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About Pantagruel
Epinions.com ID:	Pantagruel
Location:	Minneapolis, California, Philippines
Member Since:	Jul 13, 2000

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Jan 20, 2012	A Tribe Called Quest Follow Their Instinctive Path on Their Debut	Product info temporarily unavailable. Category info temporarily unavailable.		Very Helpful
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About Pantagruel

I prefer to think of my music reviews as critiques where I try to focus not just on the music but on outside events that might have shaped it. Music as Art should be both timeless in itself (i.e. stand up to repeated listening) yet also represent the culture from which it was recorded. Because of that, I find it difficult to review new music. I feel most albums need a post-release period of at least 5 years before I can critically assess them. Additionally, I feel the need to have owned an album for at least a year before reviewing it to ensure that I am not expressing a mere initial reaction.

I review music based on this highly original and visceral rating system. Patent pending.

5 stars - Excellent. These albums are classics, masterpieces, call them what you will. They might include one or two minor tracks, but the overall piece is among the best in its field.

4 stars - Good. These albums lack certain insight contained on 5 star records but are nonetheless very enjoyable to hear. There might be a few weak tracks on the album, but the good songs outnumber the bad ones.

3 stars - Average. These albums contain an equal number of good and bad tracks and/or are pleasant to listen to but otherwise lightweight. Generally, I will recommend a 3 star record but it shouldn't be considered a must-have.

2 stars - Poor. These albums contain a few decent tracks but are extremely inconsistent in terms of quality. Muddled ideas, bad song choice, and inferior production can all come into question here. Not recommended, except possibly as background music.

1 star - Garbage. The bottom of the barrel. Your time and money are too precious to waste on these albums. Ideal only as a means of clearing a house of unwanted guests.