Comments on: Help Queerty Adopt a Music Reviewer (Plus: 10 Awesome Music Reviews)

By: Unknown Boy

Unknown Boy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:43:52 +0000

My fellow bro busters… Can I plead with you for a second? I don’t know the other names up in the running. But I did have the honor of being interviewed WAY back when, by our golden boy, Joe John Sanchez III. He gave me the time of day way before LA Today said I had all the makings of the next pop icon, before LA Music Awards Nominated me this year for “Indie Music Video Of The Year” and as I write NBC in NY will be playing my music videos on rotation in a new show called “The Screening Room” (dedicated to successful and pioneering independent artists). Joe, was VERY cool to me. And he heard something in my music before the mainstream started to really pay attention. AND. He helped me talk about my sexuality for the first time honestly in an interview. A big moment for me and coincidentally, my career. Since then it’s been the gay community who has embraced me, (also, thank you Frontiers magazine in LA and Dlist dot com). Just fucking vote for JOE. I will.

Adam Daniels (Unknown Boy)

http://www.unknownboy.com

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:30:34 +0000

My vote is for Dan V.

By: Guillaume

Guillaume — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:23:05 +0000

GO JOE !

By: Sebbe

Sebbe — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:03:21 +0000

Stern has a new short post that basically sums up (for me) what queerty’s music reviews should be all about. The title alone “Excuse me sir, but I believe your disco stick is showing” is right on the money and seems to fit here perfectly. While I’m a new fan of his, I’m totally addicted already. If you haven’t already, you should check out his site and his new post. Loved It!!

http://www.muumuse.com/2009/02.....disco.html

By: David

David — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:01:21 +0000

I like a lot of different types of music, not just the “cliched” gay music. I checked out Bradley Sterns blog and read a lot of his reviews. He seems highly capable of reviewing anything and everything.

Also, lots of people consider Britney’s music to be included with “all the great music in the world”.

By: shaun

shaun — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:55:54 +0000

@Andy: thanks.

By: irishman

irishman — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:31:07 +0000

red headed vixens for villarreal!!

By: jake

jake — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:55:29 +0000

Great! I came back today and my guy is ahead!

By: Sebbe

Sebbe — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:25:14 +0000

@ Taylor – I could only vote once and I really like my “cliched” gay music and have no interest in reading about something I have about a two percent chance of listening to. That’s just my personal opinion. I’m open to new artist (especially internationally), but not new genres.

BTW – Stern’s site has some good stuff on Utada Hikaru aka Hikki (from Japan) who I love and have followed for years.

By: Taylor

Taylor — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:20:46 +0000

I really loath the fact that voters can vote as many times as they like. This will skew the results in a high school popularity sort of way. Whichever reviewer has the most friends to vote multiple times will win. I hope the Editors of Queerty reflect on all comments and make the final selection. You have a fun, INTELLIGENT site here. Please pick a smart reviewer to keep up that tradition.

By: Taylor

Taylor — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:14:01 +0000

There are only 3 from the list that I would spend time reading:

Daniel Villarreal…this guy can write and is a pleasure to read. Funny, too.

Joe John Sanchez has got some chops.

As a gay rocker myself, I would most care what the above two thought of my music. And would trust their intelligence to steer me toward good music.

Andrew Hickey’s writing reads flat to me. He shows promise but needs more time in the oven.

Jay Winkler is refreshing in an out of the box sort of way.

Bradley Stern’s piece seems vapid and uninspired. Britney? Really??? Do we really need to go there with all the great music in the world.

I hope we avoid the cliched gay music sensibilities in our ultimate selection.

By: MikeLA

MikeLA — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:45:42 +0000

I’m voting for Robert, because well… I’ve seen his ass and… I want a piece.

By: JoeJosh

JoeJosh — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:26:25 +0000

@Erica: My problem with Stern is that I do feel like I can get that kind of review elsewhere, and I don’t think it tells me as much about the sound as I’d like.

Even the close, “Perhaps the definitive album of the year, Circus delivers pure, unapologetic pop unto its innermost parts…” I like the sentence (whether or not I agree with the “definitive album” bit), except that I just don’t walk away thinking I know exactly what it sounds like. In the context of the rest of his review, I’m left wondering if he and I have different senses of the innards of pop.

Whereas with Daniel V’s, sure, he could have done a little more to describe the album at hand, but I know exactly what he means when he says “In comparison, their second album, Donkey, has scrubbed away their grime—it’d work as background music for a hair salon, but not a birthday brawl.” I can feel that.

So I’m going with the potential Daniel shows.

Maybe Stern’s got stronger stuff, and I’ll definitely check out his site, but I think he probably could have picked a stronger review than this one.

