Would this be a waste of time...
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Topic: Would this be a waste of time...
Posted By: The Truth
Subject: Would this be a waste of time...
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 13:39
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Someone showed me a review I had written what seems like a long time ago (it was quite awhile back) and I was almost appalled at how amateur it was! I was about to go edit it and then I noticed just how many of my reviews I should rewrite... My musical tastes have taken a huge shift and I need to change ratings and views on albums but that would take a long time. Should this be done or would it just be a waste of my time? ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 13:51
Sorry to make you question yourself.  I know I am going to be re-reviewing some albums (there are a few albums I didn't like for a good while but are now worthy of one or two more stars and in some cases, a new review). I say if you have time to waste, go for it. Make it a gradual thing, like redo one review a day or week until you are satisfied with everything. Then it won't seem like a chore. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 13:54
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This is all your fault Rob! But your idea sounds good, I may start trying that, make a list of stuff to redo or something. ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 14:16
Do a few, with no hurry, and see how you feel about it. 
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Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 14:47
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Actually it would not be a waste of time. Do what you feel. ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 15:35
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For what little it's worth: Although, if I were reviews-writing inclined (I lack the ability to communicate my passion for music and the way it speaks to me which is very sad for me since I wish to share that experience but I can't express it in words, and in a way it's deeply personal), I would go back to edit typos and grammar, I wouldn't want to edit out my earlier impressions of music. Any significant changes that indicate a shift in perspective, or new insights, I would add on to the review, and indicate that those are later impressions/ thoughts. It can be neat to see how opinion/ taste does change over time, and it can be neat to even see, with some, how the writing style / approach changes. Even adding a quick note to the end of the review that your opinion changed, and you would not rate it such-and-such would, I think be worthwhile, but I wouldn't think re-writing is necessary (if you notice any errors, then you'll probably want to correct those at the same time). Of course, as said above, you should do what you want and what feels right to you. In sum, I think: edit a bit, add on to, re-rate, but don't re-write. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 15:41
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Like Logan says...an addendum would be enough I feel. With a note giving your old rating. Something like. " My appreciation of this album has changed over time so what once I rated a 2 star album I have raised to four stars because........." ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: topographicbroadways
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 15:47
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I looked at one of my old reviews earlier. This one was only a few months old and I already feel completely differently about it so I probably won't start getting into that. Though a few quick edits might be a good idea. -------------  
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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: May 07 2011 at 16:16
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Yes it is. ------------- 
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: May 08 2011 at 09:54
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If it's a complete re-write, I'm happy to delete the original if you prefer, so that the new review gets a front page listing. Bear in mind though that if you decide to do this, your new review goes to the bottom of the listing on the album page.
Please do this on a few at a time basis though!
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Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: May 08 2011 at 11:03
I don't know if I'll goes as far as deleting them but I am going to make a few considerable tweaks. Thanks for all the help guys, be looking over my review page to see if I do it alright.  ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: May 08 2011 at 11:32
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I don't know if a thread on this has been started before, but I am curious about how many people have experienced taste changes in music in general over time and specifically since they first got into prog. For the most part they've remained consistent for me. About the only shifts are a few albums I couldn't stand because a prog group went commercial and a few albums where a prog band went commercial where I went along at the time, but now really don't care about. ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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