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Listening to your CD (or cassette tape, reel-to-reel . . .whatever!)

Spend some time listening to the album you've selected for your review.  Complete this handout carefully so that it can be used as a resource when you write your review in class next week.

Album Title:                                                   Artist:

Year Released:                                             Description of Cover:
 
 
List Each Song Title Reaction:  What was your initial reaction?  Later thoughts? Theme:  What is the purpose of the song?  What is the "message"? Lyrics:  How would you describe the lyrics?  What specific phrases are interesting or important? Music:  How would you describe the  music to someone who had never heard it?
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