How do you write a review for a Cd?

Question

I need to do a cd review for my journalism class, and I've never wrote a review before.

Answer 1

First of all you would need to write who wrote the Cd, who performed it, and the record company.

Then you describe the music int eh cd, what type of sounds were used, how does it compare with other cds in its catagory, what sounded good about it, what sounded like somthing you've already heard before etc.

Just describe it to your audience in the same way that you would describe your favorite movie or book.

But remember in a review it has to sound un-biased so you have to have good and negative comments about what you are reviewing

Answer 2

Read other reviews in music magazines, or read the liner notes on the back of the disk art. Just remember, a review is NOT the place to diss, put down, or otherwise be snotty about the work you are reviewing. Express your feelings with intelligence, and with the idea in mind that you will be not only influencing the opinions of your readers, but that you will also be in a position of judgment over an artist who has probably put A GREAT DEAL of effort into their CD work.

Answer 3

Make sure you don't use the words "bad" or "good"... and a good critique uses evidence to support its claim... Example: "The pop sounds given by Paris Hilton might appear fun to the simple ear, but in reality the heiress is simply letting us know she's not a musical entertainer and more like a passing storm. If she didn't have the name Hilton, she probably wouldn't have a place to stay for a night, and it mirrors her musical abilities."

Use lyrics, historical background and current events to strengthen your arguments. Try to speak metaphorically so the reader can paint his own picture, and make sure any similies you use are not over-simplified.

350-500 words should be plenty, so don't get too wordy. And your lead should reflect your opinion right away... don't let the reader hang on too long to find out how you feel or they will be bored.

Hope this helps.

Answer 4

How long is it? My advice: put away all your previous music preferences. Just focus on the quality of the music. Even if you hate the genre of something, but it's written or played well, you shouldn't bias it based on previous stuff you've heard. Or if you really love a band and their new stuff isn't that good, don't give them a better rating just because you like them. Be honest.

Answer 5

get the local "free press" news paper and read the music reviews. You need to know "WHAT" information the reader is looking to recieve. Good luck