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    Posted: May 10 2010 at 17:04
So, I just made my first album review ever and I'd really like to hear your thoughts on it. How should I improve my reviews in the future and stuff like that Smile

Heres a link to the review: http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=281251

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Oh, just noticed that there are quite a bit of typos in there. Sorry for that, can't really blame myself cause it's already 1 am and I also have some fever so I might be a little disorientated LOL

Edited by Tursake - May 10 2010 at 17:07

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Points: 32553 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 10 2010 at 17:09
Well done!  Clap

My only criticism is that I think you give too much detail on each song, but then again, look who's talking!  Embarrassed Embarrassed Embarrassed LOL

Can't wait to read more from you!
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Points: 382 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 10 2010 at 17:12
Yeah, I thought I was overdoing it a little Tongue Thats one thing I'll have to improve. Gotta go get some sleep now, or I'll never get this damn fever off of me Dead

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Nice job! I wrote my first review only last night and it's similarly long. LOL
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Congratulations for your first review, it is the kind of reviews I like reading; love how you described the songs!

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Points: 6802 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 11 2010 at 12:23
Most of the time, especially when we love an album, we tend to put too much information... you have to keep on mind that many people don't even know the band, so try not to be too much descriptive to avoid people get bored, but I see that you write a nice solid review... go on pal... this become an addiction and you will see it soon...
 
Good work man...
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Points: 382 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 11 2010 at 14:28
^ I'm planning to review A Farewell To Kings and Hemispheres by Rush soon Big smile

Edited by Tursake - May 11 2010 at 14:29

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Hey there Tursake. Good review. Not the best, but certainly better than most of mine Tongue

If you want some hints, suggestions how to proceed, there it is: If you want to explain each song so thoroughly, then explain the last one too. OK, you don't like it, but what about to state what exactly you dislike ? If it's OK of course.

Also, I like layout of your review, it's quite well-arranged. But note that many reviewers use 1/3 to 1/2 for information about the band, or about the release, band members, influences, impact etc and the rest of review for itself. Try to include one paragraph (longer) with this kind of info. I know that there is something, but when compared to first track description, it's somehow lost.

But good job nevertheless.
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^ Ok, I kinda left the last song unreviewed cause I was so tired cause I did the review in the middle of the night  Tongue I'll try to put those tips to good use with my next review Smile

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Or you can suffer a little bit and edit it. Generally, people (others) who posted here are quite good reviewers so I hope we helped you.

Good luck, but more than luck, you will need perseverance - I'm reviewing for one year and it still feels good. And believe me, I do review a lot, maybe too much, but that's another topic.
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Points: 382 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 12 2010 at 04:37
I've thought of that but I didn't find a edit button or anything like that Confused

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Points: 19643 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 12 2010 at 04:50
^This link should work so you can edit your reviews, just make sure you're logged in.
http://www.progarchives.com/ReviewerPage.asp

To access this, just log in and go to the bottom of any album page and hit the link which says Edit your old reviews & ratings
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thanks! Smile

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Or on upper side of every PA page (not forums) there is

"COLLABORATORS / MEMBERS LOGIN" and then "Edit......" link
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