User talk:Jim Germaine

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In regards to your question, WP:MUSIC is considered the standard for notability in Wikipedia. Allmusic is mentioned in the references section. If you can show it passes of the criteria, people will reconsider. -- Ricky81682 (talk) 05:15, 27 February 2006 (UTC)

''Thanks for the clarification. The Village Voice list mention that Gnhn linked to seems pretty impressive to me. The Voice is not on the 'major music media' list, but you have to be fairly important to make the Pazz & Jop Critic's Poll. If you're not that familiar with The Village Voice, I don't think it's a stretch to say that it's to alternative weeklies what The New York Times is to major daily papers. (Unlike other weekly papers, you can pick up The Voice in other states and countries.) The fact that this critic is able to post his list there speaks for his authority in musical matters. And appeal to authority is what your listing guidelines are about in large part. I'd also note that it's the Village Voice that's often quoted in bands' press kits and web pages. Some of the other publications you list -- Exclaim! for instance -- are not nearly as selective. Pitchfork (which most certainly should be listed) or Spin or Rolling Stone, along with The Voice, have a reputation for noting remarkable bands.''Jim Germaine 05:36, 28 February 2006 (UTC)


 * At this point, it's out of my hands, and up to the community to vote. Ultimately, the final administrator reviewing the deletion discussion will decide.  If there is something you can add, please say so at the page. -- Ricky81682 (talk) 08:41, 28 February 2006 (UTC)