At what point do you classify a group/artist your favorite?

For me it is when you have had the cd in your car for months, or they are your constant “i don’t know what to listen to right now” - so you go for it. I do agree though, the absolutely favorites (life time favorites) are the ones that happy, sad, just waking up, falling asleep, going out, whenever - you are in touch with the sound.

headunderwater:

For me it’s when I can listen to them at any time and not skip a track.