Is this album part of a trend in the artist’s work or is it something new?.
Part II.
Now it’s your turn. Don’t forget! Your artist must be African American and have been performing professionally before 1980! Also, because he typically makes up 25% of the paper topics, Micheal Jackson is off-limits. Introduce your album and artist: include basic facts about the release date, promotional tours, singles released, and significant biographical information. However, only include autobiographical information that is relevant to your argument. See how the sample reviews use background information to prove their points. Tell how the album relates to other albums or work from the artist. Is this album part of a trend in the artist’s work or is it something new? Remember, this section like the next one should be making an argument, using evidence and analysis to support it. Explain how the artist and album relate to other genres or sub genres in African American music. Does it stand alone or is it similar to what other artists were/are doing? This should be the most substantial and specific section of your review. It should make specific reference to course material, make specific reference to external sources and provide specific analysis of the artist’s music. Describe the album’s “stand out” tracks? Why do they standout? Which tracks are less interesting? Why? Be very specific, using examples from the album. Finally, what is your overall impression of the album? Rate the album on a scale of 0-5 stars.
Is this album part of a trend in the artist’s work or is it something new?