I agree with Joe, in that writing a CD, or concert, review is tough work and a mostly thankless task. I've done a few. The tact I try to take is two fold: I like to put the songs in historical context and perhaps give some guidelines as to where and how the song came about; I also try to give the listener some tips as to what to listen for in the songs ... perhaps a unique combination of voicing or instrumental work. I try to be honest and clear. ON the few occasions when I've been asked to review a CD that I think is garbage, I've taken the "back door out" ... I've called the artist and suggest they find another reviewer. If they ask why ... I give them my critque. bob(deckman)nelson