Wikipedia:WikiProject Biography/Peer review/Tenacious D

Tenacious D
Old peer review

I hope to get this article up to FA class standard. I would like help to address all prose issues here, as I think that is all that is left to be done. Tenacious D Fan (talk) 11:27, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

Yannismarou

 * It is not necessary to over-link the link, if the same things can or are linked in the main article.
 * The lead prose looks to me fine. Maybe this part is just a bit choppy: "Many of their songs discuss the duo's purported musical and sexual prowess, as well as their friendship and intake of cannabis. Their debut self-titled album features absurd and humorous sketches.[4] Music critics have compared the storyteller-style lyrics of their songs to lyrics of rock opera."
 * "Both were members of the Los Angeles-based theatre troupe, The Actors' Gang[7][8] which was performing Tim Robbins and Adam Simon's[9] play Carnage.[10]" I think I have pointed out from the previous pr already, that sometimes you over-cite within the same sentence, and this may interrupt the reader's attention and focus on the text itself. Have in mind that you can combine notes. For such methods, check Sandy's Tourette syndrome or some of Cla68's FAs or of my nominations El Greco or even an article I now work on, Roman-Persian Wars.
 * Per MoS wikilink only date-month-year, and not month-year as you do in some cases. E.g. "In May 2000" and not "In May 2000".
 * Done. Tenacious D Fan (talk) 20:11, 30 June 2008 (UTC)


 * I like the fact that you include critical assessments of the band's work, as you do in "First album (2001–2003)". Try to have more!
 * Thanks. I am going to add more, and more reliable sources. Tenacious D Fan (talk) 20:11, 30 June 2008 (UTC)


 * "A music video, directed by Liam Lynch, was shot for the song.[32] It and featuring Dave Grohl along with cameos by JR Reed, Ben Stiller and Lynch himself." I did not understand what you exactly mean here.
 * Redundant sentence (fancruft anyway). Tenacious D Fan (talk) 15:26, 28 April 2008 (UTC)


 * "The film opened to poor box office results and as of December 17, 2006, had earned US$8,334,575 domestically". Any comments or reactions of the band's members for this bad opening and the low earnings?
 * "The front cover of Tenacious D features Black and Gass standing naked below the Devil.[67] Black described it as he and Gass being "schooled by Satan".[68] The pose is similar to that shown on the Devil tarot card. The Devil card signifies sexual desire, uncontrolled energy, vice and addiction.." A bit choppy.
 * "Later, Tenacious D made an appearance in the first episode of Tom Goes to the Mayor televised on Adult Swim.[84] In the run up to the release of The Pick of Destiny film, Tenacious D made several appearances performing the "Pick of Destiny" song, including at the 2006 American Music Awards on 11 November, 2006 and on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. On 2 December, 2006, Tenacious D was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live for the first time.[85] They opened the 2006 Spike TV Video Game Awards, with a performance of "The Metal".[86] They also made an appearance on the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.[87]" A bit repetitive.
 * I removed the repetition. Metao (talk) 12:22, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
 * The repetition has been removed. Metao (talk) 12:22, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
 * Removed, the repetition was. Metao (talk) 12:22, 29 April 2008 (UTC)
 * In Soviet Russia, repetition removes you. Metao (talk) 12:22, 29 April 2008 (UTC)


 * "Gass performs lead acoustic guitar and vocals for the band Trainwreck, under the pseudonym "Klip Calhoun".[43] The band also features JR Reed, under the pseudonym "Darryl Donald". Black occasionally appears using the name "Tuffy McFuckelby".[89] John Konesky and John Spiker, lead guitar and bass, respectively, on The Pick of Destiny album, are also in the band. They are currently working on recording an album with producer John King.[104] Songs expected on the album include "Trainwreck Theme Song", "Baby, Let's Rock" and "Rock Responsibly"." Choppy prose!
 * I smoothed this sentence out a little, dropping a little irrelevance along the way. Metao (talk) 11:58, 29 April 2008 (UTC)

In terms of content, the article is fine. Some more critical approaches and not just what the band's members say of themselves would be fine. The overciting, as I mentioned above, gets a bit tiring sometimes, and the prose is obviously improved with still some flaws (in FAC you may face Tony's harsh criticism!). However, I think it deserves the star!--Yannismarou (talk) 12:05, 28 April 2008 (UTC)