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Easy Livin
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Posted: April 28 2005 at 14:51 | |
Try this one Pete: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3590 To post a thread link Peter, all you need to do is highlight the address of the page in the address line at the top, press CTRL+C together to copy it, then paste it into the reply screen using CTRL+V. I'll pop round and show you, put the kettle on... |
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valravennz
Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: March 20 2005 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 2546 |
Posted: April 28 2005 at 22:50 | |
I read that post in the forum and you ask some very interesting questions, Easy Livin. Knowledge of the genre that is being reviewed is a distinct advantage. As I hinted in my earlier post, I would not review work from a genre I was not entirely familiar with or the music of which I disliked. My writing style would reflect that...not quite guns blazing but almost certainly "short, sharp and too the point". That does not mean I am not up for a challenge. If some one handed me an Opeth album for review - I would do so - but it would probably require many listens and it would be a review done non-hastily and with thought. I agree that reviews of albums that have been released the day before can not be subjective. Porcupine Tree's "Deadwing" is a great example of many reviews done before the dust has settled. Like good wine, an album matures with age or in this instance with repeated listenings. Then one would hope to be able to write a balanced review both subjectively and objectively. |
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Peter
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Posted: April 29 2005 at 00:49 | |
BTW, thanks again, but that wasn't the thread either.... Oh well! Edited by Peter |
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: April 29 2005 at 04:01 | |
Absolutely. Especcially if you DON'T like an album on first listen, any experienced music fan (not just reviewers) should know from personal experience that some music just takes some time getting used to.
Regarding Deadwing: I don't think that you have to listen to an album for years in order to write a competent review. But it definitely takes several spins (I'm talking about listening to the album as a whole). One particular review complained about the track "Shallow" being too commercial and boring ... I think it contains some beautiful parts, and would rather call that review "shallow".
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Easy Livin
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Posted: April 29 2005 at 14:56 | |
OK Peter, I think I found it this time, it was that wicked James Lee who cited your review. |
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Peter
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Posted: April 29 2005 at 15:14 | |
Hoo-rah for Cheesy Oblivion! That was the one -- third time's the charm, EL.... I admire your tenacity -- now go out and get a life, mate! PS: The kettle boiled dry, and nearly burned the house down (plus, I had to drink all the ale, before it spoiled)! Where were you? Trying to clear yer kilt contents through customs? |
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"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
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Easy Livin
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: February 21 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 15585 |
Posted: April 29 2005 at 17:02 | |
A life?, Not a chance! Anyway, see I got on the bus OK, but the driver said my ticket wouldn't get me to Canada... Do you realise how far away you live!?
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tuxon
Forum Senior Member Joined: September 21 2004 Location: plugged-in Status: Offline Points: 5502 |
Posted: April 29 2005 at 17:13 | |
That was a good read, good threads do excist Of course these threads where from a time I wasn't on the forum to dumb it down a little. |
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James Lee
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Posted: April 29 2005 at 20:05 | |
Yeah, don't you just hate those little know-it-all pr1cks who show up out of nowhere with their snotty attitudes? I know I do. |
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Reed Lover
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Posted: April 29 2005 at 20:15 | |
It was a well-articulated/reasoned post which led to a refreshingly(compared to current standards) mature and intelligent thread. I might post a load of sh*t most of the time,but it is because there is nothing of interest to get my teeth into.... Edited by Reed Lover |
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FloydWright
Prog Reviewer Joined: January 20 2005 Status: Offline Points: 369 |
Posted: May 01 2005 at 12:12 | |
OK, I'm kinda guilty of doing this to old albums, because I tend to dislike the sound quality problems and some of the playing/production techniques. But, when I do so, I try not to let the particular problems I have "infect" the entire album. I highlight the good where I hear it, and I also try to explain very carefully what perspective I'm coming from, so that people can judge the worth of my opinion for themselves (even if that means deciding they like something because I don't). One example that comes to mind is my review of Rush's 2112, to which I gave 3 stars. |
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