Pandora- broadening its "genre" definition?

[Swizz]

I've been using Pandora since its inception. One of my favorite stations has always been Steve Miller band. Its always played what you would expect: 70s music. But lately its been stepping out of that decade and playing bands like smashing pumpkins and chili peppers. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm digging it, but found the sudden changes to be unexpected. Other stations have been doing the same.

Has anyone else noticed the changes? If so, are they good choices, or do you find yourself hitting thumbs down quite a bit?

 

[skunkpbguy]

It seems to draw all of my different channels into the one I'm listening to, like I choose my Flogging Molly channel and all of a sudden it drops in some Billy Ocean from my 80s channel..but I'm fairly new to Pandora, not sure if that is normal behavior..

 

[i VTAK]

I listen to Insane Clown Posse and one time it started up ZZ Tops!! I was like WTF!!!! Thumbs down, hasn't happened again. But it does throw in punk and metal once in a while.