NEVERfade: I Need Some Help And Advice For A Review

Titan50 07.21.10	Write a good review
acADHDemy 07.21.10	i usually like to start by writing a good review.
NEVERfade 07.21.10	never thought of that
Dryden 07.21.10	now you know
CutMan 07.21.10	Make sure to describe the music, but never go into too much detail. You need to right mixture of how the music feels, and what literally happens within it- I enjoy that. And don't go track by track, but talk about a good number of them. Discuss the high lights, and if there's a weak track or two, or many, bring those up. And, don't make it too long. But also don't make it too short. I know that doesn't look helpful, but, like so many things in life, ultimately, all this advice comes down to finding balance. Also, carefully avoid using the same words or phrases over and over. There you go?
NEVERfade 07.21.10	Thanks CutMan, that helps alot, and the rest of you comedians tsk tsk tsk have a good day
BigHans 07.21.10	Go read my stuff its pretty awesome.
CutMan 07.21.10	Anytime. I look forward to your review.
NOTINTHEFACE 07.21.10	I'd start by recognizing the difference between "to" and "too".
TheBaneofSputnik 07.21.10	Tip: Don't write one
SCREAM! 07.21.10	aw notintheface just beat me to it
SlightlyEpic 07.21.10	write a serious review and pretend it's a joke review that way you can be like "ahahaha it's bad on PURPOSE you guys don't get it hahaha"
TheBaneofSputnik 07.21.10	You shouldn't have made this list. Whatever the quality of the review is(good or bad), it's going to be ripped on because people now know you fear that. They smell it. Like Bloooooooodddddd in da wadur!
SlightlyEpic 07.21.10	my advice is the best and most objectively constructive advice you should pos me
TheBaneofSputnik 07.21.10	Would you like me to hit your pos button, slightly?
SlightlyEpic 07.21.10	oh please do, that would just make my day!
NEVERfade 07.21.10	sorry, pos?
TheBaneofSputnik 07.21.10	You know if I push it more than once it can become addictive
BigHans 07.21.10	Nick I liked your Fear Factory review.
SlightlyEpic 07.21.10	nick you can push all my buttons, baby brb have to clean up the mess in my pants
BigHans 07.21.10	Slightly are your balls doing better today?
NEVERfade 07.21.10	I dont like that band, plus i've drifted away from that post hardcore stuff now since i've been on this site and i have been listening to older music
Jonnyborg 07.21.10	don't write a review that isn't about a band nobody likes for your first..
SlightlyEpic 07.21.10	haha yes hans, my balls have made a full recovery thankfully
Piglet 07.21.10	Serious advice though; be concise, be engaging and be eloquent. That's basically all you need to know.
Zeno 07.21.10	you sound like the type of person who will get butthurt after one negative comment so don't bother writing a review
dylanthedesertpea 07.21.10	just write well and describe the music = good review
NEVERfade 07.21.10	I want to review Rodriguez - Coming from Reality
Sowing 07.21.10	-be true to your opinions of the album, don't cave to expectations. if you think jane doe is a 2, then give it a 2. just be sure to back up your opinions. -talk about the music. nobody cares if the title track is your favorite of the whooole album and reminds you of your ex-girlfriend. describe how it sounds, focusing on the contributions of each instrument and the atmosphere it creates for the listener. -have a strong intro and conclusion. a lot of the time that's all people will read. -be objective. if you like a song for personal reasons but know it sucks ass, don't make up phony reasons for defending it. -spell check. i can't tell you how many first reviews i've read that would have been okay had it not ben fore all the splling mistaks -re-read your own damn review, and not just once. after you are finished, walk away and eat dinner or watch a movie or something. when you return, check to see how it flows. think to yourself, if i were some random person clicking on my review, would i want to read this?
Sowing 07.21.10	oh and don't do track by track. divide your review into strengths and weaknesses or common themes. there you go, sowing's complete guide to writing a first review.