Talk:Irresistible (Jessica Simpson album)/GA1

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Reviewer: CallMeNathan • Talk2Me 03:33, 16 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Now that Novice7 is back from an extended break, I will post the review shortly.--CallMeNathan • Talk2Me 00:29, 2 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Lead

released on May 25, 2001, through Columbia Records -> no comma needed

No! A comma is required after the year in this type of date construction. Two Hearted River (paddle / fish) 10:35, 23 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

contacted already established writers and producers -> what do you mean? Popular producers?

Yes, popular songwriters and producers. Should it be changed? Novice7 (talk) 15:36, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

did not do well on the charts prompting Simpson to re-evaluate her career, as she felt she could do better. -> this could use a re-write
most of whom were disappointed by the music. Some of them also felt it was too generic and over-produced -> most of whom were disappointed by the music; some of them also felt it was too generic and over-produced
500,000 copies or more -> not more
released from Irresistible. The title track was released -> try not to repeat wording in such a close proximity
and was commercially successful -> for original and NPOV reasons, try and not label things a success or failure, unless with critical accompaniment (like calling Glitter a critical failure is okay)

All done (except the noted). Novice7 (talk) 15:36, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Background

Jessica Simpson signed a record deal with Columbia Records in 1998 and next year, released her debut album titled Sweet Kisses. -> You seem to be using two different tenses. Also, Maybe just introduce her as Simpson?

Both are in past tense... Adabow has modified the sentence. Novice7 (talk) 15:36, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The album comprised mostly ballads -> The album comprised mostly of ballads
she felt she could do better. -> can be better written
She decided that her "innocent" image would not help advance her career. At the suggestion of Columbia executives, she began to develop a sexier image and a new sound -> try merging. An example would be "Feeling her more 'innocent' image would halt her career from further developing, Simpson began to develop a sexier image and newer sound, at the suggestion of the Columbia executives." I think this reads better and smoother.
Simpson moved further into the teen-pop genre -> 'Further' implies she started before
would help to remake her career -> would help remake her career
She broke up with her then-boyfriend Nick Lachey -> We need stronger prose, maybe "She separated from
The development of new image coincided with the production of her second studio effort, Irresistible. -> her also, how did her new image begin to manifest itself into her career before the album was released? TV appearances?

Will address the last comment soon. Novice7 (talk) 15:36, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Novice7 (talk) 09:26, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Development

when a certain track's lyrics were too suggestive or delivered -> re-word. It sounds like you are discussing a certain incident, and not as a basic idea
At this point, we aren't sure who Mottola is; you haven't introduced him aside from the quote. (Trust me, I know all too well who he is; that bastard lol)
and rejecting ones he felt were not good -> needing stronger prose
for an artist in her native. -> I'm honestly not sure what this means
Link Mariah Carey as it was only mentioned in lead
three cuts of Irresistible. -> from
One of the cuts, "For Your Love", according to Simpson, recalls "I Wanna Love You Forever" (1999). -> What do you mean 'recalls'?

All done. Novice7 (talk) 15:36, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Recording and production

They sang the song side by side in the studio. -> Try incorporating this into another sentence
with whom Simpson said she could be "very cool". -> needs prose fixing

Done. Novice7 (talk) 15:36, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Composition

Simpson adopts breathy vocals for the song,[27] and it features a string section. -> Aside from featuring a string section, Simpson adopted breathy vocals for the song". Its difficult because you have listed two things that have nothing to do with each other in the sentence; Simpson's voice and the instrumentation.
The lyrics of the song point to an imminent sexual compromise,[5] and "total fulfillment". -> Care to elaborate a bit? Maybe explain how critics maintain that the song sees her remove her mature image and features lyrics that compliment her 'losing her virginity' (I believe those exist)
beat-oriented setting -> pattern
Simpson sings the lyrics as rapid-fire verses over a piano-backed musical track with start and stop hooks. -> re-write
Simpson again adopts breathy vocals,[31] and the lyrics talk -> Simpson again adopts breathy vocals, with the lyrics
he song received a negative response -> 'a negative' 'critics' -> negative
"What's It Gonna Be", which was compared to outtakes from Spears' Oops!... I Did It Again (2000),[23] is a bubblegum pop song influenced by '80s funk music -> "What's It Gonna Be" is a bubblegum pop song influenced by '80s funk music, which was compared to outtakes from Spears' Oops!... I Did It Again (2000)
Simpson's performance was compared to that of Michael Jackson and Destiny's Child. -> A little repetative. Maybe "Compared to the likes of MJ and DC, Simpson's performance
the former is backed by 60 piece orchestra -> a
getting rid of a partner with a "cheating heart" -> This doesn't make sense
A 21-second sample of Lachey co-penned
- "The Lachey penned" or "Of the song co-penned by Lachey"--CallMeNathan • Talk2Me 07:13, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

All done ~~except last comment. I don't understand what you mean.~~ Novice7 (talk) 15:36, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed. Novice7 (talk) 09:27, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Artwork

"Every woman wants to be sexy, and if you feel good about yourself," she added -> if you feel good about yourself what?

Done. Novice7 (talk) 15:36, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Critical

Upon its release -> Upon release
However, he praised Simpson's cover of "His Eye Is on the Sparrow": -> I think you should've mentioned in the composition section that the song is actually a cover
So if her pop fortunes fail, perhaps she'll find some contemporary Christian singers to imitate -> I think you are misinterpreting his quote. It isn't really a compliment, he's basically saying no matter what she does it isn't original, and she'll always be 'imitating'
although he noticed that the album sounded like a mixture -> although noting the album sounded
was also positive in his review -> He can't be positive in his review; his review can be positive

Done. Novice7 (talk) 15:36, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Commercial

number twelve the following week before falling -> number twelve the following week, before falling
and as of February 2009, Irresistible had sold 755,000 copies in the US -> and as of February 2009, had sold 755,000 copies in the US
Irresistible debuted at number seventy-five on the Austrian Albums Chart -> Similarly,
In Switzerland, the album saw a higher peak of number fifteen. -> Poor prose
The Switzerland lines need re-writing as they are confusing
and according to Oricon, it has sold 44,580 copies in Japan. -> and according to Oricon, has sold 44,580 copies in Japan.
peaked at a position of 103. -> not proper
multiplatinum -> Is it written without hyphen in the source?

Without a hyphen. Others fixed. Novice7 (talk) 15:36, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Promotion

for the celebration of Independence Day -> in celebration of
She performed it at -> what?

Done. Novice7 (talk) 15:36, 29 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

In December 2001 Simpson -> In December 2001, Simpson
[82]The tour
explored the Middle East, including Afghanistan. -> I think ventured through is better
In late 2001 Simpson performed -> In late 2001, Simpson performed
which consisted of thirty dates -> Throughout the US only?
In November 2001 Simpson sang -> again. Try to switch it up a bit. Around 4 sentences in this section begin like that

All done. Novice7 (talk) 08:02, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Singles

album,"Irresistible", was
critics. Although a few critics
Although a few critics called the song a "peppy" number,[98] -> you can't generalize on a quote. Only one critic referred to it as a peppy number

Fixed. Novice7 (talk) 08:04, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

- Nice work Mags. This and your off to a pass :)--CallMeNathan • Talk2Me 07:13, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I haven't addressed one comment, which I will soon. Thanks for such a thorough review :) Novice7 (talk) 08:04, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]