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Come on ... a request for citations up the top, no comment at all on critical reception (when reviewer ratings show there's quite a story to tell there) − this can't be worth a C on the project's quality scale. Dare I say it, there's a bit of a Sir Paul approach to these album articles of his: lots of numbers, chart placings, big hits, but so little in the way of real substance and content. I mean, you don't feel you know the album in any way after reading these articles − just that he was very busy and (usually) it sold heaps. I'd love to see all these Beatle solo albums from the '70s up at B level, because there's such an interesting story behind each one (by 'story' I mean notable points of interest, and all easily verifiable). But they've got to be worth a C first ... (I mean, I'm starting to think: If someone adds a reference or two to these so-called C-rated articles, will they then become Bs on the quality scale??) JG66 (talk) 15:33, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks for spotting another one! yeepsi (Time for a chat?) 18:30, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
- Well, thanks to you for dealing with it (again), Yeepsi, you know! ... I just think if wiki album articles are going to offer users/readers anything, they need to grasp the subject in its entirety − context/background, production, release & sales, legacy, standing within artist's body of work, etc. So when an article's almost there, it's a C; when it really delivers, it's a B. "My Sweet Lord", to me, is a very good B - that mix of background on composition and recording, chart success and context at time of release, associated plagiarism suit, detail on Hindu/Vedic prayer (especially). This is just my opinion, I know − and I'd welcome other opinions. But I feel that's what contributors should be aiming for, that level of presenting all the facts. (PS, recently finished "This Guitar (Can't Keep from Crying)", if you've got a moment ...) JG66 (talk) 11:22, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
- Yea, I know what you mean. (Re PS, thanks I'll have a look). yeepsi (Time for a chat?) 12:34, 22 April 2012 (UTC)
