ckunke002: How To Write A Good Review?

ckunke002 05.30.11	Anybody that's ever written a good review in their life, please help!
StrangerofSorts 05.30.11	I have never written a good review, but the advice I've been given is just to read a load of actual good ones and see what kind of things they talk about and the way they tie it in to the music, then have a go yourself. Read it through a few times to make sure the flow's all good and correct any typos and you're golden.
Voivod 05.30.11	While writing the review, listen to the album again and again. Also keep it to 3-4 paragraphs and remove any verbal redundancies. Plus what StrangerofSorts said.
coneren 05.30.11	Almost use your pen
tiesthatbind 05.30.11	http://www.sputnikmusic.com/list.php?memberid=276983&listid=50685
ckunke002 05.30.11	Exactly what I was looking for tiesthatbind! Thanks
Adash 05.30.11	A lot of people don't bother reading all your review unless you hold some weight on the site. Keep it around 500 words; quality over quantity is the way to go. A bit of wordplay is always nice, and finally, don't do track by tracks
Mordecai. 05.30.11	just be ready for all the negs and scat porn i am going to post on your reviews under different alts
taylormemer 05.30.11	Read good reviews by staff members and other respected members. Write something/anything. Avoid waffling. Don't ever be concerned regarding length. Don't be afraid to NOT use your computer to note ideas and thoughts. Certainly listen to the album, as many times as required. Research always helps. Listening to previous albums and work always helps justify your arguments within context. Introduce thought provoking ideas and elements that tie into modern culture and the way the album may affect it. Try to know when to STOP writing. Read your review out aloud before submission. Try to avoid typos, one or two are ok, but this is crucial. Read in general. Refrain from including life stories and other unecessary info.
ckunke002 05.30.11	Are all reviews accepted? Or do they go through some sort of screening from mods?
cirq 05.30.11	copy mine
taylormemer 05.30.11	Your first one usually gets screened. Limitless after this. Unless you submit a joke review or likewise pointless string of words.
coneren 05.30.11	Andcas knows the weay
ckunke002 05.30.11	So if my first reviews going to just get screened, should I save my first real review for 2nd? hahaha
StrangerofSorts 05.30.11	Shouldn't think you'd need to. As long as it's well-written it'll pass the grade.
clercqie 05.30.11	Yeah, if you take it seriously it will, no prob. Mine passed yesterday, yay :)
Deviant. 05.30.11	Taylor's advice is gold
ckunke002 05.30.11	Alright.. I guess I'll have a review up in a few days possibly! I really hope it doesn't jst get screened after I put a bunch of thought and time into it... that would suck
thumbcrusher 05.30.11	if you've done a serious review it will get posted so you don't need to worry about that
MO 05.30.11	Start with a band you love and know alot about. It'll make it alot easier to come up with general information regarding the history of the band and the sound of the album (just try not to be a glaring fanboy). Yea basically everything Taylor said.
liledman 05.30.11	the 'screening' of the first review is just to make sure its not spam. if they didnt let the shit ones through then 80% of the site would have never started reviewing.
pedroia55 05.30.11	http://www.sputnikmusic.com/list.php?memberid=313022&listid=73659
clercqie 05.30.11	^ that list is so epic :p
10songsblog 02.19.13	Gradually develop YOUR voice by creating a consistent writing style. This will help you create a fanbase that likes they way you write and it will help identify you better as a writer.
demigod! 02.19.13	dude this list is two years old
ethixx 02.19.13	...he never wrote it :' (
ckunke002 02.19.13	I still really wanna write one.. I actually wrote like a good 3 big paragraphs a couple months back but then my computer died and i lost it all :'(
ckunke002 02.19.13	but lol at this coming back to life
Trebor. 02.19.13	Just realize that your first few are going to suck and post them anyway It's OK to create something shitty as long as the next thing you create is at least slightly less shitty. Eventually you will create something good That's my philosophy on art and creativity or whatever
demigod! 02.19.13	yeah man just go for it and review an album you love, those ones are always easier to gush about.
Minus. 02.19.13	Who cares what people think?
ckunke002 02.19.13	^ I feel like I could write something atleast somewhat non-shitty if it's something I know a lot about though... like one of my favorite or one of my most hated albums. Lol. Because i'm already talking about music all the time... But yeah realistically it will probably suck. Lol
demigod! 02.19.13	review Cold Vein
ckunke002 02.19.13	are people that review albums with several reviews already frowned upon in these parts?
demigod! 02.19.13	it's best to review something without a review, but generally it doesn't matter that much
ckunke002 02.19.13	Wow Cold Vein only has 1 review.. and it's a 4?!
ckunke002 02.19.13	Yeah that makes sense
demigod! 02.19.13	dude it's official you need to craft a godly 5 review for it
MeatSalad 02.19.13	listen to your heart
ckunke002 02.19.13	How long should it be?
MeatSalad 02.19.13	3-4 paragraphs
Gnocchi 02.20.13	Taylor's got all you need.
Voivod 02.20.13	What Taylor wrote, actually.
ckunke002 02.20.13	That was a pretty good guideline. I shall write a review