Have you ever wondered what life would be like if machines could read your mind? Could a program really know what kind of music you need and crave? Welcome to the magical world of Pandora.com, my friends. The future of radio is upon us.

Pandora.com begins with a very simple premise - tell it what you like. You can either begin with a "Quick Start" feature where you enter one band into the system, and then the Web site makes a radio station for you that plays music stylistically similar to the band or song you entered. If you have a bit more time on your hands, you can list all your favorite bands and songs into your "personal profile." Every stylistic variation and unique tonality comes together in a symphony of songs that will never let your ears be bored. The site makes a whole new radio station of not only the bands you entered, but the music that you will now like. Yes, I know what I wrote - you WILL like this music.

The incredible thing about Pandora.com is that it actually works. The idea that a piece of software could predict your music style may seem preposterous, but by the grace of some higher power - they've done it. Even if they do play a song that you don't like, you can hit the "I don't like this song" button and you will never hear it again. Seriously, Pandora will never play it again. If you really like a song and want to hear it again, hit the aptly named "I like this song" button and Pandora will play the song more often.
Not convinced? Give Pandora.com one hour. You most likely listen to music while hanging out with friends or on your off time, so just give this site a chance. Your musical palette will expand and you'll find out more about your musical taste than you ever thought was possible. In the end, this site is well named, since after one use you may feel like you have opened a musical Pandora's box.