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3&Half because of now
back in the day the rich History of Right On magazine meant alot to Me.Cynthia Horner the Editor not only is very Detailed but also a Foxy Lady.the Magazine was something I Grew up on but over the past decade it just doesn't carry the same kind of weight for me.back in the day a 5.but over the past decade a 2&half.which for me comes out to a 3&half.I'll always dig the Older issues though.a fun time.

WHAT I THINK!!...
I THINK THAT RIGHT ON IS A GREAT MAGIZINE,IT WOULD BE BETTER IF YOU COULD SEE MORE OF ASHANTI,BOW-WOW,AALIYAH AND LEFT EYE.BUT OTHER THAN THAT I THINK THAT YOU SHOULD KEEP THE SUCCESS OF THE MAGIZINE GOING.RONNIESHA JACKSON FROM CINCINNATI,OHIO ... Read more

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The international newsweekly of music, video and home entertainment; profiles, commentary, album ratings, feature articles, marketing and reviews.
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Stll the best Music Magazine
This mag has everything and is vastly under rated this is the only mag that counts in music and plus they don't hate like the rolling stone magazine and every article has interest plus they also go to the Bussiness end of it.However I am mad they have cut down the number charts on here they need more.
Articles 10 Charts 10 Specials 10 Enjoyable 10 Lasting 10
Overall this is a great magazine it may be the best around

For Anyone Interested In The Recording Industry
Read it myself back in the 70's and 80's, and pick it up from time to time today. First and foremost, it is a magazine dedicated to keeping up with the business side of music. It often goes into detail about what artists are up to, how much money they have made or lost, and what the current trends in music are. You know the Top 40? Well actually the Top 40 is a partial list from the Hot 100. There is also a Hot CD chart and more. The magazine covers Rock, Country, R&B, Rap, Gospel, and a host of other music styles. There's always lots of colorful photos (many of which are suitable for framing), and bunches of informative and entertaining reading.What I've always liked about Billboard is, of course, the charts. They let you know where a certain CD or song is currently ranked, as well as where it was last week. It also denotes if its went Gold or Platinum. The huge magazine is also a weekly publication. If you like keeping up with what's hot in music, Billboard is the magazine for you.

Definitely not for the general reader
Very expensive, and of interest only to someone working in the industry. Who cares about those multi-page listings of top 20 this and top ten that... I don't even know most of the artists covered there, neither do I care to know.

Articles are OK, but again, not for the general reader. It is a business-oriented magazine, there's hardly anything art-related in it, btw. But, if you enjoy reading full-page self-congratulatory adverts by law firms exuding fake happiness about helping to arrange this or that deal, this mag's for you. I quit reading it, even checking it out, after I got oh, probably like three issues of it. I'm not sure why Amazon markets it to the public at large, there's absolutely nothing of interest in the publication to the mass reader. It's a trade publication, kind of like "Embedded Systems", or "Government Foreclosures". So, for a specialist, it's probably a five; for Joe Sixpack - no stars. Since I can't give multiple ratings here, it's a three.

Look up here if i you interested in latest music trend
Good place to get the latest music trend. A lot of info on artistes and music. Sometimes music review are on this article. Check it out. Fun to read also. ... Read more

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Filter is conning you!
No, no! I just read the other review of Filter here and it's all wrong. Filter pretends to care about the bands it's interviewing, but it's clear that the writers really care about going out to parties thrown by the magazine and hanging out with their favorite musicians, than writing good and intelligent articles! There are fashion spreads in Filter too, and ads from big corporations. Yes, it's true that the band's Filter chooses to interview are great, the articles they write on those bands aren't. Most of the articles are pretentious and rarely tell a fan of the particular band anything that he didn't already know about said band. If you want to read a real music magazine, with great writing and great bands, then check out either Magnet or Under the Radar. Filter is run by marketing company paid off by the record companies of the bands they interview and review, so you can't trust anything they say or do. Don't be fooled by Filter, they've got money on the mind, not the best interests of true music fans. One day Filter will sell out even more and just be another Spin, Rolling Stone, Blender or Alternative Press clone. That's just my opinion of course.

