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BetacommandBot ( talk) 05:41, 2 January 2008 (UTC) reply

I was under the impression that, though he was part of the band's touring line-up, Audley Freed didn't play any of the guitar on this album, it was all Rich Robinson (except for Craig Ross on Greasy Grass River). Beve ( talk) 06:52, 9 March 2008 (UTC) reply

He mentions a few of his contributions here: http://web.archive.org/web/20020127044636/http://cool.syntrillium.com/closeups/freed/ If I can find a complete list of his contributions, I'll incorporate it into the article. — Zeagler ( talk) 12:11, 9 March 2008 (UTC) reply

Rich says here ( http://www.nudeasthenews.com/interviews/35) that Audley played on a few songs. — Zeagler ( talk) 12:17, 9 March 2008 (UTC) reply

Thanks for that. I'll have a read of that and listen out for his bits on the album. I also didn't know up till now who had played the bass - just that it was much better than on By Your Side. Beve ( talk)

• Lead needs expansion - 2/3 paragraphs recommended so it fully discusses the article
  •  Done — Zeagler ( talk) 13:54, 23 March 2008 (UTC) reply
• When using a date like "2001-05-06" in refs, put [[ ]] around it so as to format it per WP:DATE
  •  Done — Zeagler ( talk) 13:54, 23 March 2008 (UTC) reply
• "in January and February of 2001[9]" - need some punctuation under the ref (though you should rewrite the lead anyway, per just above)
  •  Done I think that's what you meant... — Zeagler ( talk) 13:54, 23 March 2008 (UTC) reply
    • Yes, the lead is looking much better now. dihydrogen monoxide ( H₂O) 07:32, 24 March 2008 (UTC) reply
• None of these references are available online? Those that are need accessdates
  •  Done Found two. The rest I found through LexisNexis. — Zeagler ( talk) 13:54, 23 March 2008 (UTC) reply
• "primarily due to the band's reluctance to hire someone with limited touring experience after the Pipien episode." - got a ref for this?
  •  Done It was the same reference as the preceding sentence, so I moved it back. — Zeagler ( talk) 13:54, 23 March 2008 (UTC) reply
• Rich explained,..." - refer to them (always) by surname
  • "Chris claimed the influence of Kate Hudson" - etc. etc. etc.
    •  Not done Rich and Chris are brothers. Is it necessary to use their full name each time? — Zeagler ( talk) 13:54, 23 March 2008 (UTC) reply
      • Sorry, you're right. I'm easily confused...that's my excuse, anyway! :) dihydrogen monoxide ( H₂O) 07:32, 24 March 2008 (UTC) reply
• ""Lions is a symbol that stands for the fierce feeling and freedom that music allows you" - album title in italics
  •  Not done It seemed from the article that Chris was talking about the word 'Lions' and not the album. Agree? — Zeagler ( talk) 13:54, 23 March 2008 (UTC) reply
    • I didn't personally get that impression, but I'll take your word for it. It's really not that big a deal. To be correct he would have said "Lions are" though ;) dihydrogen monoxide ( H₂O) 07:32, 24 March 2008 (UTC) reply
• Lots of quoting, not much of your own words. Try and discuss more, rather than just throwing out lots of quotes.
  •  Done Added numerous ideas, replaced a couple of quotes with my own ideas, removed one superfluous quote altogether. — Zeagler ( talk) 13:54, 23 March 2008 (UTC) reply
    • It is looking much better, nice work. dihydrogen monoxide ( H₂O) 07:32, 24 March 2008 (UTC) reply
• "The album has sold 192,000 copies in the U.S. as of January 2002." - anything more up to date?
  •  Not done No. I did plenty of searching before I settled for the 2002 figures.
    • Not accusing you of anything, just checking! No problem. dihydrogen monoxide ( H₂O) 07:32, 24 March 2008 (UTC) reply
• "Other reviewers noted similarities to Aerosmith[1]," - ref should go after punctuation
  •  Done — Zeagler ( talk) 13:54, 23 March 2008 (UTC) reply
• References section is kinda pointless
  •  Done — Zeagler ( talk) 13:54, 23 March 2008 (UTC) reply

Leave a note on my talk page when done. Cheers, dihydrogen monoxide ( H₂O) 07:06, 23 March 2008 (UTC) reply

Passed. If you have the time, please help with the GAN backlog by reviewing an article yourself. Cheers, dihydrogen monoxide ( H₂O) 07:32, 24 March 2008 (UTC) reply

Well, I'm really impressed. This article has come a hell of a long way and it's a really interesting read now. I especially like the quote from Howard Cohen, calling Lickin' "the best Aerosmith single that band hasn't recorded in years." I can totally imagine Steven Tyler salaciously sleazing those lyrics. I also think Midnight From The Inside Out is the best Oasis single that band hasn't recorded in years. And you can quote me on that. Great work! Beve ( talk) 19:05, 10 June 2008 (UTC) reply