I see your point, but there's still problems with the amount of listens, some songs you listen more to get to the centre of them, but a brilliant song you might listen to once because it is all there for you in one playing...
And voting is a lot more convenient than downloading, I download a lot less than I vote for. I had an idea of a "bandAMP charts" thing based on the popularity over the time since they were posted. I can't remember too much about it, can't find the thread anymore...
But the voting is sad.

So I will vote for Crossin the States

It is a very cool concept, and you pulled it off beginning to end flawlessly. It really goes the distance (pun intended).

Cheers fishman.

WB

It all boils down to this...  The majority here don't really care one way or another about the battle. It's more of just listen talk and enjoy...  I was always a pro battle candidate, and still am.. I see the usefulness of it as a rating system, and a kind of kudos accolade... A bragging right of sorts, as well as a personal "raise the bar" statistical analysis..  But looking at the statistics, 1,456 views, 5 votes. 465 views 8 votes.. This is the reality... Voting isn't working..and number of views wont mean much.. So, we are kind of stuck..  Downloads are so difficult for many, that there isn't that much downloading going on... believe me, not everyone downloads every song the really like..

 So, there isn't really an answer to this. The only answer is for people to vote, and nothing the programmers can do will make it work. Although making it mandatory to log in to listen would help some, because so much of the music is being listened to while the person is lurking, but I am one of those lurkers, so it would hinder me in my ability to do that.. But I will sacrifice that for the benefit of the members.. As much as I enjoy that anonymity.. It would be nice to get some competitive edge back to the site.. 
Reason number of views wont work http://browse.bandamp.com/archive.html?order_by=views&order=DESC

This shows the songs in descending order, from most viewed to least..  Look at the dates...  Most people here check out every song, at least fora few seconds... even if they don't listen all the way.. also, if you post a song right before the weekend, or the site goes down right after posting, your song most likely wont get much attention, and will slip away unnoticed.... It's odd, but true....

               JimK

Despite my rant       about the battle

http://forum.bandamp.com/The_Pit/49633.html

I Still try hahaha

Why try to mend something thats broken?

please vote

Hahahaha...you are crazy man! Respect....very nice...it's wierd, but somehow I like it...full sound, many interesting sounds, in the begining when, song starts, that train is a bit 2 loud for me....and when actualy song started, your beat is so similar to train sound, so I like it...singing...I don't know what to say really about that, not my stile, but it's not of the key or anything like that so, it's ok...fun song...Many interesting elements...

Spoony

Not my usual cup of tea but extra points for

clarity of vision
variety in the sound
dedication

I liked it, man, well done

Such contrast can be envied.

to change rating systems

Im still very suprised that this one didnt take the gold on the May battle!! (see my rant for further details)  This is totally brilliant!  An epic journey to be sure! Fish, "The Wolves Of Chicago" needs to be released by itself, mate! But you know how I feel.  This is an Awesome piece. Destined to go down in the annals of Amp history! Cheers Mate!

well its in the hall of fame!!!!!!!
who says 'contests dont matter' ..............doh ME!!!!!

BUT I AM STILL so VERY Happy

'maybe I should review my personality hahaha'

all I need now is it in the house mix to make my year!!!!

Ker Mega Splash swim to the bottom and bak....do a backflip then fade into the sunset           

the swordfish

Very well chosen sounds, a variety of styles well implemented! you get a real sense of a journey and each individual stop along the way this is exactly what it says in the title. top marks =)

Wow is all i can say

Surprised u found this song
well all ican say is thank you............
this is probably the hardest song to listen all the way through in Bandamp
cos its so long

so ............ go for it

please leave a comment and a vote after 2443 mile journey



the swordfish

lol, dude, this is random, and original. very interesting listening, theres soo many different movements in it, all with different emotional themes. Well done

Ian

just listened to this composition.. it had me on the edge of the seat..lol.. its awesome!!! gosh!! wow!!

thank you so much Pagans ....................

i missed your comment...........first time around...........

I'm currently working on how to do this whole track live...............

headbanger!!!!!!

but will get there..............

swordfish