Inappropriate reviews

Syzygy wrote: I'm not sure about this review. http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=86465   No quibble with the rating, and the reviewer does engage in some discussion about the music, but overall it seems to be more about how he prefers other bands, and the last couple of paragraphs he seems more concerned with asserting his superior taste and judgement:   I think a lot of proggers like these guys because they haven't heard anything of the progressive/indie-rock explosion of the 1990s. Even obvious band likes Ruins or Don Caballero are far more intersting than Guapo. The only way I can see anyone being impressed by this band is if they only listened to 70's prog and were ignorant of the progressive-influenced independent rock bands of the 90's (I'm NOT talking about Death Cab for Cutie). I'm not quite sure how Guapo have connected with progressive fans, while bands like Don Cab, Ruins, and the Flying Luttenbachers tend to appeal to independent rock fans. Maybe it is a label oriented thing, or maybe a lot of progressive rock fans find virtue in tedium. My suggestion is to ignore what record label they are on (don't get me wrong, Cuneiform is great) and actually listen to the music. This one is a snoozer...   I don't think that the review or rating should be deleted, but maybe some editing could be suggested.

I saw this too, Chris and thought of you!

I really want to tell him to listen to Black Oni (not that I've heard any Guapo yet myself, but I've read that this album is the better of the two).

But yes, it's the way he insults most proggers intelligence, by saying that we don't know about other apparently progressive/indie-rock bands of the 1990s...

A request. When posting Inappropriate reviews, could you include the "permanent link" please (or the review number). It makes them easier to locate.

Ricochet wrote: VANGELIS — Invisible Connections Review by goyobarrios My explanation is very simple. This record is not for regular listening, very near to John Cage´s works (minimal and empty of all kind of tune) but, if you like Blade Runner, this album is the most aprox. of all. ---- must go

The definition of 1 star is a generalization. Ultimately 1 star is a subjective rating made by a person. True, it would have to convince that the album is not very good, but in what proportions (from "I enjoy some-but generally it's a stinker" to "I think this album's NOTHING! PURE NOTHING!" and so...), that's up to the reviewer.

In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with the specified reviews:

Erik talks of Tales as one of his biggest disillusions. he says he enjoy Wakeman's solo end in side 1, not side 1! Overall, he justifies well-enough his discontent regarding something that, for him, doesn't have the Yes Magic.

Opeth's 1 stars or low characterization have been a recent thing in this topic to complain about, still he also nothing to be judged about (even more than Erik!). In fact, he's even more virulent about the huge deficit of the album. Thus with a prevalent use of negative reflections, he's clear in every aspect.

So I correct you, cheesecake, the reviews from Erik and Opeth regarding Tales Of Topographic Oceans are fine, with a considerate subjective rating that gets the explanation necesarry.

Thanks, I just wanted to be clarified on the 1 stars.

http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=21204

A decent review - but I wouldn't mind getting rid of the last sentence:

"Buy it as a fan, if not, download / check the songs i quote."

Just in view of all the actions taken against downloading - to which I agree to the extend that it doesn't only hurt the record companies but also the artists. Not something PA should be promoting I guess.

Angelo

N.B. don't want to put extra load on our moderators by sending in two items within an hour of each other - this is just one of these nights that I spent reading reviews while listening to the music at the same time.

Easy Livin wrote: Not all downloads are illegal Angelo. We shoudl assume he/she means to download them via a legitimate service.

True - although the phrasing suggests otherwise (at least for me, not being a native speaker). You decide, I'm only expressing my impression here.

Angelo & BJ,

PF's review has gone! Thanks for helping.

 

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Edited by Ricochet - August 15 2006 at 00:51