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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 25 2006 at 11:13

Ok, Eugene will explain better his 1-star... as a general rule, once you have a fair explanation about the subject, coherent with the rating, the review stays no matter the stardom it receives.

Eugene is quite fluent in English (as observed in his posts) to do the job. Smile
 


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 25 2006 at 11:31
Originally posted by sbrushfan sbrushfan wrote:

This person claims to work with InsideOut Music (LaBrie's label).  Could it be that maybe it's a bit nebulous and fanboyish?  Says NOTHING about the record (yes; I know I harp on that, but-IMO-if you're gonna harp on why a record is so great, make your reason(s) solid.
 
 

JAMES LABRIE — Elements Of Persuasion

Review by JedHead (Dane Sammis)

4 stars WOW! Now, granted I might be a bit bias because I am both a diehard James LaBrie fan and I work with Inside Out music, but wow. When I got this album a month and a half before it hit the stores, it had hourly radio play at our station. Even the DJ's who are not into prog, metal, rock, etc. played it. Is it a masterpiece? No, of course not. That title is reserved for maybe a dozen albums. But this is a wounderful peice of music. James delivers another outstanding preformance, maybe his best since Scenes From a Memory, well, The Human Equation is close.

Anyway, the veriety and structure to the album are top knotch as well as the playing and preformance of all members. I honestly can't get enough of it.

 
To be checked, SB... thanks! Smile


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 25 2006 at 20:54
Eugene,

It's fine if you don't like the album.  I personally quite enjoy it, but you're more than welcome to have an opinion differing from mine.  All we're saying is that if you're going to write a review, try to actually describe the album and explain WHY you consider it to be so awful rather than just declaring that to be your opinion.  It's nothing against you personally, I've seen you write perfectly informative reviews in the past, this one just didn't really say anything about the album beyong "I hate it!"  Someone who hasn't heard it gets absolutely no idea of what it is or why they should be avoiding it from your review, which essentially defeats the entire purpose of writing one in the first place.  I hope that you decide to write a new one, as even though my views on that album differ I would be interested to see your thoughts on it... just try to make them run a little deeper than "It sucks!"

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 25 2006 at 21:38
Originally posted by Bryan Bryan wrote:

Eugene,

It's fine if you don't like the album.  I personally quite enjoy it, but you're more than welcome to have an opinion differing from mine.  All we're saying is that if you're going to write a review, try to actually describe the album and explain WHY you consider it to be so awful rather than just declaring that to be your opinion.  It's nothing against you personally, I've seen you write perfectly informative reviews in the past, this one just didn't really say anything about the album beyong "I hate it!"  Someone who hasn't heard it gets absolutely no idea of what it is or why they should be avoiding it from your review, which essentially defeats the entire purpose of writing one in the first place.  I hope that you decide to write a new one, as even though my views on that album differ I would be interested to see your thoughts on it... just try to make them run a little deeper than "It sucks!"

Peace,
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Eugene's edited and improved review is quite fine now!Thumbs Up
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 03:52
YES — Talk
Review by richardh (Richard Haydon)

4 stars Most Yes beyond 1980 is crap so it was quite refreshing to discover this very underated gem from the early nineties.This is still the Rabin era but it has a freshness and quality of sound that is far better than 90125 and The Big Generator.Alan White plays the drums as well as I've heard him while the songs are strong.Certainly not one to be avoided.You might be pleasantly surprised in fact!

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this is a very experienced reviewer so i'm surprised at this one.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 04:17
Originally posted by mystic fred mystic fred wrote:

YES — Talk
Review by richardh (Richard Haydon)

4 stars Most Yes beyond 1980 is crap so it was quite refreshing to discover this very underated gem from the early nineties.This is still the Rabin era but it has a freshness and quality of sound that is far better than 90125 and The Big Generator.Alan White plays the drums as well as I've heard him while the songs are strong.Certainly not one to be avoided.You might be pleasantly surprised in fact!

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this is a very experienced reviewer so i'm surprised at this one.


I just noticed this one on the front page. Its ok I think, but I object to the use of the word "crap".
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 04:20
Originally posted by Atkingani Atkingani wrote:

Originally posted by Bryan Bryan wrote:

Eugene,

It's fine if you don't like the album.  I personally quite enjoy it, but you're more than welcome to have an opinion differing from mine.  All we're saying is that if you're going to write a review, try to actually describe the album and explain WHY you consider it to be so awful rather than just declaring that to be your opinion.  It's nothing against you personally, I've seen you write perfectly informative reviews in the past, this one just didn't really say anything about the album beyong "I hate it!"  Someone who hasn't heard it gets absolutely no idea of what it is or why they should be avoiding it from your review, which essentially defeats the entire purpose of writing one in the first place.  I hope that you decide to write a new one, as even though my views on that album differ I would be interested to see your thoughts on it... just try to make them run a little deeper than "It sucks!"

