The ‘Just For You’ feature in the iTunes Store is sometimes dead on, usually featuring artists, songs and albums I already own, but weren’t purchased online (still purchased legally!). These featured choices don’t really do me any good, but it shows the store is generating a good idea of what listeners to certain artists like, most likely based on sales. 

However, sometimes, I’m just plain offended.

This week, a song from “Eragon” was in my recommendations, and to make matters worse, it was by Avril Lavigne. Ashlee Simpson, Daughtry and that “Bubbly toes” singer were also in there. Apparently my purchase of Vanessa Carlton (which I will defend!) and the soundtracks to “Juno” and “Eagle vs. Shark” triggered these and other not-for-me choices.

Thanks for trying iTunes, but no thanks.