Talk:Reflektor (song)/GA1

GA Review
Reviewer: Carbrera (talk · contribs) 20:51, 23 March 2016 (UTC)

Hello, I am Carbrera, and I'll be reviewing this article for possible good article submission.

Full review coming very soon. Carbrera (talk) 20:51, 23 March 2016 (UTC)

Infobox
✅ The B-side is not a song titled "Instrumental"; it is the instrumental for "Reflektor". Therefore, there is no need for quotation marks.
 * An alt is required for the single cover image
 * Add quotation marks around "Instrumental"

Lead
✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
 * Add the album's year released in parentheses after the name of the album
 * What do you mean by a primary music video? Could you further clarify/rephrase?
 * State what critics praised about the song, perhaps they enjoyed the instrumentation according to what I've read so far?
 * Instead of stating where "Reflektor" peaked, you could state that it was commercially successful, peaking in the Top 50 in various countries... (Don't put exactly this, just consider it when rephrasing!)

Background and recording

 * This section requires expansion; I think you could talk a little bit more about the recording process, especially with the Bowie article citations you provided
 * The transition from the first to the second sentence is quite abrupt; could this be changed so it flows/transitions more smoothly?
 * Instead of using 'contributions', could you say that "Reflektor" was written by... produced by... etc.?

Writing and composition

 * Change to 'Composition and writing' since you speak of the track's composition first, primarily
 * This section also requires expansion, it is a bit too short compared to other GA articles around here
 * The quote used here is way too big, as it takes up 50% of the section's contents
 * Perhaps state who mixed it, any descriptions by critics, etc.?


 * Okay, so what I've done is combine the two sections, seeing as to how there isn't much else I can add to the sections. It fits fine for me, but if this wont work, I'll look twice for content I could add.

Music video
✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ There wasn't much else I could find about the interactive music video. ✅
 * Clarify which music video the image is from; interactive or live-action?
 * Where was the video released? On YouTube? On Vimeo? Etc....?
 * saying → stating
 * Once again, the quote you used in way too long and would qualify better as a block quote if you don't see shortening of the quote possible
 * Please talk more about the interactive music video if possible
 * Towards the end of this section, you use "this video" twice in a row, could you do a switch for better flow?

Critical reception
✅
 * This section should be moved to above the 'music video' section
 * However, this section is superb and I see no changes that require your attention

Artwork
The Discogs source at the end of the first paragraph sources the entire thing, to prevent over-referencing. If you want me to add a reference to the end of each statement, then I can do so. ✅
 * Add a source for the lead sentence please; I know it's true but nothing backs it up
 * You don't have to state and link all of the band members; I find it unnecessary; however, if you thinks its needed, I see no reason to argue with you

Fictional track listing
✅
 * The discs need quotation marks around each title, if you even decide to still include the tracks found on the discs

Track listing
I don't see why this is necessary.
 * Add the 'Merge / Sonovox' to the 'Personnel' section

Personnel
✅ ✅
 * Add the thing I mentioned above here
 * Rename to 'Credits and personnel'
 * Discogs isn't the most reliable source, were there liner notes on the single's CD cover?

Charts
There's no reason why "Chart performance" should be separated from the "Charts" area. They're both talking about the same exact thing, so no need for separation.
 * You could probably make a separate section regarding chart performance, ideally located between 'Critical reception' and 'Music video', and I also recommend you do so
 * If you take this suggestion, please expand as the song charted on several significant charts/countries

End of GA Review:
Overall, a pretty solid article that requires a bit expansion. I'm gonna put it on hold until the nominator can review my suggestions and make further changes. Carbrera (talk) 21:27, 30 March 2016 (UTC)
 * Update #1 – fixes have been made. Aria1561 (talk) 03:46, 31 March 2016 (UTC)