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Would one pronounce it "Gee - o - GADDY," or "Gee - O - gaddi?" (The capitalized syllables would have the emphasis)
It's disastrous. Somebody simply quoted several media critics and slopped them all together. If somebody ever has the opportunity, he or she should tidy that portion up. I can't do it at the moment because I'm quite busy, but maybe I will in the future if no one else does. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nutterbutterz95 ( talk • contribs) 02:20, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
Apparently someone thought it a good idea to bastardize a well written Boards related article by removing information relative to the record, including its thematic concept. This edit can only be undone manually, obviously, and while the unsourced information should not be retained, I believe far more properly sourced information was cut out than necessary. The point is to be informative, at least enough so that your average listener doesn't need to head on over to a band-specific wiki to get information that has a place here - the quote describing the concept behind the record is not exactly "trivia", even if it is not absolutely necessary - there is no reason to cut down the relevant, well written and sourced pieces of information. Countless albums of varying notability follow the standard format that often includes at least one section for information re: theme, tone and composition, influences, events that occurred during the conception and production of the album, etc. - this is preferable.
The article should be improved upon with the omission of that which is not relevant or sourced and that's about it. I would suggest working to restore the article to its previous state with that in mind this time around. I would also suggest that
Just my two cents. I would also like to suggest the genre remains as it is, despite the fact that it is effectively without a genre, as requiring sources for these labels (applied not by the band but by other publications or critics here, which apparently makes more sense than just putting down what the consensus is) means that in most cases, you can't say much more than "Boards of Canada" in response to the genre. The previous descriptions of Ambient Techno/IDM, Dark Ambient and Downtempo are all perfectly applicable, just as much as any other similar descriptor, but it is better the 'genre' stays "Electronic", as someone will unquestionably cry "genre warring", which remains one of the most pointless and redundant things people do around here, but whatever.
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@ Davest3r08: I'll be reviewing this article. This may take a while.
It was released on 13 February 2002 in Japan, then five days later in Europe, by Warp.I'd rephrase it to something like
It was originally released on 13 February 2002 in Japan and in Europe five days later by Warp Records.With this sentence, it is clearer that Warp is a record label. The sentence may change depending on who released the album in Japan (see Release section below) Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 21:03, 5 March 2024 (UTC)
It was recorded between 1999 and 2001 at Hexagon Sun.I'd recommend expanding the sentence with details of Hexagon Sun (where is it, clarify that it's a studio, etc.) I'd also link Hexagon Sun. Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 21:03, 5 March 2024 (UTC)
The album is darker in tone than their debut studio album Music Has the Right to Children, released in 1998.Per WP:SYNTH, I'd recommend rephrasing to imply that the band wanted a different approach to their previous album or the album is intended to be darker in tone (the quote does not say that it is meant to be darker in tone than the previous album), if that's what the sentence is based off. Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 21:03, 5 March 2024 (UTC)
The album contains references to the Branch Davidians, Satanism, and numerology.This sentence can be expanded to include how these references are made. Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 21:03, 5 March 2024 (UTC)
Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 16:33, 3 March 2024 (UTC)Boards of Canada are a Scottish duo composed of brothers Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin (born Marcus Eoin Sandison), formed initially as a group in 1986 and later as a duo in the 1990s. They started making music during their childhood, using tape decks to do so. Boards of Canada takes their name from the National Film Board Of Canada. They released their debut album Music Has The Right To Children in 1998 to critical acclaim.
Boards of Canada have claimed that the title is a combination of different words with a particular significance, but also that they wanted listeners to decide on their own interpretations of the title as well as the album in total.I suggest making the sentence clearer, because the meaning of "with a particular significance" is lost on me. The original text seems to imply that they want listeners to decide on their own interpretations on the album only, unless I'm missing something. Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 13:21, 6 March 2024 (UTC)
Michael Sandison, half of the duo, stated that much of the album features acoustic instrumentation, though it may not be immediately evident because of how processed and often faint it is, blending with electronic elements.The original text seems to say "previous records" and not this album specifically. Is there a source that says this album specifically? I suggest replacing the original source with that, if not, it would violate WP:SYNTH. I'd also rephrase so it's based on his point of view because currently it implies that
though it may not be immediately evident because of how processed and often faint it isis a fact, which violates WP:UNDUE.
According to Michael Sandison, half of the duo, stated that a majority of the album features faint acoustic instrumentation?
They additionally received the idea to make the total album length 66 minutes and 6 seconds from Warp Records president Steve Beckett, with his reasoning being to joke around with listeners and imply that the Devil had been involved with the album's production.This can be condensed to something like
Warp Records president Steve Beckett also suggested to make the total album length...so that it's more concise. Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 15:41, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
This AllMusic page that is possibly about the Japan version claims it was released there by a label named Vivid. Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 13:36, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
I've gone ahead and added the source either way so I'm Done— Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 14:05, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
Side F of the vinyl package, with the track "Magic Window" (which consists of nearly two minutes of silence), is uncut and contains a visible etching of a nude nuclear family.[10] The artwork of the album carries a distinct kaleidoscopic motif.The original source does not say this (it seems to contain only an image), so this would be a personal observation, violating WP:OR. I'd suggest adding sources that describe the album cover (see Blackstar (album)#Artwork and packaging, Future Nostalgia#Cover artwork and Vultures 1#Cover art for examples) or remove it entirely. I'd also move parts about the album cover somewhere else since it does not correlate with the release. Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 14:30, 4 March 2024 (UTC)
Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 23:39, 7 March 2024 (UTC)
Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 19:41, 3 March 2024 (UTC)
Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 19:41, 3 March 2024 (UTC)
Overall, the article has a lot of potential, but parts can definitely be expanded and changed. Source 2 (Stereogum) definitely seems like it could be used a bit more. I'll put this on hold for now. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Spinixster (chat!) 09:56, 3 March 2024 (UTC)
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Comparisons were drawn between the album and Music Has the Right to Children, especially with both albums' cover art.>
John Bush of AllMusic drew comparisons between the album and Music Has the Right to Children, including both albums' cover art.Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 00:35, 9 March 2024 (UTC)
It was also praised the use of samples, as critics felt that it fit the tone of the album.This is misleading, as only one critic has said this. And like above, opinions should be attributed. Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 00:35, 9 March 2024 (UTC)
Critics at Q compared Geogaddi to the album Drukqs by Aphex Twin.More information on why critics at Q compared the album to Drukqs would be nice, as currently there's no information as to if they compared it favorably or not and why they think the albums are similar, etc. Done Davest3r08 >:) ( talk) 00:35, 9 March 2024 (UTC)
After these comments are resolved, I have no problem with promoting the article. Spinixster (chat!) 02:10, 8 March 2024 (UTC)
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If you rip the audio from the original CD version of Geogaddi it comes to... 666 MB.
Improved to Good Article status by Davest3r08 ( talk). Self-nominated at 14:07, 15 March 2024 (UTC). Post-promotion hook changes for this nom will be logged at Template talk:Did you know nominations/Geogaddi; consider watching this nomination, if it is successful, until the hook appears on the Main Page.