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Reviewer: SilkTork ( talk · contribs) 14:46, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
I'm not actually doing GA Reviews at the moment, but an article on a classic album done by a decent contributor, and it's been hanging around for three months! Well, gotta do that!
I'll start reading over the next few days and then begin to make comments. I am normally a slow reviewer - if that is likely to be a problem, please let me know now. I tend to directly do copy-editing and minor improvements, though if there is a lot of work needed I may suggest getting a copy-editor. Anything more significant than minor improvements I will raise here. I see the reviewer's role as collaborative and collegiate, so I welcome discussion regarding interpretation of the criteria. SilkTork ✔Tea time 14:46, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria
:::The image has returned, so that will need to be discussed as to if it is "appropriate" under GA criteria.
SilkTork
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22:18, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
A very useful introduction to a very important album. I've passed everything apart from the lead, which needs building up from information contained in the article (like the backing band, etc). And the statement about best album to date needs clarifying. On hold for an initial seven days to allow the work to be done. SilkTork ✔Tea time 21:42, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
""Ole Man Trouble" and "Respect", were written during the sessions..." - Later we have the information that "Respect" was "written by Redding for R&B singer Speedo Sims...." So it appears that "Respect" at least wasn't written during the session. Is it supposed to say "...were recorded during the sessions"? Also, when checking Guralnick's book, it seems that the claim by Speedo is that he wrote the song himself, and that Redding rewrote it, but that most of the lyrics were Speedo's. Not sure how true that claim is given that Speedo says he's not interested in suing, but we'll need to adjust the wording slightly. SilkTork ✔Tea time 10:33, 24 October 2012 (UTC)
Article meets GA criteria and is a useful and readable guide to an important album. I have removed the ratings template as I feel it is not in compliance with GA criteria nor with other guidance on Wikipedia. What happens to the article after this review is not up to me, and if someone wishes to replace the template, so be it - but I cannot in good conscience pass this article as a GA when I feel it is in contravention of the GA criteria and other guidelines.
Well done to all involved in improving the article. SilkTork ✔Tea time 09:36, 5 November 2012 (UTC)
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Reviewer: SilkTork ( talk · contribs) 14:46, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
I'm not actually doing GA Reviews at the moment, but an article on a classic album done by a decent contributor, and it's been hanging around for three months! Well, gotta do that!
I'll start reading over the next few days and then begin to make comments. I am normally a slow reviewer - if that is likely to be a problem, please let me know now. I tend to directly do copy-editing and minor improvements, though if there is a lot of work needed I may suggest getting a copy-editor. Anything more significant than minor improvements I will raise here. I see the reviewer's role as collaborative and collegiate, so I welcome discussion regarding interpretation of the criteria. SilkTork ✔Tea time 14:46, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria
:::The image has returned, so that will need to be discussed as to if it is "appropriate" under GA criteria.
SilkTork
✔Tea time
22:18, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
A very useful introduction to a very important album. I've passed everything apart from the lead, which needs building up from information contained in the article (like the backing band, etc). And the statement about best album to date needs clarifying. On hold for an initial seven days to allow the work to be done. SilkTork ✔Tea time 21:42, 4 October 2012 (UTC)
""Ole Man Trouble" and "Respect", were written during the sessions..." - Later we have the information that "Respect" was "written by Redding for R&B singer Speedo Sims...." So it appears that "Respect" at least wasn't written during the session. Is it supposed to say "...were recorded during the sessions"? Also, when checking Guralnick's book, it seems that the claim by Speedo is that he wrote the song himself, and that Redding rewrote it, but that most of the lyrics were Speedo's. Not sure how true that claim is given that Speedo says he's not interested in suing, but we'll need to adjust the wording slightly. SilkTork ✔Tea time 10:33, 24 October 2012 (UTC)
Article meets GA criteria and is a useful and readable guide to an important album. I have removed the ratings template as I feel it is not in compliance with GA criteria nor with other guidance on Wikipedia. What happens to the article after this review is not up to me, and if someone wishes to replace the template, so be it - but I cannot in good conscience pass this article as a GA when I feel it is in contravention of the GA criteria and other guidelines.
Well done to all involved in improving the article. SilkTork ✔Tea time 09:36, 5 November 2012 (UTC)