Talk:Imperial Bedroom/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: BennyOnTheLoose (talk · contribs) 01:17, 1 September 2022 (UTC)

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)
It is reasonably well written. a (prose, spelling, and grammar): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists): It is factually accurate and verifiable. a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR): d (copyvio and plagiarism): It is broad in its coverage. a (major aspects): b (focused): It follows the neutral point of view policy. Fair representation without bias: It is stable. No edit wars, etc.: It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate. a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
Overall: Pass/Fail:
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• Copyvio check - I reviewed the top few matches from Earwing's Copyvio Detector. No concerns.

• Images: FUR provided for the album cover. Other images are CC. Captions and positioning are fine. The album cover doesn't have alt text. I didn't see any directly-relevant images of Costello on Commons, but you could consider adding one of him.

• Added the alt text. The only question is...which one? – zmbro _{(talk) (cont)} 19:18, 2 September 2022 (UTC)

• The new images seem fine. Adding a pic of Costello is optional. BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 08:26, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

• Sounds good – zmbro _{(talk) (cont)} 22:29, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

• Sources

No unresolved issues.

Background

• "had only reached the top 30" - maybe add something about the performance of his earlier albums. A collection of out-takes reahing the top 30 doesn't sound too bad, without the context.

• Valid point. Fixed; this also makes "another massive success akin to Armed Forces" later on make more sense

• I'd omit "Additionally," but it's OK to retain it.
• Add year for Almost Blue
• " himself the artist," - " himself as an artist,"?
• Could wikilink Devon - I'm not sure how well known it is internationally.
• "an eight-track album" made me think of 8-track tape but it's fine to retain.

• All above done

Recording and production

• "came from Trust" - mention it was an out-take (or whatever)

• It was actually only written during that time not recorded, but I clarified that

• "road-tested" seems a bit informal

• performed live? – zmbro _{(talk) (cont)} 19:18, 2 September 2022 (UTC)

• That would be fine. BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 08:26, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

• "The vast experimentation utilised unusual instruments" - maybe just something like "The group utilised unusual instruments"?

• Done

• "Costello stated that his performance led him to rewrite the number" - specify the "his" if not Costello, or "his own" if it is.

• Clarified

• "Nieve's piano exerts itself prominently throughout the songs" - reword; I know what this is getting at, but "piano exerts itself" doesn't seem appropriate

• Done

• " the last of which the band" - "the latter...", or "the second..."

• Done

Music and lyrics

• [11][9][29][30] - refs out of order. Also consider WP:BUNDLING

• Done

• "an old cabaret poster he saw in a hotel dining room" - is the "he" Costello, or the character?

• Clarified

• "embellishes 1960s psychedelia" - I haven't read the Perone source, but isn't it more like "recalls..." or "echoes..." or something?

• Fixed

• the last line, "love and unhappiness go arm in arm", - I don't think this is actaully the last line, is it?

• You're right...it's not. That's awkward. Removed 'last'

• "Gouldstone sparks further discussion in God's Comic," - not sure "sparks further discussion" is the right phrase.

• provides? – zmbro _{(talk) (cont)} 19:18, 2 September 2022 (UTC)

• That's fine. BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 08:26, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

Artwork and packaging

• Seems fine. (I remember first seeing the LP lyric sheet - amazing!)

Release and promotion

• "To fill the time," seems redundant.
• .[10][1][8] ref. ordering

• Both fixed

Critical reception

• Is "Most critics were unanimous in their admiration.." based on the content of the sources, or that there were four review that expressed admiration?

• Changed to 'several'

• [16][25][54][55] - consider WP:BUNDLING

• Done

• "but viewed it both positively and negatively" - tweak wording, unless the point is that particular critics viewed "both positively and negatively"

• "viewed it in both positive and negative lights"? – zmbro _{(talk) (cont)} 19:18, 2 September 2022 (UTC)

• How about something like "this attracted both positive and negative reactions"? BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 08:26, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

• "Considine deduced" - I don;t think "deduced" is quite the right word

• Changed to 'stated'

Tour and aftermath

• "The singer boasted more friendly on-stage demeanor throughout" - not sure "boasted" is right here; more friendly than what? (Previous tours, I suppose)

• Clarified

• Embraced by funk and R&B flavours," - "Embracing funk and R&B flavours,"?

• Fixed

Retrospective appraisal

• Seems fine.

Reissues

• Seems fine.

Track listing

• No source mentioned.

• Sourced 2002 liner since that should suffice – zmbro _{(talk) (cont)} 19:18, 2 September 2022 (UTC)

• Yes, suitable for this. BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 08:26, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

Personnel

• No issues.

Charts

• No issues.

Notes

• Page/chapter references for notes d and e would help verification.

References

• Sources seem to be appropriate. I spot checked a few whilst reading through, no concerns.

Infobox and Lead

• No issues.

Fine work again, zmbro. I made a couple of minor edits. Revert any that aren't appealing. Feel free to challenge any of my comments above. Regards, BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 15:05, 1 September 2022 (UTC)

BennyOnTheLoose Thanks for picking this up so quickly. I really didn't expect that (considering no one's taken Trust and Blue yet) so I went in and added some links and images, etc, before I started on your comments. Thanks again for reviewing. – zmbro _{(talk) (cont)} 19:19, 2 September 2022 (UTC)

I'm enjoying the articles and learning more about the albums from them. I jumped on Imperial Bedroom as I count it amongst Costello and the Attractions' masterpieces. BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 08:26, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

BennyOnTheLoose All changes made so we should be all set. Thanks again for reviewing so quickly! – zmbro _{(talk) (cont)} 22:29, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

zmbro I'm satisfied that the article meets the GA criteria so am passing it. Regards, BennyOnTheLoose (talk) 22:50, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

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