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Reviewer: Aoba47 (talk · contribs) 06:37, 5 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Lead and infobox
  • The infobox image requires ALT text.
 Done
  • For this sentence (Written and produced by Nottet, the song was premiered in celebration of Christmas.), I would say “released” rather than “premiered”. Something about “premiered” sounds odd to me in this context.
 Done
  • I have two comments for this sentence (It musically is a minimally produced piano ballad whose lyrics discuss love and friendship in difficult times.). I would move “musically” in front of “It” to have the sentence read “Musically, it…” as I think it would read better that way. I am also uncertain about the wikilink to “minimalism” as it seems like a distinct art movement that would require a citation, and I do not think a critic saying something is minimal because it only uses a piano counts as that.
 Done
  • For this part (Music critics gave positive reviews of "Go to Sleep" upon its release,), unlink “music critics” and remove “upon its release” as it is standard to assume that critics reviewed it after it was released.
 Done
Background and composition
  • I would revise this sentence ("Go to Sleep" is the first single of Loïc Nottet to be written and produced by himself) to this suggestion (“Go to Sleep” is the first single that Loïc Nottet wrote and produced by himself) as the current wording is a little awkward.
 Done
  • I am not sure what is meant by “in various countries”. Was it only a limited release? If so, then please specify this in the prose. If not, then I would remove that bit.
 Done It wasn't a limited release, so I revised it.
  • Again, I would remove the “minimalism” wikilink unless the source is really tying to the art movement.
 Done
  • For this part (Nottet's vocal delivery is set in piano.), I have never heard of a vocal delivery being “set in piano”. What does that mean?
By "piano", I mean Nottet's voice being so eerie, nearly-whispered and subtle; it's a dynamic called "piano".
  • I have two comments for that sentence as a whole actually (A minimally produced piano ballad, Nottet's vocal delivery is set in piano.). The word “piano” is wikilinked twice so unlink the second time. Also, isn’t it somewhat repetitious? A piano ballad of course would feature a piano. It may be because I do not understand the “set in” part.
"Piano" refers to a dynamic, not to the instrument here. Also, the second time it links to the respective dynamic.
  • I have been told in the past that the use of non-free media needs to be kept to a minimal and only if it illustrates a point to the reader that cannot be shown through text alone. The justification for the audio sample is rather thin in my opinon. I think that an average reader would understand what is meant by a piano ballad without the sample, so if you want to keep it, then I would add some more justification for it.
I've added one more sentence regarding his voice in the sample's description, but I do think that a cover and a sample are allowed for every kind of mid-length article. I have not received any backlash for my use of such samples in my past articles, but you decide of course :)
Reception
  • Unlink “music citics”.
 Done
  • For this part (particularly to "Snowflake" from her eight studio album Everyday Is Christmas (2017).), I do not think the “to” is necessary in this case.
 Done
  • I would recommend starting a new paragraph with this sentence (Commercially, "Go to Sleep" attained minor success on record charts.) as it is a distinct change in subject (i.e. from critical reception to commerical performance).
 Done
  • I am confused by this part (while also being registered on the same ranking in the Flanders region.), as it reads to me that it reached number 13 on the Flanders chart in the same way it did for the Wallonian Ultratip chart. However, the charts table has a footnote that the peak position on the Flanders chart is unavailable. Which one is correct? It is contradictory.
 Done It was just a mistake-leading way of me writing it, as it is exactly how it is given in the "Charts" section. Is it better now?
Music video and promotion
  • I am not sure the wikilink for “maximalist” is appropriate for the same concerns that I had with the “minimalism” wikilink.
 Done
  • I am assuming that he has not performed this song again aside from that one time, correct? Or at least in a performance that was notable enough for coverage.
He has only further performed the song on a few non-notable events. I don't think they are worthy of adding here since there's not other proof than YouTube videos (which aren't even official)...
Credits and personnel
  • Do you have any access to the credits of the song? I understand if you do not as this seems to be a stand-alone release.
Yeah, you've guessed it, it is a standalone release. Maybe with the release of an album credits will be available? But for the moment I can't add any more.
Final comments
  • Overall, you have done a wonderful job with this article. I will promote this to a GA once my comments are addressed. It is always nice to learn about different singers and their songs. Aoba47 (talk) 09:44, 5 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@Aoba47: Hi and thanks for reviewing! I have answered to all your comments. Loic Nottet has one participated in the Eurovision Song Contest for Belgium in 2015 with his song "Rhythm Inside" and finished fourth; ever since, I've been a fan of his work! Greets; Cartoon network freak (talk) 15:12, 5 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]
Verdict
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