Frequently Asked Questions

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    Mariah Carey Concern

    Richard · 17 · Last reply by Richard

    Hello, I have noticed a glaring issue with the discography for Mariah Carey. Other female artists (Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Lil’ Kim, TLC, Aaliyah, Mary J. Blige, Madonna, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Donna Summer, Britney Spears - compilation, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, etc.) have appropriately had album scores updated to five stars to reflect their respective classic albums, but this has not been done for Carey despite her level of influence and her insanely high-quality discography. It seems inexplicable that albums like Butterfly, Emancipation of Mimi, Daydream, Greatest Hits have not been updated to five stars to reflect their quality, influence, and

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    2023 Album Reviews Request

    Matski · 21 · Last reply by tv

    Can you forward a request to the editorial team? It's a small list of recent albums to be considered for review. These artists have all had at least one of their previous albums reviewed by AllMusic and their new album seems to be quite popular amongst users:

    • Iris DeMent - Workin' on a World
    • The Murder Capital - Gigi's Recovery
    • Ryuichi Sakamoto - 12
    • Sunny War - Anarchist Gospel

    In addition, could you find out if their are plans to review these two albums? Both have already been released digitally, though the AllMusic website notes that they are still awaiting

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    Album Ratings and Admin Errors

    anonymized · 2 · Last reply by anonymized

    There's something I want to ask about your ratings. When an artist's album pick (the suggested entry point) differs from being their most highly-rated, editors usually provide criticisms in the review that explain why the album pick release hasn't received a higher rating. See Erykah Badu or Lou Reed.

    Lately, I've noticed that there are occasions where criticisms weren't given to explain the choice. It has led me to wonder if errors were made instead. There are two very different acts that I wanted to highlight this with.

    The first is the late Nanci Griffith. Once in a Very Blue

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    2010s Album Review Request

    Matski · 4 · Last reply by tv

    Would anyone be willing to forward on another request? A few months ago, it was mentioned in a thread (see the Billie Eilish request) that the editorial team may consider review requests for albums with a large number of ratings and user reviews, regardless of their release date. Big Mistake! I've been slowly compiling a list of albums from the last decade that were never reviewed. Nearly all of them have over 100 user ratings and most have at least a couple of user reviews:

    • Agnes Obel - Aventine
    • Brockhampton - Saturation
    • Chance the Rapper - Acid Rap
    • Charli XCX
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    About News Letter

    Masako Ninomiya · 1 · Last reply by Zac

    I haven't received weekly news letter for a month (the last one I got was dated June 6th), I checked the settings and resubmitted it but there was no change. Is there anything I can do about it? 

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    Copying album cover art.

    Billy Carlisle · 2 · Last reply by JC Celosky

    I used to be able to copy the album cover art image on allmusic. Now it won't let me. Was this change intentional? Is there a way to copy the image? Thanks.

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    Bryan Adams

    Gerry Demil · 3 · Last reply by Fritz

    Try to search for Bryan Adams So Far So Good, The search engine doesn't even give me Bryan Adams, isn't he important enough?

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    Review Request For Two Albums From Early 2022

    Matski · 1 · Last reply by Matski

    Given how hectic the next few weeks are with new releases, it's likely that your writers are very busy with their current workload. However, I'd really appreciate it if any of them would consider writing a review for either of the following two albums:

    Saba - Few Good Things

    Kinda surprised this new Saba album hasn't been reviewed yet. His last album was so well-received that it earned a spot on your 'Decade in Review' list. Even if your reviewers find that this new release doesn't reach the same heights of its predecessor, It would still be great to get

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    Beth Orton & Molly Tuttle Request

    Matski · 3 · Last reply by Matski

    Could someone find out if there are plans to review of these two artists recent albums? Beth Orton's new album - Weather Alive, seems to picking quite a few fans amongst the critics. Some such as Pitchfork's Sam Sadomsky have even claimed that it's her best yet. While I don't personally agree, I'd still be very interested to read your editor's own views on it.

    I'd also be interested to hear their opinions on Molly Tuttle's Crooked Tree. I know your reviewers have only been moderately impressed by her previous work but I'd still be intrigued to see what they

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    new album Caroline Polachek - no review?

    tv · 2 · Last reply by Zac

    The new album by Caroline Polachek, whose previous one was favorable reviewed by AllMusic, has received 60 user reviews in 5 weeks, but still no review by an AllMusic editor. Hope that might still be rectified. :)

    Thanks in advance!

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    2024 Album Reviews Request

    tv · 71 · Last reply by Zac

    Opening this new question for people to request notable albums released this year that they feel merit a review, just to help AllMusic keep track - the final decision will of course be up the editors, whom I'd like to thank in advance for their generally excellent reviews and much-appreciated efforts to keep up!

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    What happened to Caribbean Traditions styles?

    Robert Stoyko · 1 · Last reply by Zac

    They are listed for albums, but not listed under Genres/Subgenres/Styles. There were 23 styles under Caribbean Traditions. Also Caribbean Traditions is not part of Reggae; though Reggae can be a Caribbean Tradition. Caribbean Traditions should be a Subgenre under International. Who makes these changes?

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    Who do we notify about errors in a particular artists biography / credits listings?

    Isilduir · 2 · Last reply by Zac

    Wondering if someone can direct me who to notify of an error I came across. 

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    Can you please add Acadia: Way of the Cairns by Patrick Cornelius to the new releases? Just came out today. Thank you. I love using this site to keep track of my albums.

    Bill Strohler · 0 · Posted

    Can you please add Acadia: Way of the Cairns by Patrick Cornelius to the new releases? Just came out today. Thank you. I love using this site to keep track of my albums.

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    how to find when the review was posted?

    Karo Micha · 3 · Last reply by Karo Micha

    hi there, i’m doing some research on albums nominated for Grammy awards since 1999 and I found it difficult to check the date of AllMusic’s reviews. do you maybe know how can I check when the exact review has been posted? as an example I would like to know on which day the review for Jacob Collier’s latest album was posted but it seems this information is nowhere to be found (https://www.allmusic.com/album/djesse-vol-3-mw0003418113 4). or maybe I’m just too dumb to do this… if anyone knows how to check that, please let me know. best, k.

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    Joe Purdy

    Scott Johnson · 1 · Last reply by rootsmusic

    I am wondering why AllMusic doesn't not review Joe Purdy albums? He has about 15 albums listed on this site over about 15-20 years, with an average user rating of about 4.5 stars. But zero reviews by AllMusic. He is one of the finest folk singer/songwriters performing today and I don't understand the lack of interest. He is on par with Townes Van Zandt, Gregory Alan Isakov, and at his best, even Bob Dylan. I just don't get it. I think he deserves a more serious look and some commentary on your part. Thanks!