Re: [microsound] Are all electronic music related writers bad writers?

[Derek Mason <derek.mason@xxxxxxxxx>]

> 
> If there is no personal touch in a review I am usually bored, but 
> if its in there, it certainly grabs my interest.
> 
> Stefan
> 

I was friends with a bookstore owner(he has become very bitter due to the internet and urban development) back in the early 90's.  It was through him that I met Jim Jones of Pere Ubu and others.  Anyways, he pointed out to me as he was writing a review for a book that they request a review or a quote to help sell the book.  So, you are talking about a book and we are dealing with music, you may think.  Same thing.  They are trying to sell it.  I don't read the whole review, just the blurps. But never do I fall for the comparision between on artist and the other.  

I question that I do have is; when the reviewer goes off on some daydream discription, does THAT convince you, or is it something else that got you to want to listen?

Thanks
Derek

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