loveisamixtape
12.29.10 | true storyyyyyyyyyyyyy |
BigHans
12.29.10 | Just start ripping off Sonic the Plumbers latest masterpieces |
Josh D.
12.29.10 | I would suggest not this music. |
loveisamixtape
12.29.10 | NO I SAID INB4 YOU CAN'T SAY THAT IT'S AGAINST THE RULEZ
-1000 INTERNETS FOR YOU JOSH D
|
Satellite
12.29.10 | pretty sure "don't review terrible bands/albums" is valid advice. |
Spec
12.29.10 | Bíodh beoir eile, go mór, tá sé go maith. |
Josh D.
12.29.10 | I don't read list summaries that I don't care about.
But thanks for the bruises and you can keep the stool samples. |
loveisamixtape
12.29.10 | yeaaah but what i perceive to be terrible and what you perceive to be terrible are totally different things.
is it okay to review terrible bands/albums as long as they are neg reviews about them? i would assume so. |
Josh D.
12.29.10 | Well...obviously, we have a rapist here in Lincoln Park. |
loveisamixtape
12.29.10 | well, OBVIOUSLY we have a raptor in jurassic park |
SeaAnemone
12.29.10 | 1) have a main point, a reason for writing the review, an overarching idea that you cite at least a few times
2) don't focus on technicalities of the album, or even too much specifics if it doesn't call for it
3) use transitions well
4) edit edit edit edit edit
5) try to vary your sentences/diction enough
6) most importantly, be concise and clear and try to keep it interesting (especially the intro and conclusion) for the reader
that's really general, generic advice, if you'd like more clarification or specifics feel free to ask! : ) |
Josh D.
12.29.10 | dick-chin |
GnarlyShillelagh
12.29.10 | It's also okay to review terrible bands and albums as long as your review is well written and you actually make valid points. Review whatever the hell you want Josh is just being a bitch |
BigHans
12.29.10 | try to come up with your own style. All the greats have instantly recognizeable styles. |
Josh D.
12.29.10 | I didn't tell him not to review certain things, so you're dumb. |
redskyformiles
12.29.10 | well i can only go by that TDWP review since that's the only one of yours ive read so here goes nothing... 1. try to use less 1st person narrative in your writing, unless you are trying to build up a personal anecdote or something. 2. try to flush out your ideas more. you want your review to flow, not just be a collection of facts. pretend the review is an outline, if you cant make 3 statements to back up your main point then dont say it. 3. try to work in your "best song" category into the actual review to help give it an overall feeling of cohesiveness. |
loveisamixtape
12.29.10 | thank you sea, you're sputnik review was hilarious. haha.
i like my format for zombie ep the best, i'll probably use that in the future. i just don't know what i want to review next. haha. |
redskyformiles
12.29.10 | also stay away from slagging entire genres. it starts off your review with a bias. |
loveisamixtape
12.29.10 | will do, adam. i guess i felt that the best song sort of deserves it's own section of the review, but i will definitely see how putting it into the main review looks. |
GnarlyShillelagh
12.29.10 | Josh that was the first post you made you fuck |
loveisamixtape
12.29.10 | ima review some indie stuff, haha. take a different direction. |
Josh D.
12.29.10 | 'Josh that was the first post you made you fuck"
It doesn't say anything about reviewing, you fuck. I suggested "not this music". That could mean listening to it, for example. You seem to have really thought this one out! |
GnarlyShillelagh
12.29.10 | Ohhhh well my bad for misconstruing your post as being relevant to the conversation. Next time I'll try to channel your thoughts/analyze your posts more thoroughly before I make my judgments. |
Josh D.
12.29.10 | Good, thanks. |
omnipanzer
12.29.10 | I will judge you at random. |
Josh D.
12.29.10 | Ok. |
FromDaHood
12.29.10 | Learn how to use apostrophes |
Xenophanes
12.29.10 | Honestly, just read reviews and practice by writing more. Its probably the best way, your writing will be more natural that way. |
loveisamixtape
12.29.10 | i'm reviewing something right now, something i've been meaning to do for a while but never had the time to get to it. will be up later on today |
couldwinarabbit
12.29.10 | short is better than long and break it up. I don't give a shit about anyone's opinion on the site (I mean that in the nicest possible way) to spend 10 minutes reading your single paragraph monstrosity. Also get my attention right away and close the review cleverly don't do "recommended tracks" and for the love of god don't do pros and cons at the end.
Also no bolding of anything at any point in time ever. |
loveisamixtape
12.29.10 | my latest review is up, go see if i've improved. ;p |
IllPromiseYouThat
01.13.11 | a lot of people hate the word alive but my review of their album as a 5 didnt get much hate because i tried as hard as i could to back up my 5 if you wanna take a look at it. Mostly just dont review a "terrible band" (as perceived by most people on here) with a high score unless you intend to back it up. |
loveisamixtape
01.13.11 | haha dude i've put up 2 reviews since i made this list, go read them to see if they're better.
and i'm probably going to make deceiver a 5 eventually, i fucking love it |
IllPromiseYouThat
01.13.11 | yeah tbh though i overplayed the shit out of it so im trying not to listen to it for awhile. right after i commented i realized how old this list was haha. my bad. |
loveisamixtape
01.13.11 | haha dude it's no biggy, i'm trying to listen to it so i'm pumped to see them at the show or whatever.
i may review deceiver for the hell of it |
IllPromiseYouThat
01.13.11 | read mine if you got the time. if i was about to go to a show id be listening the shit out of that album. what are some of your favorite songs? |
killrobotmusic
01.13.11 | Hi, I don't really have the time or patience to review very much but I can give you a few tips based off of my own experiences with writing.
Probably the best thing you can do if you really are interested in becoming a "good" reviewer is to develop your own unique voice. Anyone can just whip up a few reasons why they like/dislike an album, but it is much harder to write a review that is both informative and captivating. Don't be disappointed if your first reviews don't come out the way you want them to... it may take some time to find a writing style that suits you best. Also, I would recommend trying to write terse reviews because it forces you to get down to the main point you are trying to convey. Try using the brief review summary line as a thesis statement of sorts, and then make sure most or all of your points revert back to supporting that statement.
Of course, there are a million ways to write a review, these are just some tips that have helped me in my own writing career. The best thing to do is to just keep writing and not get discouraged early on. |
loveisamixtape
01.13.11 | ^^ hounds of anubis, 2012, epiphany, battle royale(original), you're all i see, like father like son, EVERYTHING on
empire.
and thanks killr, preciate it. |
Voivod
01.13.11 | proofread up to the point of physical/mental exhaustion. |
promiseswept
01.13.11 | josh d is seriously the biggest fag on this site |
