Not sure where to post this

[Chuck Nessa]

Seems like someone has an ax to grind. He gave it 2 stars and said: There is two big problems with this CD. The mix sucks big time. Too much emphasizing the solo instrument while pushing back everything else too much. The other is the less than stellar performance by the bass player. And then they (the producer I guess) continue to bring him to the font with lousy uninspired long solos... Stay away.

I only sell a few copies a year, love this recording, spent a bundle on the mix for the cd and am really bothered. The review counters a 5 star review and drops the average.

Sorry for the whine.

[Peter Johnson]

Well, that's easy--I'll add my review and bump it up. Others might follow suit? This record should sell hundreds of copies per year.

[Free For All]

Who cares what some idiot thinks? I find Amazon's positive reviews are generally more insightful- the bad ones are (as you said) often written by someone with an axe to grind or someone who doesn't get it. I've seen stupid negative reviews on many great recordings. Fuck 'em.

I'm sure the members of this board can counter with some good reviews.

[Larry Kart]

There's no accounting for idiots, but I would think that Nate Dorward's authoritative All Music review would show up this ---hole for what he is.

[jazzbo]

Larry's right I hope, Nate's review is excellent.

I threw up a brief one too. In a few days the average is going to be way up.

[Ken Dryden]

I reviewed the LP awhile back but haven't heard the expanded reissue. I didn't have any problems with the mix or anyone's playing.

I would take Amazon customer reviews with a grain of salt.

[Free For All]

I would take Amazon customer reviews with a grain of salt.

Yes, about this size.

[Chuck Nessa]

Thanks for the responses.

[Stefan Wood]

Roll with the punches; there will always be a sour puss. It's a fine album.

[Chuck Nessa]

That's not the point. Folks make choices based on the stars.

I can take the stuff personally.

[papsrus]

If anyone wishes, they can add a comment to a reviewer's review.

[Noj]

I marked the review "not helpful."

[Rooster_Ties]

I marked the review "not helpful."

A whole slew of us should do that.

[jazzbo]

The page is looking better already.

[Free For All]

Let's take "PellePlut" out back and beat the shit outta him.

[GA Russell]

Lon, I placed a comment for your review. I believe it should say "I couldn't disagree more..."

I marked everyone as helpful except Mr. Two-Star, who got an unhelpful.

[marcello]

I made my case!

[GA Russell]

I've just listened to the samples, and I've added it to my wish list.

[jazzbo]

Thanks GA. I replied to your comment, and I was able to edit my review.

[Eric]

Added a review and marked the other as not helpful. Have always loved this one.

[DukeCity]

Just posted my own 5-star review. The putz' 2-star blather is looking more and more like an anomaly.

[John L]

Don't let it bother you, Chuck. All Music is really something that you can be proud of.

[Head Man]

I've had this recording since it was released on vinyl and also bought your CD upgrade, Chuck. It's my favourite Warne Marsh album and something you should be very proud to have produced.

Oh yes and while I remember, the Eddie Johnson CD landed on my doormat a few days ago. It sounds great and I've been playing it regularly ever since it arrived. Thank you for another winner!

[IanFenton]

Just did the same. All Music is a true classic - if anyone reading this doesn't have it, time to rectify the matter.

I marked the review "not helpful."

[David Ayers]

Can I suggest you guys' don't overdo it? A lot of comments on the same day will look co-ordinated. Well, it is co-ordinated, and amazon customers may dislike that.