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massif snake
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 09/13/2003 : 17:06:55
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if your a big enuff fan, ur gonna buy yhe album regardless of whether sum fool who only listens to one song and doesnt like it gives it 3/5, 1/10 or 4000%
surely some people share my opinion that reviews are only there for people who cant make up their own minds?
have sex with the nuns at my school.
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
4698 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2003 : 17:13:26
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well it helps to hear what other people have to say about an album, if you're not sure about it, especially if you know the tastes of the reviewer. they cost quite a lot and you don't really want to waste that much money.
also, good reviews mean more people are likely to buy it, and so if you like the artist, this is good news. they'll have more money, and be able to work on another album ;)
so yeah, reviews matter! |
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Atheist4Catholics
= Cult of Ray =
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2003 : 18:27:47
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I think it matters. There's so much music out there these days that I find myself scanning magazine reviews to get an idea of what's even worth looking into. I wouldn't bank on one review, but usually the consensus gives you a good idea of how good something is. If I see something get 4 or 5 stars I usually look into it.
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Sheamus
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
345 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2003 : 21:59:01
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2003 : 22:33:24
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As everyone else said, reviews are a good way to turn yourself on to new music. There's so much out there, reviews just give you a glimpse as to what may be good and what may be bad. If anything, a decent review should have some unbiased facts about the album so that you can get an idea what it's like.
 "I joined the Cult of Frank / But I don't post every 5 fucking minutes" |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2003 : 23:48:17
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Maybe we should have a album review section on the forum. Each person that wants to review albums gets their own thread. We could have a limit of maybe 25 threads, and for instance if I had a thread, I could rent it out for 10 dollars a month to someone who wasn't lucky enough to get a spot.
I do think it would be cool to have something like this, because sometimes someone will mention a band I've never heard of, and if they reviewed an album maybe I'd be interested in buying it.
Why I'm not in bed yet, I don't know.
 "I'm anti-Cult of Frank. He's only in it for the oil." |
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Chroneos
- FB Fan -
USA
198 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2003 : 01:26:42
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For example: If the NME gives something a poor review and notes that it isn't as good as the work of that artist 10+ years ago, it's probably good.
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massif snake
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2003 : 03:06:13
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i'm not saying reviews aren't useful to bands you've never eard of before, but all i'm saying is magazines and other things arent always right.
for example, if nme had given SMYT 1 star or woteva, would u not have bought it?
have sex with the nuns at my school. |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2003 : 09:48:36
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I'd buy a Frank Black album if a review gave it a half of a star.
If Frank Black made a guest appearance on a new Avril Lavigne album, and a review gave it 5 stars out of 5, would you buy it?
"I'm anti-Cult of Frank. He's only in it for the oil." |
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2003 : 15:18:53
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that would rock!
Avril:blah blah, i'm singing some shit...
Frank:Stop!
Avril:huh?
(a la WIMM).
 "In the Cult of Frank/it pays off to be an 'Irish Chick'" |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2003 : 15:31:42
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Heh, welcome Jessie. Your ceremonial white robes are also in the mail. Only use when wet.
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2003 : 15:41:34
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ooh, are they colour coded, like the polyphonic spree?
cos that would be stupid.
"In the Cult of Frank/it pays off to be an 'Irish Chick'" |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2003 : 17:26:20
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Well then, I guess not. It may be technicolor, however.
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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noexx
= Cult of Ray =
361 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2003 : 17:57:16
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for me i find it's best just not to read reviews.....
i know what i like. |
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2003 : 18:34:37
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Paying attention to reviews is wrong, but reading them is o.k. I guess that doesn't make any sense, whats the point in reading them if you don't pay attention to them?? (it's early in the morning over here). When I read a review I never used it as a decisive factor if I am considering buying an album.
Some reviews are just crap though!
Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about? |
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massif snake
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2003 : 08:31:54
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shaft rocks!!
have sex with the nuns at my school. |
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Sheamus
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
345 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2003 : 10:32:11
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| I think that I should have one of these threads, as I have great taste in music and am probably the most well respected forum-goer. |
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massif snake
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2003 : 11:32:45
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modest too, lol.
have sex with the nuns at my school. |
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glacial906
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1738 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2003 : 23:42:09
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I read reviews out of sheer curiosity, because most of the music I like isn't well-recieved. Some of the most annoying, pretentious reviews I've read are in Rolling Stone. I know they're paid to do that, but Christ they can be a bunch of art-fags sometimes.
I don't see anything wrong with reviews, but as a factor in whether or not I actually buy an album they mean absolutely zip.
"...you can see here by my grin I don't give a fuck..." |
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