On Thu, 15 Jun 2000, Ross Balmer wrote:
quoted 5 lines So far I have written two reviews for the list. I would write more but apart>
> So far I have written two reviews for the list. I would write more but apart
> from the sheer difficulty of adequately describing instrumental electronic
> music it's hard to avoid from value judgements like these.
>
And it's unfortunate. There are so few reviews that go out to this list it
amazes me. I actually try to review everything I listen to even if it is 4
or 5 lines (and this makes me better than all of you - jk).
Jeezus, If you are listening to a CD at work or at home, post up your
ideas and thoughts about it. There's too much whining and bitching that
goes on. Yes, compare the music to something you know that most people
may not. Be opinionated. Too much information is never a bad thing.
I posted a while back that I think the ISAN Salamander LP is RUBBISH, well
okay. I think it is. Too frivolous and cheesy for me. FOR ME! Hey, if you
like it, buy my copy for your uncle. We both end up happy. You know - a
negative review isn't necessarily a bad thing. It stops people from buying
music they may potentially be unhappy with. The only caveat is to include
some factual info.
Okay whatever. Let's get more opinionated reviews of music and fewer
metaopinions.
-Gil
np: L'usine - S/T LP - isophlux
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