Introduction: Write a biography of a group you're critiquing. Find a Discography of the artist's recordings and make a print out to include in your review. This should include the year the group/artist began recording, a list of and year of recordings and billboard chart positions, and may also include any awards, Grammys, etc. www.Allmusic.conl is a great website for obtaining biographical information. (The Discography is not included in the word count)
Section 1: You will need to include all the specifics of the recording, record label, producer(s), year, and dates of recording.
Listen to the album several times as if you were a record critic and write an overview of the album, i.e., style of music, mood highlights, lowlights, etc.
Here are some things to consider: Is there a unifying theme throughout the album? Are there contrasting themes? If so, what are they? Is there enough variety musically in your opinion? What is it about this album in particular that makes it stand out?
Section 2: Pick four songs and discuss them in detail.
Discuss your likes and dislikes as we have in relation to the journal entries in class but you will need to go into more detail.
Discuss any other elements you find compelling, i.e., imagery from the lyrics or lack thereof, the use of and/or role of instrumentation, tempos, solos, vocals, etc.
Section 3: Summarize your experience.
Would you recommend this album to other listeners? Why or why not?
Include any other points you would like to make to support your recommendation.
You must include a list of your sources that you used for your review, often referred to as a Bibliography or Works Cited.