Peace,
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Eugene's edited and improved review is quite fine now!Thumbs Up
 


Nah....its still rubish.LOL
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 04:51
Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:


Nah....its still rubish.LOL
 
I would be very concerned if a person like you would like, and as we tend to be quite opposite in our views, I rather take it as a complimentLOL.
 
Thanks to everybody participating, and I hope it's over now! Clap
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 04:59
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 05:15
Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

A person like me? What does that mean?
It means "YOU or other person having views and manners similar to yours"
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 05:18
Originally posted by eugene eugene wrote:

Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

A person like me? What does that mean?
It means "YOU or other person having views and manners similar to yours"


I don't understand what is the problem with my manners, but i know that I wouldn't slate any album in the manner you have. Thats your perogative though, its just not my style.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 05:57
Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

Originally posted by eugene eugene wrote:

Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

A person like me? What does that mean?
It means "YOU or other person having views and manners similar to yours"


I don't understand what is the problem with my manners, but i know that I wouldn't slate any album in the manner you have. Thats your perogative though, its just not my style.
 
Fair enough. You've got your style, your manners, youre views, - I got mine.
There is no big problem with your manners - I just do not like it.
As to this particular album - as a fan, I felt offended by it, especially by Special Edition of it, moreover, as long as I consider it being money-making trick, I do not feel much respect to those musicians anymore. I sincerely expressed my honest opinion about it in my review. You are free to consider it (my review) being rubbish - it won't do much harm.
I realise it all got a bit out of hand, probably due to my initial uncorrect review, and feel kinda sorry about it, but "every cloud got a silver lining", and, frankly, I had some fun yesterday during polemic duelling with a representative. It's good to have fun (occasionally), don't you think so?!  Smile
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 06:09
The review is fine now.
Eugene,whilst the original was less than satisfactory I dont believe you should have had to endure such a prolonged public dressing down and I dont think it should happen in future.
Much of what has been written should have been conducted via PM.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 10:01
KRAAN — Through
Review by eternal_wheel

4 stars I really enjoyed this one. Although a little smoother than their 70's output (perhaps more like flyday in mood) it's a good return to form after 'Soul Of Stone'. Generally good throughout, but worth getting for the title track alone! Nice natural production too...


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Unfortunately I don't know "their 70's output", thus I can't tell what this album sounds like except fromm smoother. I'd appreciate it if eternal_wheel gave a little more information about the music on "Through". Thank you.



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 14:05
I asked Eternal Wheel the same thing, Guzzman... and also left room for he/she resubmit his improved review. Thanks! Smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 17:45
 
QUEEN A Night At The Opera progressive rock album and reviews Prog Related
(Studio Album, 1975)
Avg: 4.29/5
from 74 ratings
QUEEN — A Night At The Opera
Review by PinkPangolin

1 stars UUUURRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!

How can you say this is MAsterpiece of Prog Rock?

It's too horrible - it's a masterpiece of yuk rock

Surely !!!!


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 17:54
Originally posted by glass house glass house wrote:

 
QUEEN A Night At The Opera progressive rock album and reviews Prog Related
(Studio Album, 1975)
Avg: 4.29/5
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QUEEN — A Night At The Opera
Review by PinkPangolin

1 stars UUUURRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!

How can you say this is MAsterpiece of Prog Rock?

It's too horrible - it's a masterpiece of yuk rock

Surely !!!!
 
 
I was about to post that oneLOL
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 18:20
Originally posted by glass house glass house wrote:

 
QUEEN A Night At The Opera progressive rock album and reviews Prog Related
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Avg: 4.29/5
from 74 ratings
QUEEN — A Night At The Opera
Review by PinkPangolin

1 stars UUUURRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!

How can you say this is MAsterpiece of Prog Rock?

It's too horrible - it's a masterpiece of yuk rock

Surely !!!!
 
Errrr....yeah beat me too it!Big smile
 
I always wanted to post and innapropriate review. Embarrassed
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 26 2006 at 20:47
You, fellows, and your hidden desires, ahem... Big smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 27 2006 at 04:26
Does he mean post one...or report one?ConfusedLOL
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