Some new guy ridiculing my rating

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   Some guy named pociluk, who incedentily has never made a single post on the forums (i looked on his bio) has decided that with his first review, one on the RUSH- Permanent Waves album, to ridicule how I reviewed the album and point out the problems with the way i reviewed.
This is my review on it:

I know this album at least deserves a 4, but does it deserve the all powerful 5? This would put it up as the top 2-3 RUSH albums of all time. Is it that good? Well, the only way to find out is to look at each song individualy, then the album as a whole

Spirit of the Radio- 10/10- One of RUSH's greatest commercial songs, and just one of their greatest songs in general. I honestly believe the lyrics in this song are some of the most poetic and original Neal has ever written. It may be geared more toward radio play, but with all the changes in the song and the odd time signatures, its still prog baby. Everyone can enjoy this song, and its hard not to smile when you hear it.

Freewill- 9/10- Another great RUSH song. Also geared toward radio airplay, but who cares, its still a great song. It comes right out of the gate rolling with the momentum built up by the first song. The lyrics here, again, are fantastic and really fun to recite and sing along with. Not too terribly complicated, but very catchy and very clean. It gets fun and crazy towards the middle, and then goes back to the rhythem of the beginning of the song. Great.

Jacob's Ladder- 8/10- Still going strong, and building up tension. Good stuff.

Entre Nous- 6.5/10- Sorta catchy, but only the first few times. You'll find yourself skipping this song after a few spins.

Different Strings- 6/10- Kinda like Entre Nous, except more boring. You'll do the same thing to this one.

Natural Science- 10/10- Best song in the album, and one of the best RUSH songs ever done. Proggy and never really slows down, once scene is set up it just gets up and goes. 

So i suppose i can't give this album the 5 stars, but is gets a nice and proud 4 stars from me. Very highly recommended

This is HIS review on it:

"I read a review by Ryan Mc Bride that was so typical, I need to write one that was from a different perspective. I give this album 4/5 just like Ryan BUT it is based on the strength of 2 songs he sl*gged. "Entre Nous" and "Different Strings" are 2 of Rush's better short songs and to suggest they are skipable is ridiculous. Yes the 2 popular songs are solid. "Jacob's Ladder" is solid. "Natural Science" is GOOD but not great. Both "Entre Nous" and "Different Strings" are great. Buy the album for those songs alone!"

I would put a permanent link to this but i don't know how, please someone either talk to this person, or delete his review. I don't really think im over reacting he's clearly just using the review to put me down.

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SoundsofSeasons Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: March 08 2007 Location: Arizona -- USA Status: Offline Points: 221	Topic: Some new guy ridiculing my rating Posted: July 27 2007 at 23:29
	Some guy named pociluk, who incedentily has never made a single post on the forums (i looked on his bio) has decided that with his first review, one on the RUSH- Permanent Waves album, to ridicule how I reviewed the album and point out the problems with the way i reviewed. This is my review on it: I know this album at least deserves a 4, but does it deserve the all powerful 5? This would put it up as the top 2-3 RUSH albums of all time. Is it that good? Well, the only way to find out is to look at each song individualy, then the album as a whole Spirit of the Radio- 10/10- One of RUSH's greatest commercial songs, and just one of their greatest songs in general. I honestly believe the lyrics in this song are some of the most poetic and original Neal has ever written. It may be geared more toward radio play, but with all the changes in the song and the odd time signatures, its still prog baby. Everyone can enjoy this song, and its hard not to smile when you hear it. Freewill- 9/10- Another great RUSH song. Also geared toward radio airplay, but who cares, its still a great song. It comes right out of the gate rolling with the momentum built up by the first song. The lyrics here, again, are fantastic and really fun to recite and sing along with. Not too terribly complicated, but very catchy and very clean. It gets fun and crazy towards the middle, and then goes back to the rhythem of the beginning of the song. Great. Jacob's Ladder- 8/10- Still going strong, and building up tension. Good stuff. Entre Nous- 6.5/10- Sorta catchy, but only the first few times. You'll find yourself skipping this song after a few spins. Different Strings- 6/10- Kinda like Entre Nous, except more boring. You'll do the same thing to this one. Natural Science- 10/10- Best song in the album, and one of the best RUSH songs ever done. Proggy and never really slows down, once scene is set up it just gets up and goes. So i suppose i can't give this album the 5 stars, but is gets a nice and proud 4 stars from me. Very highly recommended This is HIS review on it: "I read a review by Ryan Mc Bride that was so typical, I need to write one that was from a different perspective. I give this album 4/5 just like Ryan BUT it is based on the strength of 2 songs he sl*gged. "Entre Nous" and "Different Strings" are 2 of Rush's better short songs and to suggest they are skipable is ridiculous. Yes the 2 popular songs are solid. "Jacob's Ladder" is solid. "Natural Science" is GOOD but not great. Both "Entre Nous" and "Different Strings" are great. Buy the album for those songs alone!" I would put a permanent link to this but i don't know how, please someone either talk to this person, or delete his review. I don't really think im over reacting he's clearly just using the review to put me down.
	1 Chronicles 13:7-9 Then David and all Israel played music before God with all their might, with singing, on harps, on stringed instruments, on tambourines, on cymbals, and with trumpets.

Atavachron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Offline Points: 65269	Posted: July 27 2007 at 23:39
	^ that's terrible, Ryan-- it 1) goes against site policy, and 2) barely discusses the music

Atkingani Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: October 21 2005 Location: Terra Brasilis Status: Offline Points: 12288	Posted: July 27 2007 at 23:41
	Dealt with...
	Guigo ~~~~~~

1800iareyay Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: November 18 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2492	Posted: July 27 2007 at 23:43
	David, your priorities are truly touching. Most collabs would have put the review first. Ryan, don't let it get you down. There was a guy named yargh who posted on the forums and essentially spammed three threads by never addressing people's comments, but by saying how their reviews sucked and we younger members were dumb because of our age. People have the capacity for great idiocy

Easy Livin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: February 21 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 15585	Posted: July 28 2007 at 04:09
	Just use the "Reviews reporting" thread for such incidents.