How can I become a special reviewer?

Should review some John Lewis.  But only if 5*, mind you.

Here's a tip off on where to start:
UK act Big Block 454 is one of the bands giving away their music on Bandcamp. US artist Dw. Dunphy another one. Neither of them have too many reviews, to put it mildly. Have a go at those for starters. I'm sure others can point to artists with legally free music to get and write about as well. Of the kind that aren't extensively covered previously.

It'll show your strengths on how to describe music that isn't already well known, which is always a good place to be in if you want to show how good you are at this task.

Easy Livin wrote: Triceratopsoil wrote: Sleeping with the admins usually helps.  Ask Andy.   My wife's not a Prog Reviewer.   Oh but my girlfriend is, so I guess you're right!

Alitare wrote: I'd much rather dance about architecture.

Alitare wrote: I was a 4-star special super Reviewer once - I can never go back. See, my problem is that I put dirty words in my reviews and that's a big no-no. I also utilize racism, ageism, and rage ironically - something not to be attributed to an esteemed member of this most illustrious of online writing teams.

Triceratopsoil wrote: Sleeping with the admins usually helps.  Ask Andy.

Lies. I slept with Alex and got nothing in return.

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Any Colour You Like wrote: There a few things you should consider if you want to become a reviewer. I'll list them here - but remember, there is no direct rule, so just do your best! 1. Review a number (usually 30+) albums from a variety of genres. So don't just review Yes or Pink Floyd albums, try and review some lesser known ones, or ones from other genres. 2. Make sure your reviews are written in English, and are comprehensible. It also helps to be polite, and not to slander without reason. 3. Try and give them some substance - don't just write 50 words about how you like only one track etc. Apart from those, there aren't to many other things to do. Just enjoy reviewing, and soon enough you'll be able to present a case for further honours. And by the way, it's by invitation only.

Edited by Atkingani - July 27 2011 at 21:10

Horizons wrote: Any Colour You Like wrote: There a few things you should consider if you want to become a reviewer. I'll list them here - but remember, there is no direct rule, so just do your best! 1. Review a number (usually 30+) albums from a variety of genres. So don't just review Yes or Pink Floyd albums, try and review some lesser known ones, or ones from other genres. 2. Make sure your reviews are written in English, and are comprehensible. It also helps to be polite, and not to slander without reason. 3. Try and give them some substance - don't just write 50 words about how you like only one track etc. Apart from those, there aren't to many other things to do. Just enjoy reviewing, and soon enough you'll be able to present a case for further honours. And by the way, it's by invitation only. Thanks Alan.

Wait, who?

Sleeping with the admins usually helps.  Ask Andy.