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Jelli is an online music service that tries a bit too hard
On paper, Jelli looks like a good idea.
It's an online radio station which brodcasts an m3u playlist file that you can load in any player of your choice. The actual music which gets played is determined by the users who are online -- who can vote songs up and down the list, making it all "democratic" and "social."
The trouble is that the site's design is so over-the-top, it's barely usable. The graphics are so intense and there's so much color splashed everywhere that it actually makes Jelli difficult to use. It looks as though they took a concept that might have had a broad overall appeal, but then limited it with a graphic design aimed mainly at teens.
The site features five "stations," but the basic layout is the same for all (and they're all loud, visually). It couldn't hurt to add a "minimalistic" station for those of us who prefer their interfaces a bit less in-your-face.
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Subscribe to commentsinskyFeb 17th 2010 5:25PM
This isn't even aimed at teens. It looks like it's aimed at middle aged metal heads. For some reason this insults my intelligence and makes me very angry. Bravo!
agrublevvvFeb 17th 2010 7:11PM
I am sorry to say that this is the very first time i disagree with this article. First of all i agree that this idea is amazing. And the design is good... because its super easy to use. The colors may need to be toned down a tiny bit... but this is a very exciting service!
DarthNinjaFeb 17th 2010 7:42PM
Someone will write a userstyle/userscript and everyone will be happy.
glassmusicFeb 17th 2010 9:26PM
drinking mountain dew while on that site isnt required, but is highly recommended.
JackFeb 17th 2010 9:38PM
I actually like it. Been using it since I found out from you guys. I tuned it into my internet radio device, and just before the song is over, I flick over to see what is on next.
I don't think the design is over the top - took me a while to work out how to use it, but I like it. Red is my favourite.
ScarlettopiaFeb 18th 2010 2:51AM
Totally agree - I thought Jelli was a huge disappointment. In theory it sounded cool, but the song choices were lame at best and repetitive at worst. I also wasn't lovin' the forced chat room action. Give me Radio Tuna all the way!