CaptainHowdy

DeRank : 0,72
DeAge™ : 6876 days • Here since 13 august 2007
dc Talk Jesus Freak
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You need to explain this phrase to me: "The album has enough of a dose to send a chill up and down your spine." What is the dose???
Castellano & Pipolo Grand Hotel Excelsior
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Review Beautiful and enlightening, the final sentence, the rating for the film is for the Wizard of Segrate and Taddeus.
Suzanne Vega 99.9F°
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Yes, yes.. Hi! I'll be waiting for you in my next review, I'll also speak ill of Nirvana, even if it's a Tori album (I kind of got a bit carried away..) ;-)
Kate Bush The Sensual World
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@Fusillo: Got it! I think I'll be able to fulfill the request ;-) within a couple of days. Bye!
Metallica Ride The Lightning
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I respond to dear Fenrir but I want to clarify that this is not a rant against DeB, whom I love very much, or its users (to some I care about and to others less), but rather a series of observations:
A) First of all, I do not accept the fact that anyone complains about duplicates unless they have tried to write at least one review and thus expose themselves (I don't think Ammazzadoppioni or Neu! have done so yet with those nicknames), it's too easy to throw shade at someone; there are tons of unread albums, let them try.
B) I prefer a review of something already reviewed but passionate, where it’s clear that the reviewer has truly lived the album, rather than others that show superficiality, arrogance, and a desire for self-aggrandizement.
C) I don’t believe that the space in HP is stolen by duplicates; when there were the Editors' choices in HP, these lasted even 10 days, while on the left, the "unlucky" ones lasted just a few hours. At least now, 24 hours are guaranteed for everyone; rather, the problem may be with the oculistics that last even a week with just five. I think it’s worth asking whether DeB (and its users) truly enjoy that space, especially considering the recent controversies, like the review of "Gone with the Wind" by IlPazzo.
D) Until yesterday, there was a nice review of an album by JC Mellencamp (never reviewed), which went out of the "visible" section with two comments, and there was another one of "99.9F" by Suzanne Vega (never reviewed, which was in my list for next reviews), which went out with 7-8 comments, at least 3 of which were thank-yous from the reviewer. Now, they may not be interesting albums (I think they are), but why doesn't anyone complaining about duplicates go interact there instead of launching invectives here? Maybe if certain users of DeB were more interested in things beyond their little world, people would be more inclined to vary their writings too. So far, I've written 18 reviews (3 duplicates, one intentional, one by mistake, and one because it was necessary). Sure, I write about artists that are not exactly mainstream, but the average (for the non-duplicates) is about fifteen comments per review, pretty low for a site full of users complaining about multiple reviews of albums (I'm not complaining about the low regard; I'm fine with it, just answering a question and providing numbers). When I did the review of "SSOASS" (three duplicates) by Maiden, there were already 100 comments after 12 hours (and many from people who usually criticize duplicates). What do you think that means? (I don't think it needs explaining). I also viewed duplicates with suspicion at first (without leaving disrespectful comments), but now that I’ve understood certain things, I honestly don’t care. This is a site (almost) without moderators where people can express themselves democratically; if someone wants to do the thousandth review on PF or Maiden, let them do it; they can also do it on Lavigne for me.
E) At the same time as this, there was also a (very nice) review of "MirrorBall" by Young (duplicate and highly reviewed artist) in HP, but no one went to complain (at least not in those terms). Why? Double standards?
Hello!
Kate Bush The Sensual World
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@Black: I know, but I prefer the two sayings above.
Metallica Ride The Lightning
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You are mistaken to think of it like Ammazzadoppioni, and if I am asked, I will also tell you why (and not because we are talking about Maiden; it would be the same if having 93 was Nelly Furtado. Nevertheless, I affectionately greet Lariana and Bubi ;-) ). But now I prefer to respond to dear Bartle. If I try to be objective, I can tell you "Powerslave" by Maiden; subjectively, I mention two titles on par: "And Justice for All" by Metallica and "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" by Maiden.
Kate Bush The Sensual World
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Beautiful, but perhaps you exaggerate it too much not to mention "the red shoes," which is, in my opinion, forgettable; the masterpieces of Bush are others... "The Kick Inside" and "Lionheart" above all.