Album Rating: 5.0
As someone who's only written three reviews it's not really my place to talk, but as a longtime lurker here I figure I can give some constructive criticism:
1. This comes dangerously close to being a track by track review. In fact, it would be if it weren't for the multiple times you mention to check out other reviews to explain why songs are so good. If you have to direct us to another review, the reader has no reason to assume you have anything worth saying about the album.
2. For now, focus on having a main thesis or idea that you're trying to prove, then back it up objectively with specific pieces of evidence. Do a draft with the basic high school style of topic sentence and evidence for each paragraph, then figure out how you can use good writing to make the structure of the review more cohesive from there, especially with transitions.
3. You went for a personal approach. Only do this if what you have to say really lends itself to the power of an album and can be used as evidence OR to make an argument. My favorite review on this site is actually a personal one, check out how this is written for inspiration:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/45344/Brand-New-The-Devil-and-God-Are-Raging-Inside-Me/
Good luck with future reviews.
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Album Rating: 5.0
"This is my second review on this site and I decided to shoot for the moon and attempt to tackle a classic album. I didn't want to do a standard review as there are 15+ on here, I more wanted to hit on my experience with album and how it has shaped my music choices."
no need to include this. you could preface these thoughts in a comment, but don't use it as your intro. And who cares if it's been reviewed a bunch.
Love this album. It's def my favorite by them though you can't go wrong with anything from dark side to the wall
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