Babs writes: But I think the majority of readers know the
reviewers' tastes well enough, to have something right there instead of
having to read the whole dang review... if someone gave every record 5
stars, then you'd take it with a grain of salt. Or at least, I think
twang fans are that smart.
Neal Weiss:
All I know is, I'm *thrilled* about
several releases that have come my way already. At least one, the new
Sparklehorse, I've already penciled in for several years worth of
enjoyment.
Neal, please tell us (me) what else is ringing your bell. As far as
Sparklehorse goes, I saw the
Neal, please tell us (me) what else is ringing your bell.
Off the top of my head (and again, this is only six weeks into the year):
Wilco, Summerteeth -- *really* something special. That boy Tweedy can do
whatever he pleases and impress the hell out of me. Sonic, orchestral pop
while no less
On Wed, 10 Feb 1999, Chad wrote:
So I guess - in short - what I'm trying to say is... Quit Whining! g
and I think ND should incorporate 5-star scale or something.
Yeah, maybe the ND scale could be something like *, *!, *!*!*!*!*!
--don
senger side
Subject: more 1R1R in ND
IMO-A rating system igenerally useless, since almost everything is
mediocre, everything tends to get three stars and tells you nothing.
Jim, smilin' and wondering what Babs has to smile about
Well...
1) I think over half the revie talks about the music and not the liner
notes in a decent enough manner.
2) 5 star scale - I think it would help. Sure, everything's generic,
especially this year. But I think the majority of readers know the
reviewers' tastes well enough, to have
2) 5 star scale - I think it would help. Sure, everything's generic,
especially this year. But I think the majority of readers know the
reviewers' tastes well enough, to have something right there instead of
having to read the whole dang review... if someone gave every record 5
stars,
