New Statement of Purpose

   I'd be damned if i'm not having fun with this whole blogging thing, it gives more of a purpose to my love of music(outside of my guitar playing). Before when I mentioned an album I listened to in conversation I would say something along the lines of it's good, or it's awesome, rudimentary stuff. Now I can truly call out many of it's details. Not only have I truly analyzed the music I listen to, but even review structures, but most importantly, others'. This is essentially my structure

Para 1: Introduction to the band's history and style
Para 2-3: Possible responses to style, overall review of the album
Para3/4: Conclusion (in general)

   When I go on allmusic.com (my favorite site in the history of ever, second to facebook) I usually see a one paragraph review that is simply perfect in style and gives good enough details. Because of the word count I feel I have a need to write with an average essay structure. Compare this to my recent anniversary.

http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:jxfyxqwkld0e

   I wish  I  could use this style for this blog, except for the fact I must use a minimum of 300 words, which near forces me to use the style I use. This is something I want to change. Here is how I wish to structure of my reviews.

Para 1: BRIEF history with maybe a one sentence about more recent or necessary information about the band and another for the album (do not quote me on this), then dive into the review
Para 2:  Most of the detail for the review. The conclusion paragraph is gone and will be replaced with a final sentence, and possibly an extra comment.

   This is infinitely more effective, will bore less people attempting to read the entire thing, and unlike IGN's inhuman 2 page music reviews. This does not mean I will cut out the fluff and excess comments, it means the entire thing will be more direct. Comments on the band and possible humor are always in reviews and I feel I can occasionally do this. Furthermore, I will not only improve my reviews, I will be becoming even more scary into music than I already am. My first review on the Muse album had me writing with a passion for how I felt about the album, and the same with how emotionally attached to the Battle of Los Angeles I am, what if I could do the same with every review I will ever do? If I were to have a deeper passion for every genre I am interested in, I will be an infinitely better writer. That is a challenge I come across, probably spending every penny I come across on Jazz and R&B albums, and most likely a Rhapsody account.