"Filters" out the garbage
Music magazines -- that is to say, magazines that actually cover music -- are becoming a scarcer breed. Filter magazine returns hope to music-philes who despair of finding halfway decent coverage. Here it is: Excessive ads, hot-talentless-celeb-of-the-moment interviews, gossip and flash-in-the-pan coverage are not to be found in this sleek magazine, and that's a relief.

The smooth, glossy exterior of the magazine shows that a lot of care has been given to this magazine, and the contents reflect that. Music coverage tends toward good music that isn't as well known as it deserves -- Cursive, Modest Mouse, Hot Hot Heat, Queens of the Stone Age, the Stone Roses, Grandaddy, Supergrass, Hives, Sigur Ros, and more. Don't worry: good faves are not neglected: David Bowie, Lou Reed, Siouxie and the Banshees, and so on. When actors are interviewed, the choices are solid and the people are talented: Elijah Wood, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray and so on.

The focus of Filter is clearly-defined, but not narrow. It's stuck on music that is good rather than just popular, but not snobbily so. If the music is good, then it gets included: there's room for Coldplay, the White Stripes and the Strokes in this tight little mag. Many of the groups it covers are up'n'coming. The detailed nterviews are polished and professional, peppered with nice clear photographs (the Bowie shoot is especially gorgeous). And reviews are clearly-written and concise, giving a sense of the album's flavor.

Newcomer Filter has the guts and strengths to become a music mag to be reckoned with. For devoted fans of good music, it doesn't get much better than this. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Subscribe
Yo, Mass Appeal is hot!!! But why subscribe here when you can do it directly from their website? www.massappealmag.com

I don't think you can do international subscriptions though.

Fresh!
Mass Appeal is the best Mag. Love it!

Urban not Pretentious
The folks at Mass Appeal have a good thing going on. ... Read more

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Fresh Jazz in your mailbox
The magazine is ok but the real thrill is getting new music on a regular basis. Beware, it can get expensive, I've gotten hooked on about 6 artists I never knew about and my CD collection is growing rapidly!

A new member????
I will see one Jazziz magazine with CD(jazziz on disc)Have you a free for me?.I was member for 5 or 6 years a go,maybe.See you.

I Enjoy it
I always enjoy reading Jazz Magazines no matter what the topic&subject or time period it reflects.this one speaks on many things relating to Artists,Social issues,Recordings,etc..a Good Solid Read. ... Read more

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Best Looking Magazine in the World
Graphics, typography, paper -- so pretty
Plus awesome content

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

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IMPORTANT SOURCE FOR WORLD MUSIC
This magazine is a super source for a difficult to understand genre, world music. World music does not get a lot of press in the states and the artists are not widely known. The whole thing is rather confusing, really, because you really don't know who to buy and what the discs are about. Songlines educates the reader on the best world music to buy as rated for the month, in the world at the moment, special discs for the month. Reviews of discs so you can find out what is good before you buy it. Interviews with artists, and stories of other artists get you acquainted with international music that really isn't covered in the states. Recommendations, what to stay away from. Also a specific artist catalogue and each disc rated, so you know which ones to stay away from for that particular artist. A source you can't do without for world music. ... Read more

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The Brits Know How to Do it Right
While in England I saw a magazine entitled "Rock Sound" in the music section of a shop. I have to admit the free cd in the package is what drove me to buy the magazine, but also the several pages in the back which are dedicated solely to CD reviews. I have found at least 10 good bands from those review pages alone. The magazine features bands of all kinds, though my favorites are the punk and indie bands. You may not want to subscribe to it because its more expensive than buying each individual magazine at some store like borders or something. Each issue is like $6.50 and to pay over $100 really means u are just paying for shipping which is silly. The magazine is definitely worth getting if you are tired of lame American music magazines like Spin that really dont say much adn just publish whatever is popular at that moment in time. Rock Sound is #1 in my book and I just wish it was easier to find in the states. ... Read more