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Points: 16952 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 20 2012 at 11:26
Originally posted by AnnaDanielle AnnaDanielle wrote:

I'm also trying to expand my horizons a bit more. I grew up with Yes, Rush,Kansas, Boston... etc... anything more along those lines? Also, I'm trying to start writing lyrics kind of as a stress reliever method but I'm really not sure how to start... my brother is the singer in Epignosis. So I'm trying to get enough so I can review his albums and I also need help with that... haha Thanks again:)

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A very warm welcome. Rob is an invaluable member here, so it is really nice to see you come along for the ride.

As far as expanding horizons, how about looking at the top albums of, say, the past couple of years on the site. Have a look through the reviews from collaborators, and see what you fancy?
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Originally posted by dreadpirateroberts dreadpirateroberts wrote:

I second writing a few reviews, it's great fun

... but you have to be careful. You have to have to have to have to stick with the rules and guidelines so as not to get dinged by the admins. Start with reviewing something that you have really liked. If you do get dinged, ... everyone makes mistakes at first, I think.
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Points: 26133 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 20 2012 at 12:46
Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

Originally posted by dreadpirateroberts dreadpirateroberts wrote:

I second writing a few reviews, it's great fun

... but you have to be careful. You have to have to have to have to stick with the rules and guidelines so as not to get dinged by the admins. Start with reviewing something that you have really liked. If you do get dinged, ... everyone makes mistakes at first, I think.


Did you get dinged?  Wink

I've only started submitting reviews myself - what sort of common mistake might one make to get dinged?
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Points: 10970 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 20 2012 at 13:11
Originally posted by HolyMoly HolyMoly wrote:

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

Originally posted by dreadpirateroberts dreadpirateroberts wrote:

I second writing a few reviews, it's great fun

... but you have to be careful. You have to have to have to have to stick with the rules and guidelines so as not to get dinged by the admins. Start with reviewing something that you have really liked. If you do get dinged, ... everyone makes mistakes at first, I think.


Did you get dinged?  Wink

I've only started submitting reviews myself - what sort of common mistake might one make to get dinged?

I don't know if that qualifies as a mistake, but I certainly got dinged for writing a poor review on Can's Future Days.
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Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

Originally posted by HolyMoly HolyMoly wrote:

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

Originally posted by dreadpirateroberts dreadpirateroberts wrote:

I second writing a few reviews, it's great fun

... but you have to be careful. You have to have to have to have to stick with the rules and guidelines so as not to get dinged by the admins. Start with reviewing something that you have really liked. If you do get dinged, ... everyone makes mistakes at first, I think.


Did you get dinged?  Wink

I've only started submitting reviews myself - what sort of common mistake might one make to get dinged?

I don't know if that qualifies as a mistake, but I certainly got dinged for writing a poor review on Can's Future Days.


I read it - it was actually an excellent review (never mind the fact that it's my favorite album of all time Unhappy), but you must have gotten dinged for applying your own rating system.  If you'd just left that last part out, I'll bet it would have passed muster just fine.  Otherwise, very well done in my opinion.
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How do you not get "dinged"? lol
I would never cheat in a relationship...
That would require TWO people finding me attractive.
..I can barely find one.
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Originally posted by AnnaDanielle AnnaDanielle wrote:

How do you not get "dinged"? lol

Well, for starters, ... don't judge anything PA has initiated LOL . Secondly, try not to argue too hard with anyone and don't attack anyone's opinion. I found it a good idea to just yield.

On a sidenote (you won't get dinged, but you may be embarrassed):
Try not to ask any questions the answers on which you can find yourself; the collaborators and admins are very sensitive about this issue Smile . Also, if you are really lost, but to others the answer may seem to be obvious, try to be as specific in your questions as possible. I failed to do so in my "Obscure Prog Facts thread disappeared" thread, and it was closed before I had an opportunity to make some things clear. Better yet, if you have a question, send a PM, don't start a thread. Other than that, you can start polls and stuff like that ... but they have to be fun Big smile . 


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:) Yeah... I like my embarrassment in small doses rather than in large doses any day haha And if I wanted to argue and judge someone's opinion all I have to do is walk into the living room...Just kidding but thanks for the help anything else?
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I hope everyone is treating sis nicely.  Wink

I know you like The Decemberists (didn't see them mentioned).  I think you'd probably like Porcupine Tree (Lightbulb Sun comes to mind).  I know for a fact you would dig dredg (El Cielo and Catch Without Arms)- brilliant melodies and lyrics there.
Originally posted by AnnaDanielle AnnaDanielle wrote:

And if I wanted to argue and judge someone's opinion all I have to do is walk into the living room...


That is because I am no longer there to keep everyone straight.  Geek
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Originally posted by Epignosis Epignosis wrote:

I hope everyone is treating sis nicely.  Wink

That means I have to behave D:
Quote I know for a fact you would dig dredg (El Cielo and Catch Without Arms)- brilliant melodies and lyrics there.

Always a good suggestion.
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Oh, and there's a wealth of readily available music in these threads:

http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69197

http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26187

And, of course, you have me as a resource.  Wink  Tasha thinks my CD cabinet is out of control as it is. 
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Yes everyone has been beyond nice thus far. I do like Porcupine Tree :) and The Decemberists as always:) but I'll do some more research and let you know what else I come up with:) And I know without even looking at it you CD cabinet is out of control bro... :)
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Originally posted by AnnaDanielle AnnaDanielle wrote:

Yes everyone has been beyond nice thus far. I do like Porcupine Tree :) and The Decemberists as always:) but I'll do some more research and let you know what else I come up with:) And I know without even looking at it you CD cabinet is out of control bro... :)

You should see MellotronStorm's cabinet Big smile .
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I LOVE dredg!!! It's fantastic. It caught my attention as soon as I started playing the songs:)
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That would require TWO people finding me attractive.
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Another Brown?? Warm welcomes. Big smile
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Yes... Another Brown... haha Don't worry I'm nothing like him... Just kidding I'm a lot like him haha Can't even deny that one. But thanks I'm enjoying myself so far
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I think you need Kind of Blue.  Not rock, but the greatest jazz album ever written.

I think I have two copies of it, actually.  Ermm

Oh, and since you play piano, Herbie Hancock should be on your list.  Maiden Voyage...mmm....

Edited by Epignosis - March 20 2012 at 19:30
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Ha... Now all you have to do is look on here and find out what to get me for my birthday and Christmas... haha Just so that one day my CD shelf will be as populated as yours with vast selections of music
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Originally posted by Epignosis Epignosis wrote:

I think you need Kind of Blue.  Not rock, but the greatest jazz album ever written.



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