www.slacker.com

Here’s an alternative to Pandora. It is an internet radio website that pretty much does the same thing as Pandora -  www.slacker.com 

When you visit the site, just type in a song in the search box and listen as it begins to play songs that are similar to the song of your choice. 

How is it different from www.pandora.com?

There is one major difference – Slacker does not make it obligatory that you create an account and sign in before you can start listening to music. Pandora, on the other hand, does require you to sign in before you can actually listen to the music.

In my opinion, that alone is the major difference - unless of course you want to count the fact that the two sites don’t play exactly the same songs when you make a selection. 

But that’s the whole point in visiting this site instead of Pandora, isn't it? Chances are that it will offer a different choice of songs. 

I tried it out for myself. First I went to Pandora and typed in the song “Soldier” by Eminem. Pandora played the following songs in the following order:

1) “When the music stops” by Eminem

2) “Back down” by 50 Cent

3) “Nasty mind” by D12

4) “Still don’t give a F@#%” by Eminem

5) “Remember the name” by Fort Minor

Then I went to slacker and typed in the same song. Slacker played the following songs:

1) “Soldier” by Eminem

2) “Pass the Courvoisier” by Busta Rhymes

3) “My President” by Young Jeezy

4) “Lolli lolli pop dat body” by Three Six Mafia

5) “Already home“ by Jay Z

I am not claiming that one list is better than the other. But based on your individual tastes in music, perhaps you might prefer one list over the other. Freedom to choose is always good.

Last thing before I go, like Pandora, Slacker sometimes interrupts the songs with commercials. If this bothers you, there is an option to upgrade to commercial-free listening.

By the way, did you like one list over the other? If so, Why? Please leave a comment.

Until next time...