My Ratings System

I've been attempting to device a system for rating music that would play along with interplanetary theme of the title of this blog, "The Great Beyond." I've tried several, but believe that I have come up with something that will work.

There are nine planets in the solar system plus the sun. Beginning with the sun as a perfect "10," and finishing with Pluto as a "1," albums will be given a planet rating. Here is how it will work.

10 Sun - Super hot stuff.
9 Mercury - As with the formation of the Caloris Basin, this CD will probably cause a very large impact.
8 Venus - Bright. You gotta love this one.
7 Earth - This CD might be better, but, somehow, there is the George W. Bush factor.
6 Mars - The god of war loses a battle or two, but stays afloat.
5 Jupiter - This planet is known as "The Wandering Star." That would best describe this CD.
4 Saturn - The root of the word "Saturday," which is how this CD should be treated.
3 Uranus - Scientists don't seem able to figure out which pole is north. Quite the conundrum.
2 Neptune - The god of the sea, and this CD is definitely drowning!!!
1 Pluto - This planet is smaller than several moons. Sounds insignificant.

There you have it. The rating system that will be used for all future reviews. Your comments, suggestions and criticisms would be greatly appreciated.