Google Code-in/Elements of a CritiqueBrainz Review
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Introduction
This is not a full-blown "how to" article. The internet has lots of resources if you'd like to read more about how to write engaging music reviews.
Instead, this is a short list of things that I look for personally in a CritiqueBrainz review. Maybe it will help you get started.
Elements of an Album Review (an opinionated list)
Before you start
- Read some good reviews!
- You can find lots of great reviews on CritiqueBrainz, or search the web.
- Write in a comfortable voice.
- A good review probably won't sound like an academic paper, and probably won't sound like a youtube comment, but it should sound like you.
- Reviews don't need to be in English. If you're more comfortable in another language, go for it.
Try to answer some or all of the following:
- What's the overall feel, style, genre or mood of the album?
- Who will probably like (or dislike) the album?
- Can you give the reader a sense of the album's writing or performances by describing a few highlights?
- How does the music make you feel? What does it remind you of?
Then, try to add some context:
- How does this album compare to others by the same artist?
- How does this album compare to others by contemporary artists?
Now, go through and do some editing:
- Are there parts that don't really answer any of the above questions? Parts that just feel like filler, or that the reader would already know by looking at the e.g. the MusicBrainz page for that album? Consider removing these parts!
- Did you talk about other artists or other albums? Link to the corresponding CB pages!
- CB uses markdown
