STRONGBADF1 said:
(1) Did Tom Andry like it? (or that style of music)
As stated in the review, I do not rate things based on how much I like or don't like the style of music. I rate on Audio Quality (how clear, crisp, audible etc. everything is) and Surround Implementation (how good the surround format is used to enhance the experience of the album). In a nutshell, I inform the reader how well produced an album is and describe the style of music. If they are a fan of the style, and it gets high production marks, chances are they will like the album. If they are a HUGE fan of the genre or (in particular) the band, even a low scoring album will be treasured.
STRONGBADF1 said:
Why I ask is it sounds like he is tolerant of this style of music but not really a fan, and If so how can he be a good judge of a recording with a lot of distortion.
Without divulging whether or not I am a fan (as stated above, I believe it is irrelevant), let me give you an example: I am tolerant of vans and large SUV’s, but not really a fan. I can still tell you whether or not it starts when I turn the key, brakes when I press the pedal, and gets cold when I turn on the AC.
STRONGBADF1 said:
I am of the belief that distortion can be recorded to a very high or low quality just the same as an acoustic instrument.
As stated in the review - a 2
is a high rating for highly distorted music. A 1 would not be. The difference between highly distorted instruments and acoustical instruments is that the top score for an acoustical instrument may be a 5 while for a distorted one may be a 2 or 3. It's the nature of the beast. If the instrument was any clearer, it wouldn't be distorted.
STRONGBADF1 said:
P.S. I am not attacking Mr. Andry. I am just a little confused by some of the comments made in the review.
I appreciated the comments and take them in the spirit offered.
