See, this is part of the problem; I'm not even sure what the various categories mean to various people, and when I've tried to formulate some generalities--e.g., "not crazy about loud dumb hard rock"--then I think "But I like the Ramones! or what little I've heard of them, anyway!" So as much as anything I'm looking to have my preconceptions about what I *think* I like shook up a bit.

That list of yours is *amazing* and a bit overwhelming, but as I formulate ideas, I'll get back to you, with many thanks!