can't find a path between Evil Pimp and Nite Jewel

Pretty sure that beats all your steps

that happens when you enter an artist that's not recognized in their database. fairly common.

Fuck u

you're welcome

Best I got was Evil Pimp to Flipper, 21 steps

22 steps motherfuckers. the rasmus to arctic monkeys

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=35931&dest_id=255826

is reprise still undefeated, or did anybody get to 23 steps?

22 steps: Sade to Rammstein
http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=198&dest_id=34


new game. the first band must be pumpkins

that's ugly, highest I can get is 21 steps from SP to Sexion d'Assaut
http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=11650&dest_id=716562

well, it cant find a path from SP to radical face and they are both in the database

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=11650&dest_id=20660

no fun though. let me try to get one more than 21 steps.

also no path from SP to rebecca black

SP to Slowdive 20 steps -
http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=11650&dest_id=38744

is reprise still undefeated, or did anybody get to 23 steps?


Still undefeated

I've been able to pull a "no connection" but that doesn't count. There has to actually be one

SP to Slowdive 20 steps -
http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=11650&dest_id=38744

High Score for the SP game

24 Steps

Muse anyone?

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=255826&dest_id=2591

WAIT

Courtney Love was a member of Faith no More??

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=11650&dest_id=106458

yes for like a second. as vocalist.

not trying to win the game, but this one is for fun

Captain Beefheart to Smashing Pumpkins


http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=488996&dest_id=11650

lets change the rules, so I can win :banging:

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=2784&dest_id=11650

yeah i tried getting a 1-step with Smashing Pumpkins & R.E.M. expecting a simple "Mike Mills played on Siamese Dream" but instead it was some convoluted 8-part path ending with the dude who filled in for berry after he left

whatever, site's still awesome

amazing how there are literally 3 times as many steps between two british alternative rock bands from the 00s as there are between Captain fucking Beefheart & Jennifer Lopez, though

i love that shit

from here

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r9lpLm7jwQY?rel=0&amp" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

to here

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VArPPSt5vso?rel=0&t=04s" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

in 8 easy steps!

From Burzum to Britney Spears in 11 steps.

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=14245&dest_id=791

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8v0ENscgHIo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=248826&dest_id=54

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XVCNtyZdGD0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I hate "ironic genre change" covers so much.

especially "bubblegum pop turned some kind of metal" and "breathy acoustic cover of goofy novelty song"

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8ejeEBlDESc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

this shit makes me want to, in the words of Patton Oswalt, punch all the soy on the planet.

I hate "ironic genre change" covers so much.
Samesies.

22 steps between vampire weekend and theory of a deadman

dreams of glass you're so fucking stupid

"what's your point"

what do you think my point is

obviously one would think there would be less steps between arctic monkeys and muse or whoever than captain beefheart and jennifer lopez. learn how to think before your next "internet venture"

haha

https://static.spiceworks.com/shared/post/0000/6618/52b48e1bea6b99cf751d09230c2ec9fb88fa3c32e95fe7d20d f3a33acea2ac7b.jpg

Can't find a path between Two Gallants and The Smashing Pumpkins

This isn't a record or even particularly interesting but I think I should post it because I want to fit in.

http://static.echonest.com/SixDegreesOfBlackSabbath/index.html?src_id=468&dest_id=88317

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8ejeEBlDESc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

this shit makes me want to, in the words of Patton Oswalt, punch all the soy on the planet.

this is 100% genuine but i'm not sure if that is worse. it's definitely gross.

i gotta be real sturgill simpson does a cover of i promise you by when in rome that only makes it sound like a real song but i guess it fits in your GODDAMN HIPSTER CATEGORY YOU FUCKIN HIPSTER

obviously one would think there would be less steps between arctic monkeys and muse or whoever than captain beefheart and jennifer lopez. learn how to think before your next "internet venture"

yeah i honestly decided this thing wasn't worth a fuck if it takes that many steps to link two bands that probably party together

yeah i honestly decided this thing wasn't worth a fuck if it takes that many steps to link two bands that probably party together
exactly.

yeah i tried getting a 1-step with Smashing Pumpkins & R.E.M. expecting a simple "Mike Mills played on Siamese Dream" but instead it was some convoluted 8-part path ending with the dude who filled in for berry after he left

whatever, site's still awesome
no, it's worthless.

NOFX is great. A lot of their more current albums are really awesome too. Their latest one kinda sucked but Coaster and Wolves in wolves clothing are both fantastic.

I have no idea why people regard NOFX as some pathetic band to make fun of here. They've been one of the most consistent punk bands out there and they're always switching shit up and keeping things interesting.

My guess is it comes down to ignorance mostly. Anyhow, cool to see another NOFX fan here:2thumbsup:

the other thing is why did the arctic monkeys show up so often in the furthest steps? didn't they work with both bob rock and rick rubin? doesn't that connect you to everything ever, right there?

steve albini