By: Erica

Erica — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:49:47 +0000

@Father Stacy:

Id like to see a review of Circus that is even remotely close to being as fabulous as Bradley Stern’s.

If you would like to see true talent check out his blog. I am a long time fan.

http://www.muumuse.com

By: Fausto Fernos

Fausto Fernos — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:40:33 +0000

People are just voting because it’s Britney Spears.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:53:07 +0000

I am voting for Bradley. His blog is great:
http://www.muumuse.com/

By: kasper

kasper — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:03:51 +0000

My vote is for Daniel V.

By: JoeJosh

JoeJosh — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:42:47 +0000

“…8-bit Mega Man loops…”

I like Maril, but that reference alone scores my vote for Villarreal. I’m a sucker for accurate, colorful analogies. It’s fun, but precisely descriptive.
More, please.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:13:11 +0000

@Peter: maybe not, but i’d still rather read about them than britney. no contest here. vote villarreal!

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:00:48 +0000

@Father Stacy: Newsflash. CSS is not exciting or new.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:47:33 +0000

Daniel’s got my vote.. anyone who can use words like sextet, cobbles and tail feathers and it makes sense knows their way around the pen!

By: Father Stacy

Father Stacy — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:47:01 +0000

I thought Daniel had the most exciting writing and the best musical taste. I would love to learn about what he’s listening to. We can read reviews of “Circus” anywhere, but I would rather read Daniel’s take on exciting new music than another pop review.

By: Sebbe

Sebbe — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:32:53 +0000

@anon – ar du svensk? Svenska är svårt att uttala för amerikansk. “”luckily” Lück-eh Lee”" är nära.

By: Anon

Anon — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:48:51 +0000

@Norman: Lykke Li pronounced almost like “luckily” Lück-eh Lee sort of…

well it is hard to explain a language without phonetics…

By: David

David — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:56:58 +0000

I went with Bradley Stern. I had a hard time deciding between Stern, Boatwright, and Winkler though, I liked them all.

By: Greg Ever

Greg Ever — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:39:49 +0000

@Distingué Traces:
Too bad it’s not a paid position.

By: Distingué Traces

Distingué Traces — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:10:14 +0000

This post depressed me because I’ve been writing cover letters all week.

Hire them all, Japhy! They are poor! They have to feed their cat, and they really want an iPhone.

By: Chad

Chad — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:35:34 +0000

While I am the straight friend voting on here, my whole life from working for independent musicians, opera houses, Juilliard and gigging on my own tells me so much about gay opinions on music. Robert is to the point but clearly expresses his informed ideas on music through a decidedly gay point of view. Stereotypically gay views on music are actually the norm now which is why I recommend Robert’s even and widespread views and vote for him. Besides, he may be the only one on this list who IS an active music performer.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:33:24 +0000

Who starts a review with a Karate Kid soundtrack reference? That’s awesome! I’d love to read more from Daniel Villarreal!

By: sal

sal — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:08:52 +0000

forgive me all,but Jay Winkler are u nice,smart,hot??and single??do tell

By: Greg Ever

Greg Ever — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:57:49 +0000

I’m voting for Andrew Hickey because he seems to have the least stereotypically gay taste in music. He’s also in the best position to discover the most new music on a regular basis.

Although I’m a bit disappointed nobody mentioned they like any sort of hard rock or metal. Where’s the support for guys like Rob Halford?

By: Lyzi D

Lyzi D — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:20:52 +0000

While Villarreal comes off as humorous, I don’t see what the hype is all about. Instead of focusing on the album he’s reviewing, he focuses on their first album instead. His humor mostly comes from their own lyrics. It’s easy to feel fresh when you’re using other peoples’ words.

By: Sebbe

Sebbe — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:19:01 +0000

@Kevin –

OK, maybe I was a little melodramatic.

But, I still don’t think that it is ethical and he should have recused himself from posting during the voting.

That said, I’m sure he had the best of intentions.

By: kevin

kevin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:04:29 +0000

@Sebbe: Sebbe…come on now. Don’t you think that’s just a tad bit unfair? I see no harm.

By: MusicFan

MusicFan — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:55:02 +0000

Check out Bradley Stern. Excellent

By: John from England(used to be just John but there are other John's)

John from England(used to be just John but there are other John's) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:45:12 +0000

@Sebbe:

Oh chill..

We’re big boys and girls, can make our own decisions…

By: jake

jake — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:36:25 +0000

I read them all. Give Joe John Sanchez III a careful read, okay? My choice.

By: Sebbe

Sebbe — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:03:38 +0000

@Joe John Sanchez III – commenting on the board voting for you seems highly unethical to me and a kiss-up. Vote him off the island.

By: MBS

MBS — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:13:24 +0000

Team Villareal!!!!

By: SloppySexond

SloppySexond — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:33:58 +0000

Sloppy like Villareal.