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I've been picking away at this article for a while now. I think it's much improved since I started, but I don't think it's ready for a GA nomination and I'd like to get another pair of eyes on it to see what can be improved, particularly the "Musical approach" section. Thanks! Popcornduff (talk) 17:30, 20 July 2015 (UTC)
- Comments from Calvin999
- There are some dead links
- For genres, instruments, assoc. acts, labels etc, you can use a hlist so it bullet points them and makes them clear. See "Man Down" info box for an example.
- Associated acts generally are only included if there are three or more notable instances/songs/recordings/collaborations where Yorke has worked with someone. Not just once or twice.
- best known as the singer and principal songwriter of the alternative rock band Radiohead. He is known → Repetition of known
- is an English musician best known as the singer and principal songwriter of the alternative rock band Radiohead. → is an English musician. He is the lead singer and principal songwriter of the alternative rock band, Radiohead. (link alternative rock too)
- He is known for his falsetto vocals. As a multi-instrumentalist, Yorke mainly plays guitar and piano, but also plays synthesiser, bass guitar and drums. → He is known for his use of falsetto, and is a multi-instrumentalist. While he predominantly plays guitar and piano, he also plays the synthesiser, bass guitar and the drums.
- with schoolmates. → with his schoolmates.
- After he finished his degree at the → After graduating from the
- The 2000 Radiohead → Which album was this? First, second, third?
- saw Yorke move → It's not just him if he is part of a band
- In 2009, to perform the album live, he formed Atoms for Peace with musicians including Flea and longtime producer Nigel Godrich → This reads awkwardly, especially the second clause
- the band released an original album, → So was their previous material covers and not original work?
- he creates artwork for Radiohead's albums. → he creates the the bands album artworks.
- Use of one line paragraphs/sentences should be kept to a bare minimum per criteria. There are a few instances of this, as well as two line paragraphs. I personally think it makes the article look messy and unfinished; a paragraph should ideally be 4 to 5 sentences.
- Yorke has been critical of the music industry, → Why?
- and with Radiohead and his solo work has pioneered alternative music → Should be a new sentence.
- wear a patch over his eye. → You don't need to say "over his eye" because a patch already indicates that.
- Yorke's family moved frequently. Yorke's → Repetition of Yorke successively.
- after his son's birth; → after his birth;
- Yorke was seven. Yorke moved → Repetition of Yorke close together again
- The whole Early life section sys Yorke a lot to be honest. I know it's his name but you can use 'he', 'the singer' etc.
- worked a few jobs → worked at various jobs
- worldwide hit single → the article for Creep doesn't have any chart positions. What made it a hit exactly?
- By the time of Radiohead's second album, → By the release of their second album
- but Yorke was ambivalent about this success → Need context
- Ref 1: The Guardian, not guardian.co.uk
- Ref 5: link The Observer
- Ref 11: link The New Yorker
- Ref 18: Problem with the formatting, red link.
- 26 and 27 are missing publishers and dates.
- Same with 84
- Ref 113 Don't WP:SHOUT
- There's inconsistency with the date formatting throughout the references.
Hope this helps. I think it needs quite a lot of work. I don't think it would pass a GAN right now. Ping me if you need more help or have questions. — Calvin999 15:50, 28 August 2015 (UTC)
- Thanks so much. Yeah, I don't think it's ready for GA either - I've yet to really undertake that particular mission, but wanted some more feedback first. All your points are appreciated. Popcornduff (talk) 01:47, 29 August 2015 (UTC)