George Starostin's pages

einar · Post by **einar** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:57 am

Are you aware of http://starling.rinet.ru/music/search.htm

I recently found this. They are part of Starostin's extended work on popular music. He's not utterly found of the Searchers (cat. E, which is not near the top of the ladder). But he gives essay-like reviews of both the group in general, and on each of the five pye lp's. Altogether 13 pages with engaging reading. Cleverly done! You must put some work into the understanding of his rating hierarchy/system. You are also welcommed to give comments. Recommended!

Btw. Starostin is a Russian, living in Moscow.

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 2:05 am

I know this guy Einar... not in person, but i've read some of his reviews as well. Wanted to give a link to it, then forgot about it, then remembered but you were faster than i am...

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 1:17 am

It has changed a bit since i've bumped into it a year ago or so. First, there were no categories then, just a simple 1 to 5 artist rating. Second, as far as the Searchers' page goes, some corrections were made, and it became more 'fans-friendly', so to say, than it was then (but still some corrections are to be made... as far as i understand). On the other hand, the guidelines became more strict...

dbailey62 · Post by **dbailey62** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 5:44 pm

Interesting opinions from someone outside the Searchers legion of fans.

Obviously a number of factual errors and research shortcomings but that doesn't make any difference to the mans opinions, some of which I agree with.

An interesting read though it is too bad he hasn't heard the two Sire albums.

db

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:40 am

...i've suggested i could transfer the Sire recordings to the reviewer via the Web but got no reply.