Can I just say that, as you don’t seem to be aware, we often have CDs three or four weeks ahead of release. One of my favourite CDs right now is Los Campesinos’ Romance Is Boring, which isn’t out until 1 February 2010. The CD’s in my car, as such albums are more than often finished a couple of months ahead of release.

That’s the beauty of reviewing, so hence why you can’t judge a review based on “10 days before”.

Scott

It would be a ridiculous statement to say ” Why do people take it personally”! of course people will take it personally.. If an artist creates something and you connect with it, it moves you, then you relate with the artist and what they may of had to experience to create what they created. Not always the case, but 90% of time i’m sure!

I entirely agree with what you wrote suggesting that it is one person’s opinion and i respect his opinion based on his past reviews. But my major quam is this latest review.

I just don’t think it’s a worthy review of an album in which had been released 10 days before the review had been written.

J

I am writing a rebuttal to your “Effortless” critism/ review of one of my favourite artists for a couple of reasons:

Firstly-You highlighted that you were a John Mayer “Fan”???!
This is extremely odd and deranged in my own personal opinion as the release date of this album was the 17th of Nov(might be wrong here) approximately, yet you gave it 10 days to pen your review. I don’t think any human/machine can come to a clear consise understanding of any artists creation in that amount of time…!!!

I think that you should stick to some other form of writing, maybe poetry.
At least then you can “Independently” write something rather than portraying your own unimaginative dribble you call a review.
Tutt Tutt.

J

You music ‘critics’ always baffle me. Why is it you say things that you think make you sound cool, but in real terms actually just show your ignorance. You wrote “if James Blunt were born with musical ability” and I wonder if you’re aware that you’re talking about a man who not only learnt to play the violin at 5 years old but plays the guitar and piano (the latter self taught), has written 2 very successful albums and has sold in excess of 18 million records worldwide. He’s done 2 world tours, won numerous awards and is loves music more than anything in the world. He is the very picture of musical British success, and to be quite frank, should be celebrated as so. If only journalists weren’t so self-conscious.

Good luck with your career….

Regards

Emily