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Originally posted by Horizons Horizons wrote:

Originally posted by Polo Polo wrote:

Originally posted by Anthony H. Anthony H. wrote:

Originally posted by Andyman1125 Andyman1125 wrote:

Originally posted by octopus-4 octopus-4 wrote:

http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=446295

It's a documentary more than a review, but he made me wishing to listen to the album.

Perhaps the longest review on PA?


No, this: http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=463578

Or one of Kevin's. :P

Wow. That's worse to read than Mellotron Storm's reviews.

What's wrong with his reviews?

They're fantastic reviews, it's just they're giant blocks of text. It's just not pretty for the eyes.
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^What he said.
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Oh ok. Bout to say Confused
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http://www.progarchives.com/Collaborators.asp?id=35737

I am not saying this is abuse but evidently this person listens to a lot of bad music, wonder why he bothers?
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He's just one of the many, unfortunately.
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I suppose you are right, it seems a rash of 5 star ratings always spurs a rash of one star ratings.
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Originally posted by timothy leary timothy leary wrote:

http://www.progarchives.com/Collaborators.asp?id=35737

I am not saying this is abuse but evidently this person listens to a lot of bad music, wonder why he bothers?
And wonder why he's listened to such a bad music for him. Tongue


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http://www.progarchives.com/Collaborators.asp?id=35737

I agree it's dumbness aforethought  to invest yer hard earned wonga on 36 albums you subsequently profess to loathe heartily but making his net income meet his gross habits is not something anyone on PA can help him solve.
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Originally posted by ExittheLemming ExittheLemming wrote:

http://www.progarchives.com/Collaborators.asp?id=35737

I agree it's dumbness aforethought  to invest yer hard earned wonga on 36 albums you subsequently profess to loathe heartily but making his net income meet his gross habits is not something anyone on PA can help him solve.
Blimey he hates Snowtorch and Leprous and ... oh hang the sense of it all. Tell him to go to the jazz site.
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I'm going to quit making albums.  I mean, if I can't please ArChe of Moscow, then whom can I please?  Unhappy

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https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays
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He obviously listened in depth to your albums. Ermm
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http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=431018

I love feedback on my reviews, so here's one now. It's my longest one (not saying much, my reviews usually aren't that long) and I'm wondering what you guys think, like if the opening paragraph is unnecessary or if it's just alright in general. It originally started as rating only because I wanted to wait a while before making this review since it's my favourite album ever and I wanted to review it when I'm really "in the zone" so to speak. Tongue

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Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

^seems a bit insulting of the artist, but not sure if it crosses the line or not. 

I still want to know what butt-rock is.  That's quite a term.  LOL

This is more than slightly delayed, but I had to comment.  My friends have used the term for this type of junk:




And anyone who calls Kansas "butt-rock" should be executed.



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Originally posted by DisgruntledPorcupine DisgruntledPorcupine wrote:

http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=431018

I love feedback on my reviews, so here's one now. It's my longest one (not saying much, my reviews usually aren't that long) and I'm wondering what you guys think, like if the opening paragraph is unnecessary or if it's just alright in general. It originally started as rating only because I wanted to wait a while before making this review since it's my favourite album ever and I wanted to review it when I'm really "in the zone" so to speak. Tongue


It's a well written, passionate and sincere review . I like the first paragraph as it sets the mood of the album very succinctly. (I also own this album and like it well enough although not perhaps with the unbridled ardour you express)

Avoid repeating adjectives wherever possible e.g. majestic, beautiful are fine the first time but can grate if used too often.

It's NOT remotely pretentious and a solid piece of work Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by ExittheLemming ExittheLemming wrote:

Originally posted by DisgruntledPorcupine DisgruntledPorcupine wrote:

http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=431018
I love feedback on my reviews, so here's one now.
It's a well written, passionate and sincere review . I like the first paragraph as it sets the mood of the album very succinctly. (I also own this album and like it well enough although not perhaps with the unbridled ardour you express)
Avoid repeating adjectives wherever possible e.g. majestic, beautiful are fine the first time but can grate if used too often.
It's NOT remotely pretentious and a solid piece of work Thumbs Up
Agreed, and as a rule of thumb always leave out anything that doesn't quite work or isn't necessary;  if in doubt, leave it out, and you'll rarely be sorry.  Also, don't apologize for anything, we want to hear what you think unapologetically (that's one of the secrets to a really good review)
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Thanks guys. Big smile
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Anyways, how much do you guys wanna bet this guy listened to all of Aube's albums?

http://www.progarchives.com/Collaborators.asp?id=30423&genreId=33&showall=true#reviews
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Originally posted by DisgruntledPorcupine DisgruntledPorcupine wrote:

Anyways, how much do you guys wanna bet this guy listened to all of Aube's albums?

http://www.progarchives.com/Collaborators.asp?id=30423&genreId=33&showall=true#reviews

LOL

With all his obvious experience and knowledge, they must really suck.
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It really does suck though that all those albums have 1 star because of him....
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And they are all only ratings - and so fairly meaningless without a review to (attempt) to justify the rating. As a reader, I don't take ratings without reviews seriously. It seems to be a little like hate-mail for its own sake. No reasons offered, so I end up discounting the 1 star.

In fact, all those one stars makes me wanna listen to the band so I can decide for myself and disagree with a review of my own. Hmm, that's probably a little immature of me I guess